Interview with Professor Mark Brodin about his book "William P. Homans Jr.: A Life In Court"

Boston lawyer William P. Homans Jr. devoted his fifty-year career to the defense of the poor and downtrodden, the protection of our most basic civil liberties, and the abolition of the death penalty. Descendant of two of Boston's oldest and most prominent families, and combat veteran of both the British and American Navies during World War II, Homans became unlikely guru to the 1960s generation of radical lawyers and antiwar activists. He was on the defense team in the 1968 conspiracy trial of Dr. Benjamin Spock and four other leading opponents of the Vietnam War accused of aiding and abetting resistance to the military draft, and represented Dr. Kenneth Edelin in the 1975 manslaughter prosecution arising out of a lawful abortion performed after Roe v. Wade. The narrative contrasts Bill Homans' storied legal career with a troubled personal life in a balanced but unvarnished manner, testifying to the strength of the human spirit when committed to the pursuit of the common good. About the author: Mark S. Brodin is Professor of Law at Boston College Law School and the author of numerous books and law journal articles in the areas of civil and criminal procedure, evidence, litigation, and employment discrimination. A graduate of Columbia College (1969) and Columbia Law School (1972), he served as law clerk to United States District Judge Joseph L. Tauro and staff attorney with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights in Boston. He has also practiced for brief periods as a public defender in Boston and a prosecutor in Norfolk County.

Foraminiferal and Pteropod Records in the Late Quaternary Sequence off Northern Kerala and Their Oceanographic and Climatic Significance

In the present investigation, an attempt is made to study late Quaternary foraminiferal and pteropod records of the shelf of northern Kerala and to evaluate their potentiality in paleocenographic and paleoclimatic reconstruction. The study gives details of sediment cores, general characteristics of foraminifera and pteropod species recorded from the examined samples and their systematic classification, spatial distribution of Recent foraminifera and pteropods and their response to varying bathymetry, nature of substrate, organic matter content in sediment and hydrography across the shelf. An attempt is also made to establish an integrated chronostratigraphy for the examined core sections. An effort is also made to identify microfaunal criteria useful in biostratigraphic division in shallow marine core sections. An attempt is made to infer various factors responsible for the change in microfaunal assemblage. Reconstruction of sea level changes during the last 36,000 years was attempted based on the pteropod record. The study reveals a bathymetric control on benthic/planktic (BF/PF) foraminiferal and pteropods/planktic foraminiferal (Pt/PF) abundance ratio. Bathymetric distribution pattern of BF/PF ratio is opposite to the (Pt/PF) ratio with decreasing trend of former from the shore across the shelf. Quantitative benthic foraminiferal record in the surficial sediments reveals a positive correlation between the diversity and bathymetry. R-mode cluster analysis performed on 30n significant Recent benthic foraminiferal, determines three major assemblage.

Inherent Powers of the High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973

This thesis is shows the result of the research work on the inherent Powers of the High Court in criminal jurisdiction. The criminal justice system in India recognizes inherent powers only of the High Court. The Theory and Philosophy of inherent powers are concerned the Distinction between civil and Criminal laws are of very little consequence. In formulating the research programme the confusion created by the concept of inherent powers and its application by High Court form the central point. How fully the concept is understood, how correctly the power is used, and how far it has enhanced the rationale of the administration of criminal justice, what is its importance and what are the solutions for the inherent power to earn a permanent status in the province of criminal jurisprudence are the themes of this study. The precipitation of new dimensions is the yardstick to acknowledge the inherent powers of the High Court and Supreme Court. It is of instant value in criminal justice system. This study concludes innovativeness provided by the inherent powers has helped the justice administration draw inspiration from the Constitution. A jurisprudence of inherent powers has developed with the weilding of inherent powers of the Supreme Court and the High Court. It is to unravel mystery of jurisprudence caused by the operation of the concept of inherent powers this research work gives emphasis. Its significance is all the more relevant when the power is exercised in the administration of criminal justice. Application or non application of inherent powers in a given case would tell upon the maturity and perfection of the standard of justice

Environment and Climate Changes During the Late Quaternary: Inferences from Sedimentary Records of Southeastern Arabian Sea

Department of Marine Geology & Geophysics, Cochin University of Science and Technology

Ecotoxic Metal Records and its Degree of Geochemical Symphony in the Niche of Cochin Estuarine System- A Theraptic Perspective

The heavy metal contamination in the environment may lead to circumstances like bioaccumulation and inturn biomagnification. Hence cheaper and effective technologies are needed to protect the precious natural resources and biological lives. A suitable technique is the one which meets the technical and environmental criteria for dealing with a particular remediation problem and should be site-specific due to spatial and climatic variations and it may not economically feasible everywhere. The search for newer technologies for the environmental therapy, involving the removal of toxic metals from wastewaters has directed attention to adsorption, based on metal binding capacities of various adsorbent materials. Therefore, the present study aim to identify and evaluate the most current mathematical formulations describing sorption processes. Although vast amount of research has been carried out in the area of metal removal by adsorption process using activated carbon few specific research data are available in different scientific institutions. The present work highlights the seasonal and spatial variations in the distribution of some selected heavy metals among various geochemical phases of Cochin Estuarine system and also looked into an environmental theraptic/remedial approach by adsorption technique using activated charcoal and chitosan, to reduce and thereby controlling metallic pollution. The thesis has been addressed in seven chapters with further subdivisions. The first chapter is introductory, stating the necessity of reducing or preventing water pollution due to the hazardous impact on environment and health of living organisms and drawing it from a careful review of literature relevant to the present study. It provides a constricted description about the study area, geology, and general hydrology and also bears the major objectives and scope of the present study.

Records d'un final d'estiu a Olot: Rusiñol al "país del paisatge"

Estudi de Santiago Rusiñol en els seus orígens com a pintor,i descripció de la seva estada a Olot a l'estiu i principis de tardor de 1988, en què va pintar una trentena d'olis, què el mateix any va exposar a la Sala Parés com a part de la seva primera exposició individual. És llavors quan ell decideix dedicar-se a la pintura. El pintor es referia a Olot com el "país del paisatge"

Records i treball de Júlia Serra, mestra exiliada

El dia 25 d'octubre de 2007 el doctor Salomó Marquès va poder fer una entrevista, a Tolosa de Llenguadoc, a la Júlia Serra (a França Júlia Martí), mestra que es va exiliar junt amb el seu marit Miquel Martí i Bofill. La Júlia té 93 anys, però manté una memòria excel·lent i el cap ben clar. De l'entrevista, i com a resum, destaquem els relats més importants

Elementos estructurales del consentimiento informado

El consentimiento informado es la expresión de la voluntad del paciente, relacionada con una intervención o un tratamiento terapéutico que se hará en su cuerpo, para que se dé aquel; previamente el profesional de la salud debe suministrar veraz, integral y oportunamente la información referente a los riesgos, los procedimientos, las expectativas, el diagnóstico y el pronóstico de su enfermedad y su respectivo tratamiento. Por lo tanto, del consentimiento informado se derivan obligaciones y derechos, tanto para el paciente como para el profesional de la salud, al ser un elemento tan especial y esencial en la relación médico-paciente, y en el mismo acto médico, cobra especial relevancia en la responsabilidad médica. Sin embargo, en la praxis muchas veces se olvida la importancia del consentimiento informado en relación con aquella. El propósito de este artículo consiste en analizar los elementos estructurales del consentimiento informado, los cuales son fundamentales a la hora en que el médico lo solicite. En dicho escenario surgen situaciones que generan dudas jurídicas en cuanto a su formación. De igual forma, para tener una idea concreta y completa del consentimiento informado, dividiremos este artículo en dos partes. En la primera, nos ocuparemos del desarrollo doctrinal del concepto, en el que analizaremos su noción, su evolución en la historia y sus modelos (beneficencia, paternalismo, autonomía, entre otros); posteriormente, estudiaremos la problemática que se puede originar durante el proceso de informar al paciente, debido a que no en todos los casos este está en pleno uso de sus facultades para otorgar su consentimiento. Es allí donde miraremos la capacidad en el ámbito médico y los casos en que se puede pedir un consentimiento informado directo e indirecto. Finalmente, analizaremos el tema del riesgo y el desarrollo que la doctrina ha dado al respecto, para revisar en último lugar el consentimiento en la historia clínica y su solicitud correcta al paciente. En la segunda parte, nos encargaremos de examinar detenidamente el desarrollo jurisprudencial del consentimiento informado surtido en la Corte Constitucional y en el Consejo de Estado de la República de Colombia, desde 1991 a la fecha, del cual sin duda alguna el lector podrá concluir lo esencial e imperioso de este en la práctica médica y en la prevención del daño antijurídico.

Translation of the Decision of the International Court of Justice related to the Case concerning the dispute regarding navigational and related rights (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua) Judgment

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The Right to Water in the Case-Law of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights

The human right to water is nowadays more broadly recognised, mainly due to the essential societal function that this resource plays; likewise, because of the present water scarcity is generating conflicts between its different uses. Thus, this right aims at protecting human beings by guaranteeing access to clean water that is essential to satisfy vital human needs. Similarly, access to clean water is an important element to guarantee other rights including the right to life and health. The recognition of the right to water is mainly achieved in two ways: as a new and independent right and as a subordinate or derivative right. Concerning the latter, the right to water can emanate from civil and political rights, such as the right to life; or can be derived from economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to health, the right to an adequate standard of living, and the right to housing. This contribution explores the position of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights regarding the right to water, and analyses whether the Court has recognised the right to water and, if so, in which manner.

Sentits, records, lectures. 'Sentidos, recuerdos, lecturas'.

El artículo hace referencia a la necesidad de crear hábitos de lectura en los niños, no sólo por su utilidad en un futuro profesional, sino por su valor humanizador. Los padres y el maestro deben hacer de mediadores entre el libro y el niño, creando escenarios que despierten el interés en los alumnos, contribuyendo a hacer de la lectura una actividad esencialmente reflexiva, que les ayudará a comprender el mundo y que les dará sentido a muchas experiencias vitales.

El camí d'anar a l'escola cada dia és diferent : records d'unes hores viscudes a l'escola. 'El camino de ir a la escuela cada día es diferente : recuerdos de unas horas vividas en la escuela'.

Resumen de la revista en catalán

Imatges que parlen del franquisme : de la fotografia als records, un projecte a quart d'ESO que estimula les relacions intergeneracionals. 'Imágenes que hablan del franquismo : de la fotografía a los recuerdos, un proyecto en cuarto de ESO que estimula las relaciones intergeneracionales'.

Se relata el desarrollo de una unidad didáctica de ciencias sociales, centrada en la historia contemporánea, para cuarto de ESO, a partir de la transmisión del testimonio documentado de la vida de los ascendentes familiares, con la cual se puede rehacer la historia del franquismo.

Resultados clínicos, radiológicos del manejo de fracturas diafisiarias de fémur con clavos elásticos endomedulares en población pediátrica

Introducción: Las fracturas de fémur en pediatría son una causa de discapacidad por requerir una inmovilización prolongada, convirtiendo su manejo en un reto para el ortopedista. El tratamiento depende de muchos factores, como la edad, el peso, el tipo de fractura y mecanismo de trauma. El estudio evaluará los desenlaces clínicos y radiológicos del paciente pediátrico con fracturas diafisiaria de fémur manejadas quirúrgicamente con clavos elásticos endomedulares. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo, serie de casos, recolección de información a través de revisión de historias clínicas en pacientes sometidos quirúrgicamente con clavos elásticos. Resultados: Un total de 13 casos; promedio de edad de 8,2±2,86 años; relación hombre mujer es 3: 1. Principal mecanismo de trauma baja energía (9 casos). Con un seguimiento de 12.5±2,82 meses, el postoperatorio evidenció complicaciones menores relacionadas con irritación del punto de entrada del clavo (9 casos). Solo un caso presentó no unión de la fractura. No se documentaron otras complicaciones, existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la anteversión femoral del miembro fracturado y el sano (p=0,001) relacionado con problemas rotacionales, igual que la angulación en el plano sagital (p=0,030) sin repercusión para la consolidación ni la marcha. Conclusiones: El análisis de resultados clínicos y radiológicos concuerda con lo descrito en la literatura mundial, los clavos elásticos endomedulares es una técnica reproducible con resultados excelentes y satisfactorios, bajas tasas de complicaciones. Éste estudio presenta limitaciones debido al tamaño de muestra, no podemos hacer recomendaciones definitivas.