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Even if you’re a constant coffee drinker, chances are you may not know much about green coffee beans. However, they come with a lot of benefits that you may want to know about to improve your health.
Green coffee beans are coffee beans that have been snatched up early before they’ve been roasted. More and more people are starting to use green coffee extract in all kinds of ways to experience the many health benefits they’re thought to have.
If you’re ready to learn more about green coffee, then you came to the right place. Below we’ll give our list of the green coffee bean pros and cons you need to know about.
Pros of Green Coffee
While some of the benefits of green coffee aren’t fully proven yet, most of them have a good bit of scientific evidence to back them up. Here are some of the benefits you may experience by consuming green coffee.
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One of the main uses of green coffee extract is weight loss. If you’re trying to lose weight, using green coffee beans may be a good option. Green coffee beans can help with weight loss in several ways. For example, it can boost metabolism and suppress appetite. The chlorogenic acid in the beans also helps your liver to dispose of excess fat and can make weight loss much easier.
It should come as no surprise that one of the best benefits of green coffee is it can help you boost your energy. Like regular coffee beans, these beans have plenty of caffeine content.
While too much caffeine may have negative effects on the body, if you’re looking for a boost of energy, you can’t do much better than a bit of green coffee extract.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Consuming green coffee beans can also lead to lowered blood pressure. For people with hypertension, this is a big benefit and can help them keep their blood pressure in a good range.
Consuming between 100mg and 800mg seems to be ideal for getting the most positive effects. Make sure to check the reviews of any coffee extract you’re thinking about buying if you want to find the highest quality extract for your needs.
There may also be some benefits of using green coffee for detoxification. Detoxifying your body and removing toxins is a great thing to do from time to time. However, it’s ideal to find a safe and natural solution to do it. Green coffee bean extract is one option that you have at your disposal if you’re planning to detoxify.
Full of Antioxidants
Like regular coffee, green coffee beans are also packed full of antioxidants that can help the body in many ways.
Antioxidants can help protect you from diseases and infections, can improve your skin, and can improve the functioning of your body. They may even help quite a bit in the fight against cancer.
Easy to Use
Green coffee can also be very convenient to use. Green coffee can be consumed in the form of pills, capsules, or tablets. You can also drink green coffee as well or add green coffee extract to a smoothie or another drink.
While many people will be happy to use green coffee extract in the form of pills and capsules, it is possible to get the whole beans as well. You can visit this website to learn more about getting green coffee beans wholesale.
Cons of Green Coffee
While there are many positive benefits of taking the green coffee extract, it’s important to realize there are cons and potential negative side effects as well. Here are some of the cons of using green coffee beans.
Interactions with Medications
On the cons side of things, green coffee beans may interact negatively with some medications. Not all medications will have interactions, but it’s important to find out all of the information you can before you start taking green coffee extract.
Be sure to talk it over with your doctor and do some research before you start taking green coffee every day.
Problematic for Preexisting Conditions
If you have an existing condition or disease, avoiding green coffee may be best. People with high blood pressure, heart problems, osteoporosis, and diabetes, for example, need to be particularly careful if they’re considering using green coffee extract.
This also includes pregnant women as well. Pregnant women should be careful about using green coffee extract and should wait until after they’re done breastfeeding to start consuming it.
Requires Large Dosage
To get the full effects of green coffee beans, you have to take quite a bit. The suggested does to see positive benefits from it is about 800mg. While it will still be easy enough to take in the form of a pill or capsule, it’s important to note you’ll need to use a big dosage to experience any benefits.
There are also some small side effects you may experience when using green coffee that are similar to those of many other medications and supplements out there. By consuming green coffee, you may feel nausea, headaches, insomnia, nervousness, or even vomiting.
These symptoms may or may not be a problem for you when you take green coffee extract. However, make sure you’re aware of the potential side effects before you start using it.
Deciding Whether Green Coffee Beans Are Right for You
By now, you should have a pretty good idea of what green coffee beans can do for you and your health. Just like many supplements and medications, there are both pros and cons to green coffee beans, so make sure you think about it carefully before you start using them.
Looking for other ways to improve your health? Then you may want to read about more in-depth health information by checking out some sites like WebMD.


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When it comes to our Head to Head comparisons we usually have some hands on experience with the guns we choose beforehand that helps us when pitting the two guns against each other. But for this Head to Head things are a little different. With the Olympics in full swing, competition air rifles have been on our minds here at AGD. Competitive shooting is nothing new to me, I have competed in many IPSC, IDPA, GSSF, and SASS competitions, but the disciplines shot in the Olympics are still somewhat new to me. That being said this Head to Head takes on a little different purpose than others in the past. I want to find the best entry level rifle that I can actually compete within 10 meter and 3 position matches but at the same time not have to pay an arm and leg to get into the sport. With all that in mind let’s take a look at our competitors and see what they can do.
In the red corner, we have the extruded Aluminium monster hailing from Ft. Worth Texas. Weighing in at 6.2 lbs is the AirForce Edge. The Edge combines the proven AirForce inline valve design with a two-stage trigger, a Lothar Walther barrel and a fully adjustable target style stock that results in a great package that is manageable for shooters of almost any size or age. This 100% American made gun brings a lot to the table but is it enough to keep up with the competition?
In the blue corner all the way from upstate New York, weighing in at 7 lbs we have the Crosman Challenger. The Challenger couples the air tube and barrel of the Discovery with a trigger that is very reminiscent of the Marauder. A truly ambidextrous rifle with its unique T-shaped charging handle makes this gun great for lefties. Because it’s so adaptable as well as economical the Challenger has been a favorite of JROTC and 4-H shooting teams across the country. With such a strong track record it should have no problems holding up with the competition.
Round One: Build Quality & Ergonomics
The Edge is a very well made rifle in every respect. The frame is 100% aircraft grade extruded aluminum. This results in a very durable, yet extremely lightweight rifle. AirForce aficionados will notice right off the bat that this gun is very familiar, but there are a few major differences between the Edge and its sister rifles, the most obvious being the lack of a large air tank on the back of the gun. In its place, the Edge has a much smaller tube style air reservoir that can be pressurized up to 3000 psi. The Edge can be fully adjusted for length of pull as well as an adjustable forend position. The Edge can also easily accept barrel weights should the shooter want to add them. This provides added balance while still keeping the gun in regulation for Sporter Class 3 Position competition. The Edge can be set up for right or left handed shooters however it does require some disassembly to switch the bolt over. The bolt also has a convenient dry fire setting allowing for dry fire practice and getting your trigger pulls down just right. There are a few downsides I found to the Edge, one being the texture on the pistol grip and forend is a bit on the smooth side for me. I found that after longer shooting sessions my hands became clammy and I had a bit of a harder time holding on to the gun. This could be easily corrected with the use of gloves but I would still like to see a rougher texture on both surfaces.
The Challenger offers a bit of a more traditional look and feel over the Edge. Its wood stock is coated in a matte, non-slip finish which provides good grip on the gun. The buttstock is fully adjustable for length of pull and comb height and while it does not have an adjust forend like the AirForce, it does have provisions for adding one later if the shooter chooses. The Challenger also features a 2,200 max fill reservoir as well as a free floated barrel. The unique charging handle of the Challenger means that it is ready for either right handed or left handed shooters right out of the box. This is a big plus when shooting in a club setting where multiple shooters may be using the same rifle. That adaptability is part of the reason the challenger is so popular with clubs and youth shooting groups. Though the Challenger lacks a dry fire trigger setting, it does feature a hammer spring tension adjustment that allows you to fine tune the rifle to get optimum velocities and trajectories with whatever pellets you are using. The amount of adjustment is somewhat limited so don’t expect to turn this Challenger into a field target or hunting rifle but it is nice to be able to tune the gun to the ammo you are using.
Winner: The Edge takes this round, though not perfect it is a much better built gun than the Challenger and considering that it has a dry fire mechanism that is a big plus since practice is so important in being successful at any type of shooting. Having the ability to dry fire and practice at any time is a huge advantage over the Challenger.
Round Two: Trigger
The two stage adjustable trigger on the Edge was something that I was really not expecting. AirForce guns, though some of my favorite air rifles have always had kind of soft single stage triggers, but not the case with the Edge. The first stage pull was nice and light, pulling at just 11 oz. on our Lyman gauge. The second stage break out of the box was a bit heavy for a 10 meter gun at 2 lbs 7 oz. but it was very very crisp. With a little tuning the trigger was pulling just over a pound and the break was really crisp and perfect for staging up on when lining up a shot. After the break, there was quite a bit of over travel but not enough that it affected the follow through. A great little 2 stage set up that I would be happy to shoot any day.
The Challenger features the same trigger as the Benjamin Marauder. While this trigger setup has been around for a long time and is perfectly adequate it is not ideal on a match rifle. Though it can be trained to and shooters should have no problem getting used to it the Crosman trigger lacks a definitive clean break. Instead, it has a very soft, almost spongy feel to it. Our Challenger trigger was lighter than the Edge out of the box t 1 lb 8 oz so I did not adjust it much. Again, the Challenger trigger was not bad enough to affect shooting and I was able to get good accurate shots with the rifle but it could be improved.
Winner: The Edge takes this one for sure. It was a much better trigger out of the box and with a little setup time put in, it can be made really great. The over travel was a bit of a let down but I’m sure with some tweaking an aftermarket over travel stop could easily be devised.
Round Three: Accuracy
Both these guns are capable of hole-on-hole accuracy. I had no problem stacking pellets with either gun. These guns are designed to show the shooters skill and not the guns so they really are just about as good as they can get. Both of these guns feature Walther Lothar barrels which almost everyone considers to be the best in the business. I could go on and try to test more, but the reality is they are both equally accurate.
Winner: This round is a draw. Accuracy just isn’t an issue at this level of rifle. Both companies have put together dead accurate guns that will rely on the shooter doing their thing. I’d really say accuracy for a shooter will come down to the stock preference of what the shooter is happy with. The Challenger providing a more traditional stock design while the Edge is more modern.
Round Four: Shot Count & Velocity
Usually we test for ft/lbs to see which gun makes the most power, however, things were a little different here. We wanted to see what kind of consistency we could expect out of these rifles when shooting a match. A standard men’s ISSF 10 meter match is 60 shots, so I fired 60 shots from each rifle across our chronograph to see what kind of velocity change and shot counts we could expect. Both guns met the task easily and should be able to shoot a 60 shot match no problem. After 60 shots the Edge fired at an average of 346.05 fps with a standard deviation of just 7.83 fps, pretty good on the consistency aspect but with the velocity being so low I did have problems with my shots producing clean holes in the standard National Target 10m Rifle Targets. The Challenger had an average velocity of 547.47 fps but with a standard deviation 15.68 fps, a lot more variance but with the higher velocity it can be expected.
Winner: Ultimately we ended up giving this one to the Challenger due to its higher velocity resulting in easier scoring and a flatter trajectory. Both will stand up to a 60 count match, and perhaps our Edge had a faulty valve out of the factory as these rifles are supposed to result in 500 fps.
Round Five: Sights
Both of these guns are equipped with diopter target sights and both provide an excellent sight picture. However, there were a few features that we liked and disliked about each. The Edge can be purchased with or without a rear sight, allowing you to set it up how you want, however, should you choose to get the rear sight offered by AirForce you will not be disappointed. The adjustment knobs are nice and large and when making adjustments they are very tactile and easy to turn. This American made sight really shows a high degree of quality and fine tuning. The front sight is quality as well with an aluminum post and hood that protect the plexiglass sight inserts. The inserts can be swapped out for ones with different diameter apertures by unscrewing the back of the sight housing and slipping in a new disc, just that easy. AirForce really went above and beyond making sure that this gun stays on target. Crosman on the other hand really skimped on the sights on the Challenger. I’m not sure who made the decision to put cheaply made sights on such a great shooting gun, especially one designed for competitive shooting. The rear sight is constructed of metal but lacks the same refinement as that of the AirForce. Adjustments were sloppy and not as precise so getting the Challenger sighted in just right was, well…challenging. The front sight is almost all plastic and does feature changeable apertures as well which I really did like since it uses the same sight apertures as those that are found on the AR78 CO2 rifles and made finding replacements easy.
Conclusion: Well it looks like the Edge came out on top for this one. AirForce really made a great entry rifle for those looking to get into competitive shooting. Realistically you could make either of these rifles work equally as well as the other and a lot of the decision between the two will come down to personal choice, but I think that the AirForce gun makes for a great starting point. What would you choose? Be sure to leave your comments below or ask any questions as we love to hear what you have to say about these two guns and about 10m competitive shooting in general.


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Dogecoin (DOGE), the crypto meme coin, has risen up to 80% in a day and trading volume has spiked more than 800%, as it sees a publicity surge with a familiar source.
The GameStop madness looks to have spread to the famous altcoin, $DOGE. Can the Wall Street Bets crowd make a massive push for a $1.00 Dogecoin?https://t.co/M4fpPcRRQG — Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) January 28, 2021
However, in a matter of hours on January 28 (Thursday), the pair added over 80% to its spot price before correcting.
The report said that the gains accompanied a similar surge in interest on social media, with Twitter activity up by more than 300%. A parody Twitter account posing as the moderator for r/Wallstreetbets queried:
“Has Doge ever been to a dollar?”
Thus, Dogecoin already has something in common with $GME, both assets having seen publicity tweets from Tesla CEO and world’s richest man, Elon Musk in recent weeks.
Gamestonk!! https://t.co/RZtkDzAewJ — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 26, 2021


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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry today announced ARPA-E's first ever Grid Optimization (GO) Competition. The GO Competition is a series of challenges to develop software management solutions for a resilient and secure American electricity grid. Today marks the beginning of GO Challenge 1, offering up to $4 million in prizes to develop new algorithms to make routing power across the grid faster and more efficient. See Press Release.
Daniel S. Kheloussi, Energy Industry Analyst, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) sent an e-mail to people registered for FERC's Ninth Annual Software Conference - June 26-28, 2018 informing them of the ARPA-E GRID OPTIMIZATION COMPETITION WORKSHOP 1:15PM to 3:30PM on June 28, 2018. View the announcement from FERC, and download the workshop details included as attachments (PDF, MSWord).
ARPA-E held a 90 minute webinar to directly involve the community, via a Request for Information (RFI), on the design of this competition. The RFI was released October 11, 2016. View a video recording of the webinar.
ARPA-E announced $11 million in funding for seven transformational projects as part of ARPA-E’s newest program, Generating Realistic Information for the Development of Distribution and Transmission Algorithms (GRID DATA).GRID DATA Program awards announced. View the GRID DATA Program announcement; view the GRID DATA projects.
ARPA-E issues Generating Realistic Information for the Development of Distribution and Transmission Algorithms (GRID DATA) Funding Opportunity Annoucement (FOA). One of the objectives is that "models and repository created in this program may be used as the basis for an ARPA-E OPF algorithm competition." View the FOA (DE-FOA-0001357) pdf.


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David Marvin Blake was born in 1970s. The 1970s were a "pivot of change", it was an era of economic struggle, cultural change, and technological innovation. The Seventies saw many women's rights, gay rights, and environmental movements. Discover what happened on this day. David Marvin Blake is part of the Baby boomers generation.
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How does it taste?
Most soldiers haven't tried it because it's still being developed, but Jill Bates, who runs the taste lab, said she was happy after tasting the latest prototype batch of pepperoni. She describes it as a pan pizza, with a crust that's a little moist and not super-crispy.
"It pretty much tastes just like a typical pan pizza that you would make at home and take out of the oven or the toaster oven," she said. "The only thing missing from that experience would be it's not hot when you eat it. It's room temperature."
Turkey pepperoni pizza also will be available for soldiers who do not eat pork products.
David Accetta, a former Army lieutenant colonel and spokesman for the lab, tried the pizza and also liked it. He said having food soldiers can relate to and enjoy has added benefits.
"In a lot of cases, when you are cold and tired and hungry, having a hot meal that's something that you like and you would get at home, it increases your morale — and we consider that to be a force multiplier," Accetta said.
Spaghetti is the most popular MRE option. It has been on the menu since MREs were introduced, and it is the one thing that soldiers have never recommended be removed from MREs. Vegetarian tortellini is also one of the most popular choices.
The lab brings in food technologists to taste recipes and give feedback.
One of the technologists, Dan Nattress, agreed the pizza deserves a thumbs-up.
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The 2023 Alfa Romeo MiTo is a front-wheel drive, three-door supermini designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo. The Alfa Romeo MiTo is a high-end supermini, but it can’t compete with the MINI hatchback or Audi A1 for design or driver involvement. The Alfa Romeo MiTo is seen as a rival to luxury superminis like the Audi A1 and the MINI hatchback, but in reality, the DS 3 competes more closely with the Ford Fiesta and Citroen C3.
The interior can match the stylish design of the outside. The Alfa Mito would have been a better all-rounder, but the shape and quality of its cabinet are both disappointing. In this respect, the MINI and Audi A1 feel much more expensive and better built inside, and even the affordable Volkswagen Polo and Vauxhall Adam are nicer to spend time in. Compared to other small sporty hatchbacks such as the Renault Clio, Ford Fiesta ST, and Ford Fiesta ST.
The MINI Cooper S has less power than the MiTo Veloce and is more fun to drive than ever before. The interior layout of the Alfa Romeo MiTo is simple and easy to use, but the fit and finish are unfortunately lacking. All versions are well equipped, even the basic models come with air conditioning, a trip computer, power windows, and stop and start as standard.
2023 Alfa Romeo Mito : Interior
The MiTo is only offered with three doors and the space inside is quite limited. The rear seats are narrow and difficult to climb into, and there isn’t much head and leg room. The cabin enclosure is also pretty poor, with a pair of shallow cup holders, a small glove box, and shallow door bins to keep your odds and ends.
Inside, a bit of Italian flair is added thanks to hooded dials, rotary controls, and circular air vents. But the small switch is directly from Fiat Punto and is rather flimsy, with the large, thin-frame steering wheel and hard plastic pillar stems detracting from MiTo’s luxury expectations. The top-of-the-line Cloverleaf and Veloce models had a sportier look and were available in conjunction with the sleek Sabelt sports seats. The main issue with the MiTo was the uneven build quality.
2023 Alfa Romeo Mito : Engine
There is a wide variety of engines are available for Alfa Romeo Mito. At launch, there were also 1.3 and 1.6 Multijet types of diesel, 1.4 petrol and 1.4 petrol with a turbocharger. The changes resulted in the elimination of the 1.6 diesel and the addition of Fiat’s TwinAir two-cylinder turbo petrol and the newer 1.4 MultiAir turbo petrol, while all engines were available in a variety of tuning states. Highlights include the 1.4 engine, which comes with either 78bhp or 140bhp – the latter being turbocharged and delivering powerful performance. The 875cc twin-cylinder TwinAir engine is responsive, but the loud engine noise doesn’t quite fit the MiTo, and the narrow powerband means you have to work hard to make good progress. The 95bhp 1.3-liter Multijet diesel emits just 89g/km of CO2. The MiTo Veloce uses a 170-hp version of the 1.4 MultiAir engine with a six-speed dual-clutch TCT transmission shared with the Alfa 4C sports car.
The 1.3 Multijet diesel had an overall economy figure of as high as 83.1mpg, while emissions were as low as 89g/km. Even the most powerful turbocharged petrol model should manage to bounce back close to 50mpg, thanks to a stop and start system that cuts the engine off in stopped traffic. Gasoline models will also be purchased for cheaper than diesel models. The only disappointment in the range is the TwinAir two-cylinder model. It promises great economy on paper, but in reality, you’ll be lucky to return more mpg from your mid-thirties.
2023 Alfa Romeo Mito : Safety
It is a little difficult to decide on security with MiTo. Although Euro NCAP gave it five stars, it was crash-tested and the test has been revised several times since. However, the 2023 Alfa Romeo Mito gets seven airbags as standard, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, traction control, as well as a hill start assist system that prevents the car from rolling backward when starting on a slope.


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Coldnoon (International Journal Of Travel Writing And Travelling Cultures)
The following poem attempts to think about loss from the perspective of different religions (the Jewish prophet Jeremiah, a Christian sermon, a Buddhist tale, Muslim prayer and traditions). The piece travels through time as well as space: it looks back at the Renaissance as a period in which Jeremiah’s lamentations were set to music and forced travel/slavery between Morocco and England first occurred.
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"Delhi is a city which shows you two different sides of the world. One side reflects the Islamic India and other the British Raj. These two worlds can be seen in two parts of Delhi, one is 'The Old Delhi' and other is 'New Delhi'. Being the capital of India, Delhi boasts of various attractions for tourists. The city is a perfect blend of the present and past of India as here you can find the ancient heritages and historical monuments. All the attractions of this vibrant city reflect some of the most enchanting and true colours of Indian Culture. It is also a perfect place for those who want to study on various dynasties as Delhi was ruled by them in the past. With presence of the cultural beauties, Delhi is also referred as 'the Multicultural City'. To get a glace of its historical beauties, Delhi has various attractions like India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Old Fort also known as 'Purana Qila'. The religious values and beliefs of people can be seen throughout the city as you can find number of temples, Gurudawaras and Mosques. Lotus temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Akshardham temple, Iscon temple, Gurudawara Seesh Ganj, Bangla sahib Gurudawara and Nizamuddin Dargah are some of the most renowned religious places in the city where you can go and worship Lords. The warm hospitality and vivacious nightlife will surely attract your attention and make you fall in love with this majestic city. Beside all these things, the finger-licking cuisines are also something which you love to talk about. You can book flights at very economical price only through MakeMyTrip India
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Being a largest island of Thailand, Phuket is almost 48 km in length and around 21 km wide in size. This island is located in the Southern Thailand, on the west-facing Andaman Sea shoreline. The city nestles in mild Andaman Sea waters on Thailand's Indian Ocean coastline which is almost 862 kilometres far from the south of Bangkok. Phuket enjoys a rich and colourful vibrant history that lures a large number of tourist all across the world. This island generally experiences a hot and humid climate throughout the year. Its hot season is usually considered to be started from the month of March to early May. Phuket is considered as a main melting pot of Buddhists, Thai-Chinese, Muslims and sea gypsies as well. Here, you will find majority of Muslims in the rural areas. If you are coming by plane then Phuket International Airport is located in the north of the island. It is Thailand's second largest hub as well. There are number of frequent flights to and from Bangkok as well as some of the direct flights towards many other major airports in the region which include Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, and some of the direct charters to Europe and Australia as well. It is large island and one can easily find some form of transport to get around conveniently. Here, public transport is limited and you can take taxi and tuk-tuks to reach one place to another. There are some of the major tourist destinations which include AC's Phuket Fishing Park, Chalong Temple, Crocodile Farm, Phuket Aquarium, Phuket Butterfly Garden and Insect World, Phuket FantaSea, Prom Thep Cape, Waterfalls and many others that attract large number of travellers from one place to another. One can do lots of interesting things here in Phuket like swimming, snorkelling, diving, yachting, jet-skiing and parasailing which are the most popular activities on the island. Some of the other common activities are Freediving, windsurfing, kite surfing, wakeboarding and deep sea fishing. There are few popular kite surfing locations such as Nai Yang in summer and Chalong Bay in winter season. Sea Canoeing is a famous and the most popular activity in the Phang Nga Bay. MakeMyTrip.com is a famous online travel portal where you can do online air ticket booking. Get number of profitable deals online and save as much time as you can.
SAUDIA, also known as Saudi Arabian Airlines started out in 1945 with a single twin-engine gifted to King Abdul Aziz by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This was followed months later with the purchase of two more aircrafts, and these formed the nucleus of what in a few years was to become one of the world's largest airlines. SAUDIA is the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia and its main operational base is situated at the King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). The airline also has other hubs, which are the Riyadh-King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and the Dammam-King Fahd International Airport (DMM). It is a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organization and the SkyTeam. SAUDIA has also won various awards in the aviation industry such as the Silver MENA Travel, the Yahoo Middle East Online Award for best regional online marketing, the Quality Cube Award from Lufthansa, the Silver Plate from Royal Brunei Airlines for On-Time Performance and Diamond Award from On Board Services Magazine, among others.
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The 2017 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has finally aired on CBS on Tuesday, Nov. 28. However, the models selected this year actually walked on the runway on Nov. 20 in Shanghai, China.
Several Victoria's Secret Angels who have also walked for the prestigious fashion show in the past returned this year. Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Candice Swanepoel were just some of the usual favorites.
Bella Hadid, who debuted as a Victoria's Secret Angel last year, also returned to the show this year. However, her best friend, Kendall Jenner, did not make it because she has an ongoing partnership with Victoria's Secret's rival lingerie brand, La Perla.
Gigi Hadid Denied A Visa To China
Hadid's sister, Gigi Hadid, was supposed to take part in last week's show, but she was pulled out at the last minute. Later on, reports claimed that she was denied a visa into the country. Even though Gigi didn't make it at this year's fashion show, the 22-year-old is already training for next year's fashion show.
There were also a handful of newcomers who had the chance to wear their angel wings this year. Grace Bol, Victoria Lee, Estelle Chen, and Xin Xie all wore expensive lingerie at the successful event.
Several singers also serenaded the models as they strutted on the runway. Harry Styles, Miguel, Jane Zhang and Leslie Odom Jr. were all present.
Alessandra Ambrosio Confirms Retirement
Meanwhile, even though the event was a joyful one for the models, guests and brand ambassadors, it wasn't entirely the case for Ambrosio.The 36-year-old supermodel announced her retirement from the fashion show after walking on the runway for one last time.
"Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have been working for this amazing brand that inspires me and women all over the world," the supermodel wrote on her Facebook account.
In total, Ambrosio has graced a total of 17 Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows.
Ming Xi's Controversial Fall
In other news, this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show also made headlines due to Chinese supermodel Ming Xi. The 28-year-old slipped and fell during the live show. There were initial speculations suggesting that CBS might edit out the model's fall, but the network didn't.
The Chinese supermodel walked on the runway and was welcomed by loud cheers and applause from the crowd. However, her heels got caught in her skirt and she fell down. Fellow Victoria's Secret angel, Gizele Oliveira, offered her a hand. She finally got to her feet and completed her walk with a huge smile on her face.


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On a hectic afternoon at Citi Field, the slumping New York Mets announced Monday they are sticking with their embattled manager “for the foreseeable future” — and Cespedes broke his right ankle in an accident on his ranch. The Mets capped the day with a 5-3 victory over the Nationals.
Brooks Koepka took his place in PGA Championship history with a wire-to-wire victory, minus the style points. In a raging wind that turned Bethpage Black into a beast, Koepka lost all but one shot of his record seven-shot lead in the final round. He was steady in the face of a rally by Dustin Johnson and won by two shots to join Tiger Woods as the only back-to-back winners of the tournament in stroke play.

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Poet's words of wisdom to students took road less traveled to finally see the light of day
Sixty years after New England poet Robert Frost sat down with Dartmouth College students for an off-the-record lecture, the four-time Pulitzer Prize winner's words to them are being published for the first time.
The transcript of the 1947 speech includes a candid question-and-answer session in which the poet suggests one way to take the world is "as a joke, take it humorously."
A transcript of the Oct. 23, 1947, speech - one of dozens he gave at the college - will be published later this month in the journal Literary Imagination. Transcripts of other lectures he gave at the Ivy League school in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s are also headed for print, thanks to a former undergrad who came across recordings of the talks and found out they'd never been heard beyond the campus.
The transcripts may not rise to the level of a newly discovered poem or manuscript in significance, but Frost lovers and scholars may learn a thing or two.
"It's like Frost unplugged," said Peter Campion, editor of the journal. "Previously unpublished lectures would drive scholars crazy in and of themselves, but in addition to that, we're getting him in discussion. He's sitting down with a bunch of 20-year-olds and trying to teach them. That involves anecdotes, stories, jokes, funny little disses on his contemporaries."
Frost, the author of "The Road Not Taken" and "The Gift Outright," died in 1963. He won Pulitzer Prizes for poetry in 1924, 1931, 1937 and 1943.
Frost's lectures, some of them part of the college's "Great Issues" series, were recorded on reel-to-reel tapes and small plastic discs known as flexographs. The college promised not to release them as long as the speakers - the "Great Issues" series included lectures by Aldous Huxley and other notables - were alive.
Poor sound quality hampered some transcriptions; in others, Frost's unorthodox delivery - a rambling style in which he veered from reading poems aloud to dissecting the meaning of individual words - makes for a rocky read.
In "Sometimes It Seems as If," the first one being published, Frost touches on a variety of topics:
-- "I've been a little more aware lately of coming right out into the open about things, but still ... I don't want anyone to know too definitely where I stand, you know. I know it's pretty easy to see I'm an American anyway."
-- "Now there's two ways to take the world that are safe. One is as a joke, take it humorously. Learn to take a joke and so learn to take the world by the help of jokes."
-- "It's lucky we've got some rich men that are fools, you see. I've heard them called fools, and I'm glad there are some ... foolish enough to take care of fool poets. We'd lose all that when capitalism goes, you know."
In another lecture, from 1949, the author of "The Road Not Taken" gives his young charges some advice on listening to their hearts.
"Stay stubborn, if nothing else," he said. "Don't let 'em tell you too much."
He added: "That doesn't mean you have to be nasty."

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As the UEFA Nattions League continues, the Three Lions surprised everyone as they came from behind to beat Belgium 2-1 at Wembley to go top of their UEFA their group. Romelu Lukaku converted 16th minute penalty to give the visitors the lead after the former Manchester United striker was fouled by Eric Dier in the area.
Few minutes later, England levelled after Thomas Meunier pulled down Jordan Henderson at a corner to enable Marcus Rashford score the resulting one-man-kick.
Chelsea’s mildfielder Mason Mount was the match-winner with the for hitting a deflected strike over Simon Mignolet just after the hour mark to give the English men the needed victory.
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As you may know, here at Peace Direct we’ve just launched a new Crowdfunding initiative to raise vital funds for our Voice of Image project in Sri Lanka. Crowdfunding involves raising small amounts of money from a large number of people online – from a virtual crowd. As part of our research, we wanted to look into the effects that large groups of people can have on a situation. With the World Cup in full swing we thought – what better place to start? Here’s what we found.
Prior to a ball even being kicked, Brazil were heavy favourites to win this summer’s World Cup. Some bookmakers were only offering odds of three to one on a home victory. There’s no doubt Brazil are a top side, and they have previous form, having won the tournament no fewer than five times: but there’s more to it than that. Host teams have reached the semi-final stage in 12 of the last 19 World Cup tournaments, and have won on six occasions. Clearly there’s an advantage to be gained from playing on home ground.
According to research by the investment bank Goldman Sachs, the advantage of being at home can be equated to a 0.6 goal head start in any particular match. How can this be explained?
Former footballers and managers alike have been keen to emphasise the impact of the home fans as they roar on the Brazilian national team. The common assumption is that the positive mood of the crowd contributes to an improved performance by the team, who are buoyed by their support: and that the away teams suffer from a hostile crowd. However, research by social scientists suggests that while this does occur in certain matches and to a certain extent, far more significant is the ability of the crowd to sway the referee.
Obviously referees are trained to be immune to the crowd and do their best not to be affected.
But it is in our nature to be swayed by a majority: it can even provoke us to doubt our own perceptions. The pioneering social psychologist Solomon Asch conducted a study in which he placed a group of people in a room for a visual perception test. All but one of them had been instructed to give the same incorrect answer. This was designed to test the resolve of the uninstructed individual, who always answered after the others. 75 per cent of the uninstructed people gave an incorrect answer, in many cases despite knowing it was incorrect: they said they had decided the group must know best, or they did not want to appear different from the group. Given this power of the group to sway the individual, imagine the power of thousands of screaming football fans…
So the impact of a crowd is clear. They can play a role in determining the final result, and possess the ability to swing it in their team’s favour. We want to harness this power and assemble a crowd of our own, online, to generate a real result for the young people of our Voice of Image project. Crowdfunding, like other social media, works through the power of the online crowd to generate support and influence events. In this case, the effect could be as life-changing as winning the World Cup. The young people we are supporting will be helping to build a better future in their post-war country, and prevent it descending into conflict again.
More details of the crowdfunding campaign will be emailed out in our Practical Peace newsletter on July 3. Do sign up for it if you haven’t already – it’s always packed with latest news and inspiring stories from the frontline of peacebuilding. And together we can play to win.


General Motors has recently offered voluntary buyouts to about 18,000 of its salaried employees in North America, who have a minimum experience of 12 years. The vehicle manufacturer is apparently looking to lower its costs while investing in its electric and autonomous future.
The company has explained this move to be a proactive measure, as it looks to be prepared for the upcoming challenges it could face. These include slow sales in China and North America, tariffs as well as commodity prices.
Over the last four to five years, General Motors has seemingly been engaged in a transforming its business. It is investing more into electric and autonomous vehicle technology and shedding programs that are costly and losing money, like the Opel brand in Europe.
According to a GM spokesperson, among the 50,000 employees of the company in North America, about 36 percent are eligible for the buyout. The spokesperson declined to give out the exact number GM anticipates will accept the buyout, but it predicts that it is unlikely the number would be anywhere close to 18,000.
The automaker has supposedly given a deadline of Nov 19 to the employees for deciding if they want to take the buyout offer. Reportedly, those employees who accept the offer will be provided severance from Feb 1, 2019.
Records indicate that the company has been on a mission to cut $6.5 billion in costs over three years and it expects to reach that target by this year end. Dhivya Suryadevara, CFO of General Motors, mentioned in the company’s recent earnings call that the company had made $6.3 billion in cost-saving steps by the end of third quarter.
Purportedly, the cost-cutting measures of the automaker was in line with its commitments and investments towards electrification and autonomous technology. As a part of a bigger deal with SoftBank, the automaker had announced earlier in the year that it would invest $1.1 billion into its self-driving unit.


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Hello BN Style lovers, we have another edition of BN Collection to Closet where we show love to our African fashion designers by shining a light on those who #BuyAfrican.
The lovely Ex-Miss World and Fashion Entrepreneur Agbani Darego wore a piece from Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi’s SS16 Geometric Fusion collection to the Variety International Awards.
Agbani is wearing the ‘Dinah’ dress with gold sandals as opposed to the white ones worn by the model. For her make-up, she went for a bold and edgy look with smoky eyes and nude lips. She looks every bit the queen that she is!
Photo credit: Kola Oshalusi for Insigna Media | Instagram/Agbani Darego

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A majority of respondents to PP research reject Fabian Society proposals to reverse pension flexibilities as part of next summer's emergency budget.
Almost four-fifths of Buzz respondents rejected the Fabian Society idea that an incoming Labour government should make widespread changes to the Budget flexibilities.
Some 81% or respondents said Labour should not make changes, while just 15% said they should. Only 4% were unsure.
One respondent said: “Reversing pension freedoms would only cause further complexity, confusion and mistrust in pension arrangements – effort would be better spent educating people around pension savings, particularly those without access to expensive advice.”
The only logic for tax relief on pension contributions is to encourage savers to ensure they are not a future burden on the young
Another critic added: “I’m not a fan of the new freedoms. Almost every member I have talked to since the budget has asked when they can withdraw 100% of their benefits as cash. However, the pensions industry will make a laughing stock of itself if we allow these flexibilities to be reversed.”
A third warned: “There would need to be a decent alternative available before pushing people back to having to buy guaranteed income, which in their current form as annuities are very poor value.”
Some contributors said any such changes would be “political suicide”.
Other respondents, however, said they would welcome amendments to the flexibilities.
One commentator said: “I would return to capped drawdown plus flexible drawdown with a minimum income requirement of £14,000 increasing a CPI/2.5%, and no age 75 limits.”
Another added: “The only logic for tax relief on pension contributions is to encourage savers to ensure they are not a future burden on the young. If the young can understand this, there should be more votes in reversing the change than keeping it.”
A third said people needed better advice to decide what to do with their money. The commentator explained: “Freedom will mean that retirees will take their pensions funds built over a life time and waste it on ‘Lamborghinis’.
"Rather than taking money from IFAs to allow free guidance, they should pay IFAs to provide the advice to enable savers with funds less than say £100,000 to make correct decisions and possibly buy appropriate annuities.”
To see all the results of this week’s Pensions Buzz survey, visit:
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned chancellor Philip Hammond to reform the NHS pension scheme rules or doctors will reduce their working hours.
The lifetime allowance should be scrapped and replaced with a lower annual allowance, last week's Pensions Buzz respondents said.
Action for Children Pension Fund has outsourced its pensions administration to Trafalgar House.


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New Recycling Demonstration Project to Launch in Oregon
The project aims to demonstrate how a wider range of materials can be captured from the curbside recycling stream.
Plastic and packaging makers have launched a 60-day recycling demonstration project in Portland, Ore.
The project involves installing a portable secondary sorting system at the Far West Recycling materials recovery facility (MRF), which is being provided by Titus MRF Services. Selected materials from four regional MRFs will be further sorted, creating six additional streams of recyclables. It will be managed by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) with funding from the American Chemistry Council, Americas Styrenics, Berry Global, Carton Council, LyondellBasell and Metro.
The materials collected—which include a wide range of packaging forms and types of plastics, as well as gable top and aseptic cartons—will be measured, sorted and marketed showing how the efficiencies and economics of recycling can be positively shifted with added secondary sorting capabilities. The data collected through the course of this project could help inform communities across the U.S. about the new streams of material that could be captured from their curbside programs. For the funders of the project, creating new streams of valuable recycled materials will help them, and many others meet the growing post-consumer recycled material (PCR) demand.
Cyclic olefin copolymer (COC ) is an amorphous thermoplastic that is finding increased utility as a blending agent in polyolefin packaging films for medical, consumer, and industrial markets.
A new study shows how the type and amount of LDPE in blends with LLDPE affect the processing and strength/toughness properties of blown film. Data are shown for both LDPE-rich and LLDPE-rich blends.
So-called “ocean plastics” is a global problem, but a wide range of companies across the entire supply chain have put in the time, money and R&D efforts necessary to make capturing and converting the material into a sustainable business. But demand must follow.

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In a large non-stick pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the onion. Fry for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute.
Add the tinned tomatoes to the pan, followed by the sugar, chili, mixed herbs, salt, pepper, and water. Stir and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until thickened and reduced.
Add the chopped potatoes to the tomato mix and stir well to coat.
Create four wells in the tomato sauce and crack an egg into each well. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
Serve the Potato Shakshuka with toast to dip into the sauce and eggs.
Top Potato Tip: This Potato Shakshuka is a complete meal but should you want something “meatier” add strips of steak or chicken to sauce.

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikakala has on behalf of the Provincial Government offered his condolences to the family and friends and colleagues of highly respected and loved Ukhozi FM newsreader Sicelo Mbokazi , who passed away on Friday 10 June 2022.
Affectionately known as “uMbhishobhi Omkhulu”, Mbokazi was loved by listeners and colleagues even from other rival radio stations. He made news-reading joyful, informative and educative.
“On behalf of the provincial government and all the people of KwaZulu-Natal, we would like to convey our deepest condolences to the Mbokazi family, Ukhozi FM staff and listeners for the loss of their loved newsreader.
“We were actually taken aback by the announcement of Scelo Mbokazi’s passing. While we heard about his indisposition, we thought he would would recover and be back to perform his iconic task of keeping citizens informed.
“KwaZulu-Natal is proud to have been home of the doyen of radio news reading who endeared himself to the listeners of Ukhozi FM through his distinctive style of reading the news and his famous sign off.
We are going to miss his jovial nature and sense of humour.
“Mbokazi followed in the footsteps of revered and talented newsreaders like Thokozani Gxabalembadada Nene, Jabulani “Mjay” Sibisi and Themba “Kwangiphinda Lokho” Gasa, who entertained listeners through their unique and inimitable style of delivering the news.
He was a familiar voice in the living rooms of many citizens. There is no doubt that the ease with which he communicated news, will leave an indelible mark that will serve as a template for aspiring news readers and broadcasters alike.
Farewell mfokaMbokazi, uyibekile induku ebandla,” concluded Premier Zikalala


How Pneumatic Operated Butterfly Valve Improves Flow Coefficients in Piping Systems
Optimizing the flow of fluids in piping systems is an important part of ensuring the efficient operation and safety of industrial facilities. Flow coefficients, such as Cv, Kv and Gpm, are useful tools for measuring the overall efficiency of a given pipe system when subjected to different pressures, temperatures, and other environmental factors. By understanding these flow coefficients, engineers can make adjustments to pipe configurations, valves. And other components to maximize the efficiency of a given piping system. Pneumatic-operated butterfly valve are one of the most effective components for improving flow coefficients in piping systems. These valves have multiple benefits, including:
- Compact size and lightweight construction that helps to reduce space requirements in cramped pipe installations;
- Quick response speeds due to the pneumatic actuator;
- Low-pressure drop across the valve, reducing energy costs;
- Low maintenance requirements due to the use of durable materials.
Pneumatic-operated butterfly valves are a cost-effective solution for improving flow coefficients in piping systems. This is because they can be opened and closed quickly, providing instantaneous adjustments when needed while still maintaining control over the pressure drop across the valve. Additionally, these valves are easier to maintain due to their durable construction and low maintenance requirements.
I. Understanding Flow Coefficients in Piping Systems
Flow coefficients are a measure of the efficiency of a given pipe system when subjected to different pressures, temperatures, and other environmental factors. They are calculated using a formula that takes into account factors such as the velocity of flow in the pipe. The pressure drop across it, and its internal diameter. Flow coefficients can be used to compare different piping systems and their ability to transport fluids effectively and efficiently.
Flow coefficients are used to quantify the efficiency of valves in piping systems. A valve’s flow coefficient is calculated by comparing its pressure drop across the valve with the velocity of fluid flow through it. A higher flow coefficient indicates a more efficient valve. As there will be less resistance to flow due to the design and construction of the valve. For example, pneumatic-operated butterfly valves typically have higher flow coefficients than manual or electric-operated valves. As they can be opened and closed quickly with minimal pressure drop across the valve. This helps to reduce energy costs associated with pumping fluids through piping systems. As well as improving overall system efficiency.
II. The Functionality of Pneumatic Butterfly Valve
Butterfly valves are simple yet efficient mechanisms for controlling the flow of liquids and gases in piping systems. They consist of a rotating disc that is mounted within a pipe. Which can be opened or closed depending on the desired direction of flow. The disc is connected to an actuator arm. Which is typically driven by either manual or electric power sources. Pneumatic-operated butterfly valves, however, are driven by pressurized air or other gases to open and close the valve quickly.
These valves are used in a wide range of industries. Such as food and beverage processing, water treatment systems, power generation systems, oil and gas production facilities, chemical plants, and more. They provide reliable control over liquid flow while offering numerous advantages over other types of valves. Such as a low-pressure drop across the valve and quick response speeds.
III. Advantages of Pneumatic Operated Butterfly Valves in Improving Flow Coefficients
The design of butterfly valves helps to minimize turbulence and enables precise control over the amount of fluid passing through them. This is due to their unique disc shape. Which provides minimal resistance when opened or closed and allows for accurate adjustments. Additionally, these valves can quickly be opened and closed without having to wait for pressure levels to stabilize first. This helps to reduce pressure drops and increase the flow coefficient of a given piping system.
Pneumatic-operated butterfly valves are designed to minimize pressure drops across the valve when opened or closed. This is due to their unique disc shape and the fact that they can be opened and closed quickly without having to wait for pressure levels to stabilize first. Additionally, these valves are often constructed with durable materials that don’t require frequent maintenance. Helping to further reduce energy costs associated with pumping fluids. Furthermore, their compact size and lightweight construction allow for easier installation in cramped pipe installations. All of these features help to maximize the flow coefficient of a given piping system while minimizing pressure drops and energy costs.
IV. Case Studies: Real-World Examples of Improved Flow Coefficients
In one case study, a food and beverage processing plant in the United Kingdom had an issue with maintaining consistent pressure levels in their piping system. They were able to improve their flow coefficient by swapping out their manual valves for pneumatic-operated butterfly valves. Which allowed them to quickly adjust pressure levels without having to wait for pressure levels to stabilize first. This greatly reduced energy costs associated with pumping fluids through the system. As well as improving overall system efficiency.
In another case study, a power plant in Germany was having issues with maintaining consistent pressure levels in its piping system. They installed pneumatic-operated butterfly valves throughout their system to reduce pressure drops and improve flow coefficients. The new valves enabled them to quickly and accurately adjust pressure levels without having to wait for pressure levels to stabilize first. This not only reduced energy costs associated with pumping fluids through the system but also improved overall system efficiency.
These case studies highlight the benefits that can be achieved by implementing pneumatic-operated butterfly valves in a piping system. The quick response times of these valves help to reduce pressure drops and improve flow coefficients, resulting in lower energy costs and improved efficiency. Additionally, these valves are known for their durability and long lifespan. Meaning that the system will remain functional for a long time with minimal repairs and maintenance. All of these features combine to create an effective and cost-efficient method for controlling the flow of liquids and gases in a piping system.
Pneumatic-operated butterfly valves are an effective way to improve the flow coefficients in a piping system. They feature quick response times that reduce pressure drops and enable accurate adjustments without having to wait for pressure levels to stabilize first. This helps to reduce energy costs associated with pumping fluids through the system, as well as increasing overall efficiency. Additionally, these valves can be constructed from durable materials that provide long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance. All of these features combine to create a cost-effective and efficient method for controlling the flow of liquids and gases in a piping system.
This makes them an ideal choice for any application where precise control over fluid flow is required. By choosing to install pneumatic-operated butterfly valves, engineers can reduce energy costs and improve system efficiency while still maintaining a reliable and durable piping system.
It is important to note that with any valve installation, the proper sizing of the valve is key to achieving optimal performance. Valve size should be determined based on flow rate, pressure drop across the valve, and other factors related to the specific application. This helps ensure that the valves are correctly sized to provide maximum efficiency and performance.


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Shimano announced a new version of its top of the line Dura-Ace gruppo that includes an integrated power meter.
July 2, 2016 | GEAR|
Shimano has completely revised its top groupset heading into next year's road and tri season. The new Dura-Ace R9100 gruppo will hit stores in early 2017.
The new Dura-Ace group is designed with integration in mind. The engineers at Shimano were determined to ensure all the components work together - the system is designed to be superior to the sum of its parts. The ultimate proof of this statement can be seen in the crank, which includes Shimano's first integrated power meter, which probably isn't the best news for third-party power meter manufacturers.


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Umm Al Quwain: The National Bank of Umm Al Quwain, NBQ
, has announced Dh135.18 million in net profits for the first quarter in 2019, a three per cent increase compared to the same period last year, which registered Dh131.03 million.
"I would like to thank His Highness Shaikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, NBQ
Bank, XSport Motorsport, Gulf Sport Racing and all my friends and family, without whom none of this would be possible.
"The court ruled the previous verdict void and referring the case to the court of appeals to rule on it all over again," NBQ
said in a statement on Tuesday, citing the court ruling.
The firm won a similar outcome from a Dubai court case in 2010, which NBQ
The dispute began when GIH placed the deposit at the Dubai branch of NBQ
, GIH said, adding that the court has also ordered NBQ
to pay USD54.6m in interest and expenses.
's moderately high exposures to the real estate and construction sectors and the current uncertainties in the slowing domestic economy are major constraining factors.
was established in 1982 by the ruler of Umm Al-Qaiwain.
"Global shall have the option to convert the instrument into 330m new shares of NBQ
," they said.
captains are assigned from the CCC to major Army commands (MACOMs) based on the unit readiness of subordinate units, the number of officers required by the Officer Distribution Plan (ODP), and when the officer can report to the command.
Dubai: National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (NBQ
) has reported a net profit of Dh237.79 million for the first half of 2018, up 13 per cent compared to Dh210.59 million for the same period in 2017.
Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI Ratings of CI), the international credit rating agency, today announced that it has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of the UAE's National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ
) at 'BBB'.
National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain, or NBQ
, on Wednesday said its 2014 first-half net profit rose to Dh186.32 million from Dh184.66 million in the corresponding period last year.


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Actress Sarah Paulson is no stranger to horror films or Prada. So naturally, she stars in the brand’s latest ad campaign, which creates an eerie take on Las Vegas. The Italian brand enlisted filmographer Willy Vanderperre to create an eerie interpretation of the Las Vegas.
The short film, titled Neon Dream, stars Paulson, model Amanda Murphy, and drag queen Violet Chachki. Paulson plays a host of different characters — including a waitress on roller skates and a bellhop — each possessing a suspenseful, American Horror Story–like quality. Chachki leads a band of Marilyn Monroes through the Sunset Strip and Murphy is the Prada-clad heroine of the film. Watch the film to see for yourself. It’s the perfect backdrop for Prada’s neon, Matrix-y collection.


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This year, Mila didn’t want a themed Birthday party like last year’s Moustache party last so we went for a white & soft pink colour scheme. It was a gorgeous day!
Food: pink lemonade, pink cupcakes, strawberry/raspberry fruit salad, white & pink marshmallows with little pink flags Mila and I made with Japanese masking tapes and the ‘famous’ chocolate cake which, I admit was the only homemade thing this time
Party bags: Hello Kitty toothpaste, Bear Yo Yo, glittering glue stick and a pink pom pom
Deco: Striped straws bought in New-Zealand last year.


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Here’s what you need to watch in Pyeongchang over the next 24 hours:
US Shut Outs Russians 5-0 in Women's Hockey, Lamoureux Davidson Sets Record
American Jocelyne-Lamoureux Davidson has set the Olympic hockey record for the fastest consecutive goals by a man or woman, helping the United States shut out the Russians 5-0. Lamoureux-Davidson scored 6 seconds apart in the second period. According to the International Ice Hockey Federation, that topped not only the mark previously held by Caroline Oullette of Canada at 16 seconds in 2006 against Italy in Turin but also the men's mark of 8 seconds apart set by Carl Goran Oberg of Sweden in 1960 at Squaw Valley. Up next for the Americans is an early showdown with their biggest rival on Thursday against Canada.
Kim Wins Gold, White Advances to Final
Chloe Kim's coronation is complete.
Seventeen-year-old Chloe Kim was golden Monday night, dominating the women’s halfpipe to win her first Olympic medal. Kim put up an unbeaten 93.75 on her first run, but later, after her victory was secured, she scored a near-perfect 98.25.
Liu Jiayu took silver with an 89.75, becoming the first Chinese snowboarder to medal at the Olympics. American Arielle Gold edged out veteran Kelly Clark to win bronze.
Meanwhile, veteran snowboarder Shawn White made a statement that the sport isn't just for teenagers.
White won gold medals in the men’s halfpipe in his first two Olympics, but finished fourth in Sochi in 2014. He’s looking for redemption in Pyeongchang. He qualified Tuesday with an impressive 98.50 in his second run and will go for a medal on Wednesday (Tuesday night in the U.S.).
Summer Britcher, U.S. Women Finish Off the Podium in Luge
Erin Hamlin, America’s flag bearer during the opening ceremony, was unable to defend her bronze medal in singles luge Tuesday, coming in sixth place in the competition that will be her last.
Hamlin is retiring after the Pyeongchang Games, her fourth Olympics. The medal she won at the 2014 Winer Olympics was Team USA’s first Olympic singles luge medal in the sport’s 50-year Olympic history.
Fellow American Emily Sweeney crashed in the final round of sliding, bringing the competition to a halt as she received medical attention, but she was ultimately able to walk off the track.
Defending Olympic champion Natalie Geisenberger of Germany won another gold.
Pennsylvania's Summer Britcher, the all-time leader in USA Luge singles history, ended up in 19th place.
Speedskater Biney Eliminated In 500m Short Track; Italy takes gold
Italy's Arianna Fontana won the 500-meter short track after a photo finish just ahead of Korea's Choi Min-Jeong.
But Choi didn't get to celebrate: After the race, the judges penalized Choi for cutting the line. Dutch skater Yara van Kerkhoff was given the silver and Canada's Kim Boutin the bronze.
Ghana-born Maame Biney, the first black woman to qualify for a U.S. Olympic short track team, was eliminated from the 500-meters during a tough quarterfinal Tuesday morning.
Americans Fail to Medal in 1500m Speedskating
Four-time Olympic medalist Shani Davis and his compatriots Joey Mantia and Brian Hansen were unable to grab a place on the podium in the 1,500-meter long track speedskating event Tuesday.
Davis and Mantia were part of the disappointing team that went without any medals at the Sochi Games in 2014, which Mantia has called "a complete disaster." The 1,500 meter is his best event and he was considered the Americans’ best shot at a medal.
Mantia’s eighth-place finish was the best among the Americans and an improvement on his Sochi results, but nowhere near the Netherlands’ Kjeld Nuis, who took gold. Team USA hasn’t won a speedskating medal since the Vancouver Olympics in 2010.
Watch here, and during NBC10’s daytime Olympics coverage at 3 p.m. Tuesday.