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There's something about Memorial Day weekend that gets me in my historian mode. The Detroit Lions have been through a lot of coaches in their history. Dan Campbell makes 30. That's tied for second most of any team in NFL history. Somehow the Cardinals have gone through 42 coaches. Don't ask me how.
Being that I was in this historian mood, I spent Memorial Day weekend going back in time and taking a look at each Lions head coach. Follow along. Bring your tissues. You're gonna need them.
Hal Griffen (1930)
Hal Griffen was the Lions first coach ever, though the team was still technically the Portsmouth Spartans at the time. He did indeed coach a football team. But not well, and not for long.
Hal Griffen coached the Lions for one season and went 5-6-3. The interesting thing about Griffen is that he was also playing for the Spartans.
George "Potsy" Clark (1931-36, 1940)
Potsy was technically the Lions first head coach. When Clark joined the franchise in 1931, they were still the Portsmouth Spartans. Clark came in and immediately made the Lions/Spartans one of the best teams in the league when he coached the team to an 11-3 record.
Clark's early success wasn't a fluke. He led the Lions to the championship game in 1932 and back again for a their first championship win in 1935. Clark coached the team until 1936 when he left the team to go coach the Brooklyn Dodgers—the football team, not the baseball team. Clark's success led to him being the franchise's Lions longest-tenured coach until 1957.
The Potsy story isn't over, though. The Lions hired him back four years later in 1940. He coached the team for one season and then retired from coaching for a while before coaching college football.
Earl "Dutch" Clark (1937-38)
After the Lions moved on from Potsy, they hired Dutch. It did not go well as Potsy. Maybe it's because old Dutch had a lot on his plate at the time. In addition to coaching the Lions, he was also the team's running back.
Clark's first year as the team's coach went well. The team went 7-4 and he ran for 468 yards and five touchdowns. Year two, the Lions went 7-4 and then Clark quit. He quit so he could take a job with the Cleveland Rams. He then quit that job to sell insurance and fight in World War II.
Dutch would later be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a player.
Gus Henderson (1939)
Henderson coached the Lions for just the 1939 season. The Lions went 6-5. Dick Richards sold the team to Fred Mandel after the season and Mandel chose not to go forward with Henderson.
Bill Edwards (1941-42)
Edwards came in as a hot coaching prospect at the time. New owner Fred Mandel paid Edwards a mega $10,000 to coach the Lions for two years. Things were on the up and up. Sadly for Edwards, it didn't work out. He coached the team to a 4-6-1 record. He was fired after three games in 1942. Although it's hard to blame him. Most of the team's good players went off to fight in the war. Edwards joined them the next year when he joined the Navy.
John Karcis took over for the remaining eight losses and the Lions had their first winless season.
Gus Dorais (1943-47)
Dorais came in for the 1943 and turned the 0-11 Lions into a power house 3-6-1 team. Things eventually turned around for Dorais and the Lions. He coached the team to winning seasons in both 1944 and 1945. When Dorais was fired in 1947, he was the team's second longest-tenured head coach in franchise history.
Bo McMillin (1948-50)
McMillin was not a good coach. He coached the Lions to a 2-10 record in 1948 and then a 4-8 season in 1949. McMillin's biggest contribution to the Lions was bringing in both Doak Walker and Bobby Layne.
Buddy Parker (1951-56)
Now it's time for the glory years. Parker was an immediate success for the Lions. He led the team to a 7-4-1 record in his first year. The team then went on to win the NFL championship in 1952 and then again in 1953. Then things got weird.
In 1956, Parker was supposed to be the keynote speaker at a training camp dinner. Instead of delivering a speech, he got up at the dinner and quit his job in front of everyone. Classic Lions type stuff.
George Wilson (1957-64)
Wilson, who was the team's assistant coach at the time, replaced Parker after the dinner incident and became that era's Jim Caldwell. You know, he was the first coach "that was only good because he inherited Parker's roster." Wilson led the Lions to an NFL Championship in 1957 and won NFL Coach of the Year award.
Wilson coached the Lions to 53 wins. Get ready to hear this. That's the second most in Lions franchise history. Sweet baby Jesus, that's difficult to take in. You want more? Wilson coached the Lions for 104 games, making him the third-longest tenured Lions coach in franchise history. He left the team in 1966 to become the Miami Dolphins first head coach ever.
Harry Gilmer (1965-66)
Gilmer did not work out well. After the long success of George Wilson's run, Gilmer coached the team to a 6-7-1 record in in 1965.
He was then fired the next season after a bad loss to the Vikings that ended with Lions fans throwing snowballs at him as he left the field. You know, Lions fans type things.
Joe Schmidt (1967-72)
Schmidt is known as one of the Lions greatest players of all time. So, of course, giving Schmidt a try as the Lions head coach would make all the sense in the world. Unfortunately that didn't work out so well.
Schmidt's first season as the Lions head coach led to a 5-7-2 record. Schmidt coached the Lions to winning records on multiple occasions. Although the team only made the playoffs one time and got knocked out immediately.
Schmidt did bring in a lot of Lions fans favorite legends though. He helped draft Mel Farr, Lem Barney and Charlie Sanders.
Schmidt coached the team until he quit after the 1972 season, stating:
"I really don't enjoy coaching anymore. It got to be a burden more than a fun-loving game. I promised my family and myself when I started coaching that I would get out when it stopped being fun. Unfortunately, it's reached that point."
Don McCafferty (1973)
This one is sad. McCafferty just a few years earlier had become the NFL's first rookie head coach to take a team to a Super Bowl win when the Baltimore Colts all the way. After refusing to bench Johnny Unitas, McCafferty was fired and the Lions swooped in to steal him.
McCafferty signed a three-year deal and coached the Lions to 6-7-1 record. He then unfortunately died the following summer when he had a heart attack while mowing his lawn. He could have been the Lions best coach ever. Sadly we'll never know what could have been.
Rick Forzano (1974-76)
Forzano took over for the late McCafferty in 1974 and led the Lions to a 7-7 record in his first season. Forzano really liked 7-7 so he coached the Lions to that same record again in 1975. He was on his way to doing it again when William Clay Ford fired him in the middle of the 1976 season. Tommy Hudspeth took over for the rest of the season and the 1977 season. He failed too.
Forzano's biggest contribution was bring in Bill Belichick for his first NFL job. So you can blame Forzana for being bored watching the Patriots succeed and then watching the Lions then try to recreate that success and miserably fail.
Tommy Hudspeth (1976-1977)
Hudspeth's takeover was short lived. After becoming the interim coach when Forzano was let go, Hudspeth led the Lions to a 5-5 record down the stretch 1976, a nice improvement. Still, William Clay Ford decided not to bring him back. Ford wanted to bring in Rams head coach Chuck Knox to takeover, but Knox decided to stay with the Rams and Ford settled on Hudspeth for a three-year deal. He would be fired after his first full year on the job when the Lions went 6-8.
Monte Clark (1978-84)
Ladies and gentleman, I present the Lions second-longest tenured head coach in franchise history. He took over the team in 1978 and led the team to a 7-9 record. In all, he coached the team for 105 games and a 43-61-1 record. He did pick Lions legend Billy Sims in the 1980 NFL Draft though. So that's cool.
He was fired after the 1984 season. He would later work for the Lions as an advisor from 1999 to 2008.
Darryl Rogers (1985-88)
Rogers biggest claim to fame was being the first Lions coach of my lifetime. His other claim to fame was being bad at coaching in the NFL. On his first year on the job, he went 7-9 and that was as good as it ever got for him. All told, Rogers went 18-40 with the Lions. He never coached in the NFL again.
He hilariously said on the record once, "What does a coach have to do around here to get fired?" For him it was starting the 1988 season 2-9. Wayne Fontes finished the season.
Wayne Fontes (1988-96)
Fontes started it all off by taking over the Lions in 1988. But we'll count his first year as the 1989 season when he led the Lions to a 7-9 record. From there, Fontes would coach the team until 1996, making him the longest-tenured head coach in Lions history. He tallied up 133 wins, a franchise record that stands today. Fontes is also the only coach in Lions history to win a playoff game during the Super Bowl era.
Fontes was fired after the 1996 season, opening the flood gates for the hell we're all living in now.
Bobby Ross (1997-2000)
Ross was able to have some success right away with the Lions. The Lions went 9-7 and made the playoff in his first year on the job. Then it all went to hell. Barry Sanders would retire after the 1998 season, and rumors have it Ross was one of the reasons Sanders decided to retire.
Outside of that, Ross wasn't all that bad during his tenure. He coached the Lions to a winning record three out of the four seasons he was with the team. Ultimately, it would all end when the Lions fired him during the 2000 season and let Gary Moeller coach the rest of the year.
Marty Mornhinweg (2001-02)
It's time to take the wind, everybody. This is as bad as it gets. Lions fans know this already. Mornhinweg has the team's worst win percentage of any coach in franchise history. The Lions went 2-14 in his first year on the job and then improved to a nice 3-13 in his second season. Despite trending upwards, Mornhinweg was fired after the 2002 season.
The man has coached football in some capacity since 1985. He's still working in football with the Eagles. He's got a Super Bowl ring and an Arena Bowl ring. But he'll always be known for this moment.
Steve Mariucci (2003-05)
Who's to blame here? Mooch? Or the situation Mooch was thrusted into? Of all the coaches the Lions had during the Matt Millen era, it's hard to not to think that Mariucci was most hamstrung by Millen's world-class terrible drafting.
Mariucci went 5-11 with rookie quarterback Joey Harrington in his first season and 6-10 in his second season. He was then fired midway through his third season. Leaving Dick Jauron to take over.
Rod Marinelli (2006-08)
Millen took a big swing here when he gave the head coaching job to a guy who had only ever been a defensive line coach and just about every job he ever had in football. The gamble did not pay off. Marinelli went 3-13 in first season.
That 2007 season, though. Man was it fun when the Lions started the season with a 6-2 record. I distinctly remember ESPN calling the Lions "the red-hot Lions." Those were fun days. Marinelli went 1-23 after that, including the infamous 0-16 season that I know everyone loves to talk about.
After that, Marinelli was fired along with just about everyone else in the organization.
Jim Schwartz (2009-13)
Welcome to the new era. Schwartz came in and things gradually began to change. The Lions drafted Matthew Stafford and then won for the first time in 19 games. The Lions went 2-14, but you could tell there was improvement on the horizon.
Schwartz got the Lions back into the playoffs for the first time in over 10 years in 2011. For a minute there it really did look like Schwartz was going to be the guy. Unfortunately he wasn't and the Lions fired him two years later.
Looking back on it, you have to give Schwartz credit. He took a team that nobody wanted to coach and turned them into a playoff team in short order. But he just wasn't fit to coach the team for the long term.
Jim Caldwell (2014-17)
Caldwell has the distinction of having the best win percentage in Lions history during the Super Bowl era. A lot of that comes from the team's 11-5 record in 2014. That team had one of the best defenses in franchise history. Caldwell also became the guy that Matthew Stafford needed to settle him down. He quarterback whispered him into being one of the better quarterbacks in the league.
Caldwell coached the Lions to two more winning seasons before being fired after the 2017 season so new GM Bob Quinn could hire Matt Patricia. It still feels like a big mistake. Many Lions fans will say that things weren't good under Caldwell, but his win percentage would suggest otherwise. Firing Caldwell was a mistake.
Matt Patricia (2018-20)
Lions fans were pumped to get Matt Patricia. Everything about the hire felt right. This was going to be the guy. After a summer of hype, everything peaked during the very first play from scrimmage when the Lions started the 2018 season with Quandre Diggs taking an interception to the house on the first play of the season. Everyone's dreams were coming true. That dream quickly turned into a nightmare when the Lions allowed a lowly Jets team to drop 48 points on them in an embarrassing Week 1 loss. From there it never got better.
Yeah, the Lions beat the Patriots a few weeks later. That was cool, but it's completely forgettable when you look at the rest of the Lions 6-10 season. Then the team went 3-12-1 in Patricia's second year and as we all know, the wheels completely fell off in Patricia's third season. He didn't even make it through the whole year.
It's probably hyperbole, but Patricia may be the worst coach in Lions history.
So that's it. That's every Lions coach in history. We'll see where Dan Campbell will fit into this history.


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Everything was put into place wonderfully by Chael Sonnen after his UFC 136 dismantling of Brian Stann. Sonnen, channeling "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, challenged middleweight champion Anderson Silva to a loser leaves town match on Superbowl weekend. Sonnen, he said, would leave the UFC if he lost. If he succeeded in beating Silva, undefeated in the Octagon, the great champion would have to depart the middleweight division.
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It's an amazing statement. Here's an opportunity for Silva to prove a point, to prove that Sonnen's four round smackdown of the sport's pound for pound best at UFC 117 was indeed just a fluke. Because Sonnen ran a demolition derby on the champ's face that night, eventually succumbing to a last second miracle submission.
Soares has helped lessen that blow to Silva's aura of invincibility by claiming the champion was slowed by an injured rib. Now's the time to prove it. The truth is, I think Sonnen has the Silva camp a little scared. He manhandled the champion in their last fight - and that was before taking a year to perfect his grappling game.
As we saw against Stann, the new Sonnen isn't afraid to add slick jiu jitsu into his grinding wrestling based strategies. The resulting grappling god made Stann look helpless. Would Silva fare differently?
There is no other fight for Anderson Silva right now. Sonnen is the best fight from a sporting perspective - he nearly beat the champion and made the top ten Stann look like an amateur.
There's no better fight from a business perspective - in the wake of Sonnen's promotional genius, it was the Sonnen-Silva squabble that led coverage in the USA TODAY the next Monday.
Sonnen made people stand up and take notice. Silva's consistent greatness made people care. Now it's time for UFC President Dana White to make this fight.


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Forward Duvan Zapata scored a hat trick as free-scoring Atalanta went on another goal spree with a 7-2 win away to Lecce in Serie A on Sunday, the third time this season they have hit seven in a league game.
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Join us on the first Saturday of every other month for Chorus Studio's Open Mic Night! Hosted by Jared Suitor, this is a casual evening of fun that showcases the immense talent of our diverse community!
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What is a preamp pedal, and why do you need one? In guitar amplifiers, the preamp is where tone shaping and overdrive happens before your guitar signal is sent off to the power amp. If you need a little boost, on-demand tone settings, a bit of gritty drive, or want to plug directly into a venue's PA or mixing board, a preamp pedal is definitely mandatory for your board.
The preamp pedals on our list are a diverse bunch. Some are simple units with just a single knob for output level, while others are multi-band/multi-effect tone shapers. Keep reading to find out which one is right for you.
Catalinbread Epoch Boost Preamp/Buffer ($150)
Echoplex's legendary 1960s EP-3 tape delay unit may have provided amazing echo effects, but guitarists really loved the way that the effect's onboard preamp colored their tone. Most of us have moved away from clunky tape-delay units, but companies like Catalinbread continue to produce great echo/delay pedals that replicate the old tape sounds of units like the EP-3.
But what about the preamp? Now you can get all the magic of the EP-3's preamp in a separate two-knob pedal known as the Epoch. Catalinbread is not the first company to do this, as MXR/Dunlop produce pedals replicating the EP-3's delay and preamp as well. But the Catalinbread also serves as a buffer pedal, intended to sit at the end of your effects chain and preserve your sound through whatever length of cable you send it through.
For a simple, tone-focused preamp pedal that adds a subtle bit of grit and opens up your sound, the Epoch is excellent.
JHS Clover ($199)
Based on the rare BOSS FA-1 preamp of the early '80s (made famous by The Edge of U2), JHS's Clover intends to be "an end-all preamp/boost circuit" for both guitarists and bassists. Focused more on tone than drive, the distinctive green chassis features 4 dial knobs controlling level as well as Bass/Mid/Treble levels.
It also has a separate 3-way knob that allows you to select 3 different EQ modes:
- Flat, which turns the pedal into a simple boost
- No mids, like the original FA-1
- Full EQ, which is set by the three tone knobs
You can shape your tone a bit more by using the pedal's separate low-cut switch, too.
With a separate XLR output that allows you to run straight into your mix, this pedal will benefit about any type of player, instrument, or setting.
MXR Micro Amp Plus ($119)
If you're looking for a clean-boosting, tone-shaping preamp that makes the rest of your pedalboard and amp just sound better, check out the no-frills Micro Amp Plus. An upgrade to MXR's much-loved Micro Amp and its single level knob, this thing gives you bass and treble controls that bring out the best of your sound.
Intended mostly for use with tube amps, this pedal excels at clean boosting by using low-noise op-amp circuits that increase your amp's headroom. You can also utilize it with the gain stage of your amp or in concert with overdrive/distortion pedals. Either way, this pedal will push your gain to the front of the mix, making it a great tool for any guitarist.
BOSS Acoustic Preamp ($100)
Acoustic guitars arguably need separate preamp pedals even more than electric guitars. After all, your electric almost always gets plugged into an amplifier with its own preamp, but acoustics are more likely to be plugged straight into the PA, making some sort of external preamp essential.
Rather than the EQ/boost combo that other preamps here are based on, BOSS's Acoustic Preamp adds effects that improve the sounds that acoustic pickups produce. An ambience control adds some echo and reverb, while the acoustic resonance knob controls how "woody" and earthy your open steel strings sound. Throw in "notch" control that limits feedback and you'll see how a unit like this is essential for acoustic performance.
Tech 21 SansAmp Para Driver ($209)
The SansAmp Para Driver is without a doubt the most comprehensive preamp unit we're looking at today, extending well beyond just boost and EQ. You can use it to boost or cut your level up to 12dB in either direction, and its drive control boasts the tube-amp emulation that all SansAmps are famous for. If the 3-band EQ doesn't achieve the tone you're looking for, try engaging the rumble filter to limit bass frequencies, or turn on the "air" button for a top end that works great with acoustics or vocals.
This thing is truly intended to be a replacement for on-board preamps. It has a phantom power-capable XLR output, and even a separate, mixable dry channel so you can blend your sculpted tone at any level. If you're a musician who primarily plugs into the mixing board instead of dragging around a heavy tube amp, this is your best option for a preamp.
Every guitarist can benefit from having some sort of preamp in their setup. Given the wide variety of models available, it all just depends on what you need the most.
- If you want just a bit more tonal control on demand for when you play a lead, the JHS Clover or MXR Micro Amp Plus will be excellent.
- If you're focused on getting a little more vintage-style grit to complement your amp, the Catalinbread is the next best thing to buying a $4,000 Echoplex just for the preamp.
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- The SansAmp is the preamp to use if you're plugging straight into a mixing board from your pedal board.


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1/2 Duplex at 2276 W 15TH AVENUE – $2,498,000
Open House on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 10:00 – 12:00
Builder's own home in popular upper Kitsilano. Architecturally designed and quality built half duplex of over 1,800 square feet on two levels. Main floor features a "great room" concept floor plan with a large open kitchen. Terrific living space with a walk-out south facing patio & backyard with private garage. Top floor features 3 bedrooms plus den including a spacious master bedroom and spa like ensuite. Ideal low maintenance property with quality construction, quiet location and good design.
Apartment/Condo at 423 1820 W 3RD AVENUE – $499,900
Open House on Sunday, January 24, 2016 14:00 – 16:00
Live the lifestyle many yearn for. Top Floor 2 bedroom home in the heart of Kits. Splendid tree-lined 3rd Avenue venue. Lots of natural light streams into the exceptionally bright suite with foyer skylight, accenting the open living and dining room floor plan. Bedrooms are separated by full bath. North and south outdoor spaces open from bedrooms and living area. Full laundry room in suite. Stroll the vast selection of trendy shops and restaurants throughout the neighbourhood, including 4th Avenue, Cornwall and Burrard. Mere steps to world-renowned Kitsilano Beach and Pool. Includes separate storage locker and 1 secured parking. Building has rain-screening. Roof 2008.
Apartment/Condo at 308 2025 W 2ND AVENUE – $349,000
Open House on Sunday, January 24, 2016 14:00 – 16:00
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602 W. 85th St, Los Angeles California 90044
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602 W 85th ST, Los Angeles 90044
House Sold - Los Angeles California
Represented Seller – Originally a single family dwelling that was converted into a duplex in 2008-2009 with new certificate of occupancy. Essentionally new construction in 2009. Both units are 3 bed, 2 bath. Property has detached 2 car garage, one garage per unit, and additional parking area behind units. Large deep lot.
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"We would like to extend our thanks to Jamie for his hard work and professionalism throughout the build. We love the extension, with its thoughtful design, which flows with the rest of the house and fulfils our needs."
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"Can you please pass on our thanks to your builders, they have done an exceptional job on our conversion and were very pleasant and courteous and are a credit to your company. We would like to thank your plasterers who also did a very good job and again are a credit to your company. Nothing was too much trouble and they also made good any mess they left at the end of each day."
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"Thank you for the loft conversion. The room and stairs are fully decorated now and Shelley's daughter is using it as a bedroom. She calls it The Penthouse. Your men did a remarkable job and I can only admire their skill. Mick and Chris were always punctual . They were polite ans courteous at all times. They always tidied up the rubble each day and left the house looking clean. You met the deadlines set and the conversion was good monetary value. I am prepared as I myself was to recommend you to anyone wanting a loft conversion."
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While employers are supposed to protect their employees, they often fail to do so. Learn about workers' rights following injuries due to workplace safety violations.
Employers and workplaces in all industries are subject to a variety of safety regulations under state and federal laws. These regulations are designed to do one thing: To protect workers from unnecessary risks on the job. When employers commit workplace safety violations, the consequences can be devastating, and injured workers deserve to receive just compensation. Have you been injured on the job? If so, here's what you need to know about seeking compensation for injuries due to workplace safety violations.
Why are Injuries Due to Workplace Safety Violations So Common?
Unfortunately, companies routinely choose to put their profits ahead of workplace safety. They take shortcuts. They hire inexperienced and untrained workers. They ignore safety precautions that would take away from their bottom line. As a result, as reported by the National Safety Council (NSC), a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. This adds up to nearly 13,000 workplace injuries every day, and close to 5 million workplace injuries every year. While not all of these are injuries due to workplace safety violations, many of them are.
Injured at work? Contact a local attorney to find out how much you can recover:
OSHA's Top 10 Most-Common Safety Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) maintains a list of the most-common federal safety violations committed by employers. Here are the top 10:
1. Inadequate Fall Protection on Construction Sites
Falls are the third most-common cause of workplace injuries according to the NSC, and they are the second-leading cause of death on construction sites. Falls can occur due to missing and unsafe railings (permanent or temporary), uneven flooring surfaces, walkway obstructions, and a variety of other factors.
2. Inadequate Hazard Communication
This refers to failure to warn workers of the risks associated with hazardous substances and chemicals. According to OSHA, "All employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must have labels and safety data sheets for their exposed workers, and train them to handle the chemicals appropriately."
3. Dangerous, Faulty, and Defective Scaffolding
Scaffolding accidents account for a significant portion of all fall-related injuries on construction sites. Objects falling from unprotected scaffolding can injure workers below as well. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly three-quarters of all scaffolding-related accidents involve either:
- Planking or supports giving way,
- Workers slipping on scaffolding platforms, or
- Workers being struck by objects falling from scaffolding.
4. Failure to Control Hazardous Energy (Lockout-Tagout Violations)
Failing to control a hazardous energy source on a jobsite can have drastic consequences for workers in all occupations and trades. There are strict protocols for protecting workers from dangerous energy sources and from equipment and machinery that need servicing or inspection prior to use.
5. Inadequate Respiratory Protection
Inadequate respiratory protection can put workers at risk for a variety of occupational injuries and illnesses, from burns and lung damage to various forms of cancer. Employers must provide adequate protection to workers who are exposed to dangerous fumes or particulates. Unfortunately, many fail to do so.
6. Dangerous, Faulty, and Defective Ladders
Ladders are used every day in work locations around the country. Many of these ladders have been in use for far too long, and they have become unsafe for their intended use. Unsafe ladders can cause sudden falls and severe injuries, as can improper use of safe ladders (i.e. using a ladder that does not extend far enough above its leaning point).
7. Forklift and Other Industrial Truck Accidents
Forklift and other industrial truck accidents are routine occurrences in warehouses, large retail stores ("big box stores"), construction sites, and other work locations. Many of these accidents can – and should – be avoided with adherence to the appropriate safety rules and regulations.
8. Inadequate Fall Protection and Prevention Training
Another common factor in work-related falls is failure to provide adequate fall protection and prevention training. According to OSHA, employers must:
- Guard every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk (using a railing and toe-board or a floor hole cover).
- Provide a guard rail and toe-board around every elevated open sided platform, floor or runway.
- Regardless of height, if a worker can fall into or onto dangerous machines or equipment (such as a vat of acid or a conveyor belt) employers must provide guardrails and toe-boards to prevent workers from falling and getting injured.
- Other means of fall protection that may be required on certain jobs include safety harness and line, safety nets, stair railings and hand rails.
- Provide working conditions that are free of known dangers.
- Keep floors in work areas in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition.
- Select and provide required personal protective equipment at no cost to workers.
- Train workers about job hazards in a language that they can understand.
9. Machinery Accidents
Machinery and power tool accidents can injure operators as well as other workers in the vicinity. Failure to install machine guards, failure to supply eye and ear protection, and various other safety violations can lead to a wide variety of types of injuries.
10. Inadequate Eye and Face Protection
Workers in various occupations require eye and face protection in order to avoid injuries on the job. In addition to goggles and other protective eyewear, this includes masks, face shields, and other forms of protection. Flying objects and debris are potential injury risks, as are electrical currents (i.e. from welding), flashing lights, noxious fumes, and various other common workplace hazards.
Inadequate eye and face protection is a new addition to OSHA's 2020 list of the most-common causes of injuries due to workplace safety violations. Previously, faulty electrical wiring, components, equipment, and wiring methods rounded out the list. Electrocution risks can impact engineers, electricians and other workers on the jobsite or in the workplace. This includes employees working on construction sites, overhead lines, and electrical repairs or upgrades, as well as foremen, sales people, and even office workers.
Injured Workers' Rights After Accidents Involving Safety Violations
If you have been injured at work due to a safety violation, what do you need to know? Are you entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wage, and other losses? If so, what do you need to do to protect your rights?
1. No-Fault Workers' Compensation Benefits
If you are among the majority of employees who quality for workers' compensation benefits, you can seek compensation without needing to prove that your employer caused or contributed to your injury. While workers' compensation claims often involve injuries due to workplace safety violations, the "no-fault" nature of the system means that you do not need to prove fault in order to collect benefits.
Many employees who suffer injuries due to workplace safety violations recover their losses through workers' compensation claims. However, while workers' compensation provides "no-fault" benefits, (i) these benefits do not cover all injury-related losses, and (ii) even recovering partial coverage is not easy. As a result, if you have been injured, you should discuss your workers' compensation claim with an experienced local attorney.
Learn more about filing for workers' compensation benefits.
2. Personal Injury Claims for Workplace Safety Violations
Since workers' compensation only provides partial coverage for job-related injuries (and some workers do not qualify), it is also important that you speak with a work injury attorney about filing a claim for damages. In a personal injury claim, you can seek full compensation for your losses, and showing that you were injured due to a safety violation can help prove your right to a full financial recovery.
If you have suffered an injury due to a workplace safety violation, you may have a claim against your employer, or you could have a claim against a contractors, subcontractor, property owner, or other third party. There are lots of possibilities, and an experienced attorney can determine what type(s) of claim(s) you should pursue.
Learn more about personal injury claims for job-related injuries.
3. Strict Rules and Deadlines Apply
Regardless of whether you have a workers' compensation claim, a personal injury claim, or both, there are strict rules and deadlines you need to follow in order to protect your legal rights. If you miss a deadline or make another critical mistake, you could lose your right to recover your financial and non-financial losses. An experienced work injury attorney will be able to help you avoid these mistakes, and will be able to make sure you do not settle for less than you deserve.
When hiring an attorney for your injury due to a workplace safety violation, you can expect to receive a free claim assessment. You can also expect your attorney to represent you on a contingency-fee basis. This means that you pay nothing up front, and you pay nothing at all unless you win just compensation.
Learn more about hiring a work injury attorney through WorkInjurySource.com


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WATCH out - there's a warden about!
From today (Wednesday) there will be extra eyes and ears keeping a lookout for crime and anti-social behaviour on two estates in the borough.
Macclesfield Borough Council will be engaging two of Congleton Council's Community Wardens between March 5 and 23 to test how the system works before three new wardens are appointed later in the year.
The pilot, part of the "Partnership for a Safe Borough", is being funded from the Government's Safer Communities Initiative.
During the pilot exercise the wardens will focus on two estates, the Moss Rose Estate in Macclesfield and the Longridge Estate in Knutsford.
A council spokesman said: "The wardens will be patrolling these areas on a shift pattern, providing reassurance for members of the public through a visible presence on the estate.
"They will be targeting anti-social behaviour, vandalism, criminal damage, vehicle crime, graffiti, discarded needles and other community safety issues.
"They will deal with these issues themselves or report their findings to other agencies for further action. They will be making personal contact with local residents, businesses and community groups and will be available to provide support as and when required."
Tony Potts, community safety manager at Congleton Council, said: "The wardens are the eyes and the ears of the police and provide a high visibility patrol out in the community to actually deter criminal activity."
Ward councillor for the Moss Estate, Steve Carter welcomed the news, saying: "I am delighted that the work we have put in at community level and in the council has paid off and Macclesfield South will get the first wardens.
"Anti-social behaviour is a dreadful thing - there can be nothing worse than being afraid in your own home, and these wardens are there to help the police and to make people feel safe again. They are worth every penny if they achieve that.
"This is a quality of life issue and for all the stick the council take this is very much a welcome development."
The aim of the Partnership for a Safer Borough is: "To enhance the quality of life of people in the Borough of Macclesfield, by reducing crime and disorder, and creating an environment in which people are safe and feel safe."
The six priorities are:
household burglary
anti-social behaviour
domestic violence
drug and alcohol related crime
fear of crime
vehicle crime
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The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve has launched a new reservation system in the Broken Group Islands that has upset local kayak guides who believe the change was unnecessary and could force paddlers into dangerous waters.
"I don't think it's been well thought out on the safety aspect and all of the kayakers are basically hung up on that point," said Tracy Eeftink, co-owner of Majestic Ocean Kayaking and a member of the Sea Kayaking Guides of BC. SKGBC has been lobbying against the new reservation system since the change was announced last year.
Eeftink and Majestic have been offering kayaking experiences around the Broken Group Islands for roughly 25 years and she said she has never had an issue that the new reservation system would have helped. She added she was surprised that SKGBC was never consulted before the change was implemented.
There are seven islands within the Broken Group, which can only be accessed by vessel. Eeftink said requiring reservations for each island could force paddlers coming in late at night to push themselves to the island they've reserved, rather than landing safely on the closest one.
"Everybody just manages to squeeze in and sometimes maybe there might be too many people on that island but at least you're on land and you're not out in the middle of the ocean. You made it somewhere," she said. "If somebody comes in late, you do your best to help people."
The Park Reserve's Visitor Experience Manager Dave Tovell said the Park Reserves other camping sites, like Greenpoint Campground and the West Coast Trail, have reservation systems and that a system for the Broken Group Islands has been in the works for roughly 10 years.
"In the past, it's all been first come, first serve," Tovell said. "If you were coming from around the world, or from Tofino, Ukee or Bamfield, you were just taking your chances and hoping there was room on the island you were going to."
He acknowledged SKGBC's concerns, but said he's confident those concerns will subside once people see the reservation system working.
"I'm not surprised with any negative feedback. It's a change and people are comfortable. It's been this way for many years, but we really think it's a positive change," he said. "People will see that we're flexible and the system is flexible and it will work out to everyone's needs."
He said reservations will operate on a three-days-notice cancellation system and added that Park Reserve staffers will be understanding of "extenuating circumstances."
"But, we don't want people holding onto reservations and then cancelling at the last minute and precluding someone else from coming and booking their trip," he said.
Tovell said the new system will also help Park Reserve staffers ensure all fees are collected from the Islands' users. The Islands carry a 14-night maximum stay. Campers may only stay on one specific island for four nights in a row. The rate is $9.80 per person per night.
Tovell said those fees, which are reinvested back into the Park Reserve's amenities and maintenance, have long been in place, but have been tough for staff to collect.
"Because there is no entry gate, there's no kiosk, there is no staffed islands, it's kind of been a free-for-all. Some people have paid, but the majority haven't paid for the entry fees. So, this year, we're trying to make a more concentrated effort," he said.
"We haven't invested a lot of resources in the Broken Group Islands in the last little while. We want to change that."
Eeftink hopes some of those funds go towards creating more camping spots on the islands to help ease congestion during the busier summer months as the Broken Group is a popular haven for paddlers.
"It's a really rich and healthy environment. There's a lot of wildlife; it's very abundant out there with the sea mammals and intertidal life and all the shorebirds. It's very special," she said. "You can have a really, really, good trip no matter what your paddling ability is."


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Monday Geology Picture: Nimrud Statue at the British Museum
I was very upset to learn that a few days ago ISIS looted and bulldozed the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in Iraq. This war crime is a terrible tragedy, and I hope that not all of the city's treasures were destroyed. Fortunately, many artefacts from Nimrud are preserved in various museums around the world. In a way, that is bittersweet. I really wish that artefacts from Nimrud could primarily …


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You can see this effect right now as millions of Americans delay healthcare due to COVID-19. Seniors, in particular, have largely opted to put off appointments as a means of lowering their infection risk. If new social distancing rules are enacted, the impact is sure to be even more dramatic.
Local medical practices can't always motivate patients to go out and get care, especially when there's a level of risk no one can control. However, they can maintain and even deepen the relationships they have with those patients, benefiting everyone when the situation normalizes.
Eight Ways Medical Practices Can Connect With Patients in Stressful Times
Think of a crisis as any large event that changes patients' priorities due to worries about health or safety. Digital marketing is the ideal way to help your audience through it all while keeping your brand relevant. The key is using your platform to provide resources that make the situation easier to handle.
Here's how:
1. Avoid Guilt And Other Hot-Button Emotions
Most patients understand the risks of delaying healthcare, especially if they are experiencing new or unexplained symptoms. It's important for medical practices to take a supportive role by focusing the patients' attention on what they can control, not what they can't. Useful content about maintaining wellness and safety from home is in high demand during any crisis.
2. Make A Difference Without Making The Sale
Businesses of all kinds that push services too hard during a crisis will get a backlash – that's even true of small, family-owned medical practices like dentists or chiropractors. Empathy is essential: Think about the patients' big challenges, like children staying home from school, and meet their needs. For example, a practice could distribute free coloring pages with the help of their digital marketing agency.
3. Ramp Up Your Social Media Presence
2020 has truly been the year of "Doomscrolling." It's what happens when people are anxious over the unknown and hungry for information about a crisis, but it's not coming. Stuck, they turn to websites or social media feed and scroll continuously for morsels of news. Quality blog posts and videos shared on your social accounts might not break the cycle, but they redirect attention to you so you can do good!
4. Curate The Most Valuable Information
Medical practices have the opportunity to become some of the most trusted voices online, but that doesn't mean you need to do it all alone. Expert sources like The Centers for Disease Control and, in conventional natural disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, put out regular updates relevant to your patients. You can share these on social media or explain them in your blog posts.
5. Reach Out Through Email Marketing
Are you using email marketing to the fullest? Now's the time to ensure your list is segmented so each subscriber gets relevant content. In addition to leads and current patients, touch base with "lapsed" patients who haven't visited lately. You can also use location and demographic data to focus on the members of your community most likely to be facing hardship in a current crisis.
6. Dive Into Video And Live Streaming
When people find themselves in uncertain situations, they look to bridge the distance with their family and friends. 2020 has seen a huge rise in live streaming, expected to be 82% of internet traffic for the year. Medical practices can adapt with video events such as question and answer sessions. Digital marketing pros can set up the equipment and software you need so you stay focused on what you do best.
7. Find Unexpected Ways To Check In
Now's the ideal time to check in on your patients, especially the most active ones. Patients who've left positive reviews, referred others, or who simply never miss an appointment will often appreciate your attention. A quick phone call or text opens the door to serving their changing needs. You might also use a social media mention or send a card – handwritten is best. Personal touches matter!
8. Be Aware Of Patients' Specific Issues And Needs
In every crisis, some groups are at high risk. Communicating with the right audience–whether it's elders or worried parents–hinges on hearing and answering their needs. Today, many older patients are wary of crowded waiting rooms and don't want to wait long. They may balk at the idea of an in-person visit to check vitals and renew a prescription. How can your business respond?
Review your policies and find ways to improve convenience while staying true to regulatory demands. Then, be sure your content makes clear how you've responded to patient feedback. Making things a little bit easier for patients can pave the way for their visit when they are on the fence.
Digital Marketing Helps Medical Practices Stand By Communities When They're Most In Need
Digital marketing for medical practices can make a big difference in your bottom line, but it doesn't end there. The right strategy also identifies opportunities to show empathy to the patients who trust in your services. Throughout COVID-19, our team has worked with medical practices like yours to carry the spirit of community into marketing–ensuring patients feel heard, respected, and truly cared for.
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Mongolia Political System
According to the constitution passed in parliament on January 13, 1992, Mongolia is an independent sovereign republic. The foundations of the state are democracy, freedom, justice and national unity. The constitution guarantees free, secret and equal elections and freedom of religion.
The head of state is the president, who is also the commander in chief of the armed forces and chairman of the National Security Council. All parties, alliances and individuals represented in the State Assembly have the right to nominate a candidate for the presidential election who was directly elected by the people for four years before a one-off six-year term of office from 2025. The president has a right of veto, but two thirds of all MPs have to agree to a presidential veto, and three quarters of the votes are required to amend the constitution.
The highest state organ and the only legislative body is the unicameral parliament, the Great State Assembly. The 76 members are also elected for a four-year term, from 1992 to 2012 according to the majority voting system; in the 2012 elections there was mixed voting between majority and proportional representation, and in 2016 and 2020 the majority voting system was again in effect.
On November 14, 2019, the Great State Khural of Mongolia passed a law amending the constitution. In the process, 19 articles and more than 30 paragraphs of the constitution were amended and completed. The changes came into effect on May 25, 2020. As part of the new law, fundamental changes were made to strengthen the legislative, executive and judicial powers.
On November 26th, the 95th anniversary of the adoption of Mongolia's first constitution, President Kh. Battulga signed the document.
The highest executive body is the government with the prime minister and ministers.
The party with the most seats is the prime minister and the chairman of the Grand State Assembly. The active voting age is 18, the passive 25 years. The presidential candidates must be at least 50 years old (previously 45).
The new constitution strengthens the prime minister, he can elect and dismiss ministers, before each minister had to be individually approved by the state assembly.
According to constructmaterials, the judiciary is one of the elements of the separation of powers in Mongolia, alongside the Grand State Assembly (legislature) and government (executive). Through the Supreme Court, the Aimag, Sum and City District Courts and the Capital Court, it is to monitor compliance with the law independently and without outside interference. The constitutional court, consisting of nine judges, is responsible for constitutional matters.
The reforms of the criminal, civil and administrative jurisdiction have resulted in significantly more legal certainty over the past ten years, but are still not completed.
Administrative structure
Mongolia is divided into 21 aimags (provinces), 321 sums (districts) and 1,140 bags, the capital Ulaanbaatar into nine Duuregs (districts), including three suburbs and 152 Khoroos (residential districts).
In the municipal elections every four years, the local citizens' assemblies of the Aimags, Sums and Duuregs are elected. These elect their respective chairpersons or governors, who must be confirmed by the chairperson of the higher-level unit.
In addition to being divided into aimags, Mongolia is divided into five informal regions: Western region with the aimags Bayan-Ulgii, Gov'-Altai, Zavkhan, Uvs and Khovd, the Khangai region with the aimags Arkhangai, Bayankhongor, Bulgan, Orkhon, Uvurkhangai and Khuvsgul, the central region with the aimags Gov'sumber, Darkhan-Uul, Dornogov ', Dundgov', Umnugov ', Selenge and Tuv, the eastern region with the aimags Dornod, Sukhbaatar and Khentii and the capital Ulaanbaatar.
The Mongolian state flag is divided into three equally wide vertical stripes in red, blue and red. Blue stands for the Eternal Sky – the national color of the Mongols, who also derive their origin from the sky. Today red symbolizes progress and prosperity. The golden Soyombo symbol on the flagpole-side strip was created in the 17th century as a symbol of the anti-Manchurian liberation struggle of the Mongols. On the occasion of the proclamation of the Mongolian People's Republic in 1924, the Soyombo was declared the national coat of arms and additionally crowned with a five-pointed star. The three flames embody the prosperity of the Mongols in the past, present and future. The sun and crescent moon stand for mother and father, prosperity and progress, the bars for victory over the enemy. The triangles with the points pointing downwards express the Mongols' love for peace on the one hand, and the willingness to defend freedom and independence on the other. The rectangles symbolize honesty, justice and generosity, ying and yang on the one hand the duality of the natural elements, fire and water, earth and sky as well as man and woman, and on the other hand constant vigilance.
With the adoption of the democratic constitution on January 13, 1992, the star was removed.
National coat of arms
The coat of arms of Mongolia has a circular shape and a foot in the shape of a white lotus flower, which stands for purity, loyalty and harmony. The circle is surrounded by the traditional, infinitely intertwined knot – ulzii – symbol of happiness and well-being. The base is blue like the Eternal Blue Sky, the wind horse in the middle in combination with the Soyombo as saddle and bridle embodies independence and sovereignty, the three gemstones on the upper edge past, present and future. The wheel of teaching, interwoven with a sky-blue khadag (honor scarf), stands for awe, respect and religion. The green pattern behind it symbolizes mother earth.


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Across all doses, lebrikizumab showed significant dose-dependent improvement in primary study endpoints for improvements in atopic dermatitis, according to data from phase 2b trials.
In phase 2b, lebrikizumab (Eli Lilly and Company) achieved rapid, dose-dependent improvement across a range of atopic dermatitis (AD) metrics. These findings suggest a central role for interleukin (IL)-13 in the pathophysiology of AD, investigators add.
Lebrikizumab is a novel high-affinity monoclonal antibody targeting IL-13 that selectively blocks the IL-13 receptor α1 (IL-13Rα1) and IL-4Rα heterodimer signaling complex.
"Importantly," says Emma Guttman-Yassky, M.D., Ph.D., "it leaves intact the endogenous IL-13 regulation through the IL-13 receptor α2." She is the Clara Kest Professor and Vice Chair of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. She co-authored a February 26 JAMA Dermatology publication of phase 2b results and presented these data during the AAD VMX Virtual Meeting Experience 2020, June 12-14.1,2
The clinical success of dupilumab (Dupixent, Sanofi and Regeneron), an FDA-approved anti-IL-4Rα monoclonal antibody for moderate-to-severe AD, underscores the importance of type 2 immune cytokine activation in AD pathophysiology. However, dupilumab's inhibition of downstream signaling of both IL-4 and IL-13 make it impossible to discern which cytokine plays a more central role. Based on lebrikizumab phase 2b and other data, Dr. Guttman-Yassky and colleagues suggest that IL-13 may be the essential pathogenic mediator in AD, and that targeting it alone may achieve therapeutic responses.
Investigators randomized a total of 280 patients with moderate-to-severe AD to placebo or one of three lebrikizumab regimens:
Across all doses, lebrikizumab showed significant dose-dependent improvement in the primary endpoint, with mean week 16 reductions in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores of 72.1% for the highest dose, 69.2% for the 250 mg every four-week dose, 62.3% for lebrikizumab 125 mg every four weeks and 41.1% for placebo.
Similar to the EASI numbers, 70% of patients at the highest dose experienced pruritus numeric rating scale (NRS) score reductions of at least four points, versus 27.3% on placebo (P<0.001). For all three doses, least-squares mean pruritus NRS reductions from baseline ranged from 35.9% to 60.6%. Conversely, pruritus scores in the placebo arm improved until week six, and then gradually worsened until week 16 (mean increase 4.3%).
For patients on lebrikizumab, improvement in pruritus started early. By day two, a combined 10.5% of patients on both 250 mg doses achieved at least four-point NRS reductions.
"And this continues until day seven, where already 30% of patients at the highest dose have at least four-point improvement in pruritus NRS," she says.
Similarly, week 16 sleep NRS scores at the highest dose fell more than 60%, versus 20.2% for placebo.
"And all the drug arms show major, statistically significant changes, whereas the change in the placebo arm is not significant at week 16," Dr. Guttman-Yassky says.
Mean Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) scores ranged from a 12.4-point reduction from baseline at the highest drug dose versus a 5.8-point reduction for placebo.
"Even the lowest dose shows a major improvement (-8.9 patients) compared to placebo," Dr. Guttman-Yassky says.
Mean Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores declined by approximately 8 to 10 points among actively treated patients, versus 5.9 points for placebo. Additionally, 39% of patients at the highest dose had week 16 DLQI zero or one, versus 16.7% of placebo-treated patients. Patient global assessment scores followed a similar pattern.
Consistent with previous studies, lebrikizumab was well-tolerated — 2.7% of patients at the highest dose experienced moderate conjunctivitis. Ongoing phase 3 studies will further examine this adverse effect.
"But so far," says Dr. Guttman-Yassky, "lebrikizumab has achieved a very good safety profile." Dermira expects topline phase 3 findings in the first half of 2021.
Dr. Guttman has received research funds (grants paid to Mount Sinai) from AbbVie, Almirall, Amgen, AnaptysBio, Asana Biosciences, Boerhinger Ingelheim, Celgene, Dermavant, DS Biopharma, Eli Lilly, Glenmark, Galderma, Innovaderm, Janssen, Kiniksa, Kyowa Kirin, LEO Pharma, Novan, Pfizer, Ralexar, Regeneron, Sienna Biopharma, UCB and Union Therapeutics. She is also a consultant for AbbVie, Almirall, Amgen, Asana Biosciences, AstraZeneca, Boerhinger Ingelheim, Cara Therapeutics, Celgene, Concert, DBV Technologies, Dermira, DS Biopharma, Eli Lilly, EMD Serono, Escalier Biosciences, Galderma, Glenmark, Kyowa Kirin, LEO Pharma, Mitsubishi Tanabe, Pfizer, RAPT Therapeutics, Regeneron, Sanofi, Sienna Biopharma and Union Therapeutics.
1. Guttman-Yassky E, Blauvelt A, Eichenfield LF, et al. Efficacy and safety of lebrikizumab, a high-affinity interleukin 13 inhibitor, in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis: a phase 2b randomized clinical trial. JAMA Dermatol. 2020;156(4):411–420.
2. Guttman-Yassky E, Blauvelt A, Eichenfield LF, et al. "Lebrikizumab, a high-affinity IL-13 inhibitor, demonstrates rapid and clinically meaningful improvements in quality of life measures in a phase 2b trial of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis patients." American Academy of Dermatology VMX. June 12, 2020.


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Ladakh Breakthrough: What Turned It India's Way?
NEW DELHI: Chinese and Indian troops have begun disengaging from the north and south banks of the Pangong Lake, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament today. Outstanding issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh remain, he said, asserting that there will be no compromise on India's sovereignty and not an inch of land will be given away. Ten months after the standoff began, what was it that forced aggressor China to back off? What is it that India did right? In this chat, StratNews Global Editor-in-Chief Nitin A. Gokhale and former Indian Ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale look back and also at the way forward.


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Caitlyn Jenner's Malibu Mansion Spared the Flames of Woolsey Wildfire
Caitlyn Jenner Malibu Home Just Escapes Flames
Caitlyn Jenner is lucky -- like Powerball lucky -- because her multi-million dollar Malibu home appears to have narrowly dodged any structural damage in SoCal's raging wildfire.
This aerial pic, shot Saturday morning, shows hot spots still smoldering just outside the fencing of Caitlyn's 3,500 square foot house -- which is perched in the hills above Malibu. On Friday a source connected to the Jenner-Kardashians told us the mansion had been torched -- they clearly spoke too soon.
It's clear, though, the Woolsey fire's path came dangerously close as it burned out of control toward the Malibu beach area.
Caitlyn posted a video Friday saying she was safe but did not know the fate of her home. She knows now ... it's safe.
In the immortal words of Maxwell Smart (Google it young'ins) ... "Missed it by that much!"


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Chandrababu Promises Own Houses to Govt Employees
Own house is a dream to every person in the world. Understanding this, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu promised to build an own house to all the government employees.
He praised govt employees are doing a great service to the people and so deserve their own house dream to come true.
He instructed all collectors and other related officers to start working on it immediately, in a teleconference call. Chandrababu said that development of govt employees and people are very important for state development. He also said the number of complaints regarding ration, pension, and other problems are reduced to 50 percent.
Chandrababu also explained that farmers are also suffering right now and so he promised to solve their problems too, to see the happiness in their eyes!


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Currently available on HBO NOW and HBO GO, "How to Dance in Ohio" is an endearing feature length documentary chronicling the experiences of a group of teenagers and young adults with autism spectrum disorder in Columbus, Ohio, as they prepare for their first spring formal dance.
Directed and produced by Alexandra Shiva, the film stars numerous young adults but focuses primarily on three young women: Marideth, Caroline, and Jessica and their unique challenges and social triumphs. Shiva takes viewers inside their family homes and notably into their group therapy sessions with Dr. Emilio Amigo of Amigo Family Counseling as they practice a wide range of social skills in preparation for the dance.
Since media and medical research groups tend to center much of their attention on children with autism, "How to Dance in Ohio" is a powerful film from an advocacy standpoint because, as children are known to do, children with developmental disorders eventually grow up. This film shines a light on some of their faces, their families, and the invaluable nature of resources like those at Amigo Family Counseling, which provide services to teens and adults that sadly aren't available in all areas of the United States.
Beyond age, "How to Dance in Ohio" educates by showing how complex the manifestations of autism are. There is one exchange in the film that I particularly liked when Dr. Amigo is counseling a group of older teenagers and brings up the subject of spectrum diversity:
Dr. Amigo: "You know, there's a saying that goes something like this, 'If you meet one person with autism, you've only met one person with autism.' Do we not know it expresses itself in many different ways, right? In many tremendous positive ways, and some other not-so-positive, more challenging ways, right? So, I think the spring formal is gonna be a great chance to be like, 'Wow, we all share certain challenges, but look how cool it is the way we're all so different, too.'"
Teenage Boy: "Like multi-colored M&Ms."
Dr. Amigo: "Yeah. You guys are all like multi-colored M&Ms."
Whether your life is personally touched by autism or not, "How to Dance in Ohio" is a tender coming-of-age story that will pull at your heart and create greater awareness of the breadth of the disorder that affects so many families in a multitude of ways each day.


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True Geordie: his rise to the top of YouTube
Who is 'The True Geordie'?
The True Geordie is a pseudonym that you may well be familiar with and, if you're not, then it's safe to bet someone you know is because you don't become an internet personality worth £500,000 with no followers. The man behind the mask is Brian Davis, which isn't such a household name so who exactly is he?
Life off screen
33 year old Davis might be a big presence on camera with a personality to match his 6'3 frame but when it comes to life away from the lens he's more secretive and reserved. He's a born and bred Geordie – meaning he comes from Newcastle-upon-Tyne – but little is known about him or his family beyond that.
Early to the game but late to bloom
Cut things how you like but Davis is no Steve Jobs; he did, however, emerge as somewhat of an innovator when he launched his first ever YouTube video in 2006 – less than 12 months after the site was created. His earlier videos focused solely on his love of football, with a strong emphasis on his beloved Newcastle United, and were posted under the handle of FootballFan533.
It wasn't until much later – eight years later to be precise – that things really took off for the passionate Davis. An expletive-filled rant in response to then Newcastle striker Nile Ranger's criticism of the Toon Army (Newcastle's fan base) struck a chord and 'The True Geordie' was born with more regular content following.
More than a football fanatic
With hundreds of thousands of views hitting his page off the back of the Ranger rant it became clear that it was possible for him to 'blow things up'. Davis branched out from football chat, though it's remained a constant element, to discuss anything and everything from other sports to everyday news stories.
Beyond his standard YouTube work though, the True Geordie has been involved in other high profile events – such as the YouTube boxing slugfest between Logan Paul and KSI where he commentated – to put his name and face out there to the masses.
Constantly growing
Davis could have settled with his lot by now had he wanted to. His YouTube channel is one of the highest-earning sports channels on the site and the wrap around work was adding to his balance sheet but he's proven hungry to move with the times and he decided to enter the world of podcasts.
Davis has always been able to push home a point but he's no longer just ranting and raving for the camera. He has now established a reputation for himself as someone who can conduct interesting, informative and challenging interviews with guest celebrities – such as former Newcastle and England captain Alan Shearer and comedian Ricky Gervais – featuring and it's taken his following to another level. His fan base now tops out at over 2.5 million split across Facebook (75k), Instagram (130k), Twitter (530k) and YouTube (1.8m).
There you have it, a quick look into the True Geordie – a man that has been on an upward curve ever since that raging video about Ranger and given Ranger was tipped for a career at the top level of English football at the time it's perhaps odd that it is now the True Geordie with a net worth of £500,000.


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Einstein is reported to have said that everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. I like that quote in relation to change.
In the spirit of the old genius, let's explore which core, basic ingredients we need in order to bake a change-cake.
I'd say we need:
- A shared understanding of our current situation
- A shared understanding of where we want to end up
- A shared willingness to try stuff out in order to take us to where we want to end up
- A shared set of necessary metrics that tells of something about our progress
I'd argue that if you have none of the above, you drastically increase your likelihood of failure. I'd like to go so far as to say that without the shared understanding and willingness to try, it becomes nigh on impossible to create a sustainable change, and you'll be destined to fall back into old patterns.
When people introduce change the brute force way, they are under the mistaken notion that they've accomplished something, when in fact the only thing that has happened is that they've done something. This might get you applause from somewhere in your organisation, yet doing something and accomplishing something are two very different things. They are the difference between activity and outcome. Since you and I are rather brilliant, we are of course only interested in outcomes, and it's in outcomes we should invest our money, time and energy.
In order to achieve simplicity, I believe satisficing, rather than optimizing is key. The search for perfect understanding of our current situation, the perfect change model, a perfect vision and so on will only get you caught up in analysis paralysis, and create a whole lot of frustration with the process. This is what kills many change initiatives. It is absolutely imperative to demonstrate some progress in a very short period of time. Momentum needs to be built, as momentum creates new energy that can carry us forward to our True North.
Simplicity facilitates this.
I would agree that frustration with the status quo is a good starting point for change, and that the adage "change happens when the cost of staying the same becomes too steep" rings true. However, once you've started your journey towards a brighter future, the continued part of the process is not best fueled by frustrations, but by a feeling of enthusiasm towards that place where we want to end up. The people involved with Appreciative Inquiry got this right, says I.
Now, a change that has no connection (in the sense of shared understanding) to the system, cannot be injected or brute forced. We are not helped at all by incentives, coercion or persuasion. Any change initiative that comes from such a sordid place will get rejected by the system, like a body refusing an implant, and the change will simply not take hold. I'm very much down with the great Margaret Wheatley on this: In nature, as in life, as in organisations, true change is emergent.
Take Away:
Don't brute force
Be nice
Don't complicate things
Listen to people
Change is emergent – this takes time
Simple things work
Dance with the system


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Before my visit, I had thought about visiting a Township, but felt discouraged by the reports about violence there. Thus, I was positively surprised to see that City Sightseeing offered Township tours as well. We booked one, and my first question to the guides was how the people in the Township would feel about us visiting them because I did not want to have a weird zoo-experience. They explained to us that they understood the importance of tourism as it showed that it was reasonably safe – which potentially attracted investors – plus pointing out the deficits put pressure on the government as they were "failing the people" for years.
We took off in a minibus to Cape Town's oldest Township Langa, where our two guides from the Xhosa tribe grew up. About 200'000 people were registered there, about the size of Basel. They dropped us off at the registration office where the black people called in from the countryside had to report during the Apartheid to receive their "Dumb Pass". They were considered stupid by the whites because many did not speak English or Afrikaans. The fact that they spoke multiple local languages was conveniently overlooked. Upon registration, they went to the "Court" where the classification regarding their potential usage took only one minute. Men were squeezed in large numbers in a small room in that office building while women were hurdled in an outside pen. Families were often separated upon arrival.
After this touching introduction, we started walking. Many people didn't seem to care that we were there and showed a neutral attitude towards us. The kids seemed happy and curious. The younger ones had fun posing for our cameras, and some older ones showed traditional singing to a different group of visitors for a little tip. A group of girls in school uniforms passed us. The atmosphere was calm. We walked past WIFI stations, donated by the Gates Foundation to enable people to apply online and be part of the online world.
We learned that people from the countryside or other countries came to Cape Town looking for work, only to find out that there wasn't much. After registration, they received accommodation. In reality, the whole family either shared a family room (2x2m) or one half of a 20′ container: no running water, no electricity. Washing facilities were available in a separate building. When I ducked under washing lines of fresh laundry past the women and kids there, the dreaded feeling of awkwardness crept up on me, so I quickly stepped through and back to the square. Here I saw tired-looking buildings, living containers, grass with pieces of garbage, the remainders of a little bonfire. In the far end, there was a brightly coloured shed with motivational phrases painted upon it. I asked about the availability and affordability of contraceptives. I learned that they're available, but families often decided to have more children to receive the financial allocation from the state for each child as this sometimes was their only income that put food on the table.
Our next stop was a souvenir booth. The guide highlighted this particular one because the owner taught the local kids how to craft so that they learn how to earn some money. They sold lots of pretty things, but to avoid clutter at home I just bought what I always do: a magnet. I didn't mind the price of 150 ZAR / 8 EUR as it was a small thing to contribute to the Township.
Our minibus picked us up, and we drove through the other parts of the Township. The unofficial settling looked like how I honestly imagined the Township to be like: shacks made of corrugated metal, piles of garbage and people were not as happy to see us. The guides did their best to ensure that this was probably just because we were in a vehicle and not engaging with them, but honestly, I couldn't blame them. These rich tourists were driving past their front door like through a zoo. I wouldn't have appreciated that either.
There were two more areas we drove through while we learned about the different "classes" within a Township. The lower class were the people living in the illegal settlement and containers and family rooms with barely met basic needs. The middle class had received housing from the government: a two-bedroom open-plan flat – again for the whole family. In front of these row houses parked some cars and you might meet quite a few familiar Uber drivers faces there. The upper class of those who "made it" had well-kept family homes with little yards, framed by fences but without any bars in the windows. We learned that when people moved up the ladder of success, they didn't leave the Township. They instead moved to another area within it so that they could keep their social contacts and continue pursuing their cultural customs. Beheading chicken and other rural traditions were frowned upon in other areas of Cape Town.
Just in time for lunchtime, we made a halt at a butcher, who offered traditional hot meals for the locals. After some initial hesitation, each in our little group bought some portions for a few Euros. Allegedly Jamie Oliver had eaten there before us. My approach was: if this is good enough for Jamie Oliver, it's undoubtedly good enough for me.
While eating our lunch in the minibus, our guides drove us to another Township called Gugulethu, which had about 400'000 inhabitants. Here we stopped at two monuments: one was for seven young men who were betrayed by their 8th friend and shot dead for their activism against Apartheid. The other one was for Amy Biehl, a young American activist against Apartheid who was killed by four men "to make a point". They were caught and went to prison. After their sentence, two of them went to Amy's mother, asking for forgiveness. Who could forgive the murder of his own child? Amy's mother could and did. They even worked together in the Amy Biehl Foundation and fought for the right of health, education, and employment in South Africa.
We were still quite affected when we arrived back at the starting point, and I felt a bit out of place amongst all the tourists. It felt good to have someone to talk about what we just had seen and experienced. I think if you visit a place like Cape Town you have to visit the not-so-nice parts of the city as well as the beautiful sites. How else can you see the whole picture and get a complete impression of the city?


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The purpose of the course is to help students to understand the basics of computer software and hardware systems. In addition the course gives basics of programming languages and enables the students to use the applications software. To introduce the use of software applications in problems solving and information storage and retrieval as well as the principles of well‐structured programming using C.
By the end of the course students should be able to: