... , David N., Ralph A. Weisheit, and L. Edward Wells. "Community Policing in America." Crime and Delinquency 40.4 (1994): 549-67. "Community Policing in Small Town and Rural America" is an extremely informative article that attempts to answer two questions: First, what exactly is the relationship between community policing and small town/rural police practices? Second, can the components of small ... Police Chiefs stated that, "The urban officer answers to the police department. The rural or small town officer is held accountable for his actions by the community", this suggests that an ur...

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... the era known by this name, Europe emerged from the economic stagnation of the Middle Ages and experienced a time of financial growth. Also, and most importantly, the Renaissance was an age in which artistic, social, scientific, and political thought turned in new directions. This late medieval cultural movement in European civilization brought renewed interest in classical learning and values. The ... educated the whole person and placed emphasis on intellectual achievement with emphasis on physical and moral development. This humanism also stressed the responsibilities of citizenship ...

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... chant form with very little accompaniment, save a harp or a violin. In these times music was a simple art, sung by the people to praise the Lord. Eventually polyphonic music developed, first starting as monophonic chant sung in thirds and fifths, and later contrapuntal music was created. During this time the music notation system was standardized, originally a modified Greek system; music notation evolved ... much of the previous renaissance music that was centered towards the north (France and the area now occupied by the Netherlands). New ideas, like interplay between the various instr...

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... which is unlikely. If Greece still had the Drachma, it would be able to print money in an attempt to pay off debt, but this is not an option under the Euro. Also, Stergios Skaperdas, an economics professor from University of California Irvine, says most economists believe the best way for countries to ... the Eurozone now when it has not paid off much of its debt, as this could be the best of a number of poor options for starting to improve its own economy. If Greece defaults and breaks off from the Eurozone, which is likely in the near future, it is predicted that ... market, Italy m...

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... from unquestionable Church dogma (and therefore very safe subject matter) to ideas that focused on the questions of humanity (and therefore creating an unstable and unsettling universe.) The evolution from the Medieval dogma to the humanistic focus of the Renaissance is apparent through the dramatic texts ... of the time. Although these two eras differ in many other ways, the most illustrated differences deal with the realm of drama, starting with the Medieval Cycle dramas and culminating in Shakespeare's King Lear. Drama noticeably shifted from religious awe to classical reason between...

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... tone with the force of his/her fingers. The first piano appeared in Italy sometime around 1693, originally named the gravicembolo col piano e forte ("the harpsichord with loud and soft"). An Italian harpsichord-maker named Bartolomeo Cristofori replaced harpsichord's jacks with leather covered hammers, activated by a remarkable mechanical system. Where the harpsichord could only make a string produce one sound, the new ... to King Frederick the Great, who was thrilled with this new instrument. In the late seventeenth century, the piano had begun to shed the reputation of an improved har...

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... tone with the force of his/her fingers. The first piano appeared in Italy sometime around 1693, originally named the gravicembolo col piano e forte ("the harpsichord with loud and soft"). An Italian harpsichord-maker named Bartolomeo Cristofori replaced harpsichord's jacks with leather covered hammers, activated by a remarkable mechanical system. Where the harpsichord could only make a string produce one sound, the new ... to King Frederick the Great, who was thrilled with this new instrument. In the late seventeenth century, the piano had begun to shed the reputation of an improved har...

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... Holocaust in Italy differed from elsewhere in Europe. Susan Zuccotti, whose historical analysis provides valuable insight into the Holocaust in Italy, purports an interesting dichotomy of questions. After the German occupation of Italy in 1943, the puppet regime that was in place continued to provide full ... and a puppet regime was in place. Already by September 16, SS troops began arresting, interrogating, beating, and deporting Jews in Italy, starting in the northern part of the country.17 The war that began in June 1940 had caused several thousands of young men to be drafted and ......

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... . Obviously these historical events called for the development of new methods and new documents, reflecting the changes. Naturally the word balance itself has also an Italian origin (bilan, bilanz) though it is formed up of two latin words: bi - double and lanx - scales. Even from here ... separation of the owner from the manager, this way of measurement of a person's financial state, was naturally transferred into what we now call an enterprise's balance sheet. Furthermore, the fundamental method of scaling possessions and debts continues be the basis of this document. As we all know a...

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... that the alliances would help to solve the foreign and domestic problems that were arising. These ensuing problems that the nations faced placed an unavoidable burden upon the leaders of the nations. The apparent situation that eventually a war would break out provided the ample opportunity for the ... fashion. The alliance between Austria-Hungary was formed for the sole purpose of protection. When Austria-Hungary acted in unison on foreign affairs, as an alliance, they were able to form a stronger barrier of protection from other nations. The dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary was formed ...

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... , almost every year, insurrections occurred somewhere. Their inspiration, though not always their direction, came from Mazzini, who wanted not a federation of monarchies but a single republic, not an imposition from above but an autonomous self-determination from below. Mazzini's idea was best expressed in his remarks "Flowers would blossom rapidly if watered with blood." National unity was to be accomplished by ... unity could hardly be possible. In 1815, Piedmont almost casually picked up the Italian coastal province of Liguaria; hence forward a southern outlet through Genoa made her a ...

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... discrepancies that distinguish between these two societies. This essay will examine these differences and explain why, ultimately, Rome was the more advanced civilization of the two. Greece, originally ruled by an oligarchy ("rule of the few"), operated under the premise that those selected to rule were selected based not upon birth but instead upon wealth. Eventually, however, Greek government became democratic ... ...

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... , Domenikos moved to Venice where he lived for 4 years. It was here in Italy where he became known as El Greco, or "the Greek," due to the tradition of recognizing an individual based their origins. Domenikos vigorously studied under Titan and Tintoretto, however, he was hardly influenced by their style and maintained his distinct design. Domenikos moved to Rome in 1570 ... ...

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... in the Trojan War, and that he had been permitted to bring into his earthly life the memory of all his previous existences. ASTRONOMY:- The astronomy of the Pythagoreans marked an important advance in ancient science, for they were the first to consider the Earth as a globe revolving along with the other planets around a central fire (the sun). They explained the ... ...

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... verso, Time) that epitomizes the drastic change in views of time in Gothic Art. The image, departing from the traditional Gothic layering, wherein past, present and future are mingled, shows an unfolding scene, wherein the writer dialogues with the muse Temperance, representing Wisdom (Camille 99). Note the posture of the muse, with drapery that suggests her movement, and also the page ... ...

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... of the most influential aspects of a great nation or society in the ancient world was religion. Ancient Greece was divided into over 100 city-states called poleis and religion played an integral part in each polis. Relatively all of the poleis had the same four characteristics: small (except Athens), independent from the Greek nation, responsive to citizens, and a community authority. These ... ...

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... him, for he survived the Plague and lived a long life until he was sixty-seven. His childhood was spent watching a painter; therefore, Leonardo mastered painting early in life. Leonardo painted an angel in Verrochio's "Baptism of Christ," and it was so much better than his master's that Verrochio allegedly resolved never to paint again. Since his intellect was extensive, his talent ... ...

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... One, also known as "The Great War", can be traced back to three specific details - the European Alliance system, the growing distrust between various European powers, and the act of an assassin. The complex system of European alliances meant that even the smallest confrontation could easily escalate into a "Great War" involving most of the countries of Europe, and a significant number of ... ...

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... One, also known as "The Great War", can be traced back to three specific details - the European Alliance system, the growing distrust between various European powers, and the act of an assassin. The complex system of European alliances meant that even the smallest confrontation could easily escalate into a "Great War" involving most of the countries of Europe, and a significant number of ... ...

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... hairstyles that were in style at the time was the ever popular plucked hairline style. Portraits were naturalistic and the sitter looked as if he or she lived and breathed. An artist cold characterise their sitter through a number of devices such as pose, expression, gesture, clothing, jewellery, makeup, hairstyle, setting, symbols, colour, light as well as many more. Leonardo da Vinci ... ...

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... problems in Italy. When Italy first entered into World War One they did so on the territorial conditions of the secret treaty of London in 1915. This stated that with an allied victory Italy would receive South Tyrol, Trentino, Istria, Dalmatia and several colonies. This was the main reason for Italy's involvement in the conflict but in 1919 it became clear ... ...

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... a powerful Latin style. Cicero represented several ideals: his language and composition was a model for any use of language, particularly Latin. As a philosopher, he combined both wisdom and eloquence. Finally, as an orator, Cicero did not lead a rarefied life removed from social concerns, rather he prided himself on his participation in politics. In this, Cicero represented the ideal of employing both wisdom ... ...

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... traveling musicians who remained anonymous. Chant is monophonic, speech like, and modal. During this period music was used strictly for the church to enable it to present religious text to an illiterate congregation. The Renaissance period signaled the beginning of polyphony and the beginning of music for entertainment. The sacred music was referred to as motets or masses and the secular ... ...

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... and the society was run by the feudalism and the church, the Renaissance was a whole different timeframe which provided people with a whole lot of new opportunities. Science and technology was an important aspect during the Renaissance period. There were many great and significant scientific discoveries while new complex and advanced technology were introduced. The printing press, spectacles and pendulum were just ... some examples of the technology available at that time. The printing press was an important technology, which enabled books to be written and published much faster than be...

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... the industrial revolution. Additionally, Italy had a very large national debt, which led to increased taxation. "The debts of seven separate states had to be taken over and the result was an appalling deficit " (Hearder & Waley 160). A succession of constantly growing deficits had increased the national debt to alarming proportions, and by 1867 it had reached nearly 4,000,000,000 lire (McClellan ... Papacy recognized the Italian state. The government did try to make amends, in May of 1871, by offering the Pope the Law of the Guarantees, which would give the Pope an annual salary, would ...

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