Twitter Blue is a monthly subscription that gives the most engaged people on Twitter exclusive access to premium features. Twitter is now exploring ways to make the Twitter experience next level and Twitter Blue is just the beginning. This opt-in paid monthly subscription offers exclusive access to premium features that let you customize your Twitter experience.
How To Sign-Up For Twitter Blue
Twitter Blue is available for in-app purchase on Twitter for iOS and Android, or on twitter.com. The application is currently only available in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It costs a monthly price of CAD $3.49, AUD $4.49, $3 US and $4.49 NZ.
It’s time to flex those Twitter fingers and take it to the next level 💪
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Twitter Blue subscription comes with a set of features and perks that include the following.
Bookmark Folders
Twitter blue allows users to better organize their saved content. With Bookmark Folders you can organize the Tweets you’ve saved so you can manage content in a way that when you need it, you can find it easily and efficiently.
Reader Mode
Reader Mode provides a more beautiful reading experience by getting rid of the noise. You can keep up with long threads on Twitter by turning them into easy-to-read text so you can read all the latest content seamlessly.
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Managing tweets has become even more seamless with Blue. With Undo Tweet, you can set a customizable timer of up to 30 seconds to click ‘Undo’ before the Tweet, reply, or thread you’ve sent posts to your timeline. Correct mistakes easily by previewing what your Tweet will look like before the world can see it. Typo? Forgot to tag someone? Preview and revise your Tweet before it goes live.
Is It Worth It?
Twitter Blue is also partnering with Labs to roll out many beta features. Currently, there are only two features you can test
Pinned conversations – Pin any conversation in your DMs to the top of the page. Upload longer videos – Upload up to a 10-minute long video to Twitter (only available on desktop).
While Twitter Blue might not be a necessity for many it sure comes with hands-on features and perks many can enjoy for seamless social media interactions.
Bonsai trees are some of the most elegant, yet expensive trees on the market. A bonsai is an art form that originated in sixth-century China and requires many years of education and many hours per day of cultivation.
On the one hand, bonsai plants are, indeed, miniature trees that represent the authentic beauty and majesty of living nature when cultivated in a small container. But apart from the small size, it is the entire spectrum of care, attention, dedication, knowledge, and artistic skills needed to create a bonsai tree masterpiece that often remains invisible to the eye.
What Makes Them So Expensive?
Like many pieces of art, bonsai trees come at a high price. At the 2012 International Bonsai Convention, a tree was on sale for 100 million yen, just under a million dollars. Bonsai trees are a form of artistic expression, dissimilar to other types of plants you can buy at the nursery.
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When you purchase a bonsai tree, you are also purchasing a piece of the artist’s vision, but unlike many other pieces of art that are made in days, weeks, or even years, the art of the bonsai tree is created over decades, and sometimes even centuries. Bonsai trees have a trademark aesthetic. They are often placed in large pots with space for other bonsai plants so that they can grow amongst trees and grass to simulate a tiny forest.
Dwarfing involves the cultivation of a regular tree to create a perfect miniature in a small pot. The practice of creating tiny trees is because of the complicated and labour-intensive process required to ensure the different trees engage with each other.
Yamadori is the Japanese practice of collecting bonsai trees that grow organically in nature. Some trees that are grown in the wild create their bonsai trees, based on the complex root system beneath the dirt.
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It is extremely rare to find trees raised through the Yamadori method since they are grown in very remote locations. The trees collected using the Yamadori method have a low survival rate when sold in artificial environments.
Bonsai trees in Pakistan can cost somewhere between PKR 5000 – PKR 250,000. Most often, they are imported into Pakistan. However, small businesses have been cultivating the plants on their own as well. Different cities across Pakistan including Karachi and Multan hold several exhibitions to help people get insight and learn the art of Bonsai cultivation.
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9th October, 2022: A special screening was held for ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ on the 7th of October at Cue Cinemas, Lahore, ahead of its release on 13th October.
Cinema exhibitors from all over Pakistan were in attendance at the screening and have acclaimed the movie as the ‘perfect blockbuster’ and have predicted it to have a huge box office opening.
Mr. Ashiq Ali, owner of Shabistan/Prince Cinema, Lahore, who was present at the screening said, “Interestingly, the original “Maula Jatt” was screened at our Shabistan cinema in 1979 and ran for a good 2 years over here. I had the opportunity of seeing “The Legend of Maula Jatt” and it is legitimately a great film. I loved the cast and it will prove to be another blockbuster by Bilal Lashari. It will satisfy the fans of the original and will even make new ones along the way. Although the plot is very dependent of that of the original, I found the film to be better than the original in almost every way!”
Haji Tariq of Taj Mahal, Cinema, Faisalabad reflected similar sentiments and said, “I think the makers have made an international standard film which is highly entertaining and will provide value of money to the audiences. I think, it is the most ambitious film to be made in Pakistan, ever. Each and every scene of the film reflects the hard work of the makers”.
The movie has been hailed ‘terrific in every way’ by cinema exhibitors as they went on to praise the film’s high-quality treatment.
According to Mr. Farrukh Rauf, owner of Capri Cinema, Karachi, “I was blown away! Nothing like this has been done in Pakistani cinema before. The film is terrific in every conceivable way. The action and sound design is crazy and intense. The story evolves and you are on the edge of your seat throughout the film. I was not prepared for how emotional it was too. The entire cast has performed very well, especially Fawad and Hamza. Being Karachi based, I had my doubts that the Punjabi language of the film might act as a hindrance for its business there. However, after seeing the film, I can safely say that it is not the case. I expect the film do great business at the box office.”
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Chaudhary Atif Kareem, of Nagina Cinema, Faisalabad said, “The film is a profound cinematic experience. Bilal Lashari has done an outstanding job of conceiving the world of “Maul Jatt”. It is a film, which will be liked by the youth of Pakistan. My heartiest congratulations to the entire team.”
TLOMJ is Pakistan’s most expensive production to date and the filmmakers have focused on every little detail. Leveraging VFX expertise from global cinema production and an international stunt team to train the cast, the film has audiences brimming with anticipation for a movie that has established many “firsts” in the Pakistani cinema.
The Legend of Maula Jatt also boasts the biggest star cast for a Pakistani film including Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malick, Mirza Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Shafqat Cheema and Ali Azmat.
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The film has been directed by Bilal Lashari, known for his directorial debut with ‘Waar’ and produced by Ammara Hikmat under the joint venture of Encyclomedia & Lashari Films in association with AAA Motion Pictures. The screenplay is by Bilal Lashari and the dialogues have been penned by the icon screenplay writer Nasir Adeeb.
The filmmakers have partnered with Geo Films as their presenting partner. The film will be locally distributed by Mandviwalla Entertainment and internationally by the MovieGoers Entertainment.
Lahore, Pakistan, October 6, 2022 — Zaitoon is proud to deliver first-of-its-kind Smart Files for Smart Living in New Lahore City on 06/10/2022. At the launch event, Smart file was delivered to real estate dealers via delivery drone, the first time ever in the real estate sector of Pakistan. Through Smart Files, Zaitoon proved Smart Living to be truly living up to its claim of Smart Solutions. From now on, smart living for a smart future is no more just a dream for Pakistanis, it is a reality. Zaitoon introduced digital and smart solutions for a lifestyle beyond excellence through its state-of-the-art project SMART LIVING at New Lahore City. Moreover, Smart Living is equipped with Vertical gardens, Complete Wi-Fi coverage, and a Smart app. To ensure maximum security, 24/7 CCTV surveillance is also provided.
“Delivering the first ever smart file via drone delivery for Smart Living has truly proven that we are truly transforming the trends of real estate in Pakistan. Smart Living is equipped not only with all lifestyle amenities, but also with extravagant and one of its own kind digital living experiences.” Mr. Asghar Waseem (GM Sales & Marketing Zaitoon).
Zaitoon’s real estate trend is the catalyst for the change, and it is a concept, a belief, and a philosophy event. Owing to the unshaken trust of people in our proud history of over three decades, we have a strong faith in our future. We set off confidently in the direction of our dreams with a forward-looking approach and within a short span of time, we are lined up among the prestigious names in the real estate sector of Pakistan.
A few years back we used to go by Capri Cinemas on M.A. Jinnah Road and not even bother to look at the movie billboard. It was partly because of the semi-naked ladies, overly sexualized in hideous outfits. And partly because of the overall desi feel which was constant in every movie with the lead actor carrying a gandasa, making sure you won’t look at the billboard even if you wanted to.
The current generation cannot be more proud of witnessing the revival of Pakistani cinema. The audiences now eagerly wait for the filmmakers to announce new their new, mega-budget ventures, starring their favorite celebs.
This piece is particularly for those curious souls who are excited about what’s coming up for the next by the film industry. Here we have put together the most anticipated Pakistan movies 2019 which are about to hit the theaters next year
Directed by Shamoon Abbasi and produced by Majid Khan, Durj is a feature film based on true events that are beyond horrifying.
The film stars Shamoon himself, and actress Sherry Shah in the lead along with others. Speaking of Sherry Shah, the starlet shook everyone with her avatar in the movie poster. Sherry gained 40 pounds and even shaved her head for her role in the movie, proving her passion for the character in Durj.
The teasers received a great response from the audiences. Let’s hope the movie also lives up to our expectations.
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Project Ghazi has seen its fair share of controversy. Proclaimed to be a superhero movie, its release was stopped last year because it was not complete when premiered to a selected audience.
Directed by Nadir Shah, the film couldn’t be released due to technical difficulties but sources confirm that it is now ready for release and will be making it to cinemas sometimes next year. Let’s hope it finally hits the theaters now. Keep your fingers crossed.
After the release of Parwaz Hai Junoon, you might think Sherdil would be similar. Let us ask you something. Did you enjoy watching Sultan and Dangal? Maybe, maybe not… but can you guess what’s similar between the two movies? Yes, the wrestling. So if we can support Bollywood for making movies on similar topics, we can definitely support Pakistani cinema when it does the same, without making comparisons.
Produced by Noman Khan, Sherdil seems a lot more than an acrobatic show of jets. Soon after the release of Parchi, film-maker Azfar Jafri announced working on this grand project which stars Armeena Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar in the lead roles.
According to the makers, the movie displays women in a powerful role rather than objectifying them as an eye-candy to gain audiences attention. Jafri’s fourth venture also stars Sabeeka Imam and Hassan Niazi.
Penned by Yasir Hussain, Wajahat Rauf announced the third installment of Karachi Se Lahore in August and will be hoping for an Eid ul Fitr release.
The makers of KSL3 promise to bring a full dose of entertainment to the viewers with an ensemble cast including the writer Yasir Hussain himself, Shahzad Shaikh, Ayesha Omar, Kubra Khan, and the internet’s favorite couple Zara Noor Abbas and Asad Siddiqui.
The previous two movies performed well at the box office. Let’s see what the third film can bring to the audiences this time. We just hope the ice cream cone doesn’t make an unwanted cameo in the third installment. *you know what we mean, right?*
Honestly, Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui and Maya Ali look super cute together and there’s no reason to not be excited about them pairing up for Paray Hut Love.
We’ll see Asim Raza directing Sheheryar again after Ho Mann Jahaan. Everyone’s favorite Zara Noor Abbas aka Arsala from the super hit serial Khamoshi is making her cinematic debut with this movie which also stars the ahhh-mazing, Ahmed Ali Butt.
Paray Hut Love is expected to release next year on Eid ul Adha.
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Ever since Bilal Lashari announced his version of Maula Jatt 2, fans have been eager to see their favorites, Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Humaima Malick on the screen, in their never-seen-before Punjabi avatars.
Fawad Khan’s last movie appearance was in Bollywood’s Kapoor & Sons and fans can’t wait for him to appear on the silver screen again. The much-hyped, high-budget movie has been in production for quite some time now.
Maula Jatt 2 is expected to release on Eid 2019. We definitely can’t wait for the return of Maula which is being termed as a game changer for Pakistan film industry.
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Produced by Momina Duraid, Superstar pairs up the dashing dimpled-boy of Pakistani cinema Bilal Ashraf opposite the gorgeous Mahira Khan. Now that’s a pairing that we’d love to see on the big screen.
Directed by Mohammed Ehteshamuddin, the romantic comedy is expected to bring to you the right amount of entertainment while also delivering some important social messages to the audiences.
After giving outstanding performances in Janaan, Yalghaar and Rangreza, let’s see how Bilal Ashraf impresses the audiences this time.
Superstar is expected to hit the theaters next year around Eid ul Fitr.
Wrong Number 2
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After the success of Wrong No. which released in 2015, Yasir Nawaz has announced the sequel of the super-hit romantic comedy, starring Sami Khan and Neelam Muneer in the lead roles.
Sami Khan just recently worked with Yasir Nawaz in drama serial Khudgharz which was a hit among the audiences. Let’s see if the director-actor duo can charm the viewers with their cinematic venture as well.
Neelam Muneer who debuted alongside Ahsan Khan in Chupan Chupai last year is indeed an excellent actor and we hope the chemistry between the two actors turns out to be even better than Danish Taimoor and Sohai Ali Abro in the previous installment.
Apart from Sami Khan and Neelam Muneer, the cast includes Jawed Sheikh, Mehmood Aslam, Nayyar Ejaz, and Danish Nawaz among others.
The movie is expected to release in 2019 around Eid.
Saqib Malik’s much-awaited directorial debut, Baaji featuring Meera in the lead, is now in its post-production stage and will be releasing very soon.
According to a press release, “the film is a social drama-cum-thriller set against the backdrop of a fading Lollywood and the emerging new order of the Pakistan film industry.”
Apart from Meera, the features Osman Khalid Butt, Ali Kazmi, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Amna Ilyas, Nisho, and Nayyar Ejaz.
Meera’s comeback movie ‘Baaji’ is expected to hit the theatres in mid-2019.
These were a few Pakistani movies 2019 that are about to hit the silver screen soon. Make sure you go and watch Pakistani movies with your friends and family.
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Pakistan defeated Bangladesh handsomely with 21 runs in the first game of the tri-series featuring the host New Zealand too. Mohammad Rizwan bagged man-of-the-match for his 50-ball 78, at a strike rate of 156. As the title says, ‘Nothing changed except the venue’, this match followed the same pattern as the matches in the series against England.
Pakistan team took the fight for New Zealand a few hours after losing the final match to England in the historic 7-match T20I series. However, the Pakistan team took the fortunes (good or bad is up to you) of the England series to New Zealand as well.
The only change was the strike rate of Babar Azam, which came down from his normal 105ish strike rate. Rizwan anchored the innings until the middle overs, completed his fifty, accelerated the innings, and lost his wicket in the process. Although, he is the only consistent batter in the current Pakistan line-up, but he needs to play attack from the start.
Then we have Shan Masood, who is trying to solidify his case and silence the critics who have been after his life, only after two matches, he started well, but couldn’t capitalize. Followed by our wibbly-wobbly middle comprising of Haider Ali, who is richly talented yet failed to play at his full potential in international cricket. He has all the tools to be a match-winner, however, the way he is playing at the moment is questionable.
Iftikhar, on the other hand, has been selected after his performances in the domestic circuit, be it PSL or National T20, yet, he has not been able to replicate that kind of performance with the national team. And then we have Asif Ali, the match winner in the eyes of social media. Khushdil Shah was not part of this match, but he is part of the troubled trio with Asif and Iftikhar.
Back to today’s match, Babar fell early, Rizwan scored 50, Shan played some pleasing shots but fell cheaply, and after that our middle order collapsed just like they have been collapsing since Asia Cup 2022. Bowlers performed not so outstandingly but enough to win the game against troubled Bangladesh, who is also without their regular captain Shakib al Hasan.
The way Pakistan is playing ever since Asia Cup is going to cause troubles at T20 World Cup in Australia. If this middle order couldn’t capitalize on slow Asian wickets, then how would they cope with extra bounce on pace-friendly tracks in Australia? Mark Wood made life miserable for Pakistani batters on Karachi’s wicket, imagine how difficult would it be to face the world’s best fast bowlers that too on fast pitches down under. There are too many questions in Pakistan, and Pakistan has only a few matches before the T20 World Cup to find their answers because World Cups can’t be won banking on one or two players and prayers only.
October, 2022, the National Incubation Center Karachi, in collaboration with The Asia Foundation, launched the ‘Impact Collective’. The initiative is a consortium of organizations committed to initiating research and technology-driven dialogue to address the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues in Pakistan.
This consortium has brought together academia, think tanks, entrepreneur support organizations, and civil society organizations to discuss and solve the most pressing issues related to climate change and its adverse effects on the environment and society.
The event called for a panel of experts that discussed the importance of research and technology in the fight against climate change and how initiative like the Impact Collective can empower academic institutions in researching climate change on a grassroots level. The panel consisted of Durlabh Ashok (Climate Advocate), Afia Salam (Climate Activist], Dr. Noman Ahmad (Dean Architecture & Management Sciences NED University), Farva Minhas (Program Coordinator, The Asia Foundation). The Asia Foundation also launched an app to engage, educate, and mobilize the masses to take action on addressing the climate crisis. This app will serve as a platform to disseminate information and insights about climate change and will also help climate activists organize and coordinate their activities.
The event also hosted three social entrepreneurs who are building climate resilience by implementing disruptive solutions. In their keynote speeches Emaan Danish, Founder – Earth Warriorz, Shahzad Qureshi, Founder – Urban Forest Initiative, and Ahmad Shabbar, Founder – Garbage CAN, stressed on the urgency and importance of climate change, they urged the startup ecosystem to embed Environment Social and Governance framework in their bottom line to ensure the climate change is halted and reversed in time.
As a testament to LMKT’s commitment to the livelihood and economic rehabilitation and restoration of the flood affectees across Pakistan, Project Director NICK offered a donation of PKR 1 Million on behalf of LMKT to The Citizen’s Foundation at the event’s conclusion.
Power banks are an object most of us have at home. It’s also the same thing that many of us fight over because we need one of course! The phone needs charging on the go, the only solution is a power bank. However, did you know it can seriously damage your battery? Here’s what you need to know:
It is more important to maintain the mobile battery charged frequently because of how frequently people use their phones today. It is a known thing that many mobile phone owners must charge their devices at least once every day. Of course, staying permanently plugged into a wall outlet to continue charging the phone is the ideal charging method. But that’s not how life works!
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The only way to compensate for the lack of wall outlets wherever we go is to use power banks to keep our mobile gadgets charged.
What Does Your Phone Require?
The majority of mobile phones require a power bank with an output voltage of approximately 5V. The problem, though, is that a lot of power banks are questionable. These power banks have the ability to distribute voltages that are lower or higher than those needed to recharge your phone. Hint: miniso.
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The battery life of your mobile device could be seriously harmed if you charge it at the wrong voltage. Unfortunately, there isn’t much evidence to suggest how good your power bank is. You should be wary even if the output voltage written on it indicates the ideal value.
Is It Safe If The Voltage Is Correct?
Yes, your smartphone battery life is safe as long as you get a high-quality power bank. This could be from a recognised brand and have the proper charging cord. It is very important to compare the power bank’s output voltage to your phone’s. You can also do this by comparing how long your phone takes to charge from original charger and the power bank.
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Your mobile device’s battery life can’t be affected if the output voltage matches. High-quality power banks will also shield your battery from overcharging, overvoltage, overcurrent, and overheating. A typical lithium battery has a life cycle that includes at least 500 full charges. The 500 full charge cycles would have been exceeded if you charged your phone continuously for 18 months.
Tesla has announced they are going to remove many sensors from their cars going ahead. This could bring a lot of legal action their way and it’s unclear why this huge decision has been made. Read all about what’s going on here:
No matter how you feel about Elon Musk, there is no denying the technical command of Tesla’s vehicles. Tesla’s electric drivetrains offer more power and range than practically anything available in the market. However, there are some valid and understandable worries over their semi-autonomous driving capabilities.
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The manufacturer recently announced on Tuesday that it would remove a group of sensors. This would leave Tesla with only cameras to navigate its surroundings. The automaker seemed unconcerned by the probes and legal action that could come its way.
The Difference in Sensors
Previously, radar, six cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors were all part of Tesla’s first sensor suite (USS). However, now the USS will be removed from the Model 3 and Model Y this year. Moreover, the Model S and Model X will follow suit in 2023. The decision could result in financial savings for Tesla following BMW’s decision to put a price on everything.
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This will also ease some of the load on the already-stressed semiconductor supply. However, even if it does that, it won’t change the opinion of those who already believe that the manufacturer exaggerates the capacities. Is there anything such as Full Self-Driving and Autopilot technologies?
Are There Drawbacks To This?
There are some drawbacks to the move because this is Tesla, duh! Autopark, Park Assist, and features like Summon/Smart Summon are all fully functional in vehicles with USS only. Future Tesla models without those sensors will only be able to use a subset of those functions. This too until the carmaker releases software updates that activate and enhance their capability. The car manufacturer pointed out also that the temporary restrictions on some features wouldn’t affect the vehicles’ crash test results. They are not compromising on safety.
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It’s simple to rejoin the Tesla haters and make fun of the automaker for removing amenities but the world is moving into a recession. Tesla is confident in its camera-based systems and claims that our roadways were built with humans in mind.
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well”– Virginia Woolf. We sure do agree with this saying. The fact that food has shaped our lifestyles and cultural values from the get-go are something often understated. However, when did the restaurant industry start taking shape? Let’s dive into a little history of restaurants before we share some interesting facts with you.
The word ‘restaurant’ derives from the French verb, ‘restaurer,’ meaning to restore. The idea of restaurants started decades upon decades ago. The model has since expanded in so many unique and interesting ways. Originally a word to describe a thick and cheap soup said to heal and restore health, has now turned into a $900 billion industry. Knowing history paints a picture of the tremendous evolution of the food service industry.
Here are some interesting facts you need to see about the restaurant industry.
1. Tokyo Has The Highest Number Of Michelin-Star Restaurants
Tokyo ranks number one in the world with 166 restaurants with one star, 56 with two stars and 12 with three stars. If you want deep dive into Michelin-starred restaurants, Tokyo is the place to be. The other two cities with the most Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris and Kyoto in Japan.
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2. United States Oldest Restaurant
The oldest restaurant in the U.S. is the Union Oyster House in the 21st most populous city of Boston, Massachusetts. Still operating and surrounded by so much history, the building itself housed other businesses since 1714.
3. French Revolution Introduced Fine Dining
After Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lost their heads during the French Revolution, the French aristocracy crumbled. Chefs, who were once employed by noble households, found themselves jobless. So, many of these displaced workers decided to open up their establishments and offer prix fixe meals to the masses. Eventually, the French style of dining outspread to Great Britain and across the Atlantic to the United States.
Bawabet Dimashq Restaurant, which translates to Damascus Gate Restaurant, is located in Damascus, Syria, and has 6,014 seats and a 580,000-square-foot dining area. Considered the world’s largest restaurant the Dimashq employs 1,800 staff.
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5. World’s Oldest Restaurant In Spain
Botin Restaurant in Madrid, Spain, is the world’s oldest operating restaurant, having been in business since 1725, according to the Guinness Book Of World Records.
Meanwhile, some other restaurants that claimed to be older than Botin includes Stiftskeller St. Peter in Salzburg, Austria, which claims origins in 803, and Zum Franziskaner in Stockholm, Sweden, which professes to date back to 1421.
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6. Switzerland Offers The Most Expensive Meals
A basic meal for two will cost a customer an average of £53.85 in Zurich. Followed by Copenhagen’s £46.55 and San Fransisco’s £46.40 which are also featured in the top 3 most expensive cities to eat out.
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7. Vegas’s Most Expensive Burgers
There are plenty of pricey burgers out there. Burger Brasserie in Paris, Las Vegas, offers a $777 Kobe beef burger, which contains Maine lobster, caramelized onions, imported Brie cheese, crispy prosciutto, and 100-year aged balsamic vinegar. But the most expensive burger? It goes to Fleur at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, which offers an astounding $5,000 burger.
All franchises are chain restaurants, but not all chains are franchises. Case in point: Starbucks. The coffee giant is one of the biggest chains in the entire world. But, unlike McDonald’s, which is the largest chain in the world, Starbucks is owned by the same company, not a group of franchisees.
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Since its inception, realme has strived to create unique, inspiring product lines to meet the needs of its customers. The realme number series emphasizes innovation in its smartphones, the Narzo series places importance on gaming performance, and last but not least, the C series puts quality at the forefront while delivering a high value for money offering in its various handsets. Smartphones from the realme C series lineup remain among the best-selling products in realme’s catalogue, having an appeal to a broad segment of the market. Its quality-first approach led to the realme C series acquiring the internationally recognized TUV Rheinland High Reliability Certification for its smartphones in 2021. The rigorous process to acquire this certification involves 23 tests ranging from daily use tests, extreme environment test scenarios, and component reliability scenarios to ensure that your smartphone is able to perform under any conditions.
The first C series phone released by realme was the C1 in January of 2019, followed by the realme C2 in May 2019, and the realme C3 in February 2020. These phones pioneered the legacy of C series phones being budget-friendly options with good specifications. Not only did they have market-competitive specifications for their price range, they also came with unique design concepts giving them a stylish look such as the Diamond Cut Design of the realme C2 or the Sunrise Design of the realme C3. In July of 2020, realme launched the realme C11, which brought with it another attractive design concept with its Geometric Art Design.
The C series received a massive upgrade with August 2020’s release of the realme C12 which came equipped with a massive 6000mAh battery and introduced triple rear camera modules to the product line. The legacy of stunning design was carried forward with the realme C12’s Geometric Gradient Design. The following month the realme C17 was released in September 2020. Some of the incredible features it added to the C series lineup include a 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display and 18W Quick Charging which were great quality of life improvements for consumers.
In November of the same year, realme launched the realme C15, which brought with it the return of the supersized 6000mAh battery and the introduction of quad camera modules to the C series. April 2021 was an important month for fans of the C series as it saw the release of the realme C21 and C25. The realme C25 pushed the limits on its camera module by featuring a 48MP AI triple camera, which hadn’t been seen before as previous C series models stuck with a 13MP primary camera.
August 2021 saw the release of the realme C25s which featured many of the same components as the C25 but with an upgraded processor. Another C25 variant was released in December 2021 – the realme C25Y. Featuring an eye-catching Line Aesthetic Design, the realme C25Y introduced the 50MP camera module to the C series as well as further upgraded its processing abilities. The latest phone released in the long history of the C series was the realme C35 in May 2022 which took the market by storm upon its release and continues to do so. Its Glowing Silk Design has really struck a chord with the consumers in the market.
Over the course of 3 years, the realme C series has proven to be a favorite among consumers for its affordability, quality, and design, creating a legacy for itself. Each new entrant into the C series has brought something unique and interesting to add to the product line and has been received very well by consumers in the market. realme hopes to keep this legacy going and meet the expectations of C series fans who rely on affordable technology to stay connected in today’s world. For the month of October, one of the stars of the C series, the realme C25Y is available for the incredible price of PKR 28,999/- in a limited time offer. Get yours today before time runs out and enjoy the reliable value of realme’s C series.
Beaconhouse Group, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions has entered a three-year partnership with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the PCB Pathway Scholarship Programme. Through this alliance, Beaconhouse will provide 100 academic scholarships annually, to aspiring professional cricketers aged 11, 14 and 16 years.
The initiative is aimed towards the education and development of the future stars of Pakistan cricket who will be provided access to free education at Beaconhouse campuses across the country, enabling them to become well rounded professionals.
The partnership further promotes Beaconhouse’s belief in providing the youth with diverse avenues to help them reach their full potential and promotes the holistic development of youngsters that will consequently enable them to become educated and skilled players on the national as well as international level.
Speaking at the event, Kasim Kasuri, Chief Executive Beaconhouse said, “We are delighted to work with the PCB in this important initiative. Beaconhouse strongly promotes sports at all its schools and believes in encouraging young people to explore their unique interests. Through this partnership, we hope to offer talented young cricketers the opportunity to pursue their passion and talent for cricket while also becoming accomplished individuals, equipped to take on the unique challenge of becoming future ambassadors of Pakistan.”
PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja said, “The PCB Pathway Programme has the potential to change the fortunes of Pakistan cricket. The partnership with Beaconhouse is a major milestone in our quest of providing a holistic platform to our players for their cricketing and educational needs and requirements. We hope to make them well-rounded ambassadors of Pakistan who can represent the country at international platforms with dignity and pride. It is an investment that will positively shape the lives of players.”
Beaconhouse places equal importance on academic excellence as well as extracurricular and physical activities. Through this initiative, the organisation is committed to shaping the future of young cricketers in Pakistan by providing them with educational opportunities of an international standard.
TikTok is continuing its efforts towards family safety with its unique Family Pairing feature, which allows parents and teens to customize their safety settings based on individual needs. With its #FamilyFirst initiative, TikTok aims to create awareness on how parents can use Family Pairing Feature to monitor activities on their teens’ accounts including DMs, notifications, watch and download settings, forming an important part of TikTok’s ongoing commitment to support and care for the safety of youths on the platform.
Family Pairing allows a parent to link their TikTok account to their teen’s and set controls including:
Screen Time Management: Control how long your teen can spend on TikTok each day, with the option to choose between 40 to 120 minutes.
Restricted Mode: Limit the appearance of content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Even without Family Pairing enabled, parents can help their teen set Screen Time Management and Restricted Mode by visiting the app’s Digital Wellbeing controls at any time.
Direct Messages: Restrict who can send messages to the connected account, or turn off direct messaging completely. With user safety in mind, TikTok has many policies and controls in place for messaging already – for example, only approved followers can message each other, and TikTok does not allow images or videos to be sent in messages. TikTok also automatically disables Direct Messages for registered accounts under the age of 16.
Manage privacy and security settings: Parents can decide who can like or comment on their teens’ videos, decide whether their account is private or public or whether their account can be recommended to others. Parents can also decide whether their teen can search for content, people, hashtags, or sounds.
TikTok has collaborated with some of Pakistan’s most popular celebrities and creators who will be creating exciting content to amplify TikTok’s endeavours around family safety, especially focusing on its younger users aged between 13 and 19.
The embrace of platforms like TikTok is providing families with joint tools to express their creativity, share their stories, and show support for their communities. At the same time, they are often learning to navigate the digital landscape together and focused on ensuring a safe experience.
With families in mind, TikTok has taken a number of steps over the past year to improve and enhance its teams, policies, controls, and educational resources. The platform has made its policies more transparent and accessible, grown its trust and safety teams, built upon the resources in its Safety Center, also available in Urdu, and partnered with leading online safety organizations.
TikTok advanced its commitment to building for the safety of our users by introducing Family Pairing, which enhances the platform’s suite of safety tools and complements its work to provide greater access to product features as users reach key milestones for digital literacy. It is part of TikTok’s continued work toward providing parents better ability to guide their teen’s online experience while allowing time to educate about online safety and digital citizenship.
TikTok’s suite of safety features continues to build on its ongoing commitments to families and there is no finish line when it comes to protecting the safety, privacy, and well-being of its community. By working with teens, community organisations, parents and creators to further innovate, people from all walks of life continue to come to TikTok to be entertained, spark joy in their every day lives, and share their creativity with others.
To commemorate 40 successful years of its existence, Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL) has introduced new 2023 models with high gloss paint features for all New Holland tractor variants.
The new 2023 models will be offered for the following models: 480s, 480 Power Plus, Ghazi, 640, 70-56, and Dabang. In addition, AGTL is going to take the market by storm with a special batch of New Holland’s Trademark Blue-colored Tractors for the first time in Pakistan.
The brand-new models will enable farmers to have higher yields, thanks to AGTL’s cutting-edge technology for planting, cultivating, fertilising, and harvesting crops. The upgraded variants are highly durable, fuel and cost-efficient. The models will also feature 2023 engraved Chassis Plates.
Speaking at the 40th anniversary of the company, Malik Ehtisham, Chief Executive Officer, AGTL, stated: “AGTL lauds all of its devoted customers and partners who have stood by it through thick and thin over the years. We are working towards making AGTL the industry leader in the agriculture equipment industry. AGTL is also making significant investments in technology to uphold the highest standards in agriculture by providing our farmers access to state-of-the-art tools and modern methodologies with the help of our recently set up R&D Department. We are using advanced technology while adhering to the vision of our shareholders to ensure that AGTL becomes the benchmark for others. We hope that our customers will enjoy yielding with our ultra-modern, cutting-edge, ever-dependable, and robust tractors”.
All of AGTL’s customers are also eligible for a free servicing programme. The customers can get their vehicles serviced at their respective local dealers.
Al-Ghazi is a joint venture of the Al-Futtaim Group and CNH Agricultural Machinery Company. Its market share in the tractor manufacturing and sales industry of Pakistan stands at 46% year to date. It also marks the highest market share Al-Ghazi has had in the last 14 years, which is a testament of trust that our partners, farmers and dealers have in us.
Beaconhouse Group, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions, celebrated International Teachers Day 2022 by paying a special tribute to teachers who shape the leaders of tomorrow and inspire nation building through focused mentoring and commitment.
The tribute was marked through a campaign titled ‘Aap sey hai aaj aur aap sey hai kal’, which highlights the role teachers play throughout the academic life of students, and beyond, investing their heart and soul in nurturing their students. The campaign, which was launched on Beaconhouse’s social media channels, showcases how teachers enrich the learning experiences of the youth, not only through their expertise but also their compassion. It relays a strong message emphasizing how teachers are a strong pillar that shape a child’s life helping create a better future for them. The lessons taught today act as a roadmap for them, inspiring them to reimagine their future.
While speaking about the occasion, Kasim Kasuri, CEO, Beaconhouse said, “I am extremely proud of each and every teacher at Beaconhouse, past and present. These selfless educationists deserve our utmost respect for nurturing students and helping mold the guardians of our future.”
With more than four decades of excellence in education, the Beaconhouse Group is proud to be one of the largest employers within the country’s private education sector, employing more than 8,500 teachers. True to its focus on professional development, each teacher at Beaconhouse spends at least 30 hours of formal professional development per year. This is a combination of in-house, local, and international training opportunities including subject specific courses, and diverse categories such as well-being, differentiation, mentoring, leadership and technology, amongst others.
How many of us have grown up having Kellogg’s cereals and now find our younger loved ones doing the same? The iconic cereals have been reinvented in the coolest way to fit the needs of today. Read about what they just came out with:
Similar to how peanut butter and jelly go together, cereal and milk are nothing without each other. However, if you’re one of the 68% of people who enjoy cereal and prefer breakfast meals that are easy to consume on the go, this is for you. It can be challenging when juggling kids in the carpool line, boarding a train, or waiting in traffic. In a ground-breaking cereal invention from Kellogg’s, fans of cereal may now instantly get real milk by adding cold water to new Kellogg’s® Instabowls.
With the new lineup, you can enjoy Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Froot Loops®, Apple Jacks®, and Raisin Bran Crunch® anytime, anyplace, and without the need for milk.
What Was The Intention?
According to Chris Stolsky, Marketing Director at Kellogg Company, “There has been a tremendous trend toward mobility for food in recent years. Especially as hectic schedules and life’s everyday curve balls hinder traditional sit-down meals.” You can now take your favourite Kellogg’s cereals with you wherever life takes you without worrying about milk, dishes, or clean-up thanks to Kellogg’s Instabowls. They were developed as an easy solution for the “anytime cereal break.”
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Each travel-friendly bowl is pre-portioned, single-serve, and mess-free. This is what makes it ideal for busy days. Instant milk transforms into real milk with a simple stir by just adding cold water to the fill line. Isn’t it cool? Initial fan feedback indicates that they enjoy this service because they discovered it “It is [easier] to get water or pick up a bottle of water than to check that I have milk. It is simple to store and kids adore it, and it is simple to travel with.”
The Flavours
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The four recognisable cereal flavours of Kellogg’s Instabowls are Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, and Raisin Bran Crunch. They retail for $1.98 per bowl. Walmart’s cereal section currently stocks Kellogg’s Instabowls. They will eventually be made available at additional stores across America.
TikTok went wild recently as a flight attendant shared airline’s well-kept secret. Why do planes still have an ashtray even if smoking is banned on flights? Read all about the secret reason why ashtrays are hidden in planes still:
On TikTok, a flight attendant explains why ashtrays are still present on airplanes despite the fact that smoking has been prohibited on board since 1988. Think about it: there are lit signs above the seats, a safety demonstration before takeoff that warns you that tampering with smoke detectors is against the law. There is a sign on the restroom door, and an ashtray immediately beneath that warning.
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Even more recently, aircrafts still have ashtrays integrated into the toilet doors despite the long-standing ban.
Canadian Flight Attendant Answers Questions
Using the handle @flyingkaylee on TikTok, Kaylee, also known as Kaylee on the app, presents herself as a Canadian flight attendant who is willing to answer any questions regarding her position in her bio.
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The root cause she says is because, well, people don’t always follow the rules. Ashtrays are still provided on flights in case a passenger wishes to smoke in the restroom. Many do not listen to the restriction. The airlines place these there to put out the cigarette securely. An in-flight fire might begin if a lighted cigarette is thrown into the trash can in the restroom. Another flight attendant also added, “The reason is that people will attempt to breach the regulations. Instead than hiding their smokes in a tiny nook and creating a fire hazard, we prefer that people use ashtrays”.
The Planes and Hiding Ashtrays
The commenter continued by pointing out that bathrooms also have smoke detectors, making it incredibly challenging to sneak a cigarette during flight. In case someone still tries, a sudden, loud alarm could generate panic. However, airplane smoke detectors also don’t operate in a conventional manner; instead, they alert the staff.
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These people are not smart if they are smoking in the washroom. “They’re breaking a fire danger rule [on] a plane.”
Airlines should exercise caution for several valid reasons. On a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in 1973, 123 passengers perished when the captain attempted an emergency landing after the cabin started to smoke. The alleged reason? the cigarette.
Soon after the launch of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 pro, the development of next year’s iPhone is likely underway. The predictions and rumours about its capabilities are already swirling around. The possible latest addition to the apple portfolio is the iphone15 Ultra. We’re starting to get some insight into what that might look like. It seems that Apple’s most expensive phone will no longer just be a larger version of the iPhone Pro.
iPhone 15 Ultra
The iPhone Ultra is rumoured to be designed to replace the iPhone Pro Max with a more clearly separated device in terms of specs. The most notable feature rummaging about the iPhone 15 Ultra is a second selfie camera.
According to the content creator and Apple tipster, Majin Bu the iPhone 15 Ultra will replace the iPhone Pro Max with features and specs that separate it from the iPhone 15 Pro, most notably the addition of a second selfie camera.
According to what is reported by my source iPhone 15 Ultra will have 2 front cameras, USB-C and will start from 256GB. iPhone 15 Pro instead will always start from 128GB and will have USB-C but only 1 front camera #iphone#iphone15#iphone15ultrapic.twitter.com/lIn6OhMNko
With the new addition of the second front-facing camera, the quality of selfies is sure to receive an update. The dual front cameras have been experimented with by Apple’s competitors in the past but have not yet been adopted by the tech giant for its recent products. While it is unsure how Apple will use its dual front camera, it is speculated that the update will allow for a change in magnification to offer wide and ultra-wide lenses.
The big rumour around the upcoming iPhone cameras is a dedicated periscope zoom lens. Only the iPhone 15 Pro Max will get this lens, which will feature a 5-6x optical zoom.
MajinBu has also stated that the iPhone Ultra is likely to replace the Pro Max with the range starting from the iPhone 15 to iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and lastly, iPhone 15 Ultra.
The insider claims that the Ultra model will feature 256GB storage, potentially using USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 speeds. The European Union’s new law makes USB-C the only acceptable plug for smartphones. This goes into effect in 2024, so Apple is most likely to get ahead of it.
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According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, the USB-C iPhones are already in the testing stages. Apple is also working on an adapter to allow existing Lightning accessories to work with USB-C.
The world’s whitest paint—seen on this 12 months’ version of Guinness World Information and “The Late Present With Stephen Colbert”—retains surfaces so cool that it may cut back the necessity for air conditioners. Meanwhile, the researchers, behind the idea, have now come up with a new formulation that is thinner and lighter – Making it ideally suited for radiating warmth away from automobiles, trains, and airplanes.
How Does The Whitest Paint work?
The ultra-white coating, developed at Purdue University in Indiana, is 0.005-inch thick and reflects up to 97.9 per cent of sunlight. Currently, paints oin the market that are designed to reject heat only reflect somewhere between 80 and 90 per cent of sunlight.
“I’ve been contacted by everyone from spacecraft manufacturers to architects to companies that make clothes and shoes,” says Xiulin Ruan, a Purdue professor of mechanical engineering and developer of the paint, in a university release.
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“They mostly had two questions: Where can I buy it, and can you make it thinner?”
The unique world’s whitest paint used nanoparticles of barium sulfate to mirror 98.1% of daylight, cooling door surfaces greater than 4.5°C beneath ambient temperature. Once you drench your roof in that paint, you can cool your own home with a lot less air conditioning. However, there’s an issue.
“To realize this stage of radiative cooling beneath the ambient temperature, we needed to apply a layer of paint no less than 400 microns thick,” Ruan mentioned.
“That’s fine if you’re painting a robust stationary structure, like the roof of a building. But in applications that have precise size and weight requirements, the paint needs to be thinner and lighter.”
The New Formulation
The new material features boron nitride in hexagonal nanoplatelet form and offers a solar reflectance of 97.9%, so a touch below the original, but does so in layers of just 150 microns thick. This new paint is not only thinner but is also lower density and therefore weighs around 80% less.
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“This lightweight opens the doors to all kinds of applications,” said George Chiu, a Purdue professor of mechanical engineering.
“Now this paint has the potential to cool the exteriors of aeroplanes, cars or trains. An aeroplane sitting on the tarmac on a hot summer day won’t have to run its air conditioning as hard to cool the inside, saving large amounts of energy. Spacecraft also have to be as light as possible, and this paint can be a part of that.”
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Excitement is in the air as the ICC T20 World Cup is all set to take place in Australia later this month. Daraz, Pakistan’s largest e-commerce platform, will again be live streaming the cricket matches on their app for free to ensure that fans from across the country do not miss out on the action.
Since the launch of Daraz Live last year, which has successfully streamed several cricket tournaments already, the platform has become the leading digital streaming destination for Pakistanis to watch their favourite sport. According to the data from last year’s T20 World Cup, Daraz attracted 436 million views, 8 million live stream unique users, and 138 million likes + comments on the stream.
This year, a large number of matches would be played during daytime (Pakistan Standard Time) due to the difference in time zones, which would make Daraz Live a convenient solution for cricket fans to keep up with the matches live from anywhere.
Muhammad Ammar Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer of Daraz Pakistan stated “We are ecstatic to announce that we have once again secured the livestreaming rights for the ICC T20 World Cup, and will be bringing the most exciting cricket tournament of the year to Pakistanis free-of-cost. The fact that Daraz attracted the most search interest and traffic compared to other conventional sports streaming platforms last year is a testament of how rapidly digitization is taking place in the country all around.”
“By livestreaming cricket games on the app, we have combined entertainment with e-commerce. User engagement during these tends to be at an all-time high, as consumers not only get to enjoy high voltage cricketing action, but also add items to their cart while browsing through several categories,” he added.
