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The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing body of the sport of badminton, recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). It was originally the International Badminton Federation (IBF) which was founded on 5 July, 1934, before being rechristened the Badminton World Federation in 2006. The purpose and objectives of BWF include regulating, promoting, developing and popularising the sport of badminton throughout the world and organising, conducting and presenting international events at the highest level. The BWFs vision is to make badminton a leading global sport accessible to all – giving every child a chance to play for life. Its mission is to lead and inspire all stakeholders; to deliver entertainment through exciting events to drive fan experience; and to create innovative, impactful and sustainable development initiatives. BWF has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 194 Member Associations worldwide. Poul-Erik Høyer is the BWF President and Thomas Lund is the BWF Secretary General.
Another Broken Egg Cafe is a popular brunch chain founded in 1996 in Mandeville, Louisiana. Originally named The Broken Egg Cafe, it was rebranded to highlight its unique brunch offerings. The cafe is known for its New Orleans heritage and serves a variety of breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes, including omelets, pancakes, and sandwiches, all made with quality ingredients. The beverage menu features specialty coffee drinks, mimosas, and cocktails that complement the food. The chain operates over 90 locations across the United States, primarily in the Southeast, and is led by CEO Paul Macaluso. Under his leadership, the company is expanding through franchising, aiming to reach 100 locations. Another Broken Egg Cafe focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere in its restaurants, often incorporating local elements to enhance the dining experience. The company also utilizes advanced technology to improve operations and customer service.
The Banks most important objectives are to maintain the external stability of the Netherlands Antillean guilder (NAf.) and to promote the efficient functioning of the financial system in the Countries Curacao and St. Maarten. To realize these objectives, the Bank, as the supervisory authority, has frequently recurred to credit control measures and/or to change the discount rate. The functions of the Bank, explicitly summed up in the Bank Charter, are; First, the Bank is the only institution entitled by law to issue paper money in the Countries Curacao and St. Maarten. The Bank also is charged with the circulation of coins. Second, the Bank supervises banking and credit institutions to guarantee depositors and other creditors funds at banking and credit institutions in particular and the soundness of the financial sector in general. Third, the Bank manages the foreign exchange reserves of the Netherlands Antilles, which includes regulating of the transfer of payments between residents and nonresidents of the Countries Curacao and St. Maarten. Finally, the Bank acts as the governments treasurer by receiving and making payments from and to the public through the tax collectors accounts at the Central Bank.