Interview with Mr. David Lord: Rollins Alumnus and Member of the Board of Trustees

David Hill Lord came to Rollins College in 1980 as business manager. In 1983, he was appointed comptroller, responsible for the operations of the cashier\u27s office, payroll department, and payment of operating expenses. Lord was born on December 27, 1945. An alumnus of Rollins, he received his B.A. in 1969 and an M.B.A. from the Crummer School of Business in 1971. Then Lord accepted a position at Ithaca College, where he worked for nine years before returning to his alma mater as a staff member. While he was a student at Rollins, Lord was very active in the college community. He served as a graduate assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs; the business manager for the baseball, basketball, and soccer teams; assistant editor of The Sandspur; President of the Interfraternity Council; President of the Sigma Nu fraternity (no longer at Rollins); and Chairman of the Rollins Fund Drive. Even after his graduation, Lord remained closely attached to the College. In 1976, he was elected as an Alumni-Trustee. During his tenure as business manager, each week he would invite fifteen students, chosen at random, to share a meal with him and the director of the food service to hear their suggestions and complaints. Lord received the Sullivan Medallion upon his graduation in 1969, the Alumni Service Award in 1981, and was elected to the Rollins College Board of Trustees in 1993. In 1987, Lord became the business manager for Colorado College. He returned to Rollins to participate in the 2006 Convocation ceremony, where he was presented as an alumnus. Lord is known for his strong support of the current community service initiative at Rollins. He is also the sponsor of the David Lord Purchase Award for art pieces collected from the Winter Park art festivals that are currently on display in the Olin Library

In Defense of the Juggernaut: The Ethical and Constitutional Argument for Prosecutorial Discretion

Within days of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, progressive prosecutors throughout the country announced that if their jurisdictions enacted restrictions on abortion, they would not prosecute the individuals who had these procedures or the doctors who performed them. This is the latest example of situations, like drug crimes, illegal gun possession, and other offenses, where prosecutors have declined to enforce a state law as a matter of public policy. Critics of this broad use of prosecutorial discretion have argued that it violates the constitutional separation of powers. This Article argues that prosecutorial discretion is well-founded in American history, ethics, and constitutional law. This Article examines the history of prosecutors as elected officials and the impact the election process has had on the exercise of discretion in charging decisions. It explores the ethical and constitutional framework in which the exercise of prosecutorial charging discretion takes place and examines how prosecutors on both ends of the political spectrum have used charging discretion as a means of furthering public policy. This Article concludes by arguing that prosecutorial discretion is a critical part of our nation’s careful system of checks and balances, and that this discretion reinforces, rather than undermines, the separation of powers

Gait and cognition: mapping the global and discrete relationships in ageing and neurodegenerative disease

Recent research highlights the association of gait and cognition in older adults but a stronger understanding is needed to discern coincident pathophysiology, patterns of change, examine underlying mechanisms and aid diagnosis. This structured review mapped associations and predictors of gait and cognition in older adults with and without cognitive impairment, and Parkinson's disease. Fifty papers out of an initial yield of 22,128 were reviewed and a model of gait guided analysis and interpretation. Associations were dominated by the pace domain of gait; the most frequently studied domain. In older adults pace was identified as a predictor for cognitive decline. Where comprehensive measurement of gait was conducted, more specific pathological patterns of association were evident highlighting the importance of this approach. This review confirmed a robust association between gait and cognition and argues for a selective, comprehensive measurement approach. Results suggest gait may be a surrogate marker of cognitive impairment and cognitive decline. Understanding the specific nature of this relationship is essential for refinement of diagnostics and development of novel therapies

The Increasing Extraterritorial Impact of U.S. Laws: A Cause for Concern Amongst Friends of America

As students of international law know, there has been a long standing dispute between the United Kingdom and the United States over the doctrines of jurisdiction and sovereignty in the practice of international law. In two parts our nations do not quarrel. First, we agree that every nation has the right to exercise jurisdiction over its nationals and over non-nationals within its territory. Second, we agree that every nation has the right to exercise personal jurisdiction over its nationals residing abroad

The Increasing Extraterritorial Impact of U.S. Laws: A Cause for Concern Amongst Friends of America

As students of international law know, there has been a long standing dispute between the United Kingdom and the United States over the doctrines of jurisdiction and sovereignty in the practice of international law. In two parts our nations do not quarrel. First, we agree that every nation has the right to exercise jurisdiction over its nationals and over non-nationals within its territory. Second, we agree that every nation has the right to exercise personal jurisdiction over its nationals residing abroad

Natural history of falls in an incident cohort of Parkinson’s disease: early evolution, risk and protective features

The natural history of falls in early Parkinson’s disease (PD) is poorly understood despite the profound effect of falls on outcome. The primary aim of this study was to describe the natural history of falls, and characterise fallers over 54 months in 99 newly diagnosed people with PD. Seventy-nine (79.7%) participants fell over 54 months and 20 (20.3%) remained falls-naïve. Twenty six (26.2%) reported retrospective falls at baseline. Gait outcomes, disease severity and self-efficacy significantly discriminated across groups. Subjective cognitive complaints emerged as the only significant cognitive predictor. Without exception, outcomes were better for non-fallers compared with fallers at any time point. Between group differences for 54 month fallers and non-fallers were influenced by the inclusion of retrospective fallers and showed a broader range of discriminant characteristics, notably stance time variability and balance self-efficacy. Single fallers (n = 7) were significantly younger than recurrent fallers (n = 58) by almost 15 years (P = 0.013). Baseline performance in early PD discriminates fallers over 54 months, thereby identifying those at risk of falls. Clinical profiles for established and emergent fallers are to some extent distinct. These results reiterate the need for timely interventions to improve postural control and gait

Natural history of falls in an incident cohort of Parkinson’s disease: early evolution, risk and protective features

The natural history of falls in early Parkinson’s disease (PD) is poorly understood despite the profound effect of falls on outcome. The primary aim of this study was to describe the natural history of falls, and characterise fallers over 54 months in 99 newly diagnosed people with PD. Seventy-nine (79.7%) participants fell over 54 months and 20 (20.3%) remained falls-naïve. Twenty six (26.2%) reported retrospective falls at baseline. Gait outcomes, disease severity and self-efficacy significantly discriminated across groups. Subjective cognitive complaints emerged as the only significant cognitive predictor. Without exception, outcomes were better for non-fallers compared with fallers at any time point. Between group differences for 54 month fallers and non-fallers were influenced by the inclusion of retrospective fallers and showed a broader range of discriminant characteristics, notably stance time variability and balance self-efficacy. Single fallers (n = 7) were significantly younger than recurrent fallers (n = 58) by almost 15 years (P = 0.013). Baseline performance in early PD discriminates fallers over 54 months, thereby identifying those at risk of falls. Clinical profiles for established and emergent fallers are to some extent distinct. These results reiterate the need for timely interventions to improve postural control and gait