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No Talking in the Library: Taylor Swift & The Chicks
By admin|2020-08-20T08:00:14-04:00August 20, 2020|
Our reference librarians Meredith and John give their enthusiastic reviews of Taylor Swift's "Folklore" and "Gaslighter" by The Chicks (formerly The Dixie Chicks.)
They also discuss the joy of women telling their own stories in song, and John shares a great anecdote about his days as a high school volleyball coach.
By the way, you can stream Folklore for free with Hoopla and Gaslighter for free on Freegal.
Join us for a new episode of No Talking in the Library every Thursday. And, for more pop culture with Meredith and John, you can check out the No Talking in the Library archives.

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Q: Utility for creating symlink to directory tree I remember that there is an utility for GNU/Linux, that given some directory,
builds the same directory hierarchy, but with all regular files replaced by symlinks
to the corresponding ones.
I can't remember its name.
Yes, I know it's a simple lesson in shell programming, but no reason to reinvent the wheel.

A: cp has a -s flag, which makes symlinks, instead of copying. You can probably combine it with -r, so it recursively links everything, eg.:
cp -rs ./folder ./target/

A: How about some command-line fu?  There are a number of ideas on that page.

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Bethesda have announced Wolfenstein: The New Order, which is the latest installment in the celebrated Wolfenstein franchise.
It is being developed by MachineGamesTM. The game will be released on the PS3, Xbox 360, PC and next-gen consoles. They haven't released more details yet but it's expected sometime later today. We will update this post once we get information on the game. The game features a fictional story set in an alternate universe in the 1960's.
Check out a screenshot below.


At the recent LOHAS Forum (Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability) in Boulder, CO last month, Joel Makower, Chairman & Executive Editor of Greener World Media warned us that "Random Acts of Greenness" aren't going to be enough for a sustainable future. As I was traveling this past week, I came out of my Colorado green cocoon and realized how right Joel really is.
I flew on an airline that I used to work for a couple decades ago, when my job included reviewing ideas received in a contest that emulated a suggestion box. Employees were not only asked to make suggestions, but put together a short business plan on the operational, marketing and financial implications of each suggestion. There were some terrific home runs that improved customer service and saved oodles of money. There were also some ideas that hit my desk–like taking the number two pencils out of the flight attendant kits and not rolling the planes forward before pushing back from the gate–that were totally impractical. We did remove the olives from the side salads (do you remember meals on airplanes?) and no one seemed to miss them but me.
The one suggestion that was demonstrated over and over again to be the right thing to do and was very cost effective, was recycling aluminum cans from the drink service. I'm glad to see that this idea, after many years, has finally been implemented. But then I started taking notice of what else went on during the drink service.
I ordered water. I received a plastic cup and a handful of napkins because the drink can being passed over me dripped on my book. When I asked for more water and proffered my cup, it was exchanged for a new one. This was happening around me over and over again. It wasn't as if I was giving my "dirty" cup to other people. Nor were the flight attendants stopping communicable diseases, because they handled the service-ware just as much as if they had refilled the original cups.
On the other hand, American Airlines asked all of us to turn on our air vents, turn off our reading lights and close all window shades as we deplaned, to help keep the aircraft cool in between flights. Of course the temperature was 101 degrees outside in Dallas, but someone is on the right track here conserving fuel.
Then my mantra of "reduce, reuse, recycle" plummeted toward earth. On a layover, my husband and I ran out of snacks and decided to get some healthy food in the terminal. The food was nutritious and fresh (Urban Taco at DFW), but the entrees were wrapped in aluminum foil, placed in a styrofoam clam-shell container, then put in plastic bags with plastic silverware and loads of napkins–before we knew what was happening. I couldn't believe all the landfill waste that I was responsible for, not to mention the carbon footprint we were creating on our trip.
I began to realize that becoming a sustainable culture is a long way from reality. I also realized that it's a two-way street. American Airlines is reducing fuel consumption due to economics, but it taught me that I should apply similar practices to my personal spaces and not waste natural cooling or air conditioning. Likewise we, as concerned consumers, also need to ask and keep asking for practices like recycling cans onboard an airplane that force all people onboard to participate. Whether a company institutes the change or whether we petition for sustainable change until it's institutionalized, sustainability will become less and less random and more and more achievable.
What environmental practices have you seen a company institute that inspired you or vice versa?
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They challenge environmentalism! Eco-group leaders polled by People magazine voted Ron and Alan the Number One Enemy of the Earth they'd like to see livivng next to a toxic waste dump. Everybody is talking about them. Time magazine said, .in the wise-use movement, its ideologues are Ron Arnold, a former Sierra Clubber who did a philosopical backflip, and Alan Gottlieb, a longtime fundraiser for conservative causes. The New York Times wrote, Mr. Gottlieb is the most successful fund-raiser working to tap a growing movement of loggers, ranchers, miners, oil drillers, dirt-bike riders and others who view big environmental groups as a threat to their livelihood and way of life. The Washington Post wrote, A former Sierra Club official... Arnold says he still considers himself a strong conservationist. But he accuses mainstream groups of exaggerating or even inventing environmental threats in order to advance narrow political goals that have little to do with safeguarding natural resources.


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Travis County commissioners to consider $14.7 million economic incentives deal for $1 billion Tesla factory
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Travis County commissioners will hear from county staff, Tesla representatives and residents on Tuesday about whether they should approve an economic incentive deal that would save the electric carmaker $14.7 million in property taxes over 10 years and generate 5,000 jobs.
Tesla has proposed a $1 billion "Gigafactory" to be built on a 2,100-acre site in Southeast Travis County. Founder Elon Musk tweeted Thursday that the company has an option to purchase the site from its current owner, construction supplier Martin Marietta, but has not yet done so.
Staff will give a presentation—which was made public earlier today—to commissioners on the proposed agreement. Tesla representatives will also present to the court.
If approved, the factory would employ 5,000 middle-skill workers with an average annual salary of $47,147 and "full benefits," including health insurance and paid parental leave, according to the staff presentation.
These middle-skill jobs are particularly needed in Travis County, where most job creation, pre-pandemic, served highly educated workers who moved to Austin from other places—and not low- and middle-skill residents looking for work.
In addition to job creation, staff estimates the new factory will generate more than $600 million in sales activity annually and spur new jobs, firms and economic activity "from the ripple effects of Tesla," per the presentation.
In exchange, commissioners would approve a deal that would see Tesla rebated 80% of its property taxes to the county for a period of 10 years.
The total property tax that Tesla would pay Travis County is estimated to be $21.7 million over 10 years, of which $14.7 million would be returned if the company passes an annual compliance review conducted by a third party.
This equation "results in a substantial benefit to the community and a net fiscal benefit to the County," staff wrote.
Travis County hired Jon Hockenyos, president of the local economic analysis firm TXP, to conduct a financial impact analysis on the proposed deal.
In his review, Hockenyos concluded: "There is a highly competitive global environment for projects of this scale and scope that typically requires incentives from state and local governments to secure relocation," he wrote.
Travis County Public Information Officer Hector Nieto said commissioners do not intend to take any action on the proposed agreement on Tuesday.
Earlier this week, union representatives called into a Commissioners Court meeting to raise concerns about Tesla's "troubled history with taxpayer subsidies."
In addition to applying for incentives through Travis County, the company is seeking nearly $70 million in subsidies from Del Valle ISD over the same 10-year period.
The proposed factory site is also within Austin's taxing jurisdiction, but the company reportedly will not be seeking economic incentives from the city.
In an email to Austonia, a spokesperson said that the city does not comment on economic development prospects.
"However, we are not surprised that an innovative technology company like Tesla is interested in opening a facility in Austin," he wrote. "Austinites win when our area features many major employers offering stable, mid-level, and strong paying jobs – as well as procurement opportunities for local businesses."
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Miami's Man: Building the Ultimate Coach for The U
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by Matt Borcas
Al Golden was doomed from the start. While the embattled, perpetually perspiring Miami coach may not have been fired until Sunday, a day after The U's humiliating 58-0 loss to Clemson, it was clear he wasn't the right man to lead the Hurricanes as soon as he delivered his introductory press conference on December 13, 2010.
Specifically, Golden's ignominious fate was sealed when he declared his team would enjoy "great success academically" and "represent the university with class, first class." Likewise, his pledge to develop "disciplined" players was an incredibly inauspicious sign. We've all seen The U, and preaching discipline is not how you go about building a dynasty at Miami. Does Howard Schnellenberger's legacy mean nothing anymore?
Fortunately for Miami AD Blake James, I'm here to help him find Golden's replacement. No need to hire any high-priced search firms — simply prioritize the traits listed below, which combine to form the ultimate Hurricanes coach. I'm Dr. Frankenstein, and this is my monster.
Lane Kiffin's Bravado
When Kiffin took over at Tennessee in 2008, he knew the program desperately needed a jolt of energy. Phillip Fulmer may have won a national championship, but the Volunteers had turned stale under his watch — especially compared to resurgent SEC rivals like Florida and Alabama. To remedy this, Kiffin approached the Tennessee job with unrepentant brashness, apparently because he thought it impressed recruits. "We need them seeing our logo, we need them hearing about Tennessee," Kiffin said in early 2009, attempting to justify having accused Urban Meyer of an NCAA violation he did not commit.
Shockingly enough, this strategy actually seemed to work: Under Kiffin, Tennessee finished 10th in Rivals.com's recruiting rankings a year after placing 35th, and brought in acclaimed running back Bryce Brown, the no. 1 prospect in the nation. Lil Wayne even referenced Kiffin's audacious style in the song "Banned From TV," undoubtedly giving the once-moribund Vols some much-needed street cred. Suffice it to say Fulmer has never received a shout-out from Weezy.
Golden's replacement should display a similar level of swagger. And if there is a God, said replacement will end up being Kiffin himself.
Bobby Petrino's Flair for Scandal
If you don't have a major scandal on your résumé, you should be ineligible to coach at Miami. Sorry, Lincoln Chafee: Looks like you'll have to find employment elsewhere. Rules are rules!
Petrino's April 2012 motorcycle incident had everything you want in a college coaching scandal: sex, lies, blood, misuse of public funds, and a bizarre press conference featuring a Halloween-costume-worthy neck brace. Here's hoping it inspires Miami's next coach to engage in some creative impropriety, because that's what it takes to succeed at The U.
This is what Golden never understood about Miami. Tellingly, he considered notorious booster Nevin Shapiro a "scumbag," rather than a likely reason the Hurricanes were able to attract so much blue-chip talent in the early 2000s. Golden's successor must recognize and appreciate Shapiro's importance to Miami football, and perhaps even advocate for Sun Life Stadium to be renamed the Nevin Bowl. IF YOU BUILD IT, HE WILL COME.
Dabo Swinney's Dancing Skills
Let's face reality: You take your talents to South Beach because you want to party. All other reasons for moving to Miami are secondary. Therefore, a qualified Miami coach must be able to dance. And my man Dabo just might be the best dancer in the world.
Golden's successor should register a Vine account and commit to posting multiple Whip/Nae Nae videos per day. You know that's what Schnelly would do.
Chip Kelly's Schematic Wizardry
It's going to take some time to restock Miami's roster with future NFL stars at every position, so in the meantime, the team will need schematic superiority. Sometimes it is about the X's and O's, not the Jimmys and Joes.
While I'd love to see Kelly attempt to rebuild Miami, I don't think he'll leave the Eagles after just three seasons. And even if he were to rejoin the college ranks in 2016, he'd probably go to USC or Texas (if Charlie Strong gets canned), which are far more attractive gigs than Miami. Houston coach Tom Herman would be a realistic choice, though.
Butch Davis's Pedigree
If Davis is truly interested in returning to South Beach — where he led the Hurricanes to a 51-20 record from 1995 to 2000 — James may not be able to turn him down. Based on Davis's tenure at North Carolina, we know he possesses the requisite flair for scandal, and his ties to The U's glory days would immediately energize a downtrodden, increasingly apathetic fan base, as well as pay instant dividends on the recruiting trail. Given the stark reality of the situation, Miami's best-case scenario might be to let Davis turn around the program for four or five years, while simultaneously grooming a long-term successor.
Greg Schiano's NOTHING
I know South Beach is a hotbed for unsavory characters, but hiring Schiano — who is apparently a leading candidate to replace Golden — would make The U, Part 3 a veritable horror film. If Golden and Randy Shannon taught us anything, it's that Miami is no place for a disciplinarian.
Filed Under: College Football, Miami Hurricanes, Lane Kiffin, Al Golden, Chip Kelly, Rick Pitino, Andre McGee, Bobby Petrino, Dabo Swinney, Butch Davis, Greg Schiano
Matt Borcas is a contributing writer for Grantland.
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This raw, creamy pasta dish uses thinly-shredded squash and zucchini instead of grain-based pasta. It is amazingly delicious - and as a pasta-lover, I was happily surprised by how much I loved it!
Using a vegetable peeler, shred the zucchini & squash very thinly (using almost no pressure).
In a blender, combine the avocado, tomato, and cashews. Add in the Italian seasoning, salt and Nutritional Yeast.
Pour the sauce mixture over the "pasta", top with olives and pine nuts, and serve at room temperature.


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Q: create a new column based on the conditions applied on the calculated average value in mysql, finally join the tables I have two tables in mysql database

*

*subjectids
  id      subject
  11      Physics
  12      Chemistry
  13      Maths
  14      Biology
  15      History
  16      Geography

*studentsScores
  id  student  subjectid   score
    1    Ahaan     11           45
    2    Ahaan     12           33
    3    Ahaan     13           49
    4    Ivaan     11           41
    5    Ivaan     12           38
    6    Ivaan     13           46
    7    Ann       11           40
    8    Ann       12           30
    9    Ann       13           50

I am trying to find the average of each subject and give a tag of easy , medium, hard based on the average value, like hard if avg<35, medium if avg between 35 and 45 and easy if avg greater than 45.
My expected result is
     subject    subjectid    avg_score   level
     physics      11             42       medium
     chemistry    12             33       hard
     math         13             48       easy

I am new to sql, it would be great if you can help.

A: A simple case statement would do the trick.
   select si.subject,
       si.id,
       AVG(ss.score) as avg_score,
       case when AVG(ss.score) < 35 then 'hard'
            when AVG(ss.score) between 35  and 45 then 'medium'
            when AVG(ss.score) > 45 then 'easy'
       end as level
from subjectids si
inner join studentsScores ss on si.id=ss.subjectid
group by si.subject,si.id ;

https://dbfiddle.uk/IDS43R9W

A: A simple JOIN and GROUP BY is enough to get your wanted result
SELECT `subject`, `subjectid`, ROUND(AVG(`score`),0) avg_score,
         CASE
  WHEN  AVG(`score`)  < 35 THEN 'hard'
            WHEN  AVG(`score`)  between 35  and 45 then 'medium'
            WHEN  AVG(`score`)  > 45 THEN 'easy'
       end as level
FROM studentsScores ss JOIN subjectids si ON ss.`subjectid` = si.`id`
GROUP BY `subject`,`subjectid`

subject
subjectid
avg_score
level

Physics
11
42
medium

Chemistry
12
34
hard

Maths
13
48
easy

fiddle


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Q: Cancel subscriptions in Elm I am following the Elm guide and I am at the point where I try to implement a Pause button for the clock example. In the guide it is written:

Add a button to pause the clock, turning the Time subscription off.

All I did was add a paused attribute to the model and use it in the update function. How am I supposed to cancel the subscription?
module Main exposing (..)

import Html exposing (Html)
import Html.App as App
import Html.Events exposing (onClick)
import Svg exposing (..)
import Svg.Attributes exposing (..)
import Time exposing (Time, second)

main =
    App.program
        { init = init
        , view = view
        , update = update
        , subscriptions = subscriptions
        }

type alias Model =
    { time : Time
    , paused : Bool
    }

init : ( Model, Cmd Msg )
init =
    ( Model 0 False, Cmd.none )

type Msg
    = Tick Time
    | Toggle

update : Msg -> Model -> ( Model, Cmd Msg )
update msg model =
    case msg of
        Tick newTime ->
            if not model.paused then
                ( Model newTime False, Cmd.none )
            else
                ( model, Cmd.none )

        Toggle ->
            ( Model model.time (not model.paused), Cmd.none )

subscriptions : Model -> Sub Msg
subscriptions model =
    Time.every second Tick

clock : Time -> Html Msg
clock time =
    let
        sAngle =
            turns (Time.inMinutes time)

        sHandX =
            toString (50 + 40 * cos sAngle)

        sHandY =
            toString (50 + 40 * sin sAngle)
    in
        svg [ viewBox "0 0 100 100", width "300px" ]
            [ circle [ cx "50", cy "50", r "45", fill "#0B79CE" ] []
            , line [ x1 "50", y1 "50", x2 sHandX, y2 sHandY, stroke "#023963" ] []
            ]

view : Model -> Html Msg
view model =
    let
        btnText =
            if model.paused then
                "Start"
            else
                "Pause"
    in
        Html.div []
            [ clock model.time
           , Html.button [ onClick Toggle ] [ Html.text btnText ]
           ]

A: I guess you can simply return Sub.none instead in
 your subscription function when it is paused.
If you choose to do this way, then you can revert
 Tick handler in your update function.
subscriptions : Model -> Sub Msg
subscriptions model =
    if model.paused
    then Sub.none
    else Time.every second Tick


It's funny how things can work out for the best, even when the best laid plans for that trip of a lifetime go wrong. Well instead of heading off to the Maldives with American friend Scott Elison, Scott and I were off the the Gold Coast with my family from Sydney by car.
The trip also took another twist of dumb luck as late delivery of our new car meant that we would miss the cyclone swell that was happening at the time on the Goldie; or did it? Despite the disappointment of the delay we came to terms with the fact that it wasn't meant to be.
We did find out that the swell did drop faster than expected so we didn't feel so bad and headed North for the 12 hour drive with renewed hope of things to come. With the help of three drivers we drove into the early morning and stopped for a couple of hours kip on the way. We awoke early to get back on the road. The warm, sunny, clear day was to be the start of one of those very special days and set the scene for an unreal surf week.
We first saw the coast at Lennox Heads to be blown away by 4' to 6' lines rolling through. Scott was stoked, being his first time on the NSW North coast, pulling up on top of Greenmount to be greeted with 4' to 6' waves peeling perfectly for hundreds of metres from Snapper Rocks through Rainbow Bay into Greenmount with Kirra in the distance going off. No-one had to ask if we were surfing here. I'll never forget what my 9 year old daughter, Tara, commented as she pulled her board out of the back of the car, "Dad, is there any particular reason why we don't live here?" What could I say?
After a great surf we pulled into our flash apartment at Burleigh Heads and for the next week surfed our brains out, surfing Burleigh, Kirra, Greenmount etc, from 4' to 6'. Scott was stoked and still phones me up from Japan (where he lives) to remind me of how good the trip was. For me, I was stoked even though I had surfed cyclonic Gold Coast on many occasions. For my daughter Tara it was her first time. Scott and I were so gung ho on the trip that it wasn't until we were on our way back to Sydney for a contest that we got the revelation that Tara had gone out everywhere we did, including Kirra, Snapper etc. Not bad for a girl who was just 9 years old. It was also a testimony to the perfect inviting waves. We asked Tara for her perspective on the trip.


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Boating Is Part Of 'Infrastructure'
The federal spending package is for roads and bridges, sure, but it's also for fishing, clean water, dredging, and waterway access.
Reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. (Photo: Getty Images/ntzolov)
After months of political gamesmanship, two landmark infrastructure bills introduced under the Biden administration were still being debated in Congress at press time. First, the $1.2 trillion bipartisan "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," which focused on roads, bridges, water infrastructure, power grids, and broadband, was approved by the Senate in August and passed to the House for debate and adjustment. After House approval, the two bills must be consolidated into a final bill to be submitted to President Biden to sign into law.
A second $3.5 trillion Democratic proposal, the so-called "human infrastructure bill," was also under fierce debate, but it's the smaller bill that could most directly help boaters.
This first bill includes significant funding to benefit recreational boaters, including dredging, waterway access, dealing with derelict vessels, and invasive species, along with angling and boating programs. There are also provisions to streamline the federal permitting processes for many federal agencies; funding for broadband infrastructure; and for providing technical assessments for manufacturers to maximize energy efficiency, prevent pollution, improve efficient use of water, and conserve natural resources. To find out what all this might mean to you, let's cut through the political wonkiness and dig into a few details.
The most significant ticket item within the infrastructure budget for boaters is the nearly $650 million "Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2021," which reauthorizes the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through 2025. This fund, which expired at the end of this fiscal year on September 30, is one of the most successful "user pay — public benefits" federal funding programs, which relies on excise taxes (taxes imposed on goods, services, activities) paid on fishing and boating equipment, and boat fuel taxes that are returned to boaters through financial support for angling and boating programs. Boaters pay into it, and then boaters directly benefit from the fund through state-based conservation programs, recreational boating access, safety, aquatic resources education, and fisheries management and restoration. All a win-win.
Boating infrastructure funds improve navigation and facilities along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. (Photo: Getty Images/Brakefree)
Reauthorization of the Trust Fund is the top legislative priority for our BoatUS Government Affairs team. "The Trust Fund will support infrastructure grants; the Clean Vessel Act, which funds construction of pumpout and dump station facilities; the Coast Guard; and local boating safety programs," says David Kennedy, manager of BoatUS Government Affairs.
Scanning The Horizon
This new federal budget also provides funding to game plan for the future, addressing some new challenges we face as more folks take to the water. Kennedy gives examples, such as what to do with end-of-life-cycle recreational vessels and how to equitably fund waterway access points. He adds that this new infrastructure legislation authorizes funding for a comprehensive study on the growing number of nonmotorized vessels such as kayaks and paddleboards, and the resultant user conflicts and potential for increased boating accidents and fatalities. Of note, the owners of boats without engines do not pay into the Trust Fund but do have access to launch ramps and other recreational boater facilities.
This legislation also authorizes the development of a comprehensive national plan to remove derelict vessels and promote boat-recycling programs — both chronic issues recently reported in the pages of BoatUS Magazine.
The Trust Fund reauthorization also gives the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service more flexibility on where it distributes Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund (SFR) grant funds to state programs such as for fishery projects, boating access, and aquatic education. SFR also funds the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program, which funnels federal gas-tax monies that recreational boaters pay at the pump right back to the states to build facilities specifically to provide safe and protected harborage for transient boats 26 feet or more in length. Nationally, the BIG program has put more than $260 million back into boating since Congress created it in 1998.
The Trust Fund reauthorization legislation was sponsored by boater-friendly lawmakers Rep. Debbie Dingel (D-Mich.), Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.), Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.).
Sometimes it's complicated to read through legislative gobbledygook, but distinguishing among the following common terms helps to clarify:
Authorization: Congress states that money can be spent on a given item (but it still might not be spent in the end)
Appropriation: Congress gives its stamp of approval to spend money that had previously been authorized, and those funds are earmarked for only that use
Continuing resolution: Legislation enacted by Congress to allow government operations to continue operating until regular appropriations are enacted
Reconciliation: With a simple majority of votes, Congress can change mandatory or entitlement spending (but not Social Security), revenues, and the federal debt limit. Used 21 times since 1980, this right was sanctioned by the Congressional Budget Act. President Biden has said he prefers to work with a reconciliation bill, rather than eliminate the filibuster.
Other Highlights Of The Overall Spending Package
Of the $1.3 trillion bipartisan bill, it's interesting to note that only $550 billion is for "new" spending. The remaining funds are normally allocated each year for highways and other infrastructure projects. Here are some highlights of the new spending of interest to boaters:
$6 billion for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), on top of its $7 billion budget in the last budget, with funding for the study, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of inland and coastal navigation projects ($2.4 billion), and $100 million to increase the flexibility for USACE to respond to future natural disasters. The agency states it will initiate reforms to accelerate the completion of construction projects more cost effectively and increase the transparency of how federal taxpayer resources are spent
$200 million, including $100 million to the Department of Interior, for invasive species prevention, detection, and eradication, which is mostly enacted by individual states
$4.35 billion for Western water infrastructure, which will promote needed ecosystem restoration and make boating access more resilient across the West
$200 million for the NOAA Marine Debris Program, which promotes projects to reduce nonbiodegradable plastics and other debris in our oceans
$8.5 billion to the Army Corps of Engineers for port infrastructure
$47 billion for climate change and cybersecurity to address flooding, wildfires, coastal erosion, and droughts, along with other extreme weather events
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8 Ways the Military Spouse Employment Act Can Benefit You
Updated on June 3rd, 2019
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New legislation has recently been passed to help improve employment and childcare options for military spouses and families. The legislation is called the Military Spouse Employment Act.
If you're a military spouse, your spouse's career moves have probably affected your career. Good jobs can be hard to find and keep for military spouses who move frequently. Childcare needs further complicate the job search. Spouse employment issues can even cause service members to reconsider their military career path.
What is the Military Spouse Employment Act?
The Military Spouse Employment Act of 2018 was included in the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), along with the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2018.
President Donald Trump signed the NDAA into law on August 13, 2018.
Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia introduced both bills. Senator Kaine is co-chair of the Senate Military Family Caucus, a member of the Senate Armed Forces Committee, and the father of a Marine.
Over the past year, Senator Kaine has worked with military spouse and family groups to understand military spouse employment issues. As a result, Kaine wrote and introduced these two bills, which can greatly benefit military families.
How Can The Military Spouse Employment Act Help You?
Eight provisions from Kaine's two bills that comprise the Military Spouse Employment Act made it into the final NDAA for 2019. Here is what the legislation does, and how it can help you and your family:
Modifies Federal Hiring Authority
This speeds up the federal hiring process for job candidates who are military spouses. This is important because the most desirable jobs near military installations are often federal positions.
Expands Small Business Opportunities for Military Spouses on Military Installations
This will help remove obstacles for military spouses who want to start small businesses on base.
Instructs the DoD to Evaluate the Impact of Frequent Moves on Military Families
This instructs the Department of Defense to evaluate the impact that frequent moves have on military families, and to report these findings to Congress.
Instructs the DoD to Expand Educational Opportunities for Military Spouses
This aims to maximize the educational benefits currently available to military spouses, including career training programs, career counseling, and the underused MyCAA (this link will take you to CollegeRecon, our sister site). MyCAA, or the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account, provides scholarships for spouses to pursue associate degrees, certificates, and professional licenses.
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Increases Access to Affordable Childcare for Military Families
Because a lack of access to affordable childcare increases spouse unemployment, this aims to increase childcare access by increasing the number of DoD-cleared childcare providers, and by insuring an accurate number of childcare subsidies for each duty station.
Encourages the DoD to Establish Dependent Care Savings Accounts
This strongly encourages the DoD to make flexible spending accounts available to military families. These accounts allow families to save pre-tax money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket childcare expenses. This addresses some of the unique aspects of military life. Military families' frequent moves and occasional deployments may increase the need for military families to pay out-of-pocket for childcare.
Currently, uniformed service members and their families are the only group in the federal employment system who don't have access to these accounts.
Provides Military Spouses with Resources to Ease their Families' Transition to Civilian Life
This aims to help military families transition successfully to civilian life by extending spouses' access to Military One Source resources for a full year, rather than six months. Military One Source provides benefits such as non-medical mental health counseling, career help, and life coaching for veterans and military families after the transition to civilian life.
Increases Participation in Military Family Public-Private Partnerships
This aims to break down bureaucratic barriers to public-private partnerships between businesses and community organizations surrounding military installations. Many of these organizations would like to support military families, but the current process for making formal agreements needs to be simplified. This legislation directs the DoD to clarify the process for installation commanders.
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With two wildly different coasts, rugged and exposed Dartmoor National Park, dramatic sea views, beautiful rivers, cosy places to stay, and wonderful places to eat, Devon has something for everyone—the adventurers, the ramblers, foodies and the leisure seekers all find their place here.
The North and South coasts of Devon are very different. The South is gentle, with green cliffs that calmly join beaches and bleed into the sea. The North, however, has wild cliffs coloured in gorse flowers that suddenly drop into a tumultuous sea, with big waves that attract surfers from all over the world. Both coasts have excellent beaches, so you won't miss out either way!
Dartmoor is Devon's huge and windswept centre and is raw with unusual beauty. It separates the two coasts and is filled with rock tors, ancient forests and places so devoid of humans that you might feel as if you're the only person in the world. Walk for days through heather, discover the Devil's Cauldron, jump into clear freshwater pools, sledge down huge hills on snow in winter and discover cosy pubs to huddle in around the fire when the weather is less than great, as it often is on Dartmoor.
There's something about Devon which breeds creativity, and the Devon music scene is second to none. Plymouth, especially, is a hub of sultry voices and soaring solos, where bands from all walks of life come out of the woodwork to sing and party. Devon is also home to a whole host of exceptional music festivals, as well as pop-up sessions, acoustic gigs in beautiful churches and rooftop sundowner shows.
The South Hams are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it really is what it says on the tin. With rolling green hills, stunning woodland walks, golden beaches, rivers that meander slowly by vineyards and castles, life here goes by at a slower pace. Days in the South Hams are spent lazing in the sun, reclined in pubs and gentling SUPing on still waters.
Each August sees the British Firework Championships come to Plymouth. This sky extravaganza is held over two days and is free for everyone to come and watch. Gather a picnic blanket, a few bottles of wine and some friends, and set up camp on Plymouth Hoe to watch the skies ignite. Friends with boats are highly sought after this time of year; there's nothing better than floating out at sea under this magnificent show.
If you're a beer lover, then add Devon to your bucket list, stat. There are independent brewers all over the place, and you can find local ales made on Dartmoor, in fishing villages, in the middle of nowhere and tacked onto pubs. These ales are sold all around the county and in most pubs, so you can be sure whichever one you pop into, you'll be able to sample a local tipple.
Bonfire Night is a whole different ball game in Ottery Saint Mary, and shooting fireworks into the sky just isn't enough. Every year, tar barrels are set on fire and carried through the streets. As a visitor, you will need to practice some common sense and get out of the way pretty sharpish; there are no barriers to keep the punters away from the barrel carriers. Beer is sold in plastic cups from all the pubs, and food shops stay open late, so you can eat while watching the danger.
If you're into camping, you'll be into Devon. Set up your pitch on top of the cliffs at East Prawle, take a walk with alpacas, or hide away from it all in the woods in central Devon. And then there's Dartmoor, the only place in England where it is legal to wild camp almost wherever you fancy. You can pitch on top of a tor, if you so wish, next to rivers, or even inside a rocky cave.
Devon offers some of the finest cliff walking in the country. From Hartland Quay in North Devon, where the sheer cliffs plunge from the sky to the sea, to the rolling hills which slip into the surf in the south, every section of the South West Coast Path is a beauty of a stomp. Discover secret beaches, amble through woodland clinging precariously onto the edge of bluffs, end your day in a great pub overlooking the surf or with a barbecue in the sand. Walk for days in Dartmoor, exploring neolithic stone circles, tors and vistas. Exmoor, Devon's lesser-explored expanse of moorland, is equally pretty and has England's tallest cliffs to boot.
Clovelly, Appledore, Hope Cove, Croyde, Woolacombe, Dittisham and Salcombe are just a handful of pretty seaside dwellings which are picture-perfect and ever so Instagram-worthy. Wander up and down cobbled streets, shop in village delis and sit with your feet swinging over the sea while enjoying fish and chips.
Exeter and Plymouth offer different experiences. Exeter is polished, pretty and filled with sophisticated bars which trickle out onto the riverfront. You'll also find great shopping and the lovely Cathedral Green to lounge on with a smoothie or coffee in the summer. Plymouth, on the other hand, is a city of character. It's a bit grimy, with dark bars, grey buildings and loud nightlife, but the waterfront is a special place. You can jump off walls into the sea, laze around under the red-and-white-striped Smeaton's Tower and sip cider in the sun.
Food to Devon is what butter is to bread; it goes glove to hand. There's something in the air in Devon which calls to chefs far and wide and has resulted in a range of Michelin Star chefs and AA Rosette award-winning restaurants popping up everywhere. It's a foodie's heaven, and whether you're after top notch pub grub at The Treby Arms in Sparkwell, or fine dining on the moors at the Two Bridges Hotel, you're spoilt for choice.
Totnes is an ancient market town in the middle of the South Hams. It has a steep high street with indy galleries and shops, a well-preserved castle and the River Dart. If you knew nothing of Totnes, you would think it had charm, but that's about it. However, in 2006, Totnes launched as the Transition Town of Totnes, an initiative to bring the whole community together to tackle climate change and to work towards decreasing their environmental impact.
Devonians are a friendly bunch, and a holiday here is a refreshing break from the busyness and hostility of London. The locals will always say "Hello" as you amble down a village street. They'll offer you a lift if you're walking in the rain down a country lane, and they'll always strike up conversation in the pub over a pint.


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68 Hours in Haiti, Part 3: The Orphanage
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One of the coolest places we visited in Port au Prince was an indoor market filled with artists and their wares. Todd immediately found one woman, Yvette, chatted her up, and talked her into letting him pay way less than her asking price for some Haitian toys for his kiddos. Sadly, I'm not quite as good looking as Todd, and I ended up bartering with a dude…but that's for another blog.
In the market, though, we met up with an amazing group of people. Soles4Souls sponsored these Eco-tourist trips to some of the countries where they brought shoes. One of those trips coincided with our video shoot. Not only was this group of Americans here to help make the lives of these folks a little better, but they did it on their own dime. I was so utterly impressed, to say the least.
I learned that we would be visiting an orphanage that afternoon, and that these missionaries had brought surprises for the children who lived there. I could tell how excited they were, and I couldn't wait to see what was in store.
But first, we had to eat.
Believe it or not, one of the best fast-food meals I've ever eaten was in Port au Prince. The restaurant is called Épi d'Or, and they have exceptional hamburgers. But where this place really shines is with its pastries. They're amazing…as the entire restaurant was about to find out.
Wayne Elsey likes to play jokes. He prides himself on it. Sadly for his friend, Sammy, he does it often. As we were finishing our meals, this massive birthday cake with tons of candles was delivered to Sammy. Wayne had everyone sing Happy Birthday.Sammy dropped his head and slowly shook it back and forth. Wayne was grinning like a Cheshire cat. "Happy birthday buddy!" he said.
Sammy said some sort of expletive back. Had Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully tried to read his lips, he may have thought they were talking about eating at Fuddruckers.
When I made my way over to Sammy to give him my own well-wishes, he simply looked up at me and said in his Alabama drawl, "This is my third damn birthday since Christmas." I looked at Wayne who was now crying laughing.
We ended up donating the rest of the cake to the rest of the restaurant. Who knew that Wayne and Marie Antoinette had so much in common? (In fairness, there is no record that Marie ever uttered those words.)
After lunch, we hopped into the truck and drove toward the orphanage on the outskirts of Port au Prince. It's just one countless orphanages in Haiti. The numbers are pretty shocking. According to the Haiti Orphan Project, there were approximately 380,000 orphans…before the 2010 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Many experts say that after the quake, that number could easily be double. In a country of less than ten million people, that's a pretty staggering number any way you look at it.
Wayne told us that this one had no concrete buildings. Instead, large UNICEF tents provided refuge. Some were used for a housing, and another was used for a school. This orphanage was run by teachers, many of whom were orphans, themselves.
As we pulled into the parking area near the orphanage and got out of the truck, I noticed the air was noticeably fresher outside the city. It smelled of dust, fire, and earth… actually reminding me a little of how the west coast of Ireland smells on any given day. As I got my gear ready to film, I glanced over at the travel group and immediately saw their surprise for the kids.
Soccer balls. Dozens of them.
After we entered and exchanged pleasantries with the staff through Annie, our guide extraordinaire and speaker of five languages, the children were jumping out of their skin waiting to play with their new toys. Ranging anywhere from three to about twelve years old, they looked just like my own boys do on Christmas morning. They were screaming and yelling and were so over-the-moon excited. Their genuine happiness was infectious.
And God help a couple of the missionaries. The only way to bring all of these balls was if they were flattened. Now, they had to hand-pump dozens of them in eighty-five degree weather with minimal shade. One poor guy was sweating like Ted Stryker trying to land a plane.
Soon after the pumping was over, this 50X150 patch of land, surrounded by a corrugated metal fence, became a sea of dozens of children chasing balls all over the place. They flew through the air like they'd been shot out of a cannon…no one knowing the direction they came from, nor where they were going. Some would bounce off of the long-broken swings. Others almost knocked over the rickety slide. The rocky, grassless, dusty ground was not the normal soccer pitch that many of us are used to, and it didn't matter. The smiles told the story. The smiles intoxicated all of us.
After a few minutes of manic play, I walked around the yard with my camera still rolling. I saw Todd holding court with a bunch of kids. He was showing them pictures of his own children on his iPhone. As he leaned down to give the boys a better look, his tricep left the cover of his t-shirt, revealing a huge tattoo of a flower.
At that point, the iPhone might as well have been a brick phone. Todd told them, in English, what the tattoos meant, with Annie helping to translate. At one point, one kid tried to rub one of them off of his arm, not quite realizing that it was permanent. He started laughing. "They won't come off." It was at that moment when Todd showed me who he really is: the exact guy you see on TV.
When hosting Family Game Night, Whammy!, or Monopoly Millionaires Club, he always looks like he's having the time of his life. In fact, it would be easy to think that no one enjoys life that much; it has to be some sort of act. Yet here he was, a million miles away from the Academy Awards Red Carpet Show, playing soccer with these kids, sweating his ass off, proudly showing them his own children, and telling these kids what each of his tattoos meant.
I've seen Todd do some crazy things, but he also cares deeply about everything he puts his heart into. We had both come a long way from our days as young kids in radio together almost twenty years earlier, and I was honored that he was the one who was responsible for my current geography.
"Danny, we're goin' to Haiti."
I could have spent hours there, and in fact, was shocked when it was actually time to leave. I walked out of the gate and up the hill back towards the truck. I stopped on the hill and turned back to take one last shot of these children, still wound like tops over their good fortune.
It was Friday night, and I thought about what I would be doing in my own life on a Friday night. Maybe my wife Stephanie and I would make popcorn and watch a movie with our boys, Sam and Ben. Maybe we'd go on a hot date. Wine would definitely be involved.
But here were these kids…all of whom lost their parents, all of whom would sleep in a tent that night and for countless nights after, through the heat, the rain, or the thunder and lightning. Many would spend their whole lives in this 50X150 patch of land, not knowing the adventure of the rest of the world.
As I looked down at my camera, tears fell onto the viewfinder. I sobbed like I'd never sobbed in my life. I felt so much pain for their situation, and so much frustration that there was nothing more I could do for them.
But the compounding sadness was also for everyone that I knew back home. We all have lives and jobs and responsibilities, and very rarely do any of us exhibit the level of joy that exuded from these children. In fact, many people that I know are so caught up with the day-to-day that they forget what a gift life truly is, and I include myself in that condemnation. These kids did not take life for granted.
I was helpless, powerless, and I simultaneously thanked and cursed God for all that I had. It was one of the lowest moments of my life.
As I sat in the back of the truck bouncing over the terrain, I asked Wayne, "How do you do it? How do you see such devastation and still hope to make a dent?"
He closed his eyes. "I get some sleep. And then if I wake up, I've lived to fight another day."
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Twenty Years On: Reasonable Doubt
Jun 17, 2016 / Music
There tend to be two primary reasons as to why an album can achieve longevity in popular culture.
Reason One: it's incredibly good. Think Stankonia, Pink Moon, Ok Computer, Boxer – whatever. These records can be remembered for their music prowess alone, and god forbid you try and disagree. Grass is green, the sky is blue, and Hunky Dory is a masterpiece. End of class.
Reason Two, is often far more interesting: it's incredibly significant.
Let's use The Libertines for example. Up The Bracket, their debut album, was, on a musical level, a much better record. Yet, when you think of the band, it's near impossible to do so without picturing the infamous image of Carl and Pete sprawled around each other that graced the cover sleeve of their eponymous follow-up. Their sophomore effort is considered more important because of what it represented contextually – the drugs, the fights, the meltdowns; all of the history that Libs fans and music scholars alike consider part of the band's mythology resonates deeply throughout the album. It illustrates a group of young men falling apart, which, eventually, is exactly what happened. It's importance as a piece of British culture cannot be hyperbolised.
It's extremely rare that a piece of music can become a mainstay for both of these reasons, but twenty years on, here we are with Reasonable Doubt, the 1996 debut LP released by a young New York rapper who went by the name of Jay-Z.
Let's hop back onto Reason One. It isn't strange for an artist or act to peak with their debut – it's a curse that claims many. But, in Jay-Z, you have one of the most important and consistent artists of the last two decades, with an output that rivals anyone else in the business. However, in Reasonable Doubt, you have a record that even the man himself refers to as his strongest – and this is the same man responsible for The Blueprint and The Black Album. Lofty claims, but who are we to argue.
And then we have our second all important reason. The wider significance.
I'll break this down:
Firstly, you dissect Jay's rhymes. There's an arrogant bravado to what he's saying and the audible smirk with which its delivered – a sense of entitlement, if you will, from a young man who originally wanted to title the record Heir To The Throne. The Brooklyn MC never shies from his criminal past, but elicits a certain post-Gangster awareness, too, about the lifestyle's murky implications. It was clear that much like his compatriot Nas, Jay was far cleverer than the initial obnoxiousness would have you believe.
Secondly, you have the appearance from The Notorious B.I.G; the guest-spot from Jay's fellow New Yorker was quite the coup for the young rapper, and during the aptly titled Brooklyn's Finest, the padawan more than holds his own against the master. See my previous point about the original album title – this was a transitional moment in hip-hop culture; a passing of the crown.
Finally, you have the context in which the album was released.
After much turmoil and hard graft, the unsigned Jay-Z was finally offered a deal by Payday Records, with whom he released his first solo single. However, in a move that was as daring as it was unconventional, Jay, unhappy with the Payday's proficiency, spurned the contract to form his own label. He then released Reasonable Doubt in a joint venture with Priority Records and his brand new company, an organisation that went by the name of Roc-A-Fella Records. Sound familiar?
From a small office in New York City, Roc-A-Fella became the platform for which Jay-Z was able to launch Reasonable Doubt and his subsequent career. Twenty years later, he isn't just a rapper, nor is he just a businessman – he's 'a business, man'. Here you have a man who isn't just a figure within the music industry, but is a large proportion of it. He's a powerhouse, an empire and a master of his craft, one who has outgrown the glass ceiling his genre built to project himself into the musical stratosphere.
Twenty years on, Reasonable Doubt remains not just because it's musically superb, but because it was the first stepping stone on the heir's way to the top. Take a listen to the record – it's evident that he was always going to be king.


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Retrospective: Radiohead – In Rainbows
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introduction to In Rainbows and in fact Radiohead was, as disappointingly as I care to admit, whilst watching the first instalment to the disaster that people now refer to as 'Twishite'. My eleven year old self could barely contain herself watching Twilight, and shockingly this wasn't due to Robert Pattinson's constipated face or Kristen Stewart's awful acting. In fact it was the ending, the iconic In Rainbows song that was '15 Steps', and would be played on repeat in my bedroom for the next several weeks.
Even as the seventh album of a decidedly iconic band, it is evident that In Rainbows was always a game changer for Radiohead fans and anyone else with the ability to hear. Anyone with even a modicum of taste is sure to sigh in satisfaction at even the mention of 'Weird Fishes/ Arpeggi'. Thom Yorke's vocals remain both beautiful and broody, essential for the average teenage listener. However, there was always something different. Each song remains a standalone success, and a standalone sound, unlike many of the current indie factory productions.
The surprising thing about this album was undoubtably the changes in sound. At the height of their success, it is clear that the band didn't try to shy away from any chance to experiment. Whether it was the strange electronic thrum of 'House of Cards' or the lethargy of 'Videotape,' every song carries a spirit and a sense of admiration in every producer in the industry. The album manages to completely meet your expectations, while knocking them right over with a 1974 Fender Telecaster at the same time.
every song carries a spirit
Despite the enigmatic and sometimes unintelligible lyrics of pretty much every song, it is evident that the beauty is in the ear of the listener. Take 'Reckoner,' a personal favourite of mine. With only three interchangeable, intertwining verses, the song is both simplistic and poignant: "Because we separate/Like ripples on a blank shore". Everyone who appreciated this album always had a different song that was their favourite, a different lyric that spoke to them, proving that for each person, there was a message in the madness.
People will always argue that one album over the other has more merit. In Rainbows will always have people at odds with why it was such a great album. Whether it was Yorke's magnetic vocals, or the ability of 'Nude' to make you feel deflated even in the happiest of circumstances, people will always hold a special place in their Spotify playlists for this feat in music.
Oct 26, 2017 By Jaysim Hanspal Filed Under: Album Reviews, Music Tagged With: Thom Yorke, Radiohead, Jaysim Hanspal, In Rainbows, Nude, Weird Fishes
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From 'made in China' to 'designed in China'
MaryLou Costa is a key member of the Marketing Week features team and her blog brings her unique Australian perspective to brands. She also oversees the Market Research Focus weekly bulletin.
By MaryLou Costa	 30 Sep 2011 4:34 pm
The hot tickets for London Fashion Week last week might have been for the likes of Burberry and Dolce and Gabbana but there was some growing intrigue created by some less than household names that have come from an unlikely fashion destination – China.
While the names Haiping Xie and Deng Hao have yet to command their own glossy fashion spreads, their shows still packed out the Vauxhall Fashion Scout hall.
The better known of the pair, Haiping Xie, put up a good fight to show that Chinese couture can hold its own against its more established European and American counterparts.
Xie served up a daydreamy mix of Oriental prints and modern cuts, being both fashion forward and respectful of his country's heritage. Deng Hao offered a more regal and formal collection, featuring jewel colours of purple, cobalt, burgundy and emerald.
Haiping Xie at London Fashion Week
Both designers hail from the Chinese region of Shenzhen, whose growing clothing industry is brewing into a new global fashion hub. Shenzhen pieces were also on show in the neighbouring exhibition hall, featuring an array of pieces from Shenzhen-grown brands such as Sefon, Mymo, and Jones & Co.
Chinese fashion brands on display
The Shenzhen cohort has been exhibiting at London Fashion Week for the past four years to ever growing audiences, yet we've still to see the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow or Beyonce donning a Shenzhen made piece. It seems that the traditional situation of 'made in China' is still at odds with this new concept of 'designed in China'.
Even after four years, cracking the design conscious, style savvy UK and European market is still proving to be a big task for Chinese brands, no matter how designer, haute couture and one off they are. Audiences are hard to win over and still see images of piles of knock off designer bags and sunglasses when they think of China.
After the catwalk show, I chatted to Madam Shen Yong Fang, president of the Shenzhen Garment Industry Association, about the challenges the brands she represents faces. She says clothing from Shenzhen is making its way into big name retailers like Harvey Nichols and Harrods, but as part of a white-label partnership as opposed to the more ideal approach of branded distribution.
"The retailers recognise the quality of our products, but they want to buy the products and put their own brands on them," she explained.
Rather than being disheartened, Madam Shen says the white label strategy will pave the way for the holy grail of branded distribution. Indeed, this is beginning to work in other sectors, such as in telecoms, where Chinese giant ZTE is gradually rolling out branded low cost smartphones after entering most of its markets outside China with a white label strategy; its products originally being branded by network operator brands such as Vodafone or T-Mobile.
But Madam Shen is not dillusional; acknowledging that it would be a good five to 10 years before Chinese fashion brands gain serious momentum with consumers outside Asia. Shenzhen-based brands that have gained a following in South-East Asia, such as Myteno, Lapargay, Ground Susan, Moreline, Marisfrolg and Yinger, will be the likely candidates for European and American popularity, she added.
Madam Shen also suggested that Chinese fashion brands might take a leaf out of the books of European brands looking to penetrate the Chinese market, using a strategy of collaboration with local brands – for example, partnering with a European fashion brand or designer to raise awareness in a way that isn't too confronting for the audiences they are trying to reach.
Designer Haiping Xie was also taking questions after his catwalk show, and he said that while his brand's strength was incorporating his heritage into his designs, it was also a challenge to communicate this to audiences.
"My last collection incorporated stories about China's royal families going back some 300 years. The pattern of the dragons on the dresses, where and how they were used on the garments all followed rules according to this royal tradition," he said.
"As for this year's collection, although it contains traditional Chinese cultural elements too, I have incorporated them into a modern style. But without an understanding of this cultural and historical background, I can imagine it is hard for a Western audience to fully understand the collection."
Another Haiping Xie design
But like Madam Shen, Haiping Xie acknowledged that consumer perceptions of China would not change overnight, and that translating his success outside China would be a long term goal.
Despite their slow and steady view of their trajectory into Europe, Haiping Xie and his contemporaries need a strong injection of good old fashioned marketing – engaging more aggressively with retailers, magazines, social media and fashion bloggers. Certainly there is a ripe opportunity to reach out to eager fashion bloggers, and convincing some that they will be seen as brave and bold for adopting Chinese designers is surely a job worth doing.
I can understand the value and intent behind the slow and steady approach, but if Chinese fashion brands want to demonstrate they are capable of doing red carpet glamour or trendy seasonal pieces as good as the likes of Burberry or Dior, or even upmarket high street brands, they need to ramp the pace up to really captivate fashion lovers.
B2B firms failing on social media
Russell Parsons
Business to business firms are wasting millions on social media strategies that do not fully exploit the opportunities the channel offers, according to a report.
Customer titles explore online engagement
Jo Roberts
As more brands move the readers of their print magazines down a digital route by providing exclusive online content, Jo Roberts asks if the writing is on the wall for hard copy titles.
Orange investigated over misleading marketing
Everything Everywhere's Orange network is being investigated by the telecoms watchdog following customer complaints that it uses misleading marketing and sales practices.
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You're sleeping soundly with your favorite feline curled up at your side, but a sudden, a snore can seriously ruin the moment.
Snoring cats aren't as common as snoring dogs or people, and it's natural to be slightly worried—as well as sleep-deprived. In most cases, however, cat snoring is nothing to worry about. There is a chance it's medical related, but your cat's snores could also be part of a simpler problem.
Here are a few common reasons why cats snore and how you can help quiet their breathing to earn yourself a good night's rest.
Certain cat breeds are especially prone to snoring because of the shape of their face and mouth. They're called brachycephalic breeds, but they're best known for being "flat-faced cats." Persian and Himalayan cats are examples. These cats have characteristically smooshed-looking faces, shortened nose bones, and narrow nasal passageways. They also have larger soft palates at the back of their mouth that can further restrict airflow. All of these physical features combine to make it difficult for air to make it past the nose and mouth.
The Fix: If your cat's facial features are seriously restricting their breathing, your vet might recommend surgery to widen their nasal openings. Surgery comes with risks, however, and it isn't always worth it. If surgery is not an option, there's no guaranteed way to stop a flat-faced cat from snoring. Make sure there are no other contributing factors like weight or allergies before buying your first pair of ear plugs.
Overweight cats have a high tendency to snore. This same rule applies to people, and it has to do with neck fat. Extra cushion around the neck narrows the airway and makes it harder to breathe. When the cat is asleep, that extra strain on their respiratory system results in snoring.
The Fix: The best way to help your overweight cat breath easier is to help them lose the extra pounds. Encourage them to move around and exercise on a regular basis. Invest in toys that require movement, and engage them in one-on-one playtime to keep them interested. You can even try harnessing your cat with a leash and taking them on walks. You'll also need to adjust their diet to promote better nutrition — consult with your vet.
Laying with their head tilted at an odd angle or with their neck turned in a specific direction can also restrict airflow. If your cat seems to be sleeping normally but suddenly lets out a snore after they change positions, pay attention to how they moved.
The Fix: Your cat might not appreciate you disturbing their sleep, but carefully and gently adjust their position. Move their head so their neck is straight and not strained. Monitoring them and paying attention to their favorite sleeping positions can help you determine which sleeping positions lead to snoring. You can also invest in a larger cat bed to make sure they're not awkwardly cramming themselves into a tiny area that requires them to tilt their head while asleep.
Signs of allergies include sneezing, coughing, wheezing, eye discharge, and snoring.
The Fix: The best way to determine what kind of allergy your cat is suffering from is to visit the vet. Describe their diet and habits in full detail. You might need to experiment with different types of food to narrow down possibilities. If you can pinpoint the allergen, you can stop the snoring by removing it from the cat's life. Keeping their bedding and the carpet clean will also limit their exposure to common allergens like pollen and dust.
Anything blocking the movement of air through the nasal passages can cause snoring–and that includes an inhaled blade of grass or piece of kitty litter. There could also be tumors or polyps growing in their nose. There's potential for tumors to be cancerous, but polyps are benign. They grow from mucus membranes and cause sneezing, difficulty breathing, and nasal discharge.
The Fix: Even if it's only a blade of grass, never try to remove an obstruction from your cat's nose on your own. Visit the vet and have them do the procedure with professional equipment and techniques. For tumors, you'll need your vet to determine if it's cancerous or not. Benign tumors and polyps can usually be removed with a simple procedure.
Snoring is often a symptom of an upper respiratory infection or chronic nasal inflammation. If that's the case, the snoring will also be accompanied by other signs of illness. These could include regular coughing, sneezing, panting, lethargy, and lack of appetite.
The Fix: Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as you notice symptoms of illness. In this case, the snoring is no longer your main concern. Your vet might recommend antibiotics or another treatment depending on the diagnosis. If you address the issue of your cat's health, the snoring should stop when they get better.


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AlcoholEdu and Haven have been introduced at DePaul
Modules ensure basic level of knowledge about alcohol and consent
Katelyn Polich / 9/30/2016 / Twitter / Facebook
Two new educational modules, AlcoholEdu and Haven, were introduced to Discover and Explore Students in fall of 2015, and this fall it was opened up to transfer, graduate and law students. AlcoholEdu, an interactive, online program that teaches students about the effects of alcohol and how to handle tricky situations involving alcohol; and Haven, a program that educates students about healthy relationships, sexual consent and bystander intervention, are used by a number of colleges and universities across the country.
Shannon Suffoletto, the director of Health Promotion and Wellness and the person responsible for implementing and administering the modules, answered a few questions about the program.
Q. What is the main purpose of these programs?
A. Many universities offer online educational modules for students as they enter their institution. Our goal is for all students who enter DePaul University to have similar baseline knowledge about sexual & relationship violence and alcohol & drug use so they can make informed choices. We will build on the knowledge learned in these modules throughout students' time here at DePaul by continuing to reinforce the Take Care DePaul message in various programs and initiatives.
Q. Are the modules effective at increasing knowledge about these issues?
A. So far, data we've collected from the modules show changes in students' knowledge of these issues and attitudes towards them.
Q. How are Chicago Quarter Mentors (CQMs)and Common Hour involved with the programs?
A. The common hour module that the CQMs facilitate about health and wellness builds on the information in AlcoholEDU and Haven. CQM's check on students' progress with the modules and encourage their completion. They are a nice compliment to one another.
Q. By when are students expected to complete the program?
A. There is a part I and part II for BOTH modules. Part I has already opened and closed. Part II will OPEN October 3rd. All new students who completed Part I of BOTH modules will receive an email with instructions for Part II. Part II will close October 28th, 2016.
The division hopes to expand the university's reach with these programs, and will work with faculty and staff, particularly in graduate programs, to encourage student completion of the modules.
If you have any questions about AlcoholEdu or Haven, contact Kate Lower, acting director.
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Space Control: An Air Force-Navy Rivalry for the Slipspace Age
Posted on October 18, 2018 December 17, 2019 by domainlibration
Pictured above: An Air Force SS-110 Longsword posed for a static display, highlighting its array of available air-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, smart bombs, and nuclear ordnance. Art by Isaac Hannaford, courtesy of Egmont Publishing and 343 Industries. (Halo: Warfleet)
The orbital domain has become more militarized than any point in history. The military industrial complex has capitalized on matured, economic launch platforms, allowing the proliferation of defense satellite constellations. These satellites do not host offensive or defense weapons. Not yet.
Hawkish world leaders in this warming geopolitical landscape have looked up towards the stars for an edge high above their adversaries. In the United States, the likes of the United Launch Alliance (a co-venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin) and Elon Musk's SpaceX are emboldened by calls by the Trump administration for a new entity, a sixth combatant uniformed service: the United States Space Force.
This "space force" aims to seize all orbital functions from the still-youthful U.S. Air Force, itself having pried near-absolute control from the U.S. Navy at the turn of the millennium. Recent proposals have called for stripping responsibility for space operations from the entirety of the armed forces. This proposed United States Space Force would be charged as the sole administrative, operational, and procurement agency for the increasingly accessible orbital and outer space warfighting domain. Such a monopoly for an entire domain (alongside land, sea, air, and cyber) is unprecedented within the modern U.S. Armed Forces, and for very good reason.
Military aviation in the United States at the outset of the First World War was segregated between the Department of War (Army) and the Department of the Navy—the Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. A proper air force as we know it, functionally separate of the Army, would not be established until the Second World War; thereafter made fully independent as the U.S. Air Force in 1947. During those wartime and interwar years the two competing military departments would ensure the air domain would be free from a flinching monopoly.
The Army was charged with aerospace defense for the Continental United States (CONUS) and its colonial empire. Later, with the emergence of the Army Air Forces, land-based strategic and tactical bombing would become the soon-to-be independent service's forte. The Department of the Navy would develop a responsibility scheme followed to this day. Navy air wings (formerly groups) operated from Fleet's carriers to project power across Earth's vast oceans. The Marine Corps, as the expeditionary force-in-readiness, maintained highly-mobile, land-based air wings to support fleet maneuvers; on occasion they would operate from the Navy's big flattops. The Coast Guard, as expected, would carry out amphibious life-saving and civil security operations from CONUS and throughout the empire.
Pictured Above: Navy frigate UNSC Savannah (FFG-371) is escorted by a section of the Air Force's prototype YSS-1000 Sabre fighter-interceptors above Reach, 14 August 2552. Screenshot courtesy of Halopedia, the Halo encyclopedia. (Halo: Reach)
In 1947, the U.S. Air Force gained total autonomy from the Army in the midst of a new, Nuclear Age. Airmen coming off a high, believing they had single-handedly won the Second World War, thought the age of conventional warfighting had come to a close. The atomic massacres at Hiroshima and Nagasaki displayed the raw, destructive potential of nuclear weapons. Air Force leaders sought to capitalize on these developments and lobby within U.S. Congress for a monopoly not on air power and the aerial domain, but warfighting itself. Everything from the Navy's fleet carriers to the Army Infantry was considered obsolete in the face of very-heavy strategic bombers armed with nuclear ordnance. President Truman encouraged this perspective.
With the 1949 cancellation of the United States-class supercarrier, a sea-based nuclear deterrent, the famed "Revolt of the Admirals" began. Navy and Marine officers sitting before Congress systematically shot down the eager Air Force's proposal to do away with the Fleet entirely. The eagerness of the youthful service emboldened a public affairs machine to sway the American people, and thus Congress, to the perceived economy and strategic superiority of wholesale nuclear warfare.
The Korean War of 1950-53 safeguarded an Air Force grounded by modern war from dismantling its senior sister services. The Navy would retain and refine a supercarrier design in service to this day while the Army maintained an aviation component to deliver and support land forces, albeit stripped of most fixed-wing assets.
The aerospace defense scheme of the 26th century United Nations Space Command is no different. The Army maintains aviation in-support of its land forces, the Marine Corps continues as an expeditionary force-in-readiness, and the Office of Naval Intelligence does spooky things no one else wants to bother with. That just leaves the Air Force and Navy.
In the early years of Halo, the Fleet was thought to be of absolute importance to the United Nations Space Command. Fans like myself wondered, "What need is there for an Army or Air Force when a single Navy cruiser can deploy both Longsword fighters and Marines?" Canon reflected this. For nine years the Army and Air Force went almost entirely unmentioned, even in passing. With Bungie's final entry, 2010's Halo: Reach, military-minded fans within the community would receive a rude awakening.
Halo: Reach introduced the fandom to SPARTAN-III commandos separated from the Navy and Office of Naval Intelligence that trained them. Now our beloved supersoldiers were in the grounded clutches of Army Special Warfare. Our protagonist SPARTAN-B312, the mystical "Noble Six," was an Air Force test pilot prior to their reassignment to Reach. Supporting us were Army Infantry and Rangers, a far-cry from the gung-ho leathernecks usually accompanying the Master Chief. Army Pelicans and Air Force Longswords stood-in for the Naval Aviators who raced us from one ringworld to the next.
Yet, we were still left with questions of functional and area responsibility between the land-based Air Force and the celestial Navy. Surely this must be cause, in-universe, for intense service rivalry with the two military departments stepping all over each other's toes in the orbital battlespace. Now, in hindsight, we can see that Bungie and 343 Industries may not have known what to do with this, at least in the public eye. The minutiae of canon is largely unimportant to the day-to-day affairs of these institutions. Casually stating this or that can and will open up a can of worms down the road—it's more work than is necessary.
Recent developments have allowed myself to clarify and rectify the internal military boundaries of the United Nations Space Command.
For 2004's Halo 2 players made their way back to Earth just in time to combat the coming Covenant invasion. The Prophet of Regret lead the Fleet of Sacred Consecration with its pair of assault carriers and handful of escorting battlecruisers against the defending, reinforced UNSC Home Fleet. 300 orbital weapon platforms (OWP) were oriented in a geosynchronous pattern between Lord Hood's Home Fleet and the Earth below. These OWPs, networked in battle clusters of three stations each, were armed with a single Super MAC gun and batteries of point defense guns. At the helm stood the Navy's sailors in their pretty dress white uniforms.
Pictured above: A UNSC Navy heavy cruiser transits past the Athens-Cairo-Malta Battle Cluster in Earth orbit, 20 October 2552. Screenshot courtesy of Halopedia, the Halo encyclopedia. (Halo 2)
Upon our return to Earth in 2007's Halo 3, Commander Miranda Keyes provided the following report to the Master Chief: "The Prophet of Truth's ships breached the Lunar perimeter. Smashed what was left of the Home Fleet." That didn't set well with myself at the time. Didn't we just see Lord Hood fighting off that very Covenant fleet from orbit aboard Cairo Station? Surely this must be hyperbole.
It was not. The UNSC's Home Fleet was indeed decimated by Truth's fleet, yet Earth's Orbital Defense Grid remained.
2018's Halo: The Official Spartan Field Manual has offered definitive clarification: The Orbital Defense Grid and its 300 Super MAC-armed stations weren't Navy assets, they were operated by the Air Force. Cue the mind blown gifs.
You may be wondering, "Natalie, how can that be? In Halo 2 they showed only Navy sailors at the helm and Marines defending the station. Lord Hood isn't Air Force now, is he?" No, Lord Hood, the current Chief of Naval Operations and Commander-in-Chief Fleet, is most certainly not an Airman. Those Marines were likely his personal security detail. The station itself? That is Air Force through and through.
To explain the overwhelming presence of Navy officers at the controls of Cairo Station, bear in mind that Sergeant Major Avery Johnson, a Marine's Marine, was also adorned in Navy officers' dress whites. We are able to surmise that this is merely an oversight and economic use of game assets by Bungie in 2004. Halo 2 did not have the healthiest of development cycles to expect them to dress Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen in their own unique dress uniforms.
Pictured above: The YSS-1000 Sabre, predecessor to the F-41E Broadsword in service with the Air Force and Navy since 2554. Concept art and render courtesy of Microsoft Studios and Bungie.
The YSS-1000 Sabre fighter-interceptor was developed by the UNSC Air Force for colonial aerospace defense. Sabres incorporated the first energy shielding aboard an operational aerospace craft for the UNSC. As well, they'd be armed with miniaturized Medusa missiles similar to those sported by the Spartan's OF-92 Booster Frames. SPARTAN-B312 is the first known augmented airman having served as a test pilot on Sabre.
At Reach these prototype craft would be used to great effect in warding off the Covenant Fleet of Valiant Prudence, sortied to defend vital Navy orbital shipyards and deploying boarding parties aboard the alien's warships. Though unfielded in vast quantities, the YSS-1000 would inspire similar upgrades for post-war production of F-41 Broadswords and SS-110 Longswords.
Pairing fighters like Broadsword with the Orbital Weapon Platforms high above colonial worlds, we know now that the Air Force is the main force provider for aerospace defense in the orbital battlespace. At Meridian, the Air Force would maintain aerospace superiority against the might of the Covenant for three years. This action stands out amongst nearly all other UNSC efforts in the war. Only the wartime record of the SPARTAN-II's and Admiral Cole's Third Fleet in the Harvest Campaign can compare.
Air Combat Command and Orbital Defense Command maintain prime warfighting assets for a UNSC increasingly finding itself in a new paradigm, as an astropolitical and military superpower venturing further and further out into the universe.
In the years following the Covenant War the Air Force would grow a close bond with Spartan Operations, the sixth, newly established military department of the UNSC. A cross-service laboratory was stood-up by the Air Force to further evaluate the feasibility of augmented personnel as fighter pilots. Operational certification for individual Spartan pilots on the latest aerospace craft was also provided. Air Force Special Operations assets are routinely detached to support Spartan deployments to far-off locales, such as the Forerunner shield world Requiem.
Pictured above: UNSC Infinity (INF-101) sorties with Expeditionary Strike Group ONE from Earth. Art by Isaac Hannaford, courtesy of Egmont Publishing and 343 Industries. (Halo Mythos)
Having developed such a special relationship with the Navy over the course of the Covenant War, the Air Force of tomorrow is a far cry from the spiteful, cocky young service its predecessors were some 600 years prior. Earth has escaped the ultimate tragedy on two occasions in the 2550s. This is a testament to the bond two once warring sister services have forged through the perils of galactic war.
The Navy, meanwhile, mostly operates in the domain beyond immediate orbit—the celestial sea. Fleet Command, in-conjunction with UNICOM's Fleet Marine Forces, sortie out into the wild unknown to conduct missions on behalf of the President of the Unified Earth Government, to maintain a space and expeditionary force-in-readiness to perform their bidding. Once backed into one corner after another, long-range deployments to Earth's wayward Outer Colonies and the Joint Occupation Zone in former Covenant territory have become the norm for the Fleet.
Carrier Battle Groups, the mainstay of fleet actions since the Second World War, continue their primacy as the go-to force projection asset. Supercarriers like Trafalgar and Infinity stood toe-to-toe against the Covenant as peers. These capital ships would deploy carrier air wings of dozens and hundreds of fighters, interceptors, and other space control and combat support craft. Unlike the Air Force, however, Navy and Marine Corps fighters would take the fight to the Covenant menace, not react to them.
Lord Hood has since rebuilt the peacetime Navy department into a leaner, meaner, and more adaptable deep space force, one that would make Admiral Cole green with envy and those angsty American admirals of 1949 roll in their graves. All is well within the United Nations Space Command. The six military departments still have interservice squabbling from time to time. Passionate rivalries persist among a few hardliners at the top, yet mild the further you get down the chain of command.
The Air Force and Navy as depicted in the Halo universe serve as a model for humanity's military endeavors to come. The proposed United States Space Force would serve only as a strategic and tactical blunder monopolizing the entirety of the warfighting domain under its corporate grasp. This is easily avoidable through mutual cooperation and well-defined areas and functions of responsibility between the armed services active today.
As Earth's military powers today establish a constant presence and aggressive posture in orbit, sooner rather than later, we must consider the ramifications of a humanity no longer confined to a single planet. They must contend with nations unilaterally seeking to capitalize on space and maintain space supremacy by circumventing or altogether ignoring the pacifist Outer Space Treaty. The coming war will surely cement the orbital domain within the annals of warfighting. Only time will tell if constellations of communications, reconnaissance, and surveillance satellites will be joined by orbital weapon platforms littered with railguns and lasers.
To my darling Isabella, I wouldn't be bothering to write without your support. I also offer my thanks today to friends Haruspis and Lor 'Tarkam for encouraging me this past week.
Snohomish, WA, USA
Tags: 20th Century, 21st Century, 26th Century, Aerospace, Air Force, Military History and Tactics, Navy, UNSCCategories: Commentary
2 thoughts on "Space Control: An Air Force-Navy Rivalry for the Slipspace Age"
LiquidFolly says:
Is that a mf Frogblast reference? That's preety guud.
domainlibration says:
No idea what it means but it's been stuck in my head since 2003 😋
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Fall-la-la-la-la-la, fall is my absolute favorite season, and not just because my birthday takes place in it. When you're sitting inside and it's grey outside with a subtle cool breeze in the air I can't help but feel filled with warmth. My favorite thing to do during this time is cozy up inside with a mug of hot apple cider in one of my favorite oversized sweaters. Can you believe Thanksgiving is in two weeks!? I am anxiously awaiting the house being filled with food and laughter, the scent of cinnamon in the air and to put up the Christmas tree decorated with all of my favorite ornaments. ANYWAY.. I just love a nice big sweater that I can feel tiny underneath (like wearing your boyfriend's shirt) and since its not too too cold I can still wear a skirt without tights, but my boots do add some extra warmth.
On the subject of my boots, I am obsessed, so freakin obsessed. After seeing the same pair by Stuart Weitzman on Olivia Palermo and Kate Moss they were at the top of my wishlist for my Birthday (which was two weeks ago) and YAY ME, I got them! You may no longer think of these as stripper boots because we all know once Vogue gives the sign off for something it's IN. Thigh high boots are huge right now and every editor, model and blogger alike is wearing them, so I highly suggest trying out a pair for yourself.
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Q: Entity Framework CTP 5 RelatedTo Attribute not working Using Entity Framework CTP 5 I am trying to make a list of foreign keys in my class.
But I keep getting an error which says RelatedTo can not be found.
Here is the code:
public class VertragsVerweis : GenericBLL
{
    [Key]
    public String Uid
    {
        get;
        set;
    }

    public String VertagsVerweisNr
    {
        get;
        set;
    }

    public String Bezeichnung
    {
        get;
        set;
    }

    public Boolean Reparatur
    {
        get;
        set;
    }

    [RelatedTo(RelatedProperty="Artikel")]
    public List<Artikel> Artikelen
    {
        get;
        set;
    }
}

This gives me the error:

Error 2   The type or namespace name 'RelatedTo' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) C:\Documents and Settings\wep\Bureaublad\WEPProject\branches\codefirst Entity Framework\BusinessLogic\BusinessLogic\VertragsVerweisBLL.cs   37  10  BusinessLogic

For some reason it DOES recognize the Key Attribute from System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations. Why does it not recognize RelatedTo?

A: AFAIK the "RelatedTo"-Attribute did not make it into the RC. List of supported annotions is here under section 8: ADO Team blog
EDIT: I found the blog entry I was looking for originaly: EF design blog. "RelatedTo" is listed under "New Data Annotation Attributes", where they say that they propose these attributes.

A: I would recommend you upgrade to EF4.1 ... Perhaps your problem is solved with that. If not - update your question :)


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Q: I have problem about memory leak caused by WindowsFormsHost in WPF I write WPF App.
But I have some problems about memory leak caused by WindowsFormsHost.
This is Sample Code
public class Class1 : WindowsFormsHost{
    public Class1()
    {
    }

    protected override void Dispose(bool disposing)
    {
        base.Dispose(disposing);
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and then called Class1 like that.
<Window
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xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
xmlns:d="http://schemas.microsoft.com/expression/blend/2008"
xmlns:local="clr-namespace:WpfApp5"
xmlns:mc="http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/markup-compatibility/2006"
Title="Window1"
Width="800"
Height="450"
mc:Ignorable="d">
<Grid>
    <local:Class1 x:Name="classes" />
</Grid>

After Run App, I repeated action like Open window1 and close window1,
and then Check memory.
Even though GC collects memory, Class1 is alive in memory a lot.
What should I do, how do I remove Class1 from memory?
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