💟 Rihanna - A Billion Reasons To Smile!

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The 31 year old Bajan sensation Rihanna "Riri" Fenty is in love and we couldn't be more happy for her.

In a recent interview Riri admitted to being in an exclusive relationship for over (2) two years. We did some digging; and she's been spotted a few times getting cozy with a tall, handsome, dark-haired guy, clearly of Middle Eastern descent. Let's admit she looks happy as hell.

His name is Hassan Jameel, a Saudi Arabian billionaire businessman who serves as the deputy president and Vice Chairman of the family business Abdul Latif Jameel, which owns Toyota distribution rights in Saudi Arabia. He is also the owner of a pro soccer league.

In a recent interview she stated:

"Yeah, I'm dating," "I'm actually in an exclusive relationship for quite some time, and it's going really well, so I'm happy." - Rihanna, Vogue Interview

Although their cultures are worlds apart, they seem to have found a common interest. As we know most middle eastern traditions are very strict from their dress codes, religion (Islam) to who they wed!

We are not sure what Jameel's situation is but hopefully Rihanna will take her time and find out if this is what she really wants, before she gets in too deep.

RELATIONSHIP HISTORY:

Drake (2010 - 2016)

Chris Brown (2007 - 2013)
Ryan Phillippe (2011 - 2012)

Matt Kemp (2010)

Josh Hartnett (2007 - 2008)

Negus Sealy (2001 - 2003)

So we all know Rihanna has dated quite a few famous guys in the past. We can't forget her toxic relationship with R&B singer Chris Brown, who left her physically and emotionally scarred.
It is said that Chris still loves Ri and upon hearing of her relationship with Jameel left him heartbroken. 💔

🖊 MY VIEW:
I think CB should let it go... some things you can never come back from. Even if Rihanna wanted to give Chris another chance; she not only knows it would be risking her life but, many folks that love her would be highly disappointed. I think she still cares a lot for CB, and may even still love him, but he blew his chances the first time.
Anywhoo, we wish all of them the best and will of course continue to keep you updated. 👍🏽

2019 BAHAMAS YOUNG CHEF SENIOR & JUNIOR WINNERS

Antonesha Thompson of C.R. Walker Senior High School

Antonesha Thompson of C.R. Walker Senior High School in New Providence emerged as 1st place winner in the 2019 Young Chef Competition. According to the professional panel of chef/judges, the competition this year was a tough one, the creativity and flavours displayed by all contestants were impressive. 

Unfortunately, only one could win and both of Antonesha’s dishes, “Mahatma Rice Stormy Knights” and “Robin Hood Tropical Clouds” came out on top! She was awarded a $1,750 scholarship, a gold medal and took home the “Keith and Sara Parker Floating Trophy” for the senior division.

2nd place winner in the senior division was Alissa Swain of Patrick J. Bethel High School in Abaco. She received a $1,000 scholarship and a silver medal. Delcardo Sweeting came in 3rd from St. George’s High School in Grand Bahama, receiving a $550 scholarship and a bronze medal. Taking 4th position was Tatianna Major from Old Bight High School in Cat Island. She received a $350 scholarship.

This year two (2) trophies were introduced not only to show recognition to The "Bahamas Young Chef Culinary Competition" Founders, but to also give each school and it's participants a competitive edge.

Kristen Ingraham from Preston Albury High School 

1st Place in the Junior Division was Kristen Ingraham from Preston Albury High School in Eleuthera she received $650, a gold medal and she took home the “Keith and Sara Parker Floating Trophy” for the Junior division.

2nd was Kendra Estil of D.W. Davis Junior High School. She was awarded with $450 and a silver medal. Carrying the 3rd and 4th positions were Sierra Turnquest from NGM Major High in Long Island and Sarah Braynen from East End Junior High in Grand Bahama. They received $300 and $150 respectively.

Mahatma® Rice and Robin Hood® Flour, are the key sponsors of this event. All airfares, scholarship awards, stipends and cooking materials are provided. Both of brands are distributed by Asa H. Pritchard Ltd., Robinson Road.

COFFEE DAY! ☕☕☕

The native (undomesticated) origin of Coffee bean is thought to have been Ethiopia. The earliest substantiated evidence of either coffee drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree is from the early 15th century, in the Sufi monasteries of Yemen, spreading soon to Mecca and Cairo.

Full Story! KODAK BLACK SENTENCED...! A BLESSING IN DISGUISE?

We all have seen/heard more negative reports concerning KODAK BLACK.  His outspoken nature has created "beef" between he and fellow rappers such as; Young MA, Lil Wayne, his daughter), and 808 Mafia to name a few. 

In 2017 he made controversial comments regarding actress Keke Palmer, he stated in an interview that actress Keke Palmer was "straight", but that he "don't really like Black girls like that". Some Twitter users responded negatively, provoking Kodak Black to delete both his Instagram and Twitter accounts. Kodak Black also stated that light-skinned women are easier to break down, black women are "too gutter", and that he does not like his own skin complexion.

Only 22 years old, unlike many rappers Kodak has lived much of what he raps about; growing up in the projects and raised by a single mother can all be attributed to why Kodak is who he is. Despite all the negative if you really met Kodak and listen to his

interviews you would see that a highly intuitive, articulate, compassionate young man is buried underneath it all. 
His need to respond to every situation and accusation will require more growth and maturity on his behalf. 
This may be a blessing in disguise... Kodak was clearly on a path to destruction, and as we know it only leads one or two places.

He is certainly not new to the law; from 2016 he was battling charges and violations. He stated on the Breakfast Club in 2018, that he was paying $4,200 a month in child support, for his son.
2019 has not been a good year for Kodak; he seemed to be battling many demons. Apart from legal problems creating legal fees; which i'm sure affected his income. As of 2019 according to "Celebrity Net Worth Reporter" his net worth stands at $750,000. 

As if it couldn't get any worse; in May, Kodak was labeled the most unfavorable (hated) rapper after he was caught on his Instagram live, making what many called disrespectful and insensitive comments about the late rapper Nipsey Hustle's Girlfriend Lauren London.


Since then he was blackballed by fellow rappers and fans; some fans and associated of Nipsey even called for his death. Kodak not giving a 💩💩 what others think, responded thru diss track Expeditiously against rapper T.I and The Game who scrutinized him for his comments.

It seems the world was on his shoulders and against him. It makes me wonder why someone so successful would risk it all... making the decisions as if he was a regular guy on the street.


Today Rapper  Bill K. Kapri, better known by his stage name Kodak Black was sentenced in a Miami courtroom, to more than 3 years (46 months) in prison after pleading guilty to weapons charges. 

The 22-year-old Florida rapper admitted in August this year, that he falsified information on federal forms to buy four (4) firearms from a Miami-area gun shop. He was able to obtain three of the weapons: a 9mm handgun, .380-caliber handgun and a semi-automatic Mini Draco weapon. 

U.S. District Judge Federico Moreno could have sentenced Black to the maximum of 10 years, and prosecutors wanted 8 years in part because Kodak allegedly was involved in a jail fight that injured a Corrections Officer.

“I think it’s time for us to give some tough love in this case,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Bruce Brown. “I just don’t see how and when he’s taken these things seriously.”

KODAK BLACK

Moreno noted that Black has given money anonymously to charitable causes and could continue to do so behind bars.

“My suggestion would be you continue to be generous,” the judge said.

Black was arrested as he arrived at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on May 11th, 2019. He was on his way to perform his set, scheduled for 8:45 p.m., at Rolling Loud later that night. The arrest was made by local police, ATF agents, and U.S. Marshals.
Kodak also faces drug, weapons and sexual assault charges in other states that remain pending. He has had several previous arrests. Kodak faces up to 30 years if found guilty on these other charges.


Black is a Florida native who was born to Haitian-American parents as Dieuson Octave and who now goes by the legal name of Bill Kapri stage name "Kodak Black"

A message posted on Kodak's Instagram page says: 

kodakblackVerifiedHold It Down While I’m On Lock. Calling Shots From The Box #Literally 🎯🤞🏾

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Hold It Down While I’m On Lock. Calling Shots From The Box #Literally 🎯🤞🏾

A post shared by KILL BILL (@kodakblack) on Nov 13, 2019 at 9:33am PST

Fans expressed their feeling on the news:

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Free Da Main Sniper ‼️ We got you.

4k_elijah FREE KODAK FLORIDA BEHIND YOU ‼️🐊

Kevin Gates

@kodakblack - After All hardship All mighty #Allah grants us ease!!!! May your vacation be a peaceful journey and may you return Wiser,Stronger,and Greater than ever before - We love you Sir🤲👳🏾‍♂️💪#AlHamdulillah #iMHim

Just obtained photo of Bill Kapri, AKA Rapper Kodak Black after he was arrested tonight. Official statement from Marshals: after an extensive investigation conducted by the US Marshals, ATF, and Miami Dade PD North Side Gang Unit, Kapri, was arrested as he arrived... pic.twitter.com/IHVzAoNStI

— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) May 12, 2019

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Educational:

🍫😋 Mary Jane Edibles (Weed Brownies)

"Space Cakes"
(Weed Edibles) 

Servings: 10 slices

NOTE: 3 STEPS... Everything here made from scratch! If you chose to use the box brownies, then ensure you pay attention to ingredients (If  for example your recipe calls for a 1/2 cup of butter, use 1/4 cup of your pot butter and 1/4 cup of standard butter.)

Dosage is very important, unlike smoking, eating brownies take a long time to reach the bloodstream so you will not feel an instant high. This does not mean you eat more! Gauge your consumption, especially if you're trying this for the 1st time. Good luck!

This website does not sell Cannabis or “weed” Edibles or any Cannabis-containing substances. City Chic Island Kick does not condone the consumption of Cannabis, Cannabis concentrates, Cannabis Edibles or any other Cannabis or Hemp product(s).

This website provides information, and much of the information and recipes contained within these websites comes from outside contributors, independent contractors, freelancers, and others.

STEP 1: 

Baking Tools:
1- Oven
2- large pots
1- 13"x 9" Baking pan 
1-2 Aluminum foil or        parchment paper sheets 
1-Weed grinder 
1-Whisk 
1-Wooden spoon



All Ingredients:
15 grams of Legal Cannabis or Marijuana 'Weed' (Chose a desired strain, based on social setting - Indica or Sativa)

Method 1: 1 Decarboxylation
Preheat oven to 240ºF. It would be a plus to have a thermometer. This will gauge and create a more accurate temperature to avoid burning or under cooking etc.
With clean fingers, break leaves into separate smaller pieces, then place on the baking sheet pan.
Place sheet in the oven for 30-40 min. based on the strength of the marijuana. (I advise you not to take your eyes off of it for long, check every 15 mins.) Do not open over, look from glass or crack open just enough to peep inside. When golden brown, move marijuana from oven and let cool. Once cooled, put toasted weed in a food processor using the pulse setting or a grinder can be used to ground the weed.

MAKING of "CANNABUTTER" 

(Cannabis-infused butter)

STEP 2: 

Ingredients:
10 grams of Cannabis (Decarboxylated)
1 butter
1 cheesecloth or substitute with coffee filters, or fine wire sieve, 

Method: 2

Melt the butter. Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of butter into a pot. Simmer on low and let the butter melt. Adding water helps to regulate the temperature and prevents the butter from scorching. Add the cannabis. As the butter begins to melt, add in your coarsely ground cannabis product.
Simmer. Maintain low heat (ideally above 160ºF but never exceeding 200ºF) and let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. The mixture should never come to a full boil.
Strain the cannabutter by setting a funnel on top of a jar and line it with the cheesecloth. Once the butter has cooled off, pour it over the cheesecloth funnel and allow it to strain freely. (Note: Squeezing the cheesecloth may push more unwanted plant material through, so patiently allow it to strain itself).
Refrigerate the jar of butter. If excess water forms at the bottom of the jar, you can remove the solid butter with a knife and drain the water out. (The butter will need to refrigerate for about 2 hours before removing the water.)

STEP 3: 


Ingredients:
Cannabutter (From step 2)
1/3 cup - cocoa powder 
2 sticks of butter (unsalted)
6 - large eggs
1 cup - white sugar
2 tbsp. Water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4- kosher salt

1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 baking powder 

Method: 3

Preheat you oven to 325°F (162°C).
Grease your brownie pan with regular butter. We suggest you use a stainless steel pan since they will prevent your brownies from sticking.
Add sugar, cocoa, vanilla, salt, water and cannabutter to the mixing bowl. Whisk to blend all the ingredients together. Add eggs, one at a time, beating them as hard as you can with a whisk until the mixture is glossy. Add flour to the bowl and whisk the entire mixture for about 3 minutes.
Bake the mix for about 20-30 minutes. Just like with any other brownies, you can find out whether they are done by poking them with a toothpick inserted until it comes out clean.
Place on metal wire rack to cool. Cut into bite size pieces. 

Dosage is very important, unlike smoking, eating brownies take a long time to reach the bloodstream so you will not feel an instant high. This does not mean you eat more! Gauge your consumption, especially if you're trying this for the 1st time. Good luck!

Bon appetit!👌

FUN FACT:
There’s a reason why marijuana is most commonly smoked rather than eaten. Without heating it up or burning it, raw weed is actually non-psychoactive, chock full of THCA, and actually considered a “superfood” by some, who note 400 different chemical compounds inside the plant, including vitamins, essential oils, and acids.


WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA EDIBLES?

• Psychotic episodes
• Hallucinations
• Paranoia
• Panic attacks
• Impaired motor ability