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Our Projects
Eulambia's team constantly seeks opportunities to extent the reach of Eulambia's core technologies and innovate further its research and development activities. Eulambia is actively engaged in EU and National projects that promote research excellence and innovation throught strong collaboration of academic and industry partners.
Secure and Trusted Paradigm for Interoperable eHealth Services
KONFIDO's objective is to create a scalable and holistic paradigm for secure inner and cross-border exchange, storage and overall handling of healthcare data in a legal and ethical way both at national and European level.
1st Pillar: Enhancement of the trust and security of interoperable eHealth services.
2nd Pillar: Continuous validation and Proof of concept demonstrations
3rd Pillar: Focus on stakeholders, improving user acceptance, adhering to standards and legal and ethical directives
Role of Eulambia: To develop novel key generation and encryption technologies based on photonics (Photonic Physical Unclonable Functions)
BlueSpace: Building on the Use of Spatial Multiplexing 5G Networks Infrastructure and Showcasing Advanced technologies and Networking Capabilities
BlueSpace addresses the challenges of increased capacity, scalability, manageability, resource allocation of 5G networks by adopting a pragmatic yet disruptive and future proof approach. The core concept of this project is exploiting the added value of Spatial Division Multiplexing (SDM) in the Radio Access Network (RAN) with efficient optical beamforming interface for the pragmatic Ka-band wireless transmission band. BlueSpace proposition offers unrivalled characteristics that include:
- Increased bandwidth using massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) with the fiber medium by exploiting space diversity in the RF domain with efficient beam-steering in the photonic domain
- A compact infrastructure that is reconfigurable by means of Software Defined Network (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) paradigms
- Full integration with existing approaches for access networks such as Passive Optical Networks (PONs).
Role of EULAMBIA: Design and development of the analogue Radio-over-Fiber transceiver systems and development of algorithms for MIMO data flow handling and processing
SMILE's objective is to create a novel mobility concept, that will exploit the capabilities and cost-effectiveness of the smart mobile devices in order to use them as a secure and trusted authentication for creating an automated control procedure, maximizing the security and optimizing the
throughput of land border crossing. SMILE will propose an innovative architecture from the IT infrastructure to the software tools and applications based on the technological solutions below.
Smart mobile devices as multi-modal biometric sensors
Cloud-based traveler data storage
Global Border Control Point interconnection for accurate authentication and efficient flow
Software and hardware encryption mechanisms for enhanced security on data exchange and preservation of traveler's privacy
Role of EULAMBIA: To design and develop a novel key generation and encryption technology based on optical Physical Unclonable Functions.


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Mindfulness in Motion
Every so often, I do a run workout that is truly HUMBLING. It reminds me how running performance can vary day to day and how much life effects this silly sport.…
One day, I can head out the door on an 'easy run' and come back 30 minutes later barely having broken a sweat with a pace of 5:30/km. During these runs, I feel like I am flying along the path, gathering up speed by the kilometre. In my mind, I look like a gazelle moving with grace and ease. Endorphins rise and I end my run feeling incredibly strong and confident as a runner.
Other days, I can head out on that very same route and feel like I'm slogging my way through the entire thing. I look down at my watch and see my pace a full minute slower and wonder how on earth my legs are moving so slowly and yet I feel so tired.
I've had a streak of really strong runs lately that have really boosted my confidence. I was nailing my speed workouts, and increasing distance in my long runs while keeping a steady pace. Each week I was feeling stronger and stronger. Then, my coach put in a speed workout that pretty much pulled the ground out from underneath me.
I'm a runner, triathlon lover and mover of all forms.
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ESPN had a great 30 for 30 documentary last night about Christian Laettner, the former Duke basketball star.
The title of the documentary was "I Hate Christian Laettner", and focused on some of the reasons why Laettner was so despised while he was at Duke, and is still hated by many fans over 20 years later.
There have been several good online reviews of the show, here are a few:
You'll still hate Christian Laettner after ESPN's excellent 'I Hate Christian Laettner' doc
The latest 30 For 30 takes a too-cute approach to one of college basketball's best villains.
While live tweeting his documentary, Christian Laettner apologizes for stepping on former opponent.
I've always admired Laettner, and part of it is my admiration for those who excel at what they do. I wrote about this earlier.
Laettner was highly competitive and wanted to be the best, and pushed his teammates to want the same. He also never shied away from the big moments, as evidenced by his infamous shot in the closing seconds against Kentucky, in what many consider to be the greatest college basketball game ever.
I think part of the reason for the negative attitude toward Laettner is jealousy. But it's not necessarily jealousy over his basketball skills or his fame or his success, but just the fact that Laettner was willing to put himself on the line. He was willing to take the chance that he might fail, willing to show that he cared.
Many people are so worried about failure that they avoid putting themselves in situations where such an outcome is possible. But the result is that such an individual will never experience true success either. And when they see someone who is not controlled by such fear, it strikes deep. They lash out, hoping that such a person will fail, thus proving their point.
And so Laettner was just such a person; he wasn't controlled by fear. Now I'll admit that he wasn't perfect. When he purposely stepped on the chest of an opponent in the previously mentioned Kentucky game, it was one of worst things I've seen one player do to another.
But despite his flaws, he was willing to keep moving forward, He was able to ignore the constant criticism, even hate, that he received everywhere he went. In fact, he seemed to thrive in such environments.
Many of us may think that we could never survive under such scrutiny, but in reality, very few of us would ever experience such animosity.
Laettner had some very real reasons if he wanted to shy away from limelight, but he chose not to. Most of us don't have any legitimate reasons for avoiding the possibility of success.
Seth Godin talks about this in his book The Icarus Deception. While too much hubris may not be good, timidity is not the solution, and can be just as damaging.
Godin follows this up with his latest book, What To Do When It's Your Turn.
Laettner knew what to do when it was his turn, when the game was on the line. Do you?
And I think the following exchange of tweets that took place during the airing of I Hate Christian Laettner captures quite well what Laettner was all about; he simply loved what he did.
Brett Christopherson @PCBrettC ·
I was among those who hated
@laettnerbball. Not anymore. That @30for30 gave me a huge appreciation for his methods & greatness. #competitor
@PCBrettC @30for30 I hope you came away with how much I love the game


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Pole - 22mm Diameter - 100cm Length - Double Taper
The Side Roof (Support) Pole is a pole which lies horizontally between the roof corner connector at the top of one leg to a roof corner connector at an adjacent leg. One of these tapered poles is sandwiched by two non-tapered poles (part 2) to form a three-sectioned pole, which connects to a roof corner connector at one end and a roof corner connector at the other.
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Founder & Director at Kayama - Center for Sustainable Design
Yair Engel, designer, expert, and consultant in sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, Cradle to Cradle and Circular Economy. A leading figure and change agent, Yair has been promoting sustainable design amongst industrials, entrepreneurs, government offices and academic institutions in Israel and in Europe.
In 2002, he founded Kayama – the Center for Sustainable Design in Israel and is the representative of EPEA- Cradle to Cradle in Israel since 2009. Yair is a fellow of the Heschel Center for Sustainability and a certified Cradle to Cradle design consultant. He serves as a committee member of the Green Label Council of the Israel Standards Institute.
International speaker, he is lecturing and teaching design for sustainability, Cradle to Cradle and Circular Economy in major universities, design colleges, and high schools' excellence programs. Yair serves as a mentor in several innovation hubs and startup accelerators including TheHive by Gvahim, leading the Green and Circular Economy tracks.
Finally, Yair is the local partner and trainer of SwitchMed, a joint program of EU and UN, in which framework he organized a Synergy Workshop on "Green Entrepreneurship for a Circular Economy", published a whitepaper on Green Entrepreneurship in Israel and created "The Green Pitch" training and events.


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Caitlyn Jenner: The Real Reason She Won't Be At Brody's Wedding — Her Other Big Event Revealed
Brody Jenner's father won't be at his wedding to Kaitlynn Carter this weekend because she already has another event scheduled. Here's where she'll be instead!
Caitlyn Jenner has a prior commitment on the same weekend of her son, Brody Jenner's, wedding…and it's so important to her that she's not even backing out to attend the nuptials! The former Olympian will be attending the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria on June 2, the same day Brody is reportedly set to marry Kaitlynn Carter in Bali. She was spotted heading to Vienna with her very good younger friend Sophia Hutchins, and it was confirmed by Caitlyn's rep that she will be skipping the wedding because of "prior work commitments." The Life Ball guest list also confirms that Caitlyn is scheduled as an attendee.
The Life Ball is Europe's biggest charity event, organized by AIDS LIFE to support organizations devoted to benefiting people who have HIV or AIDS. This year's attendees also include Charlize Theron and Paris Jackson, and will feature a theme of The Sound of Music. There will also be a benefit concert, with opera stars on-hand to perform. It's certainly quite an important event for a great cause, but that doesn't make it any less shocking that Caitlyn's missing her own son's wedding to attend!
Brody and Caitlyn have not always had the closest relationship, but the groom-to-be was reportedly still incredibly upset by Caitlyn's decision not to attend, according to TMZ. Meanwhile, also missing from the wedding will be Brody's half sisters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, who he says didn't even send back their RSVP cards to let him know they weren't coming!
Brody and Kaitlynn have been in Bali for several days already, along with his mom, Linda Thompson, and brother, Brandon Jenner, along with other family members. It's safe to say they'll still be surrounded by love on the big day, even with Caitlyn MIA!


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By David Purcell, for PCTechBytes.com
Windows 8: The Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde of Operating Systems
Windows 8 is getting a bad rap. It does a lot of really great things, and in may ways is far superior to a beloved Windows 7 that liberated us from a bloated, buggy Vista OS. But it has a darker, more sinister side. Despite its many advantages, Windows does some devious things that have turned off consumers and tainted its image. Just ask anyone walking down the street if they like Windows 8 and most will wrinkle their noses in disgust. Many of these people have not even tried the new Operating System. Word is out: Windows 8 is a bad seed.
Or is it? Below are some highlights of Windows 8′s split personality.
Dr Jekyll: Windows 8 has a fully-functional antivirus built in. But if a user prefers to install antivirus software like McAfee, Symantec, or AVG, Windows 8 will turn off this built in protection and defer to the third-party product. Microsoft's software will become active if there's no third-party malware protection at all or if the software is installed but has no up-to-date virus definitions.
Mr. Hyde: Metro. The vast majority of people I talk to do not like the tiles. They're bulky and irrelevant.
To make matters worse, many programs, like Internet Explorer and Skype will have two versions–a Metro version and a Desktop version. They will look and act differently, leading to a lot of confusion.
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In the 1930s, fashion saw a profound influence from films and specifically Hollywood. Men's, women's, and children's styles were based on fashions seen on screen with stars like Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, and Shirley Temple among the many who directly influenced fashion. A return to conservatism after the Roaring Twenties also marked fashion during this period.
s the 1920s turned into the 1930s, women's fashion softly evolved from the boyish look of the previous decade into the feminine silhouette of the early thirties. With the stock market crash in 1929 and with the opening of the new decade, hemlines descended back to ankle length and waistlines moved back to their natural place.
Despite these departures from the prevailing mode of the previous decade, the popular styles of the early 1930s were similar in their simple lines to the popular garçonne look of the twenties. But while the simplicity of the 1920s created a sack-like silhouette free from curves, the simple lines of the early thirties hugged those curves, creating a soft, feminine silhouette. Cally Blackman, a lecturer on the history of fashion at Central Saint Martins, writes in 100 Years of Fashion, "By the early 1930s, the fashionable silhouette was evolving into a slender, elongated torso with widening shoulders and a neat head with softly waved short hair" (13). Though the lines were simple, the overall effect was one of complete sinuous femininity with a natural waist and skirts flaring out slightly at the ankle, as seen in a fashion illustration from 1935 (Fig. 1).
ontributing to the overall slender look of the early thirties was one of the most important developments and trends of the decade: the bias cut. To cut fabric on the bias means cutting the fabric 45 degrees against the weave, creating a fluid, body-skimming garment (Morton). Designer Madeleine Vionnet began using the bias cut in the 1920s, and in the thirties, it became a popular method of creating dresses that skimmed over women's curves. Especially in the evening, satin dresses with low backs, like the silvery Vionnet dress from 1932 (Fig. 2), created a slinky and feminine silhouette, flaring out at the bottom and hugging curves that had not previously been hugged, like the white gown worn by the model in figure 3. Other designers also used the method, as seen in the light pink Chanel dress from the 1930s (Fig. 4).
While eveningwear became dominated by the body-skimming silhouette, daywear returned to romanticism and femininity. Day dresses came in a variety of patterns: floral, plaid, dots, and more abstract prints, like the zebra print suit in figure 5. They had clearly defined waists and fell between the mid-calf and just above the ankle. Smart suits were popular with crisp lines and sculptural, defined shoulders, like those in the Edward Molyneux dress from 1939 (Fig. 6). The exaggerated shoulder–on suits or dresses–was a hallmark of 1930s fashion and was created through padding, layers of fabric, or other embellishments.
Having gained popularity in the 1920s, designer Elsa Schiaparelli took her designs to another level in the 1930s, collaborating with surrealist artists such as Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She used drawings by the latter to adorn her garments, like the linen jacket from 1937 that shows a woman's head with her hair a cascade of sequins down one arm (Fig. 9). While many of her collections were grounded in the prevailing mode, they included unique embellishment and twists that were uniquely hers. The purple dress from her 1938 Pagan collection follows a popular construction, but the highly embellished neckline and structural shoulders are quintessential Schiaparelli (Fig. 7). Impeccably tailored, her designs in the thirties championed the strong shoulder and cinched in waist that defined the period, as seen in the vibrant green jacket (Fig. 8).
ncreasingly, women looked to movie stars for fashion inspiration during this period. Hollywood disseminated fashion to the masses and stars like Greta Garbo (Fig. 10), Marlene Dietrich (Fig. 11), and Bette Davis, among others, became some of the first Hollywood style icons. Many women all over the world attempted to emulate their style. Making this a little easier was a rise in makeup and the beauty industry, allowing women to copy their favorite stars at a small cost. Blackman writes:
"Every woman could imitate and buy into, at relatively little cost, the look of her favourite stars, if only through copying their makeup and hairstyles: cinema democratized the empire of fashion by making glamour accessible." (14)
Of course, the Depression also had an influence on fashion, contributing to this democratization, especially in the United States. Before the 1930s, buyers would purchase copies of Paris designs and resell them in their home countries. However, as the Great Depression affected all areas of business and life in the US, new duties of ninety percent were imposed on the cost of these copies (Laver 246). However, toiles (a muslin or other cheap material pattern of a garment) were allowed in duty-free. Fashion historian James Laver writes, "Each toile was supplied with full directions for making it up, and although the original dress may have cost a hundred thousand francs, it was now possible to sell a simplified version for as little as fifty dollars" (246).
By the end of the decade, Europe had entered into the Second World War and the US still had not yet left the Great Depression behind. As the thirties closed, the popular style of broad, padded shoulders, nipped in waists and shorter A-line skirts that would dominate the early 1940s had already emerged.
Fashion Icon: Joan Crawford
here was no shortage of fashion icons in the 1930s thanks to the rise of the movie star. But it was Joan Crawford in 1932 who proved just how pervasive of an influence film could be on fashion. Starring in the film Letty Lynton, Crawford donned a diaphanous white organdie gown (Fig. 12) which would spawn thousands of copies across the US.
Designed by MGM costume designer Gilbert Adrian, with whom Crawford (and other stars) would continue to work with on- and off-screen for years, the dress diverged from the body-skimming dresses the public had become used to in the early thirties. Instead, the white dress had a nipped in waist, full skirt, and huge puffed sleeves created with layers of translucent white organdie. So popular was the dress that it was copied at all price points in a phenomenon we readily recognize today but was new with the advent of the movie industry. Macy's alone sold in the region of half a million copies of the Adrian design in 1932 (Maryland Historical Society). Its design also helped inspire a return to romanticism in 1930s fashion and the dress influenced designs that did not directly copy it but took inspiration from the feminine style as seen in the mid-1930s Vionnet gown (Fig. 14) and a 1937 Lanvin gown (Fig. 15).
Crawford continued to work with Adrian throughout the decade both on film and in her personal life. Adrian designed knockout looks for Crawford that flattered her body shape and despite the popularity of the Letty Lynton dress, she also wore the slinky styles that were popular in the decade (Fig. 13). She is still remembered for her iconic style today.
ike womenswear, menswear saw a shift of focus to the movies for fashion inspiration in the 1930s. Just as women's fashion had begun to democratize in the twenties, men's fashion followed suit. Fashion writer Colin McDowell writes in The Man of Fashion: Peacock Males and Perfect Gentlemen of the power movies had over men's fashion in the thirties, recalling that sales of undershirts slumped when Clark Gable (Fig. 16), revealed that he wasn't wearing one in 1934's It Happened One Night (111). Here, we see the shift of influence from the elite, such as the Duke of Windsor, to working-class heroes of the movies. McDowell continues:
"The images of the cinema broke a pattern of fashion which had prevailed for centuries, giving birth to the blue-collar style leader. With rare exceptions, all previous fashion had been created by a social elite whose greatest claims were exclusivity and wealth. Now, fashion was to percolate up through the classes, instead of down." (111)
While suits were still worn for formal occasions and work, casual wear such as knitted sweaters and soft-collared shirts became increasingly popular during the day, like the styles seen in figures 19 and 21. Even ties were no longer obligatory.
As menswear became more democratic, men's fashion became more defined by what was absent than what was present. Men's fashion continued to become less formal and McDowell remarks on the traditional pieces of a man's wardrobe that were abandoned in the thirties:
"The list of rejects from his wardrobe in the 1920s and 1930s is impressive: formal dress boots, spats, gloves, canes, waistcoats and vests, stiff collars (except with a city suit), even white tie and tails; all were facing virtual extinction." (113)
Of course, formalwear did not disappear altogether, and the tuxedo continued to be a popular choice. New material such as sharkskin, a synesthetic fabric, gained in popularity for suits in the mid-to-late thirties while white tuxedos were a favorite in warm climates (Fashion and Textile Museum, Fig. 17).
ports, physical activity, and the sun continued to have an influence on men's fashion in the thirties as they had in the twenties. Tennis, golf, and a healthy suntan, which all saw a rise in popularity in the 1920s, continued to hold sway in the thirties (Fashion and Textile Museum). Going hand-in-hand with film's influence on the democratization of men's fashion, blazers and sports jackets with flannel trousers and open-necked shirts were popular styles for men in the 1930s that took from sporting pursuits, as seen in figure 22.
While no longer as wide as the previous decade's Oxford bags, trouser legs continued to be wide at the bottom and worn creased and cuffed. Plus-fours, like the Duke of Windsor's 1933 suit in figure 20, continued to be worn by many and tweed continued to be a popular material. When suits were worn, jackets had wide, padded shoulders and tapering sleeves. Perhaps foreshadowing what was to come, military-inspired trends such as the trench coat and the leather "Bomber" jacket also saw popularity in the 1930s as casual outerwear. An enduring image of the Great Depression are men, like those in Fig. 18, in worn boots, large overcoats, and a flat cap. For some, this was all the fashion they could afford during the thirties.
hildren's wear in the 1930s continued much in the same vein as it did in the 1920s. Like womenswear, however, girls' dresses saw a return of the natural waist. Cotton and muslin were popular fabrics for dresses and embellishment consisted of embroidery, piping, and ruffles. Peter pan collars continued their reign and dresses could be made in solid or patterned material. Puffed sleeves, high-waists, and severely short dresses for much younger girls were especially popular thanks to child movie star Shirley Temple. Older girls wore longer dresses that fell just above their knees (O'Hanlon). These were punctuated with ankle socks and Mary Jane shoes as in figure 23.
Sailor suits and dresses continued to be a popular style for both young boys and girls, especially for young boys, as seen in the fashion plates in figures 24 and 25. Age continued to dictate whether a young boy wore shorts or long trousers with younger boys wearing corduroy shorts and cotton shirts. Boys' clothing largely echoed their adult counterparts as they got older, with wool and flannel suits being worn by older boys. Trousers were worn with a belt or suspenders while sweaters or sweater vests were worn over collared cotton shirts. The image of Joe and Rose Kennedy with their nine children in the late 1930s illustrates what young people were wearing at various stages of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood during the thirties (Fig. 26).
Due to the Great Depression, a phenomenon among children's clothing in the US, especially for girls, was the flour sack dress (Casely). As times became more and more desperate during the decade, women turned to the cotton sacks flour came in at the time. They began making clothing out of the emptied bags and once flour manufacturers found out, they began printing patterns onto the sacks. Women made dresses for themselves and their children–both girls and boys– but young girls often sported these "make-do" dresses. While they may not have been the height of fashion, they show how even those hit hardest by the Depression were able to update their wardrobe.
ven children's wear was not left untouched by the boom in the film industry in the 1930s. As men turned to Fred Astaire and Clark Gable and women to Greta Garbo and Vivien Leigh, little girls (and their mothers) looked to Shirley Temple. Beginning her career at the age of four in 1932, Temple captured the hearts of Depression-era Americans and others around the world. With her golden ringlets and precocious roles, she provided a lighthearted outlet during the stressful decade.
It was those ringlets and her frilly, girly dresses that influenced young girls' fashion during the decade (Fig. 27). Having made her film debut in 1934, just a year later in 1935, Sears Roebuck featured a Shirley Temple line of fashions for girls inspired by the child actor's roles (Vaughan Lee). This included coats, shift dresses, party dresses, and even snow suits.
Shirley Temple's little girl style made an indelible mark on 1930s culture. Her party dresses with layers of petticoats influenced formalwear while collared and smocked shift dresses were easily emulated on a day-to-day basis. Contests, like the one held in Sydney, Australia in October 1934, saw young girls turned out in their best dresses and Shirley Temple ringlets (Fig. 28). Even today, when 1930s children's fashion is mentioned, your mind probably jumps to Shirley Temple, such was her influence on the enduring image of little girls during the Depression.
- Blackman, Cally. 100 Years of Fashion. Great Britain: Laurence King Publishing, 2012. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/933598458.
- Casely, Laura. "1930s Flour Sacks Featured Colorful Patterns for Women to Make Dresses." Little Things. Accessed March 29, 2019. https://www.littlethings.com/flour-sack-dresses/4.
- DuzinkiewiczBaker, Therese. "Gilbert Adrian – Fashion Designer Encyclopedia." Fashion Encyclopedia. Accessed March 29, 2019. http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/A-Az/Adrian-Gilbert.html.
- Esquevin, Christian. "Joan Crawford Fashion – Designed by Adrian," July 28, 2016. Silver Screen Modes. Accessed March 29, 2019. http://silverscreenmodes.com/joan-crawford-screen-fashion-designed-by-adrian/.
- Fashion and Textile Museum. Night and Day: 1930s Fashion and Photographs. London, 2018. https://www.ftmlondon.org/ftm-exhibitions/night-and-day-1930s-fashion-and-photographs/
- Harmetz, Aljean. "Shirley Temple Black, Hollywood's Biggest Little Star, Dies at 85," February 11, 2014. The New York Times. Accessed March 29, 2019. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/arts/shirley-temple-black-screen-star-dies-at-85.html.
- Laver, James, Amy De La Haye, and Andrew Tucker. Costume and Fashion: A Concise History. 5th ed. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2012. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/966352776.
- Maryland Historical Society. "The Letty Lynton Effect." Accessed March 29, 2019. http://blog.mdhs.org/costumes/the-letty-lynton-effect.
- McDowell, Colin. The Man of Fashion: Peacock Males and Perfect Gentlemen. London: Thames & Hudson, 1997. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/924853619.
- Morton, Camilla. "Fashion A-Z: Bias Cut." Business of Fashion. Accessed March 29, 2019. https://www.businessoffashion.com/education/fashion-az/bias-cut.
- O'Hanlon, Teresa. "Types of Clothing That Kids Would Have Worn in the 1930s." Classroom. Accessed March 29, 2019. https://classroom.synonym.com/types-kids-would-worn-1930s-6859193.html.
- University of Vermont Landscape Change Program. "Men's Fashions." Accessed March 29, 2019. https://www.uvm.edu/landscape/dating/clothing_and_hair/1930s_clothing_men.php.
- Vaughan Lee, Heather. "Shirley Temple (Black) 1928-2014," February 11, 2014. Fashion Historia. Accessed March 29, 2019. http://fashionhistorian.net/blog/2014/02/11/shirley-temple-black-1928-2014/.
- Victoria and Albert Museum. "History of Fashion 1900 – 1970." Accessed March 29, 2019. http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/h/history-of-fashion-1900-1970/.
- Victoria and Albert Museum. "Introduction to 20th Century Fashion." Accessed March 29, 2019. http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/i/introduction-to-20th-century-fashion/.
Historical Context
- 1930 – As fashion becomes more conservative, dresses are generally styled with a lower hemline.
- 1932 – Flying Down to Rio pairs Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers for the first time. Astaire was an impeccable dresser on and off the screen, favoring suits made on London's Savile Row. The movie Letty Lynton by MGM, starring Joan Crawford, begins a craze for padded shoulders in the US.
- 1934 – The word "brassiere" is gradually shortened to "bra" through the decade. According to a survey by Harper's Bazaar, "bra" is the most commonly used expression among college women for the brassiere. Women's sports clothes become briefer than ever. Bathing suits are slashed and backless, and shorts begin to be seen on the tennis court.
- 1935 – Italian-born Elsa Schiaparelli opens her first designer Boutique at 21 Place Vendôme, Paris, France. Nylon is invented by Wallace Carothers at DuPont's research facility. It is used as a substitute for silk in many different products.
- 1936 – Edward VII abdicated the throne of England. His American mistress, Mrs. Wallis Simpson, is dressed by Mainbocher for their wedding. As more women take on paid employment, daytime looks are tailored and angular, with square epauletted shoulders, frogging, plumed hats, low heels, and gauntlet gloves.
- 1937 – The Spanish designer Cristobal Balenciaga opens his couture house in Paris. He had boutiques in Spain since 1918.
- 1939 – England and France declare war on Germany in September 1939. Clothes have to be practical. Vogue patterns are now pants for volunteer drivers. Sweaters become the basis of most looks; skirts are long and full. Gone With The Wind is released, picking up brilliantly on the air of insecurity and emphasizing a feminine, romantic note in a fashion that would not be seen again until Dior's New Look in 1947.
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"God isn't late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn't want anyone lost. He's giving everyone space and time to change."
2 Peter 3:9 (The Message)
I enjoy the classic Disney film, Alice in Wonderland. I adore the mischievous Cheshire Cat. I think the Mad Hatter is endearing, and what a dear little mouse. I even find a soft spot of sadness for the unhappy Queen. I do not, however, care much for the persnickety White Rabbit. Whenever I watched dear Alice chasing the rabbit's retreating tail, I found myself wanting to flick him in the head for being so darn rude.
Instead of just repeating, "We're late. We're late, for a very important date," how much trouble would it have been to take 5 seconds to explain what you are late for, and why things are looking so very strange? You have time to consult your giant pocket-watch, you have time to explain yourself, rabbit! Instead he scurries off, repeating the endless phrase, We're Late, and leads Alice into Wonderland.
I wonder if God gets tired of our endless white rabbiting?
What I mean by that is a constant refrain God must hear from us, of phrases like:
- "Why hasn't this prayer been answered yet?"
- "Why am I not patient yet?"
- "Are you listening to me yet?"
- "When will I receive my purpose/blessing/answer?"
The list could go on, in a host of variations, but the trend is the same; "God, when are You?"
I know I am guilty of white rabbiting God. 'Hey, God, we are way behind schedule on figuring my life out, so if we can hurry up…"
The thing is, God is never late. God is never early. God's timing is perfect.
"God makes everything happen at the right time. Yet none of us can ever fully understand all he has done, and he puts questions in our minds about the past and the future." Ecclesiastes 3:11(CEV, Contemporary English Version)
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yetno one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV)
The scripture from 2 Peter are the perfect reminder as to why God is never late. He is waiting on us! God knows when is the right time for us to experience certain things in our lives, and He is not going to lead us down a path we are not ready for. He doesn't want us lost or falling behind. That is exactly what happens though when we rush on ahead, sure we are ready when we are not.
I know that I feel like I am ready for my writing career to take off. I'm ready to be the next Jodi Picoult or Karen Kingsbury, right? So why hasn't God helped the words spill forth; the ideas are all there. Why don't I have hundreds of readers on my blog? Why are you late God?
All these things and more run through my head when I get impatient and anxious to be living out my calling my way, in my time. In those moments when I am more sane and centered on God, like after a devotional time, I realize that God is still preparing me for all He has planned for my writing career. He isn't done refining me yet.
In reality, I know that it has been hard to just maintain my blog on a daily basis for the past 15 days. Dishes pile up, laundry overflows, and my child wants my attention more and more. This makes me feel overwhelmed at times. God is still working on me here.
"God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns." Philippians 1:6 (CEV)
The thing about God is that He keeps His promises. He promises that He has given us each a unique purpose and calling, and that He will guide us as we run the race set before us. So, we can trust that He will continue to refine our rough edges and prepare us for the plans He has for us, in His timing.
So, let's stop white rabbiting Him, and start trusting in Him. Let His timing provide us the preparation we need to really let our light shine when ready!
Daily Step
Examine the areas you are white rabbiting God (being impatient).
Ask God to forgive your impatience and help you to trust in His perfect timing. Ask Him to reveal those areas that still need refining.
Repeat the verse from above, Philippians 1:6, and believe it, thanking God for His perfecting work!
I am incredibly grateful that God is refining my rough edges each day through this Lenten journey. It's easy to get discouraged and overwhelmed when I don't have very many readers during a day, or I visit other blogs and see how successful they are. I am glad for the gentle reminders that I am not those other people. I am me, and I am good enough. Ahhh..that's one edge that is a bit less sharp!
How is God refining you?
Hope to see you for Day 16


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Had some lip smacking Chinese food today.
A little hole-in-the-wall-hidden-alley kind of a restaurant located in Carmel, California. A cozy 12 table restaurant, fast and friendly service, complete with the laid back vibe of Carmel.
My wife and I ordered what we usually get at Chinese restaurants: a simple order of BBQ'd pork Chow Mein and BBQ'd pork Fried Rice. Quite possibly the best Chinese food I've had so far. The Chow Mein and Fried Rice seemed extra moist. A little extra oil perhaps? Tasted sumptuous and set quite well in my sometimes sensitive tummy. Whatever it is, it works.
According to their website:
Only 100% naturally expeller-pressed Canola oil and Olive oil with absolutely no MSG. All real ingredients contain no artificial color.
Serving size was perfect. We polished off our plates yet didn't walk away bloated.
Tea comes free with your tasty meal, and if you want a Coke, they give you an ice filled glass and a can for $2.00. Sorry no soda fountain endless free refills here ( my wife is a card carrying hopeless Coke addict with no signs of stopping this love affair ).
Highly recommended if you happen to be in the area.
FYI – If you're in the car, it'll be tough to spot from the street, best to park the car and get on foot.
Tommy's Wok
Chinese, Szechuan, Hunan and Mandarin Cuisine
on Mission between Ocean & 7th
Carmel, CA 93921
Phone: 831-624-8518 (or 8598)
Mon Closed
Tue-Sun Lunch: 11:30am–2:30pm
Dinner: 4:30–10:30pm


text: As that of his political mentor Jyoti Basu, the body of veteran parliamentarian Somnath Chatterjee was donated to the State-run SSKM Hospital for medical research on Monday evening, hours after he passed away in a private health facility in the city. Ganadarpan, an NGO, facilitated the donation. The eyes were donated to the Priyamvada Birla Aravinda Eye Hospital's eye bank. The body was kept at three locations — Calcutta High Court, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and Raja Basanta Roy Road — before reaching its final destination in the super-speciality health facility."We have received the organs in good condition and will be happy if we can match them with recipients," a hospital representative said.


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text: Chicken pasta recipes 21 RecipesCombine two of the nation's favourite ingredients in comforting dishes, ideal for midweek family meals. You just can't go wrong with chicken pasta.Share:FacebookPinterestTwitterGoogle+Email Chicken, squash & pesto lasagne 4.83908(87 ratings)This alternative pasta bake is great for making in batches- assemble the layers of mascapone, chicken, basil and butternut then freeze or bake 1 hour and 25 mins Easy Chicken & broccoli pasta bake 4.393665(221 ratings)This dish can be assembled ready for baking a good few hours ahead - and it's all cooked in one pan... 40 mins Easy Chicken pasta bake 4.688075(109 ratings)Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad 1 hour and 15 mins Easy Chicken with creamy bacon penne 4.548075(104 ratings)This rich, luxurious one pan supper is stunningly simple to make and ready in under 25 minutes 23 mins Easy Honey-mustard chicken pasta 4.38(50 ratings)This tasty pasta dish is a great way of using up your leftover chicken 20 mins Easy Creamy chicken & green bean pesto pasta 4.473685(57 ratings)Grab some Italian pesto and greens from your storecupboard and rustle up this pot - penne or fusilli work well 20 mins Easy Chicken & chorizo ragu 4.88(125 ratings)Serve this delicious chicken and chorizo ragu over rice or pasta as an easy midweek dinner for the family. You can freeze any leftovers for another day 55 mins Easy Chicken & ham lasagne 4.105265(19 ratings)This comforting dish of layered pasta sheets, meat and spinach is topped with gooey, melted cheese - freeze now for entertaining later 1 hour and 10 mins Easy Farfalle with chicken, asparagus & pancetta 4.448275(29 ratings)Invite some friends over and wow them with this delectable, creamy dish 40 mins More effort Tapenade chicken pasta with runner beans 4.8(5 ratings)Use up this plentiful legume in a robust pasta dish with anchovy and olive tapenade sauce, tomatoes, basil and chilli 30 mins Easy Chicken arrabbiata 4.45652(46 ratings)The name means 'angry' - and like the pasta sauce this chicken casserole is intended to pack a punch of heat and spice 1 hour and 15 mins EasyHealthy Creamy pesto & chicken pasta salad 4.1(10 ratings)If you need a quick boost of carbohydrates, try this filling and nutritionally-balanced pasta salad 30 mins Easy Chicken & pasta salad 4.53846(13 ratings)For a speedy, superhealthy supper this pasta dish is just the thing - save leftovers for lunch the next day 30 mins EasyHealthy Pesto chicken kebabs with roasted veg pasta 4.1(20 ratings)You can sneak a few vegetables that might normally be refused into this scrumptious low fat supper 1 hour Easy Chicken & broad bean tagliatelle 3.666665(42 ratings)A lovely, light and fresh pasta dish 20 mins Easy Sticky chicken & blood orange stir fry 4.25(8 ratings)Try this East-meets-West stir fry where flavours mingle 25 mins Easy Tagliatelle with grilled chicken & tomatoes 3.941175(17 ratings)A great low-fat supper with a good source of vitamin C, counts as 1 of 5-a-day 25 mins EasyHealthy 30 minute chicken & tarragon pasta 3.80645(31 ratings)Tarragon and chicken are perfect partners in this sophisticated midweek supper treat 30 mins Easy Chicken, fennel & tomato ragout 4.10909(55 ratings)This chunky ragout can be teamed with anything you like, couscous, pasta, rice or a nice jacket, or just a nice chunk of bread 35 mins Easy Pasta 'ncasciata (Aubergine wrapped pasta dome) 4.5(2 ratings)Carmelita Caruana's celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this impressive pasta dome - superb for entertaining 2 hours and 15 mins More effort Creamy cheese & tomato macaroni 4.055555(18 ratings)Try pasta instead of potatoes as a quick side-dish with chicken or steak 17 mins EasyVegetarian See more Chicken pasta recipes


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It is one thing to own a mansion or an estate. It is quite another to own a castle. These three homes have curb appeal and design choices that will make their buyers feel like lords and ladies (if they have a few million to spend).
1079 Baron Drive, Bryn Mawr
Monthly taxes: $2,680
Tell me all about it: First of all, this five-bedroom home is actually named Castlebridge. The interior design includes exposed, carved timbers, leaded windows, grand wooden doors and iron chandeliers. We get it. The lower-level, temperature-controlled wine cellar is also fit for a queen.
103 Ironstone Lane, Kennett Square
Monthly taxes: $3,933
Tell me all about it: Foxwynd is a six-bedroom estate inspired by the British Isles. The choices in light fixtures and the wood-paneled great room certainly evoke landed gentry. The grounds include a perfectly delightful English garden we can imagine strolling around idly with our court.
1726 River Rd., New Hope
Monthly taxes: $2,682
Tell me all about it: This five-bedroom home is actually called The Castle (a little on the nose, we know). But it's easy to see why. There are Venetian plaster, a room for service, a formal courtyard with fountain and perfect slate roofs with copper gutters. Since it's situated along the water, you might even say it has a moat.


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Looking for alternatives to sit ups and crunches? Look no further! I am going to give you 28 alternatives to sit ups and crunches. Sit ups and crunches are two of the most common exercises when it comes to abdominal training. Everybody knows how to do them. We all did them in PE class while we were growing up. But they are not the most effective exercises for building a strong core.
Sit ups and crunches only work the rectus abdominis muscle and don't effectively work the obliques and transversus abdominus. Sit ups and crunches can place stress on the spine, neck and lower back. With so many of us spending a large amount of time sitting or working on a computer we don't need to spend any more time in a hunched crunched position. We can do better for our clients as trainers and instructors. We can train our core without endlessly doing sit ups and crunches. Here are a few of my favorite alternatives.
I had two main goals when coming up with this list of sit up alternatives.
Seated with the legs extended and feet flexed, place the hands on the floor and slightly round the torso. Then, lift the hips off the ground, hold for five seconds and release. Repeat!
Starting push-up position, rotate the body to the right and extend the right hand overhead, forming a T with the arms and torso. Return to the starting position, do a normal push-up, then rotate to the left.
Start lying on your back with arms at your sides and palms facing down. With legs extended, lift the heels off the floor (about six inches). Make quick, small up-and-down pulses with the legs, while keeping the core engaged.
Starting in a standard plank position, raise the hips as high as they can go, then lower them back down. Continue this movement for as long as possible. Make sure the back stays straight and the hips don't droop.
Roll to the side and come up on one foot and elbow. Make sure the hips are lifted and the core is engaged.
Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet together, lifted a few inches off the floor. With the back at a 45-degree angle from the ground, move the arms from one side to another in a twisting motion. Here, slow and steady wins the race: The slower the twist, the deeper the burn.
Lie down with knees bent and hands behind the head. With the knees in toward the chest, bring the right elbow towards the left knee as the right leg straightens. Continue alternating sides (like you're pedaling!).
Lying on your back with your knees bent and core tight, let the knees fall gradually to the left (feeling a good stretch). Hold for five seconds, return to center, and repeat on the right side.
Lie on your back with the knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Place arms at your side and lift up the spine and hips. Only the head, feet, arms, and shoulders should be on the ground. Then lift one leg upwards, keeping the core tight. Slowly bring the leg back down, then lift back up. Try to do 10 reps per leg, then bring the knee in place and spine back on the floor.
Lie on your back with the knees bent and feet on the floor. Tighten the abs and raise the right leg, with the knee and hip bent at a 90-degree angle. Push the right hand on top of the lifted knee, using the core to create pressure between the hand and knee. Hold for five counts, and then lower back down to repeat with the left hand and knee.
Lie on your back with the knees bent and feet on the floor. Tighten the abs and raise both legs, with the knees and hips bent at a 90-degree angle. Push the hands on top of the lifted knees, using the core to create pressure between the hands and knees. Hold for five counts, and then lower back down to repeat.
Lie face up on the floor, and raise your upper legs until they're perpendicular to the floor. Bend your knees slightly. Without changing the arch in your lower back or the angle of your knees, brace your core and try to take 3 to 5 seconds to lower your feet as close to the floor as you can. One trick: Press your lower back toward the floor as you perform the movement. Once your feet touch the floor, raise them back to the starting position and repeat.
Lie flat on the floor with lower back pressed to the ground. Place hands behind head. Extend legs straight up, crossed at the ankles with a slight bend in the knee. Contract abdominal muscles by lifting torso toward knees. Make sure to keep chin off your chest with each contraction. Exhale as you contract upward; inhale as you return to the starting position.
Lie faceup with legs and arms extended. Keeping knees and elbows locked, simultaneously raise upper body and lower body while trying to touch fingers to toes.
Lie flat on the floor with lower back pressed to the ground. Place hands behind head or extend out alongside body. Crossing legs at ankles, lift feet up. Pull lower back off the floor as you contract abs. Reach legs toward the ceiling with each contraction.
Lie on on your side with knees bent at a right angle and twisted to the left. Curl upper body, lifting shoulders off the floor a few inches. Pause at the top of the contraction and slowly lower back down. Switch sides and repeat.
Lie on side, arms folded across chest. Keeping legs together, lift them off the floor as you raise top elbow toward hip. Place opposite hand on the floor if you need extra stability.
Lie on back with feet together, legs extended, and hands behind head with elbows wide. Raise right foot straight up to the ceiling, keeping left leg extended and left foot a few inches from the floor. Perform a standard crunch, then lower upper body to about an inch from the floor and switch legs.
Lie on back and place hands behind ears. Lift legs to tabletop position (90-degree angle). Press lower back into floor and crunch forward until shoulders are off the floor. With toes pointed down, lower right foot as far as you can without lifting back off the floor. Return to starting position and repeat with left leg.
Get into push-up position. Shift weight to left hand and rotate body. Keeping feet stacked, raise right arm into the air so that arms and torso form a 'T.' Hold.
Balance on hands and knees. Lift right leg and left arm, extending right leg to the rear and reaching forward with left arm. Hold. Repeat with opposite arm and leg.
Get into push-up position. Lift right arm and left leg at the same time without moving torso. Hold. Return to starting position, then repeat, lifting opposite leg and arm.
While performing a triceps push-up, bring your knee to the outside of your elbow, and switch sides on the next rep. Don't drop or pike your hips through the entire move — your body should stay in a straight line from shoulders to ankles.
Stay low in a strong forearm plank as you slither your arms and legs forward. Then finish with a side plank to target your obliques.
Start on your back with your legs extended out in front and your arms overhead. Lift your legs up toward the ceiling as you pull your belly button and lower back flat on the floor. Lower your legs only as far as you can while keeping your lower back pinned down to the ground. Round your upper back and look at your toes. Hold this position.
Lie on your belly with your arms extended out in front and your legs straight behind you. Keep your legs together and your biceps by your ears. Lift your chest and your legs off the ground. Squeeze your inner thighs and butt together as you send your tailbone toward your heels. Hold this position.
Lie on your back with legs extended and your heels touching the floor. Straighten your arms above your head with your hands touching the floor. This is the starting position. Simultaneously bend both legs and bring your knees to your chest as you bring your arms down to hug your knees. Now, release your knees and extend your legs and arms again, returning your heels back to the ground.
Lie on your back with your knees bent in the air at 90 degrees and your calves parallel to the floor. Raise both arms up above you so they are pointed toward the ceiling. This is the starting position. Now, straighten your left leg without touching it to the ground. Your back will want to arch, but use your abdominal muscles to keep it pressed firmly into the floor. Return your left leg to the starting position and repeat the movement with your right leg. Return both legs to the starting position.
We have gone over 28 alternatives to sit ups and crunches. Some of them are pretty hard to do and will take time to master but your core will love you for the time and effort you put in.
What are some of your favorite alternatives to sit ups and crunches? Let me know in the comments or hit me up on Instagram or Twitter.
Want to learn about bodyweight training. Check out our Guide to Bodyweight Training or check out our list of 110 bodyweight exercises


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Harris and Grand Sky Open the National Airspace to Large Unmanned Aircraft
Grand Sky is the U.S.' first fully operational flight test center dedicated to commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
The park, located on 217 acres of the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, supports daily UAS flight operations as well as advanced research and development. Grand Sky is a magnet for leading UAS companies such as General Atomics and Northrop Grumman. Until recently, however, a significant hurdle stood in the way of future growth for Grand Sky, its customers and large UAS operators around the country.
Due to safety concerns, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require unmanned aircraft to stay within visual sight of the remote pilot or a ground-based observer. To fly farther, chase planes can be used to escort the unmanned aircraft as they fly in civil airspace. However, chase planes can be costly, complex to manage and limit the amount of time unmanned aircraft can remain in flight. These factors compromise the missions of Grand Sky's customers – so the UAS park set out to remove chase planes from operations.
Operating unmanned aircraft without a chase plane and beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the remote pilot requires a specific waiver from the FAA and an electronic surveillance system that allows the pilot to "see and avoid" airplanes. Obtaining the waiver is extremely difficult – less than one percent of applicants have met the safety requirements necessary for approval. Harris, however, has developed an advanced system that combines available surveillance sources to provide the real-time tracking of aircraft needed to meet these rigorous requirements and obtain the waiver. Knowing this, Grand Sky turned to Harris for the surveillance capabilities required to secure federal approval of flights without chase planes and was successful.
Using Harris' RangeVueTM surveillance system to provide remote pilots with constant situational awareness of the surrounding airspace, Grand Sky became the first location in the U.S. to receive permission to host commercial BVLOS test flights for large unmanned aircraft without chase planes – a critical step in unlocking the benefits of UAS technology for customers and the industry.
Now, Grand Sky's tenants can conduct BVLOS flights without the cost, complexity, and inefficiencies of chase planes.
This pivotal accomplishment would not have been possible without close collaboration between Grand Sky, Harris, the U.S. Air Force, General Atomics, Grand Forks County and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. The public-private partnership enabled a truly integrated airspace where commercial UAS operators and technology providers can innovate and test advanced drone technologies in a real-world environment.
"The ability to fly large UAS without chase planes is crucial to the success of our customers at Grand Sky," said Tom Swoyer, president, Grand Sky. "Currently, large UAS are generally restricted to international locations or restricted airspace on military reservations. The partnership with Harris and the Northern Plains Test Site has enabled companies at Grand Sky to leverage Harris's outstanding technology to meet the safety case necessary for BVLOS flight. We look forward to growing this capability and extending it to new locations."
Grand Sky has bold plans for growth and is expecting to extend its BVLOS range to include the entire state of North Dakota and all classes of aircraft flying at higher altitudes. This growth is an important step in opening the national airspace to broad commercial use of drones with transformational applications for public safety, disaster management, precision agriculture, critical infrastructure monitoring, shipping and delivery, law enforcement and more. As the lead UAS technology partner to Grand Sky, Harris remains committed to BVLOS advancements that make our customers successful both in the state of North Dakota and across the country and that allow the UAS industry to take off.


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Letters to the Editor: No guns in classroom
I was relieved after reading "No guns for teachers" (News of the Day, Sept.24), in which a state agency denied a rural Virginia school district's request to arm educators and other school employees. As a retired teacher, I can't fathom how letting an instructor keep a loaded gun in a classroom of 30 or more students would make the area "safer." Why should educators be turned into armed guards? Our schools need to partner with local law enforcement agencies and private security companies to address the issue of school safety, and let teachers do the job for which they were hired — educating our youth.
Phyllis Ramirez, San Francisco
Make choice count
With the general election only several weeks away, now is the time to review all our local, state and country's challenges. We should then evaluate all the candidates whose message offers the best solutions. Try to be objective and not determine a candidate based solely on their political affiliation. Many good men and women fall under different parties so if it is necessary to split your ticket, so be it. Security at home and around the world, economy, immigration, education, social security, environmental, infrastructure repairs and universal health care are only a few issues that need our review prior to voting. In November, be sure to vote your choice as this is the only means we have to voice our support or reject a candidate that does not measure up to our country's current needs.
Bob Sweeney, Warwick, R.I.
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In defense of chickens
The piece "Eggs are back on the ballot" (Sept. 23), referring to Proposition 12, which mandates that chickens that lay eggs for human consumption have enough space to spread their wings and turn around, states that "the ballot box is not the place to regulate this aspect of animal agriculture." Of course it is! Chickens can't speak for themselves.
Rocky Leplin, Richmond
Strike a balance
Regarding "B-grade produce gets the A-grade treatment" (Page One, Sept. 21): While I applaud Chef Nick Balla's creativity and dedication to addressing the issue of food waste, I feel its important to highlight some underrepresented aspects of the food waste story. These new ventures like Imperfect Produce and food-waste-focused restaurants are great at capitalizing on surplus foods. However, they can diminish the volume of fresh food donations available to food banks and pantries. Tara Duggan mentioned briefly that one of Balla's donations was produce that the SF-Marin Food Bank couldn't accept.
That should be a two-way relationship to simultaneously fight food waste and hunger. If Balla wants to make sure his restaurant is accepted in underserved communities, he can start by making sure he isn't taking food from those struggling to eat. He could also think beyond jobs and living wages to affordable food access and soliciting community input on food related issues. For instance, the price of these potential waste-saving meals was not discussed in the article. A well-intentioned restaurant doesn't help the community if its members can't afford to eat there. A balance must be struck between decreasing hunger and managing food waste.
Casey Brown, Berkeley
A gross injustice
Regarding "Admission rules may not pass test" (Page One, Sept. 23): My son went to Lowell High School (class of 2015), graduated from UC Berkeley last December (he only took two and a half years) and is working at a big tech company as a software engineer. He was identified as a gifted and talented student. In middle school, his GPA was closed to 4.0. He was on the Principal's honor roll all four years and six semesters. His National Iowa test scores were all in the top one percent all three years. His Lowell admission test scores were near the top. So imagine if he was somehow denied entrance to Lowell to make room for other way less qualified students? That would be a gross injustice.
Ernest Tam, San Francisco
Affordability focus
Regarding "Dreamforce to draw crowds, cash to city" (Page One, Sept. 24): The annual four-day Salesforce conference in San Francisco is certainly a boon for the city's hotels and restaurants, but after it's over, will the downtown be any cleaner, safer or affordable? Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff deserves praise for his various philanthropic efforts (though I'm not sure purchasing Time magazine is one of them, as this article states). However, I wish Benioff would team with other tech moguls like Facebook's Mark Zuckerburg and Twitter's Jack Dorsey to helm a presentation called "How Technology Can Make Cities More Livable — and Reduce Homelessness."
Divya Gupta, San Francisco
'Barbaric' rule
Regarding "To exchange one injustice for another" (Insight, John Diaz, Sept. 23): The horrific experience of losing a loved one, such as Pati Navalta Poblete's son's murder, is unimaginable. While I can't speak to the specifics of his death, I can speak to SB1437.
SB1437 is not a free pass for those involved, however remotely, in a murder. Under SB1437, prosecutors may still charge felony participants with first-degree murder based on the facts of the case. If the person was a major participant in the felony and did anything that shows reckless indifference to human life, they remain liable for first-degree murder. SB1437 doesn't undo court rulings defining what can be considered reckless indifference, such as the role the person had in planning the felony, their actions or inactions, or their relationship to other perpetrators. SB1437 ensures that juries can still convict not only the actual killer but also anyone who acted recklessly.
Additionally, SB1437 does not undo accomplice liability, a separate statute that allows first-degree murder against those who are, even remotely, an accomplice.
Without SB1437, our existing felony murder rule will continue — a rule the California Supreme Court called "barbaric." SB1437 should be signed into law.
Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley


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Pax Partnership Announces New Leadership
The Patuxent Partnership has announced it has New Leadership for the new year. The 2019 Board of Directors has been appointed, with five new members and returning members to fill the slate of officers and board members.
The new members of the board of directors are Heidi Fleming, Mike DeManss, Tom Phelan, Gary Kessler, and Linda Vassallo.
The 2019 board is led by the new president, Bert Johnston, who succeeds Gene Townsend.
Mr. Johnston is a retired naval test pilot and US Navy rear admiral. His 32 years of service included assignments as the vice commander for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and commander of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division. He also spent time as the Navy's chief test pilot.
The 2019 Board of Directors has representatives from government, industry, and academia, all supporting TPP's mission to foster collaboration between those three entities, therefore advancing technology development, technology transfer, STEM education in the public school and secondary education, and workforce development in Southern Maryland.
The full slate of board members for 2019 is as follows:
Bert Johnston, President
Jackie Marsteller, Vice President
Kal Leikach, Secretary
Ray Wernecke, Treasurer
Board members are:
Chuck Angus
Rebecca Bridgett
Mike DeManss
Steve Eastburg
Heidi Fleming
Tracy Harris
Mike Johnston
Gary Kessler
Tom Phelan
Ed Rule
Frank Schenk
Gene Townsend
Linda Vassallo
Michael Wick
Bonnie M. Green is Executive Director of the organization, and Leslie Taylor is the Department of Defense liaison, a non-voting member.
About The Patuxent Partnership
TPP fosters collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and expertise across a diverse network that includes government, industry, and academia. TPP also supports STEM education and workforce development within the local community including hosting programs of interest to NAVAIR, NAWCAD, and the broader DoD community.
To learn more about The Patuxent Partnership and its programs, visit its Leader member page.


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Red wolves may be given a chance to recover!
It's a good week for wolves, especially red wolves in North Carolina. With only about 100 left in the wild, red wolves need all the protection they can get to stave off extinction. That is why Defenders and our partners have been fighting to maintain legal protections for the last remaining wolves in the American east. And, this week, we took a step toward achieving that goal! This week a court in North Carolina granted a temporary injunction against shooting coyotes in the Red Wolf Recovery Area. Because red wolves are on the small side and have rusty coloring, many people mistake them for coyotes. This has led to unintentional shootings and killings of several of the already highly endangered wolves. As the Citizen-Times reported, "at least 50 red wolves have died from confirmed or suspected gunshots since January 2008. Since 2012, five shooters who killed red wolves and reported the kills to authorities said they had mistaken the wolves for coyotes." Hopefully, authorities in North Carolina will see that this step toward saving red wolves is essential and the court will decide to make the protection permanent.
Spring fever for OR-7??
Across the country from the red wolves, everybody's favorite wandering west coast wolf, also known as "OR-7," seems to be enjoying the springtime weather – possibly with a new gal pal! Remote cameras from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife indicate that it is highly likely that OR-7 has found a mate. This is great news for the recovery of wolves in the Pacific Northwest and Pacific West. If OR-7 has indeed paired up, he and his lady friend would likely be denning with pups this time of year – the first wolf breeding in the Oregon Cascades in nearly 100 years! We won't know for sure if this is the case until a bit later in the season, but odds are good! OR-7, a five year-old male, is famous for traveling back and forth from California to Oregon several times over the past few years, looking for the right place to start his own pack. Most of OR-7's brethren live in the northern part of Oregon, but OR-7 last re-visited California back in February, and it seems he is partial to southern Oregon and northern California. With this great news, it will be important that California focus on protecting gray wolves within the state, as it seems it is only a matter of time before they'll be back for good!


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MECH Student Services Office
Located in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building (CEME) room 2205, the Student Services Office acts as Mechanical Engineering students' main point of contact throughout their studies.
From undergraduate and graduate advising, to awards and admissions, to event coordination, our office is here to ensure students are supported throughout their degree. Open from 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, feel free to visit our office with any questions or concerns you may have. We also have a large bowl of complimentary candy for days when you need a little pick me up.
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Type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure (aka hypertension) are common ailments that plague adults in almost every other household.
Maybe it's an ageing parent who is a patient… perhaps your spouse suffers at the hand of either ailment… or maybe you're at risk. In any case, the findings of a recent research can make managing diabetes and hypertension easier.A pan-India study has linked vitamin D Deficiency and insufficiency to type-2 diabetes and hypertension, making it about more than just bone health.
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin that is produced by the skin on exposure to sunlight, is a critical micronutrient that helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the body that are required to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.
The study shows that 84.2% of type 2 diabetes patients and 82.6% of hypertension patients were vitamin D deficient, contributing further to the body of research that links Vitamin D deficiency to chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
The overall prevalence of patients with low vitamin D levels (deficiency and insufficiency) was 83.7%, of which 82% were newly diagnosed cases.
"Our aim was to look at the levels of vitamin D in patients suffering from type-2 diabetes and hypertension to establish a link. We are not saying the deficiency has caused the disease but that those who with the disease may be vitamin-D deficient," said Dr PG Talwalkar, Talwalkar Diabetes Clinic, principal investigator of the study.
"The next step will be to see how improving vitamin D levels in these patients will impact the treatment outcome, since we are always looking for any additional pathways that will further reduce complications in patients with diabetes and hypertension," he added.Correcting vitamin D deficiency should not be the top priority for managing diabetes and hypertension.
What causes vitamin D deficiency?
The causes of vitamin D deficiency in a sun-drenched country like India are manifold. Most people do not receive adequate exposure to sunlight, as modernized lifestyles have resulted in less time spent outdoors for work or leisure. High levels of air pollution further hamper the transmission of ultraviolet B (UVB) rays needed to synthesize vitamin D in the skin.
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The bright pink fruit with fleshy insides looks as pretty as a blossom. Belonging to the cactus family, its scaly outer skin may be the reason why the exotic fruit is called the dragon fruit. The refreshing summer fruit came all the way from Malaysia, and found a special place in our fruit stalls quite some time ago.
The extremely nourishing soil of Kerala is suited for its growth and gives excellent produce. The cost of the dragon fruit, however, may vary according to the place from where they are purchased. A kilo of dragon fruit would cost Rs 200 at the wayside fruit stall, while it may go up to Rs 650/kg at a swanky mall.
The white coloured flesh with specks of black seeds can be scooped out and eaten fresh or added to a salad, nutritious smoothie, or a milk shake. Health and fitness experts vouch for the great nutritious value of the dragon fruit and advice to include it in the diet to maintain a fit and fabulous body.
Here are some of the health benefits of dragon fruit:
Dragon fruit, which has less calories and lots of fibre content, can be consumed by diabetic patients.
A store house of vitamin C and iron, it is an excellent remedy for anaemia.
The dragon fruit is rich in magnesium which aids growth of muscles.
It effectively regulates blood pressure.
It protects the heart by reducing the cholesterol levels and obesity.
Dragon fruit in rich in anti-oxidants which can prevent blood cancer.
It improves immunity.
Dragon fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals which effectively prevent rheumatism, and helps to rejuvenate the skin making it smooth and supple.
Dragon fruit or pitaya is now widely grown in India, and can be easily cultivated at places with tropical climate. 8-10 fruits can be reaped from an individual plant. A dragon fruits can weigh up to 450 gms each, and are largely cultivated in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. The fleshy insides of the fruit are mostly used to make tasty milk shakes and had even made a short appearance at the local juice shops here.
Once planted, the dragon fruit plants require very little care. It doesn't need much water or organic manure to yield fruits. As there are small spikes on the fruit, birds don't eat the ripe ones on the plant. It can either be grown by sowing and germinating the seeds or planting the shrub.
Dragon fruits are available in three varieties and hylocereus undatus is the most common type. It has bright red skin and white fleshy inside. Hylocereus costaricensis has its skin and flesh in red colour. Meanwhile, hylocereus megalanthus has yellow skin and white flesh. Tropical climate and soil, which is rich in organic matter, is required to grow dragon fruits on a large scale.
Recipe for a rich and creamy dragon fruit milk shake
1 dragon fruit
2 cups chilled milk
Sugar as required
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Blend all the ingredients together in a blender or a smoothie maker


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Our work "The Break Up" will be shown in the group show "Carbon" that opens today (September 18, 5PM (MDT)) at the Sally Centigrade art gallery. So if you're in Denver, Colorado or nearby check it out!
Exhibition Dates:
September 18- November 14, 2015
The gallery's first group show features 45 artists working with tremendous varying styles and mediums to create their own creative on a 5.5″ x 7″ wood panel diamonds.
The show is named Carbon in reference to the molecular formula of diamonds, and was inspired by the idea of the uniqueness of diamonds despite being compromised of only a single element.
Participating artists:
Aaron Jasinski, Amandalynn, Anthony Garcia, Aunia Kahn, Cayce Goldberg, CT Nelson, David Bywater (PLAANT), Dolla B, Elena Gunderson, Emi Slade, Erika Steiskal, Falcao Lucas, Frank Forte, Gabi De La Merced, Hannah Stouffer, Haunted Euth / T-fail, Ian Cochrane, Jaime Molina, Jarred De Palo, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Jason Limon, John Fellows, Josh Roman, Tom Bond, Kaitlin Ziesmer, Karl James Mountford, Ken Keirns, Lauren Rinaldi, Lydia Guadagnoli, Marie Vlasic, Marija Tiurina, Mike Graves, Morley, Myah Bailey, Naomi Haverland, Olivia Rose, Paul Schofield, Peter Goode, Ray Munoz, Sandoner, Scot Nobles, Shannon Bonatakis, Sugar Fueled (Michael Banks), Tanya Shatseva,


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With your trip guide in hand, you can feel the excitement. Once you grab your suitcases, your vacation can start in this amazing city,. When you arrive in Istanbul, you'll want a vehicle to check off everything on your itinerary. There is no faster way to start your vacation right away than to rent your own ride. Below is almost all you'll want to ensure your rental experience at Istanbul Airport (IST) goes as easygoing as can be.
You are in the ideal place if you are trying to obtain the best price on your Istanbul rental car. If you want to maximize your savings, aim to:
You can rent a car in Istanbul if you are at least 19. Be aware that you'll most likely be charged an added fee if you are under 25. Also note, the age restriction may be different for premium, large capacity, SUVs, or other higher category vehicles. Make sure you check the car rental company's policy before you book.
There are 7 car rental companies at the Istanbul Airport. Rent from companies like Alamo, Avis, Budget, and Dollar, plus several more. With a wide variety of terrific options, you are certain to get the vehicle and the price that you desire.
Insurance is required before you rent in Istanbul. Many of the major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) generally offer coverage. However, they usually have restrictions, such as not covering large vehicles, like premium models or some SUVs. Be sure to call your credit card company and find out what kind of coverage is offered before you head to Istanbul. Additionally, as a U.S. citizen, you can also book Collision Damage Coverage with CarRentals.com at checkout.
You'll need to bring your credit card, as well as your driver's license.
At CarRentals.com, we encourage a ""full-to-full"" policy. You receive the vehicle with full tank of gas, and you should return it topped off. If you want to save some money, you'll want to find a gas station before you bring it back. Stations close to airports or car rental places tend to have higher prices.
Istanbul definitely has its charms, but unlimited miles means you have unlimited choices of what to see and where to go after you have checked off all the must-sees here. No matter what you decide on, you'll want unlimited miles to see as much of Istanbul as you can during your vacation..
Many rental car companies usually offer one-way rentals. You may find it more convenient to drop off your vehicle at another location. Keep in mind there is typically an extra charge when you opt for one-way.
That all depends on your needs and what you'll be doing when you visit Istanbul. Compact or economy cars are ideal for short commutes and are easier to park. If you are traveling with coworkers, then a sedan or SUV will have more room and provide a more comfortable ride. Those looking for a little luxury on their Istanbul getaway can choose the premium category to get a car like a Mercedes C-Class or Cadillac XTS or similar.
With Istanbul's abundance of activities and sights, you'll want to make your trip worthwhile. When you book a rental car with a company you can rely on, you won't have to worry about outrageous booking expenses, and you can focus on what really matters on your trip. So, on your next vacation, save some money by booking your inexpensive Istanbul car rental.


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Pamalogy 101 – Introduction to Pamalogy: Introduction and Syllabus. Defines Perfection as that which includes all conceivable and inconceivable, all possible and impossible good things and excludes anything bad. Summarizes the five parts of the course. Explains how you can get your own Pamalogy Thinking Cap and become and Authorized Pamalogy Specialist.
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Pamalogy 101 Part Two, Lesson One – Single Universe versus Perfection Is Perfection compatible with a single Universe with a single timeline? If Perfection includes every possible good thing, how can it include conflicting sequences of events that are all good?
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Pamalogy 101 Part Two, Lesson Two – Simulation and Perfection Simulation theory and the logic of Perfection turn out to be wonderfully compatible. Perfection is actually the key to unlocking the mysteries behind what many physicists, cosmologists and mathematicians have been debating.
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Pamalogy 101 Part Three, Lesson One – Conscious Perception What is conscious perception? Is it a product of an advanced neurological system that has evolved? Might the logic of Perfection have answers to long standing questions? Yes.
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Pamalogy 101 Part Three, Lesson Two – Karma versus Pamalogy Pamalogy asks whether karma is a good thing to determine if it is real. If it is good, then it is part of Perfection. Can its absence also be a good thing? If its absence is good, then its absence is also a part of …. Read More
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Inmate Gives Birth Alone in Denver Jail Cell
Last year, a woman was forced to give birth alone in a Denver Jail Cell as guards and medical staff ignored her…
Is that normal? Do jails and prison in the US really dehumanize and degrade people to the point where a pregnant woman must deliver her own baby on a cold concrete floor, knowing that people are watching and that they don't care about her or her baby?
She filed suit this year for a violation of her Eighth Amendment right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment – will her lawsuit succeed? What is the legal standard for an Eighth Amendment claim?
Inmate Gives Birth Alone in Denver Jail Cell
Is the government required to provide medical care for people who are being held in jails or prisons?
Diana Sanchez was arrested for identity theft – she cashed a check in her sister's name. She pled guilty and was sentenced to probation but was then rearrested for violating a condition of her probation.
She was eight months pregnant when she was sent to the jail. The jail staff including the medical staff knew that she was pregnant. She was examined the day before she went into labor. Once her contractions started, she repeatedly told the jail staff what was happening:
The day before she gave birth, Ms. Sanchez was examined by a nurse who advised her to seek medical attention "immediately" after her first contraction. The next morning, Ms. Sanchez informed the deputy who delivered her breakfast that she had been experiencing contractions, according to the lawsuit.
For the next several hours, Ms. Sanchez spoke with deputies and nurses at least eight times, informing them of her contractions, the lawsuit said.
A little bundle of joy is on the way! Surely the jail staff leaped into action, right?
No. They knew what was happening, they even noted that her water had broken and she was bleeding, but they left her on the floor of her cell until after she had delivered her own baby…
A nurse noted that Ms. Sanchez's water had broken and her underwear was wet and bloody around 9:45 a.m., but officials did not take Ms. Sanchez to a hospital, the suit said.
A nurse did not come into Ms. Sanchez's jail cell until after she had delivered her baby, security footage showed.
Surely, once they saw that newborn bundle of joy struggling with mom, they rushed in to protect it, help it, shelter it… right?
No. Even after the baby was born, nurses did not provide it with even the most basic care – they did not even help to cut the umbilical cord:
According to the lawsuit, nurses failed to provide the newborn with basic post-delivery medical care: The baby was not warmed after delivery, mucus was not cleared from his nose or mouth, and no clamps were available to sever the umbilical cord.
Why Did They Ignore Her?
Why would thinking, feeling human beings leave a woman alone in a jail cell as she is delivering a baby?
Was there some physical danger to the guards that were unable to protect themselves against? Was she violent? Did she have some communicable disease? If either of those things was true, would it justify the guard's actions?
Was she a difficult inmate? Was she obnoxious? Did the guards hate her? Or was it something more basic, like her race? She appears Hispanic, and her last name is Sanchez. Was this dehumanizing and degrading conduct a product of racism on the part of the jail staff?
Did a supervisor somewhere say, "Hey – don't go in there. Leave her." Or, were they all complicit? What happened?
Why the Hell did these people leave this woman to give birth alone in a jail cell? They knew she was in labor. They knew she was in danger. They knew that this would emotionally scar her for the rest of her life. They chose to communicate to her, as she was delivering her baby in what should have been one of the happiest moments of her life, that they did not care about her or her child.
Protocol and Policy
The Sheriff's Department, as far as we can tell from the article, did not offer any reasonable explanation, other than "protocol and policy." As far as we can tell, there was no special danger to the prison staff or any reason to leave her alone in her cell.
According to the Denver Sheriff's Department, the jail staff "had followed protocol and policy."
The Denver Sheriff Department conducted an internal review and determined that the deputies had followed protocol and policy, Daria Serna, a department spokeswoman, said.
Ms. Serna said it was up to the Denver Health medical staff members at the time to decide whether Ms. Sanchez should be taken to the hospital.
The Denver Sheriff's Department protocol and policy were to ignore a pregnant woman who is giving birth on a jail cell floor? To not provide even the most basic medical attention, much less a human touch or kind word?
According to the article, they were just doing their jobs, following the rules… They have updated their policy now, to ensure pregnant women who are in labor are taken to a hospital:
After an internal review of the episode, the policy was updated.
"To make sure nothing like this happens again, the Denver Sheriff Department has changed its policies to ensure that pregnant inmates who are in any stage of labor are now transported immediately to the hospital," the department said in a statement.
Well, they were just following the rules. They've changed the rules, and they will take all women in labor to a hospital from now on, end of story, right?
No. The woman has filed suit against the jail staff and nurses for violation of her Eighth Amendment right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment. Can she do that?
Can an Inmate Sue for Denial of Medical Care?
It sickens me to think that we need a constitutional provision to prevent people (prison guards and medical staff) from knowingly, purposefully hurting other people (inmates) just because they can. Is it human nature to torture and cause pain and humiliation to others?
As much as I don't want to believe that, history and current events prove that many people will torture, kill, and hurt other people unless we stop them. That includes and especially applies to people who work in the government…
Denial of medical care in jail or prison is actionable as a violation of the Eighth Amendment right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment where the inmate can prove that jail staff showed "deliberate indifference to serious medical needs."
What does that mean?
Deliberate Indifference to Serious Medical Needs
To prove an Eighth Amendment violation, an inmate must show that prison staff were deliberately indifferent to their medical needs. Negligence is not enough – the inmate must prove that the staff knew about the risk of harm and intentionally ignored it:
A prison official demonstrates "deliberate indifference" if he or she recklessly disregards a substantial risk of harm to the prisoner. This is a higher standard than negligence and requires that the official knows of and disregards an excessive risk of harm to the prisoner. The prison official does not, however, need to know of a specific risk from a specific source.
Deliberate indifference to an inmate's medical needs is not even enough to prove an Eighth Amendment claim – the prison staff must demonstrate deliberate indifference to a serious medical need.
The Eighth Amendment doesn't exactly guarantee medical treatment. But it does prohibit the "unnecessary and wanton infliction of pain." When does ignoring a medical need constitute the unnecessary and wanton infliction of pain?
Some factors courts have considered in determining whether a "serious medical need" is at issue are "(1) whether a reasonable doctor or patient would perceive the medical need in question as important and worthy of comment or treatment; (2) whether the medical condition significantly affects daily activities; and (3) the existence of chronic and substantial pain." Additionally, courts will be likely to find a "serious medical need" if a condition "has been diagnosed by a physician as mandating treatment or … is so obvious that even a lay person would easily recognize the necessity of a doctor's attention." A serious medical need is present whenever the failure to treat a prisoner's condition could result in further significant injury or the unnecessary and wanton infliction of pain." Significant injury, pain or loss of function can constitute "serious medical needs" even if they are not life-threatening. Pain can constitute a "serious medical need" even if the failure to treat it does not make the condition worse.
Is pregnancy a serious medical need? What about a woman going into labor in a prison cell? Although at least one case, Doe v. Gustavus, 294 F.Supp.2d 1003, 1008 (E.D.Wis. 2003), has held that late stages of pregnancy constitute a serious medical need, does any thinking, feeling human being need a court to tell them that?
I hope that Diana Sanchez is set for life after her lawsuit.
I hope that she and her baby have been flooded with love and care from her family and community.
I hope that she knows that, no matter what crime she committed or what she has done, that she and her child are loved even by people they have never met.
I hope that every person who was in a position to offer her aid, support, or comfort and yet didn't come to understand that their crime was exponentially more horrible and unforgivable than the crime that put Diana Sanchez in their jail. You will suffer no real consequences. You won't be charged with a crime. And yet, you are the criminal in this scenario.
This story is especially powerful because it comes at a time when our government is increasingly indifferent to the humanity of both citizens and immigrants who are non-white. A time when our government repeatedly offers support and legitimacy to white supremacists and others who would strip the humanity from entire races or classes of people. A time when the United States incarcerates more of our citizens – and disproportionately non-white citizens – than any other country in the world.
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This great linky is a great way of reflecting on the year we are about to say goodbye to.
Check out The Teeny, Tiny Teacher blog - Kristen, Hadar, Traci are hosting the 3rd annual Linky Party!
This would have to be my boots - do they count as clothing?
I can wear them all day, now when I say boots, I have about 10 pairs.
I refuse to count past 10 - so I say I have 10!
I can wear them all day, now when I say boots, I have about 10 pairs.
I refuse to count past 10 - so I say I have 10!
I loved Despicable Me 2 - it was funny, cute and I didn't have to think about it too deeply.
Sometimes it is nice to just chill and enjoy something simple.
Law and Order - SVU
Our town has so many restaurants, but I adore sitting here near the water and enjoying a glass of Sav Blanc or two with friends.
Team Teaching with four grades. This was an amazing adventure and there were highs and lows - but it was incredible. Our kids learnt so much and so did we.
Loving my new kitchen bench stools.
Even polar bears yell at their kids for doing silly things.....
Has to be when I shared how I plan for Daily 5
Has to be planning our summer break holiday and getting my husband overseas.
We are off to Fiji on the 30th.
Here are my two kids with their cousins. It is hard to get a photo of all of them together.
My parents couldn't believe that they were all together and on one spot.
I love them all to bits.
I have two...
My 18 year old asking that I take time off to be around while he was completing his Year 12 year
being in Bali with my daughter having serious girl time.
To get that balance for family and work. This is tough for me and most teachers.
The world needs it!