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R&B singer Rihanna knows it’s way deeper than rap, country, pop and soul music. The Savage x Fenty queen has reportedly earned the right to call herself a billionaire.
According to reports, RiRi didn’t just hit a billion. She has an additional $700 to her net worth based on the financial success she’s reaped since launching Fenty Beauty in 2017.
Rihanna is now worth $1.7 billion, Forbes estimates—making her the wealthiest female musician in the world and second only to Oprah Winfrey as the richest female entertainer. But it’s not her music that’s made her so wealthy. The bulk of her fortune (an estimated $1.4 billion) comes from the value of Fenty Beauty, of which Forbes can now confirm she owns 50%. Much of the rest lies in her stakein her lingerie company, Savage x Fenty, worth an estimated $270 million, and her earnings from her career as a chart-topping musician and actress. (Forbes)
The massive accomplishment arrives just as RiRi announced her culture-influenced Caramel Curves Savage X launch.
In July 2021, RiRi and her ride or die boyfriend A$AP Rocky went down to Miami and were seen dining at the World Famous House of Mac, and even took picture’s with the restaurant’s owner. The pair were nearly matching in their trucker hat, tan t-shirt outfits.
Rocky and his overnight ride or die most recently took over the Big Apple streets in brightly colored outfits while shooting a new music video presumably for the A$AP Mob boss’ upcoming album.
Both music and fashion icons in their own right, it makes perfect sense Rihanna and A$AP Rocky would collaborate on a project such as this, wearing bright outfits drawing everyone’s attention to the Bronx Fire Escape they were reportedly shooting on. This music video is thought to be a part of Rocky’s upcoming album, All Smiles which he was seen working on with mega producer Metro Boomin.
This isn’t the first time A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have collaborated on a music video. The duo previously linked for their “Fashion Killa” music video in 2013 which sparked premature JAY-Z and Beyoncé comparisons.
The Harlem native is low-key on more than just relationship goals with Rihanna these days. Buzz has developed about the A$AP Mob boss quietly getting back to his music-making grind despite the world remaining obsessed about his romance with the Barbados queen.
Boomin recently just had to let the cat out of the bag and give hip-hop heads all the motivation to stalk Rocky’s social media feeds. The award-winning hitmaker shared snapshots of themselves in a recording studio setting and ultimately confirming Rocky’s mighty return is imminent.
“FEEL THE FIRE @asaprocky 🔥🔥🔥”
What’s more hype than Metro’s guarantee is Rocky sneaking into his Instagram post’s comments section to confirm the heat is coming.
“BUZZIN !! 🔥” -A$AP Rocky

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Recall that in a semiconductor diode, we have 2 regions of DOPED semiconductive material. One region is doped positive, and the other region is doped negative. There is also a junction, where the two regions are joined.
When a diode is forward biased, it conducts electricity easily, like a ball rolling down a hill. When it is reverse biased, it is extremely resistive to current flow, as the ball is rolling uphill, and is much harder to get over the hump.
Remember also, that we had diode tubes, which operated in a similar manner. They would conduct electricity in one direction easily, but would not conduct in the opposite direction.
When we added another element to a tube, we created a triode, which would not only allow electricity to flow, but could also amplify the signal. Reason tells us that if we add another element to a semiconductor diode, that a similar effect should take place. In December of 1947, Scientists at Bell Laboratories would prove this theory correct.
With the addition of a 3rd semiconductive layer, joined at a second P-N junction, W. H. Brattain made the world famous comment, " We've Got Gain! " implying that this 3 layer device could amplify!
With proper bias applied, there is a small hill to overcome at the first P-N junction
(approximately 0.7 Volts for Silicon, 0.3 Volts Germanium), which is the normal characteristic for any semiconductor diode.
But then the electrons reach the peak of the hill at the second P-N junction, and have a fast run downward. There is an increase in flow downhill, and the electrons act like a waterfall, pouring into the collector. It may seem at first, that a transistor is like 2 diodes placed back to back, and in resistance checks will even resemble this. Actually though, 2 diodes back to back will not operate like a transistor in circuit.
A diode only has 2 semiconductive regions, and therefore has 2 leads. A transistor, on the other hand, has 3 regions, and must have 3 leads. To the left is a photo of a small signal transistor. Just as you must know which end is which on a diode, a transistor has markings which identify which lead is which. The three leads are called the Emitter, Base, and Collector. The Emitter is the lead that current enters into. It can be compared to the Cathode of a tube. The Collector is the lead that current exits from. It can be compared to the Plate of a tube. Finally, the Base is the controlling lead, and is comparable to the Control Grid of a tube. It might help to remember that electrons are emitted at the Emitter, collected at the Collector, and controlled by the Base.
Transistors come in many different packages, and while they are NOT always marked so that you will know which lead is which, they are by no means standard either! One transistor may have the emitter on the left, another may have it in the middle. Transistors often do, however have identifying marks, and can be referenced to find out which lead is which. In any case - it is ALWAYS best to check the specification sheet for any given transistor before using it. Doing so will save you a load of heartache.
Of the many kinds of transistors there are, probably the most commonly used is the Small Signal, Bipolar transistor, as pictured above.
Bipolar transistors come in two flavors: PNP and NPN. This is because the semiconductive material can be laid out in ( basically ) two different ways.
If we look closely at how a bipolar transistor is made, we can understand more easily how this can be. The illustration to the left is a cutaway of a semiconductor transistor. Try to visualize this as being circular ( button shaped ) from the top view, with 3 layers, one upon another.
Transistors are built in layers by very precise machines. Each layer is added to the layer below it. We begin with a single layer ( or substrate ), and add layers on top of it. If we begin with a layer of N type semiconductor ( on the bottom ), the second layer would be P type, followed by another N type. We say that transistors, and other semiconductive devices, are "grown" in this manner. The second layer ( in this case a P type ), is very thin, along the order of 800 micrometers ( μM ) or less.
As shown by the blue line, electric current enters via the N type emitter substrate layer, passes through the ( red ) P type base substrate layer, until it reaches the N type collector substrate layer. The gold colored lines represent the leads that connect the transistor to outside circuitry.
If we were to reverse the N and P layers, we would have a PNP transistor, with the base being N type, and the emitter and collector being P type material.
The schematic diagram symbol for a bipolar transistor is shown to the right. Notice that the only difference between an NPN and PNP type transistor, is the direction of the arrow. To remember which is which, just keep in mind that the NPN is Not Pointing to the base.
( NP = Not Pointing ) Otherwise, the two symbols are identical. The EMITTER is ALWAYS the ARROW, the base is always the line ( think baseline ), and the collector is the one left over.
What we haven't covered yet, is other semiconductor devices, like the Silicon Controlled Rectifier, Field Effect Transistor, as well as multicircuit microchips, logic circuits, and microprocessors.
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On Aug 1st me and my partner were intimate the condom broke and I took plan b 22 hours after it happened.It was during my fertile days and I was 3 days away from ovulation.Before I took the pill I had strong cramping in my abdomen, Day 2 after I took the pill I had some light naseau and steady amounts of vaginal discharge, Day 3 I had more light naseau and felt weak same amount of discharge , Day 4 I was exhausted nearly slept all day,Day 5 I had a sore throat,I slept a lot and I had a mild headache,Day 6 same symptoms plus stomach twitches and very gassy,Day 7 same symptoms, Day 8 same symptoms plus a mild throbbing pain in left ovary and a sore neck , Day 9 same thing and I was extremely itchy all over my legs and ankles and my sore throat turned itchy, Day 10 mild headache,naseau and nipples were sore to the touch,Day 11 itchy throat, some light vaginal itching looked red in color like an increased blood flow, naeasu\ gagging,mild cramping, very light spotting no flow only when I go to the bathroom and wipe, Day 12 mild spotting still no flow some naseau/faint possible cramping/stomach twitching...... Ive been sleeping way too much during the day and im up by 3-5am everyday,i have waves of naseau everyday and the spotting is so light if i didnt use the bathroom i wouldnt know it was there its not nearly enough to fill a pad or tampon just a few spots here and there and it started less than 24 hours ago, any one have any ideas? could these all be plan b side effects?
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I was not realizing my true potentials in love until I began working with Katherine.
In fact, I went on some TV stations last year during the month of May which is the National Foster Care Awareness Month, and told my story, and how it was actually a wonderful gift for me to be in foster care for those three years. A page a day is only about words.
The credibility that came from having those accolades was huge and got me a lot of business. People who also had decades of spiritual practice but with much more developed entrepreneurial skills and networks. And as spiritual entrepreneurs we owe it to ourselves to live from this zone.
Set a bold intention for love to unleash a slew of synchronicity and magic that will ensure your vision for love becomes your new reality. This is something that lives on your desk.
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- 1 What is the indie girl voice?
- 2 Why do singers pronounce things weird?
- 3 Where did the indie girl voice come from?
- 4 Why do pop singers mumble?
- 5 Does Billie Eilish have a voice?
- 6 Is Billie Eilish indie?
- 7 Why do female singers sound weird?
- 8 What is an indie person like?
- 9 Why do male pop singers sing so high?
- 10 Why do singers pronounce me as May?
- 11 Is enunciation important in singing?
- 12 What does indie girl mean?
- 13 What does indie boy mean?
What is the indie girl voice?
Indie Voice can be broadly defined as a style of singing that is associated with several genres that have, at some point or another, been called “indie.” Indie Voice is also known as “indie girl voice” because most of the people who use it are women.
Why do singers pronounce things weird?
Melodies are carried mainly by the vowels in the lyrics. And different vowels project differently: The “ee” in “oh, say can you SEE” tends to sound very bright, so this vowel is often modified by singers. Opera singers also pronounce words differently when singing than when speaking; it’s not just pop singers.
Where did the indie girl voice come from?
“Indie Girl Singer Voice” has its origins as a joke in comedian Chrish’s Vine, “Indie Girl singer introduces us to her kitchen” — a six-second clip that found Chrish singing, in a soft yet shrill, breathy voice: “Welcome to my keetchen.
Why do pop singers mumble?
Singing adds extra stuff for your ears to listen to, and the act of singing changes how words are heard. To compensate for this, you change how you pronounce consonants and vowles. So, that’s why people mumble when they sing. They just don’t realize that singing changes how their voice is heard.
Does Billie Eilish have a voice?
One element that helps tie all of this music together however is Billies unique and surprisingly soft vocal. Billie has a tendancy to sing in her head voice, using a very light and gentle approach to her singing. She will occasionally use a very light chest voice however she definitely isn’t a belter.
Is Billie Eilish indie?
Billie Eilish is an indie pop phenomenal singer. She has Tourettes Syndrome yet she manages to write and perform her music. She is very original and even tape records sounds to use on her recordings.
Why do female singers sound weird?
We are subconsciously filling in the audio blanks. This is why you can hear a recording of a man but find his live voice is signficantly different. This last part suggests that, when you hear a woman sing on a record, you are hearing her true singing voice more than you would from a male singer.
What is an indie person like?
“Being indie” is about a self-representation that highlights your uniqueness. It means independent thinking, making decisions based on your own internal compass instead of going with outside voices. It’s more than what you wear and what bands you listen to; indie is a culture and a way of thinking.
Why do male pop singers sing so high?
Male singer singers don’t usually use a microphone as they use the vibrato on the microphone while singing, and this vibrato is the vibrating vibrato formed by the vocal cords and the throat. Since a male singer uses his vibrato more often than any other female singer, his singing voice tends to be higher.
Why do singers pronounce me as May?
Certain vowel sounds are easier or harder to sing when you’re straining so hard to hit a high chest voice note. But sliding into head voice would lose the power and tone you want. “So when you need a high note, you’d generally open a word like ‘me’ to ‘may,’ or ‘candy’ to ‘canday,’ or ‘you’ to ‘yuh,’” she says.
Is enunciation important in singing?
From a performance point of view, when singing a song you are, in most cases, telling a story or sharing thoughts with your audience. Therefore it’s vital that you can distinguish the lyrics in order for your listener to understand what the song is about and what the message is – to improve diction.
What does indie girl mean?
Indie means to an independent style. You’re not copying a popular style or attempting to conform into any trend.
What does indie boy mean?
Indie stands for independent and can extend to many different things including music, acting, and designing. In music, for example, being an independent artist can mean that you’re signed to a smaller independent label, or it can mean that your music is different than what’s available in the mainstream.


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Steve Chiotakis: Today, we’re gonna hear from the Treasury Department and the size of its latest bond sale. It could reach almost $100 billion worth of T-notes. But finding buyers won’t be as hard as you might think. One reason is because many corporate bonds are literally turning into junk. And that’s hurting the economy and doing damage to a lot of portfolios. Here’s Marketplace’s Jeremy Hobson.
Jeremy Hobson: Corporate bonds are essentially IOU’s that companies issue in exchange for cash. The borrowers are businesses of all kinds, from Macy’s to Dr. Pepper to Rubbermaid.
Marilyn Cohen of Envision Capital Management wrote a book called “The Bond Bible:”
Marilyn Cohen: The bond market is so much larger than the equity market. It is the lubricant of the world.
Right now, you won’t be surprised to hear that lubricant isn’t working as well as it used to.
Diane Vazza is head of global fixed income research at Standard and Poors, which rates bonds so investors know what they’re buying. Vazza says in the first quarter, S&P downgraded 93 percent of the bonds it rates.
Diane Vazza: In my 30-year career, this is, you know, the worst really that we have seen in terms of, you know, corporate credit risk.
It’s easy to figure out the reason, says Marilyn Cohen:
Cohen: Many corporations are getting downgraded in their credit quality because business is terrible. Their earnings are down, their profits are down, their revenues are down and their ability to make these timely interest payments is deteriorating faster than a speeding bullet.
That doesn’t necessarily mean that all those downgraded companies will default on their debt or go out of business.
Just that many of them won’t have the money to expand operations any time soon.
In fact, this wave of downgrading could trigger another round of layoffs, because borrowing becomes much more expensive the lower the ratings go, says S&P’s Diane Vazza.
Vazza: You know, once they’re downgraded, companies have been, over the past year, have paid an average of 12.5 percent more.
The companies that fall from an investment-grade rating to a junk rating are called fallen angels. In March alone, 17 borrowers joined that list — that’s three times more than a typical month.
Marilyn Cohen says for most of those companies, a re-ascent is unlikely.
Cohen: If you happen to remember that commercial, “I’ve fallen but I can’t get up,” when a company goes from investment-grade to junk, they rarely crawl back to investment-grade.
That’s not just bad news for the company involved. It’s also bad for many investors, who are required to sell — and probably take a loss — when a bond is downgraded to junk.
In New York, I’m Jeremy Hobson for Marketplace.
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Astella is the clothing brand and brainchild of design student Ria Lim. She sells screen-printed clothing with nature-themed design and patterns. Astella’s product line ranges from hand-printed T-shirts to structured blouses, skirts, and shorts that can work as stand-alone pieces or ensembles for men, women, and children. The brand uses sustainble methods in their clothing design production and are currently experimenting on embroidery and other techniques.
Ria's pieces are meant to reflect her own background. Having grown up on the picturesque island of Palawan, the prints and style of her garments characterize island life featuring images and patterns drawn from nature.
When she felt her plans for college were looking bleak, Ria Lim decided to take a rest year from college. Though her initial venture idea was sustainable design and architecture, she felt unsure about how she would fit into that field. What she was sure of was that she wanted to design products that would influence people’s daily lives. So with a nudge from her mother, the founder of Tepiña, a brand of handwoven fabrics, and with a few sewing and patternmaking classes, Ria started making clothes and eventually starting her own brand.
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How expensive is Mario Kart live?
The official Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit price is $99.99 / £99.99 / AU$139, a figure that gets you the camera-enabled cart itself, four gates and two arrow signs. That, and the free game download from the eShop, is everything you need to get started with augmented reality racing.
Is Mario Kart Tour live?
Mario Kart Tour is a 2019 kart racing mobile game, the fourteenth in the franchise in the Mario Kart series, developed and published by Nintendo for iOS and Android devices. The game was announced in January 2018 and was released on September 25, 2019 on Apple App Store and Google Play.
Can you use more than 4 gates in Mario Kart live?
All four gates must be used. It is not possible to add more gates, but the course can pass through the same gate more than once. The camera on the kart needs to read information on the gates to function properly, so do not cover the gate images or add markings.
Does Mario Kart live work on carpet?
Best Answer: Yes, but not very well. But while on thick carpet, they can easily get stuck or get hair wrapped around the wheels, which can lead to motor burn out. …
Can Mario Kart Live go on carpet?
Mario Kart Live does work on carpet. Regardless of the carpet pile, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit RC cars work well; they’re even capable of transitioning from hard flooring to a rug and back again.
Are Mario Kart Tour players bots?
Mario Kart Tour launched with a multiplayer experience included from launch. However, despite being branded as ‘multiplayer’, the races were just populated with bots. … This led many to start calling the game fake, as multiplayer on launch was simply branded a scam, with no real players and races of bots.
Is Mario Italian?
Mario is a fictional character created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. He is the title character of the Mario video game franchise and the mascot of Japanese video game company Nintendo. Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation.
Do you need 2 switches for Mario Kart live?
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit changes up Nintendo’s classic racing game by bringing the racetrack and karts into the real world. … Thing is, if you want to play against real people and not just the virtual opponents in the game, each player will need to have their own Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite and their own kart.
Does Mario Kart live need wifi?
No, Mario Kart Live is a local offline experience only. You cannot race others online nor can you participate in other online activities from within the game. You cannot take screenshots of the game either.
How long does Mario Kart live last?
Mario Kart Live battery life isn’t the best, considering that it only lasts for up to 90 minutes and requires a recharge time of three to four hours. It’s possible your fun might get cut short prematurely and you’ll be forced to end your racing sessions abruptly.
Will Nintendo release more Mario Kart live?
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is set to launch on 16th October 2020 in Mario or Luigi sets for $99.99 USD. Included in the kit are one kart, 4 gates, 2 arrow markers and a USB charging cable. The software itself will be free to download from the Nintendo eShop.
Will there be a Mario Kart 9?
Mario Kart 9 is yet to be officially revealed, and it will be eventually, so it’s always possible. While it’s the right sort of time for the next Mario Kart to be revealed, especially since a brand new game hasn’t launched on the Switch yet, Nintendo might be reluctant to since 8 Deluxe is still selling so well.
Is Mario Kart live free?
You can download the game for free — but you need a kart to play. The game itself, meanwhile, will be available as a free download from the Switch eShop. However, while anyone with a Switch can download it, the game won’t actually be playable without the hardware.
Does Mario Kart live have multiplayer?
Mario Kart Live supports up to four players. Each person will need their own kart and their own Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite in order for multiplayer to be an option.


Police are investigating after a four-year-old boy was left alone on a bus for hours near Lac La Biche, a town about 220 km northeast of Edmonton.
The boy was loaded onto the bus by his parents around 8:30 a.m. Friday and remained there until later in the afternoon when the bus driver discovered him, according to CTV Edmonton.
The boy, who had soiled himself while on the bus, was taken to hospital and treated for dehydration and slight hypothermia due to wet clothes.
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Teletrac is ecstatic that its new Drive application for Android will significantly simplify user workflow.
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Teletrac Inc., a 25-year veteran award-winning GPS fleet tracking and telematics software provider, is pleased to announce the release of Teletrac Drive, a comprehensive suite of applications for Android.
Teletrac Drive is a family of apps that provide vehicle operators with powerful and intuitive usability features.
With Teletrac Drive for Android, users can access multiple app-based functions, such as messaging, navigation, and compliance solutions like electronic driver logbooks (E-Logs) and driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).
The app suite will be first available on the new Teletrac Tablet for Android and the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.
Teletrac Drive provides continuous navigation visibility, allowing drivers to follow routes with color-coded mapping and turn-by-turn, voice-guide directions. With a variety of map views, the application provides valuable driving data while considering speed limits and other road restrictions, such as weight/height rules on city streets.
The application’s messaging feature integrates with Fleet Director® software to ensure clear communication between drivers and dispatch. Users can send instant messages for job-site arrivals and departures or vehicle and driver availability. Split-screen technology allows drivers to see incoming messages while the navigation feature guides them to their next job or location.
With Teletrac Drive, vehicle operators can eliminate the manual process of meeting time-keeping and maintenance requirements with E-Log and DVIR capabilities. E-Logs help streamline the process of entering, recording, completing and storing all Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated information for logbooks—directly from the vehicle's cab. The Android app’s federally compliant DVIR function lets users fill out digital forms, removing unnecessary paperwork during daily vehicle maintenance inspections.
“Teletrac is ecstatic that its new Drive application for Android will significantly simplify user workflow. The Drive app allows vehicle operators to utilize the new Teletrac Tablet or Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 to navigate the best routes for jobs, increase open communication with dispatch and completely remove manual compliance paperwork from the business equation,” said Sid Nair, Director of Product Management, Teletrac Inc.
About Fleet Director and Teletrac Inc.
Already proven and trusted by more than 20,000 fleets of all sizes and tracking more than 250,000 vehicles in 87 countries, Teletrac’s Fleet Director software solution saves fleet owners time, money, and reduces their carbon footprint. Teletrac customers report up to 30% lower fuel usage, an average of 15% less driver overtime, 12% higher productivity and less unauthorized vehicle use.
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Welcome to The Juliet Singers website!
Our current 2016-17 season, "String Fling", features music by Henry Mancini, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon as we explore accompaniment by different stringed instruments: guitar, cello, and bass. We have also moved to a larger venue. Our concerts this season take place at St. Luke's Anglican Church in Chinatown.
Our Juliet sister, Kathleen Eagan, is following her heart on a new adventure and we wish her bon voyage. We welcome new Juliet sister Lindsey Sikora. Details HERE.
Thank you to our sponsors for the upcoming "Blue" and "Simon Says" show! If you are interested in sponsoring a future show, please contact us HERE.
Joni Mitchell has been fearless and uncompromising in a performing and songwriting career that spans almost six decades. The philosopher, poet, painter, musician, writer, composer and unapologetic feminist is a key defining icon of Canadian music and an undeniable influence on singer-songwriters all around the world. The Juliet Singers bring you their interpretation of Mitchell’s most influential album: Blue. Along with collaborative cellist Joan Harrison, the trio will delve into the 1971 album with all the spirit, passion, and reverence it deserves. Order Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' tickets HERE!!!
Tickets to our individual shows are now available at the following links. All concerts are at St. Luke's Anglican Church on Somerset in Ottawa.


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Euro 2020 has been an extremely fun tournament to watch. Here we look at five of the most interesting stats to come from the tournament so far.
Euro 2020 has continued in the footsteps of the FIFA World Cup 2018 and been an extremely fun tournament to watch. The continental cup has featured a number of good matches and many memorable solo performances too. However, the tournament has also been a goldmine of interesting stats. Using statistics in football can sometimes be tough, due to the low scoring nature of the game. But that doesn’t mean people will show no interest in the stats! In fact, this edition of the Euros has seen a few statistical anomalies thus far.
Here we look at five of the most interesting stats to come from the tournament so far.
There’s few things as good in football as a well-timed headed goal. The timing of the run, the contact between ball and head… it all makes for an excellent spectacle. It’s also a good way to take advantage of teams expecting you to play possession-based football.
Well, as it turns out, most teams in Euro 2020 would agree with this statement. The tournament has thus far seen a whopping 24 headed goals, the most in a single edition of the tournament. Given England are in the semis, expect this number to go up.
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Czech Republic’s surprise run to the quarterfinals was one of the more pleasant surprises of the Euros. Central to that run was striker Patrik Schick, who will forever be remembered for scoring from the halfway line against Scotland. However, he did so much more than score just that one wonder goal.
Schick’s goal against Denmark in the quarters was his fifth – meaning he became the ninth player to score 5 or more goals in the European Championships. He also became the second Czech player after Milan Baros to notch up the feat.
Much has been made about England being too conservative and not adventurous enough in the early parts of the Euros. The argument is not without merit, especially given the wealth of attacking talent at the team’s disposal. However, a solid defence is key to any side’s championship winning aspirations.
In fact, England’s 4-0 win over Ukraine saw them become the first side to keep five straight clean sheets in the Euros. ‘It’s coming home’ might be said in jest by some, but England are a now serious contender and may well go the distance.
Denis Zakaria became the 10th player to score an own goal in the Euros when he put the ball into his own net against Spain. Even considering how intricate attacking patterns are used almost regularly, it is still a massive number of times for players to score against their own side.
This is made even weirder by the fact that, in all the European Championships held prior to 2020, the combined number of own goals was 9. That means this tournament has seen more own goals than every other Euros combined!
Denmark’s run to the semis has been extremely heartwarming. Their talismanic playmaker Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest in the opening game against Finland, leading to many a scary moment for the players as well as fans. He recovered, but took no further part in the Euros.
Yet Denmark, inspired to put on a good show for their talisman, have been imperious. In fact, them reaching the semi-finals is itself noteworthy. This is the first time since 1992 they have reached this far, making it the longest gap between successive last-four appearances.
Oh, and Denmark won the Euros in 1992 too. Just saying.

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They have played a pivotal role in the High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) project, which has brought breath-taking live video of Earth to more than 318 million viewers worldwide.
The aim of the HDEV project, which was initiated by Nasa, was to test how commercial-off-the-shelf cameras perform in the challenging conditions of space, aiding in the selection of video systems for future spaceflights.
Visionary’s encoders – which have highlighted the role of innovative AV technology in making space more accessible to the public – seamlessly encoded video feeds from multiple cameras mounted on the ISS, transforming raw data into a format suitable for live streaming.
They were specified for their robustness and compression efficiency, ensuring that high-definition video can be streamed live without overwhelming the ISS’s bandwidth capabilities.
Designed for a mission life of a few years, the PackeTV IPTV encoders’ engineering has provided a high level of durability the extreme temperatures, microgravity and radiation encountered in space.
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Bulgaria Will Negotiate a Metting with the World Bank to Build Corridor 8 (updated)
''In December we will negotiate a meeting with the World Bank to build Corridor 8. It will be attended by Macedonian and Albanian Prime Ministers Zoran Zaev and Edi Rama.'' This was announced by the Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, the correspondent of BGNES from Varna has reported.
Borisov specified that the meeting will seek the financing scheme for the financing of the road and rail link, which should unite the three countries.
The prime minister stressed that the Balkan countries have lost too much time to make them great, but it has made the region the poorest in Europe. "That's why we don't have to blame Brussels," Borissov said.
He pointed out that a specific date for the European Council in Sofia, on which the main theme will be the Western Balkans, is still under discussion. May 5 and May 6 are disscused, but at the request of Dutch Prime Minister Ruete the date may be postponed
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BOY’s stand at K 2016 will feature its largest number of injection moulding machines at an exhibition so far.
The company’s exhibit will address networked machines in keeping with the theme of Industry 4.0, as well as individual automation solutions.
It will also showcase its machines’ multitasking capabilities - where standard models with multifunctional features – some with individually tailored automation solutions or packages for optimising set-up times – are the focus.
This, says Klaus Geimer, Deputy Managing Director at BOY, comes as a result of rising demand from the industry for machines of this type.
BOY will continue to showcase its expertise in microinjection moulding, with a BOY XS producing parts of a micro rotary engine with a shot weight of only 0.08 g using an 8 mm screw.
Finally, it will also display printing of 3D mould inserts on a BOY 25 E. Different mould inserts with different geometrical parts will be printed during the trade fair.
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Le Grand Balcon - Restaurant Nice
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XRAY Execs Sell Shares
- Top 10 News for 4/25 - 4/29: Merger Madness!; Valeant Hies New Boss; Icahn's Exit of Apple Could be Telling Sign
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Dentsply International Inc (Nasdaq: XRAY) Chairman, John Miles II, sells 24,545 shares on 02/09 at $56.87 and President, Thomas Whitting, sells 31,386 shares at $57. NOTE* - Both have a history of selling so this may not be major news.
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No matter where you are in your life right now, I can almost guarantee there is room to shift forward and make a change that will have an impact on your emotional, physical, professional or spiritual state.
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Pet Friendly Flooring Guide
Pet Friendly Flooring
Pets can add a lot of joy to your life but they can also cause some damage when it comes to your floors. Choosing pet-friendly flooring such as vinyl or hardwood is a smart decision for any home with a furry friend afoot. You want floors that can resist the stains, water damage and odors that pets may cause. With this guide, you can learn about the best flooring for pets, as well as the features that make each option desirable. Explore the possibilities to help you choose the best type of pet-friendly flooring for your specific needs.
Luxury Vinyl Tile
Luxury vinyl tile is a flooring choice with some of the best durability in the marketplace, as it’s all at once water-resistant, scratch-resistant and dent-resistant. Choose this option to rest easy knowing that your floors can withstand the daily life of pets. For even more benefits, vinyl minimizes the risk of slips or falls, is easy to clean and naturally softens the sound of paws or claws hitting the floor.
Offering all the resilience of vinyl — but in a rolled, easy-to-install style — vinyl sheet flooring requires no grout and shows few seams. Some designs can convincingly mimic the look of hardwood or stone. Should your pet ever have an accident or knock over a water dish, this floor will actually repel the spill, too, so cleanup is easy and convenient.
Another option for pet-friendly vinyl is tiling. Just as resilient and durable as other vinyl products, vinyl tile is available in many different patterns, colours and styles. Create a floor that looks just like ceramic or stone, while enjoying benefits such as durability and little to no need for maintenance.
Laminate flooring is a great choice for any area of the home, it provides the look of traditional hardwood, stone or metal in a durable surface. There are an abundant possibilities of looks to choose from, we recommend steering clear of high gloss and smooth finishes that can show signs of wear easily and cause your pet to slip. Laminate’s wear layer is scratch and water-resistant which take the worry of pets tracking anything on your floor.
Love the timeless elegance of wood floors? You can still have it! The best hardwood option for pets is engineered hardwood. Choosing one with a high Janka test rating are more durable and less likely to leave marks. Consider designs that are distressed or rustic so any wear from your pet will blend right into the overall look.
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Engineered tile or plank flooring offers resilience, beauty and a surface that is kind to pets. Able to mimic the look of stone or hardwood, engineered floors deliver the toughness and durability of a manmade material.
Rigid core flooring combine the best attributes of multiple flooring products for the ultimate in dent, scratch and stain resistance — plus they are 100% waterproof, so planks won’t swell, buckle or lose integrity when exposed to water. Not only are these floors durable, they also feature highly realistic designs.
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Stone and tile are natural materials that can hold up to heavy use. They also are able to resist damage from water and spills. Their timeless style still is in demand. While these types of floors can be hard and cold, a soft rug and/or a radiant heating system can turn them into more comfortable surfaces for you and your pets.
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Voting rights symposium at St. Thomas
(ABC 6 News) – State leaders spent the day at the University of St. Thomas discussing the importance of fighting for the right to vote.
“I grew up after the civil rights movement, I’m like ‘oh, all the fights have been fought. Wasn’t that nice? They’re in the history books or whatever. We’re not gonna get to do that.'” said Governor Tim Walz. “Every generation is charged with protecting the democracy.”
The voting right’s symposium included panels on the evolution of voting rights in the U.S. and potential futures for the nation’s democracy.


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Op-Ed By Elysia Martin
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement masks its true motives behind the slogan, “Freedom, Justice, Equality,” and instead demonizes the state of Israel by spreading propaganda that is not only hurting Israel but the Palestinians–the very people whose oppression they claim to want to end.
The BDS movement contradicts itself in theory and in practice. Its website reads: “BDS is an inclusive, anti-racist human rights movement that is opposed on principle to all forms of discrimination, including anti-semitism and Islamophobia.” BDS claims to promote human rights and that it is opposed to anti-semitism. However, its supporters not only contradict their own mission statement but are very open about the movement’s real intentions.
For example, As’ad Abukhalil, a professor at California State University, Stanislaus, said, “The real aim of BDS is to bring down the state of Israel….That should be stated as an unambiguous goal…Justice and freedom for the Palestinians are incompatible with the existence of the state of Israel.” BDS activist Michael Warschawski similarly stated, “Peace-or better yet, justice–cannot be achieved without a total decolonization (one can say de-Zionization) of the Israeli state.” John Spritzler, a pro-BDS author, said: “BDS’s stated goals (ending the Occupation, equality for non-Jews and Jews, and the right of return of the Palestinian refugees) logically imply the end of Israel as a Jewish state…”
These quotes illustrate the racial anti-semitism that BDS is promoting, as well as the belief that Zionism is just an extension of European colonialism. If BDS were only criticizing Israeli government policies, and advocating for peace through negotiation instead of delegitimization, there would be no problem. However, in singling out Israel based on the fact that it is a Jewish state, BDS is contradicting its own mission statement and actually promoting anti-semitism.
Since Zionism is a movement advocating for the empowerment of the Jewish people through self-determination and autonomy, and the modern State of Israel is the product of such self-determination. Not every Jew is a Zionist and not every Zionist is a Jew, but anti-semitism can easily be masked as anti-zionism. Natan Sharansky, an Israeli politician and former Russian refusenik, notes that the “‘new anti-Semitism’ is aimed at the Jewish state,” which can easily be hidden behind “legitimate criticism of Israel.” Thus, the claim that “BDS is an inclusive, anti-racist human rights movement that is opposed on principle to all forms of discrimination, including anti-semitism and Islamophobia” is false. One might assume from the BDS website that the movement is doing positive work by advocating for human rights on behalf of those oppressed; however, BDS is actually doing the opposite, by launching political and economic warfare against Israel through its divestment tactics and boycotts.
Indeed, BDS tactics also hurt Palestinian lives. While BDS activists boycott Jewish-owned businesses in the West Bank, they are also boycotting the livelihood of those Palestinians employed at these businesses. The most famous case is that of the Israeli beverage company SodaStream, which previously had a plant at the West Bank industrial zone of Mishor Adumim and employed 1,300 workers, including 350 Israeli Jews, 450 Israeli Arabs and 500 Palestinians from the West Bank. Due to BDS pressure, in October 2015, SodaStream was forced relocate the plant to Israel’s Negev Desert, forcing it to layoff the majority of its Palestinian workers. Despite the obvious loss, this caused to the Palestinian employees at SodaStream, BDS activists called the move a victory. The company was forced to layoff the last 74 Palestinians working in the plant in February of 2016 after a permit dispute with the Israeli government.
BDS’s argument that Israel should be blamed for the oppression of the Palestinians is a fallacy. It is the Palestinian Authority (PA) that is oppressing its own people by doing virtually nothing to build the Palestinian infrastructure and economy. It is creating a society where violence and terror are celebrated. In fact, the PA uses most of its foreign aid for weaponry, launching terror attacks against Israel, paying stipends to families of terrorists, and encouraging terrorism. In fact, a recent poll found that nearly all Palestinians – 95.5% – believe the government of PA President Mahmoud Abbas is corrupt, according to the Associated Press, with many perceiving Abbas and his aids as “elitist.”
If the BDS movement actually wanted to help the Palestinians as they claim, it would have to recognize that the Palestinian leadership is to blame for many of the issues in the West Bank and Gaza. Then, BDS could use its voice to empower Palestinians instead of perpetuating their victimization. Lastly, BDS would have to change its name. Boycotting, divesting from, and sanctioning Israel has not accomplished anything except prolonging the conflict. It should be noted that pro-Israel does not necessarily mean anti-Palestinian empowerment; rather, it means that one acknowledges Israel’s right to exist, to defend its borders, and to govern itself as an autonomous, democratic state.
Every country has its flaws, and Israel is no exception, but the way in which the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must be addressed cannot be done through boycott, divestment, and sanctions. Delegitimizing one narrative in order to give legitimacy to the other is actually detrimental to both Israelis and Palestinians, as the effects of BDS activism have shown. Instead, those who truly want to see an end to the conflict should focus on empowering Palestinians who want to live in peace with Israel and equipping leaders who will be able to see all sides of the story.
Elysia is a student at American University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Jewish Studies. She formerly interned in the photo archives of the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., has worked as a campus intern for The David Project, and was a research associate at Endowment for Middle East Truth, a pro-Israel think tank, where her article “The Hidden Agenda of the BDS Movement” was published. Elysia received a grant in 2016 to conduct original research on Jewish converts to Christianity during the Holocaust and was also a part of the 2016 Bonhoeffer Fellowship class for Christians United for Israel. She is currently president of CUFI at AU. When she’s not watching Hallmark movies or talking about how much she loves Texas, she can be found perusing old archives around D.C.
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Cleveland County prosecutors charged a 20-year-old old man with first-degree murder Wednesday for the death of 57-year-old Mary Ellen Benavidez.
Dustin Allen is accused of killing Benavidez in her home near Flood and Robinson on September 13. According to new court documents, Benavidez's son was walking back to the home around 4 a.m. when he heard a gunshot. He told police he then saw Allen run through the yard, get into a Dodge Caliber and drive away from the scene.
Benavidez's son said he went into the house and found his mother lying on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound to her chest. She later died at a hospital.
Police arrested Allen after a police chase in Oklahoma City. According to a probable cause affidavit, Allen told investigators he was angry with Benavidez's son, so he went to the house looking for him. He allegedly admitted he took a gun with him, and kicked in the front door.
Allen reportedly said Benavidez confronted him, and that's when he shot her once in the chest.

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Dec 16, 2021
Global leaders are cranking the fear
up to 11 with lurid warnings about the latest COVID-19 mutation.
But Dr. Angelique Coetzee, the woman who alerted the world about
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though it spread quickly through South Africa. Her experience
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Burton 0-1 Fleetwood: Cod Army clinch promotion with League Two play-off final win
Fleetwood Town secured their sixth promotion in ten seasons as Antoni Sarcevic’s fortunate free-kick sealed a 1-0 victory over Burton Albion in the League Two play-off final at Wembley.
The win continues the club’s remarkable journey, which has seen the Cod Army rise from the North West Counties Division One in 2004/05 to League One in the space of a decade.
Both sides had their fair share of chances throughout a lively opening half, though the scoreline remained goalless until 15 minutes from time.
David Ball came closest for Fleetwood in the early stages but was twice denied by Albion stopper Dean Lyness, first after a neat swivel and volley and again with a header from the resulting corner.
At the other end, Lee Bell saw his brilliant half-volley drift just wide of the post, but then maybe should have done better as he lashed a shot straight at Cod Army goalkeeper Chris Maxwell after a flowing move from the Brewers.
Burton looked to be edging proceedings after the break, but the side were cruelly punished after Phil Edwards’ rash challenge gifted Fleetwood a free-kick close to the touchline on 75 minutes.
Former Manchester City midfielder Sarcevic looped the ball into the mixer and, while intended for his awaiting teammates, saw his effort glide over the scrambling Lyness and into the back of the net to spark pandemonium in the red half of the Home of Football.


When a high-end smartphone like the Galaxy S10 can’t send text messages and the problem started after a firmware update, then the issue can really be not that serious. That seems to be the case with some owners who have recently updated their phones to Android 10. Such a problem needs your immediate attention but
The Android 10 update was supposed to fix the issues reported by many users. However, some owners complained because their Galaxy S10 won’t turn on anymore after the recent update. When this problem occurs, you have to immediately check your phone for signs of physical or liquid damage. If there’s none, then it’s probably just
Shortly after the Android 10 update was rolled out for the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10e, some owners have reported that Facebook started to crash. It is apparently an app issue but considering the fact that it is one of the pre-installed applications, there’s always a possibility that it’s also a firmware problem.


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Quotidian: daily, usual or customary;
everyday; ordinary; commonplace
What I’m sipping: cucumber lemon water.
Mint leaf ice cream: my husband’s analysis, “It tastes like you’re eating a mint patch.”
Which isn’t exactly a compliment.
No braces, new glasses, and a bowl of Life.
A good licking.
Electrical Stuff 101.
(Re my husband’s cut-off sleeves: he had a Pedro Moment.)
Learning to play.
This same time, years previous: we’re back!, pumpkin seed pesto, the boy and the tooth, birthday revisited, roasted corn with lime and feta, classic bran muffins and banana bran muffins, spicy Indian potatoes, and blackberry cobbler.
Such fun. You possess a delightful sense of humor. 'Good licking'… bah! 🙂
amy in Oregon
We are rather fond of lime cucumber water around our casa. Mint patch ice cream sounds tantalizing!!
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"In reality, there aren’t many things in a day that are totally without significance. Even the mundane and repetitious can be tiny but significant building blocks that in time establish the discipline and character and order needed to realize our plans and dreams." -D.Todd Christofferson
***quote from this article
I read this the other night, and it really has had an impact on me; especially over the last couple days. Yesterday, as Sage and I made our "insignificant" walk to the mailbox...this article came to my mind. I always point out the flowers, the sky, the fire hydrant. Yesterday was different though, yesterday she pointed to the hydrant and exclaimed "lello" (she has never done this before...)! I could have cried I tell ya! I said, "YES that is yellow!" and right then and there I KNEW that those daily, mundane walks to get the mail was a very significant building block indeed!
It is seemingly fitting that yellow is the first color she has verbally recognized...simply because she is such a cheerful and bright little one. Oh how I love her.
I guess I needed to just be reminded of such a simple thing. Even a stroll to get the bills can be something special! (The sunset last night was so beautiful...not a cloud in the sky)


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Muraki T, Aoki M, Uchiyama E, Takasaki H, Murakami G, Miyamoto S. A cadaveric study of strain on the subscapularis muscle. Objectives: To measure the strain on 3 fiber groups of the subscapularis muscle at various glenohumeral joint positions and to determine the appropriate shoulder position for subscapularis muscle stretching. Design: Repeated-measures design. Setting: Biomechanics laboratory. Specimens: Nine frozen-thawed glenohumeral joints obtained from 9 fresh cadavers. Interventions: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measure: The strain on the upper, middle, and lower fiber groups of the subscapularis were measured by precise displacement sensors during 14 different glenohumeral joint positions. Results: The glenohumeral joint position that showed the largest strain varied among the 3 fiber groups. Although no position showed significantly large strain on the upper and middle fiber groups, external rotation at 30°, 60°, and 90° of elevation, abduction, flexion, and horizontal abduction revealed significantly greater strain on the lower fiber groups (P<.005). Additionally, except for external rotation at 0° of elevation, the strain on the lower fiber group was significantly greater than that on the upper and middle fiber groups in external rotation (P<.005). Conclusions: The stretching position of each fiber group of the subscapularis differs depending on the glenohumeral joint position. External rotation at 30° to 60° of glenohumeral elevation, abduction, flexion, and horizontal abduction can significantly stretch the lower fiber group of the subscapularis muscle. © 2007 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Muraki, T., Aoki, M., Uchiyama, E., Takasaki, H., Murakami, G., & Miyamoto, S. (2007). A Cadaveric Study of Strain on the Subscapularis Muscle. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 88(7), 941–946. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2007.04.003


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All three of the major producers in Norway reported good feed sales this winter.
The winter has so far been mild along the coast, and the long-term warning does not indicate other suprises ahead. Historically, more feed is sold when it is mild in the sea. And the statistics frome Akvafakta (which report about stats from the country’s aquaculture industry) show that this has also been the case.
“It is true that conditions were good for November and December. November 2018 was better than November 2017. December 2018 compared to 2017 was slightly up, but not so much. All in all we see that there are good conditions and the appetite is good. said communications manager at Skretting, Leif Kjetil Skjæveland, to SalmonBusiness.
- Also read: Overcapacity weighs on the fish feed market
BioMar is excited
Sales and marketing director of BioMar Norway, Hans Halle-Knutzen, reported that feed sales so far this winter have been good, but not very far away from what was expected.
“It will be exciting to see if the last mild weather period that we are now in will affect sales in the future,” said Halle-Knutzen.
He said they were ready to accept larger orders if they arrive.
“Our production is set up to handle fluctuations, so even though it can vary a little week to week we have, and we are ready to produce what farmers put in order,” said Halle-Knutzen.
Hard to compare year by year
Cargill also had good sales.
“It is difficult for us to compare feed sales year by year as contracts and units change. In general, I can say that for our part, sales are going well,” added Cargill Sales Director, Endre Sæter.
Like his competitors, he said that customers reported good production conditions and fish that had good appetites.


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Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
Maine Lobster Bisque
8 oz the flank's lesser known sibling; it's thicker, and more flavorful. Served over caramelized onions, chimichurri, crispy artichoke hearts and brussels sprouts, parmesan garlic sauce
Service was slow which is expected right now. Food was decent but wasn’t as good as expected for the price point.
Kansas City standard is still good, though the menu is fairly basic. Nothing to complain about this visit, good food and the usual excellent service. Filet Oscar was ok (very fine grained crab meat, more suitable for cakes or mixing into other dishes) and seared halibut was quite nicely seared but could have used a bit of a sauce. Starters were their very excellent lobster bisque and a shrimp cocktail with a nice remulade (tasted slightly of cucumber, maybe?) as well as the traditional cocktail sauce with a generous dollop of horseradish. It would be nice to see a little more ambition in the menu and presentation, but for very well prepared and excellently sourced fish, with some of the best service in KC, you still can't go wrong with Bristol.
Excellent food with prompt service. Roman was our server and he did a great job providing recommendations. First time here and it won’t be out last.
Seasoning on steak made me sick
Our waitress was awesome. She had so many tables to wait on . She even brought out the bread tray herself. Great food and service !!
Our server was extremely attentive and made sure that we had everything we could possibly need. The food was absolutely outstanding. We started with the most delicious crab cakes. The goat cheese appetizer was sublime and refreshing. The seared scallops and lobster risotto were to die for. I usually don’t order grilled asparagus but I was so happy I did, they had a tiny bit of crunch but not so much that they tasted uncooked. From start to finish the meal was superb!!!
This was our first time and won't be our last.
This will be our go-to restaurant when attending events at T-Mobile Arena.
The food was cooked properly and service was great.
While the food was great, the waiter was horrible, and the noise level was really too high for talking. We could have had dismissed the noisy environment and all the sports TV distractions had our waiter been "present." He was not attentive in the least. Having the worst service doesn't make us want to return.
We normally love The Bristol, but unfortunately this last experience was lacking. We live downtown, but normally make the drive to Leawood. This time we decided to visit the our neighborhood P&L location and were sadly unimpressed with the visit. The ambiance was quiet, our server was nice, but not the most attentive and hardly wore his mask and the food was underwhelming. My husbands lobster mac-n-cheese was dry, they brought mashed potatoes instead and they were cold. My lobster risotto was runny. My husband’s blackened swordfish and my maple glazed salmon were good. We still love the Bristol must of just had an off night and know for future we will visit the Leawood location and our favorite server, Carrie. Heads up, you need cash for the valet and if you give a $20 be prepared for them not to have change..
Outstanding service. Great management staff!
Everything was great!’ I highly recommend giving them a try
awesome dinner - as expected....great service though the servers were beyond busy....they showed up for work so we were super grateful for them!
Antoine was a very good server. He was polite, attentive, thoughtful, and fun.
We went for Sunday brunch. The smashed potatoes were excellent and came with both our meals, but was only $3 for a side if you wanted to add. Our waiter, Tyler, was friendly and efficient. Would definitely return if I were ever visiting Kansas City again
Not as good as the Overland Park location.
We had our first experience here last night. The server was nice and attentive! It was not a “fast”
Dinner which was fine with us. They were completely full with reservations so I felt everything went smooth with the amount of people! Lobster bisque was amazing. Husband got a seafood platter- shrimp, salmon, and crab cake were all amazing. I had the prefix which is a great Value. The dessert was HUGE! It was not the best steak I’d ever eaten but everything else was great.
To start we were seated very kindly. Very slow to be acknowledged by server. But he was a very nice guy and a good server. Ordered crab cakes appetizer for 21$. This was a utter disappointment. 2 small scoops( literally scoops from a small ice cream type scoop). It was as if they were placed under the broiler for 3 min then served. Very wet and watery and loose inside. The fennel salad far far out weighed the loose meat crab scoop. I suggest seeking out Chef Mike Nachbar and incorporating his recipe with yours. Use the flat top or sear the cakes. House salad was the best part of then meal. The special sea bass had all the potential to be one of the best plates I’ve ever had. How ever there was a an over abundance of salt. I don’t mean just a little. I mean it was slated cooked and the heavily salt again. ( I typically salt everything myself had I done this without tasting I would have choked). I did finish the plate but warned the server I doubted if anyone else would if it was served as mine was. He said he told the lead line cook. There were very few people there at 145 pm so the line was not stressed in any way. I so wanted a great meal that was memorable and I certainly got one….but one that is negative and not positive from the food aspect. Server was good and I did not let the food effect the tip.
I can only hope your food experience is better should you go to the one in power and light.
Yummy but expensive and glad we had a reservation.
It was fantastic!!
Excellent food and reliable service as always. A bit pricy by worth it. A great spot for an impressive lunch or pre-show dinner.
We were there for a birthday celebration. The ambience was great. The food was good.
Delicious food and exceptional service
Outstanding menu selections, including a large selection of the Catch of the Day...beautiful al fresco dining, or inside at a table, or at their luxurious bar...excellent service offered by their entire team...it was a Monday evening and a limited number of clients, but I highly recommend one their Swordfish, ahi Mahi, or Cod offerings, along with their Caesar salad, and some veggies...
We love the food and service and will return for many more occasions. The noise level at times is distracting and makes it difficult to have table conversations.
Very nice place to eat. No complaints about anything.
Excellent food and excellent service. Very noisy but still one of our favorite restaurants.
Hailey was a wonderful server! Worked with us with food sensitivities and when our steak wasn't cooked right!
Food was excellent, we love the Bristol, service was average this time.
I wouldn’t call the noise level energetic but the word “Loud” it was loud. I’m glad I made a reservation. I haven’t been there since New Years Day dinner and it was much quieter.
A bit chaotic checking in and a wait even with a reservation but nonetheless, delicious food and our server kaile was wonderful.
Too noisy. Food good but service was spotty
Initial service was good and quick. But slowed down and service was delayed
The server had too many tables with a large group of +20 people. Our order was wrong! Lobster bisque was not ordered then placed after the fact. Therefore, the steak and lobster bisque came at the same time which is not ideal at all.
Hands down! Best meal I have ever had! Almost an overstimulation of flavor if such a thing is possible. Bristol is one of those experiences that you will think about constantly until you can visit again.
I normally love the Bristol but the quality of the food this visit was just not up to par. When you get one mixed drink a piece and order $200 worth of food for two people you expect to have good quality. The lobster mac and cheese was dried out almost like it had been setting out in its small pot and not fresh. My salmon was extremely dry. I was disappointed in the experience this visit.
Good food as usual!
Not fine dining, but dependable, good food at fair prices. Perfect portion size for us. Service was great! Not difficult to get a reservation.
Service was extremely slow and we did not receive
Had a reservation and someone with same name as mine came in and they gave away my table. We had to wait until a table was found.
Hostess advised us at 7pm of 45 min wait after saying we didn’t have a reservation, we stepped outside and made a reservation time for 7:15 - many table were open. When we returned to the hostess stand - we witnessed host quote couple in front of us 10 mins. Our server was forgetful on some items overall - food was good. They also Carried Eagle Rare Which was a nice Whiskey bonus.
Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 448-6007.
Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social is rated 4.5 stars by 5160 OpenTable diners.
Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social does offer gift cards which you can purchase here https://www.landrysinc.com/giftcards/default.asp.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.


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If Wednesday's oral arguments are an indication, Abercrombie & Fitch will likely lose in a Supreme Court religious freedom case involving a Muslim job applicant wearing a head scarf.
The case, EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch, has united a wide range of groups concerned about the religious freedom implications in the case. Christian, gay rights, Jewish and Muslim groups have all filed "friend of the court" briefs on the side of the Muslim job applicant.
In a Wednesday interview with The Christian Post, Eric Baxter of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, who was at the oral arguments, said he was optimistic that the court would rule against Abercrombie & Fitch.
Samantha Elauf was 17 when she had a job interview with the clothing store chain in 2008. The interview was going well and the manager was ready to hire her. After checking with a senior manager, however, he told Elauf that he could not hire her because she was wearing a head scarf, garb often worn by Muslim women for religious purposes. Abercrombie has a strict dress code for its employees, which includes no head scarves and no black.
Abercrombie & Fitch does not deny that Elauf was turned down for the job because of her head scarf. Instead, the company's lawyers argued that Elauf shouldn't be able to win a religious freedom complaint because she never expressly stated that she was wearing the head scarf for religious reasons.
Baxter said that one of the most telling exchanges was between Justice Samuel Alito and the Abercrombie & Fitch lawyer. Would a Sikh man wearing a turban, a Jewish man wearing a yarmulke or a Catholic nun wearing a habit have to expressly state that they were wearing those garments for religious reasons? Alito asked, according to Baxter. The lawyer admitted they would not.
"It's the same situation it seems to me," Baxter said.
Another justice pointed out that the manager would only deny Elauf the position for wearing the head scarf if he assumed she would be wearing the head scarf to work, and he would only believe that she would wear the scarf daily if he understood that the wearing of the head scarf was for religious reasons.
Nathan Diament of the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center was one of many Orthodox Jews defending Elauf. A coalition of several Orthodox Jewish groups filed a "friend of the court" brief on her behalf.
In a Wednesday interview with CP, Diament said that Orthodox Jews believe it important to defend religious freedom for all religious groups. Orthodox Jews are also particularly sensitive to workplace religious freedom issues because of the faith's clothing requirements, such as the yarmulke for men, and scheduling issues, such as religious holidays.
Diament was not at the oral arguments but spoke to some people who were. The impression they gathered was that at least six or seven justices were not sympathetic to Abercrombie's position.
Baxter and Diament both reported that Justice Antonin Scalia, one of the most conservative justices, appeared to be the most sympathetic to Abercrombie's position in his questioning.
Baxter noted that the case has some similarities with last month's Supreme Court opinion in Holt v. Hobbs. The court ruled unanimously, 9-0, that an Arkansas prison violated a Muslim inmate's religious freedom by not allowing him to grow a beard.


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On Saturday, George Zimmerman, the adult Hispanic man who gunned down black teenager Trayvon Martin in a controversial self-defence shooting in Florida last year, was acquitted of second-degree murder. Since the night Martin was killed, the case has been a flashpoint for debates over race relations and gun control in America. Those debates will continue forever, but in the aftermath of the verdict, the public’s focus will likely hone in on Florida’s self-defence laws, with many already demanding they be reformed.
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Zimmerman, 29, blinked and barely smiled when the verdict was announced. He could have been convicted of second-degree murder or manslaughter. But the jury of six women, all but one of them white, reached a verdict of not guilty after deliberating well into the night Saturday.
Martin’s mother and father were not in the courtroom when the verdict was read; supporters of his family who had gathered outside yelled “No! No!” upon learning of the not guilty verdict.
That’s a mistake. It’s true that this case was an extremely complicated and unusual circumstance that the laws were not designed to address. But the laws themselves still make sense.
Let’s recap what’s known. George Zimmerman was the neighbourhood watch co-ordinator in a Florida community that had been beset by break-ins and thefts. He had repeatedly telephoned the police and had received limited support. He was frustrated. Last February, he saw a young black man he did not recognize wandering the community, and phoned police. He then pursued that young man, over the advice of police, and a physical altercation ensued that left Zimmerman injured. During that altercation, Zimmerman shot Martin with his legally possessed 9mm pistol. It was later determined that Martin was visiting his mother in the community and had just stepped out to make a junk food run to the convenience store. He was not armed and possessed no contraband.
We know that the men fought. We don’t know why. Perhaps Zimmerman confronted Martin. We don’t know if Martin, perhaps sporting the impulsive judgment and gigantic shoulder-chip most of us suffer from as teenagers (myself included) took a swing at the guy following him around.
And that’s where the jurisprudence on this matter gets bizarre: Both men could have legitimately claimed self-defence. Zimmerman thought he was pursuing, and grappling with, a criminal. Martin, we can safely presume, thought he was being followed in the dark by a stranger. Once the altercation began, both men were defending themselves against someone they had some grounds to believe was a criminal.
Much attention has been paid to Florida’s stand your ground law, but that wasn’t a factor in the trial. Zimmerman simply claimed lawful self-defence. But as pointed out in an oped on CNN.com, had the struggle between Zimmerman and Martin gone differently and if Martin had seized Zimmerman’s gun and shot him with it, he also would have been able to claim stand your ground. After all, he was just out grabbing a snack when some guy chased him down. Conventional self-defence laws also likely would have given Martin a defence, if he felt he was being pursued unlawfully.
Laws like stand your ground or castle doctrine or conventional self-defence provisions are valid and necessary. Even safe societies are not free from the threat of crime, and since police can’t be everywhere at once, the citizen needs the right to act forcefully when threatened by a criminal.
But the laws are also written in a way that assumes that there are two clear-cut sides to the equation; for lack of a better term, that there are good guys and bad guys. Establishing who’s who usually isn’t hard. A woman fending off a rapist, a home-owner repelling an intruder, a hold-up on the street — these are easy.
Two guys fighting in the dark, both thinking they have the law on their side, and, what’s more, both of them being right about having the law on their side? That’s hard.
There will be calls for reforms to the self-defence laws in Florida and across America. But those calls should be resisted
Zimmerman bears moral responsibility for Martin’s death. He initiated a chain of events that led to the pointless loss of an innocent human being. He was overzealous and, perhaps, bigoted. His decision to pursue Martin when police were already on the way, despite no immediate present danger, showed a lack of judgment. He was wrong in everything that he did, right up until he pulled the trigger, thus ending the fight between him and Martin. That was totally legal.
It’s a weird state of affairs, to say the least, and obviously controversial even before you add in the toxic elements of race and gun control. There will be calls for reforms to the self-defence laws in Florida and across America.
But those calls should be resisted. Most of the time, self-defence laws are clear cut, and rightfully favour the defender. It’s difficult to imagine how the laws could be reformed in the aftermath of this bizarre confluence of events in such a way that do not dangerously water down their vital protection of the law-abiding citizen’s right to self-defence.
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Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Look at these..........
Look at these beautiful little peg dolls that were made by my Auntie Lucy, what is even more incredible is that they are over 20 years old.
My Auntie made them for my Mam all those years ago and they are still going strong , which can only be a credit to my Aunt for making them so well. They have not been packed away , but have been on display all these years on my mams mantlepiece.
Auntie Lucy has always enjoyed crafts of one kind or another , sewing , drawing and in recent years card making.
The pencil drawings were some that she did back in the 70's which i have had framed and hanging in my house since then. I have always loved the one of Jesus, but the detail on the one of Margot Fontain is incredible.
Her drawings were always stunning, and she had an uncanny knack of capturing the likeness of a person. A fantastic talent, you have to agree.
Thanks Auntie Lucy for being such an inspiration.


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Santa Barbara Printmakers at the JCC Opens February 7
Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center Hosts Monthlong Exhibit
On Thursday, February 7, the Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center (524 Chapala St.) will unveil its latest exhibit, Santa Barbara Printmakers at the JCC. The show features artists who promote and produce work using hand-and press-printing techniques. The show runs through May 9. An opening reception will be held February 7, 5-8 p.m. Visit jewishsantabarbara.org.


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A pleasure to present this videoclip of one the hits by The Who at their golden era. It is beeing part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the band at some video networks. The kids are alright, aren't they?
Unofficial videoclip of the Paul McCartney and Wings hit in association with Elektra Comic. A Marvel Opera recreated on the comic book heroes in their 70's era.
This song produces the interesting meeting of Paul and Linda McCartney with Stan Lee and Jack Kirby from Marvel. "To Gather Our Forces And Run".
Animation videoclip of George Harrison's "What Is Life". It was for the 2014 Genero.TV Video Contest. Olivia and Dhani consider it as "silver medal". It is my honest tribute to Harrison and his work. Big influence for me. Also tried to answer the song title question, this is YOUR life George (in my very modest view)
This is the animation video clip of the well known Beatles song requested for the "50th Anniversary of Strawberry Fields Forever" celebration in Almería, October 2016. An event created by Javier Adolfo Iglesias. My thanks for his colaboration and contributions.
References in my mind to Zbigniew Rybczyński and his "Tango" film, Giorgio de Chirico, El Bosco, Edelmann, Carroll or Peter Blake. All that to try to get the surrealistic and oniric atmosphere in line of that giant song. Let me take you down...
This is the alvarortega animation clip of "Taxman" the opening song of Revolver, 7th album of The Beatles. It was made to celebrate the realease of "Birth of an Icon Revolver 50" a Klaus Voorman tribute book of his work at the album cover. Thank you Christine Voorman for support. As Strawberry Fields Forever lyrics, this song begins with: "Let Me..." so, Let me tell you how it will be...