This presentation gives an overview of National Highway for Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) traffic safety program support in Texas. Crash data and impaired driving fatality numbers for NHTSA's Region 6 including; Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma are compared.
Presented by Frank Marrero, Regional Program Manager, NHTSA
This presentation gives an overview of National Highway for Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) traffic safety program support in Texas. Crash data and impaired driving fatality numbers for NHTSA's Region 6 including; Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma are compared.
Presented by Frank Marrero, Regional Program Manager, NHTSA
Findings on the B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) voluntary self-exclusion programHorizons RG
Findings on the B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) voluntary self-exclusion program
Dr. Amanda McCormick, University of the Fraser Valley
Presented at the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference in Vancouver, February 1-3, 2016
Dr. Irwin Cohen and Jennifer Keim: Voluntary Self-Exclusion: BC Longitudinal ...Horizons RG
Dr. Irwin Cohen and Jennifer Keim: Voluntary Self-Exclusion: BC Longitudinal Study and Lawsuit Case Studies
Joint Session Presented at the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference in Vancouver, February 2-4, 2015
ComPsych® Corporation has released a major report that analyzes gender, age and industry differences in millions of EAP/work-life calls over a 12-month period. Get the full report at www.compsych.com/resources.
The following is a list of the top 25 stocks in the S&P500 using the upside potential to targets as the primary ranking. Please see important disclosures.
"Can organisational restructuring of hospitals improve quality and safety"Glen Farrow
The presentation "Can organisational restructuring of hospitals improve quality and safety" from the 21st IHI Annual Scientific Symposium 7 December 2015
Only the best wellness programs are able to achieve a health care cost trend of zero. What does it take to make this happen? Is it even possible? We'll take a critical look at how effective wellness programs can not only control health care costs, but also influence stop loss premiums, pharmaceutical costs and out of pocket expenses for employees.
In this presentation, you will:
• Discover the essential wellness ingredients required to impact health care costs
• See research evidence and actual case studies that prove that good programs can produce a zero trend.
• See how wellness can impact stop loss and pharmaceutical costs.
• Learn how wellness done right can transform any organization
WATCH THE PRESENTATION VIDEO HERE:
https://youtu.be/4XJr-kfE4jM
Obamacare in Pictures: Visualizing the Effects of the Patient Protection and ...The Heritage Foundation
“Obamacare in Pictures: Visualizing the Effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” shows in detail the impact of the sweeping health care law for Americans.
Findings on the B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) voluntary self-exclusion programHorizons RG
Findings on the B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) voluntary self-exclusion program
Dr. Amanda McCormick, University of the Fraser Valley
Presented at the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference in Vancouver, February 1-3, 2016
Dr. Irwin Cohen and Jennifer Keim: Voluntary Self-Exclusion: BC Longitudinal ...Horizons RG
Dr. Irwin Cohen and Jennifer Keim: Voluntary Self-Exclusion: BC Longitudinal Study and Lawsuit Case Studies
Joint Session Presented at the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference in Vancouver, February 2-4, 2015
ComPsych® Corporation has released a major report that analyzes gender, age and industry differences in millions of EAP/work-life calls over a 12-month period. Get the full report at www.compsych.com/resources.
The following is a list of the top 25 stocks in the S&P500 using the upside potential to targets as the primary ranking. Please see important disclosures.
"Can organisational restructuring of hospitals improve quality and safety"Glen Farrow
The presentation "Can organisational restructuring of hospitals improve quality and safety" from the 21st IHI Annual Scientific Symposium 7 December 2015
Only the best wellness programs are able to achieve a health care cost trend of zero. What does it take to make this happen? Is it even possible? We'll take a critical look at how effective wellness programs can not only control health care costs, but also influence stop loss premiums, pharmaceutical costs and out of pocket expenses for employees.
In this presentation, you will:
• Discover the essential wellness ingredients required to impact health care costs
• See research evidence and actual case studies that prove that good programs can produce a zero trend.
• See how wellness can impact stop loss and pharmaceutical costs.
• Learn how wellness done right can transform any organization
WATCH THE PRESENTATION VIDEO HERE:
https://youtu.be/4XJr-kfE4jM
Obamacare in Pictures: Visualizing the Effects of the Patient Protection and ...The Heritage Foundation
“Obamacare in Pictures: Visualizing the Effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” shows in detail the impact of the sweeping health care law for Americans.
2019 Val Act - Avoiding Statistical Pitfalls in Actuarial Work - SpongMarkSpong1
The modern actuary has a great number of tools at his or her disposal to analyze data, and they use that analysis to inform their assumptions and projections. Many of those tools are statistical in nature and can be fairly advanced. The goal of this session is to take a step back, and re-look at some of the basics, just to provide comfort that statistical tools are being used in such a way as to provide robust, accurate, and well-supported conclusions. Included in this session will be applications to fund modeling, scenario analysis and considerations on the various sorts of “expected values” we commonly use today, including CTEs.
At the conclusion of the session, attendees will be able to: have a broader understanding of the pitfalls to watch out for in using statistics in their work; and have more confidence in expressing and reporting on statistical conclusions they have drawn.
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Scenario You are a lieutenant in charge of an undercove.docxkenjordan97598
Scenario:
You are a lieutenant in charge of an undercover strike force team, charged with the responsibility of apprehending fugitives from justice. Your team has been criticized by the local media for some of its members' actions in carrying out their responsibilities, such as using questionable methods that could be seen as potential violation of some individual civil rights. Your team has been very effective in carrying out its assigned duties, resulting in an 80% apprehension rate.
You have been advised by the chief that all he wants is results, not excuses. He wants you to use whatever means are necessary to apprehend fugitives because anything less would reflect badly on the department and his leadership. He reminds you that he has the firm backing of the mayor and city commission in how he runs the department.
The next day, a news reporter informs you that he is working on a story regarding the apprehension of child rapist. Information he has gathered indicates that the arresting officers on the team, under your supervision, may have used questionable methods during the apprehension, which resulted in significant injuries to the individual. He asks for you to comment on the potential violation, and you inform him that you will look into the matter and get back with him later.
Later that evening, you call a meeting of your team and advise the members of the allegations made. It is then brought to your attention that there was some force used in the apprehension that may have exceeded what was necessary. The next morning, you advise the chief of the inquiry by the media, and you tell him that based on your preliminary inquiry, there may be some validity to what the reporter told you. He reminds you of what he expects out of your team: results, not excuses.
Ethics and Police Administration
Respond to the given scenario in 500-600 words addressing the following 8 questions
Due March 5th
Primary Task Response: Write 500–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
1. What do you think are the legal issues involved in the scenario? Explain.
2. What do you think are the ethical issues involved in the scenario? Explain.
3. What are the possible consequences of not addressing these ethical issues? Explain.
4. Considering the directive given to you by your chief that he wants results and not excuses, what are some of the factors that you should take into consideration?
5. How would you respond to the follow-up questions from the reporter? Why?
6. What will most likely result from your responses, and how will you protect yourself and your career? Explain.
7. How significant is it to you that a superior officer is implying that you should make an unethical decision? Explain.
8. How did this affect what you would say to the reporter? Explain.
*Must have a minimum of 2 reliable references with websit.
Summary of Opportunity zones of the 2017 Tax Cuts
and Jobs Act. This presentation includes history, mechanics, mission, inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, mechanism mapping logic model, internal and external validity threats.
The co-relative model presented on 24.05.20 has been reasonably successful in predicting the date for first decline in deaths/day to start. Decline commenced on 15.09.20
The decline has been faster than anticipated. After a plateau in November and early December a declining trend is visible currently
North India’s spike after Diwali has come under control. As of now all states are stable/declining
In the next 30 days we may expect Deaths/Day to slowly decline further
71 cases of the new UK variant have been observed in India – no indications of local spread as of now. Genome has been mapped in UK and India. Implications for vaccine effectiveness awaited.
Vaccination logistics and process seem comprehensive and well thought through
Vaccination should start within a week or ten days
On behalf of Music & Memory, I am delighted to send you our
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Following the spread of Music & Memory to all 50 states, 19 states
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Giving people their favorite music is a huge win for residents, families,staff and administrators. Outcomes for participants include:
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Why, how and what impact mutual insurance can improve the living standard of ...ICMIF Microinsurance
Why, how and what impact mutual insurance can improve the living standard of the marginalized groups
By Oliver M. Reyes, CARD MBA, Philippines
AOA Seminar,
Colombo, Sri Lanka, August 2014
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...
CDC Data Analytics Project
1. INSURANCE PREMIUMS CONTINUE TO RISE IN THE NORTHEAST COMPARED TO THE MIDWEST Why? What did our research uncover? And what’s to blame? Presented by: Andrew Kim April 20, 2011
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3. OBJECTIVE: Through extensive research, we plan to prove whether or not insurance companies are telling us the truth - that Northeasterners do live a riskier lifestyle compared to Midwesterners. RELEVANT MATERIALS: Center for Disease Control’s “Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance Survey” (2000) 2000 U.S. Census 2008 U.S. Census
4. DATA ANALYSIS: COLLECTION METHODS Using survey results from CDC, we compiled a spreadsheet of Risky Behavior %ages. Divided states into respective regions as defined by U.S. Census. This failed to account for a state’s size, so we weighed each metric (State pop./Region pop.). Not satisfied, we chose to test for poverty levels and ages (<5 & >65) using the 2008 Census. CONFIDENCE INTERVALS Using this data, we were able to calculate the differences in percentages with 95% confidence. Using Drake Direct’s Plan-Analyzer application, we calculated Confidence Intervals for all risky behavior metrics and determined whether the difference was statistically significant enough to be a determining factor in calculating insurance premiums.
9. CONFIDENCE INTERVALS: %age Differences between Northeast (Control) and Midwest (Test) (w/ 95% confidence) Smokers: (.5850, 3.0550) Overweight: (.5095, 2.9105) Sedentary Lifestyle: (1.8716, 4.7084) Leisure Time: (.2253, 2.8548) Binge Drinking: (-.2133, 1.8733) DWI: (1.0042, 1.9358) Seatbelt Use: (-1.6449, .9249) According to findings, Seatbelt Use and Binge Drinking are not statistically significant %age Differences between Northeast (Control) and Midwest (Test) (No error associated) Living below Poverty level: .37 Ages (<5 & >65): -.19 According to findings, more Midwesterners are living below poverty level. According to findings, more Northeasterners are under the age of 5 and over the age of 65
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12. GOODNESS OF FIT TEST: Using the Northeast Weighted %ages as our expected values compared to the Midwest Weighted %ages as our observed values, we conducted Goodness of Fit Chi-Squared tests to determine whether to reject or accept the following hypotheses ( for statistically significant data ). H0: Risk Behaviors for Midwest are equal to Northeast. H1: Risk Behaviors for Midwest are not equal to Northeast. TS = 14755801 1-CHIDSIT (14755801, 5) = 1 - 0.00000000000000000000 = 1 RESULT: We reject H0 which states that Risk Behaviors for Midwest are equal to Northeast. We accept H1 which states that Risk Behaviors for Midwest are not equal to Northeast. Insurance companies are wrong in assessing that those living in the Northeast engage in a “riskier” lifestyle than those living in the Midwest. Clearly, according to our data and analysis, this is not true.
13. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, we can say with close to 100% certainty that Risk Behaviors are not equal across the different regions of the United States, thereby concluding that the insurance company we investigated gave us a false statement. “ Based on our data and analysis, we assume that insurance companies are unfairly charging policy holders higher premiums in the Northeast compared to those in the Midwest.” A reason for this may be that insurance companies are using different metrics with which to measure their policy holders. They may give each risk behavior a different weight which would greatly manipulate data. They may also take into account that since there are less eligible policy-holders in the Northeast (as proved by our Age Metric research) . Without a more detailed explanation, our search ends here.