Astronomy. “You can not teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself.” (BrainyQuote.com) That is Galileo’s most famous quote. He has invented a lot of things for example the telescope. Galileo was born February 15‚ 1564‚ in Pisa‚ Italy. He was the oldest of six children. He had three sisters and two brothers.He was one of the most significant person in the history of science. He also made many quotes like this one‚ for example: “To understand the universe‚ you must understand
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had different beliefs on the cause of the plague; however‚ they all shared one common belief: the disease was airborne. According to the “Ordinances Against the Spread of Plague‚ Pistoia‚ 1348‚” “no citizen of Pistoia...shall dare or presume to go to Pisa or Lucca; and no one shall come to Pistoia from those places; penalty 500 pence.” Additionally‚ the “Plague Regulations of Bernabo‚ Visconti‚ Lord of Milan‚ 1347‚” “each person who displays a swelling or tumor shall immediately leave...to the open
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Argumentative Essay: Standardized Tests Standardized tests have caused plenty of disagreements for years. From parents‚ to even teachers. The parents are worried about all of the stress that the test causes their children‚ The teachers disagree with the tests for the fact that they are used to evaluate them inaccurately. Some students also move at a slower pace than others and the test has its unfair advantages. These tests make some students feel like a failure when they don’t pass. The whole
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like anyone dealing with worldly politics. Finally‚ the cardinals of both popes decided that an ecumenical council of godly men could collectively possess more divine authority that just one pope. So‚ in 1409 they asked the church council in Pisa to elect a new pope that could unite the sides. The Pisian council did‚ but neither pope was willing to give up his power. Thus‚ three popes were vying for authority over the church. Works Cited "Western Schism". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia
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great diplomacy and a sophisticated understanding of European politics. But Machiavelli could also handle more direct action. In 1509‚ Machiavelli established the Florentine militia and even led the troops himself to recapture the rebellious town of Pisa. Clearly a Renaissance man‚ Machiavelli showed his greatest skill and made his most lasting mark on history as a writer. He wrote histories‚ short stories‚ and even plays. The Prince‚ however‚ was Machiavelli’s most influential work. It was an examination
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Modern Science” because of his pioneering observations that made the foundation for modern physics and astronomy. Galileo as a young child earned a proper education in Florence at Camaldolese monastery‚ Vallombrosa. He then entered the University of Pisa to study medicine but he soon gained interest in mathematics and physics. As a professor in mathematics he made pioneering observations but Galileo was accused twice of heresy by the catholic church. Soon after accused Galileo died January 8‚ 1642
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surveyed‚ behind China (69th)‚ India (86th) and Russia (100th). CONSTRAINTS ON DEVELOPMENT: EDUCATION Brazil now has the sixth biggest economy in the world‚ but its education standards lag far behind. In an international study of education systems‚ PISA‚ it came in at 53rd. That threatens to hold this country back. Improving education takes time this country doesn’t have much of. Tackling the vested interests of administrators‚ teachers’ unions and
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between Venice and Genoa at this time. After three years‚ he became a commander of a galley and joined the war. Unfortunately‚ his ship was defeated and he was taken as a prisoner. In 1298‚ while in prison‚ Marco Polo met a writer called Rustichello of Pisa‚ he narrated to the writer the stories of his experiences in China‚ Japan and other Eastern countries. Rustichello was carefully written down and completed the book with the name called The Travels of Marco Polo. After that‚ the book was popular‚ some
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Leaning against the wind‚ but how? Monetary policy versus macro-prudential measures F Gulcin Ozkan University of York and Filiz Unsal IMF 19 September 2012 () Leaning against the wind‚ but how? Monetary policy versus September 2012 measures 19 macro-prudential 1 / 28 Plan of the talk Motivation - ’ lean versus clean’debate prior to and in the aftermath of the 2008-2009 global …nancial crisis (GFC) An overview of how our basic model works Basic model Simulation Results Welfare analysis
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are just the 6 best‚ period. 1. Tuscany‚ Italy - this amazing location in the heart of Italy will still your soul and make you wish you never had to leave. There are beautiful museums‚ cathedrals‚ vineyards‚ the rich and historic cities of Florence‚ Pisa‚ Lucca‚ and many more. But the best part of Tuscany which makes it one of the top 6 locations for the best photography vacations list in the breathtaking countryside. It doesn’t get any better than this. 2. Milford Track‚ New Zealand - this land possesses
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