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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the USCG offer these tips for safe drifting and play in the water.
- Try not to Swim Alone: Do not enable kids to swim without a grown-up. Indeed, even grown-ups ought to never swim alone. It is best to swim with others. In a pool, swim at a profundity that is alright for you. In case you're simply figuring out how to swim, remain in the shallow end. Remember that swimming around evening time builds all dangers.
- Take after Regulations: If you are at an open pool or shoreline, take after all controls and lifeguard headings. Profundity markers are vital. You ought to never jump into shallow water. Furthermore, if there isn't a lifeguard on obligation, you should avoid potential risk.
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- PFDs – Flotation Vests: When sailing, you should wear a US Coast Guard-affirmed buoyancy vest, paying little mind to your swimming capacities. Indeed, even while swimming in the sea, at the lake or in a waterway, it is prescribed to wear an individual buoyancy gadget; and is particularly essential for unpracticed swimmers and kids. Keep in mind, water wings, noodles, inward tubes and pontoons ought to never replace an endorsed PFD.
- Assigned Areas: Swim just at assigned shorelines or in swimming regions set apart with floats that keep boaters, water skiers and stream skiers away. On the off chance that you cross these floats, you risk not being seen by boaters, and you could possibly be harmed. Moreover, tear streams, tides and water profundities might be impediment the more remote you swim. Keep in mind, assigned swimming regions are the most secure place to swim.
- Don't Drink* and Swim: now and again, you're swimming exercises may likewise incorporate a family BBQ or cookout. In any case, recall that liquor and water sports don't blend. Your odds of suffocating or getting to be plainly harmed increment enormously when affected by liquor. Moreover, many shorelines don't permit mixed refreshments.
- Surf Conditions: Ask a lifeguard about surf conditions before swimming in the sea. Tear tides are hazardous and can find even the best swimmers napping. On the off chance that you are gotten in a tear current, swim parallel to the shore. When you are free of the present, swim toward the shore. Tear streams can be perceived as water that is stained, uneven, frothy or loaded with trash and moving in a channel far from the shore. Report any unsafe conditions to the lifeguard on obligation.
- Cautioning Flags: Beaches present cautioning banners on ready swimmers of the day's conditions. Make certain to check these banners previously entering the water.
The USCG has upheld an across the country crackdown on bow riding. A standout amongst the doubtlessly approaches to get murdered or debilitated on a watercraft is to ride on the front, or bow, U.S. Drift Guard authorities cautioned while reporting a crackdown on the training. Notwithstanding having on an existence vest may not help the individual who falls over the edge, authorities stated, since the vessel's frame and the propeller can posture genuine and quick dangers of damage.
Addressing the Washington Post, USCG Petty Officer second Class Nathan Henise said thought about the act of riding on the front of a watercraft to riding on an auto's hood. "Would you put your kid on the hood of your auto and ride around?" he asked logically.
The main five contributing elements to the mishaps included vessel administrator negligence and naiveté, unnecessary speed, disgraceful post and liquor utilization. The report expresses that *alcohol utilization "keeps on being of real worry" in lethal mishaps, and was the main factor in 16 percent of passings.
Furthermore, an entire 86 percent of pontoon administrators associated with deadly mischances had not gotten vessel wellbeing guideline.
Some calming insights to consider, did you realize that:
- Swimming is the third most well known recreational action in the US.
- Kids from non-swimming family units are eight times more prone to be in danger of suffocating.
- As per the United States Lifesaving Association, tear streams cause around 100 passings every year in the United States.
- As indicated by the USCG, suffocating is the second driving reason for unintentional passing among youngsters more youthful than the age of 15.
- The CDC likewise assesses a normal of 10 individuals — grown-ups or youngsters — suffocate each day in this nation.
- 92% of kids who survive a suffocating are found inside two minutes following submersion, and 86% kids die's identity found following 10 minutes.
- An aggregate of 4,730 mishaps recorded by the Coast Guard in 2009 caused 736 passings, more than 3,300 wounds and about $36 million in property harm.
Have a good time, take as much time as necessary and wear a PFD while sailing. Play safe, know how to swim and have an amigo when in the water. Finish a sheltered drifting course whether you are another or long time boater.
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Volume 2014, Article ID 160505, 7 pages
Potential Role of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Structural Protein GP2 in Apoptosis Inhibition
1International Vaccine Center (VIDO-InterVac), Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, University of Saskatchewan, 120 Veterinary Road, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 5E3
2Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 5E5
Received 16 October 2013; Revised 16 December 2013; Accepted 17 December 2013; Published 9 January 2014
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Copyright © 2014 Sujit Pujhari et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Sujit Pujhari, Tayyba T. Baig, and Alexander N. Zakhartchouk, "Potential Role of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Structural Protein GP2 in Apoptosis Inhibition," BioMed Research International, vol. 2014, Article ID 160505, 7 pages, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/160505.


text: The Mid-Autumn Festival, or also known as the Full Moon Festival, has always been one of my all time favorite well, festivals. It always reminded me about my childhood, when my parents would buy me a star-shaped lantern and we'd go to my grandparents' house to celebrate with my cousins… Good times! Well, this summer, I got to somehow revisit my childhood. We went to Hang Ma street, where there were plenty of stalls selling toys and decorations for the festival. During the week surrounding the festival, this street is always packed and it was rather difficult to park your vehicles because the car/bikes 'keepers' only agree to keep your vehicles for short periods of time. Toy merchants crowding the street, although there seems to be relatively less and less 'traditional' toys and a growing abundance of chinese made toys instead.It was such a joy coming back to this place. Last time that I was there for the Mid-Autumn Fest. market was about 6 years ago I think. Brings back so much childhood memories!


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Comeback victories are becoming routine for the Spokane Shadow.
For the second straight day, the Shadow rallied from behind, winning 2-1 at Cascade in a USISL soccer match on Saturday.
Spokane's Jim Martinson scored twice at the end of the first half to erase a 1-0 deficit.
"The team showed a lot of character this weekend winning two games coming from behind," said Martinson, who scored at the 38- and 40-minute marks.
Zane Higgins provided the assists on both goals. Higgins boosted the Shadow with both goals in a 2-1 win over Willamette Valley on Friday night.
"He scored two big ones for us last night (Friday) when we needed it," Martinson said. "And tonight he returns the favor and assists on both of my goals."
Martinson scored the Shadow's first goal after heading in a rebound off Higgins' free kick. On the play, Martinson went airborne over Cascade goalie Stuart Nelson for the header, and the ball ricocheted off a Cascade defender into the net.
Martinson's second goal was no less spectacular. Martinson beat his defender in the air for a header at the near post.
The win was the Shadow's eighth in a row, and they improved their record to 11-2 overall and 8-2 in league.
Spokane 2, Cascade 1
First half - 1, Cascade, Wismer, 25:00. 2, Spokane, Martinson (Higgins), 38:00. 3, Spokane, Martinson (Higgins), 40:00. Second half - None.
Shots on goal - Spokane 8, Cascade 6. Saves - Spokane, Nagel 4. Cascade, Dobson 3, Nelson 1.
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Video: New boss Harris sets out his vision for Millwall
NH says some players might want pastures new in other words he's getting rid of the s*** & wage thieves nice to see he's learning how to talk to the press. Another good thing is he ain't come out & said we are going to be great like the other 2 morons we had. Coyl
Give the kids a run out, let em' have a taste of first team football at Wolves, the pressures off, we know our fate, tell em' to go out there, play football, express yourself and enjoy it.
They're ready to take over and will be the foundation our teams based around next season. Shame we cant have Fred back for it as well.
Although we're down, i'm not that gutted about it, with Harris now as manager and the youth now coming through, i'm already quite excited about next season.
There's a feel in the air... Robbo, Cahill, Ifill and Reidy, the players coming through incapsulate that spirit.
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Next season we will see players who want to play for the shirt week in week out and get Millwall back into the championship,This is a breath of fresh air no more loans or journey men,It sounds like he knows whos going and who he wants and no trip to portugal what a waste that was.
I really hope Magaye Gueye stays. Would be absolutely lethal in L1 for a season.
As long as the first to go is the Hoff.
Worst forward I have seen at Millwall and that is saying something.
@Longfield Lion: @Longfield Lion: joking first to go must be Hoyte
Its so nice to listen to a Millwall manager with his feet on the ground, speaking common sense, with his heart rooted in our club. Rather than an overpaid egotistical clown, a bullshitting west ham mug & thank f*** we haven't got a fat scottish pie eating smug Rovrum t***!!!
God you half go on neil..lol
When being interviewed Bomber reminds me of a young Kenny Jacket very thoughtful and classy I especially liked the bit about competition being rife for positions I just hope this includes the goalkeeper .
Let's not kid ourselves here, getting out of League One in the right direction is just as hard if not harder than maintaining Championship status for a Club of our size. With the transfer embargo due to the Financial Fair Play regulations being imposed in January the task ahead will be tough.
Nevertheless, one can only be impressed and excited about the prospects of seeing our team play with the Millwall Spirit and "Never Say Die" attitude that clearly will be demanded by Bomber. After listening to that idiot Evans from Rotherham with his extremely unprofessional comments about our club, it makes me think how fortunate we are to have Bomber. I believe we are beginning to get our beloved Millwall back. After all it is characters like Bomber and the very special support of Millwall fans that make this Club unique.
We all know our fate and as gutting as that is i personally feel so releaved that NH is in charge. Its taken all the bitter sting out of relegation and i for 1 cannot wait for pre season and our league 1 journey.... Onto our next prosperous and forefilling chapter on what is sure to be a wild and wicked millwall rollercoaster NOLU WDC .... All together now .... Super super neil, super super neil.....
Neil's positivity is infectious. August can't come quick enough. Come On You Lionsssssssssssssss
Love this bloke!
Just renewed my season ticket.
Feeling good about next season already.
Just bought mine.
I may not be as hopeful as you but I have to say our Lions have returned. It does not matter if Bomber is successful but it does matter that we play within the Milllwall Spirit as that is what makes US Special.
I think Kenny was a massive influence on Bomber he even reminds me of him in this interview very classy and thoughtful I especially like the bit about competition being rife for positions I just hope that includes the goalkeeper if Forde stays .


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No one can seriously call french fries are "healthy" and keep a straight face, but one Harvard researcher has managed to depress the world by revealing just how bad they are for you.
Last year, Eric Rimm, a Harvard Epidemiology and Nutrition professor, co-authored a study for The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on the effects fried potatoes have on mortality rates.
Turns out participants who ate fried potatoes two to three times a week were at a higher risk of mortality compared with those who ate their taters unfried.
The study didn't get traction with the public until last week when the New York Times did a story about it, noting that the Agriculture Department considers a serving of fries to be three ounces, which is about 12 to 15 fries and 140 calories.
Rimm felt the french fries' combination of salt, oil and starch necessitated a change in that number.
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Just saw something that said you're only supposed to eat SIX french fries in one sitting. I've never felt so attacked.— Allison Viray (@AllisonViray) December 3, 2018
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Least successful restaurant ever: "It would be nice if your meal came with a side salad and six French fries."— Jessica Glenza (@JessicaGlenza) November 29, 2018
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Yesterday I took a day off from poker. That means that I did not play poker either online or at a poker room.
I had planned to work on mowing the lawn or cleaning out the garage. But it was too hot and humid to do any of these things.
While I did not play poker, I did blog about poker, tweet about poker, read blogs about poker and I did think about poker.
Yesterday I got involved in "The Big Push" which is an effort by my son, Chris Brogan, to sell at least 768 copies of a book that he co-authored, Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust.
To that effort, my wife Diane and I thought of five additional people that we could give a copy of the book to and we purchased five from Amazon.com We also retweeted his post and some of his tweets. Using some tweet search engines, we were able to follow most of the activity involved around @chrisbrogan using this link to IceRocket.Com. While we were limited to seeing only 1,000 of the last tweets, at that point in time, that was enough. The majority of the tweets were supportive of his efforts and some even contained links to pictures showing a person holding up a copy of the book they purchased. Some even went so far as to write a blog about Chris and Julien and their efforts to assist people in Social Media. They said it is time to show Chris and Julien that their efforts are appreciated by ordering a book at any of the locations listed on this post.
Two of the blogs that we read yesterday were from Jon Swanson and Amy Fitch. These postings were a nice finish to a non-poker-playing day.
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This is album is absolutely amazing!!! Tony, as always, is on point! For those who only Lady's pop persona will be pleasantly surprised that she is much better as a jazz artist!
After 10 listens (I left it in the car CD player intentionally) this CD has become one of my all time favorites. The pure irony of a classic icon with a young and very talented voice pulling at both ends makes this special. USA TODAY got it right when they did "ding" Lady Gaga a tad for struggling a bit in her upper register, but that having been heard or said, this CD will takes its place on my shelf next to Abbey Road, Deja Vu, Toys in the Attic, and other masterpieces. I enjoyed it THAT much!
great comibination of vocals and songs! Two great singers & performers together!
I am not sure this will count as I have not "heard" this album, but I saw the PBS video of this album and it is FANTASTIC! All the reviews are right! Discover Lady Gaga's TRUE voice and if you are a jazz fan, WOW! GREAT! I intend to buy this album very soon. I am sorry Tony fans, but his voice is going and he cannot sustain a note at the end of phrasings; not to worry, Lady picks it up and carries him to the end.
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No matter where you live, you know the name "Smithsonian" and the weight, power and history that name carries behind it.
The Smithsonian Institution, established in 1846 "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge," is a group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government. Originally organized as the "United States National Museum," that name ceased to exist as an administrative entity in 1967. Termed "the nation's attic" for its eclectic holdings of 137 million items, the Institution's Washington, D.C. nucleus of nineteen museums, nine research centers, and zoo—many of them historical or architectural landmarks—is the largest such complex in the world.
Many months ago, a woman working at The Luce Foundation - a wonderful center which is home to more than 3,000 paintings, sculptures, miniatures, craft objects, and folk art pieces from the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and residing in the same building as my favorite museum, The Portrait Gallery - emailed me telling me she was a knitter and that she loved Capitol Knits. She was happy to discover that I was local to the museum and invited me in to teach lace and speak about my work this coming weekend, August 23rd at 1:30pm.
What I love the most about the collection of Smithsonian museums is that they are FREE FOR ALL. I am a huge believer that art, history, artifacts and knowledge should be free whenever possible. No little girl or boy should grow up wondering what a real painting looks like, how tall a dinosaur may have been, how much the Hope Diamond truly sparkles or what Julia Child's kitchen actually looked like. My mom knew when she was a child after looking at Van Gogh's Starry Night in a book that she wanted to be an artist. How great would it have been for her if she lived near DC and was able to go see a Van Gogh in person?
The Luce Foundation has made one of my many career dreams come true by inviting me to be part of their amazing center for an afternoon. If you're in the area (the Red Line's Gallery Place Metro stop is very close), come and listen to me speak, get a copy of a new lace pattern I'll be introducing - The Luce Cowl - and if you've never knit lace, sit in on the free class I'll be giving afterwards. There's nothing like being able to share knitting stories, knitting techniques and knitting camaraderie in a place that believes that knowledge is power. More information is available here.
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There are three types of IGNOU BA courses for which students have to solve the assignments.These are mentioned below:
IGNOU BA Foundation Course Solved Assignments
While pursuing Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme in IGNOU, students have to solve the assignment questions of various foundation courses which they choose during registration.The following foundation courses are compulsory for which students have to complete the assignment task.These are as follows:
- BSHF-101: Foundation Course in Humanities & Social Sciences
- FST-1: Foundation Course in Science & Technology
- FEG-1: Foundation Course in English-1
- FHD-2: Foundation Course in Hindi-2
Along with these courses, students have to choose one of the listed Modern Indian Languages:
- FEG-02: Foundation Course in English-2
- BHDF-101: Foundation Course in Hindi
- FAS-1: Foundation Course in Assamese
- FHS-1: Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Sciences
- FGB-01: Foundation Course in Bengali
- FKD-1: Foundation Course in Kannada
- FML-1: Foundation Course in Malayalam
- FMT-1: Foundation Course in Marathi
- FOR-1: Foundation Course in Oriya
- FPB-1: Foundation Course in Punjabi
- FTM-1: Foundation Course in Tamil
- FTG-1: Foundation Course in Telugu
- FUD-1: Foundation Course in Urdu
- BSKF-1: Foundation Course in Sanskrit
- BBHF-1: Foundation Course in Bhojpuri
- BMAF-1: Foundation Course in Maithilee
IGNOU BA Elective Course Solved Assignments
Students have to select few elective courses as well during their studies of BA programme in IGNOU.These elective courses belong to different streams.We are not going to list here all the elective courses because the list is too long. But, here we will mention the list of categories to which they belong.These are following elective course assignments which students have to write IGNOU BA solved assignments 2018-19:
IGNOU BA Economics Solved Assignments
- EEC-06: Patterns of Economic Development: A Comparative Study
- EEC-07: Industrial Development
- EEC-10: National Income Accounting
- EEC-11: Fundamentals of Economics
- EEC-12: Indian Economic Development Since Independence
- EEC-13: Elementary Statistical Methods and Survey Techniques
- EEC-14: Agricultural Development in India
- BECE-15: Elementary Mathematical Methods in Economics
- BECE-16: Economic Development: Comparative Analysis & Contemporary Issues
- BECE-107: Industrial Development in India
- BECE-2:Indian Economic Development: Issues and Perspectives
- BECE-214: Agricultural Development in India
IGNOU BA History Solved Assignments
- EHI-1: Modern India, 1857-1964
- EHI-2: India: Earliest Times to 8th Century A.D.
- EHI-3: India From 8th to 15th Century A.D.
- EHI-4: India From 16th to Mid 18th Century A.D.
- EHI-05: India from Mid 18th to Mid 19th Century
- EHI-06: History of China and Japan 1840-1949
- EHI-07: Modern Europe: Mid 18th to Mid 20th Century
IGNOU BA Hindi Solved Assignments
- EHD-01: Hindi Gadya
- EHD-02: Hindi Kavya
- EHD-03: Hindi Sahitya ka Itihas evam Sahitya Parichay
- EHD-04: Madhyakaleen Bharatiya Sahitya: Samaj aur Sanskriti
- EHD-05: Adhunik Bharatiya Sahitya: Navjagaran aur Rashtriya Chetna
- EHD-06: Hindi Bhasha: Itihas aur Vartman
- EHD-07: Hindi Samrachna
- EHD-08: Prayojanmulak Hindi
IGNOU BA English Solved Assignments
- BEGE-01: English Gadya
- BEGE-02: English Kavya
- BEGE-03: English Sahitya ka Itihas evam Sahitya Parichay
- BEGE-04: Madhyakaleen Bharatiya Sahitya: Samaj aur Sanskriti
- BEGE-05: Adhunik Bharatiya Sahitya: Navjagaran aur Rashtriya Chetna
- BEGE-06: English Bhasha: Itihas aur Vartman
- BEGE-07: English Samrachna
- BEGE-08: Prayojanmulak English
IGNOU BA Sociology Solved Assignments
- ESO-11: The Study of Society
- ESO-12: Society in India
- ESO-13: Sociological Thought
- ESO-14: Society and Stratification
- ESO-15: Society and Religion
- ESO-16: Social Problems in India
IGNOU BA Public Administration Solved Assignments
- EPA-1: Administrative Theory
- BPAE-102: Indian Administration
- EPA-3: Development Administration
- EPA-4: Personnel Administration
- EPA-5: Financial Administration
- EPA-6: Public Policy
- BPAE-104: Personnel Administration
IGNOU BA Political Science Solved Assignments
- EPS-03: Modern Indian Political Thought
- EPS-06: Government and Politics in East
- EPS-07: International Relations
- EPS-08: Government and Politics in Australia
- EPS-09: Comparative Government and Politics
- EPS-11: Political Ideas and Ideologies
- BPSE-212: Government & Politics in India
- EPS-15: South Asia: Economy, Society
IGNOU BA Philosophy Solved Assignments
- BPY-1: Indian Philosophy: Part I
- BPY-2: Logic: Classical and Symbolic
- BPY-3: Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
- BPY-4: Religions of the World
- BPY-5: Indian Philosophy: Part II
- BPY-6: Metaphysics
- BPY-7: Ethics
- BPY-8: Modern Western Philosophy
- BPY-9: Contemporary Western Philosophy
- BPY-10: Epistemology
- BPY-11: Philosophy of Human Person
- BPY-12: Philosophy of Science and Cosmology
- BPYE-1: Philosophy of Religion
- BPYE-2: Tribal and Dalit Philosophy
IGNOU BA Psychology Solved Assignments
- BPC 001: General Psychology
- BPC 002: Developmental Psychology
- BPC 003: Research Methods in Psychology
- BPC 004: Statistics in Psychology
- BPC 005: Theories of Personality
- BPC 006: Social Psychology
- BPCE 011: School Psychology
- BPCE 013: Motivation and Emotion
- BPCE 014: Psychopathology
- BPCE 015: Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- BPCE 017: Introduction to Counseling Psychology
- BPCE 018: Neuropsychology
- BPCE 019: Environmental Psychology
- BPCE 021: Forensic Psychology
IGNOU BA Elective Urdu Solved Assignments
- BULE-001: Element of Urdu Structure
- BLUE-002: History of Urdu Language
- BULE-003: Urdu Poetry
- BULE-004: Urdu Fiction
- BULE-005: Urdu Non-Fictional
- BULE-006: History of Urdu Literature
- BULE-007: Socio-Cultural Forms of Urdu Literature
- BULE-008: Women in Urdu Literature
- BULE-009: Diasporic Urdu Literature
IGNOU BA Application Oriented Course Solved Assignments
This is the third category of BA courses which students have to study and pass to complete their degree. Students have to select courses out of available pool of courses as per the guidelines mentioned in the prospectus. Whatever application oriented course they choose, they have to make solved assignment of that one as well.Below, we have mentioned the complete list of BA application courses:
- AFW(E): Feature Writing (English)
- AWR(E): Writing for Radio (English)
- BRPA 101: Radio Lekhan (Hindi)
- ATR 1: Translation(English)
- ACC 1: Organizing Child Care Services
- ANC 1: Nutrition for the Community
- AHE 1: Human Environment
- AMK 1: Marketing
- AED 1: Export Procedure and Documentation
- AOM 1: Office Organization and Management
- ASP 1: Secretarial Practice
- AMT 1: Teaching of Primary School Mathematics
- ACS 1: Consumer Studies
- CTE 3: Teaching Strategies
- CTE 4: Teaching English-Elementary
- CTE 5: Teaching English-Secondary School
- AST 1: Statistical Techniques
- AOR 1: Operational Research
- AEC 1: Environmental Chemistry
- APM 1: Integrated Pest Management
- BCOA 1: Business Communication and Enterpreneurship
Importance of IGNOU BA Solved Assignments
The BA Solved Assignments are as important as theory papers.These are also known as Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA). For any course which requires assignment work, 30% of marks obtained by students in assignment are added to 70% of marks obtained by them in theory papers to calculate total marks.
Therefore, students need to understand the importance of submitting accurate and clean IGNOU BDP solved assignments 2018. They should follow the guidelines given by university to write IGNOU BA assignment solutions.Students can find the guidelines to write the assignment in the assignment question booklet.
Download IGNOU BA Assignments 2018-19
Till now, we have discussed lot about IGNOU BA solved assignments, importance of assignment submission, BA courses for which we have to write assignment solution, etc.Now, its time to tell readers how they can get IGNOU BA assignment question booklet.
I would like to tell you that after registering in 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of BA programme, the students get the study material and assignment question booklet at their physical communication address from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
In case, if any student does not receive the assignment booklet at their address, he/she can download it online.For student's convenience,We have provided direct link below to download IGNOU BA assignments question papers:
IGNOU BA Assignment Last Date 2018-19
Along with writing good assignments, it is also very important to submit the IGNOU BA solved assignment before the last date of submission at the study centre concerned.Now, the question arises,"how should we know what is the last date of IGNOU BA assignment submission?". The answer is very simple…
The validity and last date of IGNOU BA/ BDP assignment submission is also mentioned in the assignment booklet. For January 2019 students, the last date of assignment submission is 30th Sept 2019. The students who have taken admission in July 2018 session have to submit their solved assignments before 31st March 2019.
In case, if the university extends the last date of IGNOU BA assignment submission, the new date is published on the university official website.So, the students should also open up university official website (www.ignou.ac.in) from time to time to keep them updated.
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As a branch of employment-based (EB) visas, those who are deemed "priority workers" can seek access into the United States through what is known as an EB-1 visa. Those who are interested in seeking entry into the U.S. through this method must have a U.S. employer fill out Form I-140 Immigrant Petition for Foreign Worker. Unlike other forms of work visas, there is no need for the employer to seek labor certification through this method. This is, however, one of the most popular forms of an EB visa and accounts for almost 30 percent of the limit for all annual EB immigrant visas.
The three categories of persons who qualify include the following:
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Electronic Sheep are designers Brenda Aherne and Helen Delany. Both from Dublin, Ireland, Brenda is based in Dublin and Helen lives in London, where Electronic Sheep have a design studio in Dalston. The design duo grew up next door to each other, went to art school together and worked in the design Industry for several years before setting up their knitwear label, Electronic Sheep.
Stomp Box is a collage of imagery spliced from electronic sheep's cult comic and is from their AW 18 'The Beat Club' collection.
This item's measurements are across the top 188 cm / Drop 60cm.
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Blazing Saddles: Pedaling Oregon's longest scenic bikeway from John Day
1859 Oregon's Magazine | July/August 2014
A veil of rain moved toward Donnie and me, then over, as we cranked our loaded touring bicycles along a two-lane road in Eastern Oregon. We had 10 miles to go before we reached our campsite, and we knew if we wanted to arrive before dark, we needed to keep pedaling, even if it meant getting completely drenched.
Then a bolt of lightning lit a wildfire on a nearby ridge.
We hit the brakes and eased our bikes to the side of the road, not eager to become the next target.
Shoemakers Row: Oregon custom shoemakers follow in the footsteps of an age-old tradition
1859 Oregon's Magazine | November/December 2013
Oregon has a long and illustrious history in the shoemaking industry. Home of the footwear giant Nike, the state is also the site of the world's oldest known shoes, 10,000-year-old sagebrush bark sandals discovered in a cave near Fort Rock, east of Gilchrist. Yet with 99 percent of the footwear on the U.S. market factory-produced overseas, very few people—Oregonian or otherwise—actually know how to construct a pair of shoes with their own two hands.
In the following pages, we introduce five Oregonians practicing one of the world's oldest, most utilitarian trades.


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Whirlpool is one of the leading kitchen appliance manufacturers, making refrigerators, dishwashers and many appliances in between. Some models of Whirlpool dishwashers offer filters to that prevent food scraps and particles from ending up back on your dishes without venting them down the drain, which can clog. Keep these filters in working order by cleaning once or twice a month. Whirlpool designed the filters to be easy to access and clean -- so no excuses.
Step 1
Open the dishwasher and locate the lower filter, a flat screen beneath the spinning water spout. Remove any food debris with a paper towel and throw into the trash.
Step 2
Grab the top of the upper filter, a circular ring in the lower filter. Rotate it one-quarter turn to the left and lift out of the assembly.
Step 3
Rinse the upper filter under hot running water. Use a soft old toothbrush if the debris is not coming loose.
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Replace the upper filter by placing it into the assembly and rotating it a quarter turn to the right.


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By John Lee.
Iraq has ruled out offering any special oil price to India because its laws don't allow it to do so, reports the Economic Times.
"Our laws do not allow us to offer any special pricing to anyone. We can sell crude only at the existing market- determined prices," Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussain al-Shahristani (pictured) said.
India imports about 20 million tonnes of crude oil from Iraq annually, making it the second-largest supplier of oil to the country.
Noting that India's oil demand will rise 4-5 per cent annually, Shahristani offered uninterrupted oil supplies and also sought increased investments into his country, which needs USD 500 billion to improve infrastructure after the war-time destruction.
"India can count on Iraq as a dependable, long-term supplier of its crude oil needs," he said.
Last month, Oil Minister Veerappa Moily had said Iraq has already offered three discovered oil blocks to India in the Middle Furat oilfields – Kifil, West Kifil and Merjan oil blocks.
(Source: The Economic Times)


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Living Room With a Cozy Sitting Area
This living room is the perfect place for both relaxing and entertaining, with silk velvet tiger-print club chairs, silk-and-linen striped drapes and a tufted velvet sofa — not to mention the killer view of the San Francisco skyline.
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Outdoor Living Room Has Cozy Sitting Area
Each of this deck's separate areas are represented through a clever mix of outdoor drapery panels, indoor-outdoor rugs and functional furniture placement. To keep everything cohesive, the same hues are used throughout, including in this outdoor living room.
Neutral Transitional Cozy Living Room Sitting Area
This large living room still manages to feel cozy thanks to a well-thought-out seating arrangement. Blue chairs and a leather Chesterfield sofa surround a large ottoman that works as a coffee table and additional seating. Tasteful accessories add a personal touch.
Cozy Sitting Area in Ski Getaway Living Room
This sitting area is part of the living room, but offers a quiet, calm space for taking in the gorgeous mountain landscape. A pair of contemporary chairs team with a plush, animal fur rug that brings warmth to the vignette. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer unparalleled views.
Cozy Sitting Area
This white and gray color scheme features pops of color in brown from the lamp and decor and black in the marble top dresser giving this sitting area a defined elegance and cleanliness. The rug and wall art ties the room together making it cozy and restful. The patterned pillow and the gray throw complete the look.
Cozy, Covered Sitting Area
Upstairs, a covered sitting area both provides relief from the sun and enjoys views of the fireplace. Planters decorate the wall to help the space feel even more cozy.
Contemporary, Cozy Sitting Area
A contemporary bookcase is dotted with mirrored spheres, reflecting the space and bouncing light around the room. Hardwood floors add warmth to the clean, white space, which pairs a contemporary armchair and striped navy ottoman.
Cozy Outdoor Sitting Area
A cozy fireplace anchors this side of the terrace, creating a warm, relaxing space to gather. The addition of stylish and durable outdoor furniture completes the space, making it the perfect spot for a low key gathering.
Cozy Outdoor Sitting Area
Surrounded by towering palm trees and tropical shrubs, this patio is both cozy and private. Modern, woven armchairs provide sleek seating.
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A durable area rug and solution dyed acrylic fabrics keep this stylish space safe from the elements. With a fireplace ahead and soft sofas all around, both the kids and the adults will feel comfortable into the evening.
Contemporary Living Room Sitting Area
After a complete redo, a streamlined gray couch anchors the cozy sitting area in this contemporary living room. A shaggy area rug and glass coffee table add to the room's style quotient.
Cozy Sitting Area in a Kid's Room
A child-sized leather chair is the perfect place to snuggle up for a story in this adorable room.
Living Room With Formal Sitting Area
A corner of a traditional living room hosts a formal sitting area, with antique chairs and sofa.
White Coastal Living Room Sitting Area
This coastal living room sitting area features a variety of elements for a one-of-a-kind look. The dark antique chair anchors the room while light linens and white walls provide an airy, beach-home feel.
Sitting Area in Transitional Living Room
A traditional couch and chairs area paired with a contemporary glass coffee table in this transitional living room.
Living Room Sitting Area by Windows
A zebra-print ottoman is the perfect place to put your feet up in this otherwise neutral living room. The decor is kept to a minimum with cozy gray armchairs and sleek, circular end tables.
Neutral Contemporary Living Room Sitting Area
This neutral contemporary living room pleases the eye thanks to a black floor-to-ceiling fireplace surround and light wood floors that provide visual contrast.
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This townhouse has a stylish indoor outdoor option. A large sliding glass door connects the living room with a large outdoor room that includes an outdoor kitchen and lounge.


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Hello Everyone,
Nicole Russell and I first internet-met a few years ago when she started her fabulous blog Fussy Busty, and she has always been a warm, generous person. In fact, we were part of a secret Santa exchange one year, and she knitted me a coffee cup cover with the store's iconic pears stitched onto them! Recently, she embarked on a new journey in her life as a work-at-home mom and small business owner. Nicole translated her enjoyment for sewing into a custom-clothing business for children and adults, and her adorable daughter is often found modeling the latest designs. Because so many of us struggle to find properly fitted garments, a business which offers the option of purchasing custom-made clothes at an affordable price is one I am keen to support. Not to mention, all of you know by now that I adore family-owned businesses, made in America products, and anybody willing to do something different in the clothing industry. Naturally, I am loving what Nicole is hoping to achieve here, but I especially loved how candidly she spoke about the trials of working from home and raising a child. Oh, and did I mention she made me a dress? A dress that channels my favorite writer even? It's en transit now, and I'm totally doing this:
Enjoy the interview, and definitely contact her about getting your own custom piece!
Wild Pigeon Handmade Clothing
Find them at: http://wildpigeonclothing.etsy.com and http://www.facebook.com/groups/wildpigeonhandmade
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
What they offer: Handmade clothing for children and adults in uniquely printed, highly quality knits
Who they are: Married, 20's something and have an almost 9 month old. I've had my hand in many different hats, but outside of being a SAHM I have a master's in psychology which I have used in the social work field. I'm working on a master's in counseling so I can get licensed, and I'll be starting practicum this fall. I am also the owner of the blog Fussy Busty, which in its heyday was quite popular for plus size bra reviews 😉
What made you decide to start working from home and making custom clothing?
I decided to start working from home because I had already decided to be a SAHM. I chose to stay at home because I was working in the social work field and when we looked at the cost of daycare…can you believe it? It's actually cheaper for me to stay at home! All of my income from my previous job would have gone solely to daycare costs, and I was making more than my husband at the time. It was an easy choice to make because on top of that, I wanted to stay home anyways. We waited through 4 years of infertility to have our miracle baby and I don't want to miss any moments with her.
Anyways, after about 8 months of me not working, I decided I really needed to find something to do. Being a SAHM, you can easily lose your identity….each day is full of feeding the baby, playing with the baby, cleaning, doing laundry…you get the picture. I had to find something that I enjoyed that would also bring income into the house. I am a member of groups that sell handmade clothing and I kept thinking "you know….I really can make those things myself."And once I started, I was hooked. It began as something to help me find myself again, and now I'm doing it to help my family. I'm making slow progress, but that's true of any handmade business, I think, especially because my #1 priority is my daughter and my sewing and business is second. Sometimes it is hard to find the time to work the business!
I am always so envious of people who have learned how to sew! How did you learn, and do you have any advice for beginners? *cough* like me *cough*
I actually was taught how to sew at a very young age. My older brothers and I were always sent to my Grandma's house during the summer while my parents were working…and what do you do with three kids? Teach them all how to sew. I was probably 7 or 8 years old when she taught me how to make a quilt. I have a picture hanging up in my living room that highlights my Grandma and I in the newspaper. My mom and my aunt sew as well. It's just been a part of my life.
I think that learning how to sew is actually fairly simple if you have the right tools, patience and time. Start with something simple. A pillow is very easy. All you need is a sewing machine that can do a simple straight stitch, 1/2 yd of fabric, thread and good quality scissors. Beyond that, there are a LOT of really good, easy to complete patterns that you can buy at JoAnn's, but I personally prefer PDF patterns because they ALWAYS include photo tutorials. There are also some really great videos on youtube. Want to learn how to hem? There are tons of videos! As a beginner, be kind to yourself. And remember, there are no mistakes….only design elements!
Your last point reminds me of one of my favorite quotes for computer programming: There are no such thing as bugs, only unimplemented features! Have you made any mistakes so far? I imagine custom clothing is tough to get right sometimes!
Yes, I have made mistakes. Working with knits is very tricky because the fabric stretches as you sew it, so you really have to keep a good handle on it. My most common mistake is when I'm sewing a skirt on to a lined bodice. It's usually about 3-4 layers of fabric to keep track of, and the top layer sometimes slides out of place and doesn't get stitched into the seam. I then have to go back over the seam until all layers are stitched into place. It's an easy fix, thankfully.
Thinking about the future, what do you hope to accomplish with Wild Pidgeon? Any new products on the horizon?
My plans for the future are to really get the word out about my business. I live in a small town and I think with the right marketing, Wild Pigeon can really be successful here. Clothing wise, I want to continue to expand the styles and fabrics available to customers. As I mentioned, I primarily work with knits, but I'm currently testing some patterns for woven fabrics to see how they sew up, wash and wear. My goal is to work slowly but steadily, creating quality items that speak for themselves. I would love to see Wild Pigeon become a hearty source of income for my family, and so I'm willing to put into the work to get to that point.
As someone who spent several years working from home, I know it can not only be isolating but also challenging to juggle work and family life in the same space. Of course, I only had my dogs to care for, and you have a young child. How have you coped being a work-at-home mom (WAHM) now?
My sewing time is limited to when the baby is asleep or to when my husband is home during the day, so there are many nights that I am up until 3am sewing…..and then I still have to get up at 8am with the baby. My daughter is breastfed and still wakes up throughout the night to feed, so even if I stay up late, I frequently have to stop and feed her so that she can go back to sleep. It's hard to find the balance, but my husband is very supportive and tries to find the time to help me when he can. When he is home during the day before work, he will play with the baby and sometimes take her for a walk so that I have a quiet house to sew in. Do I wish I had more time? Absolutely, but don't we all?
What advice would you offer someone considering working from home or being a WAHM?
Be realistic about your goals and what you can afford to do. Making the choice to be a WAHM involves the standard risks you see when starting a business in addition to the lack of separation between work and home. Make sure that you have support from your partner or family. Without my husband's support, I would never be able to get any sewing done.
How do you unwind after a tough day?
Put all the sewing stuff away, set my phone down and play with the baby. Or, I read raunchy romance novels. Guilty pleasure. But disconnecting from the internet and sewing are the best ways to refresh.
Have you ever received criticism from customers? If so, what did they say, and how did you address it?
I haven't received criticism from customers, yet. I know it will come. I have, however, received criticism from others in the sewing community. It's really a cutthroat environment and some ladies can cut to the quick about your work. I had posted a question along the lines of "how much would you charge for something like this?" and it turned into an all out debate with personal jabs. The internet can be so cruel sometimes. It left a bad taste in my mouth and I didn't think it was legitimate (except for maybe a few helpful comments). I told my husband about it, left the group that I had asked the question in, and decided to just write it off as someone else having a bad day. You're going to get criticism no matter what you're doing, and it won't help to take it all personally.
The internet can definitely bring out the worst in people, but it seems like you've found ways of moving forward without letting negativity keep you down. Have you ever had any moments when you wanted to quit and throw in the towel though? I feel like all business owners go through this more frequently then we let on. What has kept you going forward?
YES. These moments often involve a seam ripper. FYI, having to use a seam ripper is awful and tedious and…frustrating. In those moments when I get frustrated, I usually have to sit it down and walk away for a bit. And then I go back because, even though this part is difficult, I know that the end result is going to be beautiful.
Were there any people who helped pave the way for you to succeed or who are helping you now?
My husband, hands down. He has been so supportive. I have to give a huge thanks to my sister and my best friends who have so lovingly allowed me to make them something, send it to them, and then post their photos in my facebook page. They show off my work beautifully, and are champions and cheerleaders when I need it the most.
What are some of your favorite products to make? Your custom pieces are adorable, but do you have any favorite parts of the design process?
I love making dresses with circle skirts. Love it. I think it's because I know that whoever ends up wearing it is going to get to experience the joy of a full, twirly circle skirt. I make a lot of dresses for young girls and this is a huge selling point for them. I love seeing the smiles during mid-twirl. I also really like being able to make clothing specifically for someone's measurements. I have personal experience with this…..I am very busty (wearing a UK 42JJ), and a lot of times, many clothing items have a neckline that is too low, or there's not enough coverage on the sides under the arms, or the straps are too long….and the list goes on. But when I make my own clothing, none of those problems matter because I can tailor the pattern to my specific measurements so that I get a great fit. The same goes for my customers. Who doesn't want clothes that fit them perfectly instead of just kind of okay?
I totally agree. I'm very big on paying more for a better quality garment that fits me well, but there's a stronger emphasis now on cheap off-the-rack clothing. I'm sure that's something you'd like to see change about the industry, right?
I hope that more awareness about custom clothing and the handmade industry happens in the near future. It's very hard to be successful in the clothing business when you're competing against factory made clothing (a la Walmart) that is mass produced and cheap. There's a lot of customer education that goes into being successful in any business that is new, but the hill wouldn't be so steep if it weren't for those big box stores selling cheap clothing. I hope that makes sense. I think everyone should watch the movie "The True Cost" – available on Netflix – so they can see why supporting a handmade business is so worth the extra cost.
What has had the biggest impact on you goals so far?
The reception that I have gotten from friends and family has been overwhelmingly positive and it encourages me to keep going.
And I always like to close with: The secret to happiness is…..
Choosing to do what is best for you and your family, not what is best for everyone else. Boundaries are the key to happiness!


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Testing, Testing, 1-2-She Survived
Just a little follow-up to Testing, Testing, 1-2-3:
After days of angst
Hours of horror
A sleepless night and
Billions of butterflies in both our stomachs
I found her on the bleachers, sitting next to a new friend.
She shrugged.
"It wasn't as bad as I expected. I think I did okay."
I think I did okay, too.
Tommorow, she tests for…
Here we go again…
Homeschooling is Fabulous
I've been trying to catch up on writing about the craziness in our life. Let's not leave out the good craziness.
The kids started begging me to homeschool them almost as soon as they came to live with us. They spent some time in a foster home with homeschoolers, which prompted the begging.
That particular household embraced the philosophy that many of the minutes during a public school day are wasted.
I agree with the logic.
Kids in private school also deal with transitions and lost moments, but in a large public system, the problem is exponentially larger. Time is wasted in transitions, in moving between classrooms, waiting for everyone to get a drink of water at the fountain, waiting for everyone to finish toileting, waiting for everyone to finish lunch, waiting, waiting…
And waiting for at least 80 percent of the class to catch on to ideas.
Kids who "get it" more quickly must wait, bored…and even worse, the child who might understand with some one-on-one attention is left further and further behind.
At least in the U.S., I don't see a viable solution within the public school system (especially for the child who misses the first step and struggles to climb the second step as his classmates sprint up steps four, five and six).
It's not a "bad" system for most kids. It's the best possible education for a grand spectrum of children, targeting the widest possible swath of average kids.
I agree that one-on-one attention can be better, but I didn't particularly agree with the homeschooling philosophy of the family with whom they stayed.
The mother informed me that her kids (spanning elementary, middle and high school grades) were almost always finished with school in two hours per day. I imagine this could be possible for the lower grades, but homeschool done well in upper grades can't be finished in a couple hours per day.
I'm no inexperienced snob…our family was one of the first in our area to school children at home (although each of us spent at least two years in either public or private school as well). At that time, the choice to homeschool was unpopular with the school system, county officials and even our church. My mom ensured our education was stellar—and it definitely took more than two hours per day.
All that in a nutshell: Public school wastes tons of time and leaves slower children behind. Homeschool can be a great alternative IF—and only if—done properly.
Sorry, I'm soapboxing. I digress.
Because of their need to learn how to integrate with society, we agreed with counselors and school administration that public school was the best beginning solution for our two.
However, Hubby and I promised them we'd consider home school when they successfully completed elementary school.
Fifth grade finished last year. We decided to take the plunge.
The school had me convinced that our girl required special needs support in math and reading. I had mild concerns about my ability to give her what she needs, but reasoned that I could learn anything necessary to help her.
We purchased the 5th grade math curriculum and completed it over the summer. The ease with which she moved through the program surprised me, but we weren't studying other subjects.
When we began grade 6 in September, I expected she'd struggle. In some ways, this was true; if she considered a concept difficult, she gave up easily. We worked together and she began to realize that difficult math problems became easier once she learned the strategy. As long as she followed the strategy we put in place, she had almost no trouble.
Finally, I convinced her that the size of the number wasn't an issue as long as she followed the math strategy (by requiring her to complete a long division problem involving a ten-digit number).
She stopped hating math.
Her handwriting improved.
She slowed her reading, decoding instead of skipping unknown words.
Quoting The Help, I informed Hubby that he is smart, kind and important.
Grinning wildly, she corrected my grammar.
She loves finding facts I don't already know.
She is bright. She is talented. She is fabulous.
Although we wish he didn't have to be at the treatment center, our son's absence has allowed me to spend twice as much time with our daughter, helping her finally catch up academically (due in part to their time in foster care, she's two years behind).
In December, we completed the core subjects for grade 6. We started grade 7 in January. As long as we stay on task, we should be able to complete 7th by June.
School is cool.
Privileged White Girl
I have always been the proverbial privileged white girl. Poverty never touched my life. Challenges never threatened reaching my goals. An entitled upbringing stripped my ability to understand stigma, to empathize with the oppressed. I grasp no understanding of prejudice. I am not qualified to have an opinion about racism. Nor do I have full consciousness of what it means to be a person of color in American society.
Okay, none of that is true except the the last sentence.
Yes, I'm living the American Dream now.
House, vehicles, three dogs, two kids, one amazing Hubby. (Also, six and a half rescued cats. And a small lizard. He is not a bonafide tenant, but somehow he got into the Girl's room and we haven't managed to capture him. Big game hunters we're not.)
My life has not always been so stable.
Please don't misunderstand: I don't pretend to understand the African American child who qualifies to receive free lunch at school just because I carried a free lunch card. I absolutely believe that many of my good friends who grew up "not white" endured an altogether tougher existence than I.
Humans get stupid when everyone's skin color doesn't match. Or their religion. Or their politics. Or their pinky toe shapes. We find all kinds of reasons to discriminate.
Americans aren't the only jerks. Friends of ours returned from a mission trip to Romania with stories of gypsy children eating grass. Grass. Parents can't afford food for their children because Romanians won't hire people with a gypsy background. In some towns, a gypsy bloodline ensures you'll be treated worse than Romanian dogs.
And get this:
They're all the same color.
But I digress, because this isn't really about color.
I promise, it's not.
The people of our country feed hate in so many ways, creating factions and divisions. Sometimes, I understand. People on both "sides" find a soapbox or cause and stand together, which is not fundamentally wrong. If Martin Luther King backed down, he wouldn't be one of my son's heroes. We should all stand up to bullies.
But here's one schism I just don't get:
The problem's pervasiveness flabbergasts me.
How does speech divide us?
We've all heard the stories of kids like Akeela. You know, the girl in the Bee. (If you haven't seen Akeela and the Bee, I recommend watching.) A child of color decides to take her education to the next level. She begins to speak English correctly; her friends are derisive and her family is not supportive.
In Zootopia (which addresses stereotypes and stigma), sly fox Nick has a flashback about experiencing abuse and prejudice simply because he's a predator. He decides to follow the less-than-legal path to adulthood, since no one believes in him anyway. He's now grown; another character calls him "articulate," expressing condescension.
This isn't just in the movies. One of my friends conveyed his frustration with people who have "low expectations of African American boys and are impressed when one comes to them with the King's English and home training." A counselor—with apparent surprise—called his (African American) son "eloquent."
A friend of one of my family members is a highly educated, well-respected individual in the community. Many people seek her counsel. And yet, when she visits her family, they ignore her and refuse to respond to her unless she speaks broken English.
Several weeks ago, I met with a speech therapist. In the course of discussing my son's difficulties with certain letter combinations, I mentioned his habit of pronouncing "the" as "duh." She gave me a few ideas, then noted, "it's a dialect issue. Not your dialect, though, so we could work on that." I asked what she meant. "We're not allowed to correct dialect. But like I said, it's not an issue for your son."
Beginning to cotton on, I asked, "whose dialect would keep that sound?" She finally admitted that her team guidelines would not allow her to correct an African American child who pronounces the "th" as a "d" sound.
I can't tell you how this made my blood boil. Not a literal 212 degrees, of course, because I wouldn't be here to write…but I was MAD.
"So, you're telling me that if I'd adopted an African American child, you would leave that mistaken pronunciation well enough alone?" She nodded.
How did speaking unbroken English become "white" and uneducated speech "black"…does no one else see the problem?
Education is the key to success. Hubby and I correct our children's speech; learning to speak up, enunciate and articulate with clarity is a constant and consistent lesson. They happen to be white but we'd do the same for ANY child.
Have we forgotten history? In every case, oppressors limit education of the oppressed.
Illiteracy and inaccessible (or below-standard) education ensure tyrranized parties remain in "their" places.
This feels like a reasonable statement: literacy is liberty; education is emancipation; clear speech leads to success.
Am I wrong?
How about this.
Imagine two presidential candidates of the same skin color (any color you like).
Candidate A studied and researched our country, our laws, our beginnings, our trends, our popular votes (and I don't mean people's choice music awards), the reasons behind our legislation and the current state of the union. This candidate makes eye contact, speaks with clarity and authority, exudes confidence in his or her own ability to communicate.
Candidate B speaks broken English with a strong accent (country bumpkin or ghetto; your choice). Displaying a spectacular lack of understanding about the country, this candidate stumbles and mumbles through the campaign, mispronouncing words with rampant incoherence.
Please tell me: would you vote for articulate candidate A or unintelligible candidate B?
Being educated in general, not just in speech—and allowing that education to show—just makes good business sense for those who would like to succeed. (And yes, I know there ARE people who excel without clear speech, just as there are individuals who dropped out of school, skipped "standard" education and made piles of money.) As a rule, education and clear presentation are the best foundation for success.
And yet, as a country, we are telling young African Americans they should stay uneducated. By "we," I mean the intellectual fops who decided incorrect speech is a "dialect," the individuals who expect less of a child due to skin color, the people who don't support a child's furthered education and the jerks who make fun of an African American child—or adult—who is "ARTICULATE." Since when is speaking well a detriment? It's ridiculous.
Here's my (arguably simplistic) view of what's happening:
White people: "Stay dumb, kid, and make sure you don't communicate well, so you'll never be able to fight for your rights. Or at least, you won't win."
Black people: "Don't talk like a white person. You're not white. Be true to who you are."
Professionals: "We don't want to tip the balance of anthropology and sociology, so we can't 'fix' incorrect speech."
Kids: "I worked hard for my education. I am well-spoken and confident. But I still have to deal with snobbery and surprise at 'how well' I've done for myself; plus I am stigmatized by my friends and family who assume I think I'm 'bettter' than they are. Is it worth it?"
And here's my (also simplistic) solution:
Can we just call it Standard English Education?
Because honestly, I know white people in Alabama who don't meet the definition of "ARTICULATE" (no offense if you're reading this). I mean, really. And I've got white friends in other parts of the country I can barely understand. Is this "white" speech?
I mean, they're white, and they're speaking, so…
And then there are the blue-eyed, blonde, Casper-white people who speak as though they just stepped out of the ghettos of New York and can give any rapper a run for his money.
Is that "white" speech? Because you, know…they're definitely white.
What if we all just close our eyes to color and listen only to the words?*
What if, instead of "white" speech, we say "standard" speech?**
What if we provide equal education and protect all children from both derision and snobbery?
What if we allow, indeed elevate, children to truly attain the potential they possess inherent, rather than lowering our expectations based on melanin-to-epidermis ratio?
What if we remove the boundaries?
Maybe this is a tall order, but we can fill one ticket at a time.
And you'd better believe this: if we ever adopt again, that child will receive every possible service needed, including speech therapy…and if the therapist won't help my child enunciate, I'll find a way to do it myself.
Education is emancipation. Literacy is liberty. Clear speech brings success.
Am I crazy? What's your opinion?
*"Closing our eyes" won't remove racism. My point remains: can we put politics aside to focus on education and what's best for ALL our children?
**Edit: As you can see below, one of my favorite blog buddies made a very good point. Instead of calling it "educated" English, "Standard" English is probably a better term.
If you live outside the US, do you see this issue as well? If a man from Ethiopia learns to speak German without an accent, is he speaking "white" German? If a girl in Cameroon fluently communicates in French, is she speaking "white" French? Or are these individuals simply well-educated in the standard language?
Do you agree with me? If not, feel free to rant about my idiocy below. I know that sometimes my view of the world is much too simple.


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In this article, our pro cricket traders preview the 2018 ODI series featuring SA vs AUS.
South Africa have the form but Australia has the home deck.
In this article, our pro cricket traders preview the 2018 ODI series featuring SA vs AUS.
South Africa have the form but Australia has the home deck.
After finally snapping their much-publicised losing streak in Adelaide, Australia will look to go one better and secure the series in the third ODI against South Africa at Hobart on Sunday.
The Aussies made a more positive start to the second ODI, reaching 2/96 in the 21st over before losing captain Aaron Finch (41 off 63 balls) and the dangerous Chris Lynn (44 off 44 balls) in relatively quick succession. They then lost wickets at regular intervals, requiring the steady hand of 'keeper-batsman Alex Carey (47 off 72 balls) along with some late-hitting from Adam Zampa (22 off 24 balls) just to reach 231 as they were once again bowled out inside their 50 overs. Although the visitors entered the second innings as warm favourites, the Australian quicks snared some early scalps to reduce the Proteas to 4/68, although a 74-run partnership then swung the match back in the favour of the South Africans. It was at this point that all-rounder Marcus Stoinis made his mark, claiming 3/35 from his ten overs, as Australia snuck home by seven runs with captain Finch marshalling his bowlers expertly throughout the chase. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa bounced back from conceding 24 off his first three overs to finish with figures of 0/57 off nine which should just be enough to keep Ashton Agar out of the side, while Nathan Coulter-Nile is also unlikely to return, given that the series is on the line.
South Africa missed a golden opportunity to claim the series and heap more misery and pressure on a misfiring Australian side. After an indifferent performance in Perth, star paceman Kagiso Rabada bounced back to take 4/54 from 9.3 overs, however the rot was triggered by medium-pacer Dwayne Pretorious who made the most of his opportunity by taking 3/32 off his full allotment, including the key wicket of Finch. On the flipside 22-year-old Lungi Ngidi failed to match the high standards he set in the series opener, conceding 67 off his nine overs. The Proteas' chase was underpinned by the contributions of two experienced campaigners in captain Faf du Plessis (47 off 65 balls) and left-hander David Miller (51 off 71 balls), however the dismissal of each proved to be pivotal to the final result. The less established Reeza Hendricks (16 off 27 balls) and Heinrich Klaasen (14 off 17 balls) both failed to fire, placing their place in the side at risk with Farhaan Behardien waiting in the wings. The visitors may also consider strengthening their lower-order which would see Pretorious retained alongside fellow all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo, possibly at the expense of Ngidi.
This will be the first ODI at Bellerive Oval since the 2015 World Cup, although the hosts have traditionally thrived here, winning 12 of their past 13 ODIs at the venue. Look out for talented left-handers Shaun Marsh and Mitchell Starc in Hobart as Marsh averages 77.66 from three ODIs here with the bat, while Starc has taken his wickets at 24.40 apiece from the same number of matches.
*Australia have still won only two of their past seven ODIs at home.
*Australia have won 12 of their past 13 ODIs at Bellerive Oval.
*South Africa have won three of their past four ODI series'.
*However South Africa haven't won an ODI series in Australia since 2009.
*Aaron Finch is Australia's top run-scorer in ODIs this year, averaging 48.20, and is the only Australian to have scored three centuries in 2018.
The prices are remarkably similar to what we saw pre-game for the second match, with Australia clear if not overwhelming favourites.
It's hard to quantify just how much confidence the hosts will gain from finally getting over the line in Adelaide, but it does make them harder to take on here, especially with the bowling attack showing that they can defend a below-par score on a good pitch. However I'm not about to suddenly back the Australians as favourites, with serious question marks remaining over their batting, even if you got the sense that a few of their stroke-makers were warming to something at the Adelaide Oval.
South Africa showed their vulnerability with the bat too, with the chase on a good Adelaide pitch showing just how much they are missing the injured Hashim Amla and JP Duminy. However their bowling unit shows no signs of letting up on Australia's inconsistent batsmen, so whilst I couldn't take a pre-match position I would advise a trading strategy of siding with the bowling team in each innings.
As for a pre-match wager, I can't look past the claims of the Australian captain who will be buoyed by his assertive performance in the field and is one of the few home-grown batsmen with any sort of recent form at the crease.
BACK – Back Aaron Finch Top Australian Batsman at 3.75 or better for 1 unit.
Following another comprehensive defeat, Australia are staring down the barrel of yet another series loss unless they can reverse their fortunes against South Africa in the second ODI at Adelaide on Friday.
The Aussies slumped to their worst ever losing streak in one-day international cricket, with a seventh consecutive loss at Perth on Sunday. After being sent into bat the hosts showed all the signs of a team devoid of confidence as they slid to 3/8 in the sixth over.
The middle-order did not fare much better as they stumbled to 8/107 at 32 overs, before some late hitting from Nathan Coulter-Nile (34 off 31 balls) elevated them to a still paltry 152 all out. Any chance of an unlikely win was snuffed out early by South Africa's opening pair who put on 94 off 100 balls, before a late flurry of wickets to all-rounder Marcus Stoinis (3/16 off four overs) added a hint of respectability to what was a pretty harrowing scorecard for Australia.
Any moves to reinforce the Australian's faltering batting line-up have been hampered by the injury suffered by Shaun Marsh, although the polarising left-hander hopes to be available on Friday. In any case promising stroke-player Ben McDermott has been drafted into the squad with Darcy Short the player most likely to make way in the top order.
Ashton Agar could also come into contention with Pat Cummins a chance of being rested, while it seems unlikely that captain Aaron Finch will continue with his bizarre tactic of keeping Mitchell Starc away from the new ball.
The Proteas have far less concerns than their opponents, with their victory set up by an excellent performance from their highly-regarded bowling attack. A resurgent Dale Steyn (2/18 off seven overs) started the rot with two wickets in his second over, however it was adaptable all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo who took full advantage, finishing with figures of 3/33 off six overs comprising the dangerous scalps of Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and Stoinis.
Some positive intent from opener Quinton de Kock (47 off 40 balls) underpinned South Africa's chase and allowed his new opening partner Reeza Hendricks to settle into his innings as he compiled a composed 44 off 74 deliveries. At first drop Aiden Markram gave an insight into his approach with a breezy 36 off 32 balls, although in reality the South Africans batting unit weren't really stretched, given the meager target they were asked to chase down.
Perhaps the only negative for the visitors was another early dismissal to Heinrich Klaasen who now only has one half-century from ten ODI innings'. Nevertheless the Proteas are expected to stick with Klaasen ahead of all-rounder Farhaan Behardien and there is certainly no reason for them to make any other changes to their starting XI, having now won their last four ODIs.
Adelaide Oval
In some much-needed good news for the hosts they have won their last four ODIs at the Adelaide Oval, most recently edging out England by three wickets in a low-scoring encounter.
Opener Travis Head has thrived at his home ground, scoring 128 and 96 in two ODI knocks here, while pace bowler Josh Hazlewood has also proved very effective, averaging just 18.50 in ODIs at Adelaide.
*Australia have now lost their past seven ODIs.
*Australia have been bowled out in six of their past seven ODIs.
*Australia have won their last four ODIs at the Adelaide Oval.
*South Africa have won their last four ODIs.
*South Africa have only been bowled out twice in their last nine ODIs.
Incredibly, despite their record losing streak, Australia are still favourites against a South African side that looks well suited to the task here.
On current form you couldn't really go near Australia, especially given that they're odds-on despite dropping their last seven matches. Their fast-bowling unit may not have had the chance to show their wares on Sunday, but the most concerning aspect is their batting which has been poor for some time now. A strong record in Adelaide does offer some hope, but certainly not enough to make them favourites in my book.
Meanwhile the South African juggernaut rolls on, spearheaded by a high-quality bowling attack that would cause some of the best batsmen in the world problems, let alone a collection of horribly out-of-form and under-pressure players.
Their batting has also stood up when necessary, with the likes of Hendricks and Klaasen given ample opportunity to establish themselves, rather than feel the pressure like their opponents.
With one side on a four-match winning streak and the other on a seven-match losing streak this shapes as a no-brainer, particularly when you consider that the in-form outfit are underdogs, so I'll be going in again on the Proteas in this one.
BACK – South Africa at 2.05 or better for 2 units.
After an onerous tour of the UAE, Australia return to home soil for the first of a three-match ODI series against fierce rivals South Africa at Perth Stadium on Sunday.
While they will be happy to be back in familiar territory, the Australians will need to overcome an alarming slide in one-day cricket, having dropped their last four bilateral series', including a humiliating 5-0 loss away to England in June.
Following that ignominy, the hosts have restored their first-choice pace attack with Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Coulter-Nile brought back in for Billy Stanlake, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye and Kane Richardson.
Leg-spinner Adam Zampa has also won a recall following an impressive JLT Cup, with Nathan Lyon rested, leaving Ashton Agar as the only frontline bowler to survive the England series.
There are less disruptions in the batting unit although Tim Paine has been dropped and displaced as captain by Aaron Finch, leaving Alex Carey as the first-choice gloveman, while master-blaster Chris Lynn returns to the squad after racking up the runs on the domestic scene. Despite an underwhelming test series, Shaun Marsh has retained his spot on account of two centuries in this format against England.
His his brother Mitchell has been omitted so that he can focus on longer form aspirations. After dominating one-day cricket for much of the past 20 years, the Aussies have slumped to number six on the ICC rankings and will be desperate to claw their way back towards the summit.
South Africa
The Proteas' recent record in this format has been much more impressive, winning three of their past four series' since the Champions Trophy, albeit against the questionable opposition of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
The major omissions from their touring party are experienced batsmen Hashim Amla and JP Duminy who are unavailable due to finger and shoulder injuries respectively, however veteran spearhead Dale Steyn continues his comeback, forming a fearful pace bowling trio with Kagiso Rabada and Lungisani Ngidi.
Cunning leggie Imran Tahir rounds out the Proteas' frontline attack, although they will be supplemented by returning all-rounders Chris Morris, Dwaine Pretorious and Farhaan Behardien who all get their chance following an ankle complaint to Wiaan Mulder.
In the absence of Amla and Duminy, the visitors' batting with lean heavily on captain Faf du Plessis, 'keeper-batsman Quinton de Kock and middle-order tyro David Millar, although there will be plenty of pressure on top-order stroke-maker Reeza Hendricks who is yet to establish himself an international level.
South Africa's tour didn't get off to an ideal start as they were beaten by the Prime Minister's XI by four wickets on Wednesday, although not before young speedstar Ngidi showed his wares with a scintillating 2/16 off eight overs.
Perth Stadium
The relatively new Perth Stadium has still seen very little cricket with the only international fixture there an ODI last year in January between Australia and England. In that match England narrowly defended a mediocre total of 259 with a number of batsmen from both sides making starts but failing to kick-on to match defining scores. Andrew Tye and Tom Curran, both noted for their changes of pace, each claimed a five-wicket haul.
Key Stats
*Australia have lost ten of their past 11 ODIs.
*Australia have lost four of their past five ODIs at home.
*South Africa have won six of their past eight ODIs.
*South Africa have won three of their last five ODIs away from home.
*South Africa have won their last three ODIs in Australia.
The Verdict
After their surprising warm-up loss, South Africa have drifted to clear underdogs with the hosts installed as warm favourites.
It's hard to quantify how Australia can be such distinct favourites in this one as while they welcome back their primary bowling attack, there are few changes to a batting line-up that was struggling to adapt to the pace of one-day cricket even when the likes of David Warner and Steve Smith were available.
Although they are usually much stronger at home, their record down under has also started to decline and they face a side who are used to playing in relatively similar conditions. With a batting order that is still unsettled and the lack of a proven wicket-taking spinner, I can't be going near the Aussies at this stage.
While Australia's pace attack may be their strength, it is certainly matched by their opponents who also have the added advantage of an established spinner who averages just 23.75 in ODIs with a strike-rate of 30.5.
The absence of Amla and Duminy is a concern, however they still have plenty of experience and quality at their disposal in the top seven. They've also shown they know how to win on foreign soil, particularly in Australia, so I'm willing to forgive the Proteas for their slip-up on Wednesday and back them at the generous odds available to go one-nil up in the series.
BACK – South Africa at 2.30 or better for 1 unit.
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