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Twin Cities program uses solar as incentive to expand affordable housing
by Frank Jossi December 15, 2020 December 14, 2020
The Metropolitan Council's Solar-for-Vouchers pilot program aims to use solar to entice property owners to invest in affordable housing. Credit: Marufish / Flickr / Creative Commons
The Metropolitan Council is seeking building owners who are interested in solar and open to increasing the number of units eligible for Section 8 vouchers.
A regional planning agency in the Twin Cities is offering to help suburban rental property owners add solar panels to their buildings in exchange for setting aside additional apartments for low-income renters.
The Metropolitan Council's Solar-for-Vouchers pilot program is recruiting building owners who are interested in solar and willing to increase the number of units eligible for Section 8 vouchers.
"We're looking to be able to find that sweet spot of someone who's interested in solar and open to having more vouchers," Peter Lindstrom, a former suburban mayor who represents several northern suburbs on the Metropolitan Council.
Those that meet the requirements will gain access to group purchasing and a streamlined permitting process estimated to shave 5% to 15% from the cost of a solar installation.
It's an innovative and potentially first-of-its-kind approach aimed at using the growing financial appeal of solar to entice property owners to invest in desperately needed affordable housing.
The Twin Cities is one of the nation's tightest housing markets for low-income renters. Despite enormous growth in multifamily housing in the region, few of the thousands of apartments recently built are affordable for low- and moderate-income residents. Many of the region's Section 8 programs, which use money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help residents pay their rent, remain closed to new applicants as COVID-19 and the lack of affordable housing spiked demand.
Under the federally funded Section 8 program, applicants often wait years for vouchers that reduce the cost of rent to about 30% of their monthly household income. Even after winning that lottery, though, many still struggle to find an apartment where the property owner will accept the vouchers. In 2019, only 56% of Section 8 participants could find an apartment to rent after waiting on average 22 months just to get a voucher.
The Solar-for-Vouchers Program brings together the Met Council's expertise in housing and solar. As the Twin Cities' regional government and metropolitan planning agency, the organization operates Minnesota's largest Section 8 housing program and assists with communities with affordable housing grants. As the operator of wastewater facilities and Metro Transit, the regional rail and bus system, the council has added solar projects at several sites, including plants and parking garages. The council also led a collaboration of government agencies in an initiative to buy community solar garden subscriptions in a cooperative arrangement similar to Solar-for-Vouchers.
Regional planner and solar advisor Cameran Bailey and Met Council senior researcher Baris Gumus-Dawes developed the program. Bailey said Solar-for-Vouchers remains unique in its approach toward promoting solar on multifamily housing, though other cities and regions have initiatives to help low-income residents reduce utility bills through clean energy.
Over the past couple of months, Bailey has held several online educational workshops that attracted more than 100 attendees. "There's been a good amount of interest in the program so far, from building owners to officials in Minneapolis and St. Paul who want to be part of this," he said.
However, he concedes that the program faces a challenging market and a series of restrictions limiting participation. Building owners who want to participate must add Section 8 units, not rely on those they already rent. Buildings can be no taller than five stories and have no fewer than five apartments. Apartment owners also need to rent roughly 10% of their units as Section 8.
Multifamily building owners with five to 20 units, for example, must add two Section 8 units; if they have 21 to 40 apartments, they need to lease at least four. Buildings with more apartments have to add more Section 8 units. Bailey said that many residents will not directly benefit from having solar projects on their buildings because they pay for electricity separately from rent.
The carrot of helping install solar goes to property owners who will return the favor by leasing to Section 8 voucher holders. If everything goes according to plan, building owners will use the money earned by solar to maintain affordable units for Section 8 renters and other tenants.
For the program to work, property owners will need to recognize the advantage of reducing electricity consumption costs in exterior lighting and in common areas, such as hallways, entries, and community rooms. "We want to reduce the landlords' operating costs while stabilizing tenant costs over time," Bailey said. "When operating costs are lower, more Section 8 voucher holders can get placed and more low-income people can afford to rent over a longer period — five years or more."
Building owners should see other reasons to install solar to serve Section 8 residents. Solar tax credits have declined but still bring down the cost by more than 20%. Because the program requires property owners to be Xcel Energy customers, property owners can participate in the utility's Solar Rewards program and receive additional financial incentives, he said.
Clean Energy Resource Teams will help the Met Council and building owners pre-qualify installers, negotiate contracts, navigate financing, and ensure the viability of solar on rooftops. CERTS works with government organizations on efficiency and clean energy investments.
Lindstrom, of the Met Council, also serves as manager of public sector and community engagement for CERTS. He remains optimistic that the Solar-for-Vouchers program will work for both property owners and installers, the latter benefitting by having a pre-qualified pool of customers ready for projects, though it may take some time to find the right matches.
"I think we have our work cut out for us," Lindstrom said.
Michelle Ferreira owns a seven-unit apartment building constructed in 1958 in a Minneapolis suburb and attended the recent workshop. Ferrara declined to enroll in the program because she had no apartments available for Section 8. She also decided to install solar on her own after discovering a company with affordable solar financing.
"I really like [the Solar-for-Vouchers] program and I think landlords should definitely look at it," Ferreira said. "What I learned on my own is that the solar will basically pay for itself and then some."
Michael Rollert, senior real estate director for Bethesda Lutheran Communities, studied the idea of adding solar to a recently opened 52-unit senior development in suburban Victoria that included apartments for people with disabilities. But he concluded that Solar-for-Vouchers didn't make sense for its current project.
Bailey understands that the program may have limited appeal until it becomes more established in the local housing market. The Met Council hopes the program can attract 10 to 15 apartment buildings to benefit 75 to 150 voucher holders. A successful Solar-for-Vouchers Program will show people that the government can improve lives: "I want people to know that government works and can be for the public good," Bailey said.
Building owners have until Jan. 17 to apply.
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Twin Cities program uses solar as incentive to expand affordable housing

by Frank Jossi, Energy News Network
December 15, 2020

The Metropolitan Council is seeking building owners who are interested in solar and open to increasing the number of units eligible for Section 8 vouchers.

A regional planning agency in the Twin Cities is offering to help suburban rental property owners add solar panels to their buildings in exchange for setting aside additional apartments for low-income renters.

The Metropolitan Council's Solar-for-Vouchers pilot program is recruiting building owners who are interested in solar and willing to increase the number of units eligible for Section 8 vouchers.

"We're looking to be able to find that sweet spot of someone who's interested in solar and open to having more vouchers," Peter Lindstrom, a former suburban mayor who represents several northern suburbs on the Metropolitan Council.

Those that meet the requirements will gain access to group purchasing and a streamlined permitting process estimated to shave 5% to 15% from the cost of a solar installation.

It's an innovative and potentially first-of-its-kind approach aimed at using the growing financial appeal of solar to entice property owners to invest in desperately needed affordable housing.

The Twin Cities is one of the nation's tightest housing markets for low-income renters. Despite enormous growth in multifamily housing in the region, few of the thousands of apartments recently built are affordable for low- and moderate-income residents. Many of the region's Section 8 programs, which use money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help residents pay their rent, remain closed to new applicants as COVID-19 and the lack of affordable housing spiked demand.

Under the federally funded Section 8 program, applicants often wait years for vouchers that reduce the cost of rent to about 30% of their monthly household income. Even after winning that lottery, though, many still struggle to find an apartment where the property owner will accept the vouchers. In 2019, only 56% of Section 8 participants could find an apartment to rent after waiting on average 22 months just to get a voucher.

The Solar-for-Vouchers Program brings together the Met Council's expertise in housing and solar. As the Twin Cities' regional government and metropolitan planning agency, the organization operates Minnesota's largest Section 8 housing program and assists with communities with affordable housing grants. As the operator of wastewater facilities and Metro Transit, the regional rail and bus system, the council has added solar projects at several sites, including plants and parking garages. The council also led a collaboration of government agencies in an initiative to buy community solar garden subscriptions in a cooperative arrangement similar to Solar-for-Vouchers.

Regional planner and solar advisor Cameran Bailey and Met Council senior researcher Baris Gumus-Dawes developed the program. Bailey said Solar-for-Vouchers remains unique in its approach toward promoting solar on multifamily housing, though other cities and regions have initiatives to help low-income residents reduce utility bills through clean energy.

Over the past couple of months, Bailey has held several online educational workshops that attracted more than 100 attendees. "There's been a good amount of interest in the program so far, from building owners to officials in Minneapolis and St. Paul who want to be part of this," he said.

However, he concedes that the program faces a challenging market and a series of restrictions limiting participation. Building owners who want to participate must add Section 8 units, not rely on those they already rent. Buildings can be no taller than five stories and have no fewer than five apartments. Apartment owners also need to rent roughly 10% of their units as Section 8.

Multifamily building owners with five to 20 units, for example, must add two Section 8 units; if they have 21 to 40 apartments, they need to lease at least four. Buildings with more apartments have to add more Section 8 units. Bailey said that many residents will not directly benefit from having solar projects on their buildings because they pay for electricity separately from rent.

The carrot of helping install solar goes to property owners who will return the favor by leasing to Section 8 voucher holders. If everything goes according to plan, building owners will use the money earned by solar to maintain affordable units for Section 8 renters and other tenants.

For the program to work, property owners will need to recognize the advantage of reducing electricity consumption costs in exterior lighting and in common areas, such as hallways, entries, and community rooms. "We want to reduce the landlords' operating costs while stabilizing tenant costs over time," Bailey said. "When operating costs are lower, more Section 8 voucher holders can get placed and more low-income people can afford to rent over a longer period -- five years or more."

Building owners should see other reasons to install solar to serve Section 8 residents. Solar tax credits have declined but still bring down the cost by more than 20%. Because the program requires property owners to be Xcel Energy customers, property owners can participate in the utility's Solar Rewards program and receive additional financial incentives, he said.

Clean Energy Resource Teams will help the Met Council and building owners pre-qualify installers, negotiate contracts, navigate financing, and ensure the viability of solar on rooftops. CERTS works with government organizations on efficiency and clean energy investments.

Lindstrom, of the Met Council, also serves as manager of public sector and community engagement for CERTS. He remains optimistic that the Solar-for-Vouchers program will work for both property owners and installers, the latter benefitting by having a pre-qualified pool of customers ready for projects, though it may take some time to find the right matches.

"I think we have our work cut out for us," Lindstrom said.

Michelle Ferreira owns a seven-unit apartment building constructed in 1958 in a Minneapolis suburb and attended the recent workshop. Ferrara declined to enroll in the program because she had no apartments available for Section 8. She also decided to install solar on her own after discovering a company with affordable solar financing.

"I really like [the Solar-for-Vouchers] program and I think landlords should definitely look at it," Ferreira said. "What I learned on my own is that the solar will basically pay for itself and then some."

Michael Rollert, senior real estate director for Bethesda Lutheran Communities, studied the idea of adding solar to a recently opened 52-unit senior development in suburban Victoria that included apartments for people with disabilities. But he concluded that Solar-for-Vouchers didn't make sense for its current project.

Bailey understands that the program may have limited appeal until it becomes more established in the local housing market. The Met Council hopes the program can attract 10 to 15 apartment buildings to benefit 75 to 150 voucher holders. A successful Solar-for-Vouchers Program will show people that the government can improve lives: "I want people to know that government works and can be for the public good," Bailey said.

Building owners have until Jan. 17 to apply.

This article first appeared on Energy News Network and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.


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ATI Catalyst 7.5 Drivers Now Available
AMD has been diligently releasing an update to the ATI Catalyst drivers once every month but it seemed like they had missed the driver release for the month of May. However, it looks they got it out the door at the last possible moment because the new drivers are now available for download, dated May 31st. Catalyst 7.5 has two new features, DirectX 10 driver support for Radeon HD 2900 XT cards in Windows Vista and support for the second generation of ATI Theater 650 products.
Performance improvements include better OpenGL performance for Radeon X1950 XTXs at high resolutions (1900x1200 or greater) while anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering are enabled. Doom 3 and Quake 3 show performance improvements as high as 13-18% and Prey improves by over 15%. The Radeon X1950 Pro and X1650 XT also receive performance improvements in OpenGL applications.
As with every Catalyst release, this update also fixes a variety of known issues. Check out the Catalyst 7.5 release notes for a complete listing of what's new in this release and then head over to AMD's driver download site to grab the update.
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Rookie Tyler Mahle went six shutout innings and allowed one hit – which should have been an out – walked two and struck out seven.
This Reds season depends largely on the young arms in the rotation.
Monday, the young arm in question was outstanding. The Reds rode rookie Tyler Mahle's impressive season debut to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs before a crowd of 18,963 on the chilly, breezy day at Great American Ball Park.
Mahle went six shutout innings and allowed one hit – which should have been an out (more on that later) – walked two and struck out seven. It was an impressive outing, particularly against a lineup like Chicago's.
"Regardless of the lineup, he did today what he did all spring," catcher Tucker Barnhart said. "Locating his fastball, continuing to work on and develop his breaking ball. His changeup is a good pitch as well.
"It wasn't a surprise to me that he was able to come out and make the pitches he did. Obviously to hold a lineup like that to one hit is kind of impressive."
Mahle threw only 86 pitches before he was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the sixth.
Mahle, the 23-year-old right-hander, walked lan Happ to start the first. An out later, he hit Anthony Rizzo with a pitch. But Mahle struck out Wilson Contreras and Kyle Schwarber to strand the runners.
"They made me throw some pitches," Mahle said. "But I was missing mainly with my breaking balls. But we were able to get through that. Then it was not really smooth sailing, but it was a lot more under control."
Mahle struck out the side in the second around a triple that should have been caught. Right fielder Jesse Winker took a poor route on Javier Baez's slicing liner to right. The ball went off Winker's glove.
The only other base-runner in the third through the sixth innings was Schwarber, who reached via a walk in the fourth. He was erased when shortstop Cliff Pennington made a diving stop on Addison Russell's smash and turned it into a 6-4-3 double play.
"That was a phenomenal play," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "He said 'tell me about how that play looked because I didn't see it.' I thought that was great, very funny after a big moment there. You don't want that lineup getting excited."
The Reds took their first lead of the year in the bottom of the inning. Eugenio Suarez led off with a drive over center fielder Happ's head. Suarez legged it out for a triple. Adam Duvall got Suarez in with a grounder to third.
The Reds threatened in the sixth. Suarez led off with a walk. An out later, Tucker Barnhart doubled. After Billy Hamilton hit a roller that Suarez was thrown out at the plate on, Reds manager Bryan Price sent up Phil Gosselin to pinch-hit. Gosselin struck out – opening Price to all manner of second-guessing.
Jared Hughes pitched a 1-2-3 seventh. Wandy Peralta retired the first two in the eighth, but after he walked pinch-hitter Ben Zobrist and gave up a double to Happ, Price brought in closer Raisel Iglesias to face Kris Bryant. Iglesias walked Bryant on four pitches. Iglesias struck out Rizzo to leave the bases loaded.
Iglesias then pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to earn the save.
Price thought of letting Mahle hit.
"In a 1-0 game, I think Contreras was leading off the next inning, so if I wouldn't have gotten down there, he would have faced Contreras with Peralta coming in," Price said. "I would have him face one hitter and one hitter only.
"It played out beautifully. He had done his job. I like to anticipate with his normal pitch efficiency that we'll see him in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings with some regularity here. I'm very confident he can be that type of pitcher.
Mahle was the Reds' seventh-round pick in the 2013 draft. Last year, he went from Double-A to Triple-A to the Reds. He went a combined to go 10-7 with a 2.06 ERA in the minors. He went 1-2 with a 2.70 ERA in four September starts for the Reds.
Mahle was not one of favorites in the race for the rotation. But he put up a 2.75 ERA in his first six outings to make the decision easy.
Monday, he was throwing up to 95 mph. But he had pinpoint control after the first. His final five strikeouts were all on called third strikes.


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Tony Blair: 'The whole country has been pulled into this Tory psychodrama over Europe'
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The former prime minister says stopping Brexit is more important than getting a Labour government. Corbyn has 'genuine personal charm', he says, but his team have placed pragmatism over principle
Tony Blair: 'Of course, there will be some people who refuse, literally refuse, to listen to you because it's you.' Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
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The last time I met Tony Blair in person, I got quite a shock. It was two years after he had left Downing Street, and the former prime minister resembled nothing so much as Francis Maude done up as a drag queen. Plucked and buffed, caked in makeup, his whole face gurned and twitched, the eyebrows and teeth performing a bizarre kind of eightsome reel. The man's discomfort in his own skin was disturbing to witness.
The figure who greets me this week in the London office of his new Institute for Global Change is unrecognisably altered. The facial dance has vanished and he is strikingly composed; performative agitation has been replaced with centred gravitas. The cadence of his speech has changed, too; the curiously verb-less sentences are gone, along with the faux glottal stops. But then, lately, an awful lot about Blair's life has changed, too.
In autumn last year, he announced the closure of Tony Blair Associates, his private business empire, and the winding up of complex and controversial financial structures that have earned him so many millions and so much opprobrium. Reserves of £10m, and henceforth 80% of his time, would be devoted to his not-for-profit work. Aged 64, he is returning to frontline British politics using his institute as a platform to promote progressive centrist policy ideas and combat the rise of populism. He categorically denies any plans to create a new political party, but confirmed last weekend that he has fully committed himself to a mission to reverse Brexit.
"To leave the European Union is just an extraordinary thing to do," he says quietly. "It's a decision to relegate ourselves as a country. It's like being a top-six Premier League football club, and deciding to play in the Championship from now on." Can he recall any historical precedent for a nation volunteering to demote itself? "Not in the modern developed world, no. And if you think it's the most important decision this country has taken in living memory, then even if you think there's only a small chance of it being changed, if you think that's the right thing to do, you should be up arguing for it."
Blair is perfectly aware that many, not least on his own side of the argument, consider him so toxic that any intervention on his part can only be counter productive. I'm curious to know if he factored this in before deciding to, as he has put it, "stick my head out the door" and "get a bucket of wotsit poured all over me".
"Of course, there will be some people who refuse, literally refuse, to listen to you because it's you. But my experience with people most of the time is that, if you're making a reasonable argument, they'll listen to you on that argument, even if they disagree on other things. In any event, frankly, if there was a stampede of people getting out there then I'd be very happy to be at the back. But I don't notice this stampede. I think this is such a serious moment for the country that it's your obligation to go out and state the argument."
Blair believes it is still possible to prevent us leaving the EU, through a combination of grassroots pressure and parliamentary opposition. His problem, of course, is that, notwithstanding this government defeat on the EU withdrawal bill, his own party refuses to oppose Brexit.
"I understand it's a very pragmatic position that the Labour party's taking. And I don't disapprove of pragmatism in politics at all. But I still think it's the wrong choice. I think what the Labour party is essentially doing is saying: 'There are a number of Labour voters who voted leave, and if we are painted as the anti-Brexit party, we're going to lose that support. Therefore, what we should do is say: We're going to do Brexit, and try to take Brexit out of the equation for our electorate, so they can vote [for us] on other issues.' I completely get that. It's a piece of political strategy. It's actually what a lot of people would advise you to do."
Tony Blair confirms he is working to reverse Brexit
Still the legendary political operator of our time, Blair refers to "strategy" with the kind of objective respect a racehorse breeder might accord to a rival's thoroughbred.
"I totally get it. But I think there are two problems with it. The first is that our language may be different, but we're actually in the same position as the Tories, which is to say we'll get out of the single market but we want a close trading relationship with Europe. Your risk is that, at a certain point, you get exposed as having the same technical problem that the Tories have, which is: here's the Canada option, here's the Norway option, and every time you move towards Norway you'll be accepting the rules of the EU, but you've lost your say in it, and every time you move towards the Canada option you're going to be doing economic damage. That's the essential dilemma of the Tories, which I think will be exposed over time, and Labour's got that problem, too."
Blair's second problem with the strategy is that it prevents Labour from making what he calls "an election-winning argument". Voters, he argues, need to be told that all their concerns about jobs, public services, opportunities for young people and, crucially, the NHS, are correct and legitimate. "But Brexit is not the answer. You can make a huge point of not just the destructive impact of Brexit, but the distractive impact of Brexit, because it's that distraction that means that this government has no time to deal with the health service. It's got no time to deal with the problems of poverty. It's got no time to deal with the problems of inequality. It's got time to deal with one thing only. The whole country has been pulled into this Tory psychodrama over Europe."
I wonder if Blair might, like many passionate remainers, be underestimating the public ferocity towards politicians who tell them they voted the wrong way in the referendum.
"Now of course, you'd have a huge fight. But you'd be fighting from a point of principle. Think of what a galvanising movement you would have in those circumstances, because you would actually be – well, for a start you'd be saying what's right. That's quite an important thing to start with. Secondly, I think the impact on the Tories would be really profound, because you'd be driving a wedge right into that Tory division – and the Tories are a profoundly divided party."
Lots of Labour politicians I talk to share this view in theory, but argue that it's hopeless in practice while the polls fail to indicate any significant shift in public opinion against Brexit. "And I say to them, 'But what about leadership?'" Many believe the reason the country voted to leave was precisely to defy its political leaders; if they want the public to change its mind, invoking "leadership" is the last way to go about it. Blair rolls his eyes. "Guys, come on! I mean, what the hell are you in politics for? Of course, you've got to listen to people, but you've also got to lead them. You've got to be a bit more robust."
Instead of telling leave voters they were wrong, I suggest, Labour could now have an opportunity to capitalise on Jeremy Corbyn's own well-documented ambivalence towards Europe. Were Corbyn to say to the country: "I shared many of your misgivings. But having seen the harsh reality of what Brexit really looks like, I'm now convinced we shouldn't do it," would that convey both humility as well as leadership? Blair looks surprised, and pauses to consider this. "Yes. I think that's a really good idea. I think that would be actually quite powerful. I agree, if Jeremy Corbyn was to say, 'Look, I've always been sceptical about Europe, but I've now looked at this …' Yes, that would be powerful." He pauses again. "But you've got to want to do it."
What does he mean? "You've got to want people to change their minds. I may be wrong about this, but I think there are elements of the Labour leadership who think that doing Brexit increases their possibility of winning power." Does he mean they have calculated that it's a strategic price worth paying for office? "Yes."
Blair is certain this is a miscalculation. "I actually believe stopping Brexit is the route to win power." But suppose they were right, I say, and supporting Brexit is indeed a strategic necessity for reaching No 10 – arguably not unlike new Labour's 1997 electoral pledge to abide by Tory spending levels. Would Blair agree it's a sacrifice worth making to win? "I don't, actually. No. I think this principle's too important. I do." So given a straight choice between stopping Brexit and getting Labour elected, he would choose the former? "I'd like to see a Labour government in power. But I think the key national priority right now is stopping Brexit. I would put it above everything else right now for the country."
The irony of Blair cast as the selfless politician willing to sacrifice power for principle, and Corbyn the power-hungry arch-triangulator, is not lost on either of us. "Yes, there is an irony in it, yes," he agrees, smiling. "I've thought about that, too, and whether it's me that's forgetting what it's like to try and win power."
Labour's performance at the polls in June caught Blair, along with most New Labourites, by surprise, so I ask what he had failed to see in Corbyn. He smiles again. "I think what he does have is a genuine personal charm. I'll give him that. You know, when the rightwing media were trying to build him into some sort of demented Marxist, I think his demeanour was of enormous assistance. I pay tribute to that, I genuinely do. I mean, I actually admire that." But he puts Labour's success chiefly down to a Tory campaign "more incompetent than any I've ever seen ... And I don't think the same rules will necessarily apply in the next election."
Blair's faith in the politics of the centre ground remains as ideologically implacable as Corbyn's faith in socialism. But when the demographic centre of property-owning, middle-income middle classes is collapsing, is the political centre even relevant?
"We're in an era when people want change. I still believe you can mobilise people to vote for a vision of the future rather than two competing visions of the past, one that is this nostalgic nationalism, which is what the Brexit thing amounts to in the end, and the other, these old-style, leftist policies of the 60s. If this is the choice, OK, then people are going to choose between those things. But I still think we've got a huge number of people who don't really want either of those."
Whether Blair can still connect with the centre is unclear to me. His repeated protestations in recent years that he is "never going to be part of the super-rich" are weirdly tin-eared from a man who counts his wealth in multiples of tens of millions. He is also conspicuously uncritical of Donald Trump's presidency. Trump represents precisely the kind of populism Blair's institute is dedicated to fighting – and yet, he says, were he still in office, he would have invited Trump to Britain, and would not have withdrawn the invitation following the infamous Britain First retweets. He told Alastair Campbell, in a GQ interview this year: "The left media finds it very hard to be objective on Trump," and complained that Democrats "just go mental" when he even tries to suggest Trump's administration could do anything good. Why does Blair find it all but impossible to criticise a US president? "Look, this will not appeal to much of your readership, but I really think it's really important that America is strong in the world – clear, consistent and predictable with its allies. I always want to protect the relationship, because its important."
But if nothing matters more to Blair than Brexit, presumably it's even more important than our relationship with the US. What I don't understand, I say, is why he doesn't desist from making comments about Corbyn and Trump that will only alienate the very people in Britain he is trying to win over. Telling them they're wrong about Corbyn, and wrong about Trump, feels like more of his old compulsion to chastise the left.
"I'm not telling people they're wrong about Trump. I'm just saying it's not a debate I want to get into at this point in time. And there's no point in me saying: 'I've now decided Jeremy Corbyn's leadership is fantastic and I think he's the answer to Britain's problems' – because you wouldn't believe me."
I can't decide which surprises me more – Blair's resolve to privilege speaking his mind over strategising, or the impression he conveys of a man restored to peace with himself. The two are almost certainly not unrelated. But I think I detect something else in his air of calm authority. Iraq had always seemed to be almost entirely about him – first as a vehicle for his ego, then as a battleground of his reputation. What makes his campaign against Brexit feel very different, and compelling, is a sense that it has little to do with him, and everything to do with the issue itself.
But is it winnable?
"I can't predict it. I've given up predicting politics. I used to be really good at it, and then I was not so good at it, and now I think it's probably inherently unpredictable. So where do you camp in those circumstances? You camp on the ground you believe in."
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package com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.introspect;

import java.lang.annotation.Annotation;
import java.lang.reflect.AnnotatedElement;
import java.lang.reflect.Member;
import java.lang.reflect.Type;

import com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.JavaType;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.type.TypeFactory;

/**
 * Object that represents method parameters, mostly so that associated
 * annotations can be processed conveniently. Note that many of accessors
 * can not return meaningful values since parameters do not have stand-alone
 * JDK objects associated; so access should mostly be limited to checking
 * annotation values which are properly aggregated and included.
 */
public final class AnnotatedParameter
    extends AnnotatedMember
{
    private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;

    /**
     * Member (method, constructor) that this parameter belongs to
     */
    protected final AnnotatedWithParams _owner;

    /**
     * JDK type of the parameter, possibly contains generic type information
     */
    protected final Type _type;

    /**
     * Index of the parameter within argument list
     */
    protected final int _index;

    /*
    /**********************************************************
    /* Life-cycle
    /**********************************************************
     */

    public AnnotatedParameter(AnnotatedWithParams owner, Type type,  AnnotationMap annotations,
            int index)
    {
        super((owner == null) ? null : owner.getContextClass(), annotations);
        _owner = owner;
        _type = type;
        _index = index;
    }

    @Override
    public AnnotatedParameter withAnnotations(AnnotationMap ann) {
        if (ann == _annotations) {
            return this;
        }
        return _owner.replaceParameterAnnotations(_index, ann);
    }

    /*
    /**********************************************************
    /* Annotated impl
    /**********************************************************
     */

    /**
     * Since there is no matching JDK element, this method will
     * always return null
     */
    @Override
    public AnnotatedElement getAnnotated() { return null; }

    /**
     * Returns modifiers of the constructor, as parameters do not
     * have independent modifiers.
     */
    @Override
    public int getModifiers() { return _owner.getModifiers(); }

    /**
     * Parameters have no names in bytecode (unlike in source code),
     * will always return empty String ("").
     */
    @Override
    public String getName() { return ""; }

    /**
     * Accessor for annotations; all annotations associated with parameters
     * are properly passed and accessible.
     */
    @Override
    public <A extends Annotation> A getAnnotation(Class<A> acls)
    {
        return (_annotations == null) ? null : _annotations.get(acls);
    }

    @Override
    public Type getGenericType() {
        return _type;
    }

    @Override
    public Class<?> getRawType()
    {
        if (_type instanceof Class<?>) {
            return (Class<?>) _type;
        }
        // 14-Mar-2011, tatu: Not optimal, but has to do for now...
        JavaType t = TypeFactory.defaultInstance().constructType(_type);
        return t.getRawClass();
    }

    /*
    /**********************************************************
    /* AnnotatedMember extras
    /**********************************************************
     */

    @Override
    public Class<?> getDeclaringClass() {
        return _owner.getDeclaringClass();
    }

    @Override
    public Member getMember() {
        /* This is bit tricky: since there is no JDK equivalent; can either
         * return null or owner... let's do latter, for now.
         */
        return _owner.getMember();
    }

    @Override
    public void setValue(Object pojo, Object value) throws UnsupportedOperationException
    {
        throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Cannot call setValue() on constructor parameter of "
                +getDeclaringClass().getName());
    }

    @Override
    public Object getValue(Object pojo) throws UnsupportedOperationException
    {
        throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Cannot call getValue() on constructor parameter of "
                +getDeclaringClass().getName());
    }

    /*
    /**********************************************************
    /* Extended API
    /**********************************************************
     */

    public Type getParameterType() { return _type; }

    /**
     * Accessor for 'owner' of this parameter; method or constructor that
     * has this parameter as member of its argument list.
     *
     * @return Owner (member or creator) object of this parameter
     */
    public AnnotatedWithParams getOwner() { return _owner; }

    /**
     * Accessor for index of this parameter within argument list
     *
     * @return Index of this parameter within argument list
     */
    public int getIndex() { return _index; }

    /*
    /********************************************************
    /* Other
    /********************************************************
     */

    @Override
    public int hashCode() {
        return _owner.hashCode() + _index;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean equals(Object o) {
        if (o == this) return true;
        if (o == null || o.getClass() != getClass()) return false;
        AnnotatedParameter other = (AnnotatedParameter) o;
        return other._owner.equals(_owner) && (other._index == _index);
    }

    @Override
    public String toString() {
        return "[parameter #"+getIndex()+", annotations: "+_annotations+"]";
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Snap Circuits Motion contains over 50 parts and over 165 projects to complete, every one of them directly concerned with motion and physics. Experiment with gear ratios using various gears and pulleys! Build a color-changing lighted fan! Construct a "fountain" of air! You even get to build your own fully functional motion detector! These projects are simple and fun, letting kids learn while they play with easy-to-follow instructions. However, with each kit they complete, your kid will be building healthy self-confidence and independence as they strategically snap the pieces into place to create real experiments with working motors.
Snap Circuits gives your child a hands-on education on how electrical circuits work to run the everyday devices that they're familiar with. They'll also gain valuable lessons in building and in following instructions. The project manual includes large color illustrations and simple directions for each project. Makes an excellent holiday gift for inquiring young minds!


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require_relative './wait_for_requests'

module InspectRequests
  extend self
  include WaitForRequests

  def inspect_requests(inject_headers: {})
    Gitlab::Testing::RequestInspectorMiddleware.log_requests!(inject_headers)

    yield

    wait_for_all_requests
    Gitlab::Testing::RequestInspectorMiddleware.requests
  ensure
    Gitlab::Testing::RequestInspectorMiddleware.stop_logging!
  end
end


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Night Owl YA
Kristin Cast
Review by: Leslee
Genre: YA
* Young Adult
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
A House of Night Novel, #3
Warning: spoilers ahead (not about this book but the two previous books in the series). If you haven't read Marked and Betrayed do not read this review. Refer to my reviews of the first two books or go straight to the store and buy them!
I again found myself rationing a book because I knew when I finished that I would be clamoring for the next one. The ladies Cast have done it again. Chosen started out where we left off. It's Zoey's birthday, but it is a sucky one. No one likes having their birthday the day before Christmas except people who don't have them. Unfortunately, along with a few other things, like Neferet is evil and Stevie Rae is still alive or really undead alive, Zoey didn't let her friends know that she hates Christmas themed gifts. So she is disappointed when that is what she gets. She is trying to juggle the three guys in her life; Heath, Erik, and Loren. She wants to break it off with Heath but just can't manage it. She really likes Erik but is too shy to take their relationship any further than kissing. Loren is a full adult vamp wooing her with poetry but I think he is up to something, but I am cynical that way. Aphrodite is back and her usual nasty but strangely helpful self. Zoey has to figure out how to manage three boyfriends, cure an undead best friend, lead the Dark Daughters, and oh yeah discover a dead body.
I really didn't know how they were going to handle all these facets without having at least one or more of them continue to the next book. But handle it they did. I didn't see any of this coming. Masterful is the word that comes to mind. I finished the book with my mouth hanging open. I am still stunned a day later and all I can say is, quoting Lestat after his first taste of blood: MORE!!!!
Book Blurb for Chosen
Dark forces are at work at the House of Night and fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird's adventures at the school take a mysterious turn. Those who appear to be friends are turning out to be enemies. And oddly enough, sworn enemies are also turning into friends. So begins the gripping third installment of this "highly addictive series" (Romantic Times), in which Zoey's mettle will be tested like never before. Her best friend, Stevie Rae, is undead and struggling to maintain a grip on her humanity. Zoey doesn't have a clue how to help her, but she does know that anything she and Stevie Rae discover must be kept secret from everyone else at the House of Night, where trust has become a rare commodity. Speaking of rare: Zoey finds herself in the very unexpected and rare position of having three boyfriends. Mix a little bloodlust into the equation and the situation has the potential to spell social disaster. Just when it seems things couldn't get any tougher, vampyres start turning up dead. Really dead. It looks like the People of Faith, and Zoey's horrid step-father in particular, are tired of living side-by-side with vampyres. But, as Zoey and her friends so often find out, how things appear rarely reflects the truth…
Night Owl Reviews Jan, 2008 4.50
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A CHEVY FOR THE LEVEE
Published on Sat, Jun 23, 2007
© All photos by Harvey Schwartz
A CHEVY FOR THE LEVEE By Harvey Schwartz
The all-new 2007 Chevy Tahoe LTZ represents the beginning of a new era in full-size sport utility vehicles. This 'top-of-the-line' full-size SUV has it all for the 21st. century, and delivers a lot of value for your dollar - more than any other full-size SUV. The all-new exterior design is leaner and more agile-looking, with large wheels (17-inch and 20-inch), and a wider track - all of which enhance Tahoe's powerful, capable stance. The improved aerodynamics comes from a more steeply raked windshield, smoother roofline and front/rear wrapped fenders adding to the best-in-class 0.363 coefficient of drag which enhances fuel economy and lessens wind noise. Tahoe features the new face of Chevrolet, with a large Chevy gold bow tie, centered on a two-port horizontal grille (the LTZ adds a chrome grille insert). Headlamps and fogs lamps feature jewel-like optics. The lower fascia, incorporating the front license plate holder and integrated two hooks, is aggressively styled with a skid plate look that enhances Tahoe's rugged, off-road appearance.
The new Tahoe is built on GM's new full-size SUV platform, which incorporates a new, fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension, rack & pinion steering, and an all-new premium interior that bolsters the Tahoe's comfort, quality and capability. Wider front and rear tracks enhance handling and lower the center of gravity for a more confident road feel. Tahoe's engineers paid extensive attention to detail to ensure a quiet driving experience. It starts with a new, stiffer frame, which reduces vibrations transmitted to the passenger cabin. The strength and accuracy of the fully boxed frame also enables more precise mounting and tuning of chassis and suspension components, which also helps reduce vibration. Even the tires on the large, 17-inch standard and 20-inch optional wheels are designed to reduce noise. Noise reducing components and materials are used throughout the body structure, including the headliner material, door seals and front-of-dash area. The engine also features a quiet-tuned alternator and an acoustically tuned engine cover that dramatically reduces engine noise heard inside the vehicle. New door seats help reduce seal 'pull-away' at highway speeds, which can cause wind noise. Also, Tahoe's more slippery shape, thanks to improved aerodynamics, streamlined exterior mirrors and roof rack, and tighter body gap tolerances, make Tahoe quieter as it slices through the air. Tahoe's quietness and smoothness are complemented by the Autoride suspension system, which is standard on the LTZ. This segment-exclusive bi-state, real-time damping system provides an extremely refined ride with greatly reduced body motion. The system consists of a semi-active, two-position damping control system that responds in real time to road and driving conditions, based on body and wheel motion sensors.
Tahoe's quietness and smoothness are complemented by capabilities full-size SUV customers depend on-even Tahoe 4X4 models offer up to 8,200lbs. of towing capacity. A new Gen IV small-block V8 family offers more power than before. Fuel-saving Active Management technology also enables better fuel economy. The 5.3 liter V8 models are rated at 16 mpg in the city and 22mpg on the highway in two-wheel drive mode, and 15mpg/city and 21mpg/highway in four-wheel drive mode. The Vortec 5.3 liter V8 makes 320 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque, and is standard in four-wheel drive models, while a 4.8-liter V8 making 295 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque is standard on two-wheel drive base models. Mated to the proven Hydra-Matic 4L60 four-speed electronically controlled transmission gives the new Tahoe quick launch when you want it, and plenty of high-speed cruising and towing power. It never misses a beat when I want to rock down the road. The 4x4 electronic transfer system includes a low gear when you are off-road and challenging the toughest trails. Just an easy quick turn of the dash-mounted dial is all you need to go into and out of 4x4. Helping to give a smooth ride and more precise handling is the new independent front suspension with coil-over-shock absorbers, and a thick anti-roll bar. Mated to the new rack & pinion steering system, you get a better feel for the road with quicker response to your inputs. I would have liked to see a litter less boost at highway speed since it gave me a kind of 'floaty' feel when traveling over smooth highway roads at high speeds. Quickly slowing the all-new Tahoe down from speed are big, power-assisted steel disc brakes -13-inch. vented rotors up front and 13.5-inch solid rotors in the rear. Standard ABS helps maintain your chosen direction during severe braking maneuvers. All-speed traction control helps keep unwanted wheelspin to a minimum for better control on wet or slick pavement. You can turn it off if you like. Further keeping your Tahoe on its chose path is standard Stabili-Trak that controls your direction during severe maneuvers and rollover mitigation, using sensors at each wheel and working with the electronic throttle, ABS and traction control systems.
The interior is roomy, comfortable and very quiet.. The Tahoe is available in three trim levels - LS, LT and LTZ, with the high-volume LT trim level offered with LT-1, LT-2 and LT-3 equipment groups. Two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models are available on all models, and all models come well equipped with enhanced safety, comfort and convenience. Options include power-release fold-and-tumble second row seat, remote vehicle start, first-and-second row heated seats, power lifting rear door, ultrasonic rear parking assist, rearview camera system, touch-screen navigation system and DVD rear-seat entertainment system with a larger 8in. screen and enhanced features. Refinements throughout Tahoe's spacious interior create an environment that exudes quality and precision, as well as comfort. A two-tone color scheme is seen with new low-gloss materials but the entire dashboard is hard plastic that is not soft to the touch. That must be changed as more vehicles pay closer attention to the richness of interior trim. Additional details inside include LED backlighting for the instrument panel and chrome accents on instruments and vents. Flush-mounted accessories and controls, such as the climate control/radio center stack, create a seamless, single-unit appearance. Also, there are almost no exposed metal hardware or latches, as all models feature enclosing 'close-outs' around the seat bottoms and door sill trim plates. Standard features in the LTZ include full leather trim inside with leather bucket seats with power adjustments for each, 2nd. row captains chairs, rear audio controls, tri-zone climate control, auxiliary rear air-vents, AM-FM stereo with CD/MP3, tilt/leather wrapped steering wheel with cruise control/audio buttons, floor mats for first and second rows, self-dimming rearview mirror with compass direction/outside temperature controls, heated/remote sideview mirrors, power windows/door locks with front express down, grab handles above each passenger door, power articulating side steps, luggage rack, rear window defogger/wiper, front fog lamps and automatic headlamps. My test Tahoe LTZ came with these LTZ optional equipment not listed above-power adjustable pedals, Bose premium Audio system, rear locking differential, electric sunroof, and a 3.73 rear axle.
Safety features include front/rear crumple zones, steel beams in each door, 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners up front, roof-mounted head curtain side airbags, seat-mounted front airbags, child-proof rear door locks, LATCH system, remote keyless entry, tire monitoring system, daytime running lamps, and OnStar that is notified when any of the airbags are deployed to quickly summon help. The all-new 2007 Chevy Tahoe gets excellent gas mileage by being able to use gasoline or ethanol as a 'Flex Fuel' certified vehicle. In the city, it gets 15 mpg and on the highway, 22 mpg. If you have a large family, large chores to take care of, heavy loads to tow, and want a contemporary styled large sport utility with excellent power, performance, with excellent comfort and safety, including the best mpg specs in full-size V8 powered pickups, Chevy gives you a lot of value for your dollar. SUMMARY JUDGMENT A new benchmark in the field of full-size SUVs. © Words and pictures by Harvey Schwartz For more information about Chevrolet products, go to www.chevrolet.com More photos from Harvey Schwartz can be found at www.autofotos.com Don't miss Chevy's Rev It Up ride-and-drive events this summer.
SPECIFICATIONS Name of vehicle: 2007 Chevy Tahoe LTZ 4X4 Price: $52,070.00 fully loaded LTZ 4X4 Engine type: 5.3 liter 16-valve V8 with cast iron block/aluminum heads, Active Fuel Management, EPA mileage specs: 15 mpg/city, 21 mpg/highway Horsepower: 320 hp at 5,200 rpm Torque: 340 at 4,000rpm Drive configuration: Front engine/4X4 Transmission type: Hydra-Matic 4L60 4-speed automatic with tow mode, 2-speed electronic transfer case Front suspension: Independent, coil-over-shock, Autoride real-time damping, anti-roll bar Rear suspension: Five-links with coil springs, stabilizer bar Wheels and tires: Standard 17 x 7.5 in. machined cast aluminum; optional 18 x 8 in. polished aluminum; optional 20 x 8.5 in. polished aluminum wheels; matched with 265/70R17, 265/65R18 and 275/55R20 all-season, high-performance, or on-off-road steel belted radial tires Brakes: Front:13-inch vented discs with dual-piston calipers Rear: 13.5-inch solid discs with single-piston calipers ABS comes standard Total length: 202 in. Total width: 79 in. Total height: 77 in. Curb weight: 5,537 lbs


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Expected Line-Ups
So Far This Campaign
Can Liverpool maintain their perfect start?
Last updated: September 14, 2018 by Leon Marshal
Kick-off: Saturday, 12:30 pm
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Coverage: Sky Sports
Home Form: LWWWL
Away Form: WWWWW
Last Meeting: Liverpool 2 – 2 Spurs
Competition: EPL
Now the international break is over, we can get back to the bread and butter business of the Premier League. The first game of the weekend serves up a mouth-watering clash between 100% Liverpool and much fancied Tottenham.
Mauricio Pochettino's side will try to forget last weekend's Vicarage Road horror show where they gave away an early lead to lose 2-1 to Watford. This was a disappointment, especially coming on the back of their unbelievable 0-3 away win at Old Trafford. In that game, Tottenham not only survived the test against Manchester United in their first encounter with a top six opponent, but handed José Mourinho his worst ever home defeat in his career.
United, especially in the first half were the better side, but couldn't find the killer punch and were punished for their lack of goals by a patient and determined Spurs side, who pounced late in quick succession. Here, all eyes are likely to be on the man of the moment Lucas Moura. He scored a brace in Tottenham's win against United to increase his goal scoring tally from two to three. Three Lions captain Harry Kane will be looking to get back into his goal scoring form that made him bag 30 goals in the league last season. Christian Eriksen has been involved in 20 goals in his last 18 games, scoring 15 times and assisting 5.
Liverpool, are likely to find Tottenham a different proposition to the teams they have faced so far. Klopp's team will be looking to make it five out of five against a side that desperately needs a win to keep the pace at the top of the league. Liverpool breezed past Leicester City with two first half goals from Sadio Mané and Roberto Firmino. Their defence has been strong with Joseph Gomez partnering with Virgil van Dijk. Alison has produced three clean sheets in four matches with just one goal conceded.
Mohammed Salah is yet to hit the ground running, being on most defenders watch list and a target for man-marking in most of the matches. Tthe Egyptian is making a slow start to the season but that has always been the case in football.
It will be interesting to see how both teams will line up with the Champions League expected to commence next week. Jürgen Klopp may have to take some gambles as he faces French giants Paris Saint Germain at Anfield on Tuesday night while Spurs travel to Italy for their equally tough battle against Inter Milan.
A good omen for superstitious Spurs fans, Mike Oliver takes charge of the match. They have won 18 of 33 matches the 33-year old has officiated..
Wanyama and Lamela are back from injury but the game has come too quickly for Alli and Lloris who will not feature.
Liverpool's next fixtures are against PSG, Southampton, Chelsea (away) Chelsea (home), Napoli, and Manchester City.
Virgil van Dijk was crowned as the first Standard Chartered Player of the Month for August. He pipped Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to the award, with the forward pair finishing in second and third position.
Expected Line-Ups:
Spurs (4-3-2-1): Vorm, Trippier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies, Dembélé, Dier, Eriksen, Kane, Moura
Subs: Gazzaniga, Winks, Llorente, Aurier, Rose, Wanyama, Son
Injured: Lloris, Sissoko, Janssen, Foyth, Alli
Doubtful: Trippier, Rose, Lamela
Not available: —
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Milner, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Salah, Firmino, Mané
Subs: Mignolet, Keita, Sturridge, Moreno, Fabinho, Shaqiri, Lovren
Injured: Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lallana
Doubtful: Lovren
So Far This Season
Tottenham This Season
Liverpool This Season
5th League Position 1st
2 (1) Wins (away) 2 (2)
3 – 0 v Man United Biggest Win 4 – 0 v West Ham
0 (0) Draws (away) 0 (0)
1 – 2 Watford Biggest Defeat –
Lucas Moura (3) Top Goal Scorer Sadio Mané (4)
Y6, R0 Discipline Y5, R0
0 Failures to Score 0
25% Clean Sheets 75%
75% Both Teams to Score Games 25%
100% Over 2.5 Goals 50%
0% Under 2.5 Goals 50%
Tottenham fired four goals past The Reds in their last encounter at Wembley. A lot has however changed in the two sides since then. Spurs have managed just one clean sheet, and they now face a team who have proved almost invincible at the back.
Liverpool are still unbeaten as they face their first real test against one of the top six. Both teams have scored in each of their first four fixtures and there is likely to be lots of goals in this match as both teams play good attacking football.
There have been 42 matches between the teams so far. Spurs have won 12, Liverpool have won 18, and 12 were draws. Four of the last ten games ended with a draw, five Liverpool wins, and just one Spurs win.
Liverpool's next six fixtures are tough. Manager Jürgen Klopp will be looking to reshuffle his team, slowly introducing some of the new signings such as Fabinho and Shaqiri.
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
Game Result
First Goal-scorer
04/02/2018 EPL Liverpool 2 – 2 Tottenham Salah 3'
22/10/2017 EPL Tottenham 4 – 1 Liverpool Kane 4′
11/02/2017 EPL Liverpool 2 – 0 Tottenham Mané 16′
25/10/2016 FA Cup Liverpool 2 – 1 Tottenham Sturridge 9′
27/08/2016 EPL Tottenham 1 – 1 Liverpool Milner 43′
Conclusion & Betting Tips
Liverpool are favourites in this match, given their impressive start to the season. Yet they will definitely not find it easy against a side they only managed to take a single point out of the possible six from last season.
So often in football the anticipated clash of the heavyweights ends in disappointment and it could be we are just getting giddy to see Premier League action back, but we see goals in this. Last season's top scorers Harry Kane and Mohammed Salah face off but Liverpool have shown this year that they have other players to hurt you, even if Salah doesn't. For Tottenham, would you bet against Son, who is returning to the Spurs line up after winning a gold medal at the Asian Games, marking his return with a goal?
It is with this reasoning that we believe we will see an explosive start to this weekend's action. We feel over 1.5 goals in the first half is a good bet. Get the best odds at 888sport.


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Coinbase Secures Regulatory Approval in Italy
The crypto exchange joins Binance in gaining clearance in that country.
Jul 18, 2022 at 10:03 a.m. UTC
Updated Jul 18, 2022 at 2:39 p.m. UTC
San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has secured approval from financial regulators in Italy, allowing it to continue serving Italian customers.
According to a blog post, the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM) has added a new requirement that mandates all crypto trading or custody companies to meet the criteria before continuing to offer services in Italy.
"Building a constructive relationship with regulators in every jurisdiction in which we operate is incredibly important as we march toward our mission of increasing economic freedom in every corner of the world," said Nana Murugesan, vice president of international and business development at Coinbase. "Gaining this regulatory approval is a testament to our close collaboration and positive working relationship with the Italian financial regulators."
Rival exchange Binance received regulatory approval in Italy from the OAM last month.
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In addition to representative work from his earliest forays into fine art at the age of 16, through his rare paintings made during World War II, the Museum displays works from his most productive years (The Old Studio, 1945-1959) as well as the masterful works from his notable final years (The New Studio, 1960-1990).
The artist's easel with his last unfinished painting, with beloved objects from his studio, transport visitors to what it was like to pay him a visit -- his studio door was always open to all.
A.E. Backus (1906-1990). [TOP] The Marble Game - Avenue D, Fort Pierce, Florida, c.1952. Oil on canvas. In Memory of William H. Long.
[ABOVE] Market in Bombay (Mumbai), c.1944. Watercolor on paper. Gift of the Family of Olie & Dan McCarty.
Spanish Bayonets on the Indian River, c.1960. Oil on canvas. Museum Acquisition.
Harold Newton (1934-1994). Street Scene (Jamaica?), no date. Oil on Upson Board. Collection of Roger Lightle.
Working as a court reporter in the late 1950s, Gary Brewer's profession required him to travel to the courthouses in no fewer than eight counties of Florida's original Ninth Judicial Circuit, including those on the Treasure Coast. He noticed the distinctive landscape paintings adorning the chambers of judges whom he would visit in the course of his duties, and began to inquire about them. He tracked down one of the artists, Harold Newton (1934-1994), and gradually became a patron, partner, and friend.
Brewer began amassing a personal collection of paintings by the artists that would later be known as the Highwaymen. Based in Titusville, his passion for Newton's work opened up a new northerly market for the artist, who found fresh customers further up the road. Over his lifetime, Brewer owned more than 100 paintings by Newton, Alfred Hair (1941-1970), and other Highwaymen artists.
Works from the original Brewer Collection are on loan from Roger Lightle.


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TAVISTOCK ABBEY – Stable reported that following the disappointing performance, an endoscopic examination revealed that the gelding will be required to undergo a wind operation and will then be sent for an immediate spell.
Following advice from the QRIC Integrity Investigations Team during routine stable inspections this morning, it was discovered that the treatment book for horses trained by Mr T. Pike, being SACRED MASTER (Race 3) and THE BOSTONIAN (Race 6) revealed that they had been administered with Neutrolene Plus which is an alkalising agent. The administration took place yesterday morning which is in breach of AR178AA. Acting under this Rule both horses were withdrawn at 11.45 a.m. by order of stewards. Mr Pike advised that the administration was performed in error as the Rules regarding the administration of alkalising agents to horses one clear day prior to the race differ from that in New Zealand. Mr Pike pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $500. In determining penalty stewards acknowledged Mr Pikes forthright evidence and that it was an inadvertent error.
PRINCEFAMOUS – Presented to race in blinkers. Due to a clerical error the gear change was approved after the deadline. As the change had made some publications stewards permitted the gelding to race with blinkers. Co-trainer P. Snowden was fined $200.
IN TIMES OF WAR – Trainer C. Waller advised the horse would be ridden closer to the speed today if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden accordingly.
ANOTHER WHISKEY – Awkward in its stall and was slow to begin.
HAVASAY – Restrained at the start from the wide gate.
ECHO EFFECT – Restrained at the start from the wide gate. Bumped on the home turn. Raced four wide without cover. Jockey C. Williams reported at scale his mount overraced in the early stages.
TANGO RAIN – Jumped awkwardly and was then bumped. Held up at the entrance to the straight until inside the 200m. When questioned jockey C. Brown stated that it was his intention was to lead however after beginning only fairly and failing to muster early speed he elected to settle off the pace.
EXCEEDINGLY – Overraced in the early stages. Raced three wide with cover.
MAKE HER OWN WHEY – Overraced and then raced three wide without cover from the 800m.
OLD HABITS – Slow to begin.
MANAYA – Overraced in the middle stages.
ORDER AGAIN – Near the 300m had to be steadied away from heels when OLD HABITS (S. Cormack) shifted out. Jockey S. Cormack was reprimanded.
OINK – Held up until approaching the 200m.
EMINENT – Raced wide without cover throughout.
BUSHY – Raced three wide throughout.
EXOCET – Slow to begin. Held up on straightening until near the 250m.
PAYROLL – Slow to begin.
NOZOMI – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
WITH A PROMISE – When questioned regarding the performance trainer B. Currie stated that the mare is better suited when ridden to lead and when it was obvious the mare was unable to take up that position he was satisfied that the rider elected to take up a trailing position. He added that in his opinion this did not suit the mares racing pattern. He advised it was the stables intention to step the mare up in distance to 2000m for its next start.
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to a Soft 5.
MISS DUBOIS – Restrained from its wide gate to a rearward position.
LOVANI – Dipped on jumping. Near the 600m shifted away from heels and made contact with another runner.
XEBEC – Caught racing three wide without cover for a considerable distance before being allowed to stride forward to race outside the leader near the 800m. When questioned regarding the his riding of XEBEC jockey J. Lloyd stated that the gelding did not muster any early pace and was unable to lead and he expected LOVANI to move over to the fence approaching the 1600m however, when this did not happen he was reluctant to restrain and as a consequence was caught in a three wide position without cover. He said he was mindful that the gelding is somewhat one pace therefore he gradually allowed the gelding to stride forward to the lead after the 1000m. His explanation was noted.
INTERLOCUTER – Raced three wide without cover from the 800m.
MEGABLAST – Bumped at the 600m.
RISING RED – Inclined to lay out in the straight.
GOATHLAND – Raced four wide without cover throughout. When questioned regarding the performance jockey K. McEvoy stated it was his intention to settle closer to the speed however the gelding failed to muster speed in the early stages therefore he elected to obtain cover but was unable to do so and was obliged to race wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had been galloped on the off hind leg and was swabbed.
ANTON EN AVANT – Stewards questioned trainer S. Lee regarding the improved performance of the gelding. Mr Lee stated that he was not dissatisfied with the gelding previous performance at Doomben on 21 April 2018 whereby it was only beaten some 4.4 lengths and the geldings work since that start has improved immensely.
KAHARAU – A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse had sustained an injury to the near fore suspensory. A veterinary certificate will be required prior to the horse racing again.
JUMBO PRINCE – A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be suffering from the thumps.
SIZZLING ACE – Bumped and slow into stride. When questioned regarding his tactics between the 600m and 400m jockey R. Bayliss stated that after leaving the 600m the filly was travelling comfortably and he was reluctant to improve to the inside as in his opinion the surface was inferior and as a result he elected to ease out to obtain uninterrupted running.
RACECOURSE ROAD – Overraced badly and had to be checked from heels near the 800m. Then overraced for some distance thereafter.
PENNINO – Overraced in the early and middle stages.
SIZZLING BELLE - For some distance after straightening was disappointed for a run and was held up until the 150m.
INJUSTICE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
BLUE BOOK – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
ZOUSAIN - Lost the off hind plate in running.
SKATE TO PARIS which kicked out on a number of times in the parade ring and contacted the rail was examined by the veterinary surgeon and considered suitable to race.
WARRANTY – Stood awkwardly in it stall and was slow to begin.
CRUZE – Slow to begin.
LOVE AND ROCK IT – Bumped on jumping.
ONENESS – Overraced in the early stages.
SNITZ – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
THE ICE KNIGHT – Raced three wide with cover throughout.
PERAST – When asked to explain the apparent improved performance trainer P. Perry explained that the colt at its two previous starts had raced wide in superior class races.
RUBY RED HEART – Trainer D. Forster advised the horse would be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit. Raced in a forward position, made the crossing awkwardly and then overraced and had to be steadied near the 1400m.
ANOTHER DOLLAR – Trainer C. Waller advised the horse will be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit. After being caught three wide without cover was allowed to stride forward and eventually cross to the lead near the 1000m.
JOYFULLY OURS – Co-trainer A. Bott advised the horse would be ridden conservatively in a position off the pace. The horse was ridden accordingly.
TORVILL – Caught three wide without cover. After the race jockey J. Orman reported that the filly felt short in its action in front.
GLOBAL THINKING – At the winning post on the first occasion had to be steadied when crowded for room.
STELLA VICTORIA – Had to be steadied from heels near the 1400m.
YOUNGSTAR – Raced four wide from the 800m.
CHILLY CHA CHA – Bumped near the150m.
HOUTZEN – Trainer T. Edmonds advised the horse will go back from the wide barrier and ride for luck if circumstances permit. The horse was ridden at the tail of the field.
SPIETH – Slow into stride. Approaching the 200m was held up for a short distance.
IN HER TIME – Had to be steadied when racing in restricted room near the 100m when IMPENDING (D. Browne) shifted in. Jockey D. Browne was reprimanded. Jockey C. Brown explained that IN HER TIME raced in a handy position and was comfortable in its action however, he felt the filly did not appreciate todays track racing surface. He added in the straight despite his efforts his mount was reluctant to stretch out and was also inclined to lay out in the straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed the horse was slightly sore in both front fetlocks and short striding in front and in addition had an elevated heart rate.
LE ROMAIN – Raced three wide without cover throughout.
CARE TO THINK – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have made an abnormal respiratory noise. Trainer M. Dunn will be advised that an endoscopic examination will be required prior to the gelding racing again.
OMINECA – Began awkwardly and jockey C. Williams struck his left knee on the gates sustaining a laceration and as a consequence lost considerable ground.
MADISON POINT – Near the 1700m had to be steadied when tightened by EPIC RANT, which was taken in by HANG. Jockey J. Byrne (HANG) was reprimanded and advised to be clear when shifting ground.
EPIC RANT – Near the 1700m had to be steadied to avoid heels. Caught three wide without and was allowed to stride forward to race outside the leader near the 900m.
HIGHER GROUND – After leaving the 1600m had to be steadied away from heels.
MR PLOW – Overraced in the early and middle stages and had to be checked away from heels near the 1400m.
SO YOU WIN – Caught three wide without cover from the 900m. Jockey J. Lloyd reported that the gelding felt extremely sore in front down the back straight and as he was concerned with its action he retired it from the event after the 800m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Trainers representative P. Shailer was advised to report anything that may come to light in the coming days.
CALIFORNIA TURBO – Held up approaching the home turn.
ASTORIA – Held up rounding the home turn.
NOTHING TOO HARD – Held up rounding the home turn and held up until leaving the 300m and had to alter course to the inside.
SALSAMOR – Hung out throughout the event. On the home turn jockey M. Zahra dropped his left rein. A post race veterinary examination revealed the colt was lame in the off fore leg and lost a near fore plate. Co-trainer T. Busuttin was advised that a veterinary certificate will be required prior to the colt racing again and he advised that the colt will now be sent for a spell.
Race 1. In Times of War – Trainer advised the horse will be ridden closer to the speed today if circumstances permit.
Race 7. Ruby Red Heart – Trainer advised the horse will be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit.
Race 7. Another Dollar – Trainer advised the horse will be ridden more forward today if circumstances permit.
Joyfully Ours – Trainer advised the horse would be ridden conservatively in a position off the pace if circumstances permit.
Race 8. Houtzen – Trainer advised the horse will go back from the wide barrier and ride for luck if circumstances permit.
Race 3. Sacred Master @ 11.45 a.m.
Race 6. The Bostonian @ 11.45 a.m.
Race 4. My Diamantine @ 1.10 p.m.
Race 8. Thronum @ 3.35 p.m.


THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION.
Whoever wrote these hymns, the more they are examined the more does it become evident, when they are compared with the most ancient doctrine of Classic Greece, that their authors understood and thoroughly adhered to the genuine theology of Paganism. To the fact that Proserpine was currently worshipped in Pagan Greece, though well-known to be the wife of Pluto, the god of hell, under the name of "The Holy Virgin," we find Pausanias, while describing the grove Carnasius, thus bearing testimony: "This grove contains a statue of Apollo Carneus, of Mercury carrying a ram, and of Proserpine, the daughter of Ceres, who is called 'The HOLY VIRGIN.'" * The purity of this "Holy Virgin" did not consist merely in freedom from actual sin, but she was especially distinguished for her "immaculate conception;" for Proclus says, "She is called Core, through the purity of her essence, and her UNDEFILED transcendency in her GENERATIONS." * Do men stand amazed at the recent decree? There is no real reason to wonder. It was only in following out the Pagan doctrine previously adopted and interwoven with the whole system of Rome to its logical consequences, that that decree has been issued, and that the Madonna of Rome has been formally pronounced at last, in every sense of the term, absolutely "IMMACULATE."


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Q: Does ATK4 have caching support? I've gone through the documentation on ATK4, trying to find a reference point how to handle caching - partial or full page.
Seems like there is no entry on the matter. Strange from a framework that is built for scalability. Is there a way to cache DB queries, pages, views, etc?

A: Thanks for your question. (I'm the author of ATK4).
In my opinion, scalability and caching are two different topics and can be addressed separately. Framework approaches scalability by optimising queries and minimising load for each request and also designing approach where multiple nodes can be used to seamlessly scale your application horizontally. There is also an option to add reverse proxy to cache pages before they even hit the web server.
Agile Toolkit has support for two types of caching:
View-level caching
As you read documentation on object render trees - framework initialise and render recursively, so if you add "caching" support to a Page level, you will be able to intercept and retrieve it's contents from cache. You can also cache views.
Here is a controller which can be used to implement caching for you:
https://github.com/agile55/viewcache
Model level caching
Sometimes you would want to cache your model data, so instead of retrieving data from the slow database, you can quickly fetch the data from a faster source. Agile Toolkit has support for multiple model data sources, where a cache would be queried first and refreshed if it didn't contain the data. Here you can find more information or ask further questions:
http://book.agiletoolkit.org/model/core.html#using-caching
http://forum.agiletoolkit.org/t/is-setcache-implemented/62
Other Ideas
Given the object-oriented nature of ATK4, you can probably come up with a new ways to cache data. If you have any interesting ideas, our c

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The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Observatory was launched from Tanegashima, Japan on Feb. 28, 2014.
The Mechanical Engineering Branch provides the engineering expertise to develop spacecraft and instrument structures, deployment systems, optical benches, and a vast array of other spaceflight hardware in support of Goddard Space Flight Center Projects.
Branch engineers lead or oversee the total development of the hardware including the design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, transportation to launch site, launch and early orbit operations.
The Branch also provides technical oversight, evaluation, and consultation to flight projects, instrument developers, design review teams, anomaly review boards, technical evaluation panels, and source evaluation boards.
Four Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) Observatories (in two "mini-stack" configurations"), with Solar Panel covers installed, at AstroTech in Florida, November 2014. MEB personnel were critical to development and build of these four complex Observatories.
Deployment testing of the GPM Solar Array system in a GSFC Cleanroom. Development of this complex system was led by MEB personnel.


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Rail Users Ireland Forum > Irish Rail Customer Service Issues > Commuter Services > DART
New DART Improved Accessibility Pilot
Colm Moore
Local Liaison Officer
https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2018/...ibility-zones/
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/...ices-1.3372246
http://www.irishrail.ie/DART%20Impro...bility%20Pilot
Iarnród Éireann is improving Accessibility for DART users by making travel easier and more secure.
Following a review of accessibility on DART, and consultation with users and representative bodies, Iarnród Éireann has launched a brand new DART Improved Accessibility Pilot, a new zonal system to provide better service and quicker response times for DART accessibility users.
The DART Accessibility Pilot goes live on 29th January 2018. If you would like more information on this new process including zones and contact details you can find it at our DART Improved Accessibility Pilot section or if you have any further queries please contact us and we will be delighted to provide you with more information.
In true Irish Rail style, several of the attendees at today's launch couldn't get off the DART at Connolly.
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https://www.independent.ie/videos/ir...-36541702.html
Traincustomer
Location: ar an traein
In Connolly today I didn't see any information, either posters or leaflets, about this. Seems a good scheme in principle.
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This sounds like an improvement on the current situation, but doesn't go nearly far enough. Four hours notice to take a local Dublin trip is really not acceptable.
If a wheelchair user commutes to work, do they need to give four hours notice that they're coming to work every day? I don't think IÉ understand that a wheelchair might want to lead a normal life that the rest of us can take for granted.
I have a friend in Brey who is a wheelchair user, and she frequently gets stuck on trains when staff forget to ring ahead and inform her destination station, or the staff at the destination fail to follow the instruction.
It seems outragous to me that when every train platform in the country was rebuild in the last twenty years or so, we still don't have level access between platforms and trains. Luas trams are level access from platforms and are properly accessible (I realise they don't have the legacy problems of the rail network).
Buses have automatic deploying ramps. Is there any reason these couldn't also be on trains?
I realise that making our rail network fully accessible will cost a lot of money and that IÉ can't be expected to foot the entire bill.
Thomas J Stamp
Chairman/Publicity
Location: The Home of Hurling
the initiative has already broken down - as Colm pointed out (and was covered in the media the next day) it didnt even work at the launch as wheelchair users were left stranded on the train. I'd be carpeting the PR guy for that one (Hi Barry x).
it is longstanding RUI policy that all trains and stations are fully accessible, it is simply degrading to ring up 24, 4 or even 1 hour in advance. it doesn't need massive amounts of money. You can put the current hand deployed ramp on every DART and ensure the driver and destination station knows it will need to be deployed on arrival. On launch day the destination station wasn't told of the user on board (which is as amazing as it seems) as apparently, someone forgot. We have been told of this happening since.
But, you know, we don't have fully staffed stations and having the driver get out of the cab to deploy the ramp takes time and so on and so on. These are excuses and easily solved. It's very similar to the quiet carriages thing. Its too much effort to enforce so sod it. The wheelchair users are likewise too much effort, it seems.
We are the passengers
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