Lance Grigg PhD
@abgambit.bsky.social
CFC/FIDE rated tournament chess player; bad tennis player; researcher: critical thinking; philosophy/economics of Bernard Lonergan; father/grandfather/husband. Founder of Chess for Life @University of Lethbridge
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Lance Grigg PhD
@abgambit.bsky.social
· Nov 16
The New York Public Library is a pretty cool place to play some chess!👍
Chess for Life @UofL worked with The Lethbridge Correctional Centre who played in the International Chess in Prisons
Tournament, Oct. 14-16, 2025.
A team of four inmates competed against teams from 57 countries!
Go 🇨🇦!
@ulethbridge.ca
@ctvnewslethbridge.bsky.social
See: tinyurl.com/22zu3wss
Tournament, Oct. 14-16, 2025.
A team of four inmates competed against teams from 57 countries!
Go 🇨🇦!
@ulethbridge.ca
@ctvnewslethbridge.bsky.social
See: tinyurl.com/22zu3wss
October 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Chess for Life @UofL worked with The Lethbridge Correctional Centre who played in the International Chess in Prisons
Tournament, Oct. 14-16, 2025.
A team of four inmates competed against teams from 57 countries!
Go 🇨🇦!
@ulethbridge.ca
@ctvnewslethbridge.bsky.social
See: tinyurl.com/22zu3wss
Tournament, Oct. 14-16, 2025.
A team of four inmates competed against teams from 57 countries!
Go 🇨🇦!
@ulethbridge.ca
@ctvnewslethbridge.bsky.social
See: tinyurl.com/22zu3wss
Garry Kasparov and Masih Alinejad discuss their joint work in fighting autocrats worldwide, and "the importance of safeguarding the values of democracy before it’s too late."
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
This Is What Standing Up to Dictators Looks Like
How to be a dissident, with Masih Alinejad
www.theatlantic.com
July 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Garry Kasparov and Masih Alinejad discuss their joint work in fighting autocrats worldwide, and "the importance of safeguarding the values of democracy before it’s too late."
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
"In September 2011, Armenia made chess a required subject for all children over the age of six. Chess trains logical thinking and memory and teaches children how to deal with defeat. In other words, chess is a metaphor for life."
bigthink.com/thinking/che...
bigthink.com/thinking/che...
Why chess should be required in school
More than a decade ago, Armenia made chess a required subject in school because it teaches kids how to think and cope with failure.
bigthink.com
July 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"In September 2011, Armenia made chess a required subject for all children over the age of six. Chess trains logical thinking and memory and teaches children how to deal with defeat. In other words, chess is a metaphor for life."
bigthink.com/thinking/che...
bigthink.com/thinking/che...
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Natural progression?😆
July 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Natural progression?😆
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The Chess For Life program at the University of Lethbridge works with youth involved in Alberta's justice system through 25 hours of instruction in the game of chess - and how to apply its lessons beyond the board.
Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/usin...
Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/usin...
Using chess to help youth in Alberta's justice system
In conversation with Jade Oldfield of Chess for Life
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org
January 7, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The Chess For Life program at the University of Lethbridge works with youth involved in Alberta's justice system through 25 hours of instruction in the game of chess - and how to apply its lessons beyond the board.
Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/usin...
Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/usin...
Looking for some engaging, chess furniture? www.purling.com/product/reco...
April 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Looking for some engaging, chess furniture? www.purling.com/product/reco...
"The Lubyanka Gambit is a classic work investigating the darkest side of chess history in the Soviet Union...It describes the careers and life stories of Soviet chess composers, players and famous amateurs who were repressed by the Soviet authorities, ending up either executed or sent to the Gulag."
April 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"The Lubyanka Gambit is a classic work investigating the darkest side of chess history in the Soviet Union...It describes the careers and life stories of Soviet chess composers, players and famous amateurs who were repressed by the Soviet authorities, ending up either executed or sent to the Gulag."
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Slight variation on a theme: 😬
"Strange technocrats hanging around Whitehouses donating billions is no basis for a system of government!" 😆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=en28...
"Strange technocrats hanging around Whitehouses donating billions is no basis for a system of government!" 😆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=en28...
Monty Python and the Holy Grail – King Arthur meets his subjects
YouTube video by David Beckett
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Slight variation on a theme: 😬
"Strange technocrats hanging around Whitehouses donating billions is no basis for a system of government!" 😆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=en28...
"Strange technocrats hanging around Whitehouses donating billions is no basis for a system of government!" 😆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=en28...
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As President Trump opened what could become a global trade war, a growing number of countries, including America’s closest allies, are forging their own economic partnerships without the U.S.
One Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Trade That Excludes the U.S.
A growing number of countries, including American allies, are striking trade deals as the Trump administration erects a higher fence around its global commerce.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
As President Trump opened what could become a global trade war, a growing number of countries, including America’s closest allies, are forging their own economic partnerships without the U.S.
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The Trump Tariffs will hurt Alberta’s economy no matter what. While we wait for the UCP to get to work, you can make a difference today.
Support Alberta businesses and Canadian-made goods. Share your best local purchases using #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #BuyCanadian, or tag them below!
Support Alberta businesses and Canadian-made goods. Share your best local purchases using #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #BuyCanadian, or tag them below!
February 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Trump Tariffs will hurt Alberta’s economy no matter what. While we wait for the UCP to get to work, you can make a difference today.
Support Alberta businesses and Canadian-made goods. Share your best local purchases using #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #BuyCanadian, or tag them below!
Support Alberta businesses and Canadian-made goods. Share your best local purchases using #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #BuyCanadian, or tag them below!
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RFK Jr. and his family stand to profit off lawsuits against vaccines. An HHS Secretary shouldn't have a financial interest in making our country sicker. I’m demanding RFK Jr. recuse himself from any work on vaccine policy while he has a financial interest in the outcome.
NEW via @nbcnews.com: RFK Jr. is refusing to divest his family's interest in an anti-vaccine lawsuit. Ranking Member Wyden is calling on RFK Jr. to recuse himself from vaccine lawsuits as long as those conflicts remain www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Democratic senators say they have 'grave concerns' over RFK Jr.'s potential financial conflicts
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden called on the HHS nominee to vow to recuse himself from certain decisions and promise not to profit from health litigation after leaving the post.
www.nbcnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
RFK Jr. and his family stand to profit off lawsuits against vaccines. An HHS Secretary shouldn't have a financial interest in making our country sicker. I’m demanding RFK Jr. recuse himself from any work on vaccine policy while he has a financial interest in the outcome.
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Top things to know for today:
1️⃣ Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war
2️⃣ Companies embrace 'buy Canadian' sentiment
3️⃣ Sanction hearing for former justice minister
4️⃣ Seven Toronto daycares rescind $10-a-day opt-out
5️⃣ Wintry blast to continue in Metro Vancouver
1️⃣ Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war
2️⃣ Companies embrace 'buy Canadian' sentiment
3️⃣ Sanction hearing for former justice minister
4️⃣ Seven Toronto daycares rescind $10-a-day opt-out
5️⃣ Wintry blast to continue in Metro Vancouver
In the news today: Trump and Trudeau to talk amid pending trade war
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
February 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Top things to know for today:
1️⃣ Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war
2️⃣ Companies embrace 'buy Canadian' sentiment
3️⃣ Sanction hearing for former justice minister
4️⃣ Seven Toronto daycares rescind $10-a-day opt-out
5️⃣ Wintry blast to continue in Metro Vancouver
1️⃣ Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war
2️⃣ Companies embrace 'buy Canadian' sentiment
3️⃣ Sanction hearing for former justice minister
4️⃣ Seven Toronto daycares rescind $10-a-day opt-out
5️⃣ Wintry blast to continue in Metro Vancouver
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The stock market took a downturn Monday morning after Donald Trump’s planned tariffs went into effect at midnight Monday.
Stock Market Plummets as Trump’s Extreme Tariffs Take Effect
As Donald Trump’s trade wars begin, the stock market is quickly crashing.
buff.ly
February 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The stock market took a downturn Monday morning after Donald Trump’s planned tariffs went into effect at midnight Monday.
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Health experts say they're flying "absolutely blind" as Trump pauses work by US health agencies: "The true impact is more people get sick"
US Health Expert Flying ‘Absolutely Blind’ as Federal Health Data Vanishes
President Donald Trump’s end of diversity, equity and inclusion language in federal agencies has caused US health data to be removed or not be updated. Medical experts say the extensive losses, even i...
www.bloomberg.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Health experts say they're flying "absolutely blind" as Trump pauses work by US health agencies: "The true impact is more people get sick"
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I agree!
I have many friends & colleagues across the line who oppose Benito Cheeto’s actions.
Love to show ‘em some support with clever protests & resistance.
bsky.app/profile/let-...
I have many friends & colleagues across the line who oppose Benito Cheeto’s actions.
Love to show ‘em some support with clever protests & resistance.
bsky.app/profile/let-...
Instead of booing the US anthem at #NHL games & other events, which I am conflicted by, because there ARE good anti -Trump Americans, maybe we should channel our inner Billy Idol with some appropriate Mony-Mony like chants, and respectfully use our own National Anthem to show our mood. Bring it!
February 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I agree!
I have many friends & colleagues across the line who oppose Benito Cheeto’s actions.
Love to show ‘em some support with clever protests & resistance.
bsky.app/profile/let-...
I have many friends & colleagues across the line who oppose Benito Cheeto’s actions.
Love to show ‘em some support with clever protests & resistance.
bsky.app/profile/let-...
"It really rewards Trump and his tactics — the kind of bullying tactics — so it has no consequences for him...Obviously, there's no guarantee that he'll respect that deal, much as he didn't respect the USMCA [United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement]...which he negotiated,"
www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
Mexico president says U.S. tariffs on her country delayed for 1 month | CBC News
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says American tariffs on her country have been delayed for a month after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"It really rewards Trump and his tactics — the kind of bullying tactics — so it has no consequences for him...Obviously, there's no guarantee that he'll respect that deal, much as he didn't respect the USMCA [United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement]...which he negotiated,"
www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...
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Monday again, huh?
February 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Monday again, huh?
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This!👇
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RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
February 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This!👇
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CNN
- "Stock futures slide after Trump imposes tariffs"
US stock market futures plunged Sunday, one day after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on China"
-Dow futures down 1.4%
-S&P 500 futures dropped 1.9%
-Futures down 2.4%
-ET. Bitcoin down 3.5%
- "Stock futures slide after Trump imposes tariffs"
US stock market futures plunged Sunday, one day after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on China"
-Dow futures down 1.4%
-S&P 500 futures dropped 1.9%
-Futures down 2.4%
-ET. Bitcoin down 3.5%
February 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
CNN
- "Stock futures slide after Trump imposes tariffs"
US stock market futures plunged Sunday, one day after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on China"
-Dow futures down 1.4%
-S&P 500 futures dropped 1.9%
-Futures down 2.4%
-ET. Bitcoin down 3.5%
- "Stock futures slide after Trump imposes tariffs"
US stock market futures plunged Sunday, one day after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on China"
-Dow futures down 1.4%
-S&P 500 futures dropped 1.9%
-Futures down 2.4%
-ET. Bitcoin down 3.5%