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English Language Educational Policy in Saudi Arabia Post 21st Century: Enacted Curriculum, Identity, and Modernisation: A Critical Discourse Analysis Approach
There has been limited research focusing on the place of culture and resulting teaching and learning identities in EFL and how these issues impact on EFL policy, curriculum and enacted curriculum, especially textbooks. Even less research has focussed on these issues in the Gulf context. Some international research has explored the role of culture and geopolitical factors affecting EFL policies in the world. Some other studies (several in the Gulf context) have explored global historical and political developments and how they have affected cultures and hence EFL curricula within those cultures. A few studies have explored the enacted curriculum (specifically in relation to textbooks) in Gulf countries and its relationship to the local culture(s) and discourses. This paper is the first in the KSA context to examine the full range of documents including policy, curriculum and textbooks (as representative of enacted curriculum) and to explore how these documents arise out of cultural identities and in turn may have a range of effects on teacher and learner identities.
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Elyas, T., & Badawood, O. (2017). English Language Educational Policy in Saudi Arabia Post 21st Century: Enacted Curriculum, Identity, and Modernisation: A Critical Discourse Analysis Approach. FIRE: Forum for International Research in Education, 3(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.18275/fire201603031093
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Friday Roundup
The CyclingNews' letters column contains a variety of interesting topics for perusal today.
Velonews has an interview with Chris Horner, where he talks about Floyd winning the tour with an inferior team but superior race tactics. No quibbles, "when Floyd won..." (tip from an emailer).
WADAwatch got a polite response from CAS about its Amicus brief in the Landis arbitration, being nicely told to take it and jump in a lake. No surprise there.
Bad Idea Racing has taken blog title to heart and decided to race Cohuta on a fixed gear. He also muses:
Hmmmmmm... I see Dejay, Fuzzy, and Floyd Landis all got in after the registration filled up. Ahhhhhhhhhh.... to be one of the bigs. Do you think a limo picks them up at the airport, or are they helicoptered straight to the venue?
Velo Vortmax thinks that USADA's "Project Believe" is something athletes should be very wary of, and they should be very afraid. Now in order to obtain an AAF all the anti-doping agencies will need is an indication that something in a participant's basic blood or urine chemistry has changed:
How many more promising athletic careers will be destroyed? How many more lives? Changes in biological parameters of urine and blood without a locus cannot substitute for a positive test for exogenous performance enhancing substances. Think. A "biological passport" scheme to detect doping in absence of a "positive test" is useless. Longitudinal tests should only be used when a WADA lab result is inconclusive, or in cases where a valid concern exists that the Adverse Analytical Finding was caused by a departure in International Standards by a WADA accredited lab.
Hammonds and Hausmann (french) describe TAS/CAS, and cites Richard McLaren as one of the notable arbitrators. CAS hears about 22 cases a year.


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Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin
This recipe is all about the technique. It might be the easiest pork tenderloin recipe ever. Just season the pork and pop it in the oven. It is fool proof! I found this over at Sabbespot via Pinterest. Gotta love Pinterest! I used my homemade cajun seasoning on the pork tenderloin, but you can use any seasoning you wish or even the Italian BBQ Marinade that I posted last week. The possibilities are endless!
Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin
(Printable Recipe)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp Cajun/Creole seasoning
1 3/4 lb pork tenderloin
Preheat oven to 500.
Rub tenderloin with olive oil. Sprinkle seasoning over pork. Place pork in a 9x13-in dish.
Put pork in for 15 minutes. Turn off oven. Do not open the door. Let the pork sit in oven 45-60 minutes longer, until meat thermometer reads 145 degrees.
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I have to tell you - I LOVE your recipes! For my husband for Father's Day - I made the pork tenderloin with the Italian BBQ Marinade, the Individual Potato Gratin and the Bacon Cheddar Corn Muffins. I added some fresh green beans to the meal for a little color. Talking about a HIT. My husband thanks you! (and because of you, we go through about a jar of Biscoff spread every week - it's great on Ritz crackers!!)ReplyDelete
Does this ever look tender! Very nice!ReplyDelete
QUICK QUESTION...I dont cook alot of pork so I was wondering if I doubled this how do I adjust the time? Wasnt sure if you double the time or not. It sounds delish!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Lori - I don't think you would need to adjust the time if you are using 2 tenderloins. Only if you are using a thicker cut of meat like a pork loin.Delete
Oh, you know that looks good!ReplyDelete
This looks so great... last time I tried a pork tenderloin, I put it in the crock pot. It was so dried out I had to toss it. I'm not giving up on pork! I'm going to give this one a shot and hoping it works for me... I'm a Pinterest addict too...ReplyDelete
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I am making this for my bunco girls tomorrow :)ReplyDelete
I tried this yesterday evening, it turned out beautifully. I had a liquid marinade, so simply soaked the tenderloin in the liquid marinade for the brief time it took for the oven to reach 500. I then drained it, rubbed it with olive oil and added salt and pepper, and proceeded with the remainder of the recipe. It cooked perfectly, although after the 1 hour resting in the oven, the internal temp was 170 -- way over the the recommended, but that was okay with me. It remained very flavorful and juicy.ReplyDelete
I have been on a tenderloin kick lately! Like you said, they are so flexible and you can use just about any seasonings.ReplyDelete
I made this the other night and it was fantastic. I used a Lawreys Sundried Tomato and Garlic spice pack I had and it was super tasty. Thanks so much for the recipe!!ReplyDelete
IMPORTANT warning ... don't be tempted to extend the oven cooking time just because your loin might be a bit larger. I made that mistake and mine was a bit dry. Since you can now cook pork a little pink it would have been perfect had I not messed with the great directions.
I tried this recipe last night, and it came out very tasty. But my only comment is that 45-60 minutes of rest time in the oven is way too long if you want the tenderloin a nice pink in the middle.ReplyDelete
I checked the meat at 38 minutes and it was already 180 in the thickest part, so I removed it. Next time, I will probably cook at 475 and then check at 30 minutes.
It was still very moist but overdone for my tastes.
- AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:26 PM
I'm so excited to get my oven fixed so I can try this! Thanks for your recipe. My best friend said this is the best roasted pork tenderloin she found in the internet!ReplyDelete
- Georgia
Wonderful recipe - thank you! I do agree with Ed - I had a smallish tenderloin and checked it after 22 minutes with the oven off and it was 180 degrees. Turned out fabulous!ReplyDelete
Do I cover this dish?ReplyDelete
I'm planning a dinner party and will be cooking 3 tenderloins - probably a little over a pound each. Would that affect the oven time? Should I put them on a baking sheet so there is more room?ReplyDeleteReplies
Shouldn't affect the time. I would use two pans - you don't want to crowd the tenderloins.Delete
This looks so delicious! My oven is broken, but I do have a small counter-top oven, only problem is that the highest temp I can cook at is 450...I was wondering if you have any suggestions as to whether I could cook it successfully at 450, and how would I adjust the cooking/resting times? Thanks in advance!ReplyDelete
We like our pork with some pink inside. Loved the method. We took ours out of the oven after the initial 15 minutes and let it rest for 10 and it was perfect!ReplyDelete
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I have this in the oven right now & I like mine well done. I set my timer for 50 minutes AFTER I cooked it for 15 minutes. Anyone think it would need to go the full hour? BTW- it's a pound & a halfReplyDelete
Read more: http://www.plainchicken.com/2012/06/oven-roasted-pork-tenderloin.html#ixzz3APBcAClx
I've made a lot of your recipes, but this one is one the BEST! BTW- I let it go 55 minutes in the oven after the initial 15 minutes of cook time & it was perfect. Still very juicy. We just finished eating it.The Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning gives it a nice little kick. I posted pics on my page. Can't wait to make it again, thanks!ReplyDelete
I'm making this right now, and should i add a little water to the bottom of the foil pan im using? ?Please helpReplyDeleteReplies
I didn't use any water, but you can add some if you feel it needs it.Delete
Thank you! Also, is it ok I'm using a tin instead of glass?ReplyDeleteReplies
That should be fine. Good luck!Delete
Thanks 😆 I'm very excited and hopefully my fiance will love it and be proud I finally cooked 🍜ReplyDelete


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Now Gary Wants A Land-Based Casino
Gary originally had two, separately-owned riverboat licenses until Donald Trump sold his license to Don Barden, the other license holder, two years ago. Gary officials are upset because the consolidation of the two licenses has led to a loss of jobs in the city. They want the Indiana Gaming Commission to rebid the second license. It seems to me that's something the local officials should have thought about when they stood by and allowed the Commission to approve Barden's purchase of the Trump license.
Barden's Majestic Star casino is none too happy about the position now taken by local officials. A comment by the casino's general manager David Schugar isn't likely to sit well with some. "We think that what is good for Don Barden is good for the city," Schugar told Walsh. "We wish the city would get behind us," Schugar added.
Barden wants to build one, large barge casino to replace the existing riverboats. The Commission is expected to vote in June on a renewal of both licenses for a 3-year period for Barden.
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- Wilson46201 said...
The original impetus for casino gambling in the state of Indiana was for the economic redevelopment of Gary (that city having been devastated by the collapse of the U.S. steel industry). Gambling enterprises then spread all over the state. Now the City of Gary returns to the well...
A basic rule of gambling: in the long run, the house always wins!
Remember Hill Valley in Back-to-the-Future 3?
One of the main, loud opponents of gambling at the outset, was Rev. Dr. Richard Hamilton, formerly pastor of North U.M. Church.
A solemn but imposing man, he railed against its main victims: those who cannot afford the habit in the first place.
(He's the father of sitting Federal Judge David, and the brother of former US Rep Lee)
He was right, of course. And now gambling revenues prop up the state budget big-time.
But if this plague is to exist, why can't everyone be treated equally? Fairness in a greed-based business...hmmmm...perhaps a difficult concept.
But Hoosiers, at their core, on big issues and small, seem to settle around the "fairness" concept. It is a huge advantage to living and doing business here. With rare exception, the final result in any business or personal deal is usually fairness. Our culture rewards it and demands it. Unlike many other areas of the country.
Just a thought.
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
When reset buttons work
I hate reset buttons.
I didn't have any strong feelings about them until I watched Star Trek: Voyager, where they were a weekly occurrence. The ship would be half destroyed in a battle, but by the next week it would be as though the damage never happened. Or someone would die/turn into a salamander/make some other major change, only to be restored/rehumanified/returned to wherever they'd been before the change. On the whole, this struck me as a cheap way to wring sentiment from the readers while not disturbing the status quo.
And some time after that I read the anti-reset button, George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones, which further cemented my belief that when characters suffer (or die), they shouldn't be miraculously healed or resurrected in a hurry. In other words, no reset buttons.
So it came as a bit of a surprise to enjoy a book with a reset-button plot – especially to the point where it made me want to write something similar. And it made me want to analyze why that worked.
The book is question is a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine novel titled Fallen Heroes, by Dafydd ab Hugh. In it, two characters are involuntarily sent forward in time by a few days, and they find everyone else murdered. They have to get back to their own time and prevent the murders.
So, why did this work for me?
The story made me want the button to be pressed.
A lot of reset buttons change a bad situation. They don't change a situation so unbearable that the reader will want any way out of it, any way at all.
In the Star Trek universe, of course, the writer didn't have a choice – the main characters couldn't have died (and certainly not en masse). But the cleverness of the story was to make the readers grieve for their deaths – flashbacks showed how they went down fighting – and want this to be undone.
If a character is mutilated by the villain, as in David Farland's The Runelords, I don't want them to be magically healed (so I stopped reading the series when that happened). If just one character dies nobly, the readers might resign themselves to the character staying dead. But all of them, down to the kids? That's too much to take. Anything would be better, including the reset button.
The story made the characters committed to pressing it.
If the plot is focused on something other than the reset button, activating this plot device will feel like a cheat. Say the hero is trying to find the mystical jewel of Lumpit (so he can give it to a wizard to use against an invading army), and during his quest he loses an arm. Or two, or three. But when he finds it, the jewel magically restores him to full health. Readers will feel justified in hurling the book at the wall. Or in my case, placing it on the floor and jumping up and down on it.
Fallen Heroes, on the other hand, worked because it acknowledged the reset button from the start, rather than trying to slip it in as a happy coincidence or after-effect of some other event or object. The restoration of the status quo didn't seem like something bestowed on the characters by an author who was too fond of them to let anything permanently bad happen to them. It was a goal the characters struggled towards and finally reached. And when they did, I was happy for them.
No matter how much I dislike some plot device, there's always an exception – when the author is good enough to make it work.
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- Paige Jeffrey said...
I think authors need to find their personal line between too innocent/not realistic and too gritty or depressing - and I think readers make their own too depending on their reaction to the book they're reading.
If a book does use something like a reset button and coddles its characters, it begins to feel fake and that'll ruin one's immersion into the story. Depending on one's personal tastes, some books can go too far to the other side and their grittiness turns depressing, especially if the reader wants to escape from their stress!
Anyways, fantastic article!
- June 13, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Interesting comments about this. I read one book which had not one, but two reset buttons. The main character was trashed so badly that she was going to die. Reset button #1: She eats a dead critter whose meat heals her. But when she does that, she loses her magic abilities because the dead critter has corrupted it. Reset Button #2. It's temporary. It wears off a chapter later.
The worst part was that if the author hadn't trashed the character to the point of death, neither of the reset buttons would have been needed.
L.M. Adams
- June 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM
That's why I love sci-fi shows like, Farscape and B5. The characters change and grow from their experiences.
I do love ST (I grew up on it), but the thing that always bothered me, is that they were never emotionally affected by *anything*. They could die and come back to life, be cloned, be reduced to animal selves, and the next episode they would be absolutely fine. (The only time they ever dealt with anything was with Picard and the Borg. He got that one ep when he visits his brother on Earth to come to terms with his ordeal)
I'm not sure if those examples are "reset" because they never said the things in the episodes never happened. It's just from ep to ep, things were conveniently forgotten.
- June 14, 2009 at 2:35 PM
- Marian Perera said...
Hey Tasha,
That's a good point, though IMO emotional reset buttons are much more common in fiction - for instance, in romance, that would be the heroine who's nearly raped by the villain but who forgets it as soon as the hero kisses her.
In the Star Trek example, I wonder if writers were constrained from changing the characters from whatever default that they were at the start of the series. It would have been wonderful to see an gradual realistic example of character growth or devolution - to witness someone slowly changing their views on racism, for instance. In either direction.
- June 14, 2009 at 8:48 PM
- Marian Perera said...
Hey Linda,
I really dislike it when whatever affects the character is temporary and they (and we) don't realize it. It's just too much of a happy event courtesy of the author.
What you said about the author trashing the character reminds me of an R. A. Salvatore novel where the drow capture and torture Drizzt, reviving him through some kind of magic potion which magically heals him so they can keep torturing him. Needless to say, they leave a flask of the potion nearby and when his friends inevitably break in, they use it to magically heal him.
Talk about eating your cake and having it too.
- June 14, 2009 at 8:53 PM
- Marian Perera said...
Hi Paige, thanks for commenting!
Yes, I think many reset buttons are used for the reason you mentioned - the bleakness and tragedy gets to be too much.
Even my perennial favorite example, A Song of Ice and Fire, has a couple of instances where characters believed to be dead are found to be in somewhat better condition. Though that's always due to the characters' own skills or resources.
- June 14, 2009 at 9:13 PM
- Polenth said...
That's one of the few time travel books I actually like. I think it's because despite resetting the past, there are consequences. They remember what happened in the future and will have to live with it, so they still have scars.
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Some time within the next 4 weeks, I'm hopefully going to give birth in my home.
Today, my housemate brought home an article from that bastion of journalism the Metro-Herald (http://e-edition.metroherald.ie/2010/07/30/ page 5) claiming that homebirth puts babies at risk.
The research paper in question (by Wax et al) is behind a paywall, and might well go over my head anyway, but I did what I could to find as much detail as possible on the tubes. (Detail is definitely not forthcoming in the Metro "article").
The first few links I found reported the findings in more or less detail:
Summary: the original journal article claims that while "perinatal" mortality rates are the same for planned homebirth and low-risk hospital birth, "neonatal" mortality rates are almost 3 times higher for planned homebirth. (It also claims that if you include babies with congenital birth defects, "neonatal" mortality rates are only twice as bad — which I find puzzling).
I nearly gave up after reading the latter, because I figured that was the most detail I was going to find outside of the article itself.
Later I went back to the search results and spotted these:
Summary: these are critiques of the paper published by The American College of Nurse-Midwives and the National Childbirth Trust. Basically they make the Wax et al paper sound – at best – incompetent. It's a meta-analysis of other research that doesn't indicate why some papers were included and others excluded; doesn't insist on a consistent definition of "neonatal"; doesn't include enough cases (in the neonatal analysis) to avoid systematic error of insufficient data; includes one study that counts twins, preterm births and post-term births in the home birth group but not in the planned hospital births group (amongst other things). In short, the Wax et al paper seems to be a crock of shit.
The Metro reported that "Midwives criticised the editorial, saying childbirth was 'not an illness' and insisting home birth was generally safe." Science reporting at its finest.
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Sunday, December 10th, 2017
Execution, Productivity, and Time
Here is what I know about getting things done in a large organization.
l. The amount of time put into work whether day to day or strategic initiative does not equal what you get out of the time. So measuring the time taken doesn't matter unless you absolutely know that the time "taken" from other stuff matters more.
2. How you design the use of time can make a sea change difference. Fifty hours for 10 people can be two hours a week for twenty-five weeks or one five day week every day. Each is good at getting different things done.
3. Setting a deadline is an art. Too close and anxiety and sloppiness cause waste and too distant and project fatigue settles over the creativity and urgency and smothers it. A right timed rock and a hard place can produce in an unexpected way.
4. Breaking work in to too many milestones and mini-deadlines seems controlled and tidy but can kill the serendipity of more looseness in the work so that it can veer where it needs to veer. I've seen work head into a dead end because the right turn/change was not taken or made.
5. Big projects that attract resources and executive sponsorship can become an elite club. The participants get special training, perks, and attention. When there are a multitude of these, there is a talent drain from the every day work and also a burdened elite serving on too many special initiatives. The core business needs to count more than the projects.
6. Straining toward creativity and producing new doesn't work. People need breaks from concentration. There is a kind of idea fatigue or mental gridlock that occurs. There needs to be an intuitive flow of push and relax and push and play and letting go. Hand to the flame ceates diminishing returns almost hour by hour.
7. Personal productivity is idiosyncratic. Every executive has their own system. Some leaders know exactly how to procrastinate so that when that Board report is due, they wait for the pressure to build. Many have come-up files for tracking work. Some have elaborate calendars on the wall. Mis-use of the calendar is one of the biggest execution drainers for the top leaders. Rather than start with the set meetings for the year which begins to kill executive flexibility immediately, the yearly or longer timeline should be guided by goals for the year and focused on how to create momentum and accomplishment. Who and what do I need to see and how often to make this year productive from a top leader point of view.
8. Meetings are a mis-used vehicles for getting things done. There is too much talk about what has been done, reporting to make everyone feel like there is progress and solving problems that should be solved somewhere else. The question for each meeting should be what major goal are we furthering together in this meeting and what is the best method to do it.
10. Gathering places, cafeteria moments, hallways, informal in and out of offices is where hidden productivity comes from. Bumping into one another to chat about work,works. Off the record unformed ideas, a seemingly silly solution, a new approach need some time to gather momentum and shape before facing a deaded formal meeting.
As with most organizational opimization, the balance is between art and science and then balance has to be calibrated all of the ———time.


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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Too Many Chokos, Part 1
These are chokos. Also known as chayotes (apparently - though I didn't meet these little guys till I moved to Australia, where they're called chokos.) They grow on long, looping vines that stretch across people's backyards here in Brisbane. You're more likely to get given a bag of them by a friend, or workmate, or relative than you are to actually buy them. And if you're lucky enough to have a vine at home ... well, you'll be the one giving them away.
Until you read these recipes. Then you might just keep them all for yourself. Every. last. one.
And the first? Will also be the most basic.
(to get you started)
*vegans can of course substitute olive oil
The time
10 min
The ingredients
chokos, washed and chopped into small chunks (you don't have to peel them)
organic butter or olive oil
sea salt
The process
1. Steam the chokos until tender (but not mushy).
2. Douse in butter and salt, to taste.
The cost
Almost nothing! I've never bought chokos as I seem to have lots of friends and family who (fortunately for me) like offloading their extras
Want more inspiration? To me, chokos taste a bit like zucchini ... so I'd give them a go in any number of zucchini-based recipes ... like Whatever You've Got Muffins or Zucchini Cake. So this is a start ... stay tuned for more choko recipes soon.
Amanda xx
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- Paula said... [Reply to comment]
I've never seen nor heard of chokos before. Love learning about new things and looking forward to your recipes.
- April 3, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
@Paula Well, if you've ever had an apple pie at McDonald's ... there's actually debate as to whether it's chokos instead of apples! (or so I read online ... ;) )
- April 3, 2011 at 7:38 PM
- Cacau said... [Reply to comment]
Amanda, here in Brazil we call them chuchu (xoo-xoo) and they are very cheap and popular. Im my hometown there's a classic with shrimp cooked in a tomato sauce and cubed chuchu. So tasty!
And there's more! We eat them pan-fried, have you ever tried?
- April 4, 2011 at 3:24 PM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
@Cacau Thanks Cacau! I haven't had them pan-fried ... yet! And I'm not into seafood, but my two housemates are ... I think they'll love that idea ...
- April 5, 2011 at 6:26 AM
In Louisiana they are called merliton. Merliton and Shrimp casserole is scrumptious!
- June 17, 2011 at 1:57 PM
- Aryk... said... [Reply to comment]
Here in Seattle, we have them in most stores. I just eat them raw like I would eat an apple. The flavour is subtle and geen. I also slice them up and use them as a crunch in salads. Mmmm
Glad to know how to ask for them overseas :)
- January 4, 2013 at 3:26 PM
My chinese neighbour taught me to use chokos in stir-fry. They don't taste of much, but hold the sauce taste and add volume and veges.
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Here you will get information on some of the larger research projects coordinated by ATB.
For more projects see Research programs.
The aim of the project Intelligence for Soil – Integrated System for Site-Specific Soil Fertility Management I4S is to develop a sensor-based system, which in particular provides recommendations for site-specific fertilization management and is therefore intended to improve soil functions and reduce environmental pollution. With the help of newly developed mobile soil sensors and soil modeling processes, spatially highly resolved information is obtained. The data will be used by a user-friendly decision support system for the control of N-, P-, K- and lime fertilization - differentiated for almost every square meter of soil. ATB coordinates with I4S one of 10 interdisciplinary research projects within Bonares - Soil as a sustainable resource for the bioeconomy, a funding initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF).
The project COOL aims at the development of an application software for flow measurements and modeling of boxes and storage rooms, both for the establishment of new premises regarding design, box design and-stacking, fan selection and operation as well as for energy and product quality-related optimization of already commissioned spaces. Through this holistic approach energy savings of more than 20% from the current about 80 kWh per tonne of product and storage season are to be achieved.
COOL is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) in the framework of the program "Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM)".
Contact: Dr. Ulrike Praeger
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OptiBarn is targeting to develop region-specific, sustainable adaptation strategies to climate change for animal housing. OptiBarn is focusing on an optimized climatization of naturally ventilated buildings for dairy farms. These housing systems are particularly affected by climate change since extremes and variabilities in the outdoor climate are directly reflected in the indoor environment. OptiBarn will develop innovative technical and management solutions under practical conditions to improve animal welfare. The transnational project "Optimized animal specific barn climatization facing temperature rise and increased climate variability (OptiBarn)" is funded in the framework of the FACCE ERA-NET+ Initiative "Climate Smart Agriculture" by BMBF and BMEL and supported by the project agency BLE.
The project "Nitrogen-Turnover" ("N-Umsatz") targets the development and optimization of process engineering and microbiological solutions to avoid ammonia inhibition in the biogas production process. The focus is biogas production using nitrogen rich renewables and residues from agriculture as feedstocks. Special interest is focused on system microbiology.
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I read I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi before I read The Richest Man in Babylon (see previous post).
However, I Will Teach You To Be Rich (IWT) can be taken as building on many of the principles in The Richest Man in Babylon (RMB).
IWT is RMB for the 21st century.
IWT is split into 6 sections:
Get out of debt
Don't save or invest until you've got out of debt. Interest rates on credit card debts far outweigh any possible gains from high-interest savings accounts or investments in equities or bonds.
Sethi gives the reader scripts for negotiating lower credit card interest rates to help you pay off your debts faster.
Set up no-fee, high-interest bank accounts
This is harder to do now in the post-2008 low interest rate world. Still you can find no-fee accounts and accounts with more attractive rates. As of writing, check out the Santander 123 current account which pays 3% on balances up to £20,000.
Open an investment account
Savings will only get you so far. You need a return above inflation to keep your money. In the UK, that's about 2%.
Historically, equities return around 8% per year.
The enemies of good long-term investing are things that eat into your profits.
Fees, taxes and poor investments.
Pick a low-cost investment account (like Hargreaves Lansdown).
Pick a tax-free account like a Stocks and Shares ISA (again see Hargreaves Lansdown)
Most managers lose against the market. Instead, beat 85% of managers by just buying the market. This means investing in Index tracker funds which have the advantage of being lower cost than active managers. Again, remember that fees eat into your returns.
Conscious spending
Track where your money is going. Stop spending money on things you don't want. Spend money on things that you value.
Automate your financial system
We are not rational creatures. We have limited willpower. Take this fallibility out of the equation by setting up automatic mechanisms to move money through your system, from salary to investments.
Get your investments right
Invest your hard earned savings wisely. Invest according to your age. When you're young, lean more heavily to equities, and reduce your exposure when you're older.
Follow successful asset allocation (i.e. the split between your asset type – equities, bonds, cash, property).
Sethi recommends David Swenson's asset allocation split. Swenson is the legendary Chief Investment Officer of Yale's Endowment Fund.
What can we learn from I Will Teach You To Be Rich?
I Will Teach You To Be Rich is filled with practical and genuinely helpful, detailed advice.
I took two main insights from IWT.
Firstly, the overarching framework for getting rich.
(1) Get of of debt.
(2) Save as much as you can.
(3) Invest these savings according to a proven asset allocation like David Swenson's.
(4) Rebalance the asset allocation periodically.
Secondly, and more importantly, how Sethi recognises the reality of how we as humans are irrational and often our own worst enemy in working towards our goals.
So the overarching framework makes sense. We know it makes sense.
So why isn't everyone rich?
Because it's hard and requires discipline. We'd rather spend the money.
Sethi's advice doesn't rely on willpower and self-discipline.
He advocates automating and systematising.
Set up your bank accounts to automatically remove money to a savings account and your investment account. This way, it's not relying on you to remember to transfer the funds across.
I've automated my savings and investments.
Every month, I get paid into my current account. The next day, I've set an automatic rule for the next day to sweep £500 to my investment ISA, which then has automatic instructions to invest in equity funds and bonds. I haven't taken Sethi's advice on asset allocation. Yet.
His argument for following a great like David Swenson is persuasive.
In essence, why would I think I was more qualified to allocate assets than an investing great?
I definitely recommend this book. My biggest problem was having a 'head in the sand' approach to my personal finances. This book gave me the framework to take control of my money and peace of mind was worth way more than the cost of a paperback. I've actually bought more copies to give to friends and family.


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Maseed Productions, pronounced (Ma-seed) is full service music production and recording studio located in the Inland Empire by way of Lake Elsinore California. Maseed was established in 1994 and quickly gained notoriety as being one of Orange's first music production labels that specialized in underground and east coast style hip-hop.
Maseed Productions is owned and operated by producer/engineer Tony C. Tony C., (formerly know as TONE.E.SEE the Visualist) got his start in music production by first being an MC with a desire to develop his own style and brand. Being an MC gave Tony C. an advantage when it came to music production because he knew exactly how to make the types of beats that an MC would feel at home rhyming over. Tony went on to produce for many local and established hip-hop and R&B acts starting from the early 90s to present day. He attended Long Beach City College circa 1996 where he was enrolled in the music recording program. It was there were he was formally trained in audio engineering, mixing and mastering. Tony C. went on to collaborate with other notable producers from the L.A. and Hollywood area which led him to opportunities to showcase his music at some of the most famous studios in the world.
In the early 2000's Tony C. released his first album entitled "Tonacity". The album was composed of his production and the rap/R&B vocals of various artists that have worked with him throughout the years on various projects. The Tonacity album was distributed and reached fans as far away as Germany. Circa 2007, Tony C. received his first industry placement, (thanks to long time friend and collaborator, Kareem Fort) when he did the remix to Hipnott Records recording artists, Spectac and Amiri's hit song entitled "My God". From there Tony C. continued to work with the label on other projects such as "The Executive Suite" album which featured acts like Rapsody, Dave East, Raven Sorvino, The Bodega Bruvas, Head Krack of the Ricky Smiley Show, Boog Brown, 4-IZE, Hardwerk, Senior Kaos, Noni Spitz and a long list of others. Most recently, Tony C. had the opportunity to remix the hit single "So High" for Australian R&B singer, Annie Medling.
Maseed Productions started small and has always been a conduit for aspiring artists looking to live out their dreams but, who don't necessarily have the budget to do so.
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Top 5 Websites to Use When Planning a Holiday
Hey Folks! So my 1 month venture into South East Asia has come to an end :(. It's been an amazing experience and I'm sure they'll be many more travel opportunities ahead. On a brighter note, London is getting "warmer" and my bank account is only getting colder (lol) so I'm more than happy to be home – for now!
My adventures bring so much more than many other life experiences and I'm sure this is true for many others too! …So it genuinely troubles me when folks tell me they cannot travel or plan a trip because it's expensive, difficult to plan or infeasible. Of course, travel can be all the above but I almost guarantee that with access to the right information travel can be made inexpensive, easy and withing scope. So hey, here's a few websites that I use while planning and on my travels that will certainly help you to travel more, for less!
- Airbnb
My absolute favourite! I'm confident that every post of mine has a reference to Airbnb – to say the least you can rent almost anything; from a hostel, to a private en-suite room to a whole home from as little as £7 a night!
I really love Airbnb's flexible booking policy which allows you to make amendments to your booking up until the end of your stay.
* If you're sold here's £30 FREE credit for your first booking with Airbnb – AirbnbWithDoyin – enjoy! *
- Tripcase
Tripcase is a really useful tool for organising and managing your trips all in ONE place. You simply download the app and forward your travel confirmations (flights, accommodation etc) to Tripcase via email. Tripcase then do all the hard work and literally create a timeline in date order to map out your entire trip.
During your trip you are constantly reminded of flight times, accommodation check in times and the likes by Tripcase. This was extremely helpful for me during this 1 month trip as I took multiple flights and stayed in God knows how many Airbnb's.
FYI, the app is completely FREE to download and use!
- Google Flights
Another fave of mine! Similar to Skyscanner you are able to compare flight prices almost a year in advance. Personally Google Flights stands out from the other flight comparisons site as there are tons of airline providers available on Google Flights which are not on other comparison websites.
Also, for folks who still worry about purchasing flight tickets online (my sister), using GOOGLE Flights provides a further sense of reassurance that all the flight details and airline links are accurate – just because it's Google!
- Skyscanner
It's likely you've heard of this badboy comparison website. I won't say it's one of my faves (it really is though haha) …but in all honesty the use of Skyscanner guarantees access to do a wide range of flights (especially from low budget airlines) meaning you are more likely to find a bargain here!
- Ask a Friend.com – literally ask a friend!
Simples. If a mate has gone to a destination you are planning to visit I advise you to ask for tips, what to do and most importantly what not to do. Take it with a pinch of salt if you wish but I've personally found this useful before jetting off to a new destination.
Before coming to Thailand for example I asked a number of friends about the Thai customs and traditions, and although the Thai's are lovely people it was good to know they did not like to be pointed at (who does really? lol).
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
AECOM Going Public
AECOM Technology, the engineering/consulting powerhouse whose massive expansion since its 1990 founding included a 1996 merger with Chicago firm McClier and who now employs nearly 30,000 people worldwide, Wednesday announced that it will be going public with an initial stock offering later this year.
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I'm feeling sooo grateful to work on such an amazing show, Amazing characters, and amazing people, it's just flat out- darn right AMAZING.
Spongebob Post-it-Pants.
Here are some post-it's of SpongeBob that I tend to draw when I'm stumped/tired/angry at a storyboard I'm working on… Good therapy.
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appropinquity (uncountable)
- (obsolete) nearness; propinquity
- 1671, John Gregory, chapter XXXI, in Shecinah, or God's Dwelling Presence[1]:
- By Presence, Power and Essence, the Doctors generally mean by the first, an Appropinquity of Vision, that all things are open and naked unto his sight; by the second, an Approximation of Power, that he worketh in and ruleth over all; by the third, an Indistance of his Being to all things whatsoever, of actual or possible existence.
- 1847, William Makepeace Thackeray, Vanity Fair:
- The Captain thought so, and raved about her in uncouth convulsions. The barbed shaft of love had penetrated his dull hide. Six weeks—appropinquity—opportunity—had victimised him completely.
- 1911, Henry C. Hansbrough, The Second Amendment, page 111:
- Some marvelous psychological results have been noted in consequence of the appropinquity, for a period of several hours, of two healthy bodies such as Eva's and Andy's.


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The first edition of this work appeared in April, 1926, and the fact that a second edition is called for within so short a time must be encouraging both to the author and his editor. No especial change has been made in this second edition. A few illustrations have been added, and some practical criticisms involving minor slips in the wording of a legend, or some inaccuracy in typography have been carefully attended to. Comments on the work, so far made, have been mostly those of approval. The object of this short history of medicine has been, as we pointed
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Pfizer CEO on Accelerating Value to Shareholders
Pfizer CEO Ian Read discusses how the pharmaceutical company has alternatives to doing a business development deal, including a split.
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without coming in the specific been pretty vocal ... and pretty clear with your investors about what you feel about the holidays so ... what's your view why should Pfizer ... obviously a big company already ... what's the value in getting ... bigger ... from here ... well ... we laid out by changing the sessions one this is that we have ... various of ... future scenarios one is ... to continue for organic growth our in Line province today well we have a ... we have a IIa number of exciting new launches this will even read the quarter ... with growth from Mom prison often seen in eloquence mainline markets of my friends ... so ... I was going to be seen on as a strategy that a whale of facilitating strategies and Excel or aiding if possible ... um ... returned to shareholders we had ... a balance sheet that it's the substantial ... we can do the deed if I believe that the meeting is this the numbers go inside if I believe that a willing seller a value to shareholders ... or we could ... also sit tight and decide to do a split ... that was the best all we can do a BTO and then do a split yes I mean we have this whole ... luckily whole series of strategic alternatives ... and were driven


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Nov 4, 2015 Jay Larson
It was Rumpelstiltskin who had an amazing alchemic device – a spinning wheel – that turned straw into gold. Since then, many companies have attempted to replicate this type of magical transformation, with limited success. But, in all seriousness, business-savvy CIOs are now using enterprise analytics to monetize the vast stores of data generated every day through customer interactions and the businesses itself.


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I have been looking for a job for over six weeks now. As many likely can attest, six weeks of job searching is equivalent to six weeks of anxiety, repeated rejection, self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, impatience, frustration, and a whole host of other things I could list. I thought it was about time I started focussing on the positives a bit more habitually. It's easy to get caught up in thoughts like,
"What happens next?"
"Why isn't this working?"
"I'm not good enough."
"How can I improve?"
"Am I ever going to be successful?"
But every time I voice those thoughts, I am met with the same response.
"You've just gotta keep plugging away."
Yes, that's all there is to do, and in the meantime, I could probably boost my productivity in that endeavor with a more positive, more God-centered outlook.
To that end, I intend to use this November, as many do, as an opportunity for me to reflect on the things for which I am thankful, or, as Paul puts it:
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." (Philippians 4:8, NIV)
Tonight, I'm thinking about how thankful I am for the opportunity to be thankful. No matter how dark the day, I always have the opportunity to turn my thoughts to these things, these noble, lovely things, illuminated in the shadows by the light of Christ. There could be any number of anxieties, terrors, tragedies, and yet Jesus remains, and every good and perfect gift is from his hand, and meant to turn me to him.
Praise Jesus that even when there are storms, there is the rush of rain to lull me to sleep, and the flash of lightening to dazzle my eyes. Praise him that even in the midst of fire, there is the brilliant color and the exhilarating dance of flames. Praise him that when I am jobless, I have the time to be with my guide dog, brother, and roomies, work on creative projects, explore my city, try new hobbies, study God's word, and be grateful for it all.
And so here begins a journey of gratitude in a time of trial. Wherever you are in life, I hope it will prove encouraging for both of us.


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Thoughts of a middle aged man…..9 March 2013
I'm back, sorry I have been a bit slack this week but I have been very tired and just not up to writing. It has not been a very eventful week either so it has probably worked out for the best. Today however, well that is another matter.
Last night Brian and I met some of his work colleagues at The Bath Hotel for a couple of quick drinks after work, and today we had intended to stay at home as we have a 50th birthday party to attend tonight, a good friend from my days at Solver/Wattyl.
The best laid plans of mice and men, Brian propped himself upstairs on the Internet this morning looking at real estate, the next thing I know we are out the door and on our way to an open inspection. On the way we stopped at the Chemist Warehouse in Port Adelaide as I needed a couple of prescriptions, terrible service. The pharmacists are flat-out taking prescriptions, making them up and dishing them out, while the other staff take their time, oblivious to the workload of the two poor pharmacists, and when they do serve you they cannot even crack a smile.
Off to Vista to check out this house, quite a disappointment, a huge block on an a very steep angle, plenty of room for my racing pigeons but the house was a let down. Back in the car to head home and we spy another couple of open inspections, again nothing very inspiring. One house advertised landscaped gardens front and rear, if you call dead lawn and uneven concrete paths landscaping then it was landscaped. The agent was none too happy when I pointed out their false advertising.
I also took the opportunity to show Brian one of the houses I grew up in, it was almost unrecognisable, but then again it has been 40 years since we lived there. We also drove past the site of my old primary school, you know you are getting old when your primary school has been demolished, Hope Valley Primary School, a lifetime ago.
Now we are back home to get ready for tonight's festivities. Enjoy your weekend and thank you for reading.
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Art is around us all day, each day. In fact, everything can be considered a piece of art. From our computers to the cars we drive, artistic expression is everywhere. Most noticeably, we see art with the films we watch, the music we listen to, and the paintings we see. If you enjoy painting or even if you don't have an artistic bone in your body, you can enjoy the time you spend with your friends at the Whet Your Palette class!
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Promoted by Thomasville Center for the Arts, the Whet Your Palette class is a chance to unleash your inner artist. You will be joined by artists Cindy Inman to create a unique creation. At the class, you will learn different cuts and ink techniques to create a cute picture of a rooster. The material is a 4×6 soft cut block. The cost of the class is $35. Participants are encouraged to bring a beverage and a friend. Whet Your Palette will be held on Thursday, December 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Thomasville Center for the Arts Downtown located at 209 West Remington Avenue, Thomasville, GA 31792.
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If you have any questions regarding the event, feel free to contact Becky Felts at (229) 221-7374. No refunds will be issued for the event. If you have a cancellation or are a no-show, your fee will be considered a donation. Be sure to tell your friends and get involved. You don't want to miss this fun opportunity to socialize with your friends and create not only a work of art, but memories as well. Get your tickets to the Whet Your Palette class online now.
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While in Thomasville
While you're in the area, don't forget to stop by Thomasville Toyota. As we mentioned previously, art is all around you – even your vehicle. At our dealership, we offer an extensive selection of art. We understand that drivers have unique wants and needs when it comes to selecting a new ride. That's why we try to offer a large, diverse stock for you to choose from. In addition to this, we provide countless deals and specials you can take advantage of. The catch? Our deals are only for a limited time. The prices you see on our site today could be gone tomorrow, so don't wait. Come see us soon.
Visit our dealership today. We are conveniently located at 14724 US 19 South, Thomasville, GA 31757 which means residents of Akridge, Coolidge, and Pelham are just a short drive away. During your visit, our product specialists will be more than happy to show you around, fill you in on our specials, and let you take a test drive. We look forward to seeing you soon.


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Universitat de València. Biblioteca Històrica
The Historic Library of the University of Valencia, Spain
The origin of the Library goes back to the donation, in 1785, of the books belonging to Francisco Pérez Bayer. Other professors offered their own collections to enlarge the university "bookstore", which was inaugurated in 1788 under the rectorship of Vicente Blasco. Unfortunately, most of this original collection was lost in the Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814). However, during the 19th century the library received several donations from professors and Valencian scholars, who bequeathed their private collections to it. According to the intellectual interests of donors, the collections were focused on literature associated with Valencia, as well as works of law and science.
During the 19th century, after the Mendizabal Disentailment Laws, the Library increased its collections significantly with the arrival of books from the secularised monasteries from the region of Valencia. Among them was the Monastery of "San Miguel de los Reyes", with the very rich library of the kings of Naples, founded by Alfonso the Magnanimous and legated by Fernando of Aragon, Duke of Calabria. Some of these masterpieces will be a special target for digitization within the Europeana Regia project.
Besides the manuscripts, other important collections include incunabula, which, although not very numerous, include several unique copies, and printed books from 16th to 18th century, among them samples from the most important printing shops in Europe. The collection of 19th century printed books includes works of importance to the evolution of science.
The University Library was, during and after the Spanish Civil War, a depository for the books requisitioned from institutions and private individuals, which constitute a highly useful collection for the study of social history and graphic arts at that time. It is worth mentioning the collection of Valencian posters about the Spanish Civil War.
At present, the Library maintains a policy of acquisitions focused on ancient works printed in Valencia and written by Valencian authors.
The Historic Library of the University of Valencia is still located in its original building at La Nau St. (C / Universitat, 2, 46003, Valencia), which has been completely restored. Due to its holdings, the "Histórica" is one of the most important libraries in Valencia.
The library collaborates regularly in the organisation of exhibitions, providing its holdings for institutional events, locally, nationally and internationally.