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In the video above, young activists explain what motivated them to participate in the Occupy Wall Street protest. In our second video Online Activism vs. In-Person Protest they explain why taking it to the streets still matters.
For the past three weeks, something unusual has been happening near Wall Street. People have been camping out, protesting, exchanging ideas, and talking to the media. They're in Manhattan's financial district, near the New York Stock Exchange and some of the world's richest companies.
The protesters are part of a group called "Occupy Wall Street." It was originally made up of just a few dozen people led by a Canadian activist organization called Adbusters. Occupy Wall Street has rapidly expanded. Several influential labor unions and many individuals from all over the country have joined in. The police used pepper spray on some protesters and arrested others, which drew increased media attention and new waves of supporters. On Wednesday, October 5, an estimated 10,000 people joined in a march from City Hall to Wall Street. Reporters from Youth Communication's two magazines, YCteen and Represent, were there to cover it with video and photographs. The movement has also spread to other U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Portland.
What are these protests all about? At first, the media made it seem like Occupy Wall Street was a disorganized group lacking a unified message. And it's true that people have joined the cause for many reasons. But it's clear that the protesters' main message is that American businesses and government favor the rich. It's hard for average citizens to find financial security or to be heard.
One of the big debates in U.S. politics right now is whether the very wealthy (people who make over a million dollars a year) should pay more taxes. On one side of this debate are those who look at our national debt of $1.5 trillion and say, "Those who have made the most money in this land of opportunity should do more to help solve the problem." At least, they say, we should return to the tax rates that applied to the very wealthy under President Bill Clinton. (Tax cuts approved by President George W. Bush, which helped make the debt this large, are still in place.) If we returned to the tax rates of 2000, someone making a million dollars a year would owe $32,493 more in taxes annually than they do now. That's a lot of money, but it leaves plenty left over.
On the other side are those who say it's a bad idea to tax the rich more. Some of them think the rich deserve what they get, and it's just unfair to tax them. They also argue that big businesses and wealthy people create jobs. If they were taxed more, this argument goes, they would have less money to spend on creating jobs and paying workers. To reduce the national debt, they say, cut government spending on things like health care, education, and unemployment benefits.
Most economists do not agree with this argument. Slightly higher taxes do not curb job growth. And cutting government spending during a recession can make it worse. Nonetheless, this year, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a budget that included $4.5 trillion in such spending cuts over the next decade.
Whether you're a family of three or a nation of 300 million, being in deep debt means sacrifices will be required to turn the financial situation around. The debate about raising taxes and cutting spending mostly comes down to the question of who should make the sacrifices. Raising taxes on the wealthy asks them to sacrifice something. When we cut government spending, usually it's the middle class and the poor who lose out.
The experience of the past three decades suggests that more money for the rich doesn't automatically bring jobs or prosperity to everyone else. In fact, it's often the opposite. Back in the 1970s, only a few top executives earned more than 30 times what their lower-level workers earned. Nowadays, the leaders of major U.S. corporations make about 263 times what the average American worker earns. Meanwhile, we suffered the worst recession since the Great Depression in the 1930s, and the unemployment rate is 9.1%.
How can this be? For one thing, big companies are holding on to their cash, rather than investing it in job creation. This month, the U.S. Federal Reserve reported that U.S. businesses had record cash on their books—over $2 trillion. Big businesses have also taken advantage of "globalization" by moving jobs from the United States to other countries where labor is cheaper. (You don't have to pay a worker in India nearly as much as a worker in the U.S., because of the lower cost of living and fewer protections for workers there.) Meanwhile, corporate taxes cover much less of the government's costs than they used to. Back in the 1940s, the federal government raised $1.50 in taxes on business profits for every $1 it raised in taxes on individuals. Today, for every $1 the federal government gets from individuals, it gets only 25 cents from businesses.
In the past 40 years, corporations have grown and the people who run them have grown richer. But the middle and lower classes have not benefited. The Occupy Wall Street protestors are upset by this growing "income gap" and by a lot of other problems they see in the United States today. They point out that the Wall Street businesses that helped create the economic recession are the ones who are suffering least from it. For example, big banks helped cause the crisis by getting people to take out loans they couldn't afford. They are doing well now partly because the government gave them a "bailout" – lots of tax money – to save their businesses from collapse when the loans weren't repaid. Many of the protesters call themselves "the other 99%" on signs and in chants. This refers to the fact that about 40% of the nation's wealth and about 25% of income is controlled by just the richest 1% of the population.
Many of the protesters are also angry about the role of money in politics. A recent Supreme Court decision gave corporations much more freedom to give money to political candidates, even in secret. Some signs downtown read: "I Can't Afford to $peak With My Representative" and "Get Your Money Out of My Government." A lot of protestors are upset with President Obama, who hired powerful business leaders to run the economy even though their companies had brought about the economic crash of 2008.
Why should teens care? More than one out of every five Americans under 18 lives below the poverty line. Many more live in families that are above the poverty line, but have little hope of paying for college or other training necessary to get a good job. Here at Youth Communication, we've often written about the issues the Occupy Wall Street movement highlights. Check out some of our archived stories for a deeper understanding of the issues that led to the protest:
In "The Rags to Riches Myth," Marco Salazar described how his immigrant father, despite years of hard work, continues to live precariously close to poverty.
Diana Moreno wrote about the shame of being on welfare and her intention to "untangle" herself from it in "Getting By on Crayon Money."
In "A Roof of One's Own" Quotesia Johnson examined how economic crisis pushes people with the least money into homelessness.
Now, we'd like to hear from you: What do you think about the growing income inequality? Should we raise taxes on the rich? Do you feel that regular people can get heard by politicians? Should the government do something to help out people who are struggling financially? If so, how? Or is the deficit more important than funding government programs? Should taxes be kept low, and programs cut to make up the difference?
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The loss at the Memorial Stadium left the Pilgrims just two points clear of the relegation zone and the board acted swiftly with an official statement being released less than two hours after the final whistle.
"The team's recent results have not been good enough and, with the club's Football League future paramount, the Argyle board felt a change was necessary now as we head into an important part of the season," it said.
The statement continued: "The owner and the board would like to thank Carl for all he has done for the club, as a player and a manager. The board will now seek promptly to appoint a new manager with significant experience of football management."
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The No. 1 source of workplace stress? Low pay, according Forbes, citing a new study by Harris Interactive. Eight in 10 workers say they feel stressed by their jobs, up from seven in 10 last year, the study found. Heavy workloads, commuting and annoying co-workers were also among the biggest sources of stress. Women generally report higher levels of stress than men, according to a WSJ story in March. — Leslie Kwoh
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Tom Horton, the Hermosa Beach paddleboard competitor who was raising money for the Agoura Hills-based Greater L.A. Chapter of the ALS Association (see this link), finished Sunday's race in 6 hours 47 minutes — 63rd overall out of more than 100 competitors and 11 minutes later than last year.
"It was another grueling year," he said. "The water was very calm and glassy most of the way. There was a small Northwest swell coming through which added a bit of push against us and most people I spoke to finished later than last year."
From his goal to raise $50,000, Horton has so far received nearly $10,000 in pledges from more than 80 folks, but they're still coming in. If you're able to contribute, go to his link (linked here).
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Club operators, personal trainers and certifying agencies are being urged to participate in a new campaign, Unite into One Standard, for the continuing education and training of personal trainers. The campaign is the focus of the First Annual Personal Trainer Summit set for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Club Industry show in Chicago.
The goal of the campaign and the summit, organized by the World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.), is to raise personal training standards and implement standards where none exist, as well as to go to one source for continuing education and training accreditation, says Jay Del Vecchio, president and CEO of W.I.T.S.
According to Del Vecchio, that one accrediting source should be the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). IACET accredits training programs that meet high IACET/ANSI standards and authorizes these organizations to offer official IACET continuing education units (CEUs) for their programs.
W.I.T.S., the American Academy of Personal Training (AAPT) and the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) are accredited by IACET, and the three organizations have agreed to accept CEUs from each other and from any other IACET authorized providers.
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More organizations are pursuing MDM (master data management). Forrester Research says its client inquiries about MDM have increased 90 percent in the past two years, and by early December of 2010, Gartner had estimated that worldwide MDM software revenue would reach $1.5 billion by year end, a 14 percent increase from 2009.
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Could it be that many organizations need MDM but haven't prepared for it?
In this slideshow, Loraine Lawson highlights the steps many MDM practitioners and analysts say you should take before embarking on a master data management initiative.
The Cost of Cybercrime Cyber attacks continue to occur frequently and result in serious financial consequences for businesses and government institutions.
One-third of Americans Are More Willing to Give Up Sex Than Their Mobile Phones Survey examines Americans' attachment to mobile phones; finds iPhone users are least willing to let go of their devices.
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Pig Pals Sanctuary was founded in 1987, when the plight of the unwanted pet pig first came to our attention. This wonderful and unique creature was advertised and commercialized beyond belief for a number of years bringing astronomical monetary gains to many people.
As with any animal, the more popular they became the more people there were that got them as babies and then couldn't handle the grown animal.
The truth is that the potbellied pig is only a good pet for those who take commitment and responsible pet ownership very seriously.
Responsible pet ownership is not defined by species and holds true across the board, but is even more important to the pet pig. These unique animals are so intelligent that the displacement is far more difficult for them than on other animals that are bought and discarded.
As the numbers of unwanted pets grew…so did our sanctuary and in 1995 we became a nonprofit sanctuary. Unfortunately the pet pigs do not have the protection that dogs and cats do under most laws so abuse and lack of care can be rampant.
As an abuse investigator licensed by the State, and having worked in this field for over thirty years, we saw the need in the beginning for a safe haven for these wonderful animals. Our commitment to any animal that comes here is protection, love and care for the entire life of the animal.
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Proper Vehicle Recovery Methods - Rigging a WinchPosted in How To on April 30, 2013
If you spend any significant amount of time in difficult terrain, you're bound to encounter a recovery situation at some point. It could be either your vehicle or someone else's. And a winch may be the proper tool at that time. This is a good time to review recovery techniques and rigging concepts. Keep in mind that these tips and the information provided here are not a substitute for proper training, sound judgment, and quality equipment.
Every winching operation should start with a plan in your mind as to how you'll rig it up. Winching is a risky procedure; proceed very slowly and methodically. You're dealing with material and parts that are subject to a tremendous amount of force. A mistake can be fatal!
Rigging a Straight Pull
The most common rigging is a straight pull. You hook up to an anchor (a tree or rock) directly in front of you and pull yourself out. Or you connect straight on to a stuck vehicle and pull it out.
When connecting to a tree, use a tree strap. A cable around a tree will crush, break, or cut the bark, leaving the tree susceptible to disease and disrupting the flow of nutrients, hurting or killing a tree like the one pictured above. A tree strap also gives a better point to connect the winch line. If you loop a winch line around a tree and hook it back on itself, the steel cable will be kinked, creating a weak point.
Use a 3/4-inch screw pin bow shackle (commonly called a D-ring) to connect the tree strap to the winch line. Pass the D-ring through both loops on the tree strap and tighten the screw pin finger tight. Then back it off 1/4 to 1/2 turn. This will prevent it from becoming super tight and difficult to remove later. A 3/4-inch D-ring has a working load limit (WLL) of 4.75 tons. It will be stamped on the bow. That translates to 9,500 pounds. Typically the safety margin is at least 5:1. This means that the D-ring will not break until in the neighborhood of 47,000 to 50,000 pounds. Comforting! Don't use anything smaller than the 3/4-inch D-ring. You need at least two D-rings, and this is one case where more is better (six is not too many).
Do not use a recovery strap as a substitute for a tree strap. Typical recovery straps are designed to stretch 10 to 15 percent. It is not a good idea to introduce additional recoil into the winch rigging. The sweet spot for tree strap length is about 15 feet. Many straps on the market are too short for a stout tree. And as an added bonus, a longer tree strap might just give you the extra foot needed to reach the tree.
Connect the winch hook to the D-ring on the tree so the open side faces up. This is an extra safety precaution. In the event the hook breaks, it will recoil toward the ground.
Never use any equipment you do not know the load rating of. This applies to straps, D-rings, pulleys, the winch line, and the winch. Unfortunately, not all of our equipment has the level of safety margin built into a D-ring. A 5/16-inch steel line is rated at an ultimate breaking strength of 9,800 pounds. On a 9,500-pound rated winch, the safety margin is minimal—almost one to one. Fortunately, we seldom need to pull max loads and there are ways to reduce the load on the line using pulleys. By the way, a 5/16-inch synthetic line is stronger (about 15,500 pounds). And a 3/8-inch synthetic rope can easily be substituted—at 19,600 pounds of ultimate breaking strength. Winch kits often come with a pulley. If the pulley rating is not stamped into the metal, do it yourself. Overtime, stick-on labels are destroyed.
An Angle Pull
Sometimes, you cannot get in a direct line with the vehicle you plan to recover. Using a pulley, you can bend around a corner for an "angle pull." Even in situations when a direct run could be made, the line may leave the winch at an undesirable angle. Using a pulley allows the line to work straight off the winch. Connect the pulley to a tree strap with a D-ring as before in the straight-line pull.
Under light tension, push down on each side of the strap to test if each one has about the same tension. If not, back off the winch line and rotate the strap a bit. Otherwise, when the load on the rigging finally exceeds the drag from the bark of the tree, the strap will suddenly adjust and create a spike load. There should be no jerks or surprise spikes of energy introduced that exceed the capability of the equipment. On a big gnarly tree, the strap may get hung up and not rotate smoothly to where it needs to be—exactly half the angle between your vehicle and the one you are pulling out.
No surprise spike of energy applies to the vehicle to be recovered, as well. If a tire suddenly gets tractions and then loses it, letting the vehicle fall back, it will transfer a sudden spike load into the rigging.
Check that the line does not contact the edges of the pulley. The tree strap is normally flexible enough that it will permit the pulley to rotate a bit so the line runs smoothly through.
Rigging a Double-Line Pull
Pulleys have some wonderful characteristics we can use to our advantage. Besides changing the direction of the line (angle pull), they can "double the power" of the winch. If you run the winch line straight out to a pulley on a tree (strap) and straight back to your vehicle, the winch will be able to pull twice as much because the full load is split between the two lines and the winch only has to deal with the load on its side. If the load is 10,000 pounds, the winch only sees 5,000 pounds. To move the vehicle one foot now, the winch has to pull twice as much line (one foot from each side). Pulling twice as much line cuts the speed on the ground in half.
Two-Way Pull
The ability to pull a vehicle in two directions at the same time with its own winch is very handy. The vehicle could be in a situation where it is stuck and at risk of rolling over. Or it could be leaning against a rock that will take out the door unless some clearance is achieved. The vehicle needs to be pulled forward and sideways at the same time.
It takes two pulleys and two anchor locations. Naturally there is an ideal location for these anchors, but use what nature has provided where it is. Put a tree strap and pulley on an anchor somewhere in front of the vehicle. Place a second pulley on an anchor somewhere to the side and a bit in front of the vehicle. The winch line runs through the first pulley to the second pulley and then back to a location on the side or rear corner of the vehicle.
Use another tree strap to make the connection to the vehicle. The strap is less likely to damage the vehicle if it comes in contact. A strap can usually be looped through a rock rail or to a recovery point on the bumper. Rock rails make nice anchor points. In a worst-case situation, open the doors and run the strap through and over the roof. Don't just run a strap through the windows; it will crush the thin slot the window rolls up into.
The rigging pulls the vehicle in two directions, forward and sideways. During the recovery, attention needs to be focused on the rear tire bead. Too much sideway angle and the bead may roll off. It is an angle change only. Neither pulley increases the winch power.
The same result can be accomplished with one pulley and one anchor point. There is more risk of the line along side of the vehicle coming in contact with the vehicle. It will move closer and closer to the vehicle as the winch operation proceeds.
Pull Pal
An anchor can be established anywhere it is needed with a Pull Pal. Sometimes, the only anchor available is the one created with the Pull Pal. Sand dunes come to mind.
Assemble the Pull Pal and place it where an anchor is needed. Actually place it one or two feet behind where it's needed. It will be dragged a short distance in the process of burying it. As a precaution to recover the Pull Pal after use, loop a strap around the base where the spade attaches.
Then rig up your winch and connect it to the Pull Pal with a D-ring. The Pull Pal will bury itself as you start winching. Eventually, it will become like a solid anchor, and the stuck vehicle will start to move. It will put an initial load on the rigging, so make sure all your connections look good before putting the full load on the winch to bury the Pull Pal.
On hard ground, someone will need to steady the Pull Pal until the spade has dug itself in six to 10 inches.
Recovery operations are a fact of off-road driving. While hazardous by nature, you not only clear your vehicle by using proper equipment and technique, you ensure that you are around to drive another day. OR
• Wear heavy leather gloves
• Be sure everyone is clear of the line
• Inspect the winch and line prior to use. Do not use a cable with a kink
• Never step over or straddle a winch cable under tension
• Walk the line—do not let it slide through your hands
• Stay an arm's length or more away from the fairlead
• Use hand signals with an assistant
• Never use the winch as a tow strap
• Do not use the winch for lowering
• Make sure the anchor is secure
• Never hook the winch back on the winch housing
• Never hook onto a tow ball
• Keep at least five wraps of line on the drum (eight wraps for UHMWPE rope)
• Drape a blanket over the cable (called a parachute)
• Connect the winch hook with the open side up—hook up
• Make sure the recovered vehicle is secure before releasing rigging
• Do not run over a winch line with tires
• Keep tension in the line until winching is completed
• Do not slide the winch cable along sharp objects
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NJ chief: LA airport suspect's father had asked for help finding son, who mentioned suicide
PENNSVILLE, N.J. – A New Jersey police chief says the Los Angeles airport shooting suspect had apparently made references to suicide.
Pennsville Chief Allen Cummings says Paul Ciancia's father called him early Friday afternoon saying another of his children had received a text message from the suspect "in reference to him taking his own life."
Cummings says the elder Ciancia asked him for help in locating Paul, according to Cummings. The chief says he called Los Angeles police, which sent a patrol car to Ciancia's apartment.
There, two roommates said they had seen him Thursday and that he was fine.
Cummings says he told Ciancia's father that because of the son's age, he couldn't take a missing persons report. He says his department had no dealings with the younger Paul Ciancia.
A law enforcement official speaking on condition of anonymity identified the suspect as the younger Ciancia.
Rubinkam reported from Pennsylvania.


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Welcome to Mambos - Cuban Restaurant In Jacksonville FL
Mambos Cuban Café Pizzeria is one of the top Cuban Restaurants in the greater Jacksonville, FL area. We are a family owned and operated Cuban restaurant, and we take great pride in the dishes that we create to give customers their own little taste of what true Cuban cuisine is all about. With amazing spices, fresh ingredients, and the expertise of our trained chefs, you can experience superb food for prices you can afford. All your culinary needs will be met when you come to us to experience the great taste of Cuban food at its finest. When you walk through the doors of our Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL location, you will feel like you have stepped deep into the heart of Cuba.
From the traditional décor with a modern edge, to the food and experience as a whole, our goal is to always exceed your expectations. Our restaurant serves a range of delicious dishes that are prepared to perfection for brunch, lunch, and dinner. We have something for everyone at Mambos! Our menu is full of authentic Cuban favorites, and we have a kid's menu as well. Browse our catering page or menu to see what we have to offer, or stop in to experience Mambos today!
Cuban Food - Some of Our Most Popular Menu Selections
- Cuban sandwich- Roasted pork, Ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard
- Pizza Blanca- Creamy Alfredo sauce, crispy bacon, grilled chicken, and fresh basil
- Pork Tostones- Tender pulled pork slow cooked in our special guava sauce
- Mambo Steak Sandwich- Grilled Palomilla steak, with tomato, sautéed onions, potato sticks, lettuce, and our special mambo sauce.
- Camarones al ajillo- Succulent shrimps that are sautéed in garlic sauce
- Grilled Chicken Salad- Tender grilled chicken breast with black beans, sweet corn, mozzarella & cheddar cheese
Plan your next meal at Mambos, or contact us today for further information about catering services.


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Eric Jaffe
Eric Jaffe is the former New York bureau chief for CityLab. He is the author of A Curious Madness and The King's Best Highway.
Some maps simply tell you how to get from here to there, but others give you a unique glimpse into the character of a place. With the eyes of the world on the Olympics for the next couple weeks, we looked to the blog Mapping London for some cartographic insight into the host city.
The site, run by Ollie O'Brien and James Cheshire of the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at University College London, has posted some 80 London maps over the past year and a half. The works range in subject from demographics and data to transportation and history.
"People want to know what a map says about where they live or to imagine the characteristics of a place they haven't visited," says Cheshire. "They are used for so much more than navigation — a good map can communicate a tremendous amount of information."
Olympic Venues
This is an extract from an impressive infographic of Olympic venues created by LondonTown.com. This view focuses on the 2.5-square-kilometer Olympic Park, home to the Olympic Stadium, the Aquatics Center, and several other arenas. The full map provides brief descriptions of the major sites and stretches far across the city.
O'Brien notes that the map isn't "geographically correct" but rather indicative of general locales. "This makes it a very poor map for navigating around London between the venues, but a good graphic illustrating just how many venues in London there are, and how they relate geographically to the major London landmarks," he writes.
London Surnames
In early 2011 Cheshire published a series of 15 maps designed to show the popularity of surnames across London. As in a word cloud, the size of the surname changes to reflect its prevalence (taken from a 2001 election roll) — though only the top 15 names in each area are documented here. Cheshire, who created the maps as part of his doctoral work, calls his final thoughts on the maps "contradictory" (via a posting under O'Brien's name):
The first is that a surprising number of Londoners share the same name (especially with their immediate neighbours). The second is that despite the dominance of relatively few surnames at the top of the rankings, the further down the rankings you get the more you see of London's population diversity.
Every Bus Trip
This data map, produced by Cheshire and Joan Serras, shows the roughly 114,000 bus trips completed in London every day. (A single "trip" consists of a bus finishing its route.) Roads that handle few bus routes are thin and yellow; those that handle many routes are wider and redder, depending on the particular volume. "The map demonstrates the impressive coverage of London's bus network and how integral it is to London's transport infrastructure," writes Cheshire.
Tweets v. Flickr
Another data map — this one tracks the location of tweets (in blue) and Flickr photographs (in orange) from around the city. The white dots represent places where both Twitter and Flickr activity occurred. The map was produced by Eric Fischer, who did a series of similar maps with various cities around the world, which can be seen at Flickr.
O'Brien notes the high level of Flickr activity at London's photogenic nature sites: an orange blob at Kew Gardens at the left, an outline of the Thames River throughout, and another blob at Greenwich Park on the right. He also notes the neighborhoods with large young populations, which correspond to Twitter use: Croydon, at the bottom, and Kingston, near the lower-left corner.
Blitz Map
This extract shows the buildings that were damaged during the Blitz of World War II. The bombings by the German Luftwaffe began in September of 1940 and lasted more than eight months. On the map, black buildings were destroyed, purple ones were damaged beyond repair, and red ones were severely damaged but perhaps salvageable. The map provides a striking visual image of how much harder the East End was hit than the West End, writes O'Brien.
Hand-Drawn Map
Artist and illustrator Jenni Sparks drew an entire map (above, an excerpt) of downtown London by hand. The buildings and landmarks are done in black-and-white and the Tube lines are coded by color. As O'Brien points out, the map comes with relevant annotations that you wouldn't find on a traditional map:
Dalston comes with a bicycle, plastic-framed glasses and a moustache. Canary Wharf is festooned with various currency symbols. … The Olympic Stadium alos [sic] appears, complete with some shining Olympic rings.
The map is available for sale at Sparks's blog.
Why Not Walk It?
As our Feargus O'Sullivan reported a couple weeks back, London officials have known for a while now that the Olympics would push the city's transit system to its limits. This map, by the Transport for London agency, promotes walking during the Games by estimating the time it would take to get from various transit "hotstops" to various other parts of the city on foot. The stop — in this case, Fenchurch Street — is ringed by four concentric circles that indicate a 10-, 15-, 20-, and 25-minute walk.
All maps courtesy of Mapping London.
Given the affordable housing crisis, California cities should encourage single-family homeowners to convert garages into apartments and accessory dwelling units.
Manhattan's new luxury mega-project was partially bankrolled by an investor visa program called EB-5, which was meant to help poverty-stricken areas.
Far from being a single author's definitive text, the beloved cathedral's history is a palimpsest.
Sinkholes, winter-weary trains, and political upheaval have held the Confederation Line light-rail transit back from a seriously overdue opening.
New data show a staggering rise in shared dockless e-scooter use nationwide. But commuting habits have seen little change since the dawn of micromobility.


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Kopitar's picture-perfect memory leads to winnerby Corey Masisak
NEWARK, N.J. -- Hockey players have really, really good memories.
When told that New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur had said he thought Anze Kopitar would go with a backhand attempt on a breakaway in overtime of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night, the hero for Los Angeles had a simple response.
"A few years ago" was actually Nov. 27, 2006, at Staples Center. Kopitar went to the backhand and slid the puck along the ice to beat Brodeur and help the Kings knock off the Devils in a shootout.
This was a far different scenario Wednesday night at Prudential Center. This was Game 1 of the 2012 Stanley Cup Final, and Kopitar first had to corral a bouncing puck before skating in alone on arguably the best goaltender in NHL history.
Kopitar deked to the forehand on this occasion and had plenty of space to deposit the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory to give Los Angeles its ninth consecutive road win this postseason.
"It was a little scary at first. It was kind of a wobbly pass," Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi said. "The ice was pretty choppy, so we were just hoping he would get it under control. Once he got it under control, you just had that feeling that he's a special player and he's delivered for us so many times this postseason. You just had a good feeling, and fortunately we were right."
Defenseman Drew Doughty started the play by putting the puck along the left boards to Justin Williams. Devils defenseman Marek Zidlicky got tangled up near the Los Angeles blue line, and then both defenseman Bryce Salvador and center Dainius Zubrus ended up trying to mark Williams, who was still able to throw the puck into the wide-open space to which Kopitar was skating.
Kopitar lifts Kings to OT win in Game 1By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer
Anze Kopitar's breakaway goal 8:13 into overtime gave the Kings a 2-1 win against the Devils and a 1-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. READ MORE ›
Brodeur made an incredible, scorpion-kick save against the New York Rangers in the conference finals -- but not this time, as Kopitar flipped the puck into the net.
"It feels great," Kopitar said. "Every time you get the chance to finish it off in OT, you know, to face a world-class goaltender like Marty is, it's definitely a good feeling."
Kopitar is now tied for the team lead with captain Dustin Brown in goals (seven) and points (16) in 15 playoff games for the Kings. He and Brown are also tied for the League lead in the postseason with a plus-14 rating. There have been 11 shorthanded goals scored in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Kopitar and Brown have been on the ice for four of the five scored by Los Angeles -- Kopitar has two of them.
He also played more than 22 minutes in this contest and won 58 percent of his faceoffs. When these two teams met earlier this season, Kopitar tried another backhanded shootout attempt -- the one-handed try made famous by Peter Forsberg in the 1994 Winter Olympics -- but that was against backup Johan Hedberg.
Whether or not Kopitar remembered either of those plays -- one from a few months ago or one from nearly six years ago -- few Kings fans will forget his overtime goal in Game 1.
"I probably would have shot it from the blue line just to make sure I got it on net," Scuderi said. "[Kopitar] has great hands and uncanny poise and patience."


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The scene at the typically bustling Franklin Avenue IRT (2,3,4,5 trains) stop this morning was one that raises the hair on the back of any New Yorker's neck: caution tape, police vehicles (including Shomrim - this is Crown Heights, after all) , well-dressed reporters talking rapidly into cameras with serious expressions. The throng of commuters milling around murmured with concern, sharing information gleaned from the eyewitness accounts being snapped up by the television stations. The station was closed sometime between 9:00 and 9:30 AM for what the MTA termed initially a "sick passenger" (one of their catch-alls for any sort of individual interference with the subway).
According to an eyewitness I spoke with, a man moved to jump in front of an oncoming 4 train on the crowded platform, and another man reached to keep him from falling in front of the train. Unfortunately, the first man's momentum was too great, and both he and the man trying to save him fell onto the tracks and were hit by the train. The eyewitness was clearly a little shaken, and said repeatedly "It just smells horrible down there--like burning."
His story was repeated by a few other eyewitness that I heard speaking to reporters. However, one reporter I spoke with mentioned that police at the scene said only one individual had been struck by the train. The incident stopped 4-5 express service completely along the IRT lines, and drastically slowed 2-3 service to Manhattan (I walked up to the Eastern Parkway stop and boarded a 2 train which sat in tunnels and took about 30 minutes to reach Atlantic Avenue).
As of 10 AM, the MTA was making announcements recommending that commuters take other trains to Manhattan in the Atlantic Avenue - Pacific Street (and soon to be Barclays) station.


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2007 Chevy Silverado - Flame Thrower
Built To Burn Down The Boulevard
"I built this truck the way I wanted, with what I thought would look good." Words most custom truck owners say but can't get away with because of an inconsistency in the overall look of their ride. Kurt Grimes, of Clovis, California, wasn't worried about building a truck that people liked or disliked, he wanted to create a classy, clean, and exciting Chevy that would showcase what his paint shop was capable of and also what a difference some well-spent attention could make on a late model truck. The end result was an '07 Chevrolet Silverado Classic that people see, scratch their heads, and then quickly appreciate. We were amongst the fanfare and can't find a flaw in the Chevy. Take a look for yourself and then start taking notes.
Kurt's first truck was also shot for Truckin', back in the late '70s, but never appeared in the magazine. Laughing while talking to us, he said he's been a part of the custom truck scene his entire life. This helps explains why he left no stone unturned when customizing his Silverado. Built twice in one year with long nights spent fine-tuning every aspect, Kurt's truck proves that you can build a truck to drive and still end up on the cover of the World's Leading Truck Publication. Here is the story on this awesome ride.
Purchased new in August of '06, Kurt planned on adding some things to help it stand out from the crowd of Chevy trucks, but as the cash started flowing, so did the ideas and the snowball began rolling. Starting with the suspension, Kurt opted to lower the truck instead of 'bagging it, because as he says "I drive the truck 100 miles every day to work and wanted it to be reliable." With that in mind, PPC Customs, also located in Clovis, went to work installing the McGaughy's drop spindles, springs, shocks, and rear leaf springs. PPC Customs also added the huge Wilwood 16-inch six-piston brake setup in the front and then converted the rear setup to large Wilwood discs as well. The rear axle had to be narrowed 3 inches and new Moser axles were installed, as were chrome CalTracs to ensure the power reaches the ground at all times. Sierra Gear 3.73 gears and an Eaton posi unit keep those tires spinning. Rubber meets the pavement via Continental tires, sized 305/40R22 in the rear and 265/35R22 up front. Adding to the performance look were Bonspeed Delta polished billet wheels. Kurt's truck now had the look of performance, but looks don't make your truck fast. To remedy this, a call to Magnuson was made.
Lifting the hood of Kurt's '07 reveals the best-looking and most detailed engine compartment we've seen on a late-model truck. Sitting atop the 4.8L V-8 is a polished MagnaCharger supercharger. Complementing the polished huffer are custom-made reservoir tanks for the coolant, supercharger overflow tank, and master cylinder. Machined and polished pulleys for a Ford Lightning engine made their way onto the Bow Tie and other details such as polishing the 200-amp alternator, throttle-body, polishing the belt tensioner, adding polished coil covers, and he also powdercoated the engine brackets throughout. Keeping the polished and painted goodies really standing out, Kurt painted the engine bay flat black. Helping the 4.8L scream even more, a camshaft for an LS2 was slipped in, a Volant intake and snorkel were bolted on, Dynatech SuperMaxx long-tube headers and high-flow cats installed, and a Volant exhaust system added to the mix. In case that isn't enough for Kurt's commute, a 100-shot of Nitrous Express should elevate his heartbeat. Without question, the engine compartment is a true testament to taking one's time and paying close attention to the details.
Inside the Crew Cab, Kurt didn't want to go over the top but he did want a custom interior that could keep up with any other area of the truck. Classic Soft Trim was called upon to cover the seats with grey leather, but Kurt wanted rear bucket seats. After he tracked down a righthand rear seat, he had the foam reshaped and the seat rebuilt to be a mirror image of the factory 60/40-split seat. Painting the dash was handled at Grimeez Custom Paint and several other plastic pieces were smoothed and painted to tie it all together. Stylin' Trucks was called for a billet dress-up kit including new knobs, shifter handle, grab handle, and heater box cover. Kurt also added a Cadillac gauge cluster that was stripped down and painted flat blue, just to be different. Desiring a comfortable yet stylish center console, Kurt built a factory-looking console that houses two cup holders, a 7-inch monitor, equalizer, and is topped off with a cut-down Arc Audio amp that tricks everyone who sees it. Speaking of audio, Dustin, from D.G. Audio, in Clovis, built a rear fiberglass sub enclosure housing four 8-inch Arc Audio subs and two Arc Audio Foose-edition amps. Arc Audio speakers were also installed in each door and in the A-pillars. Kenwood DVD and navigation handle the head unit chores while a 7-inch Kenwood monitor was mounted in the rear of the center console for passenger entertainment. Craig Renn then added the ostrich leather seat inserts and door panel trim, as well as a custom headliner. Kurt then focused on what he does best, paint and body.
Examining the Chevy from front to back, we were completely impressed with the little things that Kurt did not overlook, but rather made custom and improved upon the original design. After talking to him about the build, he said the process was " a lot of fun, but it's even more fun to drive." Telling us that the project is never done, he mentioned a new paintjob might be in the works. We can't imagine messing with something that looks so darn good, but if it turns out better than this paint scheme, maybe we should keep our mouths shut.
Originally painting the truck with realistic blue fire, Kurt felt the truck didn't stand out enough, so back to the artistic drawing board he went. Looking at the hood, he didn't like the abrupt HD-look of the leading edge. Chopping and sectioning the hood brought it down several inches and now the front end looked much more sleek. After some trial and error, Kurt developed a two-color realistic fire system that he had never seen before. With his airbrush gun filled with custom-mixed DuPont Hot Hues green and blue, the entire Chevy was forever engulfed in flames. Patterson Paint supplied the DuPont paint and Kurt even airbrushed several pieces of the interior with realistic fire to match. Kurt shaved the tailgate handle and went old-school with some pinstriping and then smoked a pair of GMC taillights. Grimeez Custom Paint continued the custom treatment by removing the orange reflectors from the headlights, smoothing and painting the front valance and bumper, and also flaring and rolling the fenders to help the tires clear. Other cool parts added to the Chevy included Grippin' Billet door handles, a Precision Grille Phat Tube billet grille, Street Scene mirrors, and a steel roll pan.


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What's a good starter team if I chose Tepig in pkmn white ?
and what's the fastest way to get Tynamo?
I also have the ability to get Zorua /Ark .
We are trying to avoid team questions here (since there are a million questions you could ask) but I will answer this one. I'll make it a little more generic so it can help others too!
First, Tynamo is in Chargestone Cave, which is after the 5th gym. Blitzle is a good choice if you don't pick Tepig since it learns Flame Charge. It's a reliable electric pokemon you can use up until Chargestone Cave.
Since you picked Tepig, you will be given Pansage as a gift before the first gym. It's not too bad but later on there are better pokemon like Petilil.
The other pan-monkeys are available in Pinwheel Forest but they are very rare. And there are very few other water pokemon (that's why I chose Oshawott as my starter). Tympole is probably your only option if you don't want to spend 30+ minutes looking for a Panpour.
On route 3 there is a cave at the far West (you go there to thwart Team Plasma early on). In rare spots you can get Drilbur, a good ground type. If you want a good fighting type, Sawk is in the area before Pinwheel Forest. In Black it's fairly common, in White it's only in rustling grass.
Sandile (eventually Krookodile) is a great physical attacker, as is Darumaka (later Darmanitan). You can grab both in the desert north of Castelia, which you can access before Castelia's bug-type gym. Scraggy is a decent defensive pokemon you can get from the desert too.
Of course, if you have wifi you can get Victini from the event, which is awesome but feels bit like cheating (I'm keeping mine slightly lower level for fun).
Tynamo is in Chargestone Cave (after Driftveil City).
A nice team for beggining is:
Emolga (in game trade after Mistralton City)
Tepig (+-evolutions)
Basculin (in game trade in Driftveil City)
You should be able to get at least to Opelucid City. Then catch an Ice type like Cubchoo (Mt. Twist) to beat Dragon-Gym
I'll answer this now that I've played through the game, although I won't give six Pokemon, but multiple choices and explain why, along with advantages and disadvantages of starters.
Serperior: Easily the worst choice for ingame, seeing how Su-Seeding isn't good for ingame. It has an incredibly poor movepool, and poor attacking stats. Dragon Tail is also needed to fill out a Physical moveset, and it isn't really the most useful move for ingame, especially since you get it so late. You'll be spending most of the game with Grass and Normal type attacks. Also, Vine Whip will make things harder for you early on, due to such a low base power.
Emboar: Tied to be the best ingame starter. It has a huge Attack and HP stat, and can even use Special Attacks well towards the start of the game. As long as you keep it at a high level, that low speed stat won't become noticable until after the E4. Ember helps you very early on, and it soon gets Flame Charge, which is a powerful attack early in the game, and helps out with Speed. As a Pignite, it gets Arm Thrust, which not only provides good type coverage, but also deals with the multitude of Sturdy Pokemon in the game. Rollout also proves nice while you wait for Rock Slide. It also gets a powerful STAb attack with Heat Crash. Assurance helps in Double Battles you fight in, especially along with your other useful moves like Rock Slide or Earthquake. Type coverage combined with incredible attack make this a powerful Pokemon that an destroy foes with neutral hits. He tears through the Gym Leaders with ease also, having a Super-Effective attack for most of them.
Samurott: It can learn Surf. YAY. This guy is also good for ingame. It gets Water Gun early on, and later Shell Blade, which has really high base power at that part of the game. You can also give it Retaliate after beating Lenora. It gets plenty of coverage options that work well with stats that are pretty much perfect for ingame, like X-Scissor, Megahorn, Ice Beam, Aerial Ace, and Grass Knot.
The Simis: They work great for taking out the first Gym Leader, learn plenty of HMs, get good attacks with plenty of coverage, can evolve pretty early (Castelia City if you want), and you get it for free. They also have excellent sweeping stats. Simipour is likely the best for ingame, closely followed by Simisage, with Simisear in last.
Watchog: It gets STAb Tackle and Bite at level 6, Crunch at level 16. If you keep it around for a while, you can also give it plenty of type coverage from TMs, it being the Normal type it is. The most useful function for it though is in catching Pokemon with Hypnosis, Super Fang, and Mean Look (along with Illuminate for an ability).
Stoutland: It starts as a Lillipup with the very helpful Pickup ability. STAb Tackle and Bite at level 8. Good ingame stats, plenty of type coverage from TM or the fangs, and we all know how much damage Take Down can do from Lenora. It also gets Surf!
Liepard: You get it early on, so you can get it to a high level pretty quickly. Mostly, just use it to bolster your team in the early part of the game, and maybe keep it with you if you get it to a high enough level. Fake Out is useful for Sturdy Pokemon.
Musharna: You get Munna around the start of the game, and can soon hit the foe with STAB Psybeam. A healing move at level 17, and a Sleep move at 19. Synchronize is a useful ability if you have the right nature. It gets pretty good coverage from TMs, and has good stats when you evolve it, making it hard to take down and allows it to hit pretty hard.
Unfezant: You get it early on, so use it to bolster your team at the start. It can also use Fly. Quick Attack is pretty useful.
Zebstrika: You get it pretty early in the game. While you won't get a STAB move till level 11, you get one that is pretty good, especially since the line has good Special Attack along with high Attack. These guys are incredibly fast, even more so after getting Flame Charge at level 15. At level 53, it gets Thrash, which is an awesome move ingame.
Excadrill: Okay, those stats are great, and Steel typing is still powerful ingame. STAB EARTHQUAKE!!! Yeah, that can tear through any foe, especially coming off of that high Attack stat. It also gets enough coverage from TMs. A bit rare, but it makes a valuable addition to any team.
Gurdurr/Conkeldurr: Depending on whether or not you're able to trade. Even if you aren't it is still powerful with a base 105 Attack. And base 80 Attack is excellent for a first stage Pokemon. It gets Low Kick and Rock Throw early on, offering great type coverage. Later these can be replaced by even more powerful attacks. While not the best TM pool, you can let it be your Strength user.
Seismitoad: Incredibly balanced stats, great for ingame. The typing is also great, leaving it with only one weakness. It gets STAb Surf, and STAB Eartquake, which are two of the most useful moves in the game. And even early on, it does good damage with Bubblebeam and Mud Shot. Uproar is a failry good move ingame, and it can later be replaced by the excellent Hyper Voice. Drain Punch is also great as it keeps your health high. It has plenty of useful type coverage from TMs. One of my favorites for ingame.
Leavanny: Nice attacking stats for ingame. X-Scissor and Leaf Bladeare obtained pretty early on, and before then it gets a powerful Bug Bite and Razor Leaf. It can also learn False Swipe to help you catch Pokemon.
Sigilyph: This guy is amazing, getting excellent type coverage, able to use Fly, great stats, Magic Guard, hell, this guy is just amazing, especially since you can get it before the 4th Gym Leader.Use it and you will not be dissapointed.
Carracosta: One of the best HM Slaves in the game, Dive, Surf, Waterfall, Strength. Yeah, this guy is great for the job.
Gothitelle: Frisk is a nice ability so you can take items from Wild Pokemon with Thief. It has nice stats, and a good movepool. It gets Psybeam and Psyshock early on, so it can do good damage with those.
Swanna: HM slave.
Galvantula: Okay, a fast Pokemon wth nice Special Attack running around with STAB Bug Buzz and accurate STAB Thunder ingame is something to be scared of. While TM type coverage isn't the best, all you really need is Thunder and Bug Buzz, then just give it Energy Ball for Rocks/Grounds and Thunder Wave for catching Pokemon. Electro Web is a nice move for before Thunder, it does decent damage and lowers the foe's Speed for sure, and attacks both Pokemon in Double Battles, so lowers both of their Speed. You should also be getting Electro Ball and Signal Beam soon after catching it. You can also evolve it fairly soon after catching it, especially since you'll now have the Lucky Egg to help you out.
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Chandelure: Let's face it, something with that high of Special Attack ingame along with decent Speed is going to destroy the foe. You get Flame Burst and Hex to help you out early on, and later you'll get Shadow ball. Also, it gets nice TM coverage, Energy Ball, Flamethrower, and Psychic. You also can get it not too late in the game.
Haxorus: Think of it as a Physical version of Chandelure. Outrage is even better ingame than in competitive, and its going to tear through even Steel types. You get nice TM coverage, Rock Slide and Earthquake (which makes use of Mold Breaker) to destroy in Double-Batttles, False Swipe to catch Pokemon, and moves like Brick Break, Shadow Claw, and X-Scissor work well. It gets Dual Chop and Dragon Claw early on, allowing you to hit hard fast.
Beartic: A rare Pokemon, but useful if you can get it. It gets loads of nice coverage moves, so if you are missing some coverage on your team, Beartic is a good Pokemon to use. It can also help you with Diving.
Mienshao: Drain Punch, Hi Jump Kick, Aura Sphere... You've got plenty of moves to choose from, and a great ability and great offensive stats to use them with. It gets some nice TM type coverage and Fake Out is always useful.
Bisharp: Need two bad offensive types? Look no further. He does have great ingame stats though, and a nice movepool. Also, ingame trainers actually use things like Leer, so Defiant is going to make you tear through the foe easily. Just watch out for Fighting types!
Hydreigon: Want a powerful Pokemon that you get really late? Then this is your guy. if you don't mind getting a Pokemon about right before facing the Elite 4, then this will be a nice addition to your team, with great type coverage, kickass stats, good ability, and Dragon typing.
Volcarona: Also if you want something late in the game. It also has great stats, a useful hatching ability, and powerful STAB attacks. If you happen to be missing a Flyer, you can also use this guy for that. I'd also suggest using him when you hatch him from the egg to do the Fan Club thing, that way you can get all the items.
Now for my team I used: Emboar, Sigilyph, Seismitoad, Galvantula, Simisage, and Haxorus.


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BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Jason Lowe has vowed to add more goals to his game next season.
Lowe was a regular in the Rovers side during the 2013/14 campaign and his long-range strike against Middlesbrough earned him the Peter White Memorial Trophy for the goal of the season.
But that remains his only goal in 123 appearances for Rovers since making his first-team debut in 2011, and he knows that statistic must improve.
"I need to add a few more goals to my game and that's what I'm going to do next year," Lowe said.
"It was nice that the one against Middlesbrough went in and it was a great feeling to get the award.
"I wanted to get off the mark soon as possible and I was working really hard to do that. I still do."
Rovers narrowly failed to make the Championship play-offs, finishing eighth in the table.
Lowe rues missing out on the top six and admits the squad can look back on a number of 'what if' moments.
"You can look back at five or six games over the season when we could have picked up more points," he said.
"For whatever reason we didn't but it was through no lack effort and caring.
"If we can touch up on the errors and mistakes we've made this year, I'm sure we'll be in good stead for next year."
The Championship's controversial new financial fair play regulations will be under discussion again today when the Football League hold their AGM in Portugal.
Several clubs including Rovers are currently in danger of facing a transfer embargo when the rules come into force in January, and there has been some support for late changes to the regulations.
Also set to be discussed at the AGM will be Greg Dyke's controversial plan for Premier League 'B teams' to play in the Football League.
Rovers managing director Derek Shaw said: "We want to help the FA where we can but I'm not a big believer in this 'B league' plan.
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After overcoming West Brom in the third round, holders Liverpool will face Swansea City. This is Brendan Rodgers' first encounter with his former club since making an "extremely, extremely difficult" decision to leave the Liberty Stadium and being appointed to the Liverpool hot seat in June this year.
After the draw was made the Liverpool manager said: "The Swansea game will be a special occasion, very much so. It is a wonderful club, a brilliant club, and I was in no rush to leave there."
Rodgers led the Swans to the heady heights in the Premier League last season. Playing under a system honed by Roberto Martinez and then Rodgers, Swansea have become a very popular team.
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Michel Vorm, Swansea's influential No1, is out with a groin injury for up to eight weeks, so Gerhard Tremmel will step in at Anfield. Danny Graham and Nathan Dyer have seen little game time of late and could be recalled from the bench.
Michael Laudrup's Swans are a point better off than Liverpool in the Premier League table and, at the weekend, they showed themselves to be no pushovers by giving Manchester City a torrid time at Eastlands during the 1-0 defeat. The brilliance of Joe Hart quelled what could have been a shock Swans result against the champions.
Laudrup's men who will not be phased and will be out to unleash a few Halloween ghouls at Anfield. A place in the quarter-finals is at stake here.
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- Liverpool have won more League Cups than any other club - (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1995, 2001, 2003 and 2012) and three-times runners-up (1978, 1987 and 2005).
- Swansea last played a cup game at Anfield in 1990. They were trounced 8-0.
- Brendan Rodgers' men failed to score in both of last season's Premier League encounters against Swansea
- The Swans are getting used to travelling. The Anfield game is their sixth away game in seven league cup rounds.
- Liverpool have not played a League Cup tie at home since being humbled by League Two Northampton in the third round in September 2010.
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Bayern Munich tried to appoint Arsene Wenger, says Uli Hoeness
Uli Hoeness has revealed Bayern Munich have tried to take Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to the club "a few times".
Last Updated: 11/03/13 11:31am
The Gunners travel to Munich on Wednesday facing a 3-1 deficit in their UEFA Champions League last-16 clash but Bayern president Hoeness remains a huge fan of the 63-year-old Frenchman.
"We did try to get him at Bayern Munich a few times," Hoeness told The Sun.
"Even before he went to Japan (in 1995), Franz Beckenbauer and I went to Nice and discussed with him and everything was clear, but then at the end of the day he decided to go to Japan.
"We were very surprised. From Japan he went to Arsenal and over the years, whenever we were looking for a new coach, Wenger was always one we considered.
"He's a very serious person, very strong and has a very good idea about the game.
"There have been a few moments where we have discussed his name over the years.
"He has always remained loyal to Arsenal which is fantastic behaviour. But it is true we wanted him at Bayern a few times."
The Bavarian giants are unlikely to target Wenger again anytime soon given that they have now persuaded Pep Guardiola to join in the summer, but Hoeness admits the appointment is a risk.
"We are proud we signed him. It's a fantastic thing for the Bundesliga," he added.
"But the problem for him and Bayern is it's a risk as well. He will be under huge pressure. I think we will be champions this year so the pressure on him and the club will be big.
"With Guardiola, you can only win the championship, nothing else. Jupp Heynckes is doing a fantastic job and Guardiola will be measured by what happens this year."


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HOUSTON, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- James Harden scored in a driving lay-up with 0.7 seconds left Wednesday, handing the Houston Rockets a 113-112 victory over Washington.
The Wizards had grabbed a 112-110 lead with 4 second left on John Wall's two free throws, but the Rockets responded quickly.
On the ensuing possession, Trevor Ariza fouled Harden away from the ball before it could be inbounded, and the Rockets star connected on a free throw, cutting the deficit to one point.
Houston got the ball back and Harden (35 points, six rebounds, six assists) knifed through Wizards' defense from the top of the key for the game-winning basket.
Washington's Kevin Seraphin missed a last-chance jumper at the horn, and the Rockets emerged with a seventh straight win entering the all-star break.
Dwight Howard added 24 points and 16 rebounds.
Ariza finished with 32 points and 11 rebounds, Bradley Beal contributed 20 points and Wall supplied 19 with 14 rebounds for the Wizards.


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Carolina Skiff Brings Sea Tow "On Board" for 90 Days of Absolutely Free Coverage
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Carolina Skiff—currently the number one boat brand in retail sales of outboard-powered fiberglass boats, 24-feet and under—has announced an added benefit to new customers. The popular Carolina Skiff brands that include, Carolina Skiff, Sea Chaser and Fun Chaser are well known as the most durable, versatile, stable and economical boats in the market today with the company's stellar reputation in the industry for over 30 years.
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Since 1983, Sea Tow has been the on-water assistance fleet of choice for boaters. The creation stemmed from a franchise-based marine assistance organization headquartered in Southold, New York, founded by Captain Joseph Frohnhoefer after the U.S Coast Guard stopped responding to non-emergency calls. Since that time, Sea Tow has grown into a thriving network of nearly 100 locations across the United States, with additional offices in Europe and the Caribbean.
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Smog smothers Japan, experts point to China
Smog is menacing Japanese cities for the first time in 30 years and cropping up in rural areas for the first time ever, alarming the government and prompting experts to point the finger at neighbouring China.
Warnings for high levels of hazardous smog have been issued in a record 28 prefectures so far this year, from sparsely populated isles in southern Japan to Niigata, western Japan, where 350 people have suffered stinging eyes and throats.
While the government is cautious about placing blame, experts say much of the rise in pollution is coming from China, where air quality is a focus ahead of the Beijing Olympics next year.
The type of smog—called "photochemical smog" because it is created when sunlight reacts with exhaust from cars and factories—is made up of photochemical oxidant particles such as ozone.
These particles can cause breathing difficulties and headaches.
"In terms of average levels of photochemical oxidants measured annually across Japan, there has been quite a rise since the 1990s," said Toshimasa Ohara, head of the National Institute of Environmental Studies' regional atmospheric modelling section.
"We believe a substantial part of that rise has come from increasing emissions in China. We're looking into what percentage this factor has accounted for."
Smog adds to a string of environmental concerns that experts say originate in China, including acid rain and sandstorms that gain toxicity as they pass over its industrial regions.
But academics say Japan may find it hard to put pressure on China to cut emissions, with studies yet to show a precise figure on how much of Japan's smog is caused by cross-border pollution.
"If we are going to take action against other countries, we can't be vague," said Atsuko Mori, senior researcher at the Institute for Environmental Research and Public Health in Nagasaki, southern Japan. "There needs to be a thorough, scientific study into the causes."
Research complicated
Mori and other experts say research is complicated because domestic factors are also to blame for the recent rise in smog across Japan, which has taken pride in its efforts to cut emissions since its days of rapid economic growth in the 1970s.
For example, while emissions from cars have been restricted, those from paint and gasoline vapours, which also contribute to smog, have been harder to control. Smog can also be exacerbated by strong sunlight.
The Environment Ministry asked a group of academics and local health officials last month to carry out a study on pollution trends, but detailed research into the causes could take years.
"Research to base environmental policies on requires a lot of time and money," said Hajime Akimoto, programme director at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, noting that the United States spent a decade on research before it took steps against cross-border pollution.
"Research like that in Japan could take another five years."
As a first step, government officials say Japan is working together with China to measure its pollution, although the country still lacks high-tech equipment to analyse some pollutants such as ozone.
Ohara at the National Institute of Environmental Studies said the region could in future look to the example of the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution, an agreement to cut pollution under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, signed by countries such as the United States and Canada.
"If it becomes clear that the effects of cross-border pollution are big, then it will be imperative to create international regulatory rules within East Asia, similar to Europe," he said.—Reuters


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Is Halle Berry Having Another Baby?
More swirly babies for Halle Berry? If Nahla has her way the answer is YES.
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"Every night, we do our prayers," Berry says Thursday on The Wendy Williams Show, of herself and 4½-year-old Nahla Ariela.
"We pray to God, so sweet. She says, 'God, please bring me a bunk bed and a baby sister.' And I say, 'I can do one of those things, I know for sure. The other one, we've got to keep praying on.' What do you say to her when she wants that and can't understand why God's taken so long?"
Berry, who doesn't elaborate on whether or not she plans to have more children, says she's grateful she had Nahla at a later stage in life.
"I'm a much better mother at 46 — or 41, when I had her — than if I were like 21 or 25," she explains. "I mean I was just a little baby just trying to figure it out — trying to figure out who I was, let alone having the responsibility of trying to help another little soul develop and grow. I'm so glad I waited."
Berry acknowledges that the career she signed up for involves being scrutinized by the media, but she doesn't believe Nahla should be affected by it.
"She's just a little kid, and I just want her to be a little kid, and have normalcy and be like everybody else," Berry says. "As her mom, that's my job — to provide her with that, you know? It's frustrating when you feel like you can't."
At 46, we'd be kind of surprised if Halle had another kid, but who knows — she is planning another marriage and maybe Olivier wants a little one.
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