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Three basic elements are involved in the control of land use. Municipalities develop master plans for the use of their land, traffic, commercial and residential areas, community schools, and parks. Zoning codes, laws or ordinances are then developed to specify what land uses and building types will be permitted in certain areas. Finally, zoning permits are used as a tool to enforce those ordinances and permits must be granted for all uses and structures....

By the Fifties, many teens had actually learned “fast dancing” — an alternative to classic ballroom dancing that could incorporate all the styles of the music of the time and more — from none other than their parents! It was, however, ABC’s nationally televised “American Bandstand” that brought American teens together into one main style of dance, sometimes mistakenly simplified as “rock and roll” dancing. American Bandstand “American Band” first aired locally on Philadelphia public television network WFIL-TV on Channel 6 in March of 1950 airing an early form of music video....

“Fox News has forbidden Sean Hannity from appearing in any more campaign ads for Donald Trump. Fox said, ‘We want to appear neutral while covering the race between Mr. Trump and that Sickly Lying Witch.’” –Conan O’Brien"President Obama gave a speech this afternoon in which he angrily called out Republicans for being too obsessed with his refusal to use the term ‘radical Islam’ — or as Fox News reported it, ‘Angry Black Man Spotted Talking About Radical Islam Near Capitol Building....

Hard Costs are tangible assets that you need to acquire to complete your construction project. Usually, hard costs are easily quantifiable and can be determined with such certainty that usually they are detailed by an experienced estimator. In general, hard costs represent any part of the work or costs associated with the actual project and as a good rule of thumb, hard costs could be around 70% of your total construction cost....

Perhaps one of the most successful and recognizable Latin bands to venture into the “rock en Espanol” genre were a group out of Mexico called Maná, consisting of Fher Olvera as lead vocalist, Juan Diego Calleros on bass guitar, Sergio Vallin on lead guitar and Alex Gonzalez on the drums. In the 1980s while the world was listening to and performing rock, Latin bands were still tentatively approaching the genre; although there were abundant rock lovers all over the Latin-speaking world, Latin bands were still finding their way through the music while primarily performing covers of popular English-language hits....

The Mercury Virgo thinker likes to tinker and has a knack for solving practical problems. She’s prone to worry, though, and analysis paralysis. You Analyze Virgo is considered a mercurial sign, and those with this placement have gifts of communication. The thinking processes are concise and have a sense of order built-in. If this is your Mercury, you’re apt to be a wordsmith, someone that builds up language carefully. This orderly mind frame translates to a high level of competence in whatever field of work you engage in....

Rockers are a relatively rare breed among American Idol alumni. Constantine Maroulis and season 4 runner-up Bo Bice are two names that immediately come to mind, but they have failed to make a major national impact following their moments in the American Idol spotlight. However, season 5 has given us Chris Daughtry, a man who can already be mentioned in the same breath with Kelly Clarkson when discussing post-Idol success....

In the United States, a career as a special agent isn’t the only way to find work in law enforcement with the federal government. The Federal Bureau of Investigations, like the United States Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security, employs a uniformed police force to protect the people and property of the FBI. As part of the security division within the Bureau, FBI Police officers are more than just security guards....

R.E.M., the legendary college rock band, has a deep catalog, and it’s a risky enterprise to try and count down the top 10 R.E.M. songs of the ’80s. Although it might be a can’t-win situation, here’s a chronological look at R.E.M.’s top songs of the decade. 01 of 10 “Talk About the Passion” Graham Wiltshire/Hulton Archive/Getty Images This well-known tune from the Athens, Ga. band’s 1983 full-length debut sets the tone for R....

Tony Bennett was born Anthony Benedetto in New York City in 1926. He fought in the US Army in World War II and decided to pursue a music career upon returning home. Tony Bennett was signed to Columbia Records by Mitch Miller in 1950. Pearl Bailey suggested that he shorten his given name to Tony Bennett. His first #1 pop hit was “Because Of You” in 1951. Tony Bennett continues recording today in his 90s....

Dexter Season 2 was about The Bay Harbor Butcher, Dexter’s relationships, Dexter’s killings, Debra’s relationships, and Sergeant Doakes getting too close. It’s been 38 days since Dexter killed his brother, The Ice Truck Killer. Debra is living with him and Doakes follows him everywhere he goes, so he hasn’t killed anyone since. The Bay Harbor Butcher When 13 dismembered bodies are found in Bay Harbor, the Miami Metro police department starts a massive manhunt for a man the media calls The Bay Harbor Butcher....

“Attack on Titan” is a popular anime series that has also spawned movies and video games. While the basic premise of the series is humanity’s fight for survival against monstrous giants, there’s a lot more below the surface and behind the series’ creation than first meets the eye. Here are 13 of the coolest and little-known facts about Attack on Titan. 01 of 13 The Manga Actually Started 7 Years Before the Anime First Aired...

01 of 20 David S. Pumpkins From “Saturday Night Live” Via halloweencostumes.com. SNL characters are always a good choice for Halloween, and Tom Hanks’s bizarre David S. Pumpkins character is going to be YUGE this year! You can learn to DIY this costume here. Halloween is right around the corner, and you are way too cool to go to your annual party dressed up as a boring old sexy witch or zombie....

Modern styles of self-defense and competitive fighting owe a large debt of gratitude to the various Japanese martial arts styles. Except for the Chinese martial arts, known collectively as Kung Fu, it is the highly formalized forms of Japanese martial arts that dominate action movies and neighborhood gymnasiums. The four most common styles of Japanese martial arts are aikido, iaido, judo, and karate. A brief introduction to each follows. Aikido...

A wedding day should be the happiest day of a bride’s life. Naturally, she wants the planning and the wedding to go smoothly and without a hitch of any kind. As a wedding planner you know there’s a lot involved in the planning process. There are so many moving parts that you need to get the whole thing under control right from the start. In particular, you need a realistic timeline in place early – like as soon as your client gets engaged!...

The simplest way to describe the difference between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT is to think of the extra D: AutoCAD LT offers two-dimensional (2D) capabilities, whereas AutoCAD has three-dimensional (3D) power. As you might expect, more limited functionality in AutoCAD LT also means a lower price. Yet for many building contractors and construction companies, there are additional factors that should also be taken into account when choosing between the two versions....

The beauty of dance is that if you enjoy music and movement, you can do it. You can create your own dance routines as simply or as elaborately as you like. You can collaborate with a partner or if you don’t feel confident in your dancing abilities just yet, you can do it alone. All you need is music, some creativity, your body and the will to do it. Getting Started...

If your 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer edition slips when pulling away from a stop, chatters when you put it in reverse, or dies when you pull up to a stop light or sign, you may have a problem with your automatic transmission. Most manuals like Chilton won’t help you with a diagnosis. Instead, you’ll need to check out the Motors Manual Transmission book from the library for in-depth information....

From research support, online legal research and instruction, to operations management and strategic planning, law librarians strive to meet the information challenges facing law firms, corporations, universities and government libraries in varying roles and settings. General Duties While the traditional library seems to be disappearing from all but the largest law firms and corporate law departments across the nation, the law librarian has not vanished with it. On the contrary, the librarian’s role has transformed and expanded....

You’ve gotten your broker’s license, and you’ve decided to step out on your own. You’ve been successful as an agent, which means you have experience in developing a plan and following it through. Opening your own real estate office is no different, just more complex with the addition of other people and more responsibility. Using the resources of this site, you’ll find help starting your new brokerage, setting up your business systems and growing it for an exit strategy....