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Blackmere Live: Using AI to Reduce Risk with CISO Chris White
This July, Domini Clark, CEO of Blackmere Consulting, and Chris White, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Ventech Solutions, explored the profound significance of the CISO role in today's digital landscape and unpacked the multifaceted challenges that CISOs face. In the recording, Chris White, a seasoned CISO with Ventech Solutions, provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity leadership.
Blackmere Live with Jennifer Mota
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Leelanau Fiber Knits Community, Friendship in Suttons Bay
Photo(s) by Courtney Kent A Michigan transplant discovers she’s not alone in finding comfort and healing in a Suttons Bay knitting community. Featured in the January 2021 issue of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine. Subscribe. When people ask me why I moved to Michigan, I usually say, “I needed a change!” or, “Living in Washington, D.C. for two years took its toll!” or, “I want to live somewhere with snow before snow disappears!” These things are true. But, not the whole truth.
Meet the Tin Can Tourists
Just like the original group in the ‘20s and ‘30s, it’s still tradition to meet every summer in Traverse City. At last year’s centennial celebration on June 22, we went behind the scenes at Interlochen State Park to see the inner workings of the club (and more than one vintage camper). Coincidentally, 2019 was also the centennial of Michigan State Parks, so there were plenty of locals and curious travelers staying at the park who had the opportunity to experience what the Tourists are all about.
Celebrate Michigan's Gwen Frostic Day on May 23
In 1978, Michigan Governor William Milliken declared May 23 as Gwen Frostic Day. The renowned artist, naturalist and writer passed away in 2001, but her work continues to inspire today. Gwen Frostic spent her life observing and sharing the flora and fauna of Northwest Michigan. Her block prints truly capture the spirit of the region with a simple beauty, each crafted in her rural Benzonia studio, which is still in operation today.
Beyond the Ballroom
Northern Michigan wedding and reception sites you won't want to overlook By Ross Boissoneau | April 6, 2019 Northern Michigan is famed for being a great setting for weddings. But beyond its familiar township halls and many beautiful resort ballrooms, there are a number of ceremony and reception sites of all sizes and styles that not everyone knows about. We went to work digging up a list of alternatives sites you might want to consider for your special day. Ready to engage?
James Blake - Assume Form - Republic
FourScore By Kristi Kates | April 6, 2019 Blake’s been zipping around on a pile of side projects over the past few years, including collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Future (on the Black Panther soundtrack), Chance the Rapper, and Bon Iver. But now he returns with his third album, which both continues his long list of collaborations and returns to some of the more pensive songwriting of his earlier sets.
Loudest and Wrong
Spectator By Stephen Tuttle | April 6, 2019 The loudest voices on both sides were wrong: There was no sinister deep state out to take down the president. There was no treasonous conspiracy between Donald Trump and the Russians. We have to back up to remember why there was a Mueller investigation in the first place.
Putting a Ring on It?
Here’s what’s hot. By Ross Boissoneau | April 6, 2019 One ring to rule them all? Not any more. National trends, backed up by local experts, point to variety — more colors, more stones, and more shapes— being the spice of engagement and wedding rings these days. According to wedding-everything site The Knot, pear, oval and cushion diamonds have become more popular, due in large part to celebrity trend-setters like Priyanka Chopra, Cardi B, Karlie Kloss, Hailey Bieber, and others.
Shots That Save
Spectator By Stephen Tuttle | April 2, 2019 Apparently we need to go over this again since the anti-vaccine crowd never tires of spreading disinformation and misinformation. Their repeatedly debunked arguments blame vaccines for autism, muscular dystrophy, any other neurological disorder ... and pretty much anything negative that happens to their child during or after the child’s vaccination schedule.
Traverse City Business News
Women of Tech Though they make up more than half of the U.S. workforce, women hold less than 20 percent of U.S. tech jobs, according to virtual events solutions company Evia. Tech is just getting a toehold in northern Michigan and women in that field here say there is great opportunity for growth, but much remains to be done. âItâs hard.
Spring (& Summer) Revivals
Northern Michigan yoga retreats that offer relaxation and refreshment for your mind, body, and soul. By Ross Boissoneau | March 30, 2019 For vacationers, northern Michigan offers a host of things to do: Festivals, music, biking and hiking, boating, golfing, swimming. But if you just want to get away from it all — or learn how to do so — there are any number of people and places willing to help. Many are centered around yoga, famed for helping participants relax mind and body.
Beards' Tomato-Basil-Quinoa Soup
Tastemaker By Eric Cox | March 30, 2019 Spring is yet an infant in these northern reaches, and sometimes, when that stubborn frost bites in the early morning commute, even the most sturdy among us pin their hopes on a sprawling, tasty luncheon. We invite you to exorcise that gastric demon with a cup-full of Beards Brewery’s uber-hearty Tomato-Basil-Quinoa Soup (cup, $3; bowl, $5).
The Chainsmokers Get Their Own Beach House
Modern Rock By Kristi Kates | March 30, 2019 The Chainsmokers has a brand new song that pays homage (well, kind of) to one of its fellow indie bands, dream-popsters Beach House. The Chainsmokers’ new single, “Beach House,” sings about the protagonist waking up while listening to — you guessed it — Beach House the band, and members of The Chainsmokers said that they were listening to a lot of Beach House when the band first hit it big. Check out “Beach House” (the song) at a media outlet near you.
Pom Poko - Birthday - Bella Union
FourScore By Kristi Kates | March 30, 2019 From Norway hails the avant-garde indie-experimentation outfit Pom Poko, which snagged its name from a popular Japanese anime. Expect influences galore in Pom Poko’s music; the band includes everything from math-rock and West African beats to punk and groovy funk. Opener “Theme1” bellows its lyrics over precise guitar riffs, while “My Work is Full of Art” is a very apt name for the vibrant compositions this group cranks out.
CBD Laws: Dazed and Confused
By Todd VanSickle | March 30, 2019 The sign outside of Family Video in Kalkaska lets drivers know the store has more than just movies. The sign reads: “CBD PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE HERE! CHECK IT OUT.” CBD is short for cannabidiol, a kind of chemical compound that occurs naturally in hemp and marijuana plants, but does not contain psychoactive properties that gives the user a euphoric high.
Joe’s Empire Ale & Joe’s Friendly Root Beer
Bottoms Up By Ross Boissoneau | March 30, 2019 The preponderance of brewpubs and craft brews has so impacted local bars and restaurants that many have had specialty beers made and branded specifically for their establishment. Joe’s Friendly Tavern in Empire goes that one better. Not only does it offer Joe’s Empire Ale ($5 per pint) but also serves its own proprietary root beer.
If They Only Had an App …
A USA Today grant could help a local nonprofit connect volunteers directly to needs. By Ross Boissoneau | March 30, 2019 Spark in the Dark is hoping to provide more than just a spark. Hopefully it’ll ignite a blazing fire — if it can secure an ACT grant through USA Today. The local nonprofit is vying with other organizations from around the country for part of $2 million in grant monies.
Taking Truth to Power
Guest Column By David Frederick | March 30, 2019 Truth is an interesting concept. Most people believe they have a pretty good understanding of it. Why wouldn’t they? Truth isn’t all that complicated. But on the other hand, when one hears the axiom that one man’s truth is another man’s lie, it muddles the water a bit. It should not; that axiom is unfounded. A statement or assertion is either true or it is not.
East Meets West Meets … North
Integrative health services that combine Eastern and Western traditions gain traction By Ross Boissoneau | March 30, 2019 Used to be that things like yoga and acupuncture were considered unconventional, — even downright weird, with no proven benefits. Today, those and other alternative therapies might not quite be mainstream, but they’re regarded as legitimate means of treating or preventing diseases or conditions.
A Lesson in Badassery
From a former muay Thai cage fighter By Jaclyn Roof | March 30, 2019 You have probably had that moment when you come across someone and think, “Man, I wish I could be as successful [or as confident or, quite frankly, as badass] as that person! What are they doing that I’m not?” Unfortunately, you might never know. But what you do know is that they have something you’re craving in a way that causes you to re-evaluate where you are in life, who you are in life … or if you even have a life.
Solid as a Rock
How The Rock in Kingsley is working to change kids' after-school experience — and more. By Molly Korroch | March 30, 2019 Diane Walton is the founder and director of The Rock, a youth center in Kingsley. She seems to be everywhere at once. She’s checking kids in, tidying up pillows on couches, and preparing dinner in the center’s commercial kitchen, all while keeping an ever-watchful eye on her charges: Kingsley’s sixth through 12th graders.
Floating Down Drunk River
Spectator By Stephen Tuttle | March 23, 2019 The National Forest Service recently proposed an alcohol ban on stretches of the AuSable, Manistee, and Pine rivers within the Huron/Manistee National Forest. It was a response to the drunken crudity taking place there on summer weekends. Private property, campsites, and developed campgrounds along the rivers were excluded. Sadly, but predictably, a public outcry followed. More than 54,000 people signed online petitions demanding the ban be rescinded.
Side Door Saloon's Awesome Coffee
Bottoms Up By Eric Cox | March 23, 2019 Some dreary mushy-March morning, when you’re feeling weird and primed for some kind of heartening adventure, take your empty stomach over to The Side Door Saloon in Petoskey. Park your butt at the bar. Order an Awesome Coffee. Sit back and watch the show. A super sweet and smooth variation on Irish coffee, Awesome Coffee is as interesting on the palette as it is the eyes.
Swamp Soup
Tastemaker By Eric Cox | March 23, 2019 One of the staples at Centre Street Café in Traverse City is the Swamp Soup. Its origins trace way back to when chef/owner Pete Boothroyd expanded his juice bar at the TC Gym into a full restaurant in 1999, when the gym closed. The tomato-based soup was one of his first creations. He tried a couple versions before settling on a soup loaded with spinach and topped with grated Swiss cheese.
Getting In
What it's Like to Audition for Interlochen By Molly Korroch | March 23, 2019 Interlochen Center for the Arts is like Hogwarts for artsy kids. It’s a place where they can go to be themselves and explore creative pursuits with the guidance of teachers and mentors at the top of their fields. The main performance venue, Kresge Auditorium, is an outdoor amphitheater overlooking, in summer anyway, the tranquil waters of Green Lake.
Northern Natural’s Organic Success
The Kaleva cidery quietly earning an international reputation By Todd VanSickle | March 23, 2019 Travelers might expect to find a tractor sputtering along the country roads about 50 miles south of Traverse City, but they’ll also find the home of the award-winning Northern Natural Cider House & Winery, which is producing some of the state’s only organic-certified cider. Dennis Mackey, 70, is the CEO of Northern Natural. He has white wispy hair and blues eyes that twinkle when he smiles.
On the Outside Looking In
A few years ago, California artist Michael Ward turned to northern Michigan for inspiration. By Patrick Sullivan | March 23, 2019 Michael Ward’s relatives, at least, have deep roots in the Up North art scene. Ward’s brother-in-law is Rick Daigh, an artist whose work was selected for the 2019 Northwest Michigan Regional Juried Exhibition at the Dennos Museum Center.
The Go-Go’s Hit Showtime
By Kristi Kates | March 23, 2019 Belinda Carlisle and her The Go-Go’s bandmates will be featured in a full-length music rockumentary about the band (titled simply, The Go-Gos) that will premiere on Showtime later this year. Directed by Alison Ellwood,the movie features full access to the Los Angeles pop band: archival footage, photos, reminisces, and candid interviews that help track The Go-Go’s rise to fame in the ’80s.
Fore!
Has the good intent of Title IX left NoMi boys’ high school golf teams out in the cold? By Craig Manning | March 23, 2019 In 2018, the Gaylord High School boys golf team didn’t get a chance to practice on an actual golf course until May 6. Less than a month later, the team’s players were teeing off for regionals. Gaylord’s golfers should have been hitting their stride in the ramp-up to state finals, but according to coach Tom Johnson, most were still just shaking off the rust from winter.
Believe It or Not
Guest Column By Mary Keyes Rogers | March 23, 2019 Back in high school, there was a week each year when the Life Skills class would bestow a baby doll with an egg inside to each student who then attempted to balance the lifestyle of a teenager with the 24/7 reality of caring for a helpless infant. Real parents, with real babies, benefit from the soundtrack familiar to all parents, the never-ceasing background song with ever-repeating lyrics in their own head: Is the baby hungry? Protect the baby.
The Zombies - Complete Studio Recordings - Varese Sarabande
FourScore By Kristi Kates | March 23, 2019 Having inspired everyone from Paul Weller (The Jam) to the cast of Glee, the legendary British classic-rock band finally brings together its most essential tracks (from two original U.S. albums, U.K. releases, and a rare single) to create this 61-track collection. And it’s quite a psychedelic-rock explosion, from the familiar bellows of 1964’s classic “She’s Not There” to tracks from the band’s landmark Odessey and Oracle album.
The Business of Sleep: Rise of sleep disorders sparks new treatments, technology
The Business of Sleep: Rise of sleep disorders sparks new treatments, technology Dr. Martha Frankowski in the Munson Sleep Disorders Center. Dr. Martha Frankowski’s prescription is simple: “Sleep, sex, or sickness,” says the Traverse City physician who is board certified in both neurology and sleep medicine and works at the Munson Sleep Disorders Center.
Would You Climb a Frozen Waterfall? Molly Tries Ice Climbing in Munising, Michigan
We spilled out from behind the ice. “Who wants to go first?” asked Kim. There was a brief pause. “I’ll go!” I said, figuring if I made an idiot out of myself then at the very least I wouldn’t have followed a tough act like the 18-year-old who had climbed glaciers in Alaska. “Kick, kick, swing,” I thought. “That’s all there is to it: kick, kick, swing.” Kim helped me strap my harness to the rope and showed me how to tie a double eight knot.
The Death Doula
Traverse City doula Krista Cain guides people in … and out of the world By Molly Korroch | Jan. 5, 2019 “The human brain learns from stories,” says Traverse City birth and death doula, Krista Cain. As she sits with a mug of hot herbal tea at Cuppa Joe in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, she explains her own story and the not-so-strange duality of her business, Sweetwater Doula, this way: Everyone experiences birth and death.
How Michigan Lumberjacks Celebrated Christmas
Michigan lumberjacks had tough lives, and Christmas Day was no exception. That is, until dinnertime. Pull up a stump … Featured in the December 2018 issue of Traverse Magazine. Growing up in Williamsburg, Virginia, my family and I always took a drive to Colonial Williamsburg and the nearby Jamestown Settlement during the holidays.
A Nobody, or a Drug Kingpin?
Conflicting testimony has complicated the prosecution of a woman whom authorities allege supplied the drugs in what’s believed to be Leelanau County’s first-ever opiate overdose death. What makes the development all the more confounding is that the conflicting testimony comes from the same witness: the daughter of the accused drug dealer. While on the witness stand the daughter has both implicated her mother and exonerated her. The wavering dynamic was on display Oct.
Trump, Putin, and Xi Ponder Nuclear Strategy
On October 20, the President announced our withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty after the required six-month warning period. That move could either spell the beginning of an arms race or a sea change in global security. The INF Treaty banned for the first time an entire category of nuclear-armed weapons.
NMC Students Fly to TCNewTech Pitch Night Win
For a quartet of NMC students, the future is here. The initial product from their startup company won the $500 prize at TCNewTech’s October Pitch Night. It’s not just that they won $500, but the win demonstrated the viability of the group’s product: an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable not only of flying, but also of landing in water. It then can deploy a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) into the water. The terminology may be confusing.
Petoskey Native Stevens Teams Up With Gallant
He might be a Brooklyn, NY kinda guy now, but indie-rock multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Sufjan Stevens has roots in Petoskey, even though he departed for bigger locales to kick-start his music career.
Survivor
The Carl D. Bradleywas headed to port in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on Nov. 18, 1958, to put in for the winter so that badly needed repairs to its rusty cargo hold could be completed. The ship suddenly received orders to change course and head to its home port of Rogers City, Michigan, on Lake Huron. Its owner, U.S. Steel, had decided that the Bradleywould haul one last load of limestone that season. It was a fateful decision.
DG - Elbow - Ben Howard - Capital Cities
Bad Moves–Tell No One – DG Washington, D.C. outfit Bad Moves puts plenty of secrets into this power-pop outing – their debut full-length – and one that well shows off the interplay between the bandmates.
We've Got Spirit!
Yes, we do! We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you? Well, Cherry Apple Spirit Cider that is – and we’re thatexcited about it. Call your squad, bust out the pom-poms, and head to Bower’s Harbor Vineyards where you’ll find yourself doing backflips over this unique and refreshing cherry-infused hard cider. Spirit Ciders are all made using a high-end filtration system that results in a signature triple filtered, ultra-clean, seven apple blend.
“All persons ... ”
Well, that was unpleasant, wasn't it? Now that it's over we can go back to the airwaves full of prescription drug commercials. We should, however, take a few minutes to consider one of the proposals made by President Donald Trump during the campaign. He promised plenty … but none of it could have been accomplished since Congress wasn't even in session.
Deciphering Fortnite
If you are the parent to a pre-teen, you know about the emotes. And Ninja. And that weird way your kid and the random kid across the soccer field seem to telepathically know the same quirky dance moves. If the above is true, you are a parent of a Fortnite Battle Royale gamer.Your child is likely amongst the billions who are watching Fortnite videos on YouTube and Twitch. The rest of us may require further explanation, however. Fortnite is sweeping the world and northern Michigan right along with it.
Middle Eastern Magic
The secret to the mouth-watering recipes at Nada’s Gourmet Deli are in owner NadaSaco’s mind and quite literally in her touch. Her traditional Mediterranean recipes are made from memory and mixed with her hands – the way she learned from her mother and grandmother southwest of Mozul, Iraq.
New Hazardous Drug Regs: ‘Sweeping changes’ coming in 2019
Before the advent of mass drug manufacturing, prescriptions were mixed – or compounded – by the hometown pharmacist. While this old school service still exists for special cases – like medicinal allergies, or cheaper versions of hormonal creams – new regulations could price local pharmacies out of the practice altogether. USP 800 are new standards outlined by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, or USP.
Find a Reason
Are you going to vote? Do you vote for someone or against their opponent? We know how people claim they make voting decisions. We also know they might be fudging. Almost everybody claims they vote for the person, not the party. Yet, more than 70 percent of voters cast ballots for candidates in a single party. Well, the candidates in that party best represent us. We vote a party line and deny it. We also know people claim to dislike Congress. A lot. Their approval rating regularly hovers around 20 percent.
Ballot Proposals - Easy as 1, 2, 3
Michigan voters have a once in a generation opportunity to send a strong message to Lansing next week. Three ballot proposals, each unique unto itself, and borne of their own sources, are to be determined through our electoral process. Compared to other states, Michigan’s ballot is actually an easy read. The number of proposals on a typical California ticket is cause enough to stick a finger in one’s eye. In each precinct there, voters are handed a hefty tome.
Find a Reason
Are you going to vote? Do you vote for someone or against their opponent? We know how people claim they make voting decisions. We also know they might be fudging. Almost everybody claims they vote for the person, not the party. Yet, more than 70 percent of voters cast ballots for candidates in a single party. Well, the candidates in that party best represent us. We vote a party line and deny it. We also know people claim to dislike Congress. A lot. Their approval rating regularly hovers around 20 percent.
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