Troy Warren

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Los Angeles: Gunman dead, 2 wounded after random attack at California beach pier

Los Angeles: Gunman dead, 2 wounded after random attack at California beach pier

City News, In The News,
By Richard Winton, Matthew Ormseth and Gregory Yee, Los Angeles Times Troy Warren for LosAngelesNewsAndTalk.Com  Gunshot victims, including a teenage boy, expected to survive A man killed by Redondo Beach police Wednesday night randomly targeted people on the pier in a hail of gunfire, authorities said a day after the shootings. Police officers from across the South Bay region of L.A. raced to the Redondo Beach Pier about 8:20 p.m. local time after a flood of 911 calls reported an active shooter firing at people in the shopping and dining hot spot.     Once there, they found a teenage boy…
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29
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UGA study finds pecans can help to lower cholesterol

UGA study finds pecans can help to lower cholesterol

Health
By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health Pecans are high in healthy fatty acids and fiber, both of which have been linked to lower cholesterol Your elevated cholesterol levels might be driving you nuts, so it’s only right that a nut — specifically, the pecan — can help lower them. A new study by researchers at the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences reports the tree nut can dramatically improve your cholesterol. Researchers reported participants who ate pecans experienced a 5% drop in total cholesterol and a 6-9% drop in LDL. For context, they compared their…
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KISS postpones Lakewood date after Paul Stanley gets COVID-19

KISS postpones Lakewood date after Paul Stanley gets COVID-19

COVID-19, Music, , ,
By Rodney Ho, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Music #COVID-19 The concert was set for August 29. A new date has not been announced yet. KISS is postponing its concert Sunday, August 29, at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood after Paul Stanley caught COVID-19. The popular rock group has not set a new date yet in Atlanta but people who hold tickets can use them at the later date. The tour, which is supposedly the band’s final one, is ironically dubbed End of the Road. The news broke last week just four dates into the tour. Stanley himself said on…
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29
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NATIONAL LEMON JUICE DAY – August 29

NATIONAL LEMON JUICE DAY – August 29

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL LEMON JUICE DAY When the sun is blazing high in the sky, National Lemon Juice Day comes along just in time to bring a refreshing squeeze to just about anything. On August 29th, celebrate with a tart drop of lemon juice in your cooking, beverages, or freshen up the world around you. These brightly colored sour fruits originated in the Himalayan Mountains millions of years ago. However, they have evolved since then, and today the citrus fruit is grown commercially in temperate climates. In the United States, California and Arizona produce more lemons…
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Why the Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ Matters

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Why the Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ Matters

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BY KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment The columnist (and former 'Jeopardy!' contestant) argues that the media focus on Mike Richards' insensitive comments misses a deeper issue with the host search that "suggests the problem may not be just a bad branch, but a rotten root." The focus on the sudden stepping down of newly selected Jeopardy! host Mike Richards over insensitive and out-of-touch sexist comments misses the deeper reason the show’s search for a new host has become such a dramatic public debacle. The way the show’s producers handled the transition from the Golden Age of Trebek is just as insensitive and…
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Best Ever Dill Pickles

Best Ever Dill Pickles

Foodie,
BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie Use this easy dill pickle recipe to transform ordinary cucumbers into the star of your sandwich. In just four steps, you'll have canned dill pickles in pint jars. We have variations to change up the flavor (including refrigerator dill pickles), too! Choose pickling cucumbers that are firm and bright-colored with no soft spots.       Directions Step 1 Thoroughly scrub cucumbers with a soft vegetable brush in plenty of cold running water. Remove stems and blossoms; slice off each blossom end. Cut cucumbers lengthwise into quarters. Step 2 In a 4- to 5-qt.…
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Creative House Number Ideas for Every Style

Creative House Number Ideas for Every Style

Home & Garden
By Caitlin Sole | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Update your home's curb appeal with these house number ideas. Try our DIY projects for every skill level and architectural style. House numbers might be a small piece of an exterior facade, but they are important for both function and beauty. Fortunately, you don't have to settle for plain plastic numbers. There are tons of creative ideas for house numbers that can add style and personalization to your exterior. When selecting house numbers, first consider the architectural style of your home. For a contemporary home, consider a streamlined house number design; cottage-style homes, on the…
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29
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T-Mobile CEO says ‘truly sorry’ for hack of 50 million users’ data

T-Mobile CEO says ‘truly sorry’ for hack of 50 million users’ data

Digital, In The News,
By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #Digital T-Mobile says it has notified nearly all of the millions of customers whose personal data was stolen and that it is “truly sorry” for the breach. What’s happening CEO Mike Sievert said in a written statement Friday that the company spends lots of effort to try to stay ahead of criminal hackers “but we didn’t live up to the expectations we have for ourselves to protect our customers. Knowing that we failed to prevent this exposure is one of the hardest parts of this event.” The company disclosed earlier in August that…
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28
2021
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Residents warned as Louisiana braces for Hurricane Ida

Residents warned as Louisiana braces for Hurricane Ida

In The News,
By REBECCA SANTANA and KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT Residents across Louisiana’s coast rushed to prepare for the approach of an intensifying Hurricane Ida NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Weather forecasters warned residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast to rush preparations Saturday in anticipation of an intensifying Hurricane Ida, which is expected to bring winds as high as 130 mph (209 kph), life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain when it slams ashore in Louisiana on Sunday. Highways on the northern Gulf Coast saw steady traffic as people moved to get out of the storm’s way. Trucks pulling…
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