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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There is a magical time to visit a destination, just before everyone else discovers it but after some development of hotels and attractions. Ras Al Khaimah is very much in that golden era now, with several new luxury hotels opening over the last year. So if you are considering visiting, 2023 is the year to do it! When you think of the United Arab Emirates, most people think of Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Still, a third emirate is becoming increasingly popular with travelers despite being a very different destination from the other two. While Dubai is known for its skyscrapers, shopping, and attractions, Ras Al Khaimah has the opposite vibe. Known as the nature Emirate, it features a wide choice of luxury hotels, beautiful beaches, and stunning scenery. Ras Al Khaimah is also a fantastic location for a twin-center vacation with Dubai. After partying in Dubai, you can unwind and take in the scenery in Ras Al Khaimah while paying less for … [Read more...] about Why You Should Visit The Emirate Of Ras Al Khaimah Now

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which collapsed in a bank run last week before it was taken over by federal regulators, managed portions of a multibillion dollar collection of funds at a venture firm where former Democratic Vice President Al Gore is an adviser and senior partner, according to a report by a due diligence watchdog. SVB had custody of a portion of 14 funds managed by Kleiner Perkins, a major venture capital firm where Gore is employed, which together totalled $2.68 billion, although the value actually held at SVB when it collapsed is unknown, according to a report by Castle Hall Diligence. High-level partners at Kleiner Perkins banked with SVB, and the bank provided loans to many Kleiner-affiliated startups, according to the New York Times, citing two sources familiar with the matter. (RELATED: Shocker: One Of America’s Most Politically Connected Banks Is Due For A Huge Profit Off Other Bank’s Failure) The bank also provided a $500,000 loan to Kleiner Perkins … [Read more...] about SVB Had Close Financial Ties With Al Gore’s Venture Capital Firm

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Throughout March, I’ve been taking a look at the Opening Day true-talent rankings of the 30 MLB clubs on a division-by-division basis. While the rankings are based on actual 2022 batted-ball data, off-season player movement and potential impact of 2023 rookies will be addressed. We’ve already covered the AL East , NL East , AL Central and NL Central . Today, it’s the AL West. 1. Houston Astros - “Tru” Talent Record = 104-58 - Offensive Rating = 107.6 (8th), Pitching Rating = 83.7 (2nd), Defensive Rating = 96.3 (4th); IN: 1B Jose Abreu; OUT: RHP Justin Verlander, UT Aledmys Diaz, C Christian Vazquez, DH Trey Mancini It was a pretty quiet offseason for the defending World Champions, with reigning AL Cy Young winner Verlander the primary loss and Abreu the primary addition. It remains to be seen whether the team’s overall approach to player evaluation and development will change under new GM Dana Brown. … [Read more...] about Despite Injury To Jose Altuve, Houston Astros Remain AL West Favorite

FROM LEFT: Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Gian Sotto, and Elizabeth Delarmente .PHOTOS: Official facebook pages of Quezon City Government, Gian Sotto, and Dra. Doray and Tita Beth Delarmente MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) dismissing the vote-buying complaint filed against Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and Vice Mayor Gian Sotto in connection with the 2019 elections. Also cleared of vote-buying allegations were congressional candidate Elizabeth Delarmente and television host Willie Revillame. The vote-buying complaint was filed by then PDP-Laban campaign manager Michael Defensor and secretary-general Edwin Rodriguez alleging that cash was given to the crowd and that celebrities, including Revillame, were invited to endorse the candidates during a campaign rally on May 11, 2019, – two days before the elections. Included in the complaint were pictures and videos purportedly taken during the campaign … [Read more...] about SC affirms dismissal of vote-buying case vs QC Mayor Belmonte, Vice Mayor Sotto, et al.

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Bahrain has faced an uncomfortable week hosting hundreds of parliamentarians from around the world at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly, with many delegates drawing attention to shortcomings in Bahrain’s own human rights record and to the position of some regime critics in jail, including Bahraini-Danish citizen Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, who has been imprisoned since 2011. More than 1,700 MPs, representing about 143 parliaments, attended the event. European MPs were among the most vocal critics of their hosts, with several members of the Danish delegation, including Søren Søndergaard, Chris Jensen Skriver and Kim Valentin, taking to the stage to call for Al-Khawaja to be released. Those calls were echoed by delegates from Finland, Iceland, Ireland and elsewhere. Søndergaard said the Bahraini authorities had ignored his request to visit Al-Khawaja in prison. Another delegate, Karsten Hønge, tweeted a picture of himself … [Read more...] about Bahrain Battles Critics As It Hosts The World’s MPs

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Following the launch of its inaugural fashion incubator program, Qasimi Rising , with an aim to support emerging designers, London-based label Qasimi unveils the first set of winners to receive 3 years of funding and 10 years of mentorship. Staying true to the brand’s Middle Eastern heritage, the competition took place as part of Sharjah Biennial — a large-scale contemporary art exhibition taking place every two years in the city of Sharjah, UAE, spearheaded by Qasimi’s creative director, Hoor Al Qasimi . According to Al Qasimi, the next phase in Qasimi’s journey is far beyond “selling more clothes.” Having taken over the label from her late twin brother, Khalid Al Qasimi, who founded the inclusive brand, Al Qasimi will be focusing on championing creativity in fashion: “Legacy is not just about what you leave behind. It’s also what you do going forward.” London-based Sudanese designer Omer Asim and … [Read more...] about Qasimi’s New Fashion Incubator Program Winners Will Receive 10 Years Of Mentorship

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s just not right that a devious criminal can afford one of Malibu’s most spectacular oceanfront homes. At least that was what viewers saw in the 1995 crime thriller Heat in which a group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the Los Angeles police department when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist. The home, used in the movie as the residence of a criminal mastermind played by Robert De Niro, is now listed for $21 million. Al Pacino also starred in the film as a Los Angeles police detective in hot pursuit of De Niro after several plot turns and dramatic shootouts. ADVERTISEMENT The Malibu location is in one of Southern California’s best neighborhoods, Malibu Cove Colony, with an eclectic mix of guard-gated oceanfront homes. The ultra-contemporary home was designed by architect Ron Goldman. ADVERTISEMENT At close to 3,500 square feet, the two-story house … [Read more...] about Malibu Oceanfront Home Showcased In ‘Heat’ Hits The Market For $21 Million

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline United Nations scientists warned Monday the world is on track to pass a critical temperature threshold believed to be essential to combat climate change by the early 2030s—as scientists resound the alarm for drastic cuts to greenhouse gas emissions they say are necessary to prevent catastrophic droughts, heat waves and sea-level rise. Key Facts Within 10 years the Earth could surpass the monumental 1.5 degree Celsius global temperature threshold laid out in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, as the result of an “insufficient” pace of climate action, the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned in a meeting Monday. Hitting that threshold will trigger more frequent and intense droughts and flooding, water security issues, damage to the global economy and death, IPCC scientists warned, with those impacts becoming “increasingly difficult to manage,” according to IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee. In … [Read more...] about ‘On Thin Ice’: World About To Pass Critical Temperature Threshold, UN Warns

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Lionel Messi has made the first decision on his future after his current Paris Saint Germain contract expires, according to a report. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner becomes a free agent on June 30, with the two-year deal he signed upon leaving boyhood club FC Barcelona expiring in just over three months. As is natural for one of the best players of all time, Messi has a plethora of options to explore as per his next step. He could extend at Paris Saint Germain, with the Qatari-backed giants said to preparing an improved renewal offer , or return to the likes of Newell's Old Boys or FC Barcelona which were his first two clubs as a youngster. Another possible avenue sees him heading to Saudi Arabia where Al-Hilal are reportedly preparing a mouthwatering deal that would pay him $350 million a year . If the news is accurate and Messi accepts a potential proposal, he would automatically be in line to top … [Read more...] about Lionel Messi Makes Decision On Post-Paris Saint Germain Contract Future – Reports

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin For the rest of March, I’ll be taking a look at the Opening Day true-talent rankings of the 30 MLB clubs on a division-by-division basis. While the rankings are based on actual 2022 batted-ball data, off-season player movement and potential impact of 2023 rookies will be addressed. We’ve already covered the AL East , NL East and AL Central ; today, it’s the NL Central. 1. Milwaukee Brewers - “Tru” Talent Record = 88-74 - Offensive Rating = 101.1 (13th), Pitching Rating = 94.1 (8th), Defensive Rating = 98.2 (10th); IN: LF Jesse Winker, UT Abraham Toro, C William Contreras, UT Owen Miller, LHP Wade Miley, RF Brian Anderson; OUT: LHP Brent Suter, RF Hunter Renfroe, 2B Kolten Wong, UT Jace Peterson, RHP Brad Boxberger, C Omar Narvaez, LHP Taylor Rogers, DH Andrew McCutchen That’s an awful lot of turnover for a team that missed the playoffs by the narrowest of margins, and it’s even more when you consider the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals Set For NL Central Showdown