1. It started out in the 1950s as a wallpaper cleaner for coal residue. Sales began to fall as coal was used less frequently in furnaces‚ but the owner’s sister-in-law suggested something which changed its fortune. What? =>PLAY DOH 2. 3. Starting from the Stone Age‚ X has been the site of human settlement. Monolithic monuments like Dolmens and rock-cut caves can be seen in many parts of X. The early political history of X is interlinked with that of the Chera Dynasty of the Sangam age‚
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After a series of events of unrest in Spain that ended up leading to King Alfonso XIII exile the country and settle in Rome. There was fierce battle for power in Spain between the left leaning Republic and Nationalist right wing forces that were led by General Franco. Alfonso had initially rallied behind the rebellion of the Nationalists from afar‚ but once the war was engaged Franco quickly made it clear that a Nationalist victory would not see Alfonso restored to
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ALFONSO T. YUCHENGCO Founder and Chairman of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC)‚ Alfonso T. Yuchengco‚ fondly called “AY” in business circles‚ is acknowledged as one of the Philippines’ most successful taipans. On top of his numerous achievements in business‚ he also has had a distinguished career in government service. He has served as ambassador to China and to Japan and as the Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations. He has also been a trusted adviser to several Filipino
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• AY Foundation The Alfonso Yuchengco Foundation‚ Inc (AY Foundation) serves as the heart of YGC. It manifests the Group’s conviction that social responsibility is a corporation’s lifeblood‚ essential to its survival and success. Established in 1970‚ this non-profit‚ service-oriented organization has dedicated itself to the uplift of the Filipino spirit. Using contributions from YGC’s member companies‚ the AY Foundation has various social development programs focusing particularly in the education
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Perhaps one of the most seminal Supreme Court decisions was the case of United States v. Alfonso Lopez (1995). After nearly a half-century of decisions by the Court in favor of expanded federal power via the Constitution’s Interstate Commerce Clause‚ the Justices issued a ruling limiting the reach of Congress‚ signaling a seismic shift on the Court’s interpretation of the Clause. The Court’s decision also sent a strong statement to Congress regarding the legislative body’s jurisdiction over a bevy
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Country I have always wanted to visit Spain because this is one of the countries that in Europe where there are friendly inhabitants‚ a relaxed lifestyle‚ its cuisine‚ vibrant nightlife‚ and world-famous folklore and festivities. There is nothing better than visiting the country where “Running of the Bulls” began. Being able to visit Spain and learn how things can be the same but completely different from my home country‚ the United States. LOCATION Spain is one of the most diverse countries
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Spain shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal. Spain is 85% of the Iberian Peninsula in southwest Europe. Spain’s capital is Madrid. Spain covers a total of 192‚896 sq. mi. land area. Spain population is 47‚042‚984 with a growth rate of 0.654%. Spain ethnicity is made of Mediterranean and Nordic types. Roman Catholic’s is the most popular religion‚ having 94% of that in religion in Spain and leaving the rest of the religions at 6%. Spain’s main language is Spanish and can also be defined as Castilian;
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began to slow in late 2007 and entered into a recession in the second quarter of 2008. GDP contracted by 3.7% in 2009‚ ending a 16-year growth trend‚ and by another 0.3% in 2010. Spain reduced its budget deficit to 9.4% of GDP in 2011‚ and roughly 6.7% of GDP in 2012‚ above the 6.3% target negotiated between Spain and the EU. Although Spain’s large budget deficit and poor economic growth prospects remain a source of concern for foreign investors‚ the government’s ongoing efforts to cut spending
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SPAIN Gonzalo Figueroa Schiller International University Abstract Spain is member state of the European Union. With an area of 505‚992 km2 is the fifth largest country in Europe. It has a population of 46 million and the official language is the Spanish. Talking economically‚ is the fourth largest country in the Eurozone‚ the fifth in the European Union and the fourteenth largest worldwide. GOVERNMENT Spain is a
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