The miracles of St. Nicholas

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It is difficult to find the oldest traces of the cult of St. Nicholas because of the Quarrel of Images which wiped almost all pictorial representations of saints dating from before the eighth century. However, we know that the saint … Read More

Client clubs in loyalty marketing

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A client club is a more or less selective club combining the “best” customers (or even sometimes potential clients) of a company to dedicate to them specific offers or event. This is a retention (loyalty) tool. Indeed, the client club … Read More

Roulette

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Roulette is a game of chance in which each player, sitting around a game table, bets on one or more numbers, color (red or black), or the odd or even number he hopes to be the winning number. The number … Read More

Christmas baubles

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A Christmas bauble is a ball-shaped Christmas decoration, which clings to the branches of the fir trees installed during Christmas. În 1521, the first written mention of a Christmas tree is registered on a municipal register of the city of … Read More

Difference between a Telecottage and a Telecentre in teleworking

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There’s no “official” mechanism for agreeing what is the meaning of telework terms and these two in particular are often used as if they are interchangeable but there is some merit in applying them differently. Here’s how they are used: … Read More

Economics of Gambling in Spain

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Spain’s gaming industries are substantial, with the exception of betting, which is not supported by a domestic horseracing industry and an absence of legal structure conducive to a sports betting sector. Bingo, gaming machines, casinos, and lottery are all well … Read More

Circular economy in European Union

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The circular economy is a generic term designating an economic concept which is part of sustainable development and particularly inspired notions of green economy, economy of use or functionality of the economy , economic performance and industrial ecology (which means … Read More

Advent history

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(Representation of Saint Perpetuus) The celebration of Advent begins in the fifth century, when the Bishop Perpetuus, in an order, decides that starting with the feast of St. Martin, November 11 until Christmas, one fasts three times per week: this … Read More

Barriers for gambling in Belgium

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General Games of chance are regulated by the Law of 7 May 1999 on games of chance, gaming establishments and player protection (MB 30.12.1999.) And the Royal Decrees for its implementation. (Royal Decree of 19 July 2001 establishing the list … Read More

Nativity of Jesus Christ

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(The adoration of the shepherdsfrom the Nativity by Georges de La Tour, around 1644) Traditionally, Christmas is the feast of the nativity of Jesus Christ, the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth that, from the Gospels of … Read More

Betting in poker

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In poker, the betting system determines how to bet chips and advance in the game. The betting alternate with forced bets such as blinds – the exact nature of these bets depending on the played variant. Terms In this article, … Read More

Basque conflict

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(Graffiti in support of ETA, Pasha (2003)) Basque conflict was an armed conflict (during the years 1959 to 2011), which overlapped on the one hand Spain and France, and on the other Basque National Liberation Movement and its supporters. Basque … Read More

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