Friday morning news drop and videos of the week
Chicago sexual assault scandal raises culture questions for NHL Kyle Beach has come forward as an accuser of former assistant coach Brad Aldrich (CBC)
The Blackhawks’ Past and Present Actions Show That Hockey Always Matters Most The team brass’s handling of Kyle Beach’s report in 2010 showed that they valued winning above all else. And even today, after 11 years and a lengthy investigation, that attitude seems to persist. (The Ringer)
The 37-Year-Olds Are Afraid of the 23-Year-Olds Who Work for Them Twenty-somethings rolling their eyes at the habits of their elders is a longstanding trend, but many employers said there’s a new boldness in the way Gen Z dictates taste. (New York Times)
Why Hertz’s big Tesla deal is such a blockbuster The car rental giant is making a huge bet on electric vehicles — and bringing Uber along for the ride. (Recode)
The Facebook Papers: Documents reveal internal fury and dissent over site’s policies (NBC News)
The Real Reason Facebook Changed Its Name Mark Zuckerberg wants to be the hero of the metaverse because he knows Facebook is boring. (Atlantic)
Forget dating apps: Here’s how the net’s newest matchmakers help you find love Fed up with apps, people looking for romance are finding inspiration on Twitter, TikTok—and even email newsletters. (MIT Technology Review)
Silicon Valley’s Hottest Money Apps Depend on Old-School Banks Fintechs use conventional lenders for the mechanics of moving cash (BusinessWeek)
Let the Market Worry For You “When I am asked what I worry about in the market, the answer usually is “nothing”, because everyone else in the market seems to spend an inordinate amount of time worrying, and so all of the relevant worries seem to be covered. My worries won’t have any impact except to detract from something much more useful, which is trying to make good long-term investment decisions.” (Irrelevant Investor)
Most of Canada’s marine protected areas still threatened by oil and gas, dumping and trawling: report A new assessment from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society finds only a fraction of established ocean conservation regions actually enjoy enough protections to meet goals of preserving or restoring marine life (Narwhal)
Videos of the Week
Weekend Slayer - Episode 9 - Victoria We've got an extra-long weekend, and the Victoria boys are showing us everything they got! Luke Fulton and Cole Nichol invite us to their Dirtjump dream yards. Craig Lunn and Alex Volokhov show us the best trails & stunts in town, and we take a trip up-island for a day of shuttling Mount Prevost with Reece Wallace, followed by a session on his trail "Mayday" with Darren Berrecloth. Grab your rigs, and join us for a rad long-weekend.
Phil Auckland | Trails are Back
Colours Of Mexico - Kilian Bron: Discover Mexico and its magnificent mix of backdrops with Kilian Bron and his team. This is a melting pot of unusual images captured in the craziest and unique places across the country! Let yourself be transported from the tops of Mexico's most active volcanoes to the steep and colourful streets of historic villages. Prepare to feast your eyes on a month’s worth of road trip turned into five minutes of images! And let's not forget, a particular mention to the complete conception of the music, in direct link with the culture of the country and the places we visited. A whole project that we can’t wait for you to see, listen to, and read, through our various forms of media. A logical sequel to "Our Tour de France" and "Follow The Light" that we’d also love you to (re)see whilst waiting for the other projects scheduled to arrive in the not too distant future. YES, we are preparing other surprises for you!
No Straight Lines // Asher Pacey RVCA Surf advocate Asher Pacey performs his version of a masterclass with his drawing of, you guessed it, No Straight Lines, in his latest edit filmed around his home country of Australia.
Out Of The Public Eye: Vans and Public Snowboards are proud to present ‘Out of the Public Eye’, a short film starring Darrell Mathes and Kas Lemmens. Founded on the idea of building community and enabling free expression, PUBLIC shares a likeminded ethos with Vans to embrace individuality and creative expression on and off the board.
BATB 12: Nyjah Huston Vs. Paul Rodriguez - Round 1 - A couple of icons here Nyjah Huston and Paul Rodriguez's histories with Battle At The Berrics are flat-out extensive, but only P-Rod has nabbed a trophy (for 2010's BATB 3). Could P-Rod make it to Finals Night again this year, or will 'Jah say nah?
Franky Villani's "Alone with My Demons" Dickies Part Franky’s a rare breed, visualizing new potential in spots, but with veteran mastery. Witness his West-Coast tear.
Ace Pelka's "Free Spirit" Madness Part Slappies have been trending upwards, but Ace elevates ‘em to another level, skipping gaps and dive-bombing buildings. He ain’t bad in a pool either.
Jonny Gasparotto's "SPLIFADELIC" Part Adding his name to the list of certified bowl burners from Brazil, Johnny literally torches the pit and commits on every rip
The Skatepark On Treasure Island: The story of an illegally constructed skatepark on San Francisco's Treasure Island, seen through the eyes of a veteran builder who has dedicated his life to the craft.