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The roads are so buckled that it seems as though an earthquake must have hit recently. Fences dont run straight, but roll along property perimeters in gentle waves.

And, on close inspection, many of the houses that line the lumpy roads and sit behind the wavy fences seem to be tilted to one side some to the east, some to the west, some to the south.

For people passing through this odd little area in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver between Main and Fraser, 15th and about 22nd the hobbit-like feel to the place is distinctive but puzzling.

Even those who live in the district arent always sure whats so different.

What they dont realize is that the area was known from the early days of Vancouvers existence as the Tea Swamp a small, mucky lake that provided a rare open clearing in the densely forested city-to-be where a rich variety of plants could grow. It was the engineering work of the areas beavers, who blocked some of the main streams that ran down the Mount Pleasant slope into False Creek.

Among the plants that flourished was a specific kind of rhododendron that produced something early settlers called Labrador tea, which First Nations groups (who passed by the area on an old route that is roughly where Kingsway runs now) gathered and used as a treatment for everything from whooping cough to arthritis to hair loss.

The bog also attracted birds of all kinds. Pioneers who lived in the area in the late 1800s and early 1900s bragged about the teal or grouse they caught there.

But, in a growing city, that land wasnt left to the birds and the rhododendron bushes for long. Some long-ago genius put in drainage that turned the swampy bog into something that looked like solid ground. And people started building houses and roads, without doing anything in particular to anchor them. That was true until as recently as the 1960s, as the many off-kilter Vancouver Specials in the area demonstrate.

The result: heaved streets, wavy fences, tilting houses.

Dylan Cartier lives in one of them, on the top floor of a bungalow his father, Barry, owns. It tilts south. When something falls on the floor, you know where its going to end up, he says matter-of-factly.

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Wellington, Dec 31 : Legendary Australian fast bowler Brett Lee and British TV host Piers Morgan have reportedly 'mended fences' over dinner and expensive red wine after Lee cracked Morgan's wrist and ribs in a controversial cricket media stunt.

The former Australian cricketer and the British media personality have been at the centre of international media attention following a stunt that saw Morgan enter the nets during the tea break of the fourth Ashes Test to face down six brutally quick balls from Lee, which were criticised as being irresponsible and dangerous.

According to Stuff.co.nz, however, the two were spotted dining together at a Sydney restaurant, with Lee footing the bill for dinner and Morgan quipped that the bowler had to compensate him for every rib that he broke and the bruise on his hip.

Stating that the dinner and the wine, which he termed as magnificent, was Lee's way of saying that there are no hard feelings, Morgan insisted that despite his wounds, he has no regrets and hoped that his message got through to the English cricket team that they have been a 'bunch of wusses' in the winter Ashes.

--ANI (Posted on 31-12-2013)

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Marc Chase is a veteran investigative newspaper reporter and editor of 12 years. Specializing in computer-assisted reporting, he holds a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Arts in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois.

Since the late 19th century, the jet black of asphalt has changed the landscape of the world's transportation network. In addition to Interstate, county and municipal highways, asphalt paves countless driveways across the country. Proper curing and sealing ensures a long life for this durable, versatile paving surface.

Asphalt is engineered from stone, sand, gravel and asphalt cement, which is a petroleum product. The cement binds the overall pavement together. The National Asphalt Pavement Association reports that the first asphalt roadways can be traced to 625 B.C. in ancient Babylon.

Professionally laid asphalt driveways require time to solidify before use, all part of the curing process. Newly poured asphalt driveways should sit dormant for three days before supporting vehicles. Though they can be used during this time, asphalt driveways remain somewhat pliable for about a year as the pavement completely cures. An entire year or more should pass before seal coating new driveways as the curing process will never properly finish after sealing is done.

After a year or two, seal coating places a protective barrier atop asphalt drives that locks out corrosive moisture and liquid fuels, protects the surface from ultraviolet rays and rejuvenates the rich black look. Seal coating can be applied with broom-like tools or through professional sprayers. Once applied, seal coating requires 24 to 48 hours of curing time before the surface becomes ready for walking and vehicle traffic. Hardening time depends on temperature and humidity levels.

The best way to ensure a long life for asphalt driveways is repeating the seal coating process every two to five years. This keeps a binding on the surface and locks out elements that corrode aging asphalt. If dents or large cracks form over time, asphalt patching material should be applied before seal coating. Avoiding oil and gasoline leaks and spills also extends the life of asphalt driveways.

Seal coating should never be performed in excessively damp or humid conditions. Best seal coating and curing results come on sunny, dry days with temperatures at 70 degrees F or warmer. High humidity and dampness lengthens curing times, and rain within 24 hours of sealing can ruin the job.

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CSPAN Caller Asks NYT #39;s David Sanger Why Paper is Ignoring Evidence of Building 7 Demolition on 9/11
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(The demolition site at 2136 Market Street, taken by a concerned passerby the day before the deadly collapse. The Salvation Army thrift store, in which six people were killed, is at far right. Photo by Laura Mierson.)

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) On June 5th, a wall collapse at a demolition site on Market Street in center city killed six people, injured many more, and sent shock waves through City Hall (see related story).

The building collapse prompted immediate finger-pointing at city officials, particularly the Department of Licenses and Inspections. Within days of the collapse, Mayor Nutter announced new restrictions on how contractors in Philadelphia obtain demolition permits.

Our goal here is to increase public safety at these private demolition sites, to bring them up to the same high standards that we maintain on public demolition sites, the mayor said.

City Council then formed its own committee to examine the demolition process.

After the dust settles, we need to take a serious look at how we do demolition in the city of Philadelphia, said the committees chairman, Councilman Curtis Jones.

The hearings including dramatic testimony from city treasurer Nancy Winkler, whose daughter Anne Bryan was among those killed.

Winkler faulted L&I for her daughters death.

This was not a freak accident, she told the councilmembers (see related story). It was strictly a case of when that wall would come crashing down. Not if. It was a case of who would be killed. Not if anyone would be killed.

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