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Police Oversight Board Lacks Diversity, Training and Staff

Nov 20, 2024 | flagpole.com | Steve Williams

The Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board (PSCOB) in Athens was established to hold law enforcement accountable and foster transparency, fairness and justice in policing. However, the past eight months have shown a disturbing shift that threatens the board’s ability to serve its purpose effectively. Over that period of time, PSCOB has grown older, whiter and increasingly out of touch with those most impacted by law enforcement activity.
No budget cheer for the not-for-profit sector

Oct 30, 2024 | armstrongwatson.co.uk | Steve Williams |Simon Pighills

Armstrong Watson LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, number OC415608. The registered office is James Watson House, Montgomery Way, Rosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2UU where a list of members is kept. Armstrong Watson LLP is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for a range of investment business activities.
Young pet owner shares her heartbreak over why her beloved terrier Minty had to be put down after being 'paralysed' by killer cattle dog

Oct 2, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | Steve Williams

A young woman has revealed her heartbreak after her beloved dog was viciously attacked and had to be put down. India Fergusson was walking her nine-year-old Wheaten terrier Minty in an off-lead section of Centennial Park in Sydney's eastern suburbs in September. Ms Fergusson told Yahoo News she was with her mum walking Minty and their dachshund Tilly when a cattle dog suddenly jumped out of a car and ran towards them.
Cool Facts About St. Kitts And Nevis That Not Many People Know.

Aug 20, 2024 | thestkittsnevisobserver.com | Steve Williams

- Advertisement -By Steve Williams. St Kitts and Nevis is an island country located in the Caribbean. It consists of two inhabited islands, he bigger St Kitts and the smaller Nevis. It holds the distinction of being the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere in terms of both area and population, and it is also recognized as the world’s smallest sovereign federation. The capital city is Basseterre and is located on the larger island of St Kitts.
What Every General Counsel Should Know Before Doing a Spin-Off

Feb 12, 2024 | law.com | Steve Williams

Spin-offs are an attractive option for a public company looking to rationalize its portfolio and unlock shareholder value. They are tax-efficient, do not depend on a pool of willing buyers or a strong IPO market, and allow a high degree of flexibility in defining the scope and terms of the separation. At the same time, they are monster transactions that play out over a long timeline, all under strict tax rules that impact every step of the process.
Former House speaker says an override of governor's school funding veto could happen

Jan 12, 2024 | newsminer.com | Steve Williams

Alaska Rep. Louis Stutes (R-Kodiak) said education funding will be on the front burner as the 33rd Alaska Legislature convenes next week in Juneau. Stutes is beginning her tenth year representing Kodiak in the state House, having served as speaker from February 2021 to January 2023. She talked about the upcoming session in an interview with the Kodiak Daily Mirror Thursday. She said school funding is always a top priority for the Legislature, and even more so after Gov.
Treasury Department closes Russia-China fish loophole

Dec 24, 2023 | newsminer.com | Steve Williams

The Biden administration last week took a big step to protect Alaska’s fishing industry from low-cost Russian imports. In an order signed Friday, the U.S. Treasury Department amended a March 2022 economic sanction against Russia, closing a loophole that previously allowed Russian-caught pollock, salmon, cod and crab processed in China to be imported to the United States. President Joe Biden had placed the original sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion into Ukraine.
Guide To United MileagePlus Lifetime Million Miler Status

Dec 19, 2023 | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig |Steve Williams

Many travel loyalty programs offer the ability to earn lifetime elite status. Ordinarily elite status has to be earned on an annual basis, so it sure is nice to be able to not worry about requalifying for status anymore. I’ve written in the past about lifetime hotel elite status, including with Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, and World of Hyatt.
2024 Academies Accounts Direction (AAD) Updates: What you need to know

Aug 3, 2023 | armstrongwatson.co.uk | Steve Williams |Simon Pighills

Subscribe It seems not long since we finished the 2023 financial reporting cycle, but we've entered the final term of school, and the 2024 year-end is fast approaching. The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) recently issued its 2024 Academies Accounts Direction (AAD) edition. The good news is that there is little change.
Lean vs. TQM vs. Six Sigma

Aug 2, 2023 | pcb.iconnect007.com | Steve Williams

Reading time ( words) IntroductionLean, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Six Sigma are three popular methodologies used in business and manufacturing sectors to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. While they share some similarities, each approach has its unique focus and tools. Here's a comparison of Lean, TQM, and Six Sigma. The Founding FathersCompanies like Toyota are often touted (with good reason) as the gold standard for quality system models.