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Searching for new conquests
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The faces of Google and Nasdaq executives appear in a video image blown up on the giant wrap-around screen above the NASDAQ Marketsite as the company went public on Aug. 19, 2004. Money raised from going public has vastly increased Google's potential for expansion. (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)
Michael Liedtke Associated Press
Google's projects
While gearing up for a possible showdown with Microsoft, Google also has:
" Launched an effort to create digital versions of entire brick-and-mortar libraries.
" Unveiled a system for talking over the Internet, spurring speculation about a potential Google-branded telephone;
" Dabbled in wireless Internet access at a handful of connection points near its Silicon Valley home, inspiring predictions about a nationwide network that will enable people to get on the Web for free;
" Confirmed the development of an online payment system that hints at company designs on electronic commerce.
SAN FRANCISCO — In just seven years, Google Inc. has morphed from a bare-bones online search engine into a technological octopus that seems to sprout another intriguing tentacle every other week.
The Mountain View, Calif.,-based company, with $7.1 billion to spend thanks to zealous shareholder support, is now positioned to head down a variety of different paths. And that's spurring an almost-daily guessing game about where Google's flurry of innovation might lead.
Internet and software rivals like Yahoo Inc. and Microsoft Corp. aren't the only ones tracking Google. Big media and telecommunications companies also are on the lookout, realizing they too may face a looming threat.
The theories about Google's next move are all over the map.
Is Google cobbling together an Internet-driven computing platform that would challenge Microsoft's stranglehold on the personal computer? Is the company preparing to build a wireless network that would provide free Internet access nationwide? Will Google dip into its huge hoard of cash to pull off a blockbuster deal?
There's a consensus on one overarching point: "Google wants to be everywhere that people are," said Danny Sullivan, who has followed the company closely as editor of the industry newsletter Search Engine Watch.
But Google's long-range objectives remain obscure. Is the company simply exploring different ways to distribute the ads that generate virtually all of its revenue? Or is Google pursuing a plan that ultimately will transform the way people work, communicate, shop, read and even watch TV?
Former Stanford University graduate students Larry Page and Sergey Brin have never been shy about sharing their ambitions to change the world.
But they have never been keen on discussing the specific implications underlying the company's stated mission "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful."
Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who makes all the key decisions with Page and Brin, isn't about to start divulging any secrets now.
"You can't know what we are really up to until you are in the bowels of the company," Schmidt said during a recent interview with The Associated Press.
For all its growth, Google remains a relative midget alongside Microsoft, which employs 61,000 workers and holds nearly $38 billion in cash.
But few companies spend more time worrying about Google than Microsoft.
Since 2003, Google has rolled out an assortment of software and services that could coalesce into a challenge to Microsoft's Office suite of applications, says Stephen Arnold, whose recently completed electronic book, "The Google Legacy," examines the company's ambitions beyond online search.
After studying the details of the patents that Google has obtained during the past two years, Arnold is convinced the company plans to build upon the sophisticated computer architecture that drives its search engine to offer a Web-hosted alternative to Windows.
"They have the infrastructure to challenge a company like Microsoft," Arnold said.
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"We tend to think of time as a smooth-flowing river," writes IIT's Michael Davis in Perspectives on the Professions (August). "History is different. It does not so much flow as jerk along like a worn commuter train, stopping often and only rarely moving fast. This year was one of the rare moments."
Cause of death: overdose of puns. This from the American Association for Therapeutic Humor, based in Northbrook: "Humor is like a drug--wonderful if used at the right time, in the right amount, for the right reason. But, like giving the wrong dose or wrong medication, it can be toxic."
Your tax dollars at play. "The data on economic activity in enterprise zones reported by [the state Department of Commerce and Community Affairs] are all of the 'good news' variety," according to the Illinois Tax Foundation's new report, Enterprise Zones in Illinois. "Data on disinvestment in enterprise zones (plant closings, major layoffs) are supposed to be collected by local zone administrators and reported to DCCA. Very little of this information is systematically collected locally and none of it is reported by DCCA." Even the good news is grossly inflated. In one case "a $35,000 remodeling project at a plant purports to retain 150 jobs--the entire work force of the firm. This kind of reporting makes the 'jobs retained' data virtually worthless for serious program evaluation."
Thanks for the extra commissions. "If the teachers strike," writes Merrill Goozner in Chicago Enterprise (September), "realtors from the 708 area code at the least should serve coffee on the picket lines."
"Women's history is still a puzzle of enormous dimensions," according to Telling Women's Lives (September), newsletter of the Chicago Area Women's History Conference. Based on bibliographic research in the city's main libraries, "we may have to adjust our understanding of the possibilities open to women in the late 1800s. It would seem that women lost far more ground in the course of the twentieth century than we had hitherto suspected." Somehow there was a "movement toward increasing social and emotional dependence, at the same time that women won important political rights, seemingly enabling greater independence." Who would have thought the Victorian era might be the feminist good old days?
"One resource for a teacher [seeking to teach about religion in public school] is the historically trained members of the local clergy," writes Brant Abrahamson, social studies instructor at Riverside-Brookfield High School, in Ideas (August). "The biggest gap in historic understanding is not between believers and nonbelievers. Rather, it is between those community people who have had extensive training in history and those who have not. The clergy of many mainline denominations are potential allies. They may not parade their knowledge in front of their congregations, but they often know their religious history better than do most precollege world history teachers. One may ask them to make classroom presentations, as I have done....One can teach about religion in a historically honest way on the precollege level. But the process is delicate. One should proceed slowly, using existing courses if possible--or the teacher might end up exploring the world of insurance salesmanship..."
Hello, I'm from the government and I really am here to help you. City deputy commissioner of health Richard Biek, quoted in AAP News (August): "When our people went door-to-door during the measles outbreaks, they got a megadose of reality. We literally went to their doors with the injections in hand, and people said 'No, we don't want them.'"
Pollyanna in a business suit. One of the reasons the Management Association of Illinois opposes comparable-worth legislation: "The wage levels of female workers rapidly continue to rise as the free market adjusts to the laws of gender discrimination."
Not a magazine for vegetarians. Malcolm Forbes Jr. in a recent promotional letter: "FORBES stacks up to the others like a thick, juicy steak to a limp spinach salad."
The people versus the unions. According to Michael Klonsky, writing in Catalyst (September), school-reform advocates lost out to status-quo-minded unions in the spring state legislative session. The Teachers' Task Force of the Citywide Coalition for School Reform sought to have teacher members of Local School Councils be elected rather than appointed; the CTU thought otherwise, and prevailed. Reformers also argued that principals (who are held responsible for their schools) should have authority over the custodial staff and over such matters as shifting money between staff and supplies. "Unions, especially the operating engineers' union, blocked legislation that would have given [them] that authority."
Art accompanying story in printed newspaper (not available in this archive): illustration/Carl Kock.


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Chris Wiggins is an associate professor of applied mathematics at Columbia University and the Chief Data Scientist at The New York Times. At Columbia he is a founding member of the executive committee of the Data Science Institute, and of the Department of Systems Biology, and is affiliated faculty in Statistics.
Data science versus engineering: Does it really have to be this way?
Secondary topics: Culture and Organization
Ann Spencer (Domino), Amy Heineike (Primer), Paco Nathan (derwen.ai), Chris Wiggins (NYT | Columbia)
If, as a data scientist, you've wondered why it takes so long to deploy your model into production or, as an engineer, thought data scientists have no idea what they want, you're not alone. Join a lively discussion with industry veterans Ann Spencer, Paco Nathan, Amy Heineike, and Chris Wiggins to find best practices or insights on increasing collaboration when developing and deploying models. Read more.


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When Process Is Punishment: Hidme Markam's Activism and the Sketchy Cases Against Her
Markam knew she would soon become a target – every tribal rights activist confronting state repression in Bastar faces a similar fate.
Hidme Markam amid heavy paramilitary deployment at a protest in Dantewada. Photo: Deependra Sori
Sukanya Shantha
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh): Hidme Markam's arrest was inevitable.
Over the past decade, the 28-year-old Adivasi rights activist from Permapara in Burgum village of Dantewada district in southern Chhattisgarh had immersed herself in the people's movement, fighting both the police and the Naxals in equal measure. There are hardly any villages in the conflict-torn Dantewada district that Markam hadn't reached – gathering evidence of both police and Naxal excesses, and strategising ways to fight a legal battle. As a pivotal part of the Jail Bandi Rihai Manch (Committee for the Release of Arrested Persons), Markam, along with other tribal rights activists, has led some crucial agitations in the Bastar region over the last few years.
She knew she would soon become a target – every tribal rights activist confronting and speaking up against state repression in Bastar faces a similar fate. On March 9, when she and hundreds of other villagers had gathered at Sameli village in Dantewada to mark International Women's Day, a large group of paramilitary force personnel, aided by the local district police and District Reserve Guard (DRG), suddenly appeared and took Markam away in an SUV.
Markam has since been lodged in the women's section of the Jagdalpur central prison. The police have, so far, arrested her in a case relating to an armed attack on a police team in 2016; she is awaiting arrest in at least four more cases. Her family and supporters fear that the police, instead of seeking custody in all cases simultaneously, will deploy their usual tactic of arresting her in the next case right when she applies for bail in the first one. This way, they fear, the police can keep her in jail for at least a year, if not more. Among the other cases, one filed under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is being investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). According to the press note released soon after her arrest, she has been charged with sections pertaining to murder, attempt to murder and possession of arms or explosives, among others.
A press statement issued soon after Hidme Markam's arrest on March 9. The police claim she is wanted in at least five cases since 2016.
Markam's arrest came at the time when agitations against false and prolonged incarceration and forceful acquisition of tribal land by corporate giants have been at an all-time high in the state.
On February 23, an 18-year-old woman, Pande Kawasi, had died allegedly by suicide while in police custody. The police claimed she was wanted in a Naxal case but Kawasi's family has rubbished the accusation. The March 9 meeting was organised in response to Pande's death and Markam was coordinating and leading the women's day event.
Over a year ago, an ongoing protest against an iron ore mining project in the Bailadila mountains took a dramatic turn, with over 13,000 Adivasis converging at the Nandraj Pahad (mountain) to protest against the 'coercive' mining project. Here too, Markam was one of the leading voices.
When the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government came to power in the state in 2018, the release of Adivasi people booked in false charges was one of the first promises he made. The state also set up a committee, chaired by retired judge Justice A.K. Patnaik, to identify those false cases and recommend people for release. But barring a few releases under the state excise laws, very little work has happened in over two years.
Also read: The Alienation of Adivasis From Our Identity, or How I Unlearned My Hinduisation
As a part of the Jail Bandi Rihai Manch, Markam had been meticulously gathering information from every village and readying a case for incarcerated persons' release. Soni Sori, a tribal and prisoners' rights champion from Bastar, said that Markam's arrest has a direct impact on the work done by their committee for the past year and a half. "She had all the data and information of every individual languishing in false cases in jail. We were in the process of putting a document together to submit to the Patnaik committee. Now that she is arrested, we will have to reorganise ourselves and find a fresh way to petition the committee," Sori told The Wire.
The work done so far by the Jail Bandi Rihai Manch, Sori said, was endorsed by Baghel, who they had met in October 2019. "He (Baghel) had asked us to work out a parallel committee to help Justice Patnaik's team in the release process," Sori added. But now, Sori feels an attempt is being made to "criminalise" the Jail Bandi Rihai Manch itself.
The Patnaik committee was to review cases of over 6,000 prisoners, all belonging to Adivasi communities.The Jail Bandi Rihai Manch had managed to gather information on over 100 individuals.
The Jail Bandi Rihai Manch, although less than two years old, has managed to make its presence felt in even the remotest of villages. "So, when we called for public rallies or meetings, villagers would walk for kilometres to participate. On March 9 too, several hundred villagers from across different parts of Bastar were present at the meeting," said Sujeet Karma, secretary of the Jail Bandi Rihai Manch. After Markam, Karma too is anticipating police action. He was recently questioned for several hours by the Dantewada police and has been summoned for an inquiry again. Karma called this a "police tactic" to derail any voices against state repression and brand them as "Naxals".
Hidme Markam's love for education
Markam is unlettered; she never went to school. She can only converse in Gondi – the language spoken by the Gond tribe in central India. Her village Burgum, with 12 paras and over 1,200 persons, has no school. But Markam's younger sister Hiteshwari Markam said she knew "the power of education". "She ensured our younger sister and I completed our schooling. She insisted every child in the village had access to education, health and other government schemes," Hiteshwari said.
Hiteshwari has studied till class 10 and now works with the Swastya Vibhag (health department) in the village panchayat. With Markam's arrest, Hiteshwari has had to step in, shouldering the family's financial responsibilities. Her younger sister, Bajni Markam, is pursuing a diploma in education (D.Ed).
Also read: Remedy for a Mass Atrocity: What Can Chhattisgarh Do for the People of Sarkeguda?
Journalist and rights activist Lingaram Kodopi recalls an incident when Markam had to mediate between villagers and Naxals for a school. A few years ago, in the neighbouring Potali village, when villagers proposed that a school be built, Naxals had vehemently opposed it. "The Naxals have long opposed schools, as any concrete structure in the village eventually gets converted into a CRPF camp, rendering the schools defunct and getting easy control over the villagers," Kodopi explained. But Markam was unrelenting. "She negotiated both with the villagers and the Naxals and found a middle path. A school was set up but it had a tin roof," Kodopi added.
In a conflict region, chancing upon Naxals is not uncommon. "But Markam knew hers was a democratic fight and did not fear talking back to them (the armed rebels)," Sori claimed.
Hidme Markam at a protest rally organised by the Jail Bandi Rihai Manch in 2020. Photo: Special arrangement
Markam's rise has been extraordinary. For an Adivasi woman to speak against the powers in a conflict region has never been easy. "But she is fearless," Sori said. "The only thing that ever scared her was rape. She would tell us, even if the police implicate me in false cases, I will fight it out. Just ensure they don't sexually assault me." Her fear is not unfounded. There have been innumerable allegations levelled against the armed forces of torture and sexual assault. Sori herself was brutalised when in custody between 2011 and 2014. This assault, she says, was ordered by the then superintendent of police, Ankit Garg.
Markam's sister, Hiteshwari, who had walked for over 2.5 hours and spent an equal amount of time in the bus to reach the Dantewada district court from her village on March 30, met The Wire minutes before the court hearing began. She had hoped to see her sister in the court but Markam was not produced. Before this, she had managed a less than five minute meeting at Jagdalpur central prison, where Markam could barely share her concerns with the family. "It was an emotional moment. All that we could do is hold hands and cry."
On March 30, magistrate Yogita Jangde simply adjourned the case until April 5 after the prosecution informed the court that they are in the process of procuring sanctions from the district administration. "Undertrials are rarely produced before the court when in judicial custody. The prosecution made an oral submission and the court extended her (Markam's) judicial custody," Markam's lawyer Xitij Dubey said.
Also read: Who Killed Sodi Deva?
Hiteshwari said that as the eldest daughter, Hidme Markam had very early on starting taking care of the rest of her family. But she also cared for the issues plaguing Adivasi life in Bastar. According to Hiteshwari, Markam is a "headstrong woman". "She was resolved to work for the Adivasi cause. She wouldn't give up even when we chided her," she said. Hiteshwari further added that "As young kids, we did not approve of her work. But as we grew older and began to understand the importance of her work, we supported her."
Hiteshwari Markam. Photo: Sukanya Shantha
The sisters, along with rights activists from Chhattisgarh and outside, have already begun appealing to the state and petitioning different forums for justice. The People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) petitioned the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking their urgent intervention in the matter. The commission has now sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the police within a month.
An 'underground rebel' who never went underground
The Dantewada superintendent of police, Abhishek Pallav, claimed Markam is a "dreaded Naxalite" who has not just "subscribed" to the ideology but also participated in several violent attacks. "She is wanted in several cases and carries a reward of Rs 1 lakh [for information on her]," Pallav told The Wire.
This, particularly, is a strange claim. The first FIR, for instance, is of 2016. Pallav told The Wire that Markam had since been "under the police radar". Her phone calls were intercepted; her movement was closely monitored. But again in 2017, 2019 and 2020, she allegedly goes on to commit several, equally grave, crimes. Pallav, however, doesn't explain why she was not apprehended five years ago.
When asked how she continued to live overground, leading a very active public life, Pallav said, "Most of them get trapped because of their over confidence. She did not know we have been closely following her." According to Pallav, she led both overground and underground lives.
Markam, Sori said, was mostly confined to her village and other interior regions until 2014. But as Sori and Kodopi were released from jail in 2014 and began their social activism once again, Markam collaborated with them. "And since then, she has attended uncountable public meetings, addressed villagers and even petitioned the district administration from time to time; the claim that she participated in the armed movement is baseless." She shared several pictures of Markam's public appearances – some even with BJP and Congress leaders present. Pallav too admitted to having met Markam on several occasions.
Another glaring issue is the inconsistency in the name mentioned in the FIR. Until her arrest, Pallav claims that the police "did not know her real name". "We assumed she is Hidme Kawasi all along. Only recently we discovered she is Markam and not Kawasi," Pallav claimed. Such "errors" can't be overlooked, her lawyer Dubey said. A press note released soon after Markam's arrest mentions sketchy details of the five cases she is implicated in. Dubey said Markam's name, her village – nothing matches. In one case, she has even been misgendered.
Hidme Markam was a regular face at public protests and gatherings. Here, Markam is seen among several Congress leaders including Dantewada MLA Devti Karma. Photo: Special arrangement
Pallav, during an interview with The Wire on April 1, boasted that the cases built against Markam are "foolproof" and that would ensure she doesn't come out on bail for years. "Mere IG banne tak to woh bahar nahi aati (She won't be released at least till I get promoted to the IG (Inspector General) post)," he claimed.
Her legal team, however, feel the cases won't stand the scrutiny of the court. "But when the police slap multiple cases against a person and delay judicial processes only to keep the person in prison for as long as they wish, it is irrelevant whether or not the cases are eventually proven in the court. Like thousands of other Adivasi prisoners, the police want to ensure she too languishes in jail for a long time. The process itself is a punishment in this state," Sori said.


"School, a Safe Place to Develop and Nurture OUR Children"
we speak on behalf of, and represent, Governors throughout Lancashire.
There are two different 'fora' of which all Lancashire School Governors should be aware.
The 'Lancashire Schools Forums' is the main body consisting of representatives from many stakeholders that take a strategic view of all school-funding-related issues.
The 'Chairs Forum' are termly training opportunities laid on by Lancashire Governor Services across the country.


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Time course to hypothyroidism after fixed-dose radioablation therapy of Graves' disease in children
Todd Nebesio, Aslam R. Siddiqui, Ora H. Pescovitz, Erica Eugster
Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetology
Objective: To characterize the development of hypothyroidism in pediatric patients who receive a fixed dose of radioactive iodine (RAI). Study design: Medical records of children treated with fixed-dose RAI for Graves' disease between 1993 and 2001 were reviewed. Multiple variables including sex, age, thyroid hormone levels, thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin titer, antithyroid medication use, and 24-hour radioiodine uptake were investigated as possible predictive factors for the development of hypothyroidism after treatment. All patients received RAI at a dose of between 13.8 and 15.6 mCi (average, 14.7 mCi; SD, 0.5). Results: Permanent hypothyroidism developed in all 40 patients, although a second dose of RAI was required in one case. The average time to hypothyroidism was 77 days (SD, 52), with a range of 28 to 194 days; 75% of the patients were diagnosed with hypothyroidism between 40 and 90 days. RAI treatment was ineffective in an additional patient, who required subtotal thyroidectomy. Conclusions: We conclude that a fixed dose of RAI is effective therapy in nearly all pediatric patients with Graves' disease. Factors predicting the time course to hypothyroidism were not identified.
https://doi.org/10.1067/mpd.2002.125494
Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins
Thyroid Hormones
Nebesio, T., Siddiqui, A. R., Pescovitz, O. H., & Eugster, E. (2002). Time course to hypothyroidism after fixed-dose radioablation therapy of Graves' disease in children. Journal of Pediatrics, 141(1), 99-103. https://doi.org/10.1067/mpd.2002.125494
Time course to hypothyroidism after fixed-dose radioablation therapy of Graves' disease in children. / Nebesio, Todd; Siddiqui, Aslam R.; Pescovitz, Ora H.; Eugster, Erica.
In: Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 141, No. 1, 2002, p. 99-103.
Nebesio, T, Siddiqui, AR, Pescovitz, OH & Eugster, E 2002, 'Time course to hypothyroidism after fixed-dose radioablation therapy of Graves' disease in children', Journal of Pediatrics, vol. 141, no. 1, pp. 99-103. https://doi.org/10.1067/mpd.2002.125494
Nebesio T, Siddiqui AR, Pescovitz OH, Eugster E. Time course to hypothyroidism after fixed-dose radioablation therapy of Graves' disease in children. Journal of Pediatrics. 2002;141(1):99-103. https://doi.org/10.1067/mpd.2002.125494
Nebesio, Todd ; Siddiqui, Aslam R. ; Pescovitz, Ora H. ; Eugster, Erica. / Time course to hypothyroidism after fixed-dose radioablation therapy of Graves' disease in children. In: Journal of Pediatrics. 2002 ; Vol. 141, No. 1. pp. 99-103.
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Wuthering Heights was Emily Brontë's one and only novel, initially published in 1847 by Thomas Cautley Newby, after which an edited edition was published in 1850. In keeping with family tradition, Emily, like her two sisters; Charlotte and Anne, who were also writers, published her foreboding novel under the male pseudonym, 'Ellis Bell.'
Synopsis: Mr Lockwood, a businessman from London retreats the bustle of the busy capital in search of more idyllic surroundings in the Yorkshire countryside and so decides to rent the home of Mr Heathcliff, an irascibly natured man, marred by his tragic romance with the beautiful Catherine Earnshaw.
Whilst residing at his rented home, Thrushcross Grange, Mr Lockwood meets a kindly housekeeper called Ellen Dean, who recounts to him the woeful tale of Mr Heathcliff, from his humble beginnings as an unnamed orphan boy to the proprietor of Wuthering Heights and all its estate.
Wuthering Heights is one of those highly acclaimed classic novels that I've long condemned myself for having not read yet. As such, my only regret is that I hadn't read it sooner, especially back when I was completely infatuated with all things pertaining to Gothic literature, during my college days when my English Literature classes were my zenith and I revelled in the critical analysis of the works of Bram Stoker and Angela Carter…..takes a moment to reminisce..
This melancholic and tumultuous novel is about the extremely intense love affair between Mr Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw and the societal forces that tries to divide them. Their romance is one of tragedy and aggression that borders on the demonic. There is also an element of horror in the novel, but it didn't feel incongruous, rather it seemed to complement the macabre tone.
Wuthering Heights was Emily Brontë's one and only novel published in 1847.
The complex characterisation is arresting and makes even the most villainous of characters manifest a depth that inspires compassion. The most prominent examples of this, for me, are Mr Heathcliff and Catherine's older brother, Mr Hindley Earnshaw. Both of whom are full of resentment and hatred particularly towards one another, both of whom are plagued by a bitterness that stems from their own vulnerabilities.
As I expected, Wuthering Heights completely blew me away, I mean they don't call it a classic for nothing and I think it's safe to say that this has to be my favourite novel of the year so far. This book deserves so much critical analysis, from the societal implications and originality of the romance to the flawless development of each one of the characters, with the exception of Mr Lockwood, who brought the comic relief. This book constantly subverted my expectations and so gets a very easy 5 stars!


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The Independence County Bar Association has been named an "Outstanding Local Bar Association for 2017" by the Arkansas Bar Foundation and Arkansas Bar Association. The foundation and association annually recognize local bar associations that contribute to the administration of justice and the standing of the legal profession. Independence County last received this award in 1970.
The county bar association's 2017 award follows a busy year. It worked to maintain local courtroom access and courtroom technology related to the closure of the United States District Courthouse for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Northern Division. The bar association recognized the Independence County Law Library Board. And it performed other work in the community.
Barrett S. Moore, the president of the Independence County Bar Association, accepted the award on behalf of the association at the Arkansas Bar Association's 119th annual meeting.
"Our county has a long, distinguished history of notable lawyers," said Moore in a press release announcing the presentation of the award.
Judge Richard Searcy, the namesake for Searcy County and the city of Searcy, was one of Batesville's original settlers and first attorneys. Uriah M. Rose, a charter member and president of the American Bar Association and founder of the Rose Law Firm, began his law practice in Batesville in 1853. A marble statue of Rose now stands in the United States Capitol building. Elisha Baxter, an Arkansas Governor and Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice, practiced law in Batesville for decades. Franklin W. Desha, the namesake for Desha, Ark., practiced law in Batesville between 1847 and 1869. Desha's descendant, Robert D. Stroud, continues that legacy today, practicing law in Batesville at the Blair & Stroud law firm.
Judge Charles F. Cole practiced in Batesville before President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Cole in the late 1950s to serve as Clerk of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. W.D. "Pete" Murphy, Jr. and W.J. "Bill" Arnold began their Batesville law practice in 1956, forming the Murphy law firm, which continues to serve Independence County. Arnold's son, Blair, and grandson, Bill, currently practice in the same firm.
Retired Judge Carl McSpadden, a relative of Judge Don McSpadden, held court in Batesville, and the late Judge Norman Harkey, former law partner of Judge Tim Weaver, practiced, lived and judged in Batesville. Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice John Dan Kemp previously judged in Independence County. Associate Judge Josephine Linker Hart practiced law at the Gregg, Farris & Bumpers law firm before becoming an appellate judge. And local attorney Bill Walmsley recently served on the Arkansas Court of Appeals.
Today, Independence County is home to 53 licensed attorneys, with a number of those lawyers engaging in a full-time law practice.
"Some of the best lawyers in the state practice in Independence County," said Moore. "A group of us decided it was time we started meeting again. I look forward to our future together."
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One To Watch: Dundee And Jill Stowe Will Represent OTTBs At U.S. Dressage Finals (Views: 7358)
By: Lindsay Berreth
Dundee and Jill Stowe will compete at second level at the upcoming U.S. Dressage Finals in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Suzanne Fischer.
When Jill Stowe decided to take up riding again four years ago after a 20-year break, she knew she'd need to find a quiet, even-tempered horse that could handle her insecurities as she got back in the tack.
A 3-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred might not sound like the best choice for Stowe's scenario, but when she met Dundee at the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Center in Lexington, Ky., she knew he was perfect.
"He loves to work," she said of Dundee, who's now 7. "He likes to have a job. Whatever I would do with him, he was just happy to have something to do. He's a very quiet horse. He doesn't have a lot of nervous energy. A week after I brought him home, I put my two kids on him one at a time, and he was so happy to only have to walk around with a little kid on his back."
Stowe brought Dundee along in dressage and lower-level eventing and started this year just hoping to move up to second level. But now they're headed to the U.S. Dressage Finals in Lexington, Ky., at second level on a wild card that they earned at their GAIG/USDF Region 2 Championships (Ky.) earlier this fall, and New Vocations is sponsoring their trip.
"They're helping pay the entry, which is so generous," said Stowe. "When I found out that we had received a wild card invitation to the U.S. Dressage Finals based on the score we got at Regionals, I really didn't know what to do because this is a whole new world for me. I've never competed on this sort of stage, not even on the stage we had at Regionals. I'm sort of in the deer-in-the-headlights state. It's in our backyard and what a great opportunity to promote not only New Vocations but second-career Thoroughbreds in general by taking them to a venue where a Thoroughbred is uncommon to see."
Stowe grew up riding dressage, hunters, jumpers and eventers, but once she went to college, she gave up riding to pursue other sports and earn her PhD in economics.
When a job opportunity came up at the University of Kentucky about six years ago, she couldn't say no. She moved with her husband, Keith, and two boys, Zach, 9, and Josh, 8, from her job at Duke University's business school (N.C.).
Stowe now works in UK's Equine Programs department.
"I was actually hired to do economic research on the horse industry," she explained. "I thought, 'They actually pay people to do that?' It's been a really great fit. A position like that certainly makes sense here in Kentucky. I've met a lot of people in the industry nationwide and am starting to connect with people internationally as well as a result of my job."
Stowe, 39, was recently named the director of the university's equine agriculture program. Like many amateurs, she struggles to find the time to fit everything in.
"Leading up to Regionals and then Finals, I had a talk with the family and said I was going to have to be pretty focused to make sure I got enough rides in every week," she said. "Everyone has been really supportive of that. I try to do what I can to get that done efficiently so I can help with homework and taking kids to their activities. It's just about time management and trade-offs. Sometimes you don't get your ride in, and that's OK."
Stowe, Nicholasville, Ky., trains with Reese Koffler-Stanfield and keeps Dundee (Medaglia d'Oro—Krakowviak, Tale Of The Cat) at home with his barnmate, a pony mule named Tater.
Dundee had four starts on the track before he was donated to New Vocations. Stowe thought the 17-hand gelding would fit her 6'2" frame, but she admitted it took her a few months to get her feel back after such a long absence from riding.
"I think I had underestimated the amount of muscles I'd lost for horseback riding in those 20 years I had off," she said. "He and I sort of came along together. I think a lot of the challenges were just me relearning how to do these things again. My mind knew what it needed to do, but my body knew it had been a long time!"
Stowe still jumps Dundee and tries to vary his work to keep him happy.
"I enjoy jumping, and I do a little bit of combined training, but jumps look bigger after having kids, so I sort of stick to beginner novice- and novice-sized jumps," she said.
The pair earned a 66.90 percent at second level, test 3, at the Region 2 Championships, which earned them their invitation to the Finals.
"I'm thrilled with how he performed at Regionals, and my goal going into Finals is to have a better test than we did at Regionals and just to enjoy the ride," she said. "I'm learning that it's the journey that counts.
"When I had my first lesson with Reese almost three years ago, she asked me what my goal was, and I didn't have an answer," she continued. "At that time, as I was getting all my muscles back, my goal was to not fall off! But she got me thinking, and the next time I met with her, I said, 'I have a goal, but I don't want you to laugh at me. It's a really long-term goal, but I would like to get my USDF silver medal.' I said I don't know if this is the horse I'll do it on, but that's where I'd like to go, so that's what we're working towards."
The Chronicle's Lisa Slade will be in Lexington, Ky., this weekend covering the U.S. Dressage Finals—make sure to check in at www.chronofhorse.com for all the news!
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Santorum will reassess presidential campaign after poor caucus finish
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Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, winner of the 2012 Iowa Republican caucuses, is reassessing whether to remain in the 2016 presidential race after a poor finish in Monday night's caucuses.
"We are going to spend a couple of days just thinking and praying, and figure out what we are going to do, and we will make a decision," Santorum told The Des Moines Register after addressing about 30 supporters at the Hilton Garden Inn in Johnston
After Iowa, Santorum had planned to focus on the Feb. 20 South Carolina Republican presidential primary, where he has scheduled a 46-county campaign tour starting Wednesday. But those plans could be in jeopardy after Monday night.
Santorum said he called U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and congratulated him on his Iowa GOP caucus victory. Standing at a podium with his wife, Karen, and three of their children, the former Pennsylvania senator received cheers when he was introduced to his supporters at the hotel.
"We just have one thing we want to say: Thank you so much to the people of Iowa for a wonderful experience over the past five and a half years, and for the great reception that you gave to me and to the wonderful boost that you gave to me four years ago. I will never forget it," Santorum said.
"We as a family will always be appreciative. We will hold this state very near and close and dear to our heart. So to the people of Iowa, thank you very, very much." he added.


Thanksgiving can be a difficult time of year for anyone trying to mind their waistline. With such an emphasis on starchy, buttery sides and desserts, it can be a problematic time for many people, especially those with an autoimmune disease.
Diet modifications and specific autoimmune protocols vary, but most diets suggest reducing – if not completely eliminating – gluten, dairy, processed foods, and added sugars. If this is the case, then how are autoimmune patients supposed to enjoy a holiday like Thanksgiving–the cheat day of all cheat days?
Regardless of whether you are hosting people yourself or heading over to feast at a relative's, we recommend at least bringing some of your own dishes. This way, you can ensure that there is at least one dish you don't have to sweat over the ingredients.
Luckily, unless you are vegetarian or vegan, the main feature, turkey, can be fully enjoyed if prepared mindfully!
Although a fried turkey is definitely delicious, there are many other ways to cook your turkey that are equally amazing and better for your health. Baking a turkey in the oven is the traditional method, creating a crispy yet juicy finished product. We recommend trying to stay away from rubbing your turkey in butter and instead, opt for some olive oil. Don't forget to add varying spices and herbs to enhance the flavor! You can also try baking the turkey in a bag, which can help keep the turkey from drying out in the oven while still allowing it to fully cook and crisp.
Below is a simple yet flavorful turkey recipe you can try!
Sweet potato casserole in original form is loaded with added sugar and butter. But don't worry! You can still enjoy this Thanksgiving staple with a modified recipe.
You can also try out another holiday favorite: green bean casserole. However, this modified green bean casserole is low carb, dairy free, and grain free.
And you can't have a turkey without the stuffing! Thankfully, we found a paleo, autoimmune protocol cauliflower stuffing recipe that serves as a fantastic substitute to all that glutinous bread.
While many of these staples will probably be off limits to those following a strict diet, there are some awesome substitutions and recipes that offer a new, healthier take on old classics.
You can even add some dairy-free whipped cream to your pumpkin pie.
In general, try avoiding the butter and using small amounts of olive oil or coconut oil for cooking. While butter is very flavorful, adding more herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme, sage, basil, black pepper, tarragon, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves will guarantee a delicious meal, without aggravating your symptoms.
It can be hard to have a restrictive diet, especially around the holidays. Don't let it get you down; there is so much more to the Thanksgiving festivities than rich foods! Connect with loved ones, celebrate Friendsgiving, and just know that even though having an autoimmune disease can feel frustrating and isolating at times, you are part of a much larger community of spoonies who support you.
There is still much to be thankful for.
If you have any other autoimmune-friendly Thanksgiving recipes, feel free to share them in the comments!


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Plastic Surgery Instruments Market Research Report by Product, Procedure, Region - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19
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The Global Plastic Surgery Instruments Market size was estimated at USD 1,692.11 million in 2021 and expected to reach USD 1,847.45 million in 2022, and is projected to grow at a CAGR 9.43% to reach USD 2,906.48 million by 2027.
New York, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Plastic Surgery Instruments Market Research Report by Product, Procedure, Region - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06300981/?utm_source=GNW
Market Statistics:
The report provides market sizing and forecast across 7 major currencies - USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, AUD, CAD, and CHF. It helps organization leaders make better decisions when currency exchange data is readily available. In this report, the years 2018 and 2020 are considered as historical years, 2021 as the base year, 2022 as the estimated year, and years from 2023 to 2027 are considered as the forecast period.
Market Segmentation & Coverage:
This research report categorizes the Plastic Surgery Instruments to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:
Based on Product, the market was studied across Electrosurgery Instruments and Handheld Instruments. The Electrosurgery Instruments is further studied across Bipolar Instruments and Monopolar Instruments. The Handheld Instruments is further studied across Auxiliary Instruments, Cannulas, Chisels and gouges, Cutter Instruments, Dissectors, Elevators, Forceps, Graspers, Retractors, and Sutures and Staplers.
Based on Procedure, the market was studied across Body and Extremities Procedures, Breast Procedures, Face and Head Procedures, and Reconstruction Surgeries. The Body and Extremities Procedures is further studied across Arm Lift, Buttock Augmentation, Labiaplasty, Thigh Lift, and Upper and Lower Body Lift. The Breast Procedures is further studied across Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, and Gynecomastia. The Face and Head Procedures is further studied across Brow Lift, Ear Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Face Bone Contouring, Face Lift and Neck Lift, and Rhinoplasty. The Reconstruction Surgeries is further studied across Abdominoplasty and Liposuction.
Based on Region, the market was studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas is further studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The United States is further studied across California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The Asia-Pacific is further studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Europe, Middle East & Africa is further studied across Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Cumulative Impact of COVID-19:
COVID-19 is an incomparable global public health emergency that has affected almost every industry, and the long-term effects are projected to impact the industry growth during the forecast period. Our ongoing research amplifies our research framework to ensure the inclusion of underlying COVID-19 issues and potential paths forward. The report delivers insights on COVID-19 considering the changes in consumer behavior and demand, purchasing patterns, re-routing of the supply chain, dynamics of current market forces, and the significant interventions of governments. The updated study provides insights, analysis, estimations, and forecasts, considering the COVID-19 impact on the market.
Cumulative Impact of 2022 Russia Ukraine Conflict:
We continuously monitor and update reports on political and economic uncertainty due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Negative impacts are significantly foreseen globally, especially across Eastern Europe, European Union, Eastern & Central Asia, and the United States. This contention has severely affected lives and livelihoods and represents far-reaching disruptions in trade dynamics. The potential effects of ongoing war and uncertainty in Eastern Europe are expected to have an adverse impact on the world economy, with especially long-term harsh effects on Russia.This report uncovers the impact of demand & supply, pricing variants, strategic uptake of vendors, and recommendations for Plastic Surgery Instruments market considering the current update on the conflict and its global response.
Competitive Strategic Window:
The Competitive Strategic Window analyses the competitive landscape in terms of markets, applications, and geographies to help the vendor define an alignment or fit between their capabilities and opportunities for future growth prospects. It describes the optimal or favorable fit for the vendors to adopt successive merger and acquisition strategies, geography expansion, research & development, and new product introduction strategies to execute further business expansion and growth during a forecast period.
FPNV Positioning Matrix:
The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Plastic Surgery Instruments Market based on Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry Coverage, Financial Viability, and Channel Support) and Product Satisfaction (Value for Money, Ease of Use, Product Features, and Customer Support) that aids businesses in better decision making and understanding the competitive landscape.
Market Share Analysis:
The Market Share Analysis offers the analysis of vendors considering their contribution to the overall market. It provides the idea of its revenue generation into the overall market compared to other vendors in the space. It provides insights into how vendors are performing in terms of revenue generation and customer base compared to others. Knowing market share offers an idea of the size and competitiveness of the vendors for the base year. It reveals the market characteristics in terms of accumulation, fragmentation, dominance, and amalgamation traits.
Competitive Scenario:
The Competitive Scenario provides an outlook analysis of the various business growth strategies adopted by the vendors. The news covered in this section deliver valuable thoughts at the different stage while keeping up-to-date with the business and engage stakeholders in the economic debate. The competitive scenario represents press releases or news of the companies categorized into Merger & Acquisition, Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership, New Product Launch & Enhancement, Investment & Funding, and Award, Recognition, & Expansion. All the news collected help vendor to understand the gaps in the marketplace and competitor's strength and weakness thereby, providing insights to enhance product and service.
Company Usability Profiles:
The report profoundly explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Plastic Surgery Instruments Market, including Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments Corporation, Anthony Product, Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, BackMen Surgical, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Black & Black Surgical, Blink Medical Ltd., BMT Medizintechnik GmbH, Bolton Surgical Ltd., Dimeda Instrumente GmBH, Integra Life Sciences, JJ International Instruments, Karlz Storz, KLS Martin, Medikrebs Corp., Medline Africa, Millennium Surgical Corp, New Med Instruments, Sklar Surgical Instruments, Surgical Instruments, Surgiwell GmBH, TEKNO-MEDICAL Optik-Chirurgie GmbH, Tufft Surgical Instruments, VUBU Medical Instruments, and Zimmer Biomet holdings, Inc..
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
1. Market Penetration: Provides comprehensive information on the market offered by the key players
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3. Market Diversification: Provides detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certification, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players
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Q: Parameters alias for git I work a little bit with alias on mac environment, and it was very useful. But i want to make some more boosting in my work using aliases. Now i want to make the add files, commit, and push to be done with aliases. So, i create an alias but it did not work;
 Here is the code
alias track="trackFunction() { git add .;  git commit %@; git push}"

The output be like that:

error: pathspec '%@' did not match any file(s) known to git.

So, i hope you guide me in this, because i'm new in all these stuff of work.

A: When you call the alias, you want the content of trackFunction to be executed. But what you have defined is "when I call track, define function trackFunction".
Since you want your alias to accept parameters, you can use this (see this answer about parameters for alias):
trackFunction() { git add .;  git commit "$@"; git push; }
alias track=trackFunction

But since you can already name your function track, you don't really need an alias, you can just put the function definition into your .bashrc or .profile file.
As a side note, I don't know what your intended workflow is, but you may want to include git pull before your git push to avoid rejections.

A: I think you just have a typo in the git commit %@. It should be a $@ instead of the %@ so you can pass parameters like -m 'Commit message'.
I also think writing a function is not necessary here. I have just successfully tested alias track="git add .; git commit" on a linux machine by calling track -m 'Commit message'.

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The Black Hole is een Amerikaanse sciencefictionfilm uit 1979, geregisseerd door Gary Nelson voor Walt Disney Productions. De hoofdrollen werden vertolkt door Maximilian Schell, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux, Anthony Perkins en Ernest Borgnine. Het verhaal is een futuristische bewerking van Jules Vernes roman Twintigduizend mijlen onder zee.

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Een aards verkenningsschip, de USS Palomino, ontdekt een zwart gat met een verloren schip genaamd de USS Cygnus net buiten de waarnemingshorizon. De bemanningsleden van de Palomino, bestaande uit kapitein Dan Holland, eerste stuurman Charlie Pizer, journalist Harry Booth, wetenschapper en buitenzintuigelijk waarnemer Dr. Kate McCrae, Dr. Alex Durant en de robot V.I.N.CENT, besluiten de Cygnus te onderzoeken. Wanneer de Palomino de Cygnus nadert, wordt hij bijna het zwarte gat ingezogen. Met veel moeite kan de bemanning voorkomen dat het schip in het zwarte gat belandt.

Naderhand blijkt het zuurstof-recyclingsysteem van de Palomino te zijn beschadigd. Snelle reparatie is noodzakelijk, anders bereiken ze nooit de aarde. De bemanning gaat aan boord van de Cygnus. Daar ontmoeten ze een bemanning van humanoïde robots en een man genaamd Dr. Hans Reinhardt, een prominente wetenschapper die 20 jaar geleden is verdwenen.

Reinhardt onthult de bemanning van de Palomino dat hij de afgelopen 20 jaar heeft gewerkt aan zijn meest ambitieuze project ooit. Hij wil met de Cygnus het zwarte gat betreden om de wereld aan de andere kant te verkennen. Hoewel de meeste bemanningsleden hier sceptisch op reageren, is Durant zwaar onder de indruk en wil zelfs mee met Reinhardt.

Reinhardt beweert dat hij de enige mens aan boord van het schip is, maar de Palomino-bemanning wordt al snel achterdochtig. Booth volgt een van de robots en ontdekt dat deze een kunstmatige groentetuin aan boord van het schip onderhoudt. De opbrengst van deze tuin is genoeg om duizenden mensen te voeden. Holland ontdekt ondertussen een hoop kamers gevuld met persoonlijke bezittingen en uniformen, wat erop duidt dat er mogelijk toch andere mensen zijn. Dan ziet Holland hoe een paar van de robots een ruimtebegrafenis uitvoeren.

Holland ontmoet een ouder model van V.I.N.CENT genaamd Old B.O.B. Deze onthult dat de bemanning van de Cygnus een muiterij begon tegen Reinhardt toen die het bevel negeerde om terug te keren naar de aarde. Reinhardt vermoorde als reactie de leider van de muiters - zijn eerste stuurman Frank McCrae en Kate's vader. Daarna gebruikte hij de robots van het schip om lobotomie toe te passen op de andere bemanningsleden en ze te veranderen in willoze marionetten. Zij zijn nu de humanoïde "robots". Wanneer de Palomino-bemanning dit hoort, willen ze de Cygnus overnemen. B.O.B. verzekert hen echter dat de robots nooit meer kunnen worden terugveranderd in mensen en dat het zinloos is hen te bevechten. Het beste wat de bemanning kan doen is vluchten.

Durant en Kate vergezellen ondertussen Reinhardt naar de brug van het schip. Dankzij haar extra zintuig kan Kate telepathisch contact maken met V.I.N.CENT en ontdekt zo de waarheid over Reinhardt. Durant confronteert Reinhardt, maar wordt gedood door Reinhardts robot-bodyguard Maximillian. Vervolgens wil Reinhardt Kate laten lobotomiseren. Terwijl de rest van de bemanning probeert Kate te redden, besluit Harry er alleen vandoor te gaan met de Palomino. Reinhardt schiet het schip neer, maar de crash beschadigt het anti-zwaartekrachtsveld dat de Cygnus beschermt tegen het zwarte gat. De Palomino-bemanning probeert een ontsnappingscapsule te bereiken.

De g-krachten van het zwarte gat beginnen de Cygnus te vernietigen. Maximillian en Reinhardt beseffen dat ze hun schip moeten verlaten en haasten zich eveneens naar de ontsnappingscapsule. Onderweg wordt Reinhardt gedood door een groot scherm dat op hem valt. Maximillian, die geprogrammeerd is Reinhardts missie uit te voeren, gaat door met zijn taak. Hij confronteert de Palomino-bemanning bij de ontsnappingscapsule. V.I.N.CENT bevecht Maximillian, en vernietigt hem.

Holland, Pizer, McCrae, en V.I.N.CENT ontsnappen aan de Cygnus''' in de ontsnappingscapsule, maar ontdekken dan dat Maximillian de capsule reeds had geprogrammeerd om het zwarte gat te betreden. Aan de andere kant van het zwarte gat belandt de groep in een wereld die lijkt op een combinatie van hemel en hel. Ze zien Reinhardt, die voor zijn wandaden wordt gestraft. Vervolgens begeleidt een engelachtig wezen de bemanning naar een wit gat, waarlangs ze in een nieuw universum belanden.

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||| Dr. Hans Reinhardt
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||| Dr. Alex Durant
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||| Captain Dan Holland
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||| Lieutenant Charles Pizer
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||| Dr. Kate McRae
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||| Harry Booth
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||| Captain S.T.A.R.
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||| V.I.N.CENT || stem
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||| Old B.O.B. || stem
|}

 Achtergrond
 Productie
De film wordt vaak gezien als Disneys antwoord op Star Wars, hoewel de productie van de film reeds in 1975 begon. Met een budget van 20 miljoen dollar was het een van de duurste films ooit gemaakt door Disney.

De film was de eerste Disneyfilm die geen universele rating kreeg vanwege mild grof taalgebruik en scènes waarin mensen duidelijk in beeld sterven. Het betekende het begin van Disneys experimenten met films die meer op een ouder publiek waren gericht. Dit leidde uiteindelijk tot de oprichting van Touchstone Pictures.

 Fouten The Black Hole'' bevat een aantal feitelijke onjuistheden met betrekking tot de ruimte. Zo zijn er roodgloeiende meteorieten te zien terwijl er geen dampkring is en betreedt de crew op een gegeven moment de ruimte zonder ruimtepakken. Tijdens de ontsnapping uit de Cygnus zit Kate gewoon rechtop in haar stoel, terwijl de andere crewleden door de g-krachten in hun stoelen worden gedrukt.

Reacties
De film werd niet al te goed ontvangen door critici, hoewel de special effects wel werden geprezen. De film bracht in de Verenigde Staten 36 miljoen dollar op, waarmee het de op 20 na succesvolste film van het jaar was.

Filmmuziek
De hoogtepunten van de filmmuziek werden door Disney uitgebracht op LP in 1979. Het was de eerste digitaal opgenomen muziek voor een film. Het uitgebrachte album bevat de volgende nummers:
 "Overture" (2:27)
 "Main Title" (1:46)
 "The Door Opens" (3:38)
 "Zero Gravity" (5:53)
 "Six Robots" (1:59)
 "Durant Is Dead" (2:31)
 "Start The Countdown" (3:51)
 "Laser" (2:15)
 "Into The Hole" (5:00)
 "End Title" (2:34)

Prijzen en nominaties
In 1980 werd "The Black Hole" genomineerd voor 7 prijzen, maar won er geen:
De Academy Award voor beste cinematografie
De Academy Award voor beste effecten
Vier Saturn Awards:
Beste muziek
Beste sciencefictionfilm
Beste speciale effecten
Beste scenario
De Hugo Award voor Best Dramatic Presentation

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Film uit 1979
Amerikaanse film
Film van Walt Disney Studios

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One of the most recognizable career soap stars in history, Parade cover girl Susan Lucci was also the most snubbed. In 1983, she was nominated (and overlooked) for her fourth Daytime Emmy Award. She'd go on to receive 17 more nominations for her role as Erica Kane on All My Children, winning her first—and only—trophy in 1999.
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P Money v Dot Rotten was supposed to be the best clash ever. And while it certainly was one of the most entertaining clashes ever; it ended as all of P Money's clashes do- victory. But this victory was different because this time P Money was finally up against a worthy opponent; so this win cemented P Money has the best War MC in grime.
P Money has only gotten better when it comes to clashing, the only thing that made his reputation disputable was his opponents. Ghetts admitted he was forced to reply to P Money's sends and Big H quit the clash halfway through. So Dot Rotten was supposed to be the guy who finally put P through his paces. For 1. their flows are almost identical; 2 they've known each other for years, so they were bound to have loads of dirt on each other and 3. most importantly they're two of the most talented lyricists in the scene.
I don't wanna ruin the fun but P did send me money every other week when I was in jail! And buss me when I came home!
P Money to the world.
So when you take all these lies, it becomes pretty obvious that 'Jasmine' is a lie. Firstly there's zero evidence or even so much as a rumour for this; secondly if there were any truth to this surely Dot would've said something before on Snapchat, Twitter and made a 2 hour dub solely about 'Jasmine'. Dot would've done everything in his power to make sure it was the biggest story of the year. So whether someone was feeding Dot misinformation or he thought he could just make up lies; either way playground disses when your opponent is making EP's worth of verified facts on you, is a misfire.
This clash was Dot's to lose. From the start of the clash P Money said he would not be clashing Dot; but Dot knew EXACTLY what to say to draw P Money out. Really if not win, Dot should've been in the clash longer than this. Dot strategically drops 'Facts' and 'Steak Bake' within hours of each other without warning so purely to throw P's following diss off and force him to scramble to reply. This resulted 'Bruk Beyond Broke' was perfectly fine but the timing was off as it didn't address any of Dot's disses and so didn't land.
'Steak Bake' certainly stepped the levels of the clash up. For the most part it had been Dot defending throughout with some light jabs; but he finally reveals the full details of the disses he was referencing in earlier dubs, making 'Steak Bake' his best dub yet. This suddenly turned this clash into the hardest P Money faced. Days after dropping 'Bruk..' P has to rush to address the 'G Checking' comments and FINALLY it's not lies; leaving Dot free to throw P off again. But instead, 'Spirit Bomb'.
The song pretty makes the argument for Dot being top 5 in the scene (a scene he's not particularly fond of) What it doesn't do is land any a single punch on P Money. It sounds like a ceasefire in the middle of a war. Was he resting on his laurels because of the success of 'Steak Bake'? Or was P Money's 'I Got Bars/Man Like Peri' dub rattle him till he felt he had to play defence again? Whatever it was 'Spirit Bomb' should've been the death knell to the clash and instead he fumbled.
When deconstructing 'Shut Up Blud' we see that if you really look at it, it's not that deep. The majority of the first half of the dub was dedicated to the Dot threatening a 55 year old man with a samurai sword. The way P said it was hilarious; but it could've just as easily been turned into the sort of story where some dangerous, unhinged man is so on beef he waves a sword to an old man (or anyone) over a parking space. Don't get me wrong, it is a very stupid thing to do to do; but let's not pretend your favourite rapper hasn't built careers bragging about worse. Only in P's hands does it become a devastating blow. And while the Krept & Konan part of the dub is certainly shocking, the fall out is less that he is humiliated and more that Dot now has problems with more people.
No, the worst part of the Krept & Konan comments came from Dot stating that the voice note was taken out of context and were actually directed at P Money. Which of course he anticipated and then revealed the full voice note making it clear that Dot was talking in detail about Krept & Konan. What this really means is that as P has revealed Dot to be lying so blatantly that it now undermines all of Dot's claims about P in the first place. P denied and explained everything that Dot said and now Dot being caught out like this arguably proves that P was telling the truth all along.
P ended a clash by basically saying Dot used a samurai sword and that he said something about someone who had nothing to do with the clash. The worst things Dot said were that P got G checked by (Sanjay?) and Slaughter; which is at least in some part true and that he beat up Tweets By Betty; who posted (and later deleted) the tweets. These accusations are way more damaging than a samurai sword and talking behind someone's back. And even more telling is the fact that anyone felt that P was winning at all. Dot getting rushed, being cheated on? Being broke? None of that should stick to a guy who literally tweeted about the incident in Nando's, made a song about his relationship with Mz Bratt and has always focused on more spiritual matters than materialistic ones. So technically none of these disses should even land; but P's delivery and skills when it comes to clashing means that he could make Dot curing cancer sound like an insult.
And whether or not there's any truth to the G-checking and the Tweets by Betty accusations; Dot didn't go even nearly far enough with them and in P's hands? He would've made a 9 hour dub with Slaughter about the G-checking and would have shot a documentary on the Tweets by Betty comments. P calls himself 'a tactician' and is always one step ahead of his opponent. Even when Dot started referencing the G checking he already had a dub to address those comments; Dot merely forced him to drop it earlier.
Dot was undoubtedly P's fiercest opponent yet and it's very likely this won't be the last we hear from these two going back and forth; but the theatrics P displayed and how even with the heaviest body blows from Dot, he effortlessly managed to fire back even harder proves that he is the best War MC in the scene.