Troy Warren

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Feb
19
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAY February 19, 2022

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAY February 19, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAYRecognized by the US National Confectioners Association, National Chocolate Mint Day is observed annually across the nation on February 19th. This holiday has been set aside for all the chocolate mint lovers to eat their favorite treats all day long.The Aztecs and Mayans are given much credit for their ways with chocolate. And while chocolate was brought back to Europeans, they were not fond of the dark, bitter bean, so they used more for medicinal purposes.As it was mostly consumed as a hot beverage, Europeans mixed mint, cinnamon and other spices to make…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
Oscars to Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Most Attendees, but Not Performers or Presenters

Oscars to Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Most Attendees, but Not Performers or Presenters

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BY REBECCA KEEGAN | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #COVID-19  #Entertainment  #EditorsPicksThe Academy will rely on testing alone for a small portion of people attending the March 27 ceremony.This year’s Oscars will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for most of the people in the audience at the show — but not for its performers and presenters, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided Thursday that nominees and guests must show proof of vaccination and two negative PCR tests, as first reported by the New York Times. But while a production like the Oscars has the…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
2022 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Brings an Attitude

2022 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Brings an Attitude

Cars,
BY DEREK POWELL | CarAndDriver.ComTroy Warren for CNT #CarsLand Rover's 518-hp brute remains righteously excessive even with four doors.While performance SUVs may be a dime a dozen these days, it's taken some time for automakers to apply their fire-breathing formulas to more utilitarian offerings. Land Rover, for example, is just now bringing a rumble to the jungle with its V-8-powered Defender. But as block-shaped missiles with six-figure price tags go, it was worth the wait. Safaris will never be the same.If the Defender V8's recipe seems familiar, it's because Mercedes-AMG used a similar playbook when transforming Benz's rugged G-class into…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
How healthy sleeping habits can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

How healthy sleeping habits can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Health,
By Anagha Ramakrishnan, for The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HealthA new study has discovered a link between Alzheimer’s disease and the natural sleep-wake cycle, or circadian rhythm, which could lead to potential treatment options.Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease and the most common type of dementia that causes memory loss. This degenerative disease affects more than six million Americans and is the cause of death for one in three seniors, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.While it’s already known that Alzheimer’s disease is associated with the brain’s inability to clear the buildup of a protein called amyloid-beta, the research published…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
Disney launches new neighborhood community

Disney launches new neighborhood community

Home & Garden,
By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenLive in a world of magic and imagination with Disney’s new neighborhood community.On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Company announced the launch of “Storyliving by Disney,” a residential community aimed at Disney fans. The concept for the community will be developed by Disney Imagineers in collaboration with developers and homebuilders.“These master-planned communities are intended to inspire residents to foster new friendships, pursue their interests and write the next exciting chapter in their lives — all while enjoying the attention to detail, unique amenities and special touches that are Disney hallmarks,” Disney said…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
Home prices up 23.5% from a year ago, with investors fueling the surge

Home prices up 23.5% from a year ago, with investors fueling the surge

Business,
By Michael E. Kanell, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #BusinessHedge funds and corporations have been buying up houses in metro Atlanta, adding fuel to an already hot market in which buyers are frequently bidding against each other as they try to find their next home among the shrinking options.“There is a complete imbalance of supply and demand,” said Kristen Jones, owner of Re/Max Around Atlanta Realty. “I don’t think we will continue to see the double-digit appreciation that we have seen over the past two years, but prices will continue to rise.”The median price of a home sold in…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
Food Delivery Apps Want to Deliver More Than Your Meal

Food Delivery Apps Want to Deliver More Than Your Meal

Foodie,
By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieGrubhub has expanded a partnership with 7-Eleven, while Uber Eats used its Super Bowl commercial to promote the delivery of non-food items.The next time you're craving a late-night pint of ice cream or a mid-morning can of Red Bull, Grubhub hopes you'll double-tap their app and place an order through them. Grubhub has announced a partnership with 7-Eleven that allows Grubhub customers to order on-demand convenience store go-to's like snacks, drinks, and some toiletries.The Grubhub Goods program is expanding to 3,000 locations throughout the United States, after a successful test run in…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY February 18, 2022

NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY February 18, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY National Caregivers Day on the third Friday in February honors the health care professionals across the country providing long-term and hospice care. Around the nation, dedicated health care professionals serve those who require long-term or hospice care. They provide vital services, reassuring patients and the families who care about them. Often loved ones require care we are not able to provide. We are either not physically able or do not have the skills or means to provide them. Expert caregivers are trained to provide round-the-clock services in safe environments. Their care enables…
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Feb
14
2022
By Troy Warren
Don’t nurse that Moscow mule — it could become a health hazard

Don’t nurse that Moscow mule — it could become a health hazard

Health,
By Jim Robbins, Kaiser Health NewsTroy Warren for CNT #HealthIngesting copper is not entirely bad; it’s a matter of degreeHELENA, Mont. — The popular cocktail known as the Moscow mule supposedly gets some of its flavor from the frosty copper mug it’s served in — the shiny metal oxidizes slightly and enhances the drink’s aroma and effervescence.Flavor, however, is not the only thing the copper cup imparts.In 2017, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division issued a warning about serving beverages — such as the Moscow mule — or acidic foods in copper containers. A week later, a chemistry professor call that…
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