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officers stems from the training that officers receive, for instance, one of the reasons Richmond Officers use less force, is because of the new training regime that was that instated in 2008, according to the Mercury News (2014), by Chief Magnus. Chief Magnus instated a very rigorous and thorough training regimen focused on the escalation and use of force, as well as dealing with the community. Any tactic or utility that can be used as force is thoroughly reviewed and studied before deployment…

the largest, genre played throughout Europe and around the world. The Harp played a major role in musical endeavors, especially in Ireland. One can see just how important the Harp was to Plainchant in the musical excerpt “Lecito I Fuit quidam dux Magnus” on the CD entitled Flame of Ireland Medieval Irish Plainchant and Office for St.…

Having worked in the field of human services for over 20 years, I've encountered people having various barriers that are impact people’s lives due to developmental disability, mental illness and/or substance abuse. While many of the barriers presented are fairly concrete things to address, a significant one, and one that is a bit harder to manage is the lack of understanding and compassion regarding the experience of homelessness. Many of us take our daily activities for granted, like having…

just love when she suggests her client take a "please" bargain, so cute. Even eight-year-old Alex, who drives his dad's snowplow made me chuckle as I was trying to picture his little feet trying to reach the peddles to make it run. Then there's Magnus, who took his role as the son of the mayor overly serious and although he says he's following the charter as it's written, he also bends the rules the way that he wants. He's pretty bossy and his sidekick police enforcers aren't any better…

Redmayne appears on the silver screen. The crowd roars to life as four men from Baltimore take the stage, a sight I have waited to see so long that it nearly brings me to tears. The world of the Norse Gods springs to life as I join the teenage demigod Magnus Chase on another death-defying adventure. A sea of blue and gold overtakes Rider Stadium on a beautiful June day, and I celebrate with the people who I have seen everyday for the past four years for a final time. I sigh, looking at my dorm,…

“Clary, what happen to you? I thought you were dead! Do you know how long you've been gone?” Simon questioned her. Clary was about to answer when a voice behind Simon interrupted. “Simon who’s that.” Isabelle Lightwood looked the same as ever. Beautiful, sexy, and cunning in her high heels she can slay any demon without breaking a nail. Yet when Isabelle saw Clary, her normally cool and collected expression, broke into a cry of happiness and sadness as Isabelle hurled herself at Clary pushing…

The greatest composer of liturgical music of all time, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was an Italian born on February 3rd 1525. He took his name from his birthplace of Palestrina. As a youngling Palestrina sang in the streets of Rome while selling his parents farm products. While roaming the streets Palestrina was heard by the choirmaster of the Santa Maria Maggiore who then decided to educate him musically. Palestrina then got the job as an organist in his hometown principal church, St.…

Did you know that Mali in the middle ages was one of the wealthiest countries at the time? Medieval Mali was a kingdom in Africa, and it rose to prominence under Mansa Musa in the early 1300s. Mali influenced other parts of the world, and the world influenced Mali, because of gifts, trade, and scholarly exchange. One reason Mali had influence on the world, as well as the world influencing Mali, was through gifts. At one point, during Mansa Musa’s reign, around 1360 to 1361, he sent a giraffe,…

Triton also known as King Triton from “The Little Mermaid” has a whole race named after him (“Triton·Facts and Information on the God Triton”). Triton is one of the minor gods, more powerful than a demigod, but less powerful than an Olympian (“Triton”), is still an influence in the 21st century. Triton is one of the best examples of Greek and Roman mythology still resonates in today's society. King Triton not from “The Little Mermaid, but from the Greek and Roman mythology was known as the…

The Battle of Jutland was fought by the German (Central Powers) and British fleets (Allies). The objectives for the Central Powers were to abolish the blockade put up on Germany. This action was declared by Germany High Seas Fleet commander, Admiral Reinhardit von Scheer. The objectives for the Allied Powers was to stop the Germany High Seas Fleet from getting into the Atlantic Ocean, which would create difficulties for Britain’s merchant fleet. During this fleet battle, the combatants were…