Spanish History: Republic, Civil War & Key Events

Causes of Government Collapse in Spain

Among the reasons for the collapse of government, it is necessary to mention the growing prestige of radical movements following events in Asturias, and significant corruption scandals, notably the “Strap” and “Case” affairs.

The Jaca Uprising (1930)

The leadership of the uprising in Jaca corresponded to Fermín Galán, Captain of the Infantry Regiment Galicia number 19. He also had the support of Captain Ángel García Hernández, who commanded the machine gun

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Volleyball Libero Rules and Player Substitutions

The Libero is easily recognizable because they wear a different colored uniform from the rest of the team.

Libero Player Rules and Restrictions

  • The Libero cannot be the team captain or game captain.
  • The Libero cannot block or attempt to block.
  • The Libero cannot complete an attack hit when the ball is entirely above the net.
  • The Libero can execute a finger pass in the front zone or front court, but only if the attacker hits the ball when it is below the upper edge of the net. This restriction does not
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Entrepreneurship Development: Steps, Impact, and Support for MSMEs

The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) is a comprehensive training initiative designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and mindset to become successful entrepreneurs. The EDP process typically involves several steps that help participants develop a solid foundation in entrepreneurship and prepare them to start and run their own businesses.

Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) Process

Here are the steps of the EDP process in detail:

Step 1: Identifying Entrepreneurial

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Essential Statistics & Probability Concepts: A Quick Reference

Core Statistical Concepts

  • Basic Statistical Concepts

    • Population: The entire group of interest.
    • Sample: A subset of the population.
    • Parameter: A numerical characteristic describing a population (e.g., μ for population mean).
    • Statistic: A numerical characteristic describing a sample (e.g., for sample mean).
    • Descriptive Statistics: Methods for organizing and summarizing data.
    • Inferential Statistics: Methods for drawing conclusions about a population from a sample.
  • Data Types and Measurement Levels

    • Nominal:
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Art Fundamentals: Concepts, Functions, and Historical Movements

Understanding Art: Core Concepts and Elements

Art comes from the Latin Ars, artis, which translates the Greek techne and signifies the technique, skill, or expertise to do something.

Fundamental Art Concepts

Painting

The art and technique of representing on a flat surface any visible concrete object or something imaginary, using lines and colors.

Rhythm in Art

The repetition of an element within a structure at marked intervals, creating a regular or periodic recurrence.

Terrain

Consists of a cut or reduced

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Geometry Essentials: Theorems, Formulas, and Shapes

Geometric Foundations: Theorems and Postulates

Triangle Congruence and Similarity

  • Angle-Angle (AA) Similarity Postulate

    If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, then the triangles are similar.

  • Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Similarity Theorem

    If an angle of one triangle is congruent to an angle of another triangle, and the sides including these angles are proportional (e.g., AB/DE = AC/DF), then the triangles are similar.

Properties of Geometric Shapes

  • Parallelogram Properties

    • Opposite
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Global Economic Balances: Deficits, Surpluses, and Interest Parity

Balance of Payments: Deficits & Surpluses

If we sum all debits and credits in the current account, private capital account, and public capital account, the total should theoretically be zero. However, this seldom happens in practice. Numerous transactions are missed or intentionally hidden from the accounting process.

If the sum of credits and debits in the current account, private capital account, and public capital account is not zero, an offsetting entry, known as the *statistical discrepancy*

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Plato’s Cave Allegory: Reality, Knowledge, and Society

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

Plato presents the Allegory of the Cave, undoubtedly his most important and popular myth. Plato expressly states that the allegory serves as a metaphor for human nature, illustrating our education and lack thereof, particularly concerning epistemology. It also has clear implications for other philosophical domains such as ontology, anthropology, politics, and ethics; some interpreters have even seen religious implications.

The description of the allegory, as recounted

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Human Nutrition: Needs, Diets, and Health

Food and Nutrition Fundamentals

Nutrients are biomolecules that make up our body and are often called proximate principles. Vitamins are essential organic nutrients that need to be part of our diet.

  • Carbohydrates: Found in bread, cereals, pasta, etc.
  • Proteins: Found in animal products and pulses.
  • Mineral Salts: All foods contain mineral salts in varying amounts.
  • Lipids: Found in oil, butter, bacon, etc.
  • Water: We take in water when we drink and also when we consume food.
  • Vitamins: Abundant in vegetables
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Mastering Customer Relationship Management: Strategies & Analytics

Seven Core Customer Management Strategies

Customer Management Strategies help businesses build and grow strong relationships with their customers to boost satisfaction, loyalty, and profits.

🔑 1. Customer Acquisition

Get new customers through ads, promotions, or referrals. Why? Every business needs fresh customers to grow.

🔑 2. Customer Retention

Keep current customers happy and loyal with great service and rewards. Why? It’s cheaper to keep a customer than find a new one.

🔑 3. Customer Development

Increase

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