Weekly News Recap: September 4, 2020
Weekly News Recap: September 4, 2020
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"Yes, they are elves," Legolas said. "and they say that you breathe so loud they could shoot you in the dark." Sam hastily covered his mouth. -- J.R.R. Tolkien
FUNDRAISING IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
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SOME GOOD NEWS
- Lady Gaga's face masks steal the show at MTV 2020 Video Music Awards (Good Morning America) Always a trailblazer. Love her. "Things may have looked a little different but the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards still delivered a star-studded event with performances from the some of the hottest artists. Lady Gaga not only delivered a show-stopping act, she dominated the night by snagging five VMAs, including the first ever tricon award -- an award which honored the singer's work in music, fashion, acting and activism."
- Saskatoon typewriter repairman receives personal letter from Tom Hanks (CBC) SASKATOON STORY Well now I know where to get my typewriter repaired. "One of the continent's few remaining typewriter repairmen had a brush with celebrity this week when he received a very special letter. [Saskatoon's] Thom Cholowski was surprised to find a letter in his mailbox from actor Tom Hanks. Cholowski had written to the actor thanking him for his work as the 'celebrity face' of the typewriter collector community."
TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK
- Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman dies at 43 after 4-year fight with colon cancer (CBC) This gutted me. Such talent. So young. RIP Black Panther. "Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died [...] of cancer, his representative said. He was 43."
- From 'seaman' to 'sailor': Royal Canadian Navy adopts gender-neutral titles (CBC) CANADIAN STORY Good move. BZ RCN! "The Royal Canadian Navy is changing the titles of its junior ranks to be more inclusive. The references to 'seaman' in the English-language designations — ordinary, able, leading and master — will be replaced with more gender-neutral terms that also better align with the existing names of the ranks in French."
- Late but still going: The strangest Tour de France sets off (AP News) Welcome to the new abnormal. "Delayed but alive again and out on French roads, the strangest Tour de France ever set off Saturday in a bubble of anti-COVID protocols to try to keep the 176 riders virus-free for three weeks of racing through the country’s worsening epidemic."
- Vancouver Aquarium closing to the public until further notice as COVID-19 losses continue (CBC) VANCOUVER STORY This makes me sad. "The Vancouver Aquarium announced [...] more than 200 staff members are being laid off, primarily from the operations sector, as the aquarium closes to the public in an effort to save money after months of financial loss."
- Danish national museum removing outdated term from Arctic exhibits (CBC) Good move Denmark! "The National Museum of Denmark is stripping the word 'Eskimo' — a term many people consider outdated, even derogatory — from its exhibits, website and social media posts over the coming months. The term is being replaced by 'Inuit' and 'Inuk' or more specific regional [names]."
- 'Open this box up': Glenbow Museum's ambitious $115M expansion will shed its '70s vibe (Calgary Herald) CALGARY STORY Woot! Can't wait. "Calgary’s Glenbow Museum is set to undergo a $115-million renovation intended to transform the space into a local and national 'cultural icon.' The project could start as early as October and will see a complete interior and exterior makeover to better engage visitors in a 'powerful and positive' manner, said museum president Nicholas Bell."
- Costco opens massive new store on Tsuut'ina Reserve, the first on a First Nation in North America (CBC) TSUUTINA STORY This makes me so happy. I will be shopping there. "Dozens of shoppers were lined up and waiting as Costco opened a new 151,000 sq. ft. store Friday on the Tsuut'ina Nation just southwest of Calgary, its first warehouse to be located on a First Nation in North America."
- It's done: Oilers draw winning 50/50 ticket in $14M raffle (CBC) EDMONTON STORY Boom! That is a big win. "The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation has drawn the winning 50/50 ticket[...]. The winning number is A-37051557, and the winner will take home a prize of exactly $7,088,425, the foundation said [...] after the noon-hour draw." RELATED: Winner claims $7M prize following Edmonton Oilers’ record-setting 50/50 draw
- ‘It’s not credible anymore’: Does Alberta still have a tax advantage? (Global News) ALBERTA STORY "Facing a revenue drop of more than $11 billion, and a budget deficit of more than $24 billion, an economist with the University of Calgary says Alberta’s so-called tax advantage is no longer credible. With no provincial sales tax, and high personal income tax exemptions, Alberta has long charged the lowest tax rates on its citizens in the country, relying heavily on non-renewable resource revenues to fill the gap." RELATED: As oil money dries up, Alberta's financial woes laid bare
- J.K. Rowling returns human rights award amid criticism from organization (CBC) "Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she is returning an award from a human rights group linked to the Kennedy family after the president of the organization criticized her comments about transgender issues. Rowling's decision comes after Kerry Kennedy, the president of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights nonprofit and the late American senator's daughter, published a statement expressing her 'profound disappointment' with the author's comments."
SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS
- How Nasal Breathing Keeps You Healthier (elemental+) Jeepers this is hard.
- How to End an Email: Which Sign-Off Most Likely Leads to a Response? (Better Marketing) I use 'regards' which, apparently is, useless. Dang.
- The Undeniable Truth to Getting in Better Shape (Runner's Life) How do you start to get in shape? Easy. Start.
- 6 Breathing Exercises That Can Help You Relax in 10 Minutes or Less (Greatist) Yes, this is the second post on breathing this week. What can I say. They are both great.
- Stronger from the Inside Out – Creating a Merger among Departments (Jewish Philanthropy) The classic rivalry. Fundraising v. marketing.
- 10 Simple Things to Make You Happier At Home (Apartment Therapy) Call your mom. I just did.
- Give up These Things If You Feel like You’re Stuck in Life or Had Enough (The Ascent) 'Career safety pants.' I will let you find out just WTH this means.
TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK
- Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg pledges $300M to support 'safe and reliable voting' (CNET) I am holding my tongue on this one. "Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are committing $300 million to support voting and election infrastructure in the US ahead of the November election. "Election officials across the country are working hard to ensure that everyone can vote and every vote can be counted -- and we want to help make sure they have the resources they need to do this," the Facebook CEO wrote in a post [...]. "
- French Hospital Medical Center receives $2.5 million anonymous donation (NBC) "An anonymous donor gifted $2.5 million to the French Hospital Medical Center [...]. According to a press release, this donation will assist in the Beyond Health fundraising campaign to support a hospital campus expansion project that costs $130 million."
- Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey makes $1-million donation to school (LA Times) "He is in line for a historic contract extension, but Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is not waiting to make significant charitable contributions. Ramsey [...] pledged a $1-million donation to Purpose Preparatory Academy, a kindergarten-fourth grade school in Nashville, where he grew up."
LAST WEEK'S MOST POPULAR STORIES
- The Value of Co-creating With clients (UX Collective)
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