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Fiesta Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing
~serves 2, dairy & gluten free
- 8 leaves of Romaine or red leaf lettuce, rinsed and chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- ¼ of a medium red onion, sliced
- 20 cherry tomatoes, halved
- *Optional: 1 cup of black beans (rinsed if using canned beans)
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- juice of 2 limes
- 3 TBSP fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Start by chopping the vegetables for the salad and place them aside. Then start cooking the chicken breasts. Heat a skillet to medium heat, add the ½ TBSP olive oil, then add the chicken breasts. Place a lid on the skillet and cook the chicken for 6 minutes on each side. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if you wish. (Alternatively you can grill the chicken breasts as well).
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing. Place all ingredients into a food processor or small blender and pulse/blend until the dressing is creaming, set aside. Once the chicken breasts are fully cooked (remember to keep the lid on the entire time, otherwise the chicken will dry out!) remove the pan from the heat source but keep the lid on.
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MasterCard PayPass sees 49% growth in Q1
28 June, 2010
category: Contactless, NFC
MasterCard's PayPass has recorded 49% growth in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period last year, according to bernama.com.
MasterCard says a major contributing factor to this growth is the high level of consumer satisfaction with the contactless payment service, with 94% of PayPass customers reporting they are "satisfied" to "very satisfied."
MasterCard also says it is "accelerating" its NFC mobile payment efforts by working with industry leaders, including Gemalto, to introduce new mobile "Tap & Go" style solutions. One such solution, called the Upteq N-Flex, is a wafer-thin device that can be inserted into virtually any mobile phone to turn it into a payment device. It is currently being piloted in Singapore with DBS Bank, EZ-Link and Starhub.
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Patas Monkey (Erythrocebus patas)
Image credit: © Eric Kilby. From Flickr. Some rights reserved.
|Physical Characteristics
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Eutheria
Order: Primates
Family: Cercopithecidae
Subfamily: Cercopithecinae
Genus: Erythrocebus
Species: Erythrocebus patas (Schreber, 1775) - patas monkey
Subspecies: E. p. baumstarki - southern patas
Body Weight:
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Pelage: Color variable. Back, flanks, and crown reddish-brown; underparts cream or white. Facial features used to distinguish subspecies, some with a white moustache.
|Distribution & Status
|Behavior & Ecology
Range: Tropical Africa; widespread below the Sahara Desert and north of the tropical belt. Nearly spans the continent, west to east. Introduced population in Puerto Rico.
Habitat: Open grassland, savanna, and woodland. Primarily terrestrial.
IUCN Status: Least Concern (2008 assessment)
CITES Appendix: Appendix II
Other Designations: Class B, African Convention
Population in Wild: Numbers unknown. Commonly found in most of its range. Declines in southern geographic range; these populations may have been historic range extensions from previously drier times.
Locomotion: Quadrupedal; walk, lope, and run. Fastest primate; may run up to 55 km/hr (34 mi/hr). Climb and leap from trees. Pounce or leap vertically to catch insects.
Activity Cycle: Diurnal. May travel long distances in forage for food. Typically rest near mid-day. Sleep alone at night in trees.
Social Groups: Live in single male, multi-female groups most of the year. Extra-group males join during the breeding season.
Diet: Omnivores. Primarily consume plants; gum, flowers, and seeds make up a large part of the diet. Arthropods, especially grasshoppers and ants, are a dietary staple.
Predators: Few direct observations of predators killing patas. Canids, felids, spotted hyena, olive baboon, chimpanzee, and Martial Eagle.
|Reproduction & Development
|Species Highlights
Sexual Maturity: Males first reproduce c. 5 years, females c. 3 years; earliest onset of female reproduction of the cercopithecine monkeys.
Litter Size: 1, most typically
Interbirth Interval: 12-14 months; c. 12 most often
Birth Weight: 504 g (c. 16 oz)
Age at Weaning: 3-5 months; first solid food c. 3 months
Longevity: Maximum of 24 years in captivity, 17 years in the wild; uncommonly over 7 years in the wild
Feature Facts: Diurnal, terrestrial monkey. Long legs enable efficient travel for this animal that spends most of the day on the ground. Climbs trees to sleep at night. Lives in single-male, multi-female groups through much of the year. Groups of 8-71 individuals travel within a large home range in search of food. Gum, thorns, flower and seeds of Acacia trees are a large component of the diet, though arthropods are commonly consumed. Male group leaders are peripheral to females and often sit on a high point apart from others. Females begin reproduction c. 3 years of age, earlier than other cercopithecines; 1 offspring born per year thereafter. Males mature c. 5 years of age or once they join with a female to form a heterosexual group.
© 2014-2019 San Diego Zoo Global. Updated July 2014. Taxonomy updated Apr 2019.
How to cite: Patas Monkey (Erythrocebus patas) Fact Sheet. c2014-2019. San Diego (CA): San Diego Zoo Global; [accessed YYYY Mon DD]. http://ielc.libguides.com/sdzg/factsheets/patas.
(note: replace YYYY MMM DD with date accessed, e.g. 2014 Sep 15)
Disclaimer: Although San Diego Zoo Global makes every attempt to provide accurate information, some of the facts provided may become outdated or replaced by new research findings. Questions and comments may be addressed to email@example.com.
We extend our many thanks to Dr. Lynne Isbell for providing expert content review of this fact sheet.
Dr. Isbell received her PhD in animal behavior and has made great contributions to the field of primate socioecology. Her approach is field-oriented, and she has undertaken multi-year studies in Uganda and Kenya and ventured into other regions of Africa and Madagascar. Dr. Isbell currently serves as professor at the University of California, Davis.


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Are you looking for easy, fun, (mostly) family-centered events in Portland this week! Well, we've got some cool ideas for this caliente week! Here's some great ideas for all sorts of ages and budgets! Please message the editor if we missed something or, of you have an event of possible interest to the Hispanic community in Portland.
Happy Summer!
Wednesday, August 8th
PURE PROJECT starts at 5PM
Hosted by Orenco Taphouse
Pure Project Brewing out of San Diego has been making some great beer out there. but this Wednesday you'll get to try it out here!
Murklands W/Vic Secret - A crowd favorite pale ale with organic rye to add some spice and to balance out the fruity esters of peach and citrus from the yeast. Crushable and dank!
La Vie En Rosé - A Costa Rican inspired recipe, this traditional Farmhouse style Saison features a dry finish. Brewed W/locally sourced raw orange blossom honey, organic hibiscus flowers, and grains of paradise from Morocco.
Midnight in London - English Style Breakfast stout w/oats and organic whole leaf Earl Grey tea, and Italian Bergamot. Chocolate and citrusy bergamot is noticeable on the nose over a background of bright black tea, roasted notes and dark chocolate.
Thursday, August 9th
Barbarella 50th Anniversary Cocktail & a Movie
Hosted by McMenamins Mission Theater
We kick off our August "camp" movie spectacular with a real goodie! One of the top campy movies of all, Barbarella. The futuristic gem staring Jane Fonda has a little bit of everything. And fun fact, Duran Duran got there name from this movie, you are welcome when that comes up on your next trivia night.
There will be two showings of the Jane Fonda classic.
Thursday, August 9th 5:30pm
Thursday, August 9th 8:15pm $11 includes a special themed cocktail
Friday, August 10th
Blackout Presents TEA HOUSE
Hosted by Blackout Worldwide
BLACKOUT presents TEA HOUSE
90s soulful, funky house jams on a patio in the sun
TEA HOUSE [te, haus] NOUN, an afternoon drink with dancing....to house music
DJ DragnFire | DJ Blackbars
6pm to Sunset
BLACKOUT is where you dance, PERIOD
Figures & Landscapes: New work by Welder Ramiro Vasquez starts at 6PM
Hosted by Welder Ramiro Vasquez and Local Lounge (Official)
"Figures and Landscapes" further explores my love of this state, and the beautiful people in it. Included in this show are new large scale drawings, smaller paintings, and other previously unseen works on paper. Come enjoy a drink, and support a local queer latino artist."
Saturday, August 11th
Alberta Street Fair starts 11AM
Hosted by Mt. Hood Meadows
Meadows will be at the Alberta Street Fair this summer! We will be teaching kids balancing skills similar to the ones they use skiing and snowboarding. Come visit us and enjoy this awesome, family friendly event! Kids 6 and younger will receive a free season pass and kids ages 7 to 14 will get a free lift ticket (valid during the 2018-19 season).
Get the details or visit their Facebook page.
August Chunky Dunk - PDX (with special guest!) starts 5:15PM
Hosted by Chunky Dunk PDX & Peninsula Park
Come dunk your chunk with us at the Peninsula Pool in North Portland. It's the final dunk of the summer, we'll have a special guest to help us wrap up our summer! The brilliant artist and photographer behind #BodiesLikeOceans, Shoog Mcdaniel (@shooglet and @shoogsart on instagram), will be joining us to help celebrate the end of Dunk season! They would love to do a free underwater group photo shoot with us. Of course, no one has to participate if they don't want to. Participants will receive some photos from the shoot, and Shoog will use the pictures promotionally for their work and may sell some if they turn out awesome! Shoog is also available for private photo shoots while in town, so contact them to schedule if you're interested!
Death Becomes Her: multiple showtimes August 11th through 14th
Hosted by McMenamins Mission Theater and McMenamins Special Events
Meryl Streep is a national treasure and this role is bit different from her normal Oscar winning roles, but she is A-MAAAZZZING in this. Don't miss this fun movie on the big screen. When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival.
Check out their events page for ticket availablitity
Distillery Row Summer Beach Bash starts 6PM
Hosted by Freeland Spirits and 6 others
Join in the fun on Saturday, August 11th at the House Spirits Parking Lot for our third annual Summer Beach Bash! It's not a real beach, but it is a blast. All eight distilleries of Distillery Row, plus three NW distilleries will be on-hand, serving up their favorite, personalized summery cocktails made from Portland's finest handcrafted spirits. Live music by Men from S.U.R.F., games and activities, raffle prizes and swag, a photo booth and food carts. Admission is FREE! Cocktails are $7.
Featuring tastings, cocktails, and bottle sales from New Deal Distillery, Stone Barn Brandyworks, Thomas & Sons Distillery, Wild Roots Vodka, House Spirits Distillery, Rolling River Distillery, Vinn Distillery, Eastside Distilling, Aria Gin, Bull Run Distillery, and Freeland Spirits.
Nikki & Luke's Wild Karaoke Party: Summer Anthems! starts 9PM
Hosted by Nikki Lev The Glitter Beast and Local Lounge (Official)
Nikki and Luke's Wild Karaoke Party is BACK! This Saturday, August 11th! Join us for the wildest, funnest Karaoke party in town with your amazing golden throated hosts, the King and Queen of PDX Karaoke, Luke Matter and Nikki Lev!
Karaoke starts at 9, and goes til closing time! Song theme is "Summer Anthems". Songs about summer? Anthemic songs? Anthemic songs about summer? Bring em all, and heck ignore the theme if you want, we just want you to come out and sing!
Sunday, August 12th
Colors of Redmond is coming to Portland 2018 starts 9AM
Hosted by Colors of Redmond
The City of Roses beckons! Colors of Redmond is coming to Portland!!!
Pass the word to your family & friends and come along to the India Festival 2018 at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland on August 12th 2018. Come visit our booth, and voyage back to India to explore the fabric of a nation. We are packing our truck with a HUGE collection of Banarasis, Kanthas, Tissue, Bandhini sarees. We are also bringing exquisite suits, kurtas, dupattas, skirts, Indo western wear and everything in between that will help showcase the vibrant textile heritage of India. Especially for Portland, we are bringing a fresh stock along with blouses as well. We hope to see you, and ensure you have a remarkable shopping experience. Please feel free to share the invite with your friends. Open to all. We accept cash and credit cards. For enquiries, please call us at: 425 623 6073.
India Festival starts 10AM
Hosted by Pioneer Courthouse Square
India Festival brings India to Pioneer Courthouse Square! This festival is a celebration of India's Independence Day with live music, dance, food and other entertainment. India Festival is hosted by the India Cultural Association, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing Indian cultural awareness.
Monday, August 13th
The Stigma Project: U=U Understanding Science Over Stigma starts 5:30PM
Hosted by Cascade AIDS Project
Please join Cascade AIDS Project for a delicious meal, meaningful conversation, and an evening of knowledge, support, community, and empowerment.
During this interactive and collaborative presentation our guest speakers will unpack the often confusing science behind HIV, and explore what it means for you. What is undetectable? What are CD4 cells and why are they important? How does antiretroviral therapy work? Using accurate, evidence-based information, Part Two of The Stigma Project will answer these questions and more, while challenging misconceptions and misinformation that fuel shame and stigma.
This free event is open to anyone wishing to attend. For more info contact them here!


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BEE? BBBEE? South Africa? How are those two terms related? The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment program or abbreviated BBBEE was launched by the South African government to redress the inequalities of Apartheid by giving previously disadvantaged groups (Black Africans, Coloureds and Indians) economic opportunities previously not available to them. This policy is a pragmatic growth strategy that aims to realize the country's full economic potential.
When it comes to the formation of your own business in South Africa, numerous things have to be thought about. Among those are the requirements and long-term consequences of BBBEE. But how to obtain a BBBEE rating? Which scorecard is applicable? How to interpret the diverse elements on the scorecard? And eventually, how to improve an existing BBBEE rating?
The BBBEE Act does not contain any compulsory regulations for private enterprises or private investors to put into practice. However, based on the "preferential procurement" system, a decent BBBEE rating has become quite important. Otherwise negative economic long-term effects will become obvious.
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Link: Sydney Opera House > Blowback.
Now I'm really confused. Every indication would be that this is some form of artistic rebellion against the current order.
But surely not in Sydney? Sydney-siders only get upset if there is insufficient froth on their cafe latte.
26 - 29 April
Presenter: The Studio at Sydney Opera House
Venue: The Studio
not yet it's difficult
Using the body and video as double agents, not yet it's difficult investigates the dark and violent world of a future Australia subject to a new imperial master.
BLOWBACK tracks the story of cultural activists who hack into Australia's joint communications facility. In the hope it will incite a popular uprising, the group encrypts images from a banned Australian soap-opera onto the facility's operating system.
Inspired by George Bush's Project For The New American Century, not yet it's difficult crosses technology with flesh, acting with noise, comedy with commotion and critique with innuendo to create a clear and present danger for a future Australia.
Written and directed by not yet it's difficult artistic director David Pledger and made in collaboration with the company, BLOWBACK is agitprop tele-theatre, part science fiction, part documentary and part absurdist metaphor.
[n.b. joint communications facility is a euphemism for American satellite receiving site at Pine Gap, so very in the middle of nowhere that just to get there requires desert survival skills. 'Civilians' are not allowed within a 120km exclusion zone. Nobody knows exactly what goes on there but we do know that the US satellite network would be 'blind' to large parts of the planet for several hours a day without it.]


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Rates from £10,000 per week
6 Bedrooms · Sleeps 12
6 Bedrooms · Sleeps 12
Holiday Villa Vogi is a modern beach villa nestling on the coast of Port Heli, literally above a beautiful beach. There are magnificent sea views, an amazing infinity swimming pool with a shaded surrounding area suitable for dining and lounging, as well as a beautiful garden which leads down to the turquoise clear sea with a beach, sunbeds and umbrellas.
Consisting of a main building and two independent guesthouses, this grand villa sleeps up to twelve guests in impressive en-suite bedrooms, and offers a selection of versatile living spaces for easy entertaining. It has high quality finishes, impressive views, a tranquil ambience and large indoor and outdoor spaces for a distinctive and elegant experience.
The décor successfully fuses minimalist sophistication and Greek ambience with elegant furniture and modern materials, which are offset by bold colourful artwork.
- Beach: Secluded pebble beach, 1 minute walk
- Town: Porto Heli, 20 minute drive
- Port: Porto Heli, 20 minute drive
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What HAPPENed at Morning Octane
This past weekend we were up bright and early with Rusnak Auto Group at the Santa Anita Race Track for Morning Octane! Automotive enthusiasts from all over Los Angeles came to watch, share and photograph all that these luxury vehicles have to offer while tapping their foot to the tunes of DJ Herick. Our new Happen Instabox made its debut for all the guests in attendance that hashtagged #morningoctane, providing prints for every fan that uploaded their images to any social media platform. Our favorite HAPPENing videographer Mario was in attendance, capturing all the fun for those not lucky enough to make it. Stay tuned for more on the Happen Instabox and keep your eye out for those pretty-in-pink plates in support of breast cancer awareness for the month of October.
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How do you approach a previous employer about working again with her? Here is a babysitting cover letter raising all your past concerns such as schedule and house rules.
Dear Madame Rouge,
Its always good to hear from you. I am in real need of extra income right now and I've always welcome babysitting jobs with open arms; As you know I am very good with children, I am firm with discipline and I don't overindulge them.
I have read your new ad placement thoroughly and I have a few concerns regarding the schedule. First, may I please request that you enlighten me a bit more about what I need to do in your household and for how many hours a day? A list of my tasks with regards to your children will make things easier for the both of us. I do not want to overstep any boundaries you may have in place with them right now. If the schedule is not too tight (like working full weekends and holidays) I would surely still consider babysitting for you in the coming months.
Thanks for considering my application.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Babysitting Cover Letter for Past Employer
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Cover Letter for a Pianist
A sample cover letter for an musical entertainer such as a pianist, keyboardist or classical musician for a cruise ship position.
Dear Human Resources Officer,
I have previously worked as a department store pianist on a seasonal basis performing on special events during Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter holidays. My regular gigs include fine dining establishments and night spots such as the Cafe Bleu and the Razzmatazz Bistro.
I can improvise impromptu and play requests from patrons. I am also part of the local Cornwall symphony orchestra, playing piano accompaniment for musical celebrities for public festivities, charity events, dinner galas, supported by the city hall.
I am a skilled entertainer as I can motivate a crowd to sing-along and dance to the music. I can do weddings, birthdays, baptisms, bar mitzvahs, anniversaries and corporate parties.
I have enclosed a copy of my demo and resume and would welcome the opportunity to sit with you for an interview. I would also be delighted to play some of my music if there any scheduled auditions in the coming week. You may reach me at 55-7686-8967 for any updates.
Thank you so much
Best Regards,
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Have you ever realized that the most impactful influence on your children's marriage—whether they are two years old and barely able to say "da-da" or twenty-two and about to walk down the aisle—is your marriage? Yes, you! Your marriage to their mom or dad teaches them both directly and indirectly how a married couple works together.
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The Ciudad Perdida trek to the lost city was one of the adventures I was most looking forward to whilst traveling in South America. It is like a more raw form of Machu Picchu. It entails a 4 day trek to a massive piece of archeology amidst the jungle as with Machu Picchu, but with less regulations, and less people. The Machu Picchu Inca trail trek has 500 people per day including porters and travelers, whereas this may have 3-4 groups of 10 people and guides per day.
Being somewhat less glamorous, you have to carry your own backpack, however hammock dorms and the occasional beds are available at each campsite, so tents are a non-issue. All the campsites have cold showers and sinks for you to wash in. Your group will have one chef who travels with you, cooking copious amounts of delicious food and even cutting up and serving the occasional fruit snack along the way. The guides here are easy going and fun, but be prepared as finding an English speaking guide is a rarity. You can hire a translator for an extra fee or you can just wing it and practice your Spanish. Recommended!
The walk through the jungle is not treacherous or overly difficult, though this is the jungle. It will be HOT, so you probably will not smell all that great at the end of the day. You will sweat through all of your clothing, but that's ok, it is part of the experience. The scenery of the jungle, the coco plantations, the mountains and everything that comes with this beautiful adventure will distract you from the heat. The only thing that might distract you from the sweeping mountainous views is the rain. Welcome to the rainforest. It usually rains in the afternoon making the trail hilariously challenging. The mud becomes almost a foot deep and staying upright is almost impossible. This only enhances the fun. During our tour, we wrapped our packs in garbage bags (provided by the guide) and then proceeded to slip, slop, and slide down the trail on our hands, feet, backs, butts and bellies. The task became about who can stand up longest hip-hoping from dry(est) spot to dry(est) spot, eventually leading to everyone falling in some amusing position into the mud.
Your clothes will never dry. You started your day sweating through them in the oppressive heat and humidity. Then you proceeded to slip and slide through the mud in the pouring rain, and if that was not enough you clean yourself up by jumping into a swimming hole or river along the way. By the time you reach camp at around four or five o'clock in the afternoon, you and your group are just a bunch of sopping wet, smelly trekkers. The camps have lines to hang your clothes on but because this is the jungle, the humidity keeps them happily wet. The next morning you just suck it up and start your day wet.
One special aspect of the trek is the opportunity one has to enjoy interactions with the Teyuna people. They are a protected indigenous tribe living in the middle of the jungle. This is the way that they always lived. Unaffected by technology and with a lack of modern education, they maintain nomadic style homes and remain a culture basically untouched. The kids will often come up to you on the trail if you have candy to feed them, but most of the Teyuna people keep their distance and go about their days working their farms. I found it very rewarding and special to experience their lifestyles, even from an arm's length distance as we travelled alongside them. At one of our camps, we had indigenous children doing their laundry in the river in which we swam. Their old school clothes washing technique consisted of dipping their clothes in the water and banging them against the rock to help clean them. I felt very lucky on that day to have had the chance to interact with some of the children who played with me in the stream.
You reach the archeological site on the third morning and it does not disappoint. It is exactly what you would expect, stunning. After an hour's walk and a few stairs you will reach the beginning of the famed terraces. The site goes on and on and the guides who have been doing this for so many years are very passionate, first about Colombia as a whole and second, about their indigenous history. They tour you through each stage of the city and afterwards you have 45 minutes to explore the site, or just sit and take it in. As you leave the city you can expect to stop for a swim under a waterfall which appears as you near the bottom of the valley. It is hard to imagine there are other sites as big as this hidden within the jungle around Colombia. It is nothing short of impressive.
This area has faced its own troubles throughout history, most recently having been rediscovered by grave robbers. A few years ago nine tourists on this trek were kidnapped by the guerillas. Their guides were tied up and they were held for ransom. Fortunately all escaped unharmed. This area was and is still a place of civil unrest. However the Colombian government has made a massive effort to create a safe environment for tourists to enjoy the trek without fear. This is an attempt to make it similar to the financially successful Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. At the top of the lost city there is now a large military fort which maintains a force of twenty soldiers patrolling the area day and night. I personally never felt unsafe during my journey. Apparently our guide was involved in the ransom plan mentioned above and was tied up during the kidnapping. Man, did he have some stories.
For anyone looking to spend a couple days in the jungle in South America, this trek is definitely worth doing. You do not need to worry about the price as no matter where you go it will cost 700,000 Colombian Pesos ($250 USD). All the tour agencies have the same set price. The trek is not overly strenuous. The food is plentiful and delicious. The guides are passionate and knowledgeable. More importantly, the prize at the end of your efforts, the Ciudad Perdida site itself, is worth every penny, every drop of sweat and every splash of mud.


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2018 Suzuki GSX-R750 on Total Motorcycle:
Three decades ago Suzuki revolutionized sport bikes with the introduction of the GSX-R750. Ever since then, the GSX-R750 has remained true to its original concept and championship-winning heritage. On the road or on the track, the GSX-R750 delivers a breathtaking combination of outstanding engine performance, crisp handling, compact size and light weight. Its secret is an unequaled pairing of 750cc performance with the lightweight, compact chassis of a 600cc Supersport, complemented by technologically advanced suspension front and rear. Try a GSX-R750 and you'll quickly realize this motorcycle defines performance riding from the center of the sportbike class.
It wasn't by accident that the original GSX-R750 redefined the high-performance Supersport and shocked the motorcycle world when it was introduced in 1985.
It was a product of integrated design, a talented group of Suzuki chassis, engine and electrical engineers making history by working together to build a more compact and lighter 750cm Supersport.
With an unmatched combination of excellent throttle response, linear power delivery, strong braking, confident handling and class-leading power-to-weight ratio, it was the closest a mass-production four-stroke, four-cylinder streetbike had ever come to being a racebike with lights.
Combustion efficiency is a measure of how completely an engine burns its fuel.
Better combustion efficiency can increase power and torque output across the rpm range; improve throttle response, acceleration and fuel mileage; and reduce emissions.
Mechanical efficiency is a measure of how much of the power and torque produced by an engine actually reaches the rear wheel.
The GSX-R750 and GSX-R600 models both feature completely chassis designs, each based on a more compact, lighter twin-spar aluminum frame with a 15 mm shorter wheelbase.
The GSX-R750's wheelbase is now 1,390 mm while
the GSX-R600's wheelbase now measures 1,385 mm.
The overall combined weight of the transmission gearsets is reduced. The race-proven ramp-and-cam design of the back-torque-limiting clutch reduces pressure on the plates during deceleration, producing smoother downshifting and corner entry and allowing the track rider to concentrate on braking and cornering.
The crankcases carry a six-speed close-ratio transmission with vertically staggered shafts, to reduce overall engine length, and a back-torque-limiting clutch.
The GSX-R600's revised close-ratio six-speed transmission features a taller first-gear ratio and shorter ratios for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th gear, making it easier for a racer to get a good start and also improving straight-line acceleration and drive out of corners.
For the first time, both the Suzuki GSX-R750 and the Suzuki GSX-R600 come with the revolutionary, race-developed Showa Big Piston Front-fork (BPF) inverted front suspension system. Conventional inverted front forks use a cartridge assembly that fits inside the fork leg on each side and typically incorporates a 20 mm piston to control damping.
The four-into-one stainless-steel exhaust system features four individual head pipes and a single collector. The mid-pipe located between the collector and the under-engine exhaust chamber carries a Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) servo-controlled butterfly valve to match exhaust system back-pressure to engine rpm, throttle position and gear position, maximizing torque and improving throttle response, especially in the low-to-mid rpm range. The exhaust chamber leads to stainless-steel S-bend pipe and a titanium muffler shaped and positioned to enhance cornering clearance and improve aerodynamics. A reduction in pipe wall thickness and a smaller, more efficient exhaust chamber and muffler combine to make the GSX-R750 system 1,100 grams lighter and the GSX-R600 system 1,700 grams lighter.
A slightly larger-diameter radiator fan mounted on the efficient, trapezoidal, curved radiator turns on and off based on coolant temperature and improves cooling performance.
Both GSX-Rs feature a repositioned engine management computer (also known as the Engine Control Module, or ECM) to allow the wiring harness to be simplified and made lighter.
The ECM operates a state-of-the-art Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) closed-loop fuel injection system, an advanced ignition system and several emission control systems, producing better throttle response, smoother power delivery, improved mileage and reduced emissions.
With an unmatched combination of excellent throttle response, linear power delivery, strong braking, confident handling and class-leading power-to-weight ratio, it was the closest a mass-production four-stroke, four-cylinder streetbike had ever come to being a racebike with lights.
Reducing mechanical losses by minimizing internal engine friction, reducing the weight of reciprocating internal parts and relieving crankcase pressure can increase mechanical efficiency, putting more of an engine's output to use actually moving and accelerating the motorcycle and also improving fuel mileage and reducing emissions.
The GSX-R750 and GSX-R600 models both feature completely chassis designs, each based on a more compact, lighter twin-spar aluminum frame with a 15 mm shorter wheelbase.
The GSX-R750's wheelbase is now 1,390 mm while the GSX-R600's wheelbase now measures 1,385 mm.
For both models, the shorter wheelbase better centers the combined machine/rider mass between the wheels, improving racetrack cornering and also shortening the reach between the seat and the handlebars. The shorter reach and slightly wider handlebar angle make it easier for the rider to reposition their weight while on the racetrack and also improve comfort on longer highway rides.
2018 Suzuki GSX-R750 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Race Ready Inline-Four
GSX-R750, a breathtaking combination of outstanding engine performance, nimble handling, compact size and light weight.
A breathtaking combination
Experience a breathtaking combination of outstanding engine performance, nimble handling, compact size and light weight. Experience the GSX-R750 – the latest version of The Original GSX-R, the best choice for riders who appreciate a state-of-the-art 750cc engine combined with the compactness of a 600cc Supersport.
Unique 750cc Engine
The 750cc engine is liquid-cooled with Suzuki Ram-Air Direct (SRAD) induction and a digital engine management system. Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC) are driven by a link-plate chain off a forged crankshaft and open four titanium valves per cylinder.
Yoshimura R11 Silencer⁶
Compact, Powerful Engine
The Perfect Balance
Reflecting the GSX-R concept of always being The Top Performer, the GSX-R750 is as compact as a 600cc machine for improved acceleration, handling, cornering and braking.
SHOWA Big Piston Forks (BPF)
Quicker reacting with improved damping and more controlled compression under hard braking. Provides enhanced grip and rider feedback with more controlled weight transfer for a better turn in.
BREMBO Monobloc Radial Mount Calipers
Provide more powerful and consistent braking with greater rigidity for better rider feedback. Reduced unsprung weight provides even better suspension performance.
3-Step Adjustable Footpegs
Allows you to ride in the position that suits you best, providing greater comfort, control and reduces fatigue.
Advanced Rider Technology
The GSX-R750 is equipped with our advanced rider technology, including Suzuki Drive Mode Selector and Suzuki Clutch Assist System.
Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS)
Suzuki Drive Mode Selector
Instrument Cluster
The instrument cluster is a full function type including a gear position indicator. The engine RPM indicator can be programmed for four different rpm settings, which can be used as a reference for up-shift timing on racetracks and on winding roads.
Aerodynamic Bodywork
The bodywork is short front to rear to match the short wheelbase, seatheight remains low for a sportbike at 810mm and the design of the 17 litre fuel tank is low, allowing the rider to tuck in more easily.
Fuel-injected 750cc, 4-cylinder, engine powers a balanced sportbike experience.
Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) lets the rider adjust the power delivery.
Twin-spar aluminum frame and SHOWA big piston fork delivers extraordinary handling.
Twin Brembo Monobloc, radially mounted, front brakes deliver robust stopping power.
Race-ready, iconic GSX-R styling creates sharp looks and an aerodynamic shape.
2018 Suzuki GSX-R750 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Engine Features
Compact 750cc 4-cylinder engine with a race-proven over-square bore/stroke ratio that produces remarkably strong high RPM power delivery.
The energy efficient engine employs forged pistons, shot-peened connecting rods, chrome-nitride-coated upper compression and oil control rings, and pentagonal ventilation holes to reduce frictional and mechanical losses.
Lightweight titanium-alloy valves are controlled by single coil valve springs to reduce valve train mass, reducing mechanical losses at high RPM.
Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection uses eight, fine-spray 8-hole injectors for improved fuel atomization, which contributes to more complete combustion.
An Engine Control Module (ECM) provides state-of-the-art engine management and has enhanced settings to suit the intake and exhaust systems, resulting in better fuel economy and linear throttle response.
Advanced, MotoGP-developed transistorized ignition control programming helps maintain more precise spark timing across the range of engine speed and temperature range.
Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) offers push-button selection of two racing-developed engine control maps to suit road or track conditions, and personal tastes.
4-into-1 stainless-steel exhaust system with a titanium muffler is fitted with a Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) valve that maximizes torque and improves throttle response, especially in the low-to-mid RPM range.
The close-ratio six-speed transmission features a taller first-gear ratio and shorter ratios for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th gear, making it easier for a racer to get a good start while improving straight-line acceleration and drive out of corners.
Race-proven back-torque-limiting clutch contributes to smoother downshifting and corner entry.
Chassis Features
Lightweight and compact twin-spar aluminum-alloy frame is constructed of five cast sections to produce a balance of light weight and strength.
The frame is mated with a cast aluminum swingarm and multi-piece rear sub-frame that's ready for race-track use.
Race-developed, lightweight SHOWA Big Piston front Forks (BPF) deliver superb feedback and consistent performance.
Single SHOWA rear shock features externally adjustable rebound and compression damping, along with adjustable ride height.
Electronically controlled steering damper provides lighter steering at slower speeds and more damping force at racetrack and highway speeds.
Front brakes with fully floating 310mm discs are grasped by radial-mount, four-piston BREMBO monobloc calipers.
Three-spoke cast-aluminum-alloy wheels are shod with lightweight, high-grip front and rear tires for sharp handling.
Three-way adjustable footpegs, adjustable shift lever and short fuel tank help compose a comfortable riding position that permits the positions required for performance riding.
Compact, lightweight instrument cluster with a built-in lap timer/stopwatch and programmable engine RPM indicators to alert the rider to certain shift points.
Trim, simple and lightweight bodywork creates an exciting, aerodynamic style that truly works well at speed.
Distinctive multi-reflector headlight with vertically stacked high and low-beam halogen bulbs is centered between position lights on each side.
Bright, durable LED taillight, with clear lens.
The front turn signal are integrated into the rear-view mirrors while the rear tail section houses the rear signals.
The lightweight instruments also include an analog tachometer and LCD readouts that show speed, odometer, dual trip meter, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature/oil pressure indicator, S-DMS and gear position indicators.
Attention to rider comfort and confidence includes a carefully shaped seat with a high-grip cover.
The wheel rims have pin stripes punctuated by "R" logos that highlight the bike's identity.
Additional Features
Stylized Suzuki "S" 3-D emblems on the fuel tank and the fork upper bracket denotes the quality, sophistication and performance legacy of the brand.
Optional single seat cowl can replace the passenger seat for an even more aggressive look or for use on solo rides, or track days.
A variety of Genuine Suzuki Accessories for GSX-R owners are available including a large selection of Suzuki logo apparel.
12-month limited warranty.
2018 Suzuki GSX-R750 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $12,399 USD
|750cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
|Bore x Stroke
|70.0 mm x 48.7 mm (2.756 in x 1.917 in)
|Compression Ratio
|12.5 : 1
|Fuel System
|Suzuki Fuel Injection
|Wet sump
|Drive Train
|6-speed constant mesh
|Final Drive
|Chain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
|Suspension Front
|Inverted Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
|Suspension Rear
|Link type, coil spring, oil damped
|Brakes Front
|Brembo 4-piston, Disc, twin
|Brakes Rear
|Nissin, 1-piston, Disc single
|Tires Front
|120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
|Tires Rear
|180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
|Fuel Tank Capacity
|17.0 L (4.5 US gallons), 16.0 L (4.2 US gallons) CA model
|Metallic Triton Blue, Candy Daring Red / Glass Sparkle Black -or- Metallic Oort Gray No.3 / Glass Sparkle Black
|Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
|Spark Plugs
|NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
|12V 65W (H9 high-beam) & 12V 55W (H7 low-beam)
|Tail Light
|Dimensions and Curb Weight
|Overall Length
|2030 mm (79.9 in)
|Overall Width
|710 mm (28.0 in)
|1135 mm (44.7 in.)
|Ground Clearance
|130 mm ( 5.1 in)
|Seat Height
|810 mm (31.9 in)
|Curb Weight
|190 kg (419 lbs)
|12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.
2018 Suzuki GSX-R750 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $ CDN
2018 Suzuki GSX-R750 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £9,999 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
|Engine capacity
|4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
|70.0mm x 48.7mm (2.76in x 1.92in)
|Compression ratio
|12.5 : 1
|Wet sump
|Electronic ignition
|Fuel system
|Fuel Injection
|6-speed constant mesh
|110.3kW @ 13200rpm (150PS)
|86.30Nm @ 11200rpm (64.00lb.ft)†
|Front suspension
|Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
|Rear suspension
|Link type, coil spring, oil damped
|Front brakes
|Disc, twin
|Rear brakes
|Front tyres
|Rear tyres
|Overall length
|2030mm (79.92in)
|Overall width
|710mm (27.95in)
|Overall height
|1135mm (44.69in)
|1390mm (54.72in)
|Ground clearance
|130mm (5.12in)
|Seat height
|810mm (31.89in)
|Kerb mass
|190.0kg (418.88lbs)
|Fuel capacity
|17.0 litres (3.7UK gallons)
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Problems facing Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in 2018
The Problem
Substance Abuse treatment facilities face a steep uphill battle when starting. The saturated nature of the industry coupled with complex licensing requirements, high clinical documentation minimums, zoning battles, billing regulations, protocols and marketing woes make starting a facility a daunting and difficult task. Treatment centers are often forced to turn to questionable and even unethical marketing practices. The State of Florida has established the Sober Homes Task Force to combat the growing & caustic menagerie designed to appear as a harmless solution to the substance abuse marketing woes.
In California
In California there are more than 1,200 substance abuse treatment centers. Specifically, in Malibu there are 47 licensed rehabs (even more if you include unlicensed IOP programs) and there are 12,861 residents, that means there is 1 treatment center for every 274 people living in Malibu (substance use disorder or otherwise). The nationally recognized percentage of people with substance use disorders is 8.1%. That means that there is about 1 facility for every 21 addicts in Malibu. Bear in mind that not all those people have high-end PPO insurance policies (the most common limiting factor) that allow them to go to treatment, and not all those people are even seeking help. Very few of those people qualify for treatment (Don't have HMO plans, don't have plans that exclude SA treatment, have a desire to get sober). So, that means that it is possible that there is 1 treatment center for every 1 to 2 qualified people seeking treatment in Malibu. This seems excessive because it is.
Making Matters Worse
To compound this problem, even PPO plans that cover substance abuse are often rejected by treatment centers due to low reimbursements and high incidence of authorization denials from the insurance company. Specifically problematic insurers include two of the biggest insurers in the CA marketplace: Blue Shield CA (Blue Shield of California) and Blue Cross CA (Blue Cross of California). BCBS of CA is a historically poor payer that is known to improperly deny claims. This all contributes to make mental health and substance abuse facility owner operators lives very complicated.
Issues with Marketing
This saturation results in an environment where treatment centers are forced into fierce competition. Many of these facilities are small, poorly funded 6 bed facilities. Many turn to Google, Bing and Yahoo for the answer but find that unless they are spending $15,000 per month or more on AdWords they might not get a single client. So, what are they to do? Some hire ground marketers working exclusively for their facility. Others pony up as much cash as they can and hand it off to a "internet marketing company" in hopes that their cash will materialize into phone calls and admissions. What they don't realize is the company they just handed their money to knows less about substance abuse than they do and care less about the results from the campaign and more about appearing like they are "working on it" so they can keep the invoices going out every month. Still, there are others and they turn finally to the "referent".
Referent To The Rescue?
The referent is also known as a "street marketer" or "body broker". At the most basic level, these "marketers" effectively auction clients off to the highest bidder often fetching between $3,000 and $8,000 per client. They then collect their bounty after the patient has stayed in treatment for 7-10 days. Referents get clients from Alano clubs, personal relationships, relationships with unsuspecting facilities and most insidiously through "recycling". Most commonly, the marketer maintains a relationship with the patient after the patient has admitted into a facility allowing them to track the progress of the client in an apparently harmless show of compassion. This behavior is done in effort to "catch" them after they relapse and leave the facility sending them somewhere else in order to auction them off again. In the worst situations, the referent will pay the client a portion of the "marketing fee" . As you can probably imagine, this practice encourages relapse. Even if the "marketer" doesn't pay the client, the marketer is hoping for a relapse. Patients often cannot cover their responsibilities mandated by their policies (deductibles, coinsurances) and regularly require them to be waived. The federal government only requires facility operators/ owners to submit invoices for deductible and coinsurances (patient's portion of the bill) and leaves the amount unpaid aside from the deductibles and coinsurance up to the discretion of the operator/owner to pursue or not. There is no type of requirement stating that the deductible or coinsurance must be paid, only that it must be billed. The result from the perspective of the insurer is that they are paying time and time again for services that are equally as expensive as your average back surgery. This has propagated a sub industry of negligent, reckless and life endangering behavior that is ultimately funded by insurance and distributed by substance abuse treatment centers who participate.
There is a solution
The current environment is a tough place to be for treatment centers who want to provide legitimate services to those suffering with addiction. Insurance companies are also making it harder for the good facilities to get paid. Insurance providers have no way to differentiate good facilities from the abusers. Also, with such rampant abuse they may as well put up every roadblock possible. The treatment centers are faced with the dilemma of whether to pay a referent and risk their program's integrity or to invest into potentially ineffective marketing. We believe that there is a way to avoid both, and that is by investing into great marketing and advertising specific to the substance abuse industry, while using your time to provide the best possible treatment to your patients. Therefore we suggest working with an elite substance abuse marketing agency in conjunction with a trusted biller. This will let you focus all of your energy on providing a great experience to your patients and improve the quality of your treatment center. Window To Recovery believes the only solution to the major problems facing substance abuse treatment facilities in 2017 and beyond is to provide excellent service to your patients.


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The Newbies Guide To Traffic Generation
For All Beginners First of all you have to be able to understand your audience. Improve engagement and lifetime value by helping users with the different actions you would take. Learn which features increase conversions, engagement and retain customers. Then test ways to improve things on your site that worked and things that haven't worked.


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I have to say that sometimes I feel like a floating eyeball. Yes, I understand that doesn't immediately make sense but think of it this way... Since I have moved to Houston I have seen many different creative lives come and go and sometimes come back again. My new way of describing this is basically "witnessing" and in a city of millions people, it can be hard to wrap my head around the amount of new faces I see. My goal for this year was to archive every important connection I come across.
If my memory serves me correctly, I think I first met Arie Thrasher through her sister Lauren. Although I totally remember seeing her in a yoga class once at the UH Campus Recreation Center and I'm almost positive that I met Lauren at Black Hole. I guess you can describe the mantra of my early college years as "meet lots of people" and "seek lots of knowledge." Lauren was one of the most brave people I had ever met in my life. She was liberated, happy and gifted with so much creativity! I remember going to her house in the Third Ward and being taken by everything: collaged paintings on the walls, poetry flooding the journals on the table, Cocorosie in the background, vibrant colorful produce covering the countertops and stuffed vegan pasta shells in the oven. She shared the house with a roommate and her older sister Arie, who she said was studying business at UH.
Lauren moved to Seattle and I kept in touch with her life virtually. This is when my "super community" started to form. Lauren had posted a picture of her sister on Instagram and I remembered seeing her from the yoga class and I think once from The Honeymoon. I learned later that Arie was good friends with my actual next door neighbor and I was able to reconnect with her again this past November.
After following her on Instagram, I quickly realized that she was the founder of Bea Ying Projects and the alternative art studio space Common House Studios. Instantly intrigued, I clicked through to the website and found myself impressed not only with the work being showcased but also with the overall mission "to provide a platform for early career visual artists of generation Y by producing and promoting group and solo pop-up exhibitions, providing affordable studio space and brokering artwork." As I continued to scroll through the photos, I began to recognize many familiar people ... these were the contemporary artists of our community's next generation.
It is with a very excited heart that I say these last four years I have watched Arie create this moment for herself and her passion. I am beyond excited for what's happening now and what's next for her.
Who is this ambitious hardworking hustle queen you should know? Read on to find out.
You studied business, how did you become interested in the art field?
I first became interested in art as a kiddo. My mother is a multi disciplinary artist and always made sure my sister and I were engaged in something creative. I also consider my father an artist in a sense. He's the most epic story teller I've ever met. They both also encouraged me to be myself and follow my heart. So I think my upbringing put me in an open enough place to appreciate art.
Studying business seemed to be the most practical route for me at 18, a young woman still getting to know myself and what I wanted long term. It turned out that studying entrepreneurship at the Wolff Center was the key experience that opened my mind to realize that anything is possible, including thriving and having a fully engaged, rewarding life while working in the arts. Plus, I see business as the rules and guidelines for surviving in modern society. I think that any artist who wants to be a full time professional, absolutely must be an entrepreneur and wear all the hats (at least in the beginning).
I love your unique name! Where did you first come up with it?
Thank you! It was created while writing poetry. Bea was the name my father wanted to give me but was over ruled by my Momma. I started signing my journals with Bea about 3 months before I started Bea Ying Projects. Then one day I just spontaneously threw the Ying behind the Bea, which was to be pronounced the same as 'being'. (I also was an ignorant American and thought that the 'Yin' in 'Yin Yang' was spelled Ying and I wanted that to imply balance.)
In general, I believe all human beings/beayings are all creators in some shape or form and that's expressed in many ways. Artists take responsibility for that and choose to take conscious action with that creative power. They bring ideas into physical existence and open up, making themselves vulnerable. This is why i'm passionate about art, because of the artists behind it, who have something to say and contribute to the world. There is something we can learn about human nature from every single human creation.
It felt appropriate to name my arts organization Bea Ying Projects because I wanted to create a platform where artists of our generation could explore, develop and display their work and careers without too many unnecessary boundaries. Therefore the name is meant to be very general yet meaningful to my perspectives.
How did Bea Ying Projects start?
When I was 15 I started the art club at my high school. I don't think I knew why at the time, I hardly ever made anything, I think I just liked getting all the artists together in the same place. We would take field trips to DiverseWorks and we even went to an art show at the old Super Happy Fun Land. At the end of the year my friend Leah Gilman and I planed a huge charity art show at the local VFW... and this is what started it all. It was the most fun and fulfilling thing i'd ever done but I didn't think I could make a job out of planning art shows, so I went onto business school.
Bea Ying Projects started 7 years after my first show, with a hunger for action and a seed of opportunity. I graduated from the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship in 2014 with a fire in my heart to do something with what I'd learned and I knew I wanted to get into the art world somehow. So when I was given the opportunity to do a group show in January of 2015 at a friends loft, I took it and ran with it. It turned into a 100 piece show, with 28 artists, on two floors, an installation on the elevator, with a handful of sponsors and valet. I think around 400 people showed up. This one piece kept falling off the wall, but it was a blast. I did 14 more projects in 2015 and learned a ton.
How do you all select the artists for your studio?
Short answer: we select based on an interview process, to find out if our studio and their goals are in alignment.
Because of the studio's guidelines, it almost works as a 6 month program of sorts. We only allow visual, early career artists who are serious about developing their work. We ask them to show their previous work and to set goals for the future. We ask them to contribute to shows every three months and to lease the studio space for at least 6 months. We ask them to engage and commit to a lot. And we hope that they are enthusiastic about working there. The purpose of studio is to create an affordable space for a motivated, ambitious community that inspires each other and that does as much as they can with what they have.
How do you find artists for your pop-up shows? What is this process like?
I find artists through friends, the Common House, through surfing the internet and then sometimes they approach me. There are so many young artists with so much talent, so I follow them on Instagram or friend them on Facebook and just observe. Once I see what lane they are in, I start to think of opportunities that would be a good fit for them. I do a lot of dot connecting and need to do it even more. I may explore an open call format in the future but have only done this once so far. I also accept project/exhibition proposals.
Who are your early influences and who are your influences now?
My mom and my dad are my earliest and most impactful influences. These days I try not to be 'influenced' by too much, although I understand it's inevitable. I try to pay attention to those that I know are smarter than me and learn from them. I definitely draw inspiration from the artists around me and that I see in the world doing dope stuff and living their dreams.
You seem to always have a project lined up. What keeps you going?
Passion and commitment to my dreams keeps me going. I genuinely love art and artists. I also have a tendency to want to push my self all the way to the edge of things and see what happens. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. And experience is the best teacher. Last year I made plenty of mistakes, but feel stronger than ever.
What's next for Bea Ying?
Exhibition-wise, I'm working on a two week long group show with artists Liam Shaw, Rowan Liebrum, Yash Naik, Brandon Mahler and Jenaro Goode that opens at Tomo Mags on April 1st. Check out the Facebook event here. They're all good friends that have similar influences but work in a variety of mediums. I'm excited to see how their work relates and gels together in an exhibition setting. The next open studio at the house will be end of April or early May and we have four new artists in the house whose work blows my mind. There will also be some fascinating screenings and performances happening over the next 6 months at the house.
Behind the scenes-wise, I'd like to find a partner or intern whose interested in contributing 4-5 hours a week on things like, compiling photos of artists work, interviewing them, posting to social media, and miscellaneous help with exhibition planning. I also hope to do some meaningful collaborations with people that I admire in the community. I'd like to expose my artists work to new appreciators and I'd like to continue innovating exhibition formats of presenting art. Long-term I'd like to move towards carving out my niche and formalizing my business model. But first I plan on finding a solid mentor and dedicating some serious time to studying art history.
Check out Bea Ying Project's website
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Dawn Ho is a local principal in the Finance & Projects Group of Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow. She has been with the Firm since April 2003. Prior to joining the Finance & Projects team, Dawn was a disputes lawyer and has experience as a litigator. She was also involved in international arbitration disputes and construction disputes.
Practice Focus
Dawn has extensive experience acting for both lenders and borrowers in domestic and international transactions. She focuses on general banking and finance, acquisition finance and asset finance.
Representative Legal Matters
- Acted for CP All Public Company Limited, the borrower in a USD 6 billion financing facility to fund the acquisition of shares in Siam Makro Public Company Limited.
- Acted for the lenders in a USD 950 million term loan and working capital facilities to a major Indonesian coal mining company.
- Acted for the lenders in relation to a A$ 620 million financing to Frasers Logistics & Industrial Trust for its acquisition of a portfolio of 51 industrial properties in Australia.
- Acted for the borrower in relation to a USD 580 million facility for the acquisition of the shares of a public listed company in Singapore.
- Acted for the lender in relation to a USD 350 million facility to finance the purchase of condensate for the production of light naphtha, middle distillates and aromatics in Indonesia.
- Acted for the lenders in a multi-million loan facility for the refurbishment of a luxury hotel in Yangon.
- Acted for a Thai bank in relation to a USD 168 million facility to a multinational corporation for the acquisition of 10 Trinity Square in London.
- Acted for a Thai bank in relation to a USD 135 million facility for the acquisition of shares in an Indonesian target company.
- Acted for the lenders in a USD 200 million loan facility for the construction of a five-star luxury hotel and residences in central London.
- Acting for the lenders in relation to a USD 112 million facility for the acquisition of shares in a company listed in Oslo, Norway.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Singapore Academy of Law
- Law Society of Singapore
- England & Wales~United Kingdom (2006)
- Singapore (2001)
- National University of Singapore (LL.B. Honours) (2000)
- English
- Mandarin
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas break. Now we're refreshed and ready to take on any challenges in 2018. I wish everyone the best for the new year.
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Editorial: Foundation helps comfort children who have cancer
Thu., Oct. 22, 2009
In the national political arena, health care is about competing constituent interests, counting votes and wading through pages of statistical and fiscal analysis.
On the fourth floor of Providence Sacred Heart Children's Hospital this week in Spokane, a small group of supporters got a reminder that health care is also still about healing, curing and comforting.
We know, of course, that good works go on constantly in a community like Spokane, far from the brilliant spotlight that shines on controversial legislative debates. Routinely and anonymously, ordinary and extraordinary people share not only their money, but also their time and energy because, as Mark Rypien would say, "It's the right thing to do."
Rypien is living proof that fame and glory are no insulation from personal tragedy. He's familiar to Spokane as the Shadle Park graduate who won a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award in 1992. He also lost a 3-year-old son to cancer.
Rypien founded the Rypien Foundation, which now pours hundreds of thousands of dollars into helping childhood cancer patients and their families through the torment he had to endure.
On Tuesday afternoon, at a reception for some of the foundation's board members and donors, Rypien was able to show off a classy children's theater featuring a big-screen TV stocked with preloaded movies. A floor below there's an open-air terrace where youngsters can play basketball or take in a dazzling view of the city.
Special backpacks and pedal cars equipped with IV racks give young oncology patients enough mobility to enjoy these amenities, even while undergoing chemotherapy treatments that previously kept them in their beds.
Less glitzy, but equally important, foundation funding covers a guitar-playing music therapist who visits the Children's Hospital regularly and a patient advocate who guides stunned parents through a blizzard of anxieties that come when a child faces a dread disease. Perhaps it takes someone with personal experience to fully value those positions – which were to be cut until the foundation stepped in.
These and a host of other contributions are demonstrations of what happens in a caring community. The Rypien Foundation cuts a higher profile than most, but it is exemplary of many philanthropic endeavors that sustain Spokane's and other communities' health care delivery.
Long after the halls of Congress have stopped echoing with health care jargon, health care practice will require the kind of dedicated attention that only hometowns can provide.
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Police are appealing for information after a large fire at a derelict building in Mansfield.
Around 12 homes were evacuated following the incident on Victoria Street at around 7.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) and other residents in the area were advised to stay indoors and keep their doors and windows shut because of the smoke.
PICTURES AND VIDEO: Firefighters tackle large fire at derelict Mansfield factory
A joint investigation has been launched by Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service into how the fire started.
Live updates - Police issue appeal after fire
Police are currently working with structural engineers to confirm whether people can return to their homes as soon as possible.
Mansfield fire - What we know so far
Anyone with information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 869 of 31 July 2018.


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Kasco Marine's 8400VFX 2 hp floating aerating fountain is ideal for medium to large ponds.
The classic Kasco "V" fountain pattern, 8′ tall x 32′ wide gives this model a beautiful eye-catching display. The larger motor and enhanced propeller design gives the 8400VFX & 2.3VFX excellent water flow and efficiency. It is precision engineered to add maximum oxygen to improve your pond or lake aeration. It will assist in improving your water quality as well as adding to the aesthetic appeal of your pond.
"My pond had been plagued by algae as the water was murky and unattractive. The installation of the fountain aerator almost immediately transformed my pond from an eyesore to the envy of the neighborhood. The algae problem subsided immediately and the water became clear and vibrant. My fish have come alive with energy and activity. I was also stunned at the quality of the fountain and the beautiful display. The lights are without question, the crowning jewel! – Brent, South Carolina
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In John 6, when Jesus lifts up his eyes and sees a large crowd approaching, he turns to Philip, one of his disciples, and asks him, "Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?" It's a simple question, really. Where do we go, Philip, to provide for these people? Where is the place we need to go? Where are you looking, Philip?
Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up
The "sign" that Jesus gives the Pharisees for disrupting all their temple activities is his death and resurrection. Now, "death" has always surrounded temple activities: the slaughter of innocent animals offered as sacrifices, for example. But in Jesus' day there was "death" of a different kind in the temple.


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Apple debuted new versions of its Mac peripherals on Tuesday with the Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad 2, replacing the aging AA battery-powered predecessors with versions that use Lightning cables to recharge built-in batteries. We've already seen hands-on unboxings for anyone interested but not curious enough to dish out the $330 total for all the new Magic gear, and now iFixit has followed up with the usual teardown and repairability analysis for each new Apple accessory. expand full story
repairability Stories October 16, 2015
iFixit has performed its ritual teardown of Apple's newly refreshed 21.5-inch iMac, and while the machine might be one of Apple's best yet for specs on the low-end desktop, it gets its worst score ever when it comes to repairability.
Earlier this week Apple officially launched the refreshed entry-level 21.5-inch iMac alongside a new Retina 4K 21.5-inch iMac after upgrading its 27-inch model with the new display tech and refreshed internals last year.
While the previous generation iMacs had many of the same issues resulting in a low repairability score, iFixit notes that the new iMac has a number of the same downsides and then some… expand full story
repairability Stories July 17, 2015
Apple introduced a new iPod touch on Wednesday as we expected after selling nearly the same model for almost three years, and today iFixit has shared its routine teardown to grade the device's ability to be repaired and catalog exactly what's inside Apple's newest iOS device.
While the exterior of the new iPod touch remains largely the same aside from new color options and the removal of the Loop camera strap, the teardown does confirm the RAM upgrade caught in benchmarks earlier this week and a slightly larger battery than the previous model… expand full story
repairability Stories March 13, 2013
First Pebble teardown claims watch is unrepairable, lacks Bluetooth 4.0 support (Update: Pebble responds)
Update: We've received information directly from Pebble that the watch does indeed support Bluetooth 4.0. The company provided the following explanation regarding iFixit's findings:
The Bluetooth chips TI sent to Panasonic were labeled CC2560 but have been flashed with the firmware (and BT LE support) of a CC2564. That's why the module was labeled PAN1316. Many chip vendors make silicon consistent between product lines but simply flash different firmware to enable features. Our chips were labeled CC2560 because TI asked us if we wouldn't mind using them with CC2564 firmware to speed up our order. Pebble most definitely has Bluetooth LE support, though it has not yet been enabled in our operating system.
iFixit has performed its usual teardown process for yet another device today, this time giving us a look inside the recently launched Pebble Bluetooth smart watch. iFixit admits it has no way of rating the repairability of this type of device, and for that reason isn't giving it a repairability score like usual. Unfortunately, at first glance the watch doesn't appear to be easily repairable with the report noting waterproofing makes for a "very inaccessible battery." iFixit noted that excessive adhesive used to keep out water made it impossible to access the insides of the device "without compromising the display":
The Pebble employs tons of adhesive to keep water (and tinkerers) out. Add in a bezel around the screen, and it's impossible to separate the cases without compromising the display.
The report also claimed that the Bluetooth chip being used does not appear to support Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE), despite the company promising support for the protocol in a future software update:
The backside of the motherboard houses a Panasonic RF module, promising both Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) functionality, as advertised by the folks at Pebble. Removing the EMI shield reveals a Texas Instruments chip in the same family as, but slightly different than the one we expected. According to its datasheet, this chip doesn't support BLE. Word on the street was that Pebble had BLE functionality just waiting to be activated with a firmware update, but we can't find evidence of the hardware to back up this hidden potential.
The good news is iFixit estimates the battery in Pebble will last 6 to 10 years and the developers confirmed a recycling program will be in place. We'll have to wait for official word from Pebble on the questioned Bluetooth 4.0 support. You can check out the full teardown from iFixit here.
repairability Stories March 1, 2013
Apple's iPads are the hardest tablets to fix, but also need repairs the least
iFixit, the repair guide site that has been vocal about the lack of repairability in Apple's devices, has released a new report that compares the repairability of tablets currently on the market. With the exception of the Microsoft Surface Pro, Apple's iPad lineup lands at the bottom of the list with a 2/10 repairability score.
Among the issues with repairability for iPads: hidden screws complicate disassembly, excessive amounts of adhesive, difficulty removing batteries, and, for some models, a "high chance of cracking the glass during disassembly."
The good news? Apple's iPads are also the most reliable according to several studies, meaning there is much less of a chance that you'll need a repair in the first place.
Coming out on top of iFixit's list is the Dell XPS 10 and Amazon's Kindle Fire. iFixit explained its methodology:
A device with a perfect score will be relatively inexpensive to repair because it is easy to disassemble and has a service manual available. Points are docked based on the difficulty of opening the device, the types of fasteners found inside, and the complexity involved in replacing major components. Points are awarded for upgradability, use of non-proprietary tools for servicing, and component modularity.


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Nicolas Lalevée-2 wrote: > > Le Vendredi 1 Décembre 2006 01:33, negrinv a écrit : >> Thank you Robert for your commnets. I am inclined to agree with you, but >> I >> would like to establish first of all if simplicity of implementation is >> the >> overriding consideration. But before I dwell on that let me say that i >> have >> discovered that I am not a master of DIFF file creation with Eclipse. The >> diff file attachement to my original posting is absurdly large and not >> correct. I have therefore attached a zip file containing the complete >> source code of the classes I modified. I leave it to others to extract >> the >> diffs properly. >> Back to the issue. So far the implementation has not been difficult >> considering that I knew nothing about Lucene internals before I started. >> The reason is that Lucene is very well structured and the changes just >> fitted nicely by adding some code in the right place with minimal changes >> to the existing code. But I admit that the proposed implementation so far >> is not complete and more work is required to overcome some of its >> restrictions. While I like your idea I believe that it imposed too large >> a >> granularity on the encrypted data, all fields will all kinds of data will >> be encrypted including images and others which normally would be left >> alone, thus adding to the performance penalty due to encryption. > > I don't agree with you here. In Lucene, you will encrypt the field data, > the > field names, and the tokens : I would say that is represents at least 2/3 > of > the index size. Then, with the implementation you suggest, I think (sorry > I > didn't took time to see you patch) that every time a lucene data need to > be > read, it is decrypted each time. With an encrypted FS, your kernel will > maintain a cache in RAM for you, so it won't hurt so much. > It needs some bench to see what is effectively the best, but I have doubt > that > your solution will be faster. > > Nicolas. > > > Nicolas, I am all in favour of some tests to establish which solution is best, but I have to say that I don't believe file system or directory encryption in Lucene is really justified. Most operating system already provide this feature, although they are system-wide or policy-based solution, hence not always within individual user control. But if the issue is user control, then I believe Lucene should provide maximum granularity when it comes to choice of data to encrypt. The issue I believe is whether some form of encryption should be provided within Lucene to enable application developers to create applications which offer some data protection under user control, with a minimum of impact, where by impact I mean both on peformance and workload either in Lucene code or user code. I cannot test the performance issues until there is an alternative solution in place. If you have one and you can make it available I will be happy to give it an impartial test. Victor -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Attached-proposed-modifications-to-Lucene-2.0-to-support-Field.Store.Encrypted-tf2727614.html#a7636352 Sent from the Lucene - Java Developer mailing list archive at Nabble.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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The Young Carers Information Guide provides you with useful information about your rights and the issues you may face as a young carer and how we can support you. This includes the following:
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Being a young carer can force you to grow up more quickly than your friends who are the same age as you. You often have much more responsibility such as preparing food, helping to manage medication, even being in charge of the families finance. All of these responsibilities can take its toll and can prevent you from joining in many of the other fun things children your age are doing, such as hanging at a friend's house or just chilling in your room. Because of this young carers can feel they are not coping well and sad.
Our Young Carers Just Talk Service provides a confidential space for you to talk about how you are feeling and provides you with support, tips and solutions to help address or manage your circumstances. You can choose to speak with an experienced counsellor over the phone or meet up with them face to face at a time convenient for you.
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Carers Trust
The Carers Trust's handbook Getting into Work: a Guide for Young Adult Carers is an employment guide to help young adult carers who want to get into work.


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