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Waiting for Perfect: How the Accounting Profession Is Missing the Window
By Daniel Lawrence, Founder & CEO, Bots For That There is a pattern I have seen play out in every industry I have ever worked in. It happens in financial services. It happens in betting and gaming. It happened in logistics, in manufacturing, in legal services. And it is happening right now, in almost exactly the same way, in accounting. It goes like this. A new technology arrives that is clearly significant. The early evidence is compelling. The strategic case is obvious.
Face validation of an AI-driven tool for clinical triaging in Australian public oral healthcare: a pilot study.
1Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia 2Department of Life Sciences, Health and Health Professions, Link Campus University, Rome, Italy 3CoTreat Pty Ltd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia 4CoTreat Pty Ltd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia 5Your Community Health, East Reservoir, VIC, Australia 6Melbourne Dental School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The...
Physically restricting mental health patients can often harm them - my new study suggests compassion could change that
By Daniel Lawrence, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University Restrictive practices in mental health settings – such as physical restraint and seclusion – are meant to be a last resort, used only when patients pose a risk to themselves or others. In 2021 and 2022 alone, that… Read complete article © The Conversation -
What Suicide Data for Public Safety Officers Tell Us
Police officers are at a greater risk of dying by suicide than the general public, and even more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, according to evidence from prior research. But many fundamental questions have remained unanswered for lack of comprehensive data: who, where, how, in what roles, and in what circumstances are public safety personnel dying by suicide?
Law Enforcement Deaths by Suicide
Download full report Introduction Police and correctional officers (hereafter referred to as public safety personnel) routinely confront arduous and psychologically taxing circumstances that can adversely affect their mental and emotional health.
Work and Life Stressors of Law Enforcement Personnel
Download full report Policing is widely considered to be a stressful profession, particularly compared to other occupations (Acquadro Maran et al., 2022; Adams & Buck, 2010; Dick, 2000; Gershon et al., 2009; Purba & Demou, 2019; Violanti & Aron, 1995; Zhao et al., 2002).
Patrolling the largest drug market on the eastern seaboard: A synthetic control analysis on the impact of a police bicycle unit
Abstract Research Summary This study employed a microsynthetic control method to evaluate the impact of the newly introduced bicycle patrol unit in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, which is well-known as a major drug market. The findings reveal that the bicycle patrol unit led to a notable reduction in social disorder crimes, which was one of the primary objectives of the patrol officers.
Patrolling the largest drug market on the eastern seaboard: A synthetic control analysis on the impact of a police bicycle unit
Research Summary: This study employed a microsynthetic control method to evaluate the impact of the newly introduced bicycle patrol unit in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, which is well-known as a major drug market. The findings reveal that the bicycle patrol unit led to a notable reduction in social disorder crimes, which was one of the primary objectives of the patrol officers.
PH Online Short Features and Brief Takes Issue 285
Celebrate Complementary Therapy Week 20-25 March! Complementary Therapy Week takes place from 20th – 25th March 2023, sponsored by Complementary Health Professionals – one of the multi-disciplinary professional associations. They launched this event first in 2020 and it has now become an annual celebration of our industry. It is not just for their members either, but a celebration for everyone within our profession and a chance to shout about what we all do.
Gen-Z Really Wants to See the 'Avatar' Sequel Original
The highly-anticipated sequel is the film Gen Z moviegoers are prioritizing this holiday season. It has been 13 years since the release of James Cameron's Avatar, so naturally, the science-fiction extravaganza's upcoming sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water is attracting quite a lot of attention ahead of its December 16 release in cinemas.
Nigeria @62; A Reflection Of Who We Are And What We Must Do
OFFICE OF THE CITIZEN FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA My fellow citizens of Nigeria, it is with great gratitude I join those of you here at home and abroad to celebrate this special day in our political existence. Many years ago, our founding fathers pursued a common cause of liberating this country “NIGERIA” from the colonial control of Britain. In the early years of nationhood, Nigeria had man prospects considering the quality and quantity of natural and human resources available to her.
Crude Oil Theft in Nigeria; An Economic Conspiracy or What? -By Daniel Uchechukwu Lawrence
Natural resources play a fundamental role in the socio-economic survival and development of any human society. Right from prehistory, classical, dark, middle, and down to the present information age of world civilisation, humans have continued to exploit and exercise their ancestral and legal rights over the natural resources domiciled in their respective geographical territories for the primary purpose of surviving economically either as individuals or groups.
Crude Oil Theft In Nigeria; An Economic Conspiracy Or What?
Natural resources play a fundamental role in the socio-economic survival and development of any human society. Right from prehistory, classical, dark, middle, and down to the present information age of world civilisation, humans have continued to exploit and exercise their ancestral and legal rights over the natural resources domiciled in their respective geographical territories for the primary purpose of surviving economically either as individuals or groups.
Right to Payment: Substantial Performance and Satisfaction | JD Supra
A recent opinion from the Court of Appeals of Texas provides clarification regarding a contractor’s right to payment where the adequacy of the work performed is challenged and an owner attempts to rely on a satisfaction clause to withhold payment. It also sheds light, in the context of complex construction contracts, on the common contract requirement that the contractor must “strictly comply” with the Contract requirements. In Turner v.
An Impact Evaluation of the Misdemeanor Diversion Program in Durham County, North Carolina
In 2020 and 2021, with support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge Research Consortium, the Urban Institute conducted in-depth process and impact evaluations of Durham County, North Carolina’s Misdemeanor Diversion Program (MDP). The findings of the impact evaluation are detailed in this report.
A Summary of Two Evaluations of the Misdemeanor Diversion Program in Durham County, North Carolina
In 2020 and 2021, with support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge Research Consortium, the Urban Institute conducted in-depth process and impact evaluations of Durham County, North Carolina’s Misdemeanor Diversion Program (MDP), the findings of which we summarize in this report. By conducting both types of evaluations, the research team was able to better understand the processes and context that led to observed impacts.
Daniel Lawrence, Author at The Checkered Flag
Kalle Rovanperä wins WRC Rally Estonia by a 59.9-second margin. At 20 years of age, he becomes the youngest winner in the WRC. WRC Promoter look to strengthen the European Rally Championship with a multi-year promotional rights deal starting next year. Thierry Neuville extended his Safari Rally Kenya lead to almost a minute on a day that proved to be calmer than Friday’s carnage.
WRC Promoter snags European Rally Championship promotion rights
Promotional rights to the FIA European Rally Championship have been awarded to WRC Promoter. The multi-year agreement, announced on Thursday, starts in 2022. As a result, WRC Promoter now has a large set of projects on its plate. The European Rally Championship becomes the promoters fourth FIA series. The Munich-based company has held rights to the FIA World Rally Championship since 2013 and back in February, took on both the FIA World Rallycross and FIA European Rallycross Championships.
Kristoffersson gearing up with EKS JC for 2021 World RX Season
EKS and Johan Kristoffersson are two of the most prominent names in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. The two have spent their histories in the series competing against each other for championship glory. However, in a somewhat unprecedented move, Kristoffersson will now team up with the EKS squad for the 2021 season, as the pair join forces for a title assault.
Timmy Hansen will challenge for World RX title with Hansen Motorsport
Earlier this week Kevin Hansen was announced to be returning to the wheel of his Peugeot 208 WRX machine for Hansen Motorsport in this year’s FIA World Rallycross Championship. Yesterday, news broke that will surprise nobody. Lining up alongside his brother for the fifth consecutive season is 2019 FIA World RX Champion Timmy Hansen. Timmy will be hoping to bounce back from a difficult defence to his 2019 title last season.
Grönholm and Szabo partner up for WRX season with GRX-SET team
The 2021 FIA World Rallycross grid continues to take shape with the addition of yesterday’s announcement that both Niclas Grönholm and Krisztian Szabo will line up for the GRX-SET World RX Team. Son of former WRC superstar Marcus Grönholm, Niclas (25) is a proven star at this level, with three World RX race wins under his belt already. Ever present in the series since 2016, Grönholm has been competing with GRX in a Hyundai i20 since 2018 and has made the trip to the podium five times.
Kevin Abbring to contest first full season in World RX
Another Kevin is joining this year’s FIA World Rallycross Championship. Competing against Kevin Hansen of Hansen Motorsports this year will be Kevin Abbring. Abbring (32) will race under the UNKORRUPTED team banner, behind the wheel of a Renault Mégane R.S. RX prepared by French engineering outfit FORS Technologies.
Grönholm takes victory in Round 3 of RallyX Nordic at Höljes
Niclas Grönholm headlined a glorious days action at Höljes as he took victory in the Supercar category in Round 3 of the RallyX Nordic presented by Cooper Tires Championship. He built on a solid performance in qualifiers to beat Anton Marklund and Grönholm RX team-mate, Krisztian Szabo, to the top step of the Supercar podium.
Carmichael going for BRC National Championship glory
The British Rally Championship gets underway on 31 May 2021 at the Neil Howard Stages in association with Graham Coffey & Co Solicitors Rally at Oulton Park in Chesire. One man who will be looking to start his season strong is Irishman Alan Carmichael, who this year will be aiming to claim top honours in the BRC National Rally Championship. Running alongside the main BRC Championship, the National Championship is an ‘open class’ series allowing competition for non-homologated vehicles.
Scotsman Smith sets sights on BRC National Rally Championship Success
Scotsman Allan Smith hasn’t driven a Rally vehicle in anger in three years, and he hasn’t embarked on a full season of Championship racing in over a decade. He’s not fazed by either of these points, however, as he sets his sights on a formidable return to the Rallying scene in the BRC National Rally Championship. Running alongside the British Rally Championship, the BRC National Rally Championship serves as an ‘open class’ for non-homologated vehicles.
Elliot Payne to embark on his debut Junior British Rally Championship Season
A first full Season in Championship competition is a big step for any young driver, and the latest youngest to make the jump is 18-year-old Elliot Payne. Payne will embark on his debut season in the Junior British Rally Championship this year alongside Scottish co-driver Cameron Fair.
Ken Block to race in the East Africa Safari Classic Rally 2021 for Tuthill Porsche
Ken Block is a free agent, living in a world post his multi-year deal with Ford and seemingly striving to now race in every Off-Road vehicle under the sun. Thanks to a recent announcement from Tuthill Porsche, Off-Road Racing fans will get a glimpse of Ken Block behind the wheel of a vintage Rallying 911 at this year’s East Africa Safari Classic Rally.
Enzo Ide to tackle full 2021 World Rallycross calendar with EKS JC
The eight-round 2021 FIA World Rallycross Championship is still a couple of months away, and ever since the calendar was announced, RX fans have been waiting impatiently for more news regarding competitors. A piece of news to peak the excitement of World Rallycross fans was released on 19 April with Enzo Ide’s announcement of a full championship challenge, as he will contest all eight rounds of the 2021 FIA World Rallycross Championship with an Audi S1 EKS RX Quattro for EKS JC.
Guerlain Chicherit to enter Dakar with Bioethanol and Hydrogen cars in 2022/23
Guerlain Chicherit is set to extend his pursuit of a world brimming with sustainable off-road motorsport via a multi-year program in the Dakar Rally, beginning with a Bioethanol fuelled entry in 2022, followed by a Hydrogen-Hybrid powered machine in 2023. Both entries will be under the GCK Motorsport programme, which Chicherit founded himself and has raced in multiple disciplines with.
Finlay Reston targets 2021 Junior British Rally Title
For any young Rally prospect, a chance at World Rally experience is too good to pass up, especially if you can win a title along the way. That is exactly what Finlay Reston hopes for his year as he looks forward to a title challenge in the 2021 Junior British Rally Championship. If he succeeds, then the prize of a Hyundai Motorsport Customer Racing i20 N Rally2 drive on a round of the World Rally Championship in 2022 awaits him.
Travis Pastrana confirmed for 2022 Race of Champions
The 2022 Race of Champions in Sweden will be the first of its kind. This years event will be the first to take place on snow and ice. It seems that this was too good an opportunity to miss for 11 times X-Games Gold Medalist Travis Pastrana, as the American has confirmed he will take part in this year’s event. Travis has become somewhat of a regular at the Race of Champions as this will be his ninth time competing in the competition.
William Creighton to compete in Junior WRC for 2021
In what is shaping up to be a hotly anticipated Championship, 23-year-old William Creighton has thrown his name into the ring for the 2021 FIA Junior World Rally Championship. From Moira in Co. Down, Creighton will be mixing it up in one of the most tightly contested Championships in International Rallying.
Five Steps to Effective Cyber Threat Intelligence
Cybersecurity departments are working harder than ever right now. They’re facing a rapidly evolving threat landscape, a key driver impacting information security. The pandemic has stepped things up a gear by unleashing a blizzard of cyber-attacks, ranging from phishing expeditions to ransomware. It is reported that 91% of firms have seen an increase in cybersecurity attacks, and I believe that could be a conservative estimate.
Assessing Juvenile Diversion Reforms in Kentucky
In 2014, Kentucky fundamentally transformed its juvenile justice system with the goal of improving outcomes for youth and families, protecting public safety, and controlling youth corrections costs. Among other changes, comprehensive reform legislation (Senate Bill 200) expanded and enhanced the state’s precourt diversion process administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
Bloggers and their Palaver -By Ginika Mbata
National Issues Who should blog? Definitely not everyone. Being a blogger gives you great power and like Uncle Ben in Spider-Man said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” But, many bloggers have become irresponsible. Owning a blog has many advantages. While operating a blog, the blogger can voice his/her opinions, ideals and beliefs without censure unlike when working for a News site.
Insecurity in Northern Nigeria: A national nightmare
By Daniel Uchechukwu Lawrence Insecurity is a global phenomenon and not peculiar to any state of the world. It manifests in violent and non-violent forms. For this reason, tackling insecurity internally and globally has remained one of the primary focus of many independent nations and international organizations in the modern world. Krahmann, E.
It Is Unlawful To Cane A Child For Non-payment Of School Fees -By Enoch Samson Peri
National Issues From the position of law, it is clear that our law frowns against the caning of children for nonpayment of school fees. Hence, schools should refrain from such primitive and inhumane practices and parents should stand against it too! It is a tradition in most schools to cane pupils who have not paid their school fees after a given period of time.
Insecurity In Northern Nigeria: A National Nightmare.
Listen to article Insecurity is a global phenomenon and not peculiar to any state of the world. It manifests in violent and non-violent forms. For this reason, tackling insecurity internally and globally has remained one of the primary focus of many independent nations and international organizations in the modern world. Krahmann, E.
Challenges and economic potentials of Nigeria’s tourism sector in post-COVID-19 era
By Daniel Uchechukwu Lawrence The economic potentials of tourism remain enormous as the sector generate billions of dollars yearly for nations across the globe. For this reason, many countries have anchored their economic growth and survival on the development of their tourism and hospitality industry.
Disclaiming Implied Warranties in New Home Contracts | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Disclaiming Implied Warranties in New Home Contracts
In many states, the implied warranties of workmanship and habitability automatically attach to contracts between builder-vendors and new home buyers. Builder-vendors are defined as “persons or entities engaged in constructing homes on real estate they own for sale to the home buying market.” These implied warranties provide a guarantee against certain structural defects not otherwise provided for in the written terms of the contract.
Implementing Gunshot Detection Technology: Recommendations for Law Enforcement and Municipal Partners
This practitioner guide synthesizes findings from a three-city evaluation of gunshot detection technology (GDT) to guide law enforcement and government officials in decisions to invest in, continue, or expand the technology in efforts to reduce violent crime.
The Milwaukee Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Program
This brief describes the results of the Urban Institute’s evaluation of the Milwaukee Police Department’s body-worn camera program. From October 2015 to December 2016, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) deployed body-worn cameras (BWCs) in a phased rollout to all of its roughly 1,100 patrol officers.
Harnessing Cultural Heritage For Tourism Development In Nigeria: A Study Of The Osun-osogbo Sacred Grove And Festival
INTRODUCTION Tourism is one of the fast-growing sectors of the global economy. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (2019), reported that international tourist arrivals as of 2018 were 1.4 billion, while total export earnings from international tourism were projected to be USD 1.7 trillion, or almost USD 5 billion per day on average.
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