Troy Warren

2670 Posts
Apr
24
2022
By Troy Warren
This 12-year old genius made $400k in 9 hours selling NFTs!

This 12-year old genius made $400k in 9 hours selling NFTs!

Crypto, NFT, , , ,
Troy Warren for CNT #NFT  #Crypto Weird Whales is an NFT collection created by twelve-year-old programmer Benyamin from London, UK who began learning to code at the age of five. The project started as an educational endeavour. Benyamin created all the base and trait layers for the whales (normal, zombie, ape, alien), he then generated 3350 unique digital collectibles programmatically using an open-source Python script. The project success and backstory forms a core part of early NFT, generative art and digital collectible history. It has been featured in The New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC, The Telegraph, The Guardian, ITV…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Why NFTs Have Become Such A Popular Asset

Why NFTs Have Become Such A Popular Asset

Crypto, NFT, ,
Troy Warren for CNT #NFT #CryptoNon-fungible tokens or NFTs have become one of the biggest assets in the world as of late. They have taken the world by storm and their popularity has been at an all-time high since 2021. Let’s discuss the reasons why NFTs are such a popular asset nowadays.When you look at social media, it is rare to not see a post about NFTs. They are such a big asset that people are flooding their social media feeds with posts about NFTs and some people are perplexed about it.Many people are drawn to the idea of owning…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Joe Rogan Claims Massive Subscriber Boost Due to Recent Controversies

Joe Rogan Claims Massive Subscriber Boost Due to Recent Controversies

Business, Entertainment, ,
BY JAMES HIBBERD | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Business #EntertainmentThe podcaster says his recent headlines gained him two million new Spotify listeners, though sources counter that his subscriber growth has been consistent.Joe Rogan says his recent controversy has given his Spotify podcast even more horsepower.The podcaster claims the media frenzy over anti-vax conspiracy theorist guests and his past use of the N-word has netted him two million additional subscribers.In Friday’s episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the comic and UFC commentator was asked by his guest, British political commentator Douglas Murray, about the uproar.“You have been put through the wringer…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Intense exercise while dieting might reduce cravings for fatty food

Intense exercise while dieting might reduce cravings for fatty food

Health,
By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HealthRat study finds desire for high-fat food pellets decreased when the rodents exercised more vigorouslyHave you ever driven by a Sonic on your way home from the gym and just couldn’t resist your craving for a peanut butter milkshake? A new study suggests you might be able to eliminate that craving by exercising more intensely.It seems to have worked for rats that exercised intensely on a 30-day diet. The rodents were able to resist the high-fat food pellets offered after a workout.Researchers at Washington State University designed their experiment to test…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Delta ends mask mandate on flights

Delta ends mask mandate on flights

Travel, ,
By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #TravelMasks are also no longer required at Hartsfield-JacksonDelta Air Lines said late Monday it would stop requiring masks on flights following a federal judge’s decision voiding the federal mask mandate for transportation.Atlanta-based Delta posted a statement saying that effective immediately, masks are optional for its crew members and customers. Rivals including United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines also said they would drop their mask requirements in the wake of the federal judge’s ruling and an announcement by the White House that the Transportation Security Administration would not enforce the provision.Hartsfield-Jackson…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Pandemic economy: Americans richer, but wealth gap a roller coaster

Pandemic economy: Americans richer, but wealth gap a roller coaster

Editors Picks, Money, ,
By Michael E. Kanell, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicks #MoneyMost Americans have gotten wealthier during the pandemic, despite a deadly disease that upended the economy.But economic inequality, after narrowing in 2020, appeared to widen again in 2021 as the federal government’s massive financial rescue programs began winding down.What happens next to the size of the economic pie and how it gets sliced are open questions, even more so than in pre-pandemic times, amid greater uncertainty than normal.Soaring inflation is eroding Americans’ purchasing power and raising the threat of a recession that would hurt everyone’s economic fortunes. A surge…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Why Are EVs So Quick?

Why Are EVs So Quick?

Cars,
BY JOHN VOELCKER | CarAndDriver.ComTroy Warren for CNT #CarsHere are the reasons that some of the quickest-accelerating cars on the planet are electric.EVs are quick. Our testing has revealed that multiple mainstream EVs—including various sedans and SUVs that make no claim of being high-performance vehicles—can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than 5.0 seconds. Of 16 vehicles we've tested in the past decade that blasted to 60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds—supercar territory in the gasoline world—three of them were EVs.Why are many of the latest EVs so quick? It's down to the basic differences between electric…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Starbucks Is Adding a Big Bonus for Bringing Your Reusable Cup

Starbucks Is Adding a Big Bonus for Bringing Your Reusable Cup

Foodie,
By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieFor years, Starbucks has been talking about, and searching for, a more environmentally-friendly alternative to disposable cups, notably via the NextGen Cup Challenge, of which the coffee chain was a founding partner. Finally, last month, Starbucks felt confident in announcing plans to "create a cultural movement towards reusables" by 2025. However, exactly what a "cultural movement" entails and how the brand planned to get there was still vague, hinting at a multi-pronged approach of convenience and incentives.For the latter, in honor of Earth Day on April 22, this week Starbucks announced one…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
8 Bathroom Items You Need to Get Rid of ASAP 2022

8 Bathroom Items You Need to Get Rid of ASAP 2022

Home & Garden,
By Jessica Bennett | BHG.ComTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenIt's time to ditch these clutter-causing, grime-collecting items. Clear out your cabinets and drawers for a cleaner, more organized bathroom. Bathrooms are the center of busy morning routines, nightly regimens, and a variety of basic needs throughout the day. With all this activity comes clutter, and in a typically small room like the bathroom, you can't afford to waste space on items you don't need. Some of the most common culprits of bathroom clutter, such as expired medications and cosmetics, can even pose a hazard to your health.Clearing out items that are past…
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