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Digital banking: Brave New world or House of Cards?

Digital banking

Financial companies are increasingly turning to advanced technology to bolster their key services. Automated fund management is becoming a daily reality for many retail investors as advanced financial technology becomes miniaturised – companies like Nutmeg have built their business model on mobile-based automatic investment.

With that shift comes a heavy reliance on technology in frontline business as well as back-end processes. As such, the security of these applications is paramount. Banks and other financial institutions need to ensure they have full visibility of their systems and are able to detect potential threats to their customer-facing systems. A compromised investment app could lead to serious losses and, if the firm in question is influential enough, have a significant impact on wider markets.

Security’s weight problem
To add to that problem, the cyber security that guards those banks is often huge, unwieldy and poorly linked up. For decades, the young cybersecurity market has been about specialism: laser-focus companies designing highly-adapted solutions to solve a particular problem – malware, say, or phishing – as well as possible. That’s all well and good in the sense that each platform does the best job for its users, but over time it’s led to a highly expensive and unwieldy situation for buyers and security analysts who have to assemble a defence from multiple vendors.

“Even for larger, more traditional investment houses, essential market and risk analysis is shifting towards digital – as machine learning becomes more advanced, software is increasingly able to perform critical judgements that were previously the preserve of humans.”

Think of it this way: imagine you need a new car. But instead of going to the local dealership and buying a shiny Ford, you have to ring up the door manufacturer and ask them to bring you four doors. Then you call the seat company, and they deliver five seats. The engine makers, the boot shapers, the hubcap painters. All of them craft a quality product, but you’re left with an enormous bill and you still have to put the thing together and make sure it actually works.

That’s essentially the problem facing large banks in the current culture. They purchase a firewall, an email filter, a threat intelligence database, an antivirus software, and whatever else they need, and each of them does a great job – but overall, they’re a burden to run. They don’t talk to each other, and each has its own dashboard. Security analysts have to spend hours sifting through alerts to find the truly crucial issues, and valuable time is lost tending to individual systems.

That’s the CISO’s problem. But for the CEO, there’s a bigger issue – running multiple security systems is expensive. Really expensive. The more systems you have, the more highly-skilled staff you need, and they’re few and far between. Where cybersecurity used to be a classic back-office concern, like air conditioning or heating, it’s now a central part of strategy and a key pillar of both reputation and customer retention – financial legislation leaves no room for failure. Above all, though, at present, it’s a cost centre.

Send an algorithm to do a human’s job
So how do financial institutions maintain the benefits of digitisation whilst reducing the weight of security? In a word: orchestration. As cybersecurity has grown and developed, so has computer automation. Companies can now link their key systems together under a single automated management tool (often referred to as a security orchestration, automation and response or SOAR platform) to reduce the weight on their staff. Orchestrating your security landscape essentially means integrating systems so that their alerts and data flows are monitored by the SOAR, which then automatically resolves low-level alerts and flags up high-priority issues that need human review.

The upshot of that is that security resources can then be spent more profitably on strategic initiatives like system reviews and regulatory compliance. The CISO is happy because their security systems are preventing attacks and the team is more available for new projects, and the CEO is happy because costs can be streamlined by removing unnecessary admin tasks and slimming down software spend.

More importantly, an effectively orchestrated security system can be easily amended to accommodate new elements of the organisation’s digital landscape – meaning that financial organisations are freed up to innovate in the age of PSD2 and open banking without fear that every new application will come with a six-figure security cost.

Digital banking is the future – there’s no question about that. But financial organisations will have to change the way they approach security system management if they’re to keep up with and support innovation. Orchestration is one way to lighten the load – without compromising on quality.

For more information: https://threatconnect.com


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womandepressedI hope you’re not sick, broke, or in trouble today! But if you are, there’s hope!

I meet people with all sorts of issues—sickness, lack, debt, family trouble, etc. And I’ve found that these issues may look like one thing, but the root problem can actually be something else.

And very often that something else is (brace yourself)—unforgiveness. Not in every case, you understand, but often enough to check there first.

Say, for example, you’re sick. You’ve prayed and believed God for healing, gone to the doctor, taken medication, done everything you know to do to try and get better, but nothing works.

Whenever I’m believing for something that just isn’t working, I’ve learned that it’s good to check my heart for unforgiveness, just to be sure it’s not clogging my blessing pipe.

Often when I’ve done that, the Lord will gently remind me of a small (or big) irritation that I’ve let marinate too long—and I need to forgive. I’ve had that happen over and over in my life, and I've seen it over and over in the lives of others.

Tracy’s Story

One day I got a phone call from a woman—we’ll call her Tracy—who was having a lot of troubles. She told me, “Karen, I’m a Bible school graduate and a Bible-believing Christian. I pray, I speak the Word, I know how to rebuke the devil and take my authority. But lately it seems like everything in my life is going wrong!”

It seems her car had broken down, then her dishwasher, and then she’d been demoted at work. Not only that, but she found herself still in debt even after getting a consolidation loan, she had gotten sick repeatedly, and several important people in her life were angry or acting out. There was just a lot going on, and none of it good!

Don’t misunderstand me—sometimes stuff just happens and life deals us a lot of garbage at once. But in this case, I just happened to have taught forgiveness in a recent class and it jumped up in my spirit.

So I said, “Tracy, can I ask you a question? Has anything happened to you lately that caused you hurt? Is there a chance you’re harboring unforgiveness in your heart against anyone?”

After a brief silence, Tracy said, “Oh my gosh, Karen! You’re right!” She saw right away that she had been holding onto the hurt from a recent altercation. We prayed together to forgive that person, and several weeks later she called back to report that every problem had been resolved.

Wow! Who knew that harboring unforgiveness could be the root of so many other troubles?

Maybe you’re like Tracy. Maybe things are going wrong in your life. Or maybe you’ve been believing for something for a long time and haven’t seen results. There could be a number of different reasons, but why not check your heart for unforgiveness to see if it might be clogging your blessing pipe? Colossians 3:13 puts it plain: Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

It’s not hard to do. Just pray, “Father, am I harboring unforgiveness against anyone?” If you are, He’ll tell you who it is. Then make it quick, and forgive them. You may be surprised by how fast God turns it around for you. He’s always ready to help us when we turn to Him.

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Artwork by Arwen Zielke, Gr. 11, MCHSArtwork by Arwen Zielke, Gr. 11, MCHS

May 3, 2021 - The Visual Arts Celebration is a showcase of early years, middle years and senior high art work displayed for the enjoyment of students, parents, and community members of Parkland School Division. Typically, schools take turns hosting the event, which occurs each year at the beginning of May. As this is anything but a typical school year, however, the Visual Arts Celebration has transitioned to an online format.

The exemplary student artwork featured in the Visual Arts Celebration has been chosen by teachers to represent each school in the Division. Of the artwork that is chosen for the celebration, three pieces from each school are selected for extended display at the Centre for Education from June 2021 through June 2022. All of the pieces on extended display will be returned to the students by the end of June 2022.

Congratulations to all students whose artwork is featured in the celebration slideshow, and/or on the walls of the Division Office. We hope you and your families enjoy and take inspiration from all the beautiful and creative compositions showcased below.

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Specialises in high value liability and quantum claims with recent trial successes including a two day liability trial for a severely brain injured client, a damages assessment in which a three year handicap award was recovered for the Claimant and a three day trial in Southend with an award in excess of £400,000. His largest settlement (led) is over 17 million pounds, which is one of the largest personal injury settlements in recent times. He has a history of acting for a well known TV actor, Senior Police officer and a Deputy High Court Judge. Reported cases include Wright v First Group [2018] EWHC 297 (QB); Shaw v Merthyr Tydfil County Council [2015] CA PIQR P8; Prison Officers Association v Iqbal [2009] EWCA Civ 1310, Court of Appeal (Civ Div); Bates v Maylon [2008] EWHC 2386(QB); Hau v Jim [2007] EWHC 3358 (QB).

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About Dr Ketch

Dr Ketch is a public health physician. She is passionate about wellness, understanding that the search for health perfection comes in incremental steps. It is continual work in progress. If you fall off the wagon, dust yourself off, forgive yourself (apologies to Chiemeka :D) and move on…in the journey of wellness.

And celebrate…every milestone!

She is the Managing Director of Northbound Consults (a company with major focus on wellness), Executive Producer of the prime time half hour wellness show, The Dr Ketch Show and also the five-minute show,Tips For Healthy Living With Dr Ketch. She was the pioneer Managing Director of Redcare Health Services Limited and former head of medical services, Clearline International Limited HMO.

Dr Ketch facilitates the stress management module at the Lagos Business School. She is an alumna of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (M.B.,B.S.), Lagos Business School (MBA) and University of Liverpool (MPH). She is also a member of the postgraduate communities of Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health and IESE Business School, Navarra Spain.

She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist.

She’s the author of the book, Just For The Health Of It With Dr Ketch. A 3-in-1 book on pregnancy, parenting, diet and so much more!How to get a copy?

You can get a copy of the book in any of the three following ways:

1) Laterna Books online shop with nationwide delivery. Just click on this link: https://www.laternabooks.com/laterna_product_details.php?v=15450&c=44

2) Another option for those in Lagos is Laterna Bookshop on 13, Oko-Awo Close, Off Adetokunbo Ademola Street,. Victoria Island.

3) If you’re outside the country, please visit Amazon through this link http://www.amazon.com/Just-Health-Ketch-Pregnancy-Parenting/dp/9789398026/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1426246647&sr=1-1&keywords=just+for+the+health+of+it+with+dr+ketch+olalere+nkechi

For those in Abuja and environs, please call 07030739403 or pick it up at No 5 Bricks Market, Dawaki 11 Market, Dawaki extension.

For those in Awka, please call 08189944090.

Follow her on twitter @ketchilola and like her facebook page http://www.facebook.com/healthylivingwithdrketch

Email: healthylivingwithdrketch@gmail.com

215 Responses to About Dr Ketch

  1. folusho says:

    Dr ketch, can I drink lemon why trying to conceive

  2. Amaka says:

    Dr,how can i lose weight especially my tommy

  3. Herritage says:

    Thanks for the good work Dr Ketch. Please my wife has a very dry and rough skin, its serious. Please I need to know how to treat the skin to be smooth and soft. Thanks.

  4. Anthony says:

    can grey hair be controlled naturally.

  5. makaveli says:

    Hello, Doctor i really need your help because i am feeling uncomfortable with my 10 fingers…Recently i discovered i was having Numbness on the tips of all my fingers, I was diagnosed and undergo 3 days treatment by taking injection for it but yet no improvement…I am very confused and i don’t know what to do..PLEASE Help me out and i would so much appreciate your effort..Thank You so much…

  6. Olubunmi Abolade ONIGBINDE says:

    Just watching your programme today for the first time and I am really blessed health-wise. Keep the good work on. Thank you.

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  7. T-Dora. says:

    Ma, is it healthy for a husband to suck d wife’s vagina?

  8. T-Dora. says:

    Sucking of a woman’s vagina by d husband, how healthy is it Dr.

  9. Want to be part of what Dr Ketch is doing in the health sector. Dr Ketch is absolutely phenomena!

  10. ademola says:

    Please Dr I have a girl friend whom I love so much but unfortunately she smells down there. What is the cause and solution. Thank you please.

  11. Tonia says:

    Dr please I am trying so hard to shed some fat, especially on the tommy but it seems not working. Someone introduced a product called C9 Fit 9, a supplement. Please do you know anything about this supplement, how safe and effective it is?

  12. Monica says:

    Dr will you please help me I want to loose weight I am not working .Monica

  13. akorede says:

    Nice job doctor, I need your advice on how I can improve my performance as a man sexually, in other to last long during sex

  14. mrs Gabriel says:

    Is there a natural way to cure fibroids ?

  15. susan says:

    Dr thank you so much for being there for people us who need your advice.How can i get rid of belly, arms and lap fat.pls Dr it’s urgent?

  16. Oluwakemi oladipo says:

    Good afternoon ma,pls I need your personal email address. Thanks and God bless u ma

  17. Amaka says:

    Dr please , place me on diet or tell me what to do to reduce before my wedding.

  18. oluwaseun says:

    Good day Dr Ketch, thanks for the good work, may God bless you. I am a first time mum, my baby is 9months old now. Recently people keep complaining that am really loosing weight without taking any drugs. I want to know what to do about it, could it be breastfeeding? P.S. My genotype is SS. Thanks for your prompt response.

  19. Jeo says:

    Gud evening doc…plz I av a problem dt anytime I want to make love to my girl I have to take some drug like viagra in order to boost my erection cos I hardly get erection nd presently am tired of the drug thing…plz what can I do?

  20. Rehema Mussa says:

    what is the cause and treatment of smelly vaginal discharge and does it have side effects on fertility

  21. Grace says:

    Hello Doc!
    great job you do, thanks for the awareness on our Tv, please ma, my complain is i am a mother of two children and the second is just 11weeks old, i discover the lost of interest in lovemaking, which is making my hubby very unhappy, i don’t get wet again more, even when he does it, am just there like do and let me be, i dont even feel him in me, i use to be very active, please help

  22. heavenly joy says:

    Please doctor I really need ur help am a newly married lady wen ever I and my husband want to have sex he normally have weak erection and we have tried Virgo but it nt wrking plz wat do we do,and I av another problem I saw my period last on the 30th of Nov 2015 to 3rd of Dec 2015 ,and and am supposed to see it again either on d/30 of Dec or 1-3rd of Jan and we had sex on DAT 30 whc he released in me plz help am confused could I be pregnant plzzzzzzzzzzz cause am late av nt seen my period thank u so muc keep up the good work

  23. esther erasto says:

    Dr I gave birth 5 months ago and started my menstrual period but lately after my period I notice the discharge light color and doesn’t smell should I be worried because it is the third day

  24. gilbert kalanger says:

    How masturbation affect my body

  25. Uchenna Umunna says:

    I want to know the kind of fruit I will be taking to reduce my weight, especially my hand is turning to a Christian mother’s hand what do I do?

  26. Odunayo says:

    Nice job ma’am.My baby is 18mnth old n am not ready to get pregnant now,my hubby is against family planning,
    I was recently introduced to a drug dt could prevent pregnancy called combination3,i want to know if it does not have any bad effect on d body and if any other suggestion please specify.Please I need urgent reply.Thanks

  27. Zyda says:

    Hie Dr ijust watch ur show its really nice and ihope iwil feel beta now coz I’m starting to follow gud eating habits, but ihv a question Dr ihad two miscarriage 2013 and 2015 but what causes is unknown what shud ido coz I’m planning to try again? Plz help

  28. Amy Kent says:

    Good day Dr Ketch. My name is Amy and I’ve been married for 2years and 3weeks. My husband and I have been trying to conceive since we got married but nothing has happened. In the process, my Dr had a scan done coz my tummy started growing big. The scN revealed that I had a subserousal myoma the size of a 6month old feotus. I had a myomectomy 3months ago and I’ve recovered well. My husband and I want desperately to have a baby. Please, help us.

  29. josephNgitti says:

    Evening Doc, very elated watching ur program. I have constant waist pain for almost 4yrs now. How can I treat it naturally? And which is the best fruit to take early morning?

  30. uchenna says:

    Dr. Ketch, please lab result revealed that my uric acid is high (669) and I have observed consistent pain on my ankle and big toe of my leg. Gout present, please what do I do to cure this.

  31. Doc
    I am diabetic which ones of the fruits would you recommend for me and vegies as well.
    My eye sight is low,hot and cold feet,tiredness and so on. Can’t afford medication.

  32. Cynthia says:

    Dear Dr Ketch, I am a 27 yr old girl and since August last year I’ve tracked my menstral cycle and noticed its up to 34days or 36days in most cases. I’m really worried about it. Is there anything I can do about it? Or is there any drug or medication I can be placed on?? Please Dr help me! Thank

  33. owoborode Funmilola says:

    pls ma, can you give me the normal food time table for daily meals.

  34. Mgbede Chinenye Izuora says:

    nice watching ur programme this morning,very impress!i’m a month and 3week nursing mother.looking for how to loss weight, can add Lipton with lime help me to loss weight or add water with lemon.pls i need ur help on how to help myself on weight reduction.Thanks my number 07036149318 for ur advice.

  35. McCain Mickey says:

    I read your blog on Pentazocine. Am a professional worker so I can’t disclose my identity so I used Fake name here. Please I need help on how to withdraw from Pentazocine…. Please help me out

  36. ajoke solomon says:

    Dear Dr Ketch,
    I had a vagina suture when I delivered my first child and everything was fine until after my third child, I observe that my vagina is wider than ever,with my husband infidelity,I knew something is wrong with me ..maybe its not his basis for his infidel.,I just need to correct this problem, its about marriage please help me,what can I do???

  37. Chinwe Nnebo says:

    Good Evening Dr. Ketch,
    please I wanted to find out if smoked goat cheese is safe to eat during pregnancy

  38. Dunny says:

    Hello Dr.
    Well done for the good work you are doing.
    My Dr. prescribed that I use another dose of Fansidar exactly a month after my first dose which was suppose to be 13th June but I missed and I’m yet to use it. I’m 29weeks preggy. Can I still use?
    Thank you as I look forward to your reply.

  39. Ndubuisi says:

    Dr., my sugar level was 27.1, but after treatment it has been on 4.5 for about two years now. Will I be classified as a diabetic patient.

  40. agboga Cynthia says:

    Dr gud pm, please I have been trying to get pregnant since last year Feb but nothing what should I do

  41. Nene Davies says:

    Good day Doc

    Pls what’s the probable issue on a new born baby whose parent’s blood type are B+ and O- respectively and what can be done.

  42. Adeola says:

    Dr ketch,am a 27yrs old lady,with body weight of 103,I also big tommy,am already having pains on my knees,pls what can i do to reduce weight& d tummy

  43. King says:

    im an addict to sthng really bad its so personal

  44. Kamga Roland says:

    Dr. pls have a problem I have this problem lasting long in bed with my fiance. during sex I ejaculate to early before my fiacee gets to orgasm. its really frustrating. … I have taken all sorts of medication to last long on bed but no result. please I need ur help.

  45. Kamga Roland says:

    Dr. pls have a problem I have this problem lasting long in bed with my fiance. during sex I ejaculate to early before my fiacee gets to orgasm. its really frustrating. … I have taken all sorts of medication to last long on bed but no result. please I need ur help.

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Boogie Nights

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Get down all night long

We’re pretty sure this is London’s only warehouse cinema. And with half the area set up as the theatre and the other half the bar, there’s something absolutely gorgeous about how the architecture collides here. Tonight they’ve got a special thing planned for ya. Screen the classic ‘70s adult entertainment-themed film starring a very young and adorable Mark Wahlberg. Filled with other superstars like Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman, we encourage you to quote along to the genius dialogue written in the script. But hold it right there. You’re not going home after the screening’s done. Strap on your roller-skates and wear your finest hot pants, the Yard Bar’s being transformed into a soft core/hard core haven and you’re cordially invited. Dance until the wee hours and live out all your ‘70s dreams. General admission.

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Romantic Film

Regent Street Cinema Presents: Dirty Dancing

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Come enjoy this Oscar winning 80's classic!

"Endlessly quotable, strangely fascinating and immensely charming."

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Regent Cinema – Britain's oldest cinema – was the first place in the country to ever show moving pictures, kickstarting British cinema with a screening of Cinematographe in 1896. Since its reopening in May 2015 the staff have been dedicated to both engaging with the cinemas legacy and ensuring its future for audiences and filmmakers. Tonight’s offering on the screen is Dirty Dancing. When Frances "Baby" Houseman goes to Kellerman's holiday resort, little does she know she'll have the time of her life (sorry, we couldn't resist). This is one of the most iconic love/dance stories of modern-day cinema, with Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze delivering memorable performances. Certificate: 12A. Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Two-Course Meal + Cocktails With A View

Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar, South Bank

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Indulge yourself in an iconic location

Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar is situated in an ideal London spot: overlooking the River Thames and Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower for you pedants). It's a great place to eat heartily, but it's also worth remembering that Gillray's stocks over 70 gins and spirits, ammunition for some fabulous cocktails. You get one of these gin babies (or a non-alcoholic drink) for free, along with your glorious two-course meal. Some highlights from the menu: – Poole Bay mussels in beer with soda bread – slow cooked brisket with bone marrow and horseradish mash – leek and mushroom cobbler with Old Winchester, truffle, and chive Best available seating allocated on arrival. Vegetarian options available.

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Stoptober posterCentre Supporting Voluntary Action joins Essex County Council in urging Essex Smokers to sign up to Stoptober.

With data showing that almost 19% of residents in the Essex smoke, Essex County Council is urging smokers to sign up to Stoptober – the country’s 28 day mass quit attempt from Public Health England – to receive support and encouragement every step of the way.

And to stand an even better chance of quitting, local people are encouraged to sign up with their friends, family and colleagues, as evidence reveals that this type of ‘social quitting’ can dramatically improve people’s chances of successfully stopping. Evidence also shows individuals are much more likely to smoke if their partner or a close friend smokes – showing the powerful influence that people’s social networks have on their own smoking behaviour.

What’s more, Essex County Council is encouraging people to create a community spirit by thinking about what they could spend the time it takes to smoke a cigarette doing instead. On average it takes four minutes to smoke a cigarette, time which could be spent emailing a friend, checking on an elderly neighbour, emptying the dishwasher or simply relaxing.  Residents can get involved in the campaign by tweeting @Essex_CC with their 4 minute ideas and use the hashtag #StoptoberEssex

Cllr Anne Brown, Cabinet Member for Communities and Healthy Living, said:

“Recent government figures revealed the number of people to quit smoking in Essex in the last year is the second highest in the country, and we are keen to see these figures increase.

“Quitting can be hard but signing up to Stoptober means you can choose the right support for you from the range of free, proven quitting support including packs, apps, emails and face-to-face to help you quit for 28 days and beyond.

“We’re also encouraging Essex residents to help each other, by creating a community on social media with the hashtag #StoptoberEssex and thinking how they could put the four minutes it takes to smoke a cigarette to better use.

“If you can stop smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to stay quit. Sign up today and get ready to start your quitting journey with our support on 1 October.

Over a quarter of a million people across the country signed up to Stoptober last year with more than half making it to 28 days; this year, it is expected the campaign will welcome the millionth sign up.

You can sign up online by visiting or searching Stoptober. You’ll also be able to sign up the atrium at County Hall on 30 September, as well as get resources and submit your four minute idea by sticking it to a giant clock.

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Friday, September 13, 2013

Carpe Diem #297, Kiku (chrysanthemums)

Dear Haijin, visitors and travelers,

Today another wonderful autumn kigo, Kiku (Chrysanthemums), THE autumn flower in so much different colors and very strong. As I look into my backyard I see all the wonderful colored Chrysanthemums like a rainbow sprouting between the falling leaves of the Sakura (cherry tree). Really here autumn has begun.

white chrysanthemum
stands proud between falling leaves
autumn has arrived

Well ... have fun be inspired and share your haiku with us all here at Carpe Diem.
This prompt will stay on 'till September 15th 11.59 AM (CET) and I will post our next Carpe Diem Special episode, a haiku by our featured haiku poet Southard, later on today around 7.00 PM (CET).
!! Kiku (Chrysanthemum) is open for your submissions at 7.00 PM (CET) !!

  1. I fully agree...wonderful autumn kigo... yes I love this...

  2. and beautiful is the Kigo and your haiku offering. thanks!


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Monday, February 20, 2017

Carpe Diem #1159 Matto, birthplace of Chiyo-Ni

Dear Haijin, visitors and travelers,

Welcome at a new episode of Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. This month we are travelling through Japan, the Motherland of Haiku. Yesterday we started with visiting the birthplace of Issa and today we are going to visit Matto, a village in Kaga Province, now Hakusan Ishikawa Prefecture, were another great haiku poet was born in 1703. Today we are visiting the birthplace of the most famous female haiku poet ever, Chiyo-Ni (1703-1775).

Chiyo-Ni is most known for her haiku about Morning Glory for example this one, her most famous haiku I think:

morning glory!
the well bucket-entangled,
I ask for water

(c) Chiyo-Ni
Let us take a look at Chiyo-Ni's place of birth. Matto unfortunately doesn't exist anymore because in 2005 it became part of the new town Hakusan. So to give you an idea of the region were Chiyo-Ni was born I have searched the Internet for a few images of Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture's natural beauty (autumn)
Look at all those beautiful colors in the mountains of Hakusan in Ishikawa Prefecture, the birth region of the most famous female haiku poet Chiyo-Ni. Must be awesome to live there and I think Chiyo-Ni found a lot of inspiration in her birth region.
A few of her haiku, which she wrote, maybe the mountains on the above image were her inspiration:
lies within the listener -
a cuckoo’s call
on moor and mountain
nothing stirs
this morn of snow
(c) Chiyo-Ni
In Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, there is a shrine dedicated to Chiyo-Ni, she was buried in her birth place, which reflects what she once said:
[...] "Appreciate each moment; that's all there really is. Be simple. Let my haiku teach you how. Openness is all you need to understand my haiku. Just be open to each ringing of the bell, each kiss, each pain, each word, each wind. Follow the fearless path of white light, which covers everything, washes everything clean and white and illuminated like clear water--drink the sweet water!" [...]
Shrine dedicated to Chiyo-Ni
Chiyo-Ni's birth region is very spiritual, there are several shrines and temples. And Mount Hakusan is one of the three holy mountains of Japan (Mt. Fuji and Mt. Tateyama, are the other two sacred mountains). At the peak of Mount Hakusan, which means by the way "White Mountain", there is an important shrine, Shirayama Hime-Jinja Oku-miya. This shrine is established in the 8th century by a Buddhist priest named Taicho. Taicho was the founder of what is called mountain climbing worship.  Taicho climbed Mt. Hakusan for the first time to practice aesthetic rites.

Shirayama Hime-Jinja Oku-miyaAdd caption

Around Mount Hokusan Japan created a National Park. Mountains are the greatest things to see there. On the slopes of the mountains you can find the most beautiful  flowers. The flora is a great source of inspiration and I think Chiyo-Ni was very inspired by the region of her birth.

flowers on the slopes of Mt. Hakusan

Maybe that second image was one of her inspirations, because it's a kind of Morning Glory you see on that image. So I have another beauty by Chiyo-Ni for you:
morning glories -
in the middle of a dream
morning glory -
the truth is
the flower hates people
(c) Chiyo-Ni
It was a pleasure to create this episode. I hope you did like it and of course I hope that it will inspire you to create haiku, tanka or other Japanese poetry forms.

This episode is NOW OPEN for your submissions and will remain open until February 25th at noon (CET). I will try to publish our new episode, about Buson's birth-place, later on. For now ... have fun!

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  1. Well...there were 3 stunning haiku by Chio -no you rrsea rched and uncovered for us there. I thought her cuckoo haiku the best I have ever read, then read the flower one and am not sure. I think those two are both the best haiku I have ever read. Her second haiku just after the cuckoo, her moor haiju reminds me of your style a lot.


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Medieval Islamic Maps: An Exploration

Karen C. Pinto

There are hundreds of cartographic images scattered throughout the medieval and early modern Arabic, Persian, and Turkish manuscript collections. The plethora of extant copies produced in a variety of locales across the Islamic world for eight centuries testifies to the enduring importance of these medieval Islamic cartographic visions. This book examines the rich corpus of Islamic maps to show that they can be read as iconographic representations of the way medieval Muslims perceived their world and that, just like text, they can be analyzed to reveal insights into the history of the period i ... More

Keywords: Islamic cartography, Islamic history, KMMS, history of cartography, Beja, Mehmet II, Encircling Ocean, map theory, Islamic manuscripts, world mapping

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Print publication date: 2016 Print ISBN-13: 9780226126968
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How To Teach The T Sound To Toddlers by Chicago Speech Therapists Connect

Your child should begin learning to say the /t/ sound between the ages of two and six. The /t/ sound is often associated with the /d/ sound because both articulations require the same mouth position.

How it’s elicited

/t/ is an unvoiced sound. This means that when you say it, only air passes through your mouth.

This is a “stop consonant” meaning there are two parts to the articulation of this sound. The first is stopping the airflow. The second is the release of it. Obviously, the part of articulation during which you or your child’s lips are closed is the stoppage of air. Say the word “wrote” to yourself. Notice how your mouth shuts off at the beginning of the /t/ sound and then opens to release that air and produce the “teh” sound.

The tongue plays a big role in producing the /t/ sound. During articulation, it blocks the airflow by raising the tip to touch the roof of your mouth just behind the front teeth. Pull the tongue down and part your teeth to let the airflow escape and produce the /t/ sound.

Tips for Practicing

Because the tongue is such an important part of pronunciation when learning the /t/ sound, the first question you should ask is whether or not the muscles in your child’s tongue have developed to the point that it is strong enough to lift to the roof of the mouth and block airflow.

A good way to test this, even before trying to teach the /d/ sound, is to ask your child to open his or her mouth and move their tongue up, down and then side to side. If he is able to do this without struggle, he’s ready to start moving forward in his language development.

However, if this seems like a challenge, you should encourage your child to strength the tongue muscles by repeatedly lifting their tongue from the bottom of the mouth to the top.

Tip: Since tongue exercises might not seem like the most exciting thing to your child, make it more fun by dabbing something tasty like peanut butter on the roof of her mouth, just behind the teeth where the tongue would rest while saying the /t/ sound.

Once your child is ready to begin mastering the /t/ sound, remember that repetition is important. First, your child should practice /t/ sound by itself until you feel like she is ready to move on to bigger challenges.

Syllables should be the next step in achieving fluency. Practice several of these with your child—“ta,” “too,” tuh.” If those are starting to see easy for your child, switch to syllables that end with the /d/ sound—“at,” “it,” “ut.”

The next step is to practice words and sentences with /t/ or multiple /t/ sounds. Make sure that you make clear articulation the most important thing during practice. If you child stumbles over a /t/ sound while saying a sentence or word, have them repeat that sound correctly before moving on to the next word.

If you are concerned with your child’s speech or language development, please contact Chicago Speech Therapy by clicking on the “Contact Karen” button on the upper right section of this page. Your online inquiry should be responded to within 30 minutes.

Karen George is a Chicago speech-language pathologist. Karen is a founding member and the current leader of Chicago Speech Therapists Connect, a group of Chicago-area speech-language pathologists. As of Jan 2012, the Chicago Speech Therapists group contained over 400 members. The private pediatric speech therapy practice Karen founded, Chicago Speech Therapy, LLC, provides in-home pediatric speech therapy in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Karen and her team of Chicago speech therapists have a reputation for ultra-effective speech therapy and work with a variety of speech disorders. Karen is the author of several books such as A Parent’s Guide to Speech and Language Milestones, A Parent’s Guide to Articulation, A Parent’s Guide to Speech Delay, A Parent’s Guide to Stuttering Therapy, and A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Feeding Therapy. She is often asked to speak and has addressed audiences at Children’s Memorial and Northwestern University. Karen is highly referred by many Chicago-area Pediatricians and elite schools.


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Early Years CPD from Children First!

4th May 2021

We are excited about our first Children First Academy Trust training opportunity, which we are organising in conjunction with Enfield Professional Learning. We are running two webinars led by Professor Julie Fisher, a national expert in early childhood education, and the focus is on developing children’s language through high quality adult-child interactions. The training is open to early years practitioners at all levels, leaders, teachers and support staff, in our Trust, across Enfield, and beyond – we already have delegates signed up from across the country.

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Fashionista of the Month: Jennifer Lopez
October 28, 2019
Penelope Trent

Like I wrote last month, I have decided to launch a new sub-corner in our column. The corner will be a recurring one, once a month, and is called ‘Fashionista of the Month.’ This month, the chosen fashionista is Jennifer Lopez. Lopez, who has been active in the industry for over three decades now, shined this month.

So, without further ado, here are the beautiful outfits Lopez graced us with this month:

Getty Images/ GC Images/ Alessio Botticelli

On the set of her upcoming film, Marry Me, Lopez was spotted a red shiny, knee-length dress with pointed shoulders and long sleeves. Lopez completed the look with see-through sandals from Femme Shoes.

Getty Images/ Entertainment/ Theo Wargo

Joining Maluma on stage at the Madison Square Garden, Lopez looked like a goddess. Lopez wore a gold ensemble, which featured a gold leaf belt and a right sleeve dripping with fringe. However, it doesn’t stop there. Lopez accessorized the look with a pointed metal choker and a Greecian crown.

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Again on the set of Marry Me, Lopez wore a v-neck white top, a long black coat, black leather shorts, and a pair of lace-up black boots. Lopez completed the look with a simple ponytail.

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Doing a test run on the set of Marry Me, the engaged superstar wore an enormous custom-made Zuhair Murad sequined wedding gown.

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Lopez’s wardrobe in the movie proves to be sparkly and over-the-top, and this dress is no exception. Lopez was photographed on set wearing a silver sequined asymmetrical dress with a high leg slit. The singer matched paired the look with high black glittery heels.

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Attending the 11th Annual Governors Awards, Lopez looked stunning in a silky citron strapless Reem Acra gown. The gown featured a beautiful silhouette and a satin bow at the back.

So, do you agree with my pick?

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Jesse's Girl Confetti....

This is a Jesse's Girl polish, that I picked up a while ago at my local Rite-Aid. It's called Confetti. They had a few colors, non of which stood out to me. Now, I don't usually like this bar/string glitter, but the colors is what I was sold on. I finally pulled it out and decided to try it layered over a few colors.

First I layered it over a black

This is the Confetti over Sally Hansens DVD. I really liked how it blended so well with the SH.

  1. OMG I love this so much! I have Jessie's Girl confetti and I've never used it becuase I don't know what to do with it! (except layering it over black which I found boring!) Now I have to go out and get that sally Hansen! Thanks I'm following you now :)

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1. Good thought provoking post! I do take supplements – iron, turmeric, fish oil, vitamin C, and Centrum Silver. I like some dairy foods and some fish. I’m trying to eat more fresh as well as organic fruits and veggies. Trying to get away from processed foods.

  2. Great post, Christie. I appreciate all of your research in this area — it is something that I had planned to do myself. I am lactose intolerant so it is an even bigger challenge for me to get my calcium from my food. Still, I persevere and have not turned to calcium supplements yet — although I have been considering this. I may now postpone a little longer.

    • Lactose intolerance adds a whole new layer to the challenge. The articles I read did say that in some cases where there are dietary restrictions, a supplement may be useful. I started tracking my calcium intake, without necessarily altering what I normally eat, and am finding big swings from day to day. Ultimately, I guess it goes back to eating a balanced diet of mostly fresh foods.

  3. Cindy

    Hi sis! I don’t take vitamins, although when I think I’m getting a cold I take Emergen-C and Zinc, (which I know are vitamins and minerals) and I swear it helps. Maybe it’s all in my head? I asked a PA once if he thought vitamins were a good idea and he said “If you want to waste your money.”? I love fish and dairy so I eat a lot of both. I like almost all things food. Love you!

    • Well, Cindy, your PA’s comment seems to be in line with what the experts are saying. I think I’ll be saving my money. Maybe I can spend my savings on a yogurt of latte! Love you too!

  4. Really great post with lots of good information. This is a topic that I’ve thought of googling many times, but never got around to it. So it seems you’ve done the work for me, I take a vitamin supplement and vitamin C every day, but do often wonder whether if they are doing me any good. I never get coughs and colds so perhaps the Vit C is worthwhile. I agree with you that a healthy nutrient rich diet is best. After reading your info I’m going to join you in trying to add more foods that are higher in calcium into my diet #MLSTL Shared on SM

    • I’m glad I could help Jennifer. Vitamin C would have been a good one for me to look into specifically, since I know a lot of us grew up taking that one. I still may do that. If you make any fantastic finds when it comes to calcium-rich foods let me know. Thanks for sharing my post. I do appreciate it.

  5. Great post on a topic I’m interested in!
    But I won’t answer all or the response would be so lengthy. I do take a multi-vitamin (Alive! Women 50+), flaxseed oil and calcium. WHEN I remember – which means about 3X a week. Vitamin C, turmeric, and cinnamon but probably only 1-2X a week.
    I agree most should come from a healthy, well-balanced diet. I love fish, but my better half doesn’t. They are also Texas born and raised – so everything should be beef or pork, BBQ, topped with queso (basically melted cheese) or be fried or breaded and fried. (Sigh!) We’re getting there – with the art of compromise.

    • Eating as a couple is definitely a compromise. I mean almost everything is better breaded and friend or covered in cheese, right? Seriously, though, my husband works from home and is willing to cook dinner. He alternates between fresh foods and things that come from a box, and I am completely fine with that. His willingness to cook allows me to go to the gym after work and still have time to eat and relax before bed.

  6. Such an interesting and appropriate post Christie especially for our age group! Thanks for all your research and your conclusions. I take a Vitamin D supplement and a women’s vitamin. I’ve been actively trying to get as much fresh food and less processed food into me a few months and have noticed the improvement in my over all well being, weight loss and blood tests confirmed the improvements. Great article and I’m sharing for #mlstl

  7. Hi Christie, an excellent presentation and argument for the ‘No need to take supplements’ camp. I think they have their place if we have been ill but I’ve also read the research that eating a healthy diet should provide us with all the vitamins and minerals we need. I’ve also heard that sometimes we can ‘overdose’ on certain vitamins which can be more harmful than good. Thank you for sharing at #MLSTL and I’ll be sharing on social media. Have a great week! xx

    • Thank you, Sue. I’m also not quite ready to advocate throwing out all the vitamins, as they may still have a place in certain circumstances. You made a good point–one I wish I had hit on in the post–if you are going to supplement, it’s important not to exceed the 100-percent daily recommended dose for that specific vitamin. Our bodies can’t use more than that, and in some cases, can’t properly dispose of the excess.

  8. I’m not much of a vitamin supplement taker. I occasionally take a multi-vitamin and I’ve been taking iron to try to get my levels back up after a disasterous 6mths of constant bleeding – so glad that’s been fixed. I’m up from 6 to 22 but need to be over 30 – hence the supplement.
    I’m a bigger fan of healthy eating and lots of homemade meals from fresh ingredients – something that Aussies are really good at.
    Thanks for linking with us at MLSTL and I’ve shared on my SM 🙂

    • Taking iron supplements when you have been diagnosed as low is one of the specific examples I read in several studies as to when a supplement is highly recommended, Leanne. I’m glad to hear that your iron level is on the rise. Six seems scary low. Did you feel exhausted? I am a big fan of homemade meals made from fresh ingredients. Yet another reason to love Australia! Thanks for the #MLSTL party and for sharing my post. I do appreciate it.

  9. I take a multivitamin plus a calcium because my doctor told me to, but I am considering stopping because I’m hearing so much negative news about vitamins. Thanks for sharing! Visiting from MSTL.

    • Hello Amy. It’s so hard to decide when you get conflicting information. That’s why I’m doing my best to get the vitamins and minerals I need from the food I eat, but sometimes that’s a challenge too.

  10. Hi Christie,
    Great post and one that resonates with me as we navigate through our WFPB lifestyle. As a rule I believe that you can get what you need through healthy eating of a variety of plant foods (eat the rainbow). The only vitamin missing is b12 so we take a supplement for that.
    Visiting from MLSTL, shared on my FB

  11. Great article, Christie! I read it all carefully and it accords with my research as well. I’m pretty much of the eat a really good balanced diet with lots of fresh vegies and fruit and dairy products (real food!) and avoid processed products and you’re mostly there. However, recently I’ve developed a second auto-immune condition (loooooong story that one) which means I get inflammation in joints and throughout my body. There’s medications to battle which manage it quite well that but it’s interesting that last time I saw my specialist Rheumatologist she added 4g of fish oil to my regime to top up the effect of the medication as we’re not quite on top of it. If that doesn’t work, she’ll add more drugs instead. I have a diet that includes oily fish and other relevant greens but still the fish oil supplement was seen as useful. That’s quite consistent with what you’ve found – eat the whole natural food source product unless there’s a specific reason or element you’re trying to adjust.

    I’ve been researching the calcium supplements as well and have found similar findings to you. It does seem the ones who endorse supplement products are the manufacturers themselves. There seems there is little scientific evidence though some anecdotal. The importance of weight bearing exercise is also really important, most notably in one’s teens.

    • Thank you for sharing your experience and research, Christine. I’m sorry to hear about your health challenges, but happy to hear your doctor is willing to try the most natural approaches first. I also appreciate you mentioning weight-bearing exercise. My understanding is that is a huge factor in bone strength. While it may be tempting to look for a magic pill, good health always seems to come back to nutritious eating and physical activity.

      • Yep, the basics are super important. Re the supplement – well, not quite. The drugs are there as the first and necessary step, but the doctor is adding the fish oil supplement to them to see if that has an additional positive benefit. If not, it’s back to adding an additional layer of drugs instead. I was just interested that she’s trying this before going straight to more drugs. Given she’s a specialist with 30 odd years experience I thought this was a good example of supplements adding a complementary effect in some cases – hopefully. And of course, good idea and exercise are also up there playing a part.

  12. I use to take more vitamins and supplements then I could count. I finally got a garbage bag and threw hundreds of dollars away. I do take calcium now because I have osteoporosis and my doctor advised it.

    • It’s easy to get caught up in the supplement frenzy, Victoria. There is so much conflicting information out there. It’s good that you are working with a doctor on your specific health needs. My mother also has osteoporosis and takes calcium supplements for that. I am finding it challenging to get the recommended 1200 mg a day. I may have to get more creative with my typical menu!

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  14. ‘First I want to say I am not health care professional. I have been researching and listening to health talks since 2012. This is an ongoing process for my husband and I. We have learned a lot and even started our own podcast Natural Bliss Podcast to aid others in their journey to live a better quality of life naturally.

    I do take supplements and will continue to do so. We eat 95% organic, but the soil is being stripped of the nutrients and we are falling short. At the same time not all supplements are created equal, we use organic. There is also a local “HEALTH” store, not GNC, Walmart, Walgreens or any other chain, and the family that owns it is very knowledgeable. However, we do not buy all our supplements there because it is not cost effective.

    We do not take fish oil due to possible mercury contamination. Hemp oil and chia seeds are good options, canola oil is highly genetically modified, so that is not an option. Our fish consumption is minimal due to mercury contamination, genetic modification and some sea food is just not good for us.

    Calcium is needed in order for our bodies to absorb magnesium, which a great number of our society is deficient in. If one is concerned about strong bones working out with weights is excellent for building up bone density. We try to keep our dairy consumption to grass fed, but in some people dairy can cause unwanted inflammation. I have to be mindful due to the fact I love, love cheese, but have noticed if I eat too much it has an adverse effect on my body.

    While doctors have their place they are not taught everything. My husband was having heart palpitations and finally went to the emergency room, which he didn’t want to do. They put him on the monitor for a week, said they couldn’t see anything wrong and sent him home with blood thinners.

    He went to a holistic doctor who said he was low on magnesium. He upped his intake and was fine for a while, so he started doing some research. During that time he found out that the majority of heart patients he under went surgery and died were zinc deficient. He started taking zinc and has not had any issues since.

    I want to encourage you to look at what the holistic doctors are saying about supplements and using food for all our vitamins and minerals.

    • Welcome Joyce. Thank you for visiting my blog and taking the time to write such a detailed comment. I am admittedly in the early stages of researching supplements, so it’s good to hear about your research and experience. Healthy eating is such a complex issue, it can be overwhelming. I’ve recently made the transition from eating a lot of processed foods to a focus on more fresh food. For now I am following the simple advice from Michael Pollan, “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” I guess I would add eat a variety of food with a focus on vegetables and lean protein. Have a wonderful day!

  15. I agree that supplements are not a substitute for healthy eating. However I do take quite a few supplements to help me get through my day with my multiple health/autoimmune issues. My functional medicine doctor has recommended taking them. It is a better alternative than some of the prescription medicines available!
    Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger’s Pit Stop!

    • Hello Roseann. It sounds like you fall in the category of those with diagnosed conditions that can be improved with supplements, and if it helps you stay off some prescription medicines, all the better. Wishing you health and happiness!

  16. Christie, in addition to a good diet I take lots of supplements, including fish oil (Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, to be precise), but I do not take calcium. I am convinced the risks outweigh the benefits. For bone health, I take Vitamin K-2 MK-7 (100 mcg) along with D-3 and magnesium. That form of K-2 takes calcium out of all those places it doesn’t belong (like your kidneys and arteries) and directs it to where it is needed (bones and teeth). #BloggingGmothers

  17. Great post. You had me checking my supplement bottles for side effects. I take Omega 3, a magnesium/calcium/zinc supplement, vitamin C, B12 and One A Day for Women over 50. I have revved up my vegetable and fruit game and decreased red meat. You have given me food for thought and I will be asking these questions about supplements when I see my doctor. Thanks for co-hosting and sharing with #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

    • It’s all so complicated, isn’t it Clearissa? I believe eating produce and lean protein is probably one of the best things we can do for our health, and talking to your doctor about supplements is a good start. Thanks for sharing and co-hosting #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. It’s always a pleasure!

  18. Hi Christie

    I take Cal/Mag/D/Zinc horse pill daily. The Calcium and magnesium are more for leg cramps than to supplement my diet.

    I recently had a blood sample sent to Boston Heart health for check my all “numbers.” The only thing I was low in was Omega 3. My “functional medicine” Dr. suggested eating more fish but didn’t suggest supplementation in pill form.

    However, he did suggest turmeric supplementation for gut health along with pre and probiotics and a digestive enzyme. So I also take those

    Very informative post

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Websites:  https://emilieclairebarlow.com/
Origin: Toronto, Ontario

Emilie-Claire Barlow is an award winning and critically acclaimed Canadian jazz singer, arranger, record producer and voice actress. A two time Juno Award winner and six time
nominee, she has released 11 self-produced albums on her own label,
Empress Music Group.

She is known for her inspired re-imaginings and affectionate treatment of both classic pop and jazz songs, delivered with a relaxed, polished demeanor, charming humour, and a voice of unforgettable beauty.

Her performing career spans over 20 years in venues ranging from Toronto’s storied Montreal Bistro, Tokyo’s Cotton Club and more recently concerts with symphony orchestras at Toronto’s Massey Hall and Montreal’s Maison Symphonique. She has performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival on seven occasions including a 2015 performance on the Main Stage with 50,000 people attending.
Ms. Barlow has led bands featuring the finest musicians in Canada. Her work as a band leader and producer has been recognized with a Juno Award nomination for “Producer of Year” for her recording “Clear Day” featuring the Metropole Orkest— notable for being only the 2nd Jazz recording nominated in this category. Ms. Barlow is also one of a very small group of women to be honoured with a “Producer of the Year” nomination.

Ms. Barlow’s all francophone recording “Seule ce soir” won a Juno and Felix Award in 2013 representing a remarkable achievement in Canadian bilingualism.
For Juno award winning singer Emilie Claire Barlow, there never was a Plan B. No day jobs or fallback plans in case music didn’t work out. “I’ve always been a singer,” she said. “I just knew that’s what I was, who I was and what I was always going to do.” It has been so much in her blood from the start that the Toronto born jazz vocalist and arranger remembers that she learned to read music around the same time she learned to read words. “It was part of our language,” Barlow said, remembering childhood trips to recording studios with her parents, drummer Brian Barlow and singer Judy Tate.

When she was 7, Barlow was recruited to deliver the kid’s line in a jingle her mother was recording for Tide. The child’s natural, untrained voice, reliably in tune, guaranteed work in radio and television ads from the beginning. That unaffected quality of Barlow’s vocals has deepened with sophistication over the years, along with her phrasing and astonishing pitch, but the vulnerability and warmth at the core of her approach are still intact. No over sung melismas are to be found in her body of work. Holly Cole was an early source of inspiration for Barlow. “She has a unique voice. And there was a chemistry with her musicians. She takes a song and completely reimagines it, reinvents it. That’s what I do,” Barlow said, mentioning Bobby McFerrin, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Kurt Elling, Sarah Vaughan, Joni Mitchell and the jazz vocal group The Singers Unlimited as other important artists who caught her ear. But the idea has always been to take risks, not to imitate.
The arrangements Barlow was beginning to write in college found their way into the making of her 1998 debut, EmilieClaire Barlow Sings. The recording was a confident disc of jazz standards and contemporary favourites that showcased her scatting abilities, as on Charlie Parker’s Billie’s Bounce. Her father coproduced, helped arrange and played on the album and its two successors. The brisk and breezy Tribute (2001) earned Barlow her first Juno nomination in the Jazz Vocal Recording category. Her vocalese turn on Twisted made the track a tour de force, while a kinetic Air Mail Special showed her at her most playful. A medley of Antonio Carlos Jobim numbers and Sting’s La belle dame sans regret were perfect illustrations of her fascination with Brazilian and French songs a devotion that continues to this day.

The critics were already cheering. “ Her devastating chops let her zip through the changes like a trumpeter, hitting all the high notes with the clarity and accuracy of Dizzy Gillespie in full, glorious flight,” a concert review in the Hamilton Spectator raved at the time, “… and she can swing like a raging storm.” The lyrics in Barlow’s kinetic take on Stompin’ At the Savoy gave Happy Feet (2003) its title. The album, which also included the percussive gem Zabumba No Mar, completed a trilogy that established Barlow as a jazz chanteuse with a serious future. A turning point came in 2005, with Like a Lover, a disc that saw Barlow break out on her own and take greater control over the process of choosing and recording material. The light, poppish bossa nova groove of the title track and a sensitive, insightful reading of the jazz standard Blame It On My Youth showcased an artist growing more selfassured with each release.

Barlow has said that it was with the seasonal album Winter Wonderland, released the following year, that she found her own voice. With such unusual arrangements as an energetic, sambastyled take on Sleigh Ride, she demonstrated how well a jazz approach can fit Yuletide chestnuts. It was the first time Barlow had written string arrangements, a skill she continued to develop on The Very Thought of You (2007). Her scoring abilities on that album are exemplified by the haunting introduction of Les yeux ouverts, a French adaptation of Dream a Little Dream of Me. The lighthearted O Pato (The Duck), which was also included, remains a fan favourite and a concert highlight, while a sassy, bluesy Surrey With the Fringe On Top illustrated her capacity to surprise with left field arrangements and interpretations. The disc, which Barlow counts among her favourites in her catalogue, earned her a second Juno nomination.

Barlow found herself among the Juno contenders a third time with Haven’t We Met?, which was released in 2009, the year after she received a National Jazz Award as female vocalist of the year. Among the disc’s high points were a haunting You Must Believe In Spring, arranged for voice and strings, and the infectious title song. The Beat Goes On (2010), which topped the iTunes jazz chart, launched a series of albums that reflected Barlow’s need to move in unexpected directions. Flipping the pages of her popular music songbook ahead a few decades, she found a special angle on ‘60s favourites made famous by the likes of Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Sinatra and Donovan. The title track, a Sonny and Cher hit, was mashed up with Quincy Jones’s Soul Bossa Nova in one of the album’s delightful flights of whimsy.

Her cover of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do even drew a delighted thank you note from the song’s composer, Neil Sedaka, who declared himself a fan. The Juno finally came Barlow’s way, along with Quebec’s ADISQ award, for her first all French album, Seule ce soir, released in 2012. For the project, she rerecorded some songs she had previously released in the langue†de†Molière†and added six new selections, including an inspired, minimalist reworking of the 1964 country hit Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes. She followed that triumph with the iTunes only release Live In Tokyo (2014), which offered a high spirited look back at her career to date. Barlow has kept her vocal cords supple by providing the voices for characters on such animated series as the Emmy winning Peg + Cat and the adult cartoon sitcom Fugget About It.

She has also done voice acting for Total Drama, 6teen and Almost Naked Animals. “It’s an incredible complement to being a singer,” she said. “I’m able to use my voice and my voice stays in shape, because I’m constantly stretching it. It’s a muscle that’s being worked out all the time and it’s also allowed me to explore different parts of my voice.” “I get asked all the time when I’m going to write my own songs,” Barlow said during a 2012 interview. “Maybe I will, but I might not. It’s a completely different craft. I marvel at that skill, but I have a lot of ideas for repertoire and for arrangements. That’s my creative process. That’s how I get my creative kicks, how I express myself: by writing arrangements for horns and strings. That, to me, is a hugely important part of the process that I don’t want to give up.” Nothing has illustrated that flair as much as Barlow’s latest musical journey, the daringly arranged and imaginatively chosen songs on her 2015 disc, Clear Day.

The album, which ushered in a new phase of her career, began with her experiences four years ago on an icebreaker. Accepting an invitation to board the CCGS Amundsen as an observer and sailing through the Northwest Passage to Resolute in Nunavut led Barlow to take stock of her life and make significant changes, which included leaving her marriage. As personal revelations were gradually reimagined into universal ones, the ambitious Clear Day began to take shape. Era and genre spanning songs that seemed to tell a chronological story of her emotional journey were selected as the project morphed into a concept album with a narrative an almost revolutionary move in an age where the streaming single track rules. Brad Mehldau, Paul Simon, David Bowie and Queen, Coldplay, Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell are among the artists whose work was used as a foundation but certainly not copied. For six months, in fact, Barlow and collaborator Steve Webster, who is also her boyfriend, found themselves crafting fresh and unusual arrangements and orchestrations during virtually every spare moment. Lyrics were written for some pieces that had been strictly instrumental. A few of the album’s arrangements dated back to a concert with the Orchestre symphonique du Québec last October, an event that got Barlow and Webster thinking about writing for and recording with an orchestra.

John Metcalfe, whose work on Peter Gabriel’s Scratch My Back had impressed both of them, agreed to write orchestrations for two of the songs on the new disc, which also features the 70 piece Metropole Orkest on most of the tracks. Even the recording of the project broke with the traditional process. With the arrangements written in Mexico, the orchestra recorded in Amsterdam, Barlow’s band adding its parts in Toronto and some of the final vocals recorded before a small audience in Montreal, it was an international project. Clear Day, co-produced by Barlow and Webster, (released in October 2015). “With this album, I’m reaching for something bigger, more challenging and more personal,” Barlow said.
Her 12th album, Lumières d’hiver (Winter Lights), continues Emilie-Claire’s musical evolution with her first foray into song writing. Lumières d’hiver showcases three new original compositions — Le dernier Noël, Janvier and title track Lumières d’hiver.

Always pushing her boundaries, her original compositions honour Emilie-Claire’s love of sophisticated pop music. Emilie-Claire’s re-invention of cherished classics such as I’ll Be Home for Christmas, River, Noël Blanc breathe new life into these familiar chestnuts.

A surprise duet appearance by Mitsou Gelinas on Renée Martel’s As-Tu Vu Le Père Noël? is charming and jazzy and a re-imagined 90’s pop duet Hey Santa (en français) with chanteuse Ingrid St-Pierre is sophisticated and groovy. The album features Emilie-Claire’s usual cast of stellar musicians as well as Québec music scene luminaries Jean-François Beaudet (gtr) and Melissa Lavergne (percussion).

Lumières d’hiver is Emilie-Claire’s homage to the beautiful winters of Québec and the Québécois who celebrate them with warmth and charm.
– Bernard Perusse

2001 - Juno Award Nominee for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year (for Tribute)
2008 – Juno Award Nominee for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year (for The Very Thought of You)
2008 – Named National Jazz Awards’ ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’

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Akili served for five years as the founding director of the Digital Youth Network. In that role, he helped to define DYN’s unique hybrid model to support youth in developing and applying digital skills in the classroom, out-of-school programming, and in the home.

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Tips for Selecting the right Sort of Flavors to Smoke With Your E-Liquid

So, you’ve finally made a decision to try vapourising your nicotine and e-juice. What’s the fuss about? Could it be really worth it, or could it be just another fad? Continue reading to find out more about how vapourising helps you make better decisions, and why you need to think about embracing e-liquid for your everyday smoking cravings.

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The initial benefit of vapourising your personal nicotine is that it makes your life a lot easier. Instead of having to settle in front of your personal computer or television, nicotine gum, or popping pills, you can now enjoy your favourite flavours from your own personal bottle. E-liquid may be used as a replacement for your Electric Tobacconist nicotine patch, but it also supplies a few extra benefits. For example, it has a high concentration of flavoring. By firmly taking just one tiny, dropper-sized vial of e-liquid, you can have the exact mix you prefer, together with your favourite tobacco flavours, coffee, and also ice cream – merely to name a few. Vaping your own nicotine gives you the opportunity to control exactly how much of one’s daily nicotine hit you get.

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The main advantage of vaporizing your own e-juice is that you control how much you like what you put into your body. Most e-juice recipes add a sweetener, usually as a natural sweetener like glucose, stevia, or licorice, which is then added to the juice base. Many of these products are extremely expensive, but e-liquid kits are also available that make making your personal liquid easy and inexpensive. With one of these kits, it really is completely possible to create your personal liquid that tastes equally as good as those high priced store bought options.

Since there is generally no restriction on the nicotine strengths you need to use with your e-liquid, it certainly is best to read the instructions that come with the kit you choose. Nicotine has different degrees of effects, and it’s vital that you make sure that the nicotine concentration is right for you personally. For instance, a common dose of nicotine may be too strong for a lot of, while too little nicotine might be dangerous and lead to a lack of benefits or a negative dependence on the product. Due to this, it’s important to be familiar with the liquid’s strengths prior to deciding to start vaporizing.

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Watch: Goofball Asks Girlfriend To Shoot A Book He’s Holding – That Was A Bad Idea

Written by Doug Giles on June 23, 2018

Video has just been released of the moments right before the dangerous stunt went off the rails.

Wannabe YouTube star, Pedro Ruiz III, 22, had a subscriber base of just 218 and posted videos of pranks. But Ruiz had dreams of reaching 300,000 subscribers.

This young man and his girlfriend, Monalisa Perez, 20, wanted to be internet famous — and they were willing to do anything to get there.

On his last day, he and his pregnant girlfriend went to a fairground in Minnesota and he filmed himself on a ‘scary’ ride.

Ruiz didn’t want to keep his videos to just fairground rides and silly pranks like giving his girlfriend donuts covered in baby powder. He wanted to make a real prank video like the ones that get the clicks on YouTube. He decided he’d post a video of a death-defying stunt gone wrong where he could fake his death.

Perez posted about the upcoming video on Twitter. ‘Me and Pedro are probably going to shoot one of the most dangerous videos ever. HIS idea not MINE,’ read the tweet.

Ruiz had Perez shoot at an encyclopedia he was holding in front of his chest with a .50-caliber Desert Eagle handgun.

Revealing that neither of them understood a single thing about guns, they went ahead with the so-called prank video.

Prosecutors in Norman County, Minnesota on Friday released video and transcripts from the fateful final video of Pedro Ruiz, 22, and his then-pregnant girlfriend Monalisa Perez, 20.

I can’t do it, babe. I’m so scared,’ Perez told her boyfriend in the transcript from the June 2017 video, as she wielded a .50-caliber Desert Eagle – one of the most powerful handguns in the world.

As long as you hit the book, you’ll be fine. Come on,‘ Ruiz responded, holding a hardcover encyclopedia to his chest.

While cameras were rolling, she fired and the bullet went through the book, killing Ruiz.

It ended up not being a prank video at all.

During the filming, Perez says that she can’t do it. Is it real concern for Ruiz’s safety or acting for the camera because she believes it’s just a stunt? Who knows.

Babe, if I kill you what’s gonna happen to my life. Like, no this isn’t okay,’ the transcript reads…

…Perez, was pregnant with her second child at the time of Ruiz’s death and their son was born in September.

In the released portion of the video from the stunt, Ruiz addresses the camera and says: ‘So if I’m going to die, I’m pretty much ready to go to heaven right now. If I die, I’ll be ready for Jesus.

‘He probably won’t accept me into the pearly gates because of how stupid this is, but I have confidence that my girlfriend will hit the book and not me.’

Perez was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 180 days in jail.

The mother-of-two took a plea deal in December that will allow her to serve out half of her jail term in increments of 30 days per year for the next three years.

She is also banned from ever possessing firearms.

The young couple filmed the video with their preschooler present.

Their three-year-old daughter, Aaliyah, was present when the shooting occurred.

We were doing a YouTube video and it went wrong. Please hurry up,’ Perez told the 911 dispatcher in June 2017…

…If the 20-year-old had gone to trial and was found guilty, she could have been looking at up to 10 years behind bars.

The prosecutor handling Perez’s case said Ruiz’s family members signed off on the plea deal.
Source: Daily Mail

This is ultimately a sad story about our instant-fame culture. People are determined to do literally anything to get their names out there.

This young man lost his life for a stupid YouTube stunt, and his girlfriend was convicted of killing him.

He never even got to meet his son.

Where does this leave his two kids?

Watch his last moments before the stunt:

It’s incredibly sad that this young couple thought that the way to get ahead was by resorting to dangerous stunts and filming them for a bunch of kids and people that still live in their parents’ basements to watch.

Our culture has taken a nose-dive and we need to bring it back from the brink or we’ll be seeing more tragedies like this.

 Effeminization Of The American Male

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Doug Giles, best-selling author of Raising Righteous And Rowdy Girls and Editor-In-Chief of the mega-blog,, has just penned a book he guarantees will kick hipster males into the rarefied air of masculinity. That is, if the man-child will put down his frappuccino; shut the hell up and listen and obey everything he instructs them to do in his timely and tornadic tome. Buy Now:The Effeminization Of The American Male

There’s one thing that increasingly unites men and women these days. We can both agree that Liberals are losing their ever-loving minds. Now there’s a shirt that says just that.

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Either Liberals just don’t get it, or they are sick in the head. Probably both. Think about it: They want to have all of the blessings that come with living in a capitalist society such as modern medicine and technology. But they believe in socialism, which stifles innovation and progress.

They want to be protected by the police and the military, but they attack and criticize the men and women who protect us. They call conservatives “racists,” but it’s their own identity politics that have created race problems in the first place. After all, Democrats were the party of slavery!

They attack hunters, but have no problem wearing leather shoes or owning cars with leather upholstery! And of course, they believe guns kill people. Not the people that pull the trigger.

Well, here’s a shirt that sums it perfectly. Liberalism is a… MENTAL DISORDER.

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