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Each tax season, pundits speak on the evils of a large income tax refund -- and those conversations typically start right about now. The reasons are the same, year over year: The government has your money for free because they don't pay interest while they hold your money, there are better uses of money during the year, it is a sign of financial immaturity to not maximize the money you have all year, you could invest the money and make more, etc.
I have heard them all over my 25 years in the tax business and have had my share of discussions and arguments on the topic. But I have to say, after all of these years, I still disagree. So to kick off tax season here are my top reasons why a big income tax refund is a good thing.
- The average federal income tax refund over the last several years is almost $3,000. In my opinion, getting a $3,000 check is never a bad thing.
- More than 75 percent of all individual taxpayers get refunds year after year. It has been this way for decades. Can the taxpayers and their advisers all be wrong every year? High-income taxpayers and low-income taxpayers all get these refunds. If so many taxpayers from all walks of life are getting a refund, how can it be so bad? It is unlikely that 75 percent of all taxpayers are all making bad financial decisions every year.
- Since interest rates on saving accounts average about 1 percent per year and have done so for many years now, you really are not missing out on "extra" money from the earnings. If you divide your refund by the 12 months of the year, let's call it $3,000, that gives you $250 a month. If you put $250 a month in a savings account throughout the year, you would earn about $15 total for the year. You could earn a bit more if had a rocking stock fund or the like, however that is speculative at best. So while saving money is a critical best financial practice, the act of doing it every paycheck or once a year is not so important as finding a way that works for you.
- Saving money in today's difficult economy is hard. Many Americans find it hard to save money each week or each paycheck. I certainly do. Many taxpayers use the income tax withholding system as their way of investing in forced savings each paycheck. Come tax time, their refund is used to pay off bills, go on a family vacation, or taking care of major expenses like buying new tires or glasses, or replacing broken appliances. If you are fortunate enough to have put aside enough income tax dollars through withholding or estimated payments so that you get a refund at end of year, congratulate yourself and be commended, you are in good company with many other taxpayers -- well over 100 million other taxpayers last year.
- A big refund for some taxpayers is one example of our government assistance programs getting money to those who need it. Between 40 percent and 50 percent of households paid no federal income taxes in the last four years, and in 2013 approximately 43 percent of households paid no federal income taxes due to low income or income from nontaxable sources such as only Social Security income or government assistance. The Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are available to individuals and families who are working and have a low income and the credit most often creates a big tax refund. These taxpayers are unable to keep this money throughout the year since they don't have it until they file.
- One alternative to a big tax refund is attempting the difficult proposition of landing right on zero, where you get nothing and owe nothing. The only other option is to owe taxes. Of the three alternatives: owing taxes, landing right on zero or near it, or getting a big refund, you figure out which one is best. Some taxpayers just want to be safe and avoid owing taxes and the risk of paying penalties for underpayment or late payment. The refund option is safer.
- Some taxpayers want to eliminate ANY risk of owing a big check or any amount at tax time. The tax code changes from year to year leaving, so some taxpayers continue high withholding so they can be certain they don't owe come tax season. And, getting money back is certainly more palatable than owing. I suspect there will be a high income taxpayer or two this year from all of the tax law changes that may have to pay instead of getting their refund. They will be envious of those getting a refund.
- You earned the money. It is your money. Get and enjoy the money.
For many taxpayers, the income tax return and corresponding income tax refund is the largest single financial transaction of the year -- both in size and complexity. It deserves focus and attention, both during the tax return preparation and afterwards managing the tax refund responsibly. Paying down debt, putting a portion into permanent and emergency savings, and enjoying yourself is a well-deserved and earned outcome of the hard work you do all year. If you are to get a refund, enjoy it but use it wisely once you get it. Save the guilt for the financial pundits.
You might want to think twice about getting that schmear. In New York City, bagels that are sliced or prepared are subject to sales tax, whereas whole bagels are not, according to the Wall Street Journal.
If you live in Durham, North Carolina, you could be paying a tax on Rover. The state charges a $10 tax for neutered and spayed pets and $75 for pets that are not neutered or spayed, according to Turbo Tax.
In Illinois, all candies are subject to an extra tax, unless they contain flour, like the Whopper pictured here.
By the time you're 100, you've paid enough in taxes, at least according to the state of New Mexico, where people over 100 years old are tax-exempt.
If it's yellow, let it mellow could be the motto of some Maryland and Virginia residents looking to save money. In these two states there's a tax on flushing the toilet, according to Bing.
Tennessee anonymously collects a tax on illegal drugs, according to NPR. In 2006, the state collected $1.5 million from the tax.
Adult diapers are exempt from sales tax in Connecticut, but if you're buying diapers for your kids you'll have to pay taxes on those, according to Thomson Reuters.
Colorado levies a tax on "non essential" food packaging items, according to Business Insider. That means you'll pay a tax on paper cup lids and napkins, but not on paper cups themselves.
Businesses in Utah that employ nude or partly nude workers are required to pay a 10 percent sales tax, according to U.S. News and World Report.
If you buy cards in Alabama you'll pay a 10 cent tax on the deck, according to Turbo Tax. Meanwhile, Nevada gives free decks in exchange for completed returns.
In Texas, holiday-themed pictures that are meant to be placed on walls are taxed, according to efile.com.
In Arkansas, there's a 6 percent sales tax on tattoos, according to Turbo Tax.
New York has a tax on litigation, according to ABC News.
In Kansas, you have to pay taxes on that hot air balloon ride -- or risk flying away. In that state tethered balloons are taxed, but those that roam free are not because they are considered a legitimate form of transportation, according to ABC.
Another reason not to buy your fruit from a vending machine. Fresh fruit is exempt from sales tax in California, unless it's sold from a vending machine, according to U.S. News and World Report.
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The Broncbusters burst onto the field of the Multi-Sport Complex for the first time in the 2015 season.
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Construction is busy around campus, and it will a little more time for the buildings to be back in order. Residential Life, enter through the East doors. At the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex, you can enter on the South side of the building. We will keep you posted when buildings will be finished with regular entrances.
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Daniel Murphy did not work out with the Mets on Sunday, two days after saying he simply scraped his shin sliding in to second base during a Grapefruit League game.
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I started drawing when I was young. At some point I just realized that I would be an artist "when I grow up" — though at the time I didn't have any idea of what that meant other than making pictures. Today, I am compelled to work as an artist/painter. It's who I am and how I communicate. It's also just great fun to do.
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on 02.01.2011
Namco Bandai making announcement, could be "Tales" related.
Namco Bandai currently has a website up that teases a new announcement that will be made on 02/02/11, which just so happens to be tomorrow. The teaser site,
, only contains a picture at the moment, but there are many who believe that the image is actually a distorted version of the
Tales of Graces F
logo. The site being called a tale of two richards, and the fact that an important character in the game is named Richard, further hints at a possible localization. On top of this, there are some people who see the image as a combination of both the
Tales of Graces F
AND the
Tales of Vesperia
logos. If these assumptions turn out to be true, then we may be seeing the localization of not one, but two Tales games!
The last game in the series that we got in the states was
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
, and that was a little over two years ago. A new Tales game stateside is quite overdue, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who's excited about the possibility. But be the judge for yourself, do the logos look anything like the picture on the site?
on 12.08.2010
PSN game Tank Battles on sale for $0.99!
Hey everyone! I haven't been on the cblogs recently due to all my coursework, and I plan to spend more time here once my semester's over, but I had to drop by to let everyone know that
Tank Battles
(originally known as
Battle Tanks
) is on sale for $0.99 on PSN. If this is anything like the recent Uno sale then the deal will go fast.
Tank Battles
is a twin-stick controlled tank game where you blast through opposing enemy tanks in a variety of different levels. It has a campaign mode, battle mode, and both online and offline multiplayer. Matches consists of up to 4 players, and are pretty fun with ricocheting bullets, landmines, some very interesting level layouts, and power-ups like rockets, speed boosts, and flamethrowers.
And did I mention it's on sale for only a dollar? Seriously, how can you say "no" to tanks shooting each other with ricocheting homing rockets for only 99 cents!? The only issue is if your psn funds are empty, you'll be stuck putting in the required minimum $5 needed to add funds in order to buy the game.
But if you have an extra dollar to spare, why not?
on 11.16.2010
Mini Introduction (Albeit a little late...)
Hi everyone. I've been an avid reader of destructoid for some time now, but I've only just started frequenting the c-blogs. I just started posting and blogging here about a week or so ago, but I realized I haven't even introduced myself yet. I'm sorry if that may have come across as rude. I'm posting this small introduction to make up for that and to give me the chance to say hi to you all.
(Hiya! See what I did there?)
The name's Prota. I love video games and have been playing them since as far back as I can remember, starting with the Nintendo entertainment system. Since then I've been going with the flow, playing as many games as I can on different consoles, and growing up with the video game industry. I'm a big fan of JRPGs, but I also like plenty of other genres. I'm also into anime, although I didn't get into that quite as early as I did video games.
Currently I've been busy with graduate school studies, but I've been having the urge to write about games and I figured this would be a great place to start. I really would like to use this opportunity to explore video game blogging and journalism as well as get to know the rest of the destructoid community. I see a lot of other interesting bloggers and members around, so I would like to get better acquainted with everyone. I'm sure there are plenty of fun conversations and discussions to be had, as well as things we can learn from one another.
All in all, I just look forward to being an active member in the destructoid community. You can expect reviews, discussions, random news, and maybe even some videos.
Hope to see you all around!
on 11.16.2010
Atlus is having a Super-Mega-Ultra 50% Off PSN Sale!
Aram Jabbari, Manager of Public Relations and Sales at Atlus, just posted on the Playstation blog that several Atlus games are going on sale from today to 29th. And if you couldn't tell from the title of this post, it's called the Super-Mega-Ultra 50% Off Playstation Network Sale. Hey, that's pretty fun to say!
All of the games on sale are for PSP, with the exception of one PS3 title. There are plenty of RPGs on the list, with games such as
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable
Riviera: The Promised Land
. But if you're not the biggest RPG fan, they still have you covered with titles like
R-Type Command
. If you want the full list of games just click on the link at the bottom.
With a name like the Super-Mega-Ultra 50% Off PSN Sale (I like typing that way too much) and eleven games on sale, Atlus sure knows how to deliver! Of course, now is the time I curse myself for not having a PSP!
So while you all look at the list, I'll be in the corner of my room kicking myself.
The Atlus Super-Mega-Ultra 50% Off PSN Sale
on 11.13.2010
Tales of Graces F gets Code Geass Costumes
I'm really starting to hate Namco Bandai. They take two of the things I love, the Tales series and Code Geass, and puts them together, but won't release this miraculous union in the states.
Tales of Graces F
will feature 4 Code Geass costumes. Asbel dons Suzaku's Knights of the Round outift, Sophie gets C.C.'s signature straitjacket, Cheria has Kallen's uniform, and Richard dresses up as Zero himself. I'm extremely jealous of those in Japan who can look forward to this.
(Cheria wants Tales of Graces F to come to the states too...)
While I understand that sales of the last few Tales games haven't sold that well in the west, there is a strong fan base. But Namco Bandai as made it clear that there are no current plans to bring
Tales of Graces F
, or any of the other recent Tales game, outside of Japan. This makes me sad since the series has a great combat system and can be really fun, especially when played with 3 of your friends. Add in costumes from one of my favorite anime of all time and it just makes me even more depressed.
I'm just going to keep looking at these pictures and hope Namco Bandai changes its mind.
on 11.10.2010
O-Games continues with the giveaways, now offering Gran Turismo 5
I have to say, when it comes to promoting their games, O-Games, Inc. hasn't been pulling any punches. If you haven't heard, O-Games recently released
Superstars V8 Racing
on PSN. This was a full retail European release, but they decided to release it as a downloadable title here in the U.S. for $19.99.
Now here's the thing, aside from releasing it as a cheaper non-disk based game, O-Games held a contest on facebook to give away 25 download codes for the game, increasing it to 50 if 1,999 people "liked" their page. They reached their goal, and 50 lucky winners, including myself, snagged free downloads.
I already thought that was a pretty sweet deal, but apparently they're not done yet. A new contest is going to be held and 10 winners will receive a copy of
Gran Turismo 5
when the game goes on sale. While some people may think a contest for a competitor's game is odd, I actually think it's a great move. O-Games, Inc. is catering to the same audience, why not have a contest that helps promote both games? This helps increase online activity and general buzz with their game, and helps hype up Gran Turismo's release as well. Everybody wins, and that especially includes the gamers.
Starting November 12th, weekly in-game challenges will have players competing for one of the 10 copies. Because the competitions will be leaderboard-based, an internet connection is required. A facebook account is also needed since competitors must "like" the facebook page. For more details, check out the link at the bottom.
All in all, I'm really impressed with how O-Games is reaching out to gamers and I'd love to see more publishers follow their example.
on 11.08.2010
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Review
It's been 16 years since the Sonic's last 2D adventure on the Sega Genesis. Many games have followed starring our favorite blue hedgehog, but after the jump to 3D there were fans who missed the gameplay of the original series. Fans wanted a return to Sonic's roots, and apparently the Sonic Advance and Rush series weren't enough. Now we have Sonic 4: Episode 1, an episodic game that claims to be the successor to one of the most cherished franchises the Genesis had to offer.
Does it live up to it's predecessors?
Once you get control of Sonic and start running through the first zone, you're bound to notice the blend of new and old. You still have features like the spin dash, rolling into a ball, and jumping on enemies, but now there's a new addition to Sonic's arsenal. He has the homing attack, which locks-on to enemies while you're in mid-air and, with another press of the jump button, homes in on them. At first I wasn't too thrilled about this, but as I played the game, I could see that Dimps and Sonic Team tried hard to make the homing attack feel right in a 2D Sonic game. But even though it feels like a natural gameplay mechanic, it definitely could use some polish. Also, I worry they tried a little too hard incorporate the homing attack into the game.
Let me explain. When Sonic runs up a slope and into the air, he always goes into what I like to call the "whoa!" state (just because of the pose he makes). That would be perfectly fine if it wasn't for the fact that this also happens if he spin dashes up the slope. Yes, he actually uncurls. So if you happen to bump into an enemy on the way down, unless you homing attack it, you're going to get hit hard. My other gripe is that if you run and jump with Sonic, and for whatever reason let go of the direction you're moving, he will come to a complete halt and drop. This definitely feels weird and will take some getting used to if you grew up on the Sonic games of old. It also was the cause of my death quite a few times.
And speaking of dangerous, the game is actually fairly challenging the first time through. There are plenty of traps and deaths you won't see coming, and while there were a few times I got mad, it wasn't that I felt the game was unfair, it was more like when a friend gets you with a clever trick.
Now I have to admit, as much as I love 2D sprite based graphics, Sonic 4 does a very good job at impressing with the visuals. While there have been quite a few games that take on the 2.5D approach and fail to deliver in the graphics department, I think Sonic 4 managed to get it right. And if you've played the old games I'm sure you'll recognize quite a few things as you take in the scenery. This game pays plenty of homage to the previous games, mostly to Sonic 1 & 2. A lot of acts use many of the themes, gimmicks, and enemies from those games. Splash Hill is going to remind you of Green Hill Zone, Casino Street has plenty of Casino Night references...basically every stage has a little something from the previous games.
And that includes bosses. Every boss is from either Sonic 1 or 2, with a few extra moves and surprises for each. Even the special stages are a tribute to Sonic 1 but with a twist (literally). It's great to give us some nostalgia, but at the same time you can't solely rely on it to carry a whole game. Thankfully, even though the game is nostalgia heavy, it does plenty of things to keep it fresh. And while I'm sure there will be some new things people may feel are a little too different (I'm looking at you Lost Labyrinth Zone Act 2!) I think that all Zones were done quite well. I've actually played through each stage at least 2 times, and actually a few almost ten. The levels have plenty of different paths and short cuts to find, which makes replaying them and trying to beat your previous time pretty fun.
We also have an entirely new soundtrack on our hands. There are plenty of mixed views on the music, but I have to say, there are some really catchy songs in this game. Not every song is great mind you, some like the Casino Street Zone's are quite forgettable, but there's still some good stuff in store. Some of my favorites are Splash Hill Zone Act 3, Lost Labyrinth Zone Act 1 and Mad Gear Zone Act 2. You might not like all of it at first, but strangely enough you may eventually find yourself humming the theme of several tracks.
Overall, I have to say Sonic 4 was a surprise, and a pleasant one at that. It doesn't feel exactly like the old games, and I'm okay with that. For Sonic Team's and Dimp's first try it was close enough. The game was challenging and actually felt like Sonic finally did go back to his roots, focusing on both speed and platforming. And the mixture of old and new elements made for a very well rounded experience. With 4 Zones containing 3 Acts and a boss each, as well as seven special stages, the game has a good amount to offer. To be honest, I'm looking forward to seeing what's coming in future episodes (the teaser after beating the game with all emeralds does show you one thing). Despite it's flaws, I had a lot of fun playing it, and it's been awhile since I've been able to say that with a Sonic game.
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The nuclear build programme is aimed at generating 9.6 GW of nuclear capacity in South Africa by 2030. Government committed to this programme in its Integrated Resource Plan 2010 (IRP 2010) for electricity.
However, Seedat says the challenge of this programme is that it is an investment that requires significant capital outlay upfront.
"The benefits are realised over a 60-year period, which yield cost-effective power in the long term, but the upfront costs could be significant for the country," he says.
Project development work is required, in part to determine how South Africa will finance the projects. The level of State support and whether government will opt for a completely State-financed programme or a partnership approach with another country or utility that has the credentials to build nuclear plants will have to be considered.
Many countries look at different models when they consider funding these projects, such as State-financed projects or projects that are part or wholly financed by the private sector, Seedat notes.
Further, he says, globally, public–private partnerships are formed, with private companies taking an interest in a nuclear project, for instance, to benefit from the long-term offtake of power from the generation plant.
Other challenges facing the South African nuclear power generation industry are the availability of skills and local manufacturing capabilities, and whether these should be planned for and incorporated into the programme through procurement or State-driven initiatives.
"A significant share of skills is required, which is common to any infrastructure build project.
"We have some capacity in South Africa regarding the more technical skills, but it is not enough. As a result, we have to source some of the highly technical expertise involved in the construction of new nuclear plants from the global market," states Seedat.
Although the programme will present job creation opportunities, skills are also required in the financial services and related areas, he asserts.
From a carbon emissions perspective, it is a very clean power plant, compared with Eskom's coal-fired power stations, he asserts.
As a result, Seedat believes that, if South Africa has a few more nuclear power plants, it would be easier to draw a proper conclusion about the effectiveness of nuclear power in terms of its power generation potential.
However, he acknowledges that there are concerns about nuclear energy and suggests that legitimate concerns pertain to nuclear waste, as well as plant decommissioning and dealing with nuclear events or risks. Seedat believes that, to date, and in the case of Koeberg, these risks have been well managed.
This is a key consideration for government, which has put forward policy ensuring that radioactive waste is properly managed and processed for generations to come.
However, he says the advantage of nuclear energy in high quantities is that it is the cleanest baseload technology South Africa can pursue.
"We don't have significant hydroelectric power generation potential and there are also concerns about the ecological impact of large hydroelectric stations. The alternative is to pursue coal or gas, but both are carbon emitting," he notes.
However, Seedat warns that, as South Africa progresses with building more coal-fired plants, the country is at serious risk of incurring higher carbon taxes that will impact on the economy.
From a carbon-modelling perspective, the 9.6 GW of nuclear power generation will contribute two-thirds of South Africa's targeted carbon reduction and the 18.7 GW of renewable energy will contribute one-third of the targeted reduction up to 2030, he states.
"Shale gas competes in the gas market and, if we exploit it, the country needs to build a gas network and develop more infrastructure. A gas market would then be the primary market of shale gas, followed by an electricity generation market," he suggests.
Meanwhile, he says, solar energy is maturing as a technology and it holds great potential for South Africa and the rest of Africa.
The economic viability of solar power is improving, with some countries, such as those in the United Arab Emirates, planning to use nuclear energy only until renewable energy becomes competitive on a baseload basis.
He points out that, if the cost of solar energy continues to decline over the next few years, South Africa can find itself considering solar energy as a serious contender in the next decade, should the country be able to improve the energy storage capability of solar-power plants.
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The August 2001 LJ's At the Forge is about a feature of Enhydra. Enhydra is commercial software, based on Java, which is commercial software. As far as I can see, there is no mention of Linux or anything specific to Linux in the article. It would not be out of place in a magazine called Web Automation, but I fail to see why it belongs in a magazine devoted to Linux, and more generally, to free software.
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Reuven replies: While Java isn't free software, many web developers want or need to use Java in their work. I cannot change the Java license, but I can encourage Java developers to use an open-source operating system (Linux) and an open-source application server (Enhydra). So far as I understand it, there are two different ways to get Enhydra. The first is to obtain the core Enhydra application server, which is freely downloadable and distributable. This includes XMLC, DODS, super servlets and all that other stuff. The license agreement for this is indeed open source, despite what you might read elsewhere on the Enhydra web site. Here are three URLs about the licensing scheme: www.enhydra.org/aboutEnhydra/index.html, enhydra.enhydra.org/software/license/rationale.htm and enhydra.enhydra.org/software/license/opl.html. The second way is to get the Lutris EAS (Enhydra Application Server), which is a commercially packaged and tested version of the open-source stuff. I believe that you pay $995 US (or so) per CPU for EAS, but you're paying for the support, not for the server itself, in a twist on the open-source model. You could also argue that my article about PostgreSQL wasn't specifically about Linux, but the fact is that there are many people interested in using that database on Linux. For better or worse, there are lots of Linux devotees who also want to be able to use Java. Indeed, as someone who does web development on Linux every day (and many nights) of the week, I'm happy to know that I can now talk to clients about a serious Java and EJB solution that goes above and beyond Jakarta-Tomcat.
I really enjoyed the article "Loadable Kernel Module Exploits" by William Benton in the September 2001 issue of Linux Journal. I know that such articles are not meant to be exhaustive, but there is one bug in the Checking and Logging Function Listing on page 26 that I consider to be critical. The code hooks into the sys_call_table by saving the current address of SYS_write and replacing it. It unhooks by putting back the saved address. The bug is if there is more than one such hook. If another module hooks the SYS_write entry after this module, then an rmmod is done on this module, and the other module will become unhooked.
An even worse scenario is possible: 1) Module A is insmod-ed and hooks SYS_write. SYS_write points to wrapped_write in module A, orgwrite points to the previous contents (assume it is the normal entry). 2) Now module B does the same. SYS_write points to, say, modified_write in module B, orgwrite points to wrapped_write in module A. 3) Module A is rmmod-ed. SYS_write now contains the original SYS_write value. But this means that modified_write in module B is now bypassed. 4) Now module B is rmmod-ed. The cleanup_module in module B will restore the SYS_write table entry to point somewhere where module A used to reside. 5) Linux will most likely crash.
Unfortunately, I am not really a kernel hacker, so I don't know how I could tell the rmmod function that I don't want to be removed. To be safe, you would need to rmmod in the reverse order that you insmod-ed. I don't know enough about Linux to say how this could be accomplished.
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Benton replies: You are correct; the situation you describe can be a problem for production code if a system administrator is not careful. I had not assumed that it would be a serious issue in example code (or in production code with a vigilant system administrator), but it is good to identify possible pitfalls in kernel programming. One (simple) solution is to be careful what you load and unload and in what order. As the old joke goes: "Doctor, it hurts when I do this!" "Well, don't do that, then!". There are plenty of ways to crash your system poking around in the kernel, and it's best to avoid all of them once you've identified them. In all seriousness, these problems will exist as long as Linux does not provide a mechanism for registering changes to the system call table. I don't think they're horribly serious, since a degree of care on the part of the user can prevent a crash. However, there is a workaround that can give you some basic stability: in cleanup_module(), be sure to check whether the system call table entry that you're about to restore is what you think it should be. If not, issue a warning and invoke the sync() system call before modifying the system call table. That will minimize the damage in the event of a crash. As an alternative (and more difficult) solution, you could replace the create_module system call in the first module you load, wrapping it with one that provides some sort of versioning system for the system call table in a static stack or deque. I'll leave implementing that as an exercise for the reader.
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This was a case in which the contractors appealed directly to GSA contract managers and went over the Contracting Officer's head instead of complying with the the contracting officer's quest perform and analysis and requested response to legitimate inquiries in which the contractor ingnored. Rather than support the CO the GSA management circumvented the CO and simply gave into the pressure of the contractor. This is of no benefi to the taxpayer and improper business practice to say the least. I have no sympathy for the devil in this case.
I can see both sides of this. On one side, I have seen managers break the rules to give friend's companies sweetheart deals and allow them to get away with murder. I have also seen our Acquisition people gradually push out all input from technical experts in negotiations. The Acuqisition personnel pretend to be experts based on a simple description of the basis for the government cost estimate. If the contractor proposes an alternative way of doing the job they have no basis for determining whether it is even feasible, or if there is some additional risk to the government by going this way. They just fall back on cutting the immediate cost, and we end up back at low bidder land that often lead to high long term costs. All of this additional documentation will slow down the acquisition process and add a pile of paper to what is already excessive. Most of this is also maintained in hard copy and stored for as much as 10 years in warehouse space.
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