In this work, we propose to succinctly review, in non technical terms, the current mathematical state of brittle fracture first put forth by A. Griffith his seminal work (Philos Trans R Soc Lond CCXXI-A:163–198, 1920), then re-interpreted under label “variational fracture” Francfort and Marigo (J. Mech Phys Solids 46(8):1319–1342, 1998). subsequent works. We will only address sharp theory limit...

This survey of 27 pediatric surgeons who were residents at the Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago from 1970 to 1996 correlates their education, general surgery residency, extra training and research with practice, publications leadership positions. study also reviews health issues, family life, continuing proficiency index cases, intrusion subspecialties opinions on surgical education.