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FITNESS

Stay In Shape, Get Fit and Stay Healthy

For the women, with fewer commutes to
the office and less time spent going out, we
are moving less and people are looking for
ways to fend off joint tightness and pain from
sitting.

“Because you’re sitting all day, you might feel “Some of the muscles of the pelvic floor are the
your back or your hips tightening up. I’ve had a coccygeus muscle, pubococcygeus muscle, deep
lot of clients come to me and say, ‘I really want transverse perineal muscle, and the levator ani
to work on my mobility. I’m just sitting down muscle,” she says. “There are many more muscles
all day and not really moving. How can we that compile the pelvic floor, but beginning with
incorporate that?’" says therapist Nakhlawi. these muscles, activation is important to help
Mobility work, think stretches not only helps support the uterus, bladder, and intestines.”
relieve tightness in your joints, but it also You can train your pelvic floor with exercises,
enhances your workouts because you’re like glute bridges, marches, heel drags, and
able to move through exercises with a full squats, that incorporate diaphragmatic
range of motion. McCall, another fitness breathing. Roup, who created a pre- and
trainer, recommends multi-planar lunges post-natal pelvic floor program on The Sculpt
for improving hip mobility, for example, Society, includes diaphragmatic breathing
especially for those who sit for hours in front exercises in her program to help you contract
of a computer. Cat-cows and good mornings and relax your pelvic floor, which is essential in
are great for the spine. Aim to do one to three keeping it functional.
mobility exercises as part of your warm-up “The foundation to all exercises and how we move
before a workout, or one to two mobility stems from our core and how it connects to your
workouts a week. pelvic floor and breathing,” Roup says.
McCall also foresees that the use of mobility Settle says that incorporating pelvic floor
sticks and massage guns, like Hyperice and exercises into your routine should be done
Theragun, to help reduce muscle tightness on a personal basis, as some people need to
and soreness. focus more on strengthening the muscles while
“There is also a growing understanding of the others should prioritize releasing the muscles.
importance of adding active recovery into Women who have pelvic floor dysfunction after
workouts. It can be a simple activity like foam childbirth, for example, might need to focus
rolling or more sophisticated approaches more on strengthening the muscles and should
to joint mobility and strength, along with aim to do pelvic floor exercises twice a week,
reduction of pain and injury prevention. If you she explains. On the other hand, some people
love working out and understand the value of it, have a hypertonic pelvic floor, which means
you want to do it forever.” that their muscles are too tight and need to be
In terms of building strength, few people released. These people tend to have pain during
make time to improve their pelvic floor, the sex, pelvic pain, and constipation.
group of muscles that runs from your pubic “The best way to know what your body needs is to
bone to your tailbone and from sit bone to work with a physical therapist who specializes in
sit bone. But paying more attention to these the pelvic floor to get a proper diagnosis and then
muscles is important because they control you can incorporate strengthening or release as
your bladder and bowel movements, and play needed,” Settle says.
a vital role in breathing and sexual function,
says Renee Settle, a P.volve trainer, where boiMAG.com
they’ve created workouts specially designed
for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.
It’s also an integral part of core recovery for
postpartum women.

exhibition on intimacy and queerness

by married artists and longtime collaborators Dutes Miller and Stan Shellabarger
Steve Reinke, and a fifty-five-foot long
cut-paper garland. This is the first time
for the artists to create a painted mural,
which will occupy the entire large wall
of the gallery.

The renowned non-profit hub Hyde The artists will also present a
Park Art Center, for contemporary art participatory performance for the first
located on Chicago’s South Side, will time, as art imitates life, the end of the
be showing a free exhibition by Miller exhibition will be celebrated with a
& Shellabarger. Married artists and bonfire to burn the paper artwork. The
longtime collaborators Dutes Miller ashes will be placed and sealed in a
and Stan Shellabarger, premieres their pine box and added to the artists’ series
largest multimedia installation to date, of work titled Burnt, which will also be
which went on view April 10 and will go on display.
through September 3, 2022.  
Named Loving Repeating, addresses The free public programs ranging from
the presence and absence of human performances, art-making workshops,
touch experienced during the COVID-19 to artist talks can be found online at
pandemic, in an immersive installation HydeParkArt.org:
incorporating the artists’ signature style
featuring silhouettes of each other’s
bodies.
 
Since 1993, the two Chicago-based
artists have been creating works on
paper, performances, and installations
that draw attention to the human
condition experienced through the
queer perspective. Their artworks
focus on the underlying concept of the
infinite feeling of connection, loneliness
and loss felt throughout long-term
relationships over time.

Loving Repeating will include three
new major works created in response to
the Art Center’s gallery space, a twenty
foot tall by eighty-foot wide hand-
painted mural, a multi-channel video
projection made in collaboration with
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A FEW FUN THINGS TO DO IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Indianapolis is a vibrant city full of pleasant
surprises, it’s the capital of the Hoosier state
and one of the Midwest’s most underrated
destinations.

Surrounding the iconic 284-foot-tall Soldiers Perhaps best known for its spot on the NASCAR
and Sailors Monument, Monument Circle calendar with the Indy 500, Indianapolis
is an iconic spot and is the beating heart of Motor Speedway Museum, the home of
Downtown Indy, regularly hosting festivals and racing in Indianapolis, is also a must-see for
never shy of a vibrant and lively atmosphere. lovers of all things fast and furious! Sitting
Standing tall in the middle of a traffic circle, the inside the middle of the famous 2.5-mile oval
limestone memorial offers striking views from track, the Museum covers two whole floors
its observation deck and acts as the center with dozens of historic cars (including those that
point for the city’s biggest events, with no won the coveted rave), motorcycles, engines
shortage of local food trucks and occasional and memorabilia dating back to the late 1800s.
light shows after sunset. While the rotating exhibits come and go, the
If you’ve got a bike or are in the mood to rent undisputed highlight is the permanent fixture
one (or don’t mind a decent walk), then look of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of
no further than Indy’s very own Cultural Fame. After learning all about racing history, it’s
Trail, it’s an eight-mile paved route that takes time to get behind the wheel of an open-wheel
visitors seamlessly past some of the city’s most chassis Indycar yourself! At the hair-raising Indy
famous attractions! Whether your taste is for Racing Experience, you’ll be taken for a ride in
art galleries, parks, monuments, museums, or one of their two-seaters with an expert driver
gardens, a trip down this tourist-friendly route, teaching you how to handle it on the track.
which passes through no loess than six quirky Prepare yourself for speeds up to 180mph and
neighborhoods: Mass Ave, Fountain Square, feel what it’s like to race around the famous
The Canal & White River State Park, Indiana Oval.
Avenue, the Wholesale District and Market Whether you want to cut through Downtown
East, is sure something to do in Indianapolis. with a ride along the White River in the center
For a comprehensive exploration of the of the action or head out into the suburbs
Hoosier state’s history and heritage, look no for a peaceful day on the Geist Reservoir
further than the Indiana State Museum, instead, it’s hard to go wrong with an Indy
formerly housed inside the old Indianapolis boat tour, especially on those sizzling summer
City Hall, the Museum (with over 500,000 days. With several different options available
objects) became too big and too popular in (including historical trips, dinner cruises full of live
recent years and has found its new home entertainment, and after-dark fireworks cruises.)
among the greenery of White River State Yes, Indianapolis has a roller rink, called the
Park. With 40,000 feet and three levels of Fun Factory (formerly Wheels of Wonder), you
exhibition space, dedicated to everything from can enjoy a night out on the rink with friends,
prehistoric times through to modern art and turn the nostalgia into overdrive. In addition to
natural sciences. all-ages skating sessions, there are a handful
The Indianapolis Zoo, in White River State of arcade games, all-you-can-eat pizza nights
Park is an Indy attraction and is regularly atop (typically on Sundays and Wednesdays), and
traveler’s list of things to do in Indianapolis skating lessons.
and has had over a million visitors per year and
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and cuddly animals (and a few odd). Spread
across 64 acres of land and with twice as many
exhibits as any other zoo in the state, you’ll
find everything from the rare and endangered,
including white rhinos, Amur tigers, Guinea
baboons, red pandas, and Komodo dragons,
to the most common of cheeky monkeys and
slithery snakes!

COVER STORY

Dallas Choice

Spreading Love & Hip-Hop master at writing and so is Quatro
http://dallaschoice.net Dollaz.

Our friend NoLuvDaPoet was
great too and we all spent
time together. Paul, Quatro,
and I all left for a trip to Cali to
meet with Stay Strap. He runs
Mansion of Mayhem in California.
Things eventually went south
so I headed to Hollywood and
later found myself living on
2nd Street San Pedro, CA. I met
Morgan Choice along the way,
a professional dancer who has
danced for many famous artists.

I was born in Elgin, IL and have One day I asked her if she would
lived all around the Chicago area dance if I got the chance to
through most of my life. I began provide for her as an artist. She
playing guitar and singing around said yes. Soon after separating
12 years old and picked it up very I made the choice to make my
quickly. As the years went by, I fell name Dallas Choice. She has
out of love with guitar and quit inspired me in many ways and
playing and focused on school. her father Leonard Choice, who’s
Time went and I ended up living also a dancer, has been a support
with my cousins. My cousin Paul, to me the whole way. I have
aka Yung Paul, had started rapping dedicated myself to my work and
and I fell in love with the art. The passion with the mindset of never
first time I watched 8 Mile I got giving up.
inspired and had it in my mind When sleeping on the streets of
that I wanted to rap but never Hollywood, living in the freezing
pursued the art until I met up with cold streets of Elgin and Rockford,
my cousin. I started as a manager staying 7 months in a tent in
for my cousin Yung Paul and Elgin, I never let my heart get lost
began to hone the craft of writing and kept pushing through. To the
rap. I worked around the best in streets of Hollywood, San Pedro,
Chicagoland. My cousin Paul is a Rockford, and my hometown
Elgin (the streets that made me
who I am today...) “We Will Win!”

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HEALTH & WELLness

Chillax

by: Dr. Charla Waxman The “HEART” of a panic attack, to really
understand the symptoms, includes:
BS, MBA, EdD H: Hot or feelings of heat in your body
or your face.
Chillax……come on, E: Extreme disorientation, distortion
you can do it! of feelings, vision or control and
exhaustion
Keep calm, calm A: Anxiety and fear, feelings of
down, chill out, don’t impending doom
panic……these R: Racing thoughts, racing breathing,
phrases are printed racing heart and heart attack symptoms
on coffee cups, journals, T-shirts and
we hear them from friends and families
whenever they sense we are about to
“lose it”. Part of the reason for this is
because frantic produces frantic.

No one wants to be in a state of panic, T: Thinking about frightening things,
and no one wants to be a bystander feeling like death is imminent, being
of a panic episode. A panic attack can out of control and overall emotional
be a debilitating experience capable turmoil
of rendering someone incapable of Keep in mind, that many panic attack
making a decision, even a life-saving symptoms do mimic heart attack
one. People experiencing panic have symptoms, and sometimes it is difficult
described it as a range of emotions and to identify one from the other. If there
physical reactions at the highest level, all is any doubt, a trip to the ER is the best
at the same time. Worst of all these panic move. Let medical professionals sort it
outbreaks can occur without warning. So out. Better safe than sorry!
much of the worry about these events Here are some ways to manage panic
is the fact that the panic can return attacks and the symptoms for those
anytime, anywhere. This can cause us to attacks:
become avoidant of people, places, and Don’t be an island: Panic attacks affect
situations sometimes, irrationally. Panic a large portion of the population. Don’t
disorders can control us in a multitude be afraid to share that you have them,
of unhealthy ways, stealing the potential and, in fact, find a partner you can call
for comfortable, happy and healthy lives who can settle you down and talk you
and lifestyles. through it.
A relative of anxiety is panic disorders, Breathe your way through it: A panic
according to the National Council for attack can literally take your breath
Mental Wellbeing, nearly 22% of adults away. Breathe in like you’re smelling
in the U.S. experience anxiety in any flowers, deep and through your nose.
given year. That said, many of us will
experience a panic attack at some point Continued >>
in our lives. If we don’t have a panic
attack, it is certain that we will know boiMAG.com 17
someone who has.

Blow it out through your mouth like Treatment works. There are many
you are blowing out candles. If you therapy styles, so you will be able to
can change your breathing, it is said pick and choose what works for you.
that you can change your feelings. Be a consumer, ask questions, do some
Use refocusing techniques related reading and if a therapy or therapy
to your senses: Cognitive, mindful practice doesn’t feel like a match, try
sensory techniques that make a something or someone else.
difference can include things like, Some talk therapies to consider
think of 5 things you can touch, 4 could be Cognitive Behavioral
things you can smell, 3 things you Therapy or Dialectical Behavioral
can hear, 2 things you can taste, and Therapy, both of these well
1 thing you can see. This technique researched and proven to have
can help you focus away from the value. Many therapy programs
panic and fear and help the feelings rely on these to create impact for
subside. their clients. Sensory therapies
If you have other mental health can include: Eye Movement
conditions and are challenged by Desensitization and Reprocessing
some physical health issues, you and some types of Exposure-
may be more prone to develop Related Therapies. These are also
panic attacks. Watch for physical solidly researched and can make
conditions like asthma, thyroid a real difference. Some consider
diseases, and even diabetes. medication and find good results,
Substance use disorders, depression, too. Some therapies work well
anxiety disorders, and eating together, don’t be surprised if this
disorders may have some links to is a suggestion by your counselor.
panic episodes. Again, find what works best for you.
You deserve to live panic-free with
18 boiMAG.com skills in your tool belt to manage
what comes your way.



PRIDE JOURNEY
Texas
by: Joey Amato
After your morning hike, head to Shep’s Bar-
I had a trip to Texas B-Q, a favorite among the Palestine locals. The
planned prior to the family owned business has created quite a
introduction of the name in the town, so expect a long line when
anti-transgender bills you arrive to the restaurant. It doesn’t look
in state Congress. I like much from the outside but once you taste
considered cancelling the food, you’ll realize why it has become so
the trip completely, popular.
however I realized that
there are thousands of Spend the night at
LGBTQ people living in the historic Redlands
the state who would be negatively affected Hotel, located in the
by boycotts and travel cancellations, so I heart of Palestine. The
decided to forge ahead. Texas is a red state property was built in
with multiple blue dots including Austin, 1914 and features 20
Houston, Dallas, and others. unique suites. I stayed
I started my road trip in Dallas, a place I have in a fabulous corner
visited multiple times before for business. suite which reminded me of boutique hotels
Dallas is a fun city with a thriving LGBTQ in South Beach. The modern room featured
culture. The city’s nightlife is centered around white linens with pops of color. There is also an
the Oak Lawn neighborhood and its main art gallery located in the lobby which features
thoroughfare Cedar Springs Road. Dozens of works from East Texas artists including Stacy
LGBTQ-owned shops, restaurants, salons, and Campbell and Cecilia Bramhall. I acquired
bars line the street giving locals and tourists a works from both of those artists during my stay.
variety of options to choose from. After breakfast head to Oxbow Bakery for a
Don’t party too hard because we are about to slice of their world-famous pies. It’s never too
hit the road and venture to Palestine, Texas, early for pie, especially when they have been
a town located about 2-hours away. Upon voted one of the ‘South’s Best Pies’ by Southern
arrival, it doesn’t seem like much but as you Living Magazine.
explore the East Texas town you begin to
notice its charm and appeal. Many coupled Walk off your pie
LGBTQ families are relocating from Dallas, or during a visit to
buying second homes here, because of its the East Texas
proximity to lakes and natural wonders. Arboretum
One such park is Davey & Botanical
Dogwood Park. The Society, about a
254-acre park is open 20 minute drive
year-round and offers from Palestine.
eight miles of hiking Enjoy two miles
trails. I was a bit early to see the bloom of of hiking trails,
the beautiful dogwood trees, but I heard it is live (enclosed)
quite a remarkable sight. I was visiting during honeybees and
the Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration and the historic
Davey Dogwood Park was the centerpiece for Wofford House
one of the key components of the festival, the Museum, the
Fairy Garden Trails. Dozens of locals recreate oldest home in
miniature fairy lands throughout the park for Henderson County, built in 1850. The arboretum
guests to view. I can honestly say this is the is dedicated to the preservation of the natural
first time I’ve ever seen such a display. environment and the creation of formal and
informal plant collections.

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Not too far away is Oh My Goat, a family It made it difficult to focus on my yoga form,
owned farm offering goat yoga. I had been but I didn’t care. Oh My Goat also features a cute
anxiously awaiting this the entire trip as I had shop where people can purchase T-shirts to
never done goat yoga before. I was expecting remember this memorable experience.
two, maybe three goats interacting with me as Head back to the Redlands Hotel for a quick
I performed yoga poses, but as we settled on wardrobe change before dinner. You can visit
our mats, the owners opened the gates, a herd any one of numerous restaurants located
of goats swarmed the pen. They were so cute throughout the town, or if you are tired from
and curious, each with a unique personality. playing with the goats, try the hotel’s restaurant,
The baby goats were my favorite of course. They Queen St Grille. The causal fine dining
were so inquisitive and friendly. At one point, I restaurant has been voted one of the best in the
had four goats laying on my mat. city and features a variety of southern favorites
at a moderate price point. Most of the entrees
are under $30 so feel free to indulge!
Palestine is also famous for its railroad history.
Train enthusiasts will love taking a ride on the
Texas State Railroad. Book your adventure well
in advance because this experience is typically
sold out during the spring when the dogwood
trees are in full bloom.
Don’t expect to see many rainbow flags in
this part of Texas as it is quite conservative.
However, the people are friendly and
welcoming, so if you like exploring small towns,
then a weekend visit to Palestine should be on
your radar.
Enjoy the Journey!

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by: Dr. Charla Waxman Stigmatizing mental health has been around for
a while. Earlier times demonized mental illness,
BS, MBA, EdD, some beliefs even holding demons responsible for
the challenge of mental illness. Now we know that
According to the National Alliance on a number of factors like genetics, life experiences,
Mental Illness (NAMI), one in 5 of us will and living conditions, can make mental health
experience a mental health condition in our tenuous. The very real information that it is not our
lifetime. Only about 40% of those needing fault to have a mental health condition, does not
treatment, seek help. The National Council seem to stop stigma. Fear of people with mental
for Mental Wellbeing adds that many illness and portrayals of danger, violence and
people wait up to a decade before getting instability are often perpetuated in films and in
a start on the mental health support they reporting of the news.
need. The leading cause for not seeking Seems like we have forgotten that mental illness
treatment or delaying help? If you guessed is, just that, an illness. Anyone can become ill.
stigma, you are absolutely correct. It is not “us” and “them”. It is “us”. As a means of
You may be thinking that with issues related reducing stigma and being increasingly more
to mental health being so front and center, responsible about supporting health in a positive
how is it possible that stigma can be alive and manner, “person first language”, a way to identify
well? Mental illness may be front and center, mental health and other issues, has come to
but it is still misunderstood. We still blame light. People are no longer “schizophrenics”, they
ourselves and see ourselves as weak when are persons living with schizophrenia. People are
we are stressed, depressed, or anxious.“Buck not “addicts”, they have a substance use disorder.
up”, we think,“Pull yourself together!”. NAMI We know that there are many layers of us. We are
has been known to call mental illness the not just a mental illness or even a medical one.
“No Casserole Disease”. That is to say, if you We are so much more and referring to us as a
break a leg and are off of work, people send disease, is no longer how we need (or certainly,
cards and letters and show up at your house want) to be known.
with casseroles and other meals. If you are There's always hope. There are ways to beat
hospitalized for depression, the same people stigma, but we all have to do our part. Person
might not show up with those casseroles first vs illness first language is just one way to
because they may be thinking,“Depression show how supportive you are. Self-care and
is a private matter.”or“What drama!”or they seeking help when you need it may help reduce
feel sorry for you, and just don’t know what to fear of seeking help for someone else. Be a role
say. Stigma is definitely a barrier to health. It model. Tell your story. Speak up when there
is a barrier to the support that we all need to are insensitive jokes or language about mental
feel better. Support is a key factor to resilience illness. Don’t be complacent. Mental health and
and is one of the protective factors for overall how we treat people living with it and refer to it
wellness. Stigma stops support. is very important.

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RIVER NORTH LIVE

Chicago Festival Happening On June 24-26

The annual festival River North an exciting new venue. We invite our
Live Festival, formerly Taste of River neighbors, and all of Chicagoland to
North, will be at new venue, with a come together again to enjoy all we have
new concept for 2022. The event, to offer,” said Brian Israel, President,
produced by River North Residents River North Residents Association.
Association, will take place from “From the incredible location at
June 24 through 26. theMART’s River Park to world-class
River North Live, now a new on-stage entertainment, great food and
riverfront music festival produced more, we’ve created an unforgettable
by Duff Entertainment, will feature experience and can’t wait to mark this
world-class artists including The new beginning for our neighborhood and
Calling, best known for their hit our city.” 
“Wherever You Will Go”, emo and   
pop punk DJ Emo Night Brooklyn, River North Live will take place at
Kalamazoo-based indie rocker theMART’s River Park, located
Michigander, Baysik featuring adjacent to the landmark building’s
Brendan Bayliss and Ryan Stasik South entrance. Set against the iconic
of Umphrey’s McGee, and of façade of theMART along the Chicago
course there'll be lots more. River, with scenic city views and lush
  greenery, River Park is the ideal location
During this three-day music for the festival. 
festival, guests will enjoy a variety   
of top musical acts throughout the For more information, including the
weekend, while taking advantage full performance lineup and more,
of food and drink offerings from please visit www.rivernorthlive.com.
River North and beyond, all against River North Live is sponsored by Q101
a backdrop of Chicago’s wonderful Chicago, East Bank Club, Lagunitas
architecture and great river views. Disorderly Teahouse, Beatbox, NRG and
Beam Suntory’s On the Rocks. 

“After a two-year pandemic hiatus,
we are thrilled to bring a festival
celebrating River North back to
our community this summer in

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CHAKA KAHAN

A New Chapter, A New Collaboration

A singer, songwriter, actor, and activist, After six albums with Rufus nearly all of
Chaka Khan is one of the world’s most which went Gold or Platinum, in 1978
gifted and celebrated musicians the world Chaka Khan started her solo career
has ever known, we are happy to say is releasing the all-time classic “I’m Every
now with the SRG/ILS group for a new Woman” (Ashford and Simpson). Produced
collaboration. by iconic songwriter, arranger, producer,
Chaka Khan has influenced generations of and executive Arif Mardin, the single and
recording artists. Impacting almost every the album, Chaka, cemented Chaka Kahn
popular musical genre and having sold an as a force that was about to take over
estimated 70 million records. popular music.
“Chaka Khan is a beacon of light in our After incredible success both solo and
industry. Her spirit and her vocals soar. It collaborative, in 1984 Chaka released the
is a pleasure working with her on this next iconic album I Feel For You. The title track,
chapter and we got a hot record here.” said a cover of a Prince song, was a gigantic
Claude Villani, Founder and CEO of The pop hit on the radio and MTV and earned
SRG/ILS Group. Chaka her second Grammy Award as a
“I am very proud to be with The SRG/ILS solo artist for Best R&B Vocal Performance.
Group, a company that is run by a real musi- Alongside being a top selling chart topper,
cian who understands the needs of artists the song made history by being the first
that have been overlooked for years.” Chaka R&B song to feature a rap which was
said. performed by Grand Master Melle Mel.
Her legendary career jump started when That kind of forward thinking always kept
Stevie Wonder penned the now classic Chaka Khan one step ahead of and praised
“Tell Me Something Good” for Chaka when by her peers. The late, great Miles Davis
she was lead singer of the R&B, Funk band often said, “She [Chaka] sings like my horn.”
Rufus in 1974. Both the song and the And the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin
album, Rags To Rufus, topped the charts, said, “[Chaka] is a one- of- a -kind, premier
were certified Gold and won the Grammy vocalist.”
that year for Best R&B Vocal Performance. Alongside the hit albums and singles,
Chaka Khan has appeared on stage and
screen in such standout productions as
The Blue Brothers movie, The Color Purple
on Broadway, and Signed, Sealed, and
Delivered a musical based on the music of
her friend Stevie Wonder.
In 2022 the 10-time Grammy Award
winner is about to chart a new path on all
fronts of her record-breaking career. Chaka
is continuing her hit making and chart-
topping ways as she wraps up production
of new music that is both contemporary
and every bit classic Chaka Khan. We look
forward to hearing the new collaboration!
https://chakakahan

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by Jack Santo In engineering roles, AI tools help us
by providing predictive maintenance,
In 2022, we are seeing artificial letting us know ahead of time when
intelligence continue along the path machines will need servicing or
to becoming the most transformative repairing. In knowledge industries, such
technology humanity has ever as law, we will increasingly use tools
developed. According to Google CEO that help us sort through the ever-
Sundar Pichai, its impact will be even growing amount of data that’s available
greater than that of fire or electricity on to find the nuggets of information that
our development as a species. This may we need for a particular task. In just
seem like a very ambitious claim, but about every occupation, smart tools
considering it is already being used to and services are emerging that can help
help us tackle climate change, explore us do our jobs more efficiently, and in
space, and develop treatments for 2022 more of us will find that they are a
cancer, the potential is clearly there. part of our everyday working lives.
The full scale of the impact that giving
machines the ability to make decisions, Language modeling is a process that
and therefore enable decision-making allows machines to understand and
to take place far more quickly and communicate with us in language we
accurately than could ever be done by understand, or even take natural human
humans, is very difficult to conceive languages and turn them into computer
right now. But one thing we can be code that can run programs and
certain of is that in 2022 breakthroughs applications. We have recently seen the
and new developments will continue to release of GPT-3 by OpenAI, the most
push the boundaries of what’s possible. advanced (and largest) language model
There have always been fears that ever created, consisting of around 175
machines or robots will replace billion “parameters”- variables and
human workers and maybe even datapoints that machines can use to
make some roles redundant. However, process language. OpenAI is known to
as companies navigate the process be working on a successor, GPT-4, that
of creating data and AI-literate will be even more powerful. Although
cultures within their teams, we will details haven’t been confirmed, some
increasingly find ourselves working estimate that it may contain up to 100
with or alongside machines that use trillion parameters, making it 500 times
smart and cognitive functionality to larger than GPT-3, and in theory taking
boost our own abilities and skills. In a big step closer to being able to create
some functions, such as marketing, language and hold conversations that
we’re already used to using tools that are indistinguishable from those of a
help us determine which leads are human. It will also become much better
worth pursuing and what value we at creating computer code.
can expect from potential customers.
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TECH TRENDS CONTINUED The concept has become a hot
topic since Mark Zuckerberg spoke
This year the World Economic Forum about creating it by combing virtual
identified cybercrime as potentially reality technology with the social
posing a more significant risk to society foundations of his Facebook platform. 
than terrorism. As machines take AI will undoubtedly be a lynchpin
over more of our lives, hacking and of the metaverse. It will help to
cybercrime inevitably become more of create online environments where
a problem, as every connected device humans will feel at home at having
you add to a network is inevitably their creative impulses nurtured. We
a potential point-of-failure that an will also most likely become used
attacker could use against you.
to sharing our metaverse
As networks of connected devices environments with AI beings
become more complex, identifying that will help us with tasks
those points of failure becomes more we’re there to do, or just be our
complex. This is where AI can play a partner for a game of tennis or
role, though. By analyzing network chess when we want to relax
traffic and learning to recognize and unwind.
patterns that suggest nefarious A big barrier to the adoption
intentions, smart algorithms are of AI-driven efficiency in many
increasingly playing a role in keeping companies is the scarcity of
us safe from 21st century crime. Some skilled AI engineers who can
of the most significant applications of create the necessary tools and
AI that we will see develop in 2022 are algorithms. No-code and low-
likely to be in this area. code solutions aim to overcome this
The metaverse is the name given for a by offering simple interfaces that
unified persistent digital environment, can be used, in theory, to construct
where users can work and play increasingly complex AI systems.
together. It’s a virtual world, like the Much like the way web design and
internet, but with the emphasis on no-code UI tools now let users create
enabling immersive experiences, web pages and other interactive
often created by the users themselves. systems simply by dragging and
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together, no-code AI systems will let
us create smart programs by plugging
together different, pre-made modules
and feeding them with our own
domain-specific data. Technologies
such as natural language processing
and language modeling, like
mentioned above, mean that soon it
may be possible to use nothing more
than our voice or written instructions.
All of this will play a key role in the
ongoing “democratization” of AI and
data technology.