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NOTE: The Property Recording Program changed its name to the Property Registration Program on July 1, 2016. The City of Milwaukee requires all non-owner occupied residential and all commercial property owners to register ownership contact information with the Department of Neighborhood Services. Property Registration forms can be picked up at 841 N Broadway, Room 105 or printed via the links below. Please contact Property Registration Staff at (414) 286-8569 with any questions or concerns.
Property Registration has developed a new registration form to replace the existing application in accordance with Wisconsin Act 176 (effective March 2, 2016) and Milwaukee Code of Ordinances 200-51.5. The city ordinance updated as of July 1, 2016 can be found here. Please use the new Property Registration Form (found below) for all registrations.
Effective January 1st, 2017: Certain DNS base fees have increased. All base fees also include a Training & Technology surcharge at the new rate of 1.6%. Property Registration new rates are listed in the chart below. (The $75.00 monthly enforcement fee for noncompliance of MCO 200-51.5 also includes the 1.6% surcharge.) New forms reflecting the 2017 fees are available below.
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Austin & Jackie // Giants Causeway Session
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fotograf ślubny warszawa on December 27, 2016 6:54 pm
Wonderful photos ;-)
Chelsea White on January 18, 2017 10:55 pm
I love the raw emotion! And what a beautiful background :)
Pretty sure I'm going to have to have you photograph me and Darran in the not too distant future! Fab work :)

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How do people respond when they find out that you are a Christian? They shouldn't be surprised, if your life models Jesus' loving, patient, sacrificial example.Read More
"God loved so much . . . that He gave." This sums up the generous heart of God, and is an example for us, His children. In fact, we are most like Him when we are giving generously and even sacrificially.Read More


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What do zoo animals eat?
Clear, colorful photographs accompany a very simple text to answer this question. This title, originally published as a picture-book paperback in 2000, has been simplified for its transition to the Step into Reading series. Using a very basic vocabulary, simple sentences and repetition, the text touches on food preparation and feeding for elephants, zebras, giraffes, a panda, pigs, tortoises, porcupines, tigers, alligators, a sea lion, polar bears, a macaw, a cockatoo and flamingos. Children feed snacks to goats and eat ice pops themselves. Many of the pictures are the same as in the earlier edition, but some have been reworked. A few new images emphasize the feeding connection: The hand holds a meatball for the tiger behind the bars; another hand feeds a banana to a porcupine. The animal portraits will give struggling readers pleasure, but the narrative, full of exclamation points and questions, will not. Where previously the tiger "struts into her yard and relaxes under a shady tree," here "he naps in the sun." This new version may offer practice in associating letter combinations with sounds, but it won't convey any of the enjoyment that reading can offer. Animal feeding is much more exciting in the DK reader Feeding Time, by Lee Davis(2001), which describes animals in the wild and even includes a picture index.
A lesser choice for beginning readers. (Early reader. 5-7)


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Are you looking for an Extraordinary setting for your wedding day Celebration? If timeless Elegance is in your dreams look no further than Thistlewood Manor & Gardens. The facilities are exclusively yours for the whole day, so you can relax and get everything done here without stress. It is our desire at Thistlewood to help you create the wedding of your dreams by providing you with an amazing venue with great amenities and services. Our flexibility allows you to choose your vendors from our onsite options, preferred list, or your favorites. Inspiring a comfortable elegant style, the ballroom is perfect for almost any size party. Accommodating nearly 200 guests inside with a dance floor or 300+ if extended to the patio and lawn, yet intimate enough for even a small dinner party. Thistlewood is just right for the small intimate wedding to the large expansive one. French cane-back chairs and square tables are included for your indoor reception, and mahogany folding chairs for your outdoor ceremony. We work together with you, and your planner, to provide a personalized, care-free and delightful day for you and your guests. Our catering choices " whether choosing onsite or from our preferred Catering " are sure to delight you and your guests. If comfortable luxury and elegance is part of your wedding plans, Thistlewood Manor is the place for you.
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The overall beauty of this old world French Style manor exudes warm elegance and charm. It is a place for extraordinary events.
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Since computers first hit our desks, the demise of paper has been foretold. And with every new technology the prediction that we will soon be paper-free is revived. And yet, a quick peak at the average working person's desk and the notion of paperless is often not even supported by less paper.
The trouble is that paper is convenient and versatile and is unlikely to be replaced by ether and bits anytime soon. Email, among the most promising of early paper killers, actually increases a corporation's paper use by 30-40%. Will tablets and cloud storage have better luck?
Paper (for those not familiar with it) is easily folded and fits in almost any pocket. It can be viewed over and over and never runs out of power. Paper is available in any size from very small to very big. Some paper is even edible. And, as far as I know, you can't kill a fly with a rolled up iPad. There is no app for that.
People like paper – yes, we have to use less – but all manufacturing comes at an environmental cost and paper manufacturers have made great strides over the years to operate in forest and human friendly fashion. Magazines, newspapers and books will, more and more, be offered as electronic versions thereof. Clouds will be filled with documents. Training will be offered online and manuals will be available in PDF format.
All true - and yet, I predict, that the prediction of the paperless office is not worth the paper it's not printed on.
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I'm expecting my second son in a few months, and we just found out that my husband's sister will have her first child a couple of months later. This is exciting, because my two sons and their cousin will all be close in age and will hopefully grow up playing together. (I don't have any extended family, so perhaps I have a romantic idea of what it would be like to have cousins around to play with.)
When she told us the news I asked my SIL whether she had any preference for a boy versus a girl. Well, her response was sexist and revealed attitudes I honestly didn't know she holds. She said that she wants a boy, and so does her husband— because don't all men wants boys? (Um, no, and yuck! My father once told me that he always envisioned himself as having daughters, which explains so much about how awesome he is. And makes me wonder/feel sad about my FIL.)
When I mentioned that I have some friends who have four girls, she said, "There must be so much in-fighting in their house, since they are all girls. Girls are so catty." Really?!
And of course she's having a girl. I always wanted one, and we were especially hoping for one this time around. I love my son and wouldn't trade him for anything, and I am sure I will feel the same about his little brother. It will be fun to raise two feminist boys. But I would have loved to raise an awesome, badass little feminist girl. And instead she gets to have a girl, who she's probably going to raise with these sexist, potentially self-hating attitudes? Blerg.


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I'm going to share a secret of mine, a secret so controversial or unbelievable that some of you might just think I'm a bloody genius or a bloody selfish guy to not share this with you guys earlier.
However, some of you might think of me differently, some might probe me to ask for more info, but most of you sceptics will just ignore me and say this guy's lying.
Before you beat me into a bloody pulp, read on…
I made this EUR 5000 and counting, through online casinos. (I can see that most of you just rolled your eyes and said 'Cehhhh') But hear me out.
I didn't gamble and strike lucky per se. (There might be a few lucky bets), but what I do is actually mathematically/statistically proven to earn me money. So here's the skinny on how I did it over the 2 years in as condensed as I think is possible.
Firstly, I would like to welcome you to the amazing, (but mostly scoffed upon and avoided like the plague) world of online casinos. They are just like the ones in Las Vegas and Genting (but without the glitzy show girls and the tables crowded with old amahs) except you gamble in the comfort of your home.
Now how do I actually make money since casinos are there for a business, that is to suck your money and not as a charity? 1 word, "bonuses". Unlike brick and mortar casinos, online casinos have to attract punters by offering "free money" (note the inverted commas, I'll tell you why later), like those drug dealers who offer you a free fix only to get you hooked.
These "free money" have strings attached to them of course and I made my 5 grand by utilising my amazing math (NERD!) skills and my superhuman ability to sit on my ass for hours straight.
Here's how I did it:
I started off in 2005 bored to death and having lots of time on my hands to kill. I then somehow stumbled upon this website (can't remember how I stumbled, might have stepped on a banana.) called WizardOfOdds. The owner of this website was a mathematician living in Las Vegas and naturally he likes to gamble. He made analysis after analysis of casino games and came out with strategies and mathematical explanations on the games itself. He defined the term "house edge" and showed numbers, percentages and results on how the casino makes money. (Yawn!)
I was always fascinated by the game of Blackjack since I was a little boy (due to my upbringing in a Chinese family and the painful memories of losing my ang pow money ever year). I noticed from his writings that depending on the rules, there is a house edge of 0.2% to 2% on the game of Blackjack on offer. This translates in laymen terms that for every $1 you bet, you expect to lose (statistically speaking) $0.002 to $0.02 to the casino. That's where the casino have the money to pay the dealers and the beautiful strippers.
I then dug deeper and found out of online casinos giving "free money" to entice gullible punters. I did not give in to these as I read the fine print. To withdraw the "free money", most casinos require to make a certain amount of bets (termed wagering requirements) while restricting the games you can play etc. I then dug even deeper (luckily it wasn't my nose) and found Casinomeister, a community headed by an intriguing fella who dogwatches the online casino scene. I found out which casinos are trustworthy and which are rogue. Then I found out more about these "free money" and is it a myth or is it true.
I then narrowed down the casinos according to these criteria:
1. Trustworthiness (meaning if winners win, they pay)
2. "Free money" on offer.
3. Allows the game of Blackjack to withdraw the free money.
4. Low wagering requirements.
Now you may ask, but what does all these mean? Well, let me explain. Once I find a suitable casino, I start to make money. But how you ask, patience my friend.
Most casinos require that you deposit a certain amount say $100 and they match you $100 in bonus money. You now have $200 showing in your balance but you can't pull out now earning $100 just like that! (The casino owners are not that dumb no matter how hard you wish they are). They require that you wager a certain amount of your bonus (mostly written as a multiply of it say 30X or as an amount $3000) before you can withdraw anything.
Now you might have your jaw on the floor looking at that amount but pick up your jaw and read on. The wagering requirement (WR) means e.g. you wager $10 on Blackjack and lose, your balance now shows $190 and your WR is reduced to $2990. You then wager $10 on the next hand and win. Your balance is now $200 and your WR is now $2980. Understand? For financially inclined people it's something like turnover and for those who still can't understand, go read a book or something as it will only get worse later on.
So, how is it statistically possible that I make money? If you didn't fall asleep during math class, you might already realise that the statistical house edge in Blackjack is 0.2% to 2% right? Meaning with a turnover of $3000, 0.2% is $6 and 2% is $60. Meaning statistically you are expected to lose $6 or $60 leaving you with a nett earning of $94 or $40 every session (the rules used in online casinos usually have a house edge of 0.5%). I rinse, then repeat.
So that's basically how I made some sweet pocket money while brushing up on my math . A word of warning though, when I started with this adventure, bonuses at casinos were much more generous, rules were more advantageous and opportunities were more abundant. Casinos realised that the market is saturated, people are getting smarter and they have turned to other forms of promotion. I've slowed down recently and even considered quitting. There is but only a handful of online casinos worth playing now and if you plan to start now, I doubt that you will match my results in the same amount of time I did.
If by reading this and you think any different of me (because you think I'm gambling), feel free to do so, I don't give a damn. It's either you're jealous or you're jealous. I'm not doing anything illegal, neither am I playing with money I can't afford to lose (and I have EUR4500 safely in my bank account already). But if you think that you want to give it a try, I wouldn't condone it and I do not want to be held responsible for anything that happens (because losses do happen in the short term, it is only in the long term that you can see the results).
If you think you really wanna try, like really really wanna try, contact me or leave a comment, I can show you some casinos which I have had good results to reduce your need for research.
Disclaimer: I have to put this here so that I don't get my ass flamed or sued. The earnings stated here are from my own experience only. Your earnings might vary. I do not condone gambling if it leads to addiction. If you have a gambling problem, please seek help. Most casinos restrict people staying in certain countries such as Malaysia and China from registering. Please read the terms and conditions to avoid any complications later on.


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News | March 29, 1991
Firefly Airborne System Begins Field Tests
Field tests have begun on an airborne system to map wildlands fires being created for the U.S. Forest Service by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Called Firefly, the system charts fires using an infrared sensor flown on an airplane and transmits highly detailed digital maps to firefighter camps on the ground.
The system is sensitive enough to spot a hibachi-sized fire from an altitude of 10,000 feet, and is able to distinguish fire hot spots and other zones of changing fire intensity. The system is also capable of mapping very large fires covering 10,000 acres or more of forest or other wildlands.
While field tests continue in Southern California desert and mountain areas this spring, a prototype of the Firefly system will be turned over to the U.S. Forest Service for use during the 1991 fire season, running from April to October.
Two final versions of the system will be delivered to the Forest Service in 1992.
Firefly makes a great leap in speed and flexibility -- as well as in accuracy of the maps it produces -- over previous systems used by firefighting agencies, according to Dr. J. David Nichols, JPL task manager for Firefly.
Previous fire mapping systems produced a map image on photographic film on the aircraft. Because of the delay involved as the plane returns to the ground, as well as time consumed in manual interpretation of the images, information conveyed to firefighters is often three to six hours old.
Maps produced by older film-based systems also tend to suffer from distortion around the edges of the field-of-view -- making it difficult to locate landmarks in the area of the fire with certainty.
The Firefly system, on the other hand, is able to transmit a highly detailed map -- with such landmarks as firebreaks and waterways clearly placed -- to firefighters on the ground within a few minutes.
Firefly scans the fire scene from the air using a sensor called an infrared line-scan detector. The detector is similar to digital sensors used in cameras on JPL's planetary spacecraft. Instead of measuring light in the visible spectrum, however, Firefly's detector is designed to measure energy at infrared wavelengths. Although invisible to the human eye, these infrared wavelengths convey great amounts of heat from fires.
The Firefly detector produces infrared image data in digital form that are processed by a computer onboard the plane. The computer -- a ruggedized version of a desktop Macintosh -- is able to determine exactly where it is looking on the ground by drawing on a combination of navigation and elevation information.
The navigation system's position data come from orbiting Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites via a special receiver on the airplane. Designed and launched by the U.S. Department of Defense, the GPS system provides marker signals that allow Firefly to pinpoint the plane's position over the Earth.
In addition, the Firefly computer draws on elevation data -- highly detailed information about the altitudes of various points on the Earth below -- from a U.S. Geological Survey database.
As a result, Firefly is able to transmit an extremely accurate map to firefighters on the ground within a few minutes of passing over the fire, Nichols said.
Depending on the equipment on hand at the fire camp, the maps can be printed out in color or using black-and-white symbols to indicate fire intensity.
Each pixel, or picture element, in the final map represents an area of about 45 feet. The accuracy of the system is such that each pixel is within about 300 feet of the actual position on the ground.
Firefly can map an area as large as 10,000 acres without difficulty, Nichols noted. Fire bosses will use its maps to help plan deployment of firefighters and equipment as a blaze progresses.
Field testing of the prototype system is being conducted from a turboprop plane flown from Mojave Airport in the sprawling desert northeast of Los Angeles.
Initial tests will check Firefly's sensitivity and accuracy as it measures small, controlled fires on the flat desert in containers about the size of a backyard barbecue.
Other tests will be flown over the Tehachapi Mountains between Palmdale and Bakersfield north of Los Angeles. In those tests, the system will be used to measure small fires in containers set against a variety of terrain.
In May, Firefly will also make test maps of "prescribed" fires -- pre-planned fires set to burn off hazardous dry vegetation.
JPL engineers will use results of the tests -- and feedback from the Forest Service from its use of Firefly during the 1991 season -- to shape the design of the final system, due for delivery in fall 1992.
Apart from its chief role in firefighting, Firefly's airborne infrared detector has other potential uses, Nichols said.
The device can be used in forestry to chart areas of diseased trees. When disease attacks a tree, the plant's chlorophyll content changes and eventually the heat it radiates is lessened.
Other potential uses for the system could include mapping heat loss from buildings in residential areas, or checking for hot water leaks in pipelines.
Although a hazard in the South and sometimes in the eastern United States, fires in forests and other wildlands are predominantly a menace to the American West -- particularly the Rocky Mountains, the Northwest states of Oregon and Washington, and Southern California.
In 1988, some 75,000 wildlands fires burned a total of 4.3 million acres of land in the United States. Combatting the blazes called on the efforts of 26,700 firefighters from the Forest Service and other agencies.
At JPL, Firefly is a task under the Laboratory's Environmental Technology Program Office, managed by Dr. Minoo Dastoor. Firefly's project manager at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service in Washington, D.C., is Dr. Mary Jo Lavin.
##### Note to Television Editors: A video clip is available to accompany this story. Contact the JPL Public Information Office at (818) 354-5011.
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Delicious Map of Britain
A hand drawn print by designer, Rebecca Barnes shows the Britain made up of illustrations of different foods in relation to where they originate from.
A fantastic hand drawn illustration of England, Scotland and Wales made up of different names and drawings of foods in relation to where they are from on the map.
From Pasties in Cornwall to Venison in the highlands, enjoy matching the foods to your local areas.
Free UK Delivery
How many of these foods can you say you've tried?
All printed in the UK
Frames are made from painted (white or black) natural solid oak or in the solid oak finish, the glazing is make from high quality acrylic, and finished with backing tape and supplied with hanging fixtures.
Delivery on framed prints: 7 to 10 working days.
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Here is top 5 portion of my All-Time Most Influential Albums. This is part of my personal list of the top 10 albums that has shaped my music taste and changed the way I listen to music in one way or another. Below you will find numbers 5 through 1 accompanied by a short review and reasoning as to why I selected the albums. If you have heard these albums/artists, good for you ! If you haven't, what the heck are you waiting for?
Blues Traveler
Released : September 1994
|Two words can tell anyone all they need to know about Blues Traveler, John Popper. This man can flat out play the harmonica better than (in my opinion) anyone else on earth. If someone claims they are better I'd love to hear them just for the fact that it would be awesome....
Anyways, I became introduced to Blues Traveler my freshman year at IU and was completely blown away by the vocals and range of Popper , as well as the rest of the band and how well they played their instruments. One thing with music that always jumps out to me, I like great music. You may ask yourself what differentiates great music and how do I know what it is? My answer would be any artist or band that plays their instruments (voice included) flawlessly, I consider to be great music no matter what genre or style.
Throughout the album Four, Blues Traveler plays a range of great tunes including the popular Run Around, Brother John, and my personal favorite Hook. For those of you that are skeptics on the whole, "I don't really like harmonica music", do yourself a favor and buy this album or any Blues Traveler album and you will quickly change your mind.
Stone Temple Pilots
Released : June 1994
|You may notice a trend in my artist selection so far, I'm a big fan of early 90's Rock. STP is no exception. I became familiar with STP around the age of 15 or 16 about the same time I did with Foo Fighters. If there is one band I could see in the prime of their careers, I would put Stone Temple Pilots at the top of that list. Scott Weiland produces vocals and lyrics to go with an absolutely awesome musical track for not only Core but every other song the band has made. Many times I find myself listening to STP and think to myself, "What the hell do these lyrics mean", my favorite example of this resides in the song Plush when Weiland sings, "Where you going for tomorrow? Where you going with that mask I found? And I feel , And I feel when the dogs begin to smell her, Will she stand alone?" I have no clue what he means by that but it contributes to my favorite song by the band.
Core is a prime example of what Rock should sound like in the 1990's. With songs like Plush, Where the River Goes, and Creep, I can guarantee you'll be banging your head in no time at all.
Jack Johnson
Released: March 2005
|This is the portion of my list where it became very hard for me to choose, therefore I felt the need to make a tie for second place on my list.
If I had to pick one artist who's songs seemed to always make me feel good, as if there really wasn't a reason to get worked up about the mundane trivial nonsense that seems to happen every day. That's what all of Jack's music does when I listen to it. I became introduced to Jack Johnson the summer I turned 16 and as you can tell by alot of my previous selections, this was about the age I was really into harder stuff such as STP, Foo Fighters, and so on. That's why it may come as a surprise to see that my tastes go from banging my head to chilling out to the smooth tones of Jack Johnson. For those of you unfamiliar with his work to give you an idea of how chill it is, in Facebook's early days when it was still cool to have, I joined a group called " Jack Johnson is so laid back, he's practically horizontal". Get the Picture?
Because both of these posts are about the same artist, I'm going to continue below.....
Jack Johnson
Released: February 2001
I could not choose which album I thought was better between Brushfire Fairytales and In Between Dreams. To tell you more about them Brushfire is the first taste I had of Jack Johnson's music and it only took about 1 minute into the first song Inaudible Melodies for me to realize that this guy had something different than I was used to, and won me over right away. Having listened to the album more times than I can count I can still listen to it in it's entirety and not get tired of it. My favorite song on the album is hands down Bubble Toes. With it's da da dada da da, as a fill in for lyrics Jack never wrote, I can tell you the words to the song front to back.
Jack's third album In Between Dreams came along 4 years after his debut album and just when I thought he couldn't come close to topping his Brushfire Fairytales, I heard Banana Pancakes for the first time. The album continued, as well as Jack, to mellow my mood with its easy going lyrics and acoustic sound. Often while listening I would picture myself in Hawaii just sitting on the beach as an attempt to get away from it all.
Overall Jack has gained much more popularity over the past decade and I can say I've sort of went along for the ride, these are only two of his albums, but you can't go wrong by getting any of his others either, he just continues to "get it" when it comes to making music.
John Mayer
|There was a point in my life where I would've told you, "There is no way I will ever like an album better than Brushfire/In Between Dreams". Well I would've been wrong. Three years ago some of my friends asked if I would join them in going to the local movie theater and watch John Mayer's live concert. Reluctantly, I went, having nothing better to do. I had listened to some of Mayer's work, most notably Heavier Things, although I had thought it was good, it was nothing that I couldn't live without.
The Where the Light Is album was something completely different than any of Mayer's studio albums. The concert is divided into 3 sets, solo acoustic, John Mayer Trio, and full band. I'd have to say that's what I really like about this album it's diverse arrangement and shear emotion that is included in the live performance. Each set brings with it a distinct sound and a different feel as well.
I really enjoy the song Heart of Life, it's unique "slap the Low E" strum on the guitar makes the song roll along with great rhythm as well as great lyrics including my favorite line "No it won't all go the way it should, But I know the heart of life is good". Mayer also provides us with a cover of Tom Petty's Free Fallin, which after listening to it , prefer it over the original.
To me what really stands out in this two disc album is Johns ability to mix in some of his hit pop tunes with a steady diet of slow blues, which I think is what he should stick with 24/7. Mayer's ability to play the guitar are often showcased in this album and I highly recommend getting it, and listening to it. I have listened to this album hundreds and hundreds of times and every time I feel myself getting down to Everyday I have the Blues, time and time again.


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Who says opposites can't find love?
A robbery followed by the discovery of a forgery at a respected art gallery thrusts Chelsea Owens into the center of an investigation headed by Detective Sam Eldridge. The instant chemistry between the high-spirited aspiring curator and the tall, dark, brooding cop is a classic case of opposites attract.
Complications arise when Chelsea uncovers a connection to an unsolved art heist. Teaming up with Sam to find the stolen paintings ignites feelings that could lead to lasting love. But Sam isn't ready to move beyond the tragedy in his past, no matter how promising his future with Chelsea could be…
There is not one book I've read by Kate James that I haven't enjoyed from beginning to end. A Priceless Find is a story that is deeply rooted in love and commitment. There is a touch of suspense/mystery to spice things up. The main characters snatch your attention from page one. What I loved most about the story is the positive energy that Chelsea and Sam possess. They are hard-working, gentle souls you instantly fall for. Kate James' writing is flawless, vivid and beautiful. There wasn't one moment that I haven't found entertaining.
Highly Recommended
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In this article on Hubli Dharwad Colleges you will get information on all the colleges in this region. This region has numerous colleges in the field of engineering, medical, dental, science, commerce, arts, law and management. There are 4 engineering colleges, 2 medical colleges and 1 dental college. Apart from these, there are many degree colleges to pursue bachelor's degree in various streams. Read the complete article for useful information about each college.
Engineering Colleges
There are 3 engineering colleges in Hubli - Dharwad.
The BVB College of Engineering & Technology is one of the oldest engineering college in this region. The college is located at Vidyanagar area of Hubli city. Spread over an area of 50 acres, the college offers under-graduate as well as post-graduate courses in engineering.
The SDM College of Engineering & Technology is located at Dhavalgiri area of Dharwad city. The college offers under-graduate as well as post-graduate courses in engineering.
The KLE Institute of Technology was established recently. The college is located on Airport Road in Hubli city. This college currently offers under-graduate courses in engineering.
Medical Colleges
There are 2 medical colleges in Hubli - Dharwad.
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli
SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad
Dental Colleges
There is 1 dental college in Hubli - Dharwad.
SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad
Science Colleges
There are numerous science colleges in Hubli - Dharwad.
The P C Jabin Science College, Hubli is one of the best science colleges in Karnataka. The college offers various pre-university courses, under-graduate courses and post-graduate courses in the field of science. The college is located in Vidyanagar.
The Kittel Science College, Dharwad was established in the year 1968 and is a prestigious educational institute in North Karnataka.
The Chetan Science College, Hubli is a Pre-University Science college. The college is located in Akshay Colony.
The H S Kotambri Science Institute, Hubli offers under-graduate courses in science subjects.
Commerce Colleges
The commerce colleges in Hubli - Dharwad are listed below.
IBMR: The IBMR Degree College, Hubli offers under-graduate courses in commerce and arts stream. The college is located in Bailappanavar Nagar.
Jain: The Jain College, Hubli offer PUC and under-graduate courses in commerce field. The college is located on Club Road.
JG: The J. G. College of Commerce, Hubli is one of the oldest commerce college here. The college is located in Vidyanagar.
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Legal Representation for Criminal Trespass Crimes in Maine
Hunting, snowmobiling, hiking, or just enjoying the great outdoors would be so much easier if you didn't have to worry about trespassing on someone else's property. And while the state of Maine loves its outdoors, and wants to let people enjoy them as much as possible, it also realizes that some people need their privacy. Maine's criminal trespass law, found at 17-A §402, tries to find the middle ground between these two interests.
What Is Trespassing?
Trespassing is the act of going onto someone else's property, despite knowing that you're not allowed to do so. When it's not a heightened charge of aggravated trespass, criminal trespass is a relatively minor offense, but is still surprisingly complex.
What Are the Penalties for Trespassing?
The penalties for trespassing depend on where you were charged to have trespassed.
The most serious form of criminal trespassing, not including aggravated trespassing, is if you were charged with entering someone else's house, or dwelling. If this is the case, the charge is for a Class D misdemeanor. The maximum fine that you could face would be $2,000, and the maximum jail time would be 364 days.
All other types of trespassing are Class E misdemeanors, which come with a maximum fine of $1,000, and a maximum prison sentence of 180 days. These types of criminal trespass include:
- Entering any structure that is locked or barred,
- Entering any place that is properly marked, or fenced, to keep trespassers out,
- Entering any place, or remaining there, despite a properly given warning to stay out or leave,
- Entering a cemetery at night, between half-an-hour after sunset and half-an-hour before sunrise, unless expressly allowed by law or posting.
Some of these ways of trespassing are fairly simple. Entering a house, or a locked or barred structure, is fairly straight forward, as is visiting a cemetery after hours. However, two of these ways of trespassing, #2 and #3, raise complicated legal issues.
How Can Property Be Properly Marked to Keep Trespassers Out?
One way that trespassing can get tough to understand is when it has to do with property that has "No Trespassing" postings around it. Here's the law, regarding how it works:
"A person is guilty of criminal trespass if, knowing that that person is not licensed or privileged to do so, that person… Enters any place from which that person may lawfully be excluded and that is posted in accordance [this law] or in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders or that is fenced or otherwise enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders."
There are several important elements, here.
The first element is the requirement that you can "lawfully be excluded" from venturing onto the property. You can't get charged if you're in a public park, and walk past "No Trespassing" signs, put there by people who want to have a private picnic – they can't lawfully exclude you from walking there.
However, if you can lawfully be excluded from the property, then the landowner has to post his or her intention to keep trespassers out, so people know that they can't go on the property. There are lots of ways that the landowner can do this. You've probably seen examples of one of the most popular ways: Putting up "No Trespassing" signs. These have to be placed no less than 100 feet apart. A less popular way is to use purple paint lines. These have to be conspicuously placed, and also within 100 feet of each other to be effective.
Before you get out a yardstick to measure the distance between signs, though, know that property is successfully posted if it can be determined that the landowner's intention to keep people off their land was "reasonably likely" to come to a visitor's attention. If two purple paint stripes are 101 feet apart, but you saw one of them and you got charged for criminal trespass, and if it later comes out that you saw the sign, then it probably won't matter that the stripes are too far apart.
Whether these postings for "No Trespassing" are "reasonably likely to come to your attention," though, is a factually difficult thing to determine. Criminal defense attorneys like William T. Bly love it when these kinds of issues crop up. It gives them an opportunity to sow reasonable doubts into a jury's mind about whether you knew that you were trespassing.
What Is a Properly Given Warning to Leave?
Landowners can also make it illegal to visit or stay on their property by personally letting you know. This can be in writing, or verbally, and can be done by either the landowner, or by someone with the landowner's agreement.
How Can a Defense Attorney Help If I'm Charged With Trespassing?
One way that criminal defense attorneys defend against trespassing charges is to argue that you didn't actually know you weren't allowed to be on someone else's property. "Knowing" something is a tricky thing for the prosecution team to prove, and they have to do it beyond a reasonable doubt in order to get a criminal conviction for criminal trespass. A good criminal defense attorney is aware of this difficulty, and will use it to great effect in defending someone charged with criminal trespass. If it can be shown that you were unaware of where you were, or made a mistake and ended up in someone's property, or that postings or a warning to leave were not given, then your criminal charges for trespassing should not turn into a criminal conviction. And all that it takes to make this happen is to put a lingering doubt in the jury's mind.
Attorney William T. Bly has experience defending criminal defendants against all sorts of charges in Maine, including those for criminal trespass. His years in the field have given him insight in exactly how prosecution teams work, and the best ways to argue against their cases. Call his law office at (207) 571-8146.


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Table of contents
About this book
Viability theory designs and develops mathematical and algorithmic methods for investigating the adaptation to viability constraints of evolutions governed by complex systems under uncertainty that are found in many domains involving living beings, from biological evolution to economics, from environmental sciences to financial markets, from control theory and robotics to cognitive sciences. It involves interdisciplinary investigations spanning fields that have traditionally developed in isolation. The purpose of this book is to present an initiation to applications of viability theory, explaining and motivating the main concepts and illustrating them with numerous numerical examples taken from various fields.
Complex Systems Control Theory Evolutionary Systems Hamilton-Jacobi Equations Viability Theory
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16684-6
- Copyright Information Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011
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Myanmar: Friendly, But Not Free
Myanmar: Friendly, But Not Free
By Sony Stark
Despite the fact that Myanmar (formally called Burma) is run by a brutal military regime called the Junta, I found the Burmese people friendlier than the last 5 countries combined. Strict US sanctions frustrate and discourage the economy, but it doesn't affect how locals treat American tourists.
We were welcomed into the homes of many and after earning their trust, offered limited opinions on political oppression, Aug San Suu Kyi and the growing drug trade.
The Burmese are a self-sustaining people – they cultivate their own food, practice their own religion, and carry on their own family mores but the government or SLORC (State Law and Order Restoration Council) responds with "ethnic cleansing" of those who openly oppose their rule.
Why Go?
Many of our hosts were extremely careful to say how they feel. Suppression also regulates commerce, hotels, communications, some tourism and roads and if you're not aware of all this you'll miss armed guards patrolling bridges, a thriving gray market and a lack of local newspapers.
89% of the population are Buddhists who practice non-violence but some Sangha Monks are abandoning peaceful alternatives and joining rebel fighters for change. As a result, universities have reopened and foreign investment is easing. The outlook appears positive, so, why go to Burma?
Because it's not the government you're visiting; it's the people and, as mentioned, friendlier than most. Human rights tragedies are also less likely to occur with an international community watching and tourism by and large benefits the people far more than it does the government.
Old Temples in New Bagan
For those benevolent souls who do come, the archaeological region of Bagan (close to the Irawaddy River) is the country's #1 tourist destination. 800-year-old temples and pagodas, some in ruin, many restored, are concentrated so densely commercial aircraft can see them. A pony cart ride (always barter for the best price) or a bike rental in the late afternoon gives you a sense of the size and grandeur.
It's an awesome place to view sunsets and learn about Buddhism. Our tour guide Joe, a lively soul with a gentle demeanor, set the mood by offering insight about Buddhism at the Pyathada and Shwesandaw temples.
The setting sun silhouetted hundreds of golden stupas and eased us into tranquil meditation while a sense of spiritual nirvana melted over us. A sensation that even a hardcore atheist could appreciate. This was one of the few times I've been able to let loose tension and anxiety while gripping a 30 pound camera.
Respite at Treasure Resort
There are many affordable guesthouses in New Bagan but SAS put us up in one of the most glamorous and plush accommodations, Treasure Resort. Under new management, the hotel was built in the newest section of town off Nyaung U main road and reopened in February '05, providing the locals with a stable trickle of tourist dollars.
The resort is crawling with German and French travelers. It has bamboo tile, teak columns, a resplendent swimming pool and it's within walking distance to lacquer factories and a cluster of handcraft shops. Joe assured us that dollars spent in cottage industries, like his own lotuscollections.com were helping the neediest keep food on the table, an important buying prerequisite for me.
Monkeys at Mount Popa
Surrounding the flat volcanic-laden plain called Myingyan is a solitary peak that has no business being there. It's called Mt. Popa and translated in Sanskrit means 'flower'. After Bagan, It's the second major pilgrimage site for hermit monks or yeti.
At the peak stands a worship center, more stupas and monasteries. The climb up is long and strenuous and nuisance monkeys drop food and defecate along the pathway.
This could be tolerable if shoes were permitted but the religion requires visitors to navigate barefoot, a painful endeavor that even the hardiest of veteran shooters need assistance with.
A 12-year old Burmese girl offers to tote my tripod to the top and gently grips my arm, all the while repeating "careful" and "slow please". She makes this climb with foreigners 20 times a day clothed from head to toe and never breaks a sweat. She's gifted with remarkable generosity, a trait that will earn her a place among the highest Buddhist spirits or nats.
An eco-friendly overnight stay at 'Popa Mountain Resort' has landmark views of the monastery amidst natural springs and wooded hillsides. Joe strategically picked this oasis as our restroom break with hopes of some of us returning for our honeymoons here.
Candles at Ceidanargyi
Back in Bagan, locals prepare a special temple dinner at the Ceidanargyi Pagoda. It's a feast and celebration like I've never seen before. Candles dot every crevice of the pyramid structure while torch-carrying shirtless tribes parade between our tables singing in foreign tongue.
UNESCO does not permit lit candles on 1000-year-old structures because they damage the surface so special oil-lamps fuel the air for an hour. If you remember the b&w war movie 'The Burmese Harp' you'd appreciate the sound of the saung gaup or 13-string boat-shaped harp.
It was played so beautifully that I bought the CD for our documentary. This was a spectacle that even my camera couldn't do justice to, so I left it behind on the bus. The rare treat also afforded students to try curry rice (htamin) with prawns, green mango salad (thayet sein thou) and tasty mohinga (noodle soup), staples at a Burmese table.
Marionettes in Myanmar
Puppet theater in Bagan is what karaoke is to Japan and concerts are to the US. They attract demographics of all ages and are part of the art culture.
Puppet shows reenact the history of Myanmar through colorful marionettes manipulated by a dozen or more skilled string masters. There are even strings attached to each eyebrow on a puppet. Our repertoire included horses, monkeys, Brahmin astrologers and of course a villain and heroine.
Serenity at Shwedagon
Bagan is a two-hour plane ride from Yangon to the south but if you can afford a sampler of the city's capital the Shwedagon Pagoda is not to be missed. Kipling is quoted as calling it 'a golden mystery… a beautiful winking wonder'.
It's the most sacred Buddhist site in the country and takes several hours to enjoy. After passing the sacred Banyon tree, our circular tour took us past statues, shrines and images that drip with superstition, worship and revelry for Buddha.
It's too overwhelming to write about its ostentatious design and history so I'm not even going to try. I'll forewarn photographers though to pull your eye away from the viewfinder every so often and look up.
I missed a rare round rainbow phenomenon at noontime centered around the top stupa. Burmese wait all year to catch this short 10-minute auspicious natural event to pray for good health and good fortune.
More to come…
Still pending is a rare four-day overnight to a Dalit Village in India, a Mekong Delta excursion in Vietnam, Hong Kong Feng Shui, China's Forbidden City and of course The Great Wall. Articles sure to please the most discriminating gonomad in all of us!
Sonja Stark is an award-winning, freelance videographer and the founder of PilotGirl Productions. She shoots professional 4K video for top-rated television productions, shows and documentaries. She is GoNOMAD's most regular blogger, click to read her latest post about travel and life in video.


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I had one of the most interesting days I've ever had in a ten year career as a high school administrator. I actually got to have multiple mentally stimulating AND fun conversations with young ladies during Nutrition and Lunch breaks. This is a stark contrast from my usual job of simply supervising the areas where students hang out, and having an occasional conversation with a group of students. Though I speak to as many students as the opportunity affords, I'm not necessarily actively looking to talk to students during what's known as "their" time. Teenagers, as many of you know, like being away from adults and with people of their own age group, as often as permitted while at school.
If you read the entire hallmark page, you will see that the Quinceañera is far more complex than just simply calling it a "coming-of-age" celebration. Like any other cultural tradition, the "Quince" in America has become more commercialized and expensive than ever before. To the point of the celebration being as big as some weddings are!
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Being against cultural traditions in the Latino community is dangerous. Most of the time, people who disfavor a certain practice would rather stay silent and not be a participant rather than risk being ostracized being vocal. But then nothing ever gets challenged this way. This leaves the Church as the only venue for discussion of cultural traditions, where the talking is entirely done by one (male) person. The financial nature of the Quinceañera will never be headlining a sermon. And that's too bad for devout Latinos living in the U.S. Luckily, I know a Mexican blogger (me) who can and will put the Quince on the table, and let people decide for themselves: Quince or Money for college?
Before I give you the results of my very informal survey, I want to share what I told these young ladies prior to letting them answer the question. I said, "Imagine you're 14, unless you are 14, would you rather have a Quince, or money for college? This is your own personal question, regardless of what your friends say and there's no wrong answer." I obviously realized that some of these young ladies may have had a Quince, or were in the midst of planning one. That's why I asked a follow-up question: "Why?" You will find their reasons to be quite interesting.
Money for College
Quince Justification
Money for College Justification
"That's how you grow up with your culture."
"It's a once in a lifetime thing."
"It's tradition and it brings you memories."
"I can always save money for college after."
"My mom wanted it."
"It's a big step in life."
"Part of your heritage."
"It's fun!"
"I can earn money later for college from scholarships."
"You get money as a present and you could always save it."
"I'd rather have a party with family and friends."
"I can always start working and earn my own money later."
"I had too! My mom wanted it."
"Doesn't bring you anything."
"It's just one day."
"What if your college is really expensive?"
"It's a waste of money. There were people at my Quince I didn't even know."
"I had a Quince and I spent all my money. Now I wish I hadn't."
"There's always 18 and 21."
"Money for college is more needed."
"I want to do something with my life."
"You need college more in life."
"College is my future."
"I didn't want a Quince."
"The party isn't for you really. It's for somebody else. You stress out!"
"Rather not have a one night party than be in debt."
"I had one and it was fun, but it was in the moment. I'd rather have the money for college now."
"You can always crash someone else's Quince!" (Ensuing laughter).
"College will allow me to support my family."


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My collection of books around Japan and the Japanese language never seems to stop growing. I'm such a huge fan of this country! Whether I'm planning a trip or not, many of these books just inspire me by browsing through them and realizing in what a wonderful world we live.
The latest addition to my Japan book collection is another title by the famous Tuttle Publishing House, who are experts when it comes to books about Asian countries. The 'Japan Traveler's Companion', written by Rob Goss, was published in November of this year, and I was lucky enough to have one of the first copies. Let's have a look at this book!
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Rob Goss is an award-winning British writer and long-term Tokyo resident focusing on Japan, travel writing, and creative writing that ranges from short fiction to short-form poetry. Besides writing many books for Tuttle, Rob has also contributed to books for Fodors, Insight Guides, Dorling Kindersley and Rough Guides, as well as for magazines including Time, National Geographic Travelerand 100 other publications around the globe.
The Content of the Book
This hardcover book (with jacket as a cover) provides 144 pages full of information on Japans' 100 most important tourist sights, including 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that you probably don't want to miss.
Rob Goss shows you the best places where you can experience the country's rich culinary traditions, pop culture, Samurai heritage, and so, so much more. This is not a traditional guidebook, because the book shows you more the insider tips of Japan, with background information on the Japanese cuisine, popular culture, nature and rich history of the country. You really get the best tips for getting off the beaten path and finding Japan's lesser-known treasures, such as the incredible 'art island' Naoshima and Yakushima's breathtaking flora and fauna.
Photos & Illustrations
The first thing you'll notice about this book is the amount of colour and incredible images that literally pop of the pages. With around 500 photographs and 7 maps, this book is a feast for your eyes. The maps show different regions in Japan and include suggested walks for you to take.
For me personally, this book was a feast of recognition. Because I visited so many places already in Japan, I recognized a lot of the photo's, but there was also so much that I've never been to before, and now I definitely want to!
Each regional chapter starts with an incredible 2-page photo spread, then followed by a map and a short introduction to the city or region, with photos of all the highlights you don't want to miss. After that, you're taken into the different corners of the destination and will discover many interesting things that make you want to pack your bags right away, trust me!
Practical Use
As I said earlier, the maps are more general than practical to use when you're already in the destination, and I think overall that this book is more to do your trip-planning before you leave, rather than taking the book with you and let it guide your way (as you would with a Lonely Planet guide, for example).
This book is all about getting inspired, getting a general sense of everything the country has to offer and to have a lot of background information about the places you're looking to visit. It's great to sit down with this book after you've returned from your trip and see what you can recognize and read more about in detail!
Favourite Quotes
"It has become something of a cliché to talk about Japan in terms of contrasts, but Japan really is a country defined by juxtapositions."
"Visit any part of urban Japan and the country's modern faces don't so much reveal themselves, they pounce. For a first-time visit, it can be a dizzying experience."
"Almost every region, city and even small town you visit will have at least one local dish it is proud of."
Whether you're planning a trip to Japan or are just obsessed with the country like I am, this book will be a feast for your senses. With bright coloured photographs that seem to jump off the pages and insider tips, you will get to see the beauty of Japan in all her facets. While the book definitely covers the main tourist attractions, the writer doesn't shy away from also showing you the lesser known parts of Japan. This book is both practical as inspirational and I'm sure that after browsing through it, you're ready to pack your bags!
Title: Japan Traveler's Companion
Author: Rob Goss
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Language: English
Where to buy: Amazon UK or Amazon USA // Bol.com (Dutch Website, English Language Book)
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Bishop of Riga, Apostle of Livonia, d. 17 January, 1229. After the inhabitants of Livonia had twice lapsed from Christianity into paganism, and heroic measures were necessary to reclaim them, Albert organized a crusade. He sailed up the Duna (April, 1200), with twenty-three ships; conquered the land on both sides; founded the city of Riga (1201), of which he was made bishop; established the famous Order of Knights of the Sword (1202), which served as a standing army; completed the conversion of the country before 1206; and erected the dependent bishoprics of Semgall-Kurland, Dorpat, and Oesel.
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If you'd like to ship with a flat rate to all of your products based on their category or for individual products, then Category and Product Shipping is the Shipping Method to utilize.
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Expand the tab, "Category and Product Shipping"
In this section, you will enter the base flat rate for all products you are not wanting to individually set a custom flat rate for.
Step 1:
Complete the following fields:
- Enabled - Yes
- Title - You can update this to say "Flat Rate" or whatever you'd like to be listed in the checkout
- Method Name - This will follow the title in the checkout. (ie. Category and Product Shipping - Method Name)
- Shipping Rate - Base Flat Rate you want to be set for the entire website.
- Shipping Extra Rate - Rate for additional items (ie. $29.99 - Flat Rate + $5.00 - Per Extra Products) Leave Blank if you don't want an extra rate.
- Shipping per Product Qty - Set to NO if you don't want the customer charged multiple times.
- Save Config.
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Navigate to CATALOG > MANAGE CATEGORIES
In the category tree on the left select the category you'd like an individual flat rate for. Once open, select the "Category Shipping" tab near the top center of the page. You will find similar fields to fill out for the individual category.
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[ Wind whistling ]
All right, everyone, listen up.
I don't know about you,but I, for one,
am sick and tired of hate speech
that servesto marginalize others.
[ Speaking foreign language ]
[ Gulp ] Ahh.
You know, if there's one thingthat makes me sick,
it's when a race thinksthey're superior
and don't know howto check their privilege.
An African American flipsa turtle over on its back.
A transgenderFilipino comes
and sees the helpless turtlebaking in the sun.
What color isthe Filipino's father?
I didn't thinkyou were human.
Yeah, everybody's prettyfreaked out over here, baby.
Everyone is on edgeand feeling really nervous.
That sounds terrible.Be careful, Butters.
I will, honey.
Butters, get tothe bathroom. Now.
All right, Kyle,what's this about?
Jimmy's dead.
I know the whole story.PC Principal killed him
and tried to kill Leslie,but she got away.
Mrph rmh rmphm?
PC Principal is partof a huge network of radicals
who kill everyone that doesn'tfollow their PC ideology.
How do you know all this?
Because Leslie's with me.I'm keeping her safe.
[ Chuckles ]♪ Kyle's got a girlfriend
It gets worse.
Someone in our town helpedthese people come here.
That personfaked the Bill Cosby joke
to getPrincipal Victoria fired.
Who would use a Cosby joketo push their own agenda?
I think it's obvious --Stan's dad.
Stan, your dad isone of them.
He had to be the onethat let them in!
You're letting paranoia andsuspicion get the better of you.
There's no way to knowwho we can trust.
So, what do we do now?
There's only one thingwe can do.
We have to get guns.
It's the only way for usto be safe.
Kyle, even if we thoughtit could help protect us,
how are we all going toget our hands on guns?
[ Guns cocking ]
All right, cool.We got guns.
So, now what?
Mrph rmhmhm rm!
I already feela lot safer!
You guys lay lowand watch your backs.
I'm gonna gokeep Leslie protected.
Don't fall too hard,partner.
Do I look sweet,Butters?
[ Chuckles ] Yeah.
Can you passthe garlic bread, Randy?
Why wouldn't I be ableto pass the garlic bread?
Dad, where were youlast night?
What? When?Where was I what?
Out. With friends.Doing things.
Well, I'm full.
I'm gonna go work in the garagefor a little bit.
Work on what?
On stuffthat do things.
Um, oh, I'm gonna takesome of this with me.
I'm still hungry.
Thought you just saidyou were full.
What am I, on trialor something?!
God damn!
You guys are reallyacting strange.
All right.We're good.
Nobody suspects a thing.
Take a look at this.
We've got everythingfrom PC Principal's hard drive.
He was on to the gentrificationaround the world,
and he was convinced
that whatever was responsiblewasn't human.
Not human?Then what?
I don't careif they're aliens or vampires.
We need toround 'em up fast
and [bleep] themtill they're dead.
You don't wantto [bleep] a vampire.
You'll get hepatitis.
Oh, girlfriend,I am well beyond that.
[ Chuckles ]
Oh, my God.Don't you see what this means?
If something not humanis gentrifying the entire world,
soon no human will be ableto afford it.
They're trying to priceour species out of existence.
Well, how do you likemy new apartment?
What happened to you,Nathan?
I always thoughtyou were a nice kid.
Now you've got a gun?
Oh, everyone's gettingone of these now, Jim.
Nobody knows who to trust.
Yeah? Well,guns are never the answer.
Don't you kind of wishyou'd had one
back when Leslie betrayed youand nearly beat you to death?
Oh. I guess it would have beena decent answer then.
You see, I've gotexpensive tastes, Jimmy.
I like good food,organic pressed juices,
and I've got a thingfor high-class prostitutes.
Have you been introducedto my current girlfriend?
My name is Classiwith an "I,"
and a little dickhanging off the "C"
that bends aroundand [bleep] the "L"
out of the"A"-"S"-"S."
Nice to meet you,Classi.
All I had to dowas work for the ads,
and I goteverything I wanted --
My own loft with all ofShiTpaTown right at my doorstep.
All it took was some PC, and thewhole thing was set in motion.
Oh, great.
So, now ads are using PCfor their own gains?
That's a new low.
What is PC but a verbal formof gentrification?
Spruce everything up,get rid of all the ugliness
in order to createa false sense of paradise.
Only one thing can actually livein that world -- ads.
I know I've set it before,but man, do I hate ads.
Eric Cartman, I told youto go get ready for bed!
Yeah, I just want to finishthis movie.
No, Eric,this is a school night.
Mom,I'm into this movie.
I'm not going to bedright now. Chillax.
You most certainly are.
Right now, mister!
I will go to bedwhen this movie is over, Mom.
Eric!Where did you get that?!
Turn off the lightand go back to bed.
I'm staying up.
Eric, you march right upto your room, and you --
I don't think so, Mom.
Eric, you getyour butt to bed!
No means no,Bill Cosby!
I told you to go upstairsright now!
Whoa, Mom,what the hell?
I'm not going totell you again, Eric.
It is timefor night-night!
Mom, put down the gun.
I am your mother, and you willdo what I tell you!
Okay, I am going!
Well, then you goright now, mister!
I am going to bed Mom!Chillax.
All right, then! No comic books!Just straight to sleep!
I love you, sweetie!
Okay. I love you too, Mom.Night-night.
[ Door shuts ]
Wow, he -- he listened.
some clue as to whatwe're dealing with.
The news storiesPC Principal researched
are all so contradictory,
as if whateverthese things are
have controlover the news somehow.
That soundslike vampires to me.
We have to find out who had mefired with the Cosby joke.
It's the key to knowingwhat we're dealing with.
STAN:Principal Victoria?
Mr. Garrison?Caitlyn Jenner?
Stan, what the hellare you doing in here?!
Tell mewhat's going on, Dad.
Nothing.We're just hanging out,
talking about Coldplay,all right?
No! I want to know what the hellis going on right now!
What are you doingwith that?
Kyle saidI couldn't trust you.
What are youplanning, Dad?
Stan, it isn'twhat you think.
Then what is it?
Look, I need to show yousomething, okay?
You needto see this, son.
Ooh! Psych! Now putthe [bleep] gun down, bitch!
I'm gonna go tell Mom!
Oh, yeah?You go tell her.
I'll tell you had a gun.
You'll bein more trouble than me!
Stan, I am your dad.
Put the gun downand sit over there.
Took a lot to hunt you down,PC Principal.
You mind telling me why you'regoing around the world
shooting up revitalizedarts and foods districts?
You wouldn't believe meif I told you.
Try me!
I don't know what they are,but they used me
and others like meto try and change the planet.
You don't knowwhat who are?
Sir, the President ison the phone.
Wants to talk to youabout PC Principal.
Yes, Mr. President.
I see, sir.Yes, I understand.
We're to release himimmediately --
No questions asked.
And we're not supposed tobelieve anything he tells us.
Huh.Ain't that a peach?
He's being set free now,Mr. President.
Can I tellthe commander why?
[ As Obama ] This is a matterof national security.
I understand, sir.
Thank you.God Bless you.
God Bless you,too, sir.
And may God Blessthe United States of America.
You okay?
Yeah, justfeeling butterflies,
and my handsare freezing.
Thank you, Kyle.
Don't worry, Leslie.
I won't let anythinghappen to you.
I'm warning you -- You're onthe wrong side of this.
We're just tryingto get answers.
You pulled a gunon our son, Randy!
He pulled oneon me first, Sharon!
Because you wouldn'ttalk to me, Dad!
Stanley, let your mother and Ideal with this.
I told youto leave him alone!
God,I hate this family!
Why are you alwaystaking Stan's side?!
Whoa! Whoa! Shelly!
Put down the gun,Shelly!
You're always acting like Stancan't do anything wrong!
She doesn't alwaystake my side!
You shut up or I swear to GodI'll use this.
Shelly,put it down now.
You don't even tryto know me, Dad!
I want to, Shelly!
I just sometimes feellike you hate me!
I feel like you hate me, Randy!
I don't hate you!I love you!
I need to be a better husband,a better father!
We all need to be betterto each other!
Okay, maybe I needto stop being so angry!
I love you guys.
We love you,too, Dad.
We just want to knowwhat's going on with you.
All right,I'll tell you everything.
Wow. These thingsare amazing.
[ Cash register dings ]
All right,Mrs. Farnickle, enjoy.
And remember -- If the safety'son, you're good as gone.
Okay, and next customer,please.
Ah, going forthe big one, huh?
You must be feelingextra jumpy!
you don't knowthe half of it.
Well, this thing should make youfeel more at ease.
You know, you ought tocheck out the gun show.
The gun show?
Yeah, it's gonna haveeverything,
and with guns being so popular,
practically everyone in town isgonna be in attendance.
The entire townin one location?
Oh, my God.
We need a news headlinethat will draw him back to town.
Oh, you're going to
sponsor my contentsome more, baby?
I'm all ears.
I've got to get tothe Super School News.
Hey, Classi, do you thinkyou could get me my crutches?
[ Tsks ] Naw.
I don't thinkNathan would like that.
You seem likea reasonable person.
Do you really want to livein a world controlled by ads?
I mean come on, Classy.
No, it's Classi.With an "I."
The little dickthat hangs off the "C"
[bleep] the "L"out of the ass.
Sorry. My bad.
Look, I'm a news reporter, Claaassi,
and in a world where adscontrol the news,
there's no way to be sureanyone's ever hearing the truth.
Truth about what?
We have to let people knowPC is the enemy
before it's too late.
Leslie, we don't knowwho is on their side.
We have stay safe.
The principal isgoing to try
and make upsome crazy story.
That's what PC people do.
You have to getin front of everyone
and tell themwhat you've learned!
I...gave upgiving speeches.
But why?
I came to youbecause I had heard
how good you wereat getting messages across.
That and because...I thought you were cute.
I'm sure I'd have no problemgiving a speech
if you could beby my side.
well, I can't go with you,you know. It's too dangerous.
Not if we go somewhere
that's completely safefrom any violence.
Where?The gun show.
Gun show?
There'll be so many gunsthat nothing bad can happen.
with the new principal?
Yes, they wantedto use his PC
as a means to startgentrification in our town.
That's why we thoughtPC Principal was behind it,
but now we know they were justusing his PC abilities
to servicetheir own needs.
When the pussy crusher storycame out in Super School News,
it started to make PC Principalquestion himself.
He started digging for answers.They didn't like that.
So, they tried to distractand mislead him with this.
[ Keyboard clicking ]
Sorry. Wait. That's an adfor McDonald's. Hold on.
With this --Ugh, there's that ad again.
God, these thingsare annoying.
Anyways,whatever these beings are,
they try to keep anyonefrom knowing the truth from --
Ugh, I don't want to seea slide show.
PC Principal said somethingwas trying to divert
and distract hissubconscious mind with this.
Wait, that's Leslie.
Oh, my God.It's Kyle.
Kyle's been protecting Leslie.They're together.
He's been making everyonefeel paranoid
and saying you're the enemy, Dad.
Well, then,it's time to go ask Kyle
why he sold outhis own kind.
How will we get himto talk?
We're going to kill himwith kindness.
But instead of kindness,we're going to use guns.
Come on! Let's go!
Shelly,you take care of Grandpa!
No, no, no.Don't shoot Grandpa.
Just literallytake care of him.
[ Guns cocking ]
Buckle up, buckaroos!
[ Dog barks ]
What is that?
The newest editionof Super School News,
hitting the streetstomorrow.
"Tragedy at Gun Show."
What happenedat the gun show?
Not what's happened,what's going to happen.
The final sweepingunderneath the rug.
By this time tomorrow,
nobody will beasking questions ever again.
The ads will have won,and I will be the man.
I think the adsare playin' yo ass.
Shut up, Classi!
Oh, hell, no!
Oh, hell no, your Down syndromeass just slapped me.
I'mma breakyo dick off!
Hang on, Classi.I'm sorry.
I will bustyo [bleep] ass!
I will bustyo [bleep] nose!
I ain't nomimsy-ass ho!
I'm a classy bitch,
and I do not...
want ads...
controlling my news!
[ Groans ]
Classi, thank you!
You need my help?You gots it.
I need your phoneto call Officer Barbrady,
and we have to get tothat gun show fast!
Quick, tothe Classi-mobile!
[ Engine turns over ]
ANNOUNCER: Welcome backto the South Park Gun Show.
We've hadover 2,000 gorgeous guns
come throughthis arena today.
It's been whittled downto seven,
the winnersfrom each group.
David,take us down the line.
DAVID: First, we havethe beautiful Yorkshire .33mm
with proud ownerSteven Stotch.
An absolutely gorgeous gun,David.
The playful and lovelyAustralian semi-automatic,
owned by Father Maxi.
And there's the Mayorwith her delightful
Rhodesian Ridgebackshotgun/rifle mix.
That's a favoriteof the crowd here.
Always a favoriteat these shows.
That's a nice gunright there.
The judge now asking to seethat Yorkshire .33mm up close.
And there it is --Just a beautiful gun in motion.
Everybody loves it.
[ Applause ]
Looks like the judgewants to take another look
at thatshotgun/rifle mix.
[ Applause ]
And next up will be the --
Nobody move![ Crowd screaming ]
Everyone just staywhere you are!
ANNOUNCER:And it looks like the gun showis under attack, David.
[ Screaming stops ]
Yes, six armed gunmenhave entered the arena,
one of which is carryingan absolutely gorgeous
little PekingeseGlock 17.
Listen to me, everyone!
There are beingswho are purposely
gentrifying the Earth
so that humanscan no longer afford it.
We've been lookingfor Kyle Broflovski.
Somebody's hiding him.
Don't listen to them!
The real conspiracy hereare the PC extremists
who haveno problem killing
whoever doesn't thinklike they do!
You son of a bitch,Stan.
How could you have sidedwith the enemy?
[Bleep] you, Kyle.You're the enemy.
You've both got it wrong.
Officer Barbrady?
Kyle, I knowyou probably thought
Leslie wasa kind, caring girl,
but the truth isshe's just an ad.
An ad?
They'vebecome sentient!
They've takenhuman form.
You can't tell what's humanand what's an ad anymore.
Oh, geez.Are you serious?
How am I supposed to[bleep] an ad to death?
Ugh, flippin' ads.
They're sucha pain in the ass.
You told meJimmy was dead.
So, now we know who gotPrinciple Victoria fired.
Nobody move, m'kay!
Everyone juststay where you are!
Yes, I wantedPrinciple Victoria fired,
but I didn't wantany of this!
You got me fired? Why?!
18 years of answering to you --18 years!
You always telling mewhat to do.
If you had problems with me,why didn't you just talk to me?
You never listened!
Nobody listens to me!
They just expect meto listen to them!
Maybe we shouldhave realized
that sometimes a counselorneeds counseling!
I don't know.Maybe I got manipulated
by these ads,too, somehow,
but I should have beena better person!
We all could be better people --all of us!
We all played a part.
Maybe from now on people in thistown need to communicate more!
Care about each other!
If we're going to defeatour enemies,
that's what it's going totake -- all of us, together!
[ Sighs ]
If only we'd had thesebefore, huh?
Every time you block us,we get smarter.
Every time you try to stop us,we are more.
If one plan fails,we will plan another.
You will neverbe rid of ads.
PC PRINCIPAL:Hey, Leslie!
Your species took PC andtwisted it for evil purposes.
That pisses me off!
You're expelled.
Yes, dude!
Well, I guess there's justone last thing to take care of.
Why couldn't we try to liveon this planet together?!
Maybe we're not perfect beings,but we built a better town!
We didn't need youto do that!
And we'll keep on tryingto make it better!
Randy, you're yellingat a Whole Foods.
Go on! Get out of here!
We know!
Others will know!
It isn't going to be so easy,not anymore.
[ Rumbling ]
[ Car alarms blaring ]
PC PRINCIPAL:All right everyone, listen up.
I don't know about you,but I, for one,
am sick and tiredof all the hate speech
and microaggressionsagainst our species.
We have a new enemy out there --an almost invisible foe
that is so bigoted,so racially biased,
they actually thinkwe should all die.
They are tryingto attract our youth,
using tactics that areunderhanded and unfair.
But no matter how hardthey hit us,
we cannot let them takefrom us our PC.
And so, I have been askedto stay on as your principal.
A lot of changes will happenin the coming months.
The bottom line isthat the only thing
that distinguishesthose who want to kill us
from those who don't isthat we have the burning desire
for social justice.
We are at war,but the only way to win this war
is to be as understanding,non-biased,
and politically correctas possible.
This is gonna bereally hard.
PC Principal Final Justice
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Kyle has chosen a dangerous alliance over his friendship with Stan.


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Priorities Part 2
From the other day's post on priorities, I am today leading into specific priorities like time, giving, love, etc.
You know, of course, that I am a missionary, so therefore I base what I believe on the Bible. I try not to have preconceived ideas to cloud my viewpoints, only what I think the Word is saying to me. I love actually reading the Word and see how we as Christians, through religion or whatever, have messed up over time. I think I enjoy doing this mostly because I was raised in a somewhat religious home and church and went through confirmation at 12, but never had a relationship with Christ until I was 22. When I read the Bible for the first time, I was amazed at what it said and kept repeating, "How come I didn't know this?" or "Are other people reading the same thing I am?" Maybe some people go to church or do religious acts all their lives and never study scripture. Maybe that's why the church is in the mess we are in. Anyway, just my opinion and some background on that....
So that brings me to my topic for today. Giving and the priorities the Bible puts on it and where it should go. When I studied this topic, I wanted to be sure that my resources were going where God says to put them and where God says the leaders should put them...according to priority.
1) Give to the Poor- There are many scriptures about giving that begin as early as Cain and Abel bringing their sacrifice to God, then to Abraham bringing his tithe to Melchizedek. When God told Abraham that he would be blessed to BE a blessing. As a worldwide church, I believe we have done well giving to the poor, but we could do much better. I believe God gave the responsibility to the church to take care of the poor, but when the church's responsibilities get out of order, there are issues and problems. When there are issues and problems, the government or other institutions have to step in where the church is failing in their priorities. When America was a new nation, the church was involved if not in charge of schools (small community ones up to universities), but they have since let the government take charge, the church was the leader in many hospitals and taking care of the sick, and we have also let go and let the government take care of the poor. God gave those to us to care for, and we have handed it off. The church is so concerned with buildings, when God cares for people. Just some references to refer to if you would like to do some study...(Rom. 15:25-27, Rom. 12:13, Acts 11:27-30, Acts 20:35, Acts 6:1, Gal. 2:9-10, I Cor. 16:1, II Cor. 8 and 9, I Tim. 6:18, Lev. 25:35, Deut. 15:7-11, Ps 41:1-3, Prov. 14:21, Prov. 19:17, Prov. 22:9, Prov. 28:27, Heb 6:10, I John 3:17, Acts 2:44-45 and Acts 4:34-37) Giving is an overflow to the generosity and gratefulness that we have inside. If we are missing this generosity and gratefulness, giving will be a law rather than a love.
2) Gifts to ministers- From the OT to the new, we see that the ministers had to live off others generosity in order to minister full time. They didn't own land or have inheritances to give their descendants, they lived in constant reliance on God and the people of God. They weren't intended to be uber wealthy, but to live sacrificially, but comfortably. (I Cor. 9:7-14, Gal. 6:6, I Tim. 5:17-18, Deut. 14:27:29, II Chron. 31:4-20, Phil. 4:10-19, Acts 15:3, Acts 21:5, Rom. 15:24, II Cor. 1:16) There is something about a preacher/missionary living in a mansion with the poor living all around that doesn't seem quite right, as there is also something not quite right with a preacher/missionary living in poverty that is also a wrong witness (that they are not being cared for by God or His people). I thank God everyday that we have people that support the work we do. That we live comfortably and our needs are met each month.
3) Give to missions- The missionaries could fall into the ministers category, but they could be separated. Paul himself was a minister and missionary. The minister himself needs to be provided for, and also the work he/she is doing. They are different categories. He sometimes took offering for himself, and from others he didn't want their offerings. He was a tent maker and could support himself. (Rom. 10:15, 3 John 6) Many circumstances missionaries are not allowed to work to make money in the countries they are in, so funds must come from those who are doing the sending.
4) the Temple/Facilities- God set aside offerings to build His house in the OT (Ex 25:1-8) and a tax to help maintain the temple (Ex. 30:11-16). In most of the NT, the believers were more concerned with people and the poor than buildings it seems to me. Not that it is wrong to have a nice church building by any means, but remember, when our priorities are out of order, as we saw in yesterday's blog, things can get out of order and cause major problems. Especially when mindsets are continued over long periods of time. I see the church (being American I see mostly this philosophy there, but American church philosophies carry over to the rest of the world, believe it or not). We are in Roma/Bulgarian churches now and most of what we hear are needs for buildings, not people. It's sad to me... we are not an OT church, we are a NT church.
I love it when churches are about people, when they love people and meet needs (physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, financially, and, of course, spiritually).
Priorities are very important in life. I know I have learned a set of priorities that help keep my life in good working order and when those priorities get out of order, I find trouble...or trouble finds me. I was taught, and live by these order of priorities in order of importance. It has always kept me grounded and kept my life working quite well.
1) God- keeping Him as first priority keeps my life full of love, purpose, and guidelines that keep me grounded and driven.
2) Self and Family- Love yourself so you can love others. My family are my love in action. They are where I love to give and sow purpose into and help pass on to the next generation what I've have learned and to encourage to love God, and also have purpose.
3) Ministry/Work- I also love to put my hands to work. Work for the Lord, work for people, work to make a difference. We all work at something that we want to make a difference in this world and something that gives us purpose. This kind of work is so fulfilling. Even if you have a job that you have to go to to earn a living that doesn't fulfill the sense of purpose you need, get involved in church, group, or place to give of yourself. Put you faith in action. Fellowship with others to encourage one another to be better and to give more of yourselves.
When these priorities get out of order...then chaos or trouble arrises. If we make ourselves #1 then we make ourselves as gods and become consumed with ourselves only. No one wants to be around that type of person very long.
If we make our husband or children #1, then we can elevate our children as gods in our life. (I've actually seen this before having been a teacher for 11 years.) We think we are doing good and giving love, when in reality we are creating little monsters that believe that the sun and moon should rise and set with them and have no sense of reality (the real world).
Being in ministry, we have also been tempted at some points to put ministry up before its place. We all know the old stereotype of preacher's kids. Sometimes preachers can put ministry as #1 or even #2 before family. This in turn causes kids to act out in order to get the attention in priority they can feel they are due.
I'm sure you can come up with more examples of how a life out of order can be lived in many families and know the problems it can cause. I thank the Lord everyday for bringing this knowledge to my attention years ago and keeping me in order. We have not always been perfect, but we know when they get out of line, and we have some things to change.
Tomorrow part 2 of priorities...we talked about life priorities (that cover the big picture of life), but tomorrow I will share my thoughts on individualized priorities.
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Water - 10 cups
Green Chilli - 2 - 3
Curry Leaves - 7 leaves
Coconut - 2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tbsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Cooking Method
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Zinke was asked about the possibility of scaling back the Maine property, which he's recommending for the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. He said the Maine monument is smaller, so it doesn't make sense.
Zinke met Tuesday night with Republican Gov. Paul LePage, a critic of the 87,500-acre monument created by President Barack Obama. Zinke said LePage is "rightly concerned about jobs."