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Then, Smith found out she was pregnant.
She said countless people thought she’d never finish school or do anything with her life.
Therefore, she left GFH and transferred to Paris.
Smith was one 41 graduates in Paris Gibson’s winter class of 2019.
She said she loves Paris Gibson, and she’s going to miss it.
Her mother, Celeste Doney, was present at the graduation.
Doney explained all the hard times she had at Great Falls High, her time off from school and her pregnancy.
“That little girl changed her entire life,” Doney said. “She is an awesome mom, and I couldn’t ask for a better mom for my granddaughter".
Doney was overpowered with emotion and happiness as she spoke about her daughter and her future.
“There’s so much more out there in this world for her, and I hope she finds it,” she said.
The commencement began at 6:30 p.m., and it was filled with family, friends, caregivers and those who just made a difference in these graduate’s lives.
What separates a Paris Gibson graduation, from the traditional graduation, is the focus on the students and their stories.
The majority of students who graduate from Paris Gibson Education Center have faced unique and extreme obstacles to get their chance to turn a tassel and toss a cap.
Principal Drew Uecker said he didn’t know this class as well as most classes because some of them were at Paris for such a short period of time.
The attendance at the school has grown and Uecker explained he doesn’t get the know the students as well as he was able to two or three years ago.
On the other hand, Uecker knows his students well enough to know the obstacles they overcame to receive their diploma.
“This group was not a silver spoon group by any means,” he said. “Lots of poverty, lots of heartache, lots of headache…there’s four homeless kids in this group, there are four in college already, one in the military already…pretty incredible."
After the welcoming, two student speakers stood in front of the crowd to share their stories and bid their class and teachers farewell.
Sarah Dahl said she prefers Paris over the traditional high school setting.
She describes herself as an independent learner.
Sometimes the classes were going too slow or too fast, and she said there was a lot of pressure behind standardized testing.
These factors resulted in her struggling at C.M. Russell High School as she tried to bring her grades back.
Instead of becoming a super senior, she decided to take the option of graduating early at Paris.
She is now a 17-year-old graduate of Paris Gibson.
She has started her career as a teacher, in a 3-year-old class, at Head Start.
Walk-Garcia said his journey has been a long one.
His mother died in 2016 toward the end of his junior year.
He was down in Hobson at the time.
After his mother died, he and his sister, Larissa, lost their home.
He then moved to Great Falls.
To make things even more complicated, he and his sister were in separate homes.
After figuring out how much schooling they had left, they tried integrating themselves into school.
He said given options of these three different types of schools, he heard the description of Paris and the option to work at his own pace.
He said Paris became a place that was good for him educationally and emotionally.
He and his sister haven’t seen one another for a year, but this special day brought them together again.
“I’m like what is happening…it’s crazy.” Larissa said in emotional excitement for her brother.
20-year-old Seth Walk-Garcia has received his diploma and is now on the way to pursue a career in the medical field.
As for other graduation accomplishments, there were seven American Indian graduates this winter.
Uecker was proud and excited of their success and the success of all the other graduates.
“Every single kid has a story…they are remarkable,” Uecker said.
In 2010, poet, author, and philosopher Tekla Mekfet presented the annual University of West Indies Bob Marley Lecture to an appreciative audience in Mona, Jamaica.
The first Jamaican R&B Soul artist Jordan debut her pre-release on Apple ITunes!
Like super star Adele and her hit single "Hello" this new R&B Pop Singer Song writer's new Single will be a sure hit for Jamaica and the world to be very proud of!
Experienced traveler and owner of Jamaica Ocean View Villa says Ocho Rios is not only beautiful, but can also satisfy those seeking unique experiences while thrilling adventurers and families alike.
The MIT Men’s Rugby Team spent spring break on a tour of France, going 1-2 with one match cancelled because of a serious injury.
The team arrived in Paris on Friday and played its first game the following day against INA–PG (Institute National d’Agronomie de Paris Grignon). Although jetlagged, MIT had a strong start, quickly showing offensive and defensive superiority. Tech Rugby maintained control of the match, eventually winning 27-7.
Team members left Paris on Monday morning, traveling southward through the beautiful French countryside to Lyon via train. They played their second game Tuesday night following a nationwide demonstration that shut down much of the city earlier that day. This match was a hard-fought battle against a very technically trained and fit ENS-Lyon (Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon).
MIT was down 5-25 entering the second half, but shortly after play recommenced, one player, who wished to remain anonymous, broke his neck and needed hospitalization. He remains in a Lyon hospital and is up and walking with a neckbrace. The game was called because of the serious injury.
Wednesday morning, the team boarded another train to travel to Montpellier, near the southern coast of France, for Thursday’s match against ENSAM (Ecole National Superieure d’Agronomie de Montpellier). MIT quickly took the lead and maintained it for the majority of the game.
Tired from travel and playing without a few key players who stayed behind in Lyon to look after the injured player, MIT began to lose its tight control of the game. ENSAM capitalized on this, and won 15-10 on a late game rally that just slipped past MIT’s defense.
The fourth and final game on Saturday afternoon in the picturesque Paris suburb of Guyancourt was against the large and skillful Bouygues team. This was the most intense match of the tour, and both teams showed some of their best rugby of the season. Bouygues won 25-17.
The team had a week to rest and recover from the tour before its first game of the spring season on Saturday against the South Shore Anchors. The first home game will be Sunday, April 15 against the Ironsides Rugby Football Club at Briggs Field.
Working at home is something many us wish we could do – but if you’re lucky enough to be doing it, you can fall victim to a minefield of distractions. Procrastination is the enemy of productivity, and as such, here are five ways to ensure you avoid it and have a rewarding workday.
To-do lists are great motivators! Put them above your desk or use colourful post-it notes to make sure your goals are always visible. Writing the list in the first place will push you to think of your tasks in terms of priority and timeframes, and it give that added boost to your own productivity.
It’s very tempting to use a ‘break’ as an excuse to spend a few hours away from your desk, but if you use them carefully they’re great ways to keep your mind refreshed. Make sure that you have a set time to step away from your work and clear your mind – make an effort to focus on anything other than your work.
Procrastination is fuelled by boredom, and staying in the same place for hours on end can have a negative effect on your efficiency. Luckily you have the luxury of working at home, so move from your workspace to a comfy couch, or make the most of a nice day by sitting outside. You’ll be surprised by the amount you get done just by changing your surroundings.
When you’re working from home, it’s easy to fall into the trap of doing work in your own time. Making sure someone else knows what you’re striving to do makes your tasks real and also acts as a motivator.
To put it simply: you do not need to know what your friends are up to while you’re meant to be working. You’d never take out your phone to scroll through Facebook or Twitter if you were in a meeting with your boss, and your new home office should be no exception.
Working from home can be either the most or least productive time period of your career, depending on how you manage your time. By following these simple rules and using your time wisely, you can ensure your work remains at the highest quality possible.
>> from saudi arabia is due to appear in court this morning, accused of planning to launch terror attacks in the u.s. one of his possible targets, according to the fbi , was the home of a former president. pete williams has details. pete, good morning.
>> reporter: willie, the fbi says this was no mere sting but was a long-planned terror plot moving toward its final stages to build bombs and identify targets. if not for the alert ness of a few people it might never have been discovered. three weeks ago the fbi says this north carolina company got what it considered a strange order from a texas college student for a chemical that can be used in making explosives.
>> he placed the order the day after it was shipped we became aware of suspicious circumstances around the shipment. we immediately notified the fbi .
>> reporter: the student used his real name to make the order. khalid al-dissari, from lubbock, texas. another tip came from a shipping company . he wanted the chemicals sent to the company office because hazardous materials couldn't be sent to his home. the shipping company tipped off police. the fbi told the city council it was a huge break.
>> they consulted with us immediately allowing us to preserve certain covert investigative opportunities that ultimately neutralized what was absolutely a planned act of terrorism in the united states .
>> reporter: it was such a covert investigation that al dasari never knew they searched his apartment, discovering he was on his way to building a powerful bomb. he wrote of planning to commit a terror attack in the u.s. since he was in high school in audit arabia, studying hard to qualify for government scholarships to come here for college. after mastering the language, learning tole build explosives and planning to target the infidel americans it is time for jihad. the fbi say he researched targets online. dams in california or colorado, new york streets for car bombs , even the dallas home or former president george w. bush .
>> he wasn't communicating with anyone outside the united states . it makes him difficult to detect by law enforcement .
>> reporter: he had not prepared a bomb or selected a target but if it hadn't been for the suspicions of the company that called the fbi he would be still working toward his goal.
>> let's be glad it didn't go further than that.
Forbes Travel Guide just released its star ratings for 2018, and a few Vancouver hotels, restaurants, and spas made the prestigious list.
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, and Trump International Hotel & Tower each earned Five Stars, which is Forbes’ highest ranking.
Five-Star properties are defined as "outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and amazing facilities".
Several other hotels were awarded Four Stars, including Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Opus Hotel Vancouver, Pan Pacific Vancouver, Shangri-La Hotel, and Sutton Place Hotel.
Restaurants get ranked as well, with a handful in Vancouver being recognized with a Four-Star rating: Bishop's, Hawksworth Restaurant, Mott 32, and West Restaurant and Bar.
Among the local spas that got a nod were CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La Hotel; Sense, A Rosewood Spa; the Spa by Ivanka Trump; and Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim.
A few places got a “Recommended” badge, such as River Rock Casino Resort, the St. Regis Hotel, and YEW Seafood and Bar.
On Vancouver Island, Four Stars went to Wickaninnish Inn Tofino and Victoria’s Fairmont Empress and Magnolia Hotel & Spa.
Salt Spring Island’s Hastings House Country House Hotel also acquired Four Stars.
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler was the only property from the mountain town to be included.
Star ratings are awarded by a team of anonymous professional inspectors who travel the world to assess hotels, restaurants, and spas based on up to 900 objective standards. Forbes' scoring system uses a proprietary algorithm that weighs service at 75 percent and the facility quality at 25 percent. Its standards emphasize graciousness, thoughtfulness, and personalized service.
Eleven Vancouver hotels earned a Forbes nod, compared to seven in Toronto and three in Montreal.
Vancouver and Toronto both had five restaurants included in the rating, while Montreal had three.
Globally, Macau reclaimed its spot as the city with the most Five-Star hotels (12).
Worldwide, cities with the highest number of Five-Star restaurants are Macau (12) and Hong Kong (nine).
Xiaomi recently entered the offline retail market on its own, with its exclusive Mi Home stores, where it is selling its most popular smartphones like Redmi 4, Redmi 4A, and Redmi Note 4, in addition to online sales on e-commerce platforms. E-commerce website, Paytm has now announced that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Mi Max 2 smartphones will now be available to purchase with a cashback of Rs. 300 on Mi Store app and Mi.com website.
The customers who want to buy these smartphones on Mi.com and Mi Store app while making the payment through Paytm digital wallet, will receive Rs. 300 cashback in the wallet itself, as we said. However, the minimum transaction amount needs to be Rs. 6,000 and over to be eligible for the cashback. Moreover, the Paytm cashback offer is only valid once per user for only one transaction.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has earned itself an achievement of being the highest shipped smartphone in the first quarter of 2017, as per an IDC report.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 runs MIUI 8 based on Android 7.0 Nougat. It sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) 2.5D curved glass IPS display with a 401ppi pixel density. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 SoC and is offered in 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB RAM variants in India.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2, on the other hand, runs MIUI 8 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, is powered by a 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM, and it sports a 6.44-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) display with a pixel density of 342ppi. The smartphone has a 12-megapixel rear camera with a Sony IMX386 sensor as well as a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
Here’s some sad news for devotees of Kathryn Bangs‘s creative pairings at Komi and Little Serow: The charismatic sommelier worked her last shift on Saturday. Bangs called us from New York City, where she moved to take a marketing position with the alcoholic beverage company Cooper Spirits International.
Bangs worked at Komi for more than three years, and was a distinctive presence with her colorful style, charming and knowledgeable presentations, and creative pairings that incorporated micro-brews, sake, and offbeat wines with chef Johnny Monis‘s parade of dishes. A background in cocktails prompted the move into the spirits industry. She began as a cocktail waitress at Madam’s Organ, and became immersed in the craft cocktail world at the Tabard Inn. She’s a founding member of the DC Craft Bartenders Guild and was a brand ambassador for St. Germain liqueur, Cooper’s premier product, which she’s now marketing.
So what does Bangs miss most?
Bangs says longtime employees Basheer Murshed and Bill Jensen are currently involved in the beverage program. Check back in with us for more details.
Update: Komi co-owner Anne Marler reached out to us soon after receiving our e-mail and said sommelier Basheer Murshed and service director Bill Jensen will be continuing in their roles and taking more creative lead in the wine program.
What: The Kendra Scott Market Street grand opening.
Where: The new boutique in The Woodlands.
The 411: Jewelry designer Kendra Scott swooped in from home base in Austin to welcome guests to her latest boutique and it proved to be the best opening day. More than $16,000 of sales were made during the two-hour event, which meant that Habitat for Humanity picked up more than $3,300 as charitable partner for the opening. Much of the goodies picked up by the 150 guests came from the new Marrakech summer line inspired by the culture of Morocco. Sustenance for that frenzied shopping came in various forms including gourmet bites from Jasper's Restaurant, mini sweets from Gigi's cupcakes, wine tastings from One Hope Wines and Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails.
Who: Alyssa Garcia, Denise Rae, Lynn Fontana, Alexa Fontana, Robby Fontana, Larry Fontana, Lauren Rizzoli, Lauren Masset, Ellen Cairns, Kelsey Perry and Christi Chumlea and Kaki Gaines.
The Flash Flood Warning has expired but much of the valley saw rain and others saw flooding.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for west central Clark County until 5:30 p.m.
Storms are developing in Las Vegas proper. More storms are approaching from the southwest.

Then, Smith found out she was pregnant.

She said countless people thought she’d never finish school or do anything with her life.

Therefore, she left GFH and transferred to Paris.

Smith was one 41 graduates in Paris Gibson’s winter class of 2019.

She said she loves Paris Gibson, and she’s going to miss it.

Her mother, Celeste Doney, was present at the graduation.

Doney explained all the hard times she had at Great Falls High, her time off from school and her pregnancy.

“That little girl changed her entire life,” Doney said. “She is an awesome mom, and I couldn’t ask for a better mom for my granddaughter".

Doney was overpowered with emotion and happiness as she spoke about her daughter and her future.

“There’s so much more out there in this world for her, and I hope she finds it,” she said.

The commencement began at 6:30 p.m., and it was filled with family, friends, caregivers and those who just made a difference in these graduate’s lives.

What separates a Paris Gibson graduation, from the traditional graduation, is the focus on the students and their stories.

The majority of students who graduate from Paris Gibson Education Center have faced unique and extreme obstacles to get their chance to turn a tassel and toss a cap.

Principal Drew Uecker said he didn’t know this class as well as most classes because some of them were at Paris for such a short period of time.

The attendance at the school has grown and Uecker explained he doesn’t get the know the students as well as he was able to two or three years ago.

On the other hand, Uecker knows his students well enough to know the obstacles they overcame to receive their diploma.

“This group was not a silver spoon group by any means,” he said. “Lots of poverty, lots of heartache, lots of headache…there’s four homeless kids in this group, there are four in college already, one in the military already…pretty incredible."

After the welcoming, two student speakers stood in front of the crowd to share their stories and bid their class and teachers farewell.

Sarah Dahl said she prefers Paris over the traditional high school setting.

She describes herself as an independent learner.

Sometimes the classes were going too slow or too fast, and she said there was a lot of pressure behind standardized testing.

These factors resulted in her struggling at C.M. Russell High School as she tried to bring her grades back.

Instead of becoming a super senior, she decided to take the option of graduating early at Paris.

She is now a 17-year-old graduate of Paris Gibson.

She has started her career as a teacher, in a 3-year-old class, at Head Start.

Walk-Garcia said his journey has been a long one.

His mother died in 2016 toward the end of his junior year.

He was down in Hobson at the time.

After his mother died, he and his sister, Larissa, lost their home.

He then moved to Great Falls.

To make things even more complicated, he and his sister were in separate homes.

After figuring out how much schooling they had left, they tried integrating themselves into school.

He said given options of these three different types of schools, he heard the description of Paris and the option to work at his own pace.

He said Paris became a place that was good for him educationally and emotionally.

He and his sister haven’t seen one another for a year, but this special day brought them together again.

“I’m like what is happening…it’s crazy.” Larissa said in emotional excitement for her brother.

20-year-old Seth Walk-Garcia has received his diploma and is now on the way to pursue a career in the medical field.

As for other graduation accomplishments, there were seven American Indian graduates this winter.

Uecker was proud and excited of their success and the success of all the other graduates.

“Every single kid has a story…they are remarkable,” Uecker said.

In 2010, poet, author, and philosopher Tekla Mekfet presented the annual University of West Indies Bob Marley Lecture to an appreciative audience in Mona, Jamaica.

The first Jamaican R&B Soul artist Jordan debut her pre-release on Apple ITunes!

Like super star Adele and her hit single "Hello" this new R&B Pop Singer Song writer's new Single will be a sure hit for Jamaica and the world to be very proud of!

Experienced traveler and owner of Jamaica Ocean View Villa says Ocho Rios is not only beautiful, but can also satisfy those seeking unique experiences while thrilling adventurers and families alike.

The MIT Men’s Rugby Team spent spring break on a tour of France, going 1-2 with one match cancelled because of a serious injury.

The team arrived in Paris on Friday and played its first game the following day against INA–PG (Institute National d’Agronomie de Paris Grignon). Although jetlagged, MIT had a strong start, quickly showing offensive and defensive superiority. Tech Rugby maintained control of the match, eventually winning 27-7.

Team members left Paris on Monday morning, traveling southward through the beautiful French countryside to Lyon via train. They played their second game Tuesday night following a nationwide demonstration that shut down much of the city earlier that day. This match was a hard-fought battle against a very technically trained and fit ENS-Lyon (Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon).

MIT was down 5-25 entering the second half, but shortly after play recommenced, one player, who wished to remain anonymous, broke his neck and needed hospitalization. He remains in a Lyon hospital and is up and walking with a neckbrace. The game was called because of the serious injury.

Wednesday morning, the team boarded another train to travel to Montpellier, near the southern coast of France, for Thursday’s match against ENSAM (Ecole National Superieure d’Agronomie de Montpellier). MIT quickly took the lead and maintained it for the majority of the game.

Tired from travel and playing without a few key players who stayed behind in Lyon to look after the injured player, MIT began to lose its tight control of the game. ENSAM capitalized on this, and won 15-10 on a late game rally that just slipped past MIT’s defense.

The fourth and final game on Saturday afternoon in the picturesque Paris suburb of Guyancourt was against the large and skillful Bouygues team. This was the most intense match of the tour, and both teams showed some of their best rugby of the season. Bouygues won 25-17.

The team had a week to rest and recover from the tour before its first game of the spring season on Saturday against the South Shore Anchors. The first home game will be Sunday, April 15 against the Ironsides Rugby Football Club at Briggs Field.

Working at home is something many us wish we could do – but if you’re lucky enough to be doing it, you can fall victim to a minefield of distractions. Procrastination is the enemy of productivity, and as such, here are five ways to ensure you avoid it and have a rewarding workday.

To-do lists are great motivators! Put them above your desk or use colourful post-it notes to make sure your goals are always visible. Writing the list in the first place will push you to think of your tasks in terms of priority and timeframes, and it give that added boost to your own productivity.

It’s very tempting to use a ‘break’ as an excuse to spend a few hours away from your desk, but if you use them carefully they’re great ways to keep your mind refreshed. Make sure that you have a set time to step away from your work and clear your mind – make an effort to focus on anything other than your work.

Procrastination is fuelled by boredom, and staying in the same place for hours on end can have a negative effect on your efficiency. Luckily you have the luxury of working at home, so move from your workspace to a comfy couch, or make the most of a nice day by sitting outside. You’ll be surprised by the amount you get done just by changing your surroundings.

When you’re working from home, it’s easy to fall into the trap of doing work in your own time. Making sure someone else knows what you’re striving to do makes your tasks real and also acts as a motivator.

To put it simply: you do not need to know what your friends are up to while you’re meant to be working. You’d never take out your phone to scroll through Facebook or Twitter if you were in a meeting with your boss, and your new home office should be no exception.

Working from home can be either the most or least productive time period of your career, depending on how you manage your time. By following these simple rules and using your time wisely, you can ensure your work remains at the highest quality possible.

>> from saudi arabia is due to appear in court this morning, accused of planning to launch terror attacks in the u.s. one of his possible targets, according to the fbi , was the home of a former president. pete williams has details. pete, good morning.

>> reporter: willie, the fbi says this was no mere sting but was a long-planned terror plot moving toward its final stages to build bombs and identify targets. if not for the alert ness of a few people it might never have been discovered. three weeks ago the fbi says this north carolina company got what it considered a strange order from a texas college student for a chemical that can be used in making explosives.

>> he placed the order the day after it was shipped we became aware of suspicious circumstances around the shipment. we immediately notified the fbi .

>> reporter: the student used his real name to make the order. khalid al-dissari, from lubbock, texas. another tip came from a shipping company . he wanted the chemicals sent to the company office because hazardous materials couldn't be sent to his home. the shipping company tipped off police. the fbi told the city council it was a huge break.

>> they consulted with us immediately allowing us to preserve certain covert investigative opportunities that ultimately neutralized what was absolutely a planned act of terrorism in the united states .

>> reporter: it was such a covert investigation that al dasari never knew they searched his apartment, discovering he was on his way to building a powerful bomb. he wrote of planning to commit a terror attack in the u.s. since he was in high school in audit arabia, studying hard to qualify for government scholarships to come here for college. after mastering the language, learning tole build explosives and planning to target the infidel americans it is time for jihad. the fbi say he researched targets online. dams in california or colorado, new york streets for car bombs , even the dallas home or former president george w. bush .

>> he wasn't communicating with anyone outside the united states . it makes him difficult to detect by law enforcement .

>> reporter: he had not prepared a bomb or selected a target but if it hadn't been for the suspicions of the company that called the fbi he would be still working toward his goal.

>> let's be glad it didn't go further than that.

Forbes Travel Guide just released its star ratings for 2018, and a few Vancouver hotels, restaurants, and spas made the prestigious list.

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, and Trump International Hotel & Tower each earned Five Stars, which is Forbes’ highest ranking.

Five-Star properties are defined as "outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and amazing facilities".

Several other hotels were awarded Four Stars, including Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Opus Hotel Vancouver, Pan Pacific Vancouver, Shangri-La Hotel, and Sutton Place Hotel.

Restaurants get ranked as well, with a handful in Vancouver being recognized with a Four-Star rating: Bishop's, Hawksworth Restaurant, Mott 32, and West Restaurant and Bar.

Among the local spas that got a nod were CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La Hotel; Sense, A Rosewood Spa; the Spa by Ivanka Trump; and Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim.

A few places got a “Recommended” badge, such as River Rock Casino Resort, the St. Regis Hotel, and YEW Seafood and Bar.

On Vancouver Island, Four Stars went to Wickaninnish Inn Tofino and Victoria’s Fairmont Empress and Magnolia Hotel & Spa.

Salt Spring Island’s Hastings House Country House Hotel also acquired Four Stars.

The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler was the only property from the mountain town to be included.

Star ratings are awarded by a team of anonymous professional inspectors who travel the world to assess hotels, restaurants, and spas based on up to 900 objective standards. Forbes' scoring system uses a proprietary algorithm that weighs service at 75 percent and the facility quality at 25 percent. Its standards emphasize graciousness, thoughtfulness, and personalized service.

Eleven Vancouver hotels earned a Forbes nod, compared to seven in Toronto and three in Montreal.

Vancouver and Toronto both had five restaurants included in the rating, while Montreal had three.

Globally, Macau reclaimed its spot as the city with the most Five-Star hotels (12).

Worldwide, cities with the highest number of Five-Star restaurants are Macau (12) and Hong Kong (nine).

Xiaomi recently entered the offline retail market on its own, with its exclusive Mi Home stores, where it is selling its most popular smartphones like Redmi 4, Redmi 4A, and Redmi Note 4, in addition to online sales on e-commerce platforms. E-commerce website, Paytm has now announced that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Mi Max 2 smartphones will now be available to purchase with a cashback of Rs. 300 on Mi Store app and Mi.com website.

The customers who want to buy these smartphones on Mi.com and Mi Store app while making the payment through Paytm digital wallet, will receive Rs. 300 cashback in the wallet itself, as we said. However, the minimum transaction amount needs to be Rs. 6,000 and over to be eligible for the cashback. Moreover, the Paytm cashback offer is only valid once per user for only one transaction.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has earned itself an achievement of being the highest shipped smartphone in the first quarter of 2017, as per an IDC report.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 runs MIUI 8 based on Android 7.0 Nougat. It sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) 2.5D curved glass IPS display with a 401ppi pixel density. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 SoC and is offered in 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB RAM variants in India.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2, on the other hand, runs MIUI 8 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, is powered by a 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM, and it sports a 6.44-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) display with a pixel density of 342ppi. The smartphone has a 12-megapixel rear camera with a Sony IMX386 sensor as well as a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Here’s some sad news for devotees of Kathryn Bangs‘s creative pairings at Komi and Little Serow: The charismatic sommelier worked her last shift on Saturday. Bangs called us from New York City, where she moved to take a marketing position with the alcoholic beverage company Cooper Spirits International.

Bangs worked at Komi for more than three years, and was a distinctive presence with her colorful style, charming and knowledgeable presentations, and creative pairings that incorporated micro-brews, sake, and offbeat wines with chef Johnny Monis‘s parade of dishes. A background in cocktails prompted the move into the spirits industry. She began as a cocktail waitress at Madam’s Organ, and became immersed in the craft cocktail world at the Tabard Inn. She’s a founding member of the DC Craft Bartenders Guild and was a brand ambassador for St. Germain liqueur, Cooper’s premier product, which she’s now marketing.

So what does Bangs miss most?

Bangs says longtime employees Basheer Murshed and Bill Jensen are currently involved in the beverage program. Check back in with us for more details.

Update: Komi co-owner Anne Marler reached out to us soon after receiving our e-mail and said sommelier Basheer Murshed and service director Bill Jensen will be continuing in their roles and taking more creative lead in the wine program.

What: The Kendra Scott Market Street grand opening.

Where: The new boutique in The Woodlands.

The 411: Jewelry designer Kendra Scott swooped in from home base in Austin to welcome guests to her latest boutique and it proved to be the best opening day. More than $16,000 of sales were made during the two-hour event, which meant that Habitat for Humanity picked up more than $3,300 as charitable partner for the opening. Much of the goodies picked up by the 150 guests came from the new Marrakech summer line inspired by the culture of Morocco. Sustenance for that frenzied shopping came in various forms including gourmet bites from Jasper's Restaurant, mini sweets from Gigi's cupcakes, wine tastings from One Hope Wines and Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails.

Who: Alyssa Garcia, Denise Rae, Lynn Fontana, Alexa Fontana, Robby Fontana, Larry Fontana, Lauren Rizzoli, Lauren Masset, Ellen Cairns, Kelsey Perry and Christi Chumlea and Kaki Gaines.

The Flash Flood Warning has expired but much of the valley saw rain and others saw flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for west central Clark County until 5:30 p.m.

Storms are developing in Las Vegas proper. More storms are approaching from the southwest.