Troy Warren

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Starz Launches Lionsgate Play Streaming App in the Philippines

Starz Launches Lionsgate Play Streaming App in the Philippines

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BY ETAN VLESSING | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #business #digital #entertainment Cecilia Marino, as general manager, leads the Hollywood studio's international streaming app business in the market. Starz has launched its international streaming app, Lionsgate Play, in the Philippines. Cecilia Marino has been tapped as general manager for that market, where she will report to Rohit Jain, managing director of emerging markets in Asia. The rollout of the Lionsgate Play regional service in the Philippines follows the StarzPlay app launching in India, Indonesia and elsewhere in the South Asian market. “The Philippines is an indispensable market for the South Asian business, and I am…
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06
2021
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Restaurant Vaccine Requirements: Here’s What You Need to Know

Restaurant Vaccine Requirements: Here’s What You Need to Know

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By Kristen Hawley | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #foodie As COVID-19 variants emerge, restaurants are looking for guests to show proof of vaccination or negative test results in order to avoid shutting down dining rooms again. San Francisco chef Seth Stowaway had plans for his new, 26-seat restaurant, Osito, before COVID-19 hit. The high-end concept, slated to open in a few months, revolves around one long communal table where strangers are encouraged to interact—not exactly a COVID-era dining experience. As the pandemic wore on and the restaurant's opening crept closer, Stowaway figured he'd break the big table into small ones. Groups…
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Aug
05
2021
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Phoenix: Innovative technology and service solutions for confronting a pandemic

Phoenix: Innovative technology and service solutions for confronting a pandemic

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By Cemile Kavountzis, for STChealth Troy Warren for PhoenixNewsAndTalk.Com #covid-19 #business Innovation and empowerment in company culture create a great place to work. The lifesaving practice of vaccination is often traced back to Edward Jenner, an English country doctor who performed the first vaccine for small pox in 1796. However, there is evidence of vaccine research as far back as the 1500s. Today, vaccines are preventative care targeting preventable diseases, such as measles and whooping cough. There have been many milestones in the battle against devastating illnesses. Looking back, the U.S. had successfully eradicated small pox by 1949, a disease which continued…
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05
2021
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Phoenix: Hundreds of COVID-19 safety complaints were filed in Arizona. Only 1% led to citations

Phoenix: Hundreds of COVID-19 safety complaints were filed in Arizona. Only 1% led to citations

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Rebekah L. Sanders, Arizona Republic Troy Warren for PhoenixNewsAndTalk.Com #covid-19 More than 300 complaints reported COVID-19 safety problems in workplaces, but Arizona regulators cited three companies for virus-related violations. More than 300 Arizonans reported COVID-19 safety problems in their workplaces in the first 12 months of the pandemic, but state regulators cited only three companies for pandemic-related violations, according to public records obtained by The Arizona Republic. The fines ranged from $900 to $3,000. Few workplaces were inspected. The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health closed about seven out of eight cases with no site visit after employers described their compliance…
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05
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Roku Reaches 55M Active Users as Total Streaming Hours Fall Behind

Roku Reaches 55M Active Users as Total Streaming Hours Fall Behind

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BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #business #digital Streaming hours decreased by 1 billion compared to the previous quarter. Roku added 1.5 million active accounts in the second quarter of this year for a total of 55.1 million active users, according to the company’s latest quarterly earnings, showing a slight decline in growth compared to the pandemic-fueled surge seen last year. Net revenue reached $645 million for the quarter, with profit totaling $338 million. But player gross profit fell into the negatives, costing the company $6.7 million and representing a 180 percent decrease year over year. Total streaming hours…
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05
2021
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Kathy Griffin Shares Update After Surgery: “I Fear Drugs and Addiction More Than Cancer”

Kathy Griffin Shares Update After Surgery: “I Fear Drugs and Addiction More Than Cancer”

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BY ABBEY WHITE | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #lifestyle #celebrity Griffin opened up in a social media post on Wednesday following her lung cancer diagnosis, declaring that after a year of sobriety: "I now know I can do this and anything I want without those devil pills." Kathy Griffin shared an update on her condition after announcing that she had lung cancer and would undergo surgery on Monday, saying that while she’s OK, the post-surgery experience has been more than she expected. “To be honest, this cancer surgery was a little more than I had anticipated. Tonight will be my first night…
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05
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NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY – August 5

NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY – August 5

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Troy Warren for CNT #celebrations   NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY  On August 5th National Underwear Day provides an opportunity to wear your favorite undergarments. Boxers. Briefs. Panties. Tighty-whities. No matter what you call them, our underthings provide a layer of comfort.  Many Americans have heard their mother’s warning. “Make sure to always wear clean underwear. You never know when you will be in an accident!” While there are other reasons to wear fresh underwear, this is the one that often comes to mind. Underwear is the layer of clothing worn closest to the body and under the outer clothing. It protects…
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05
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8 Creative Ways to Use Leftover Tile for DIY Decor

8 Creative Ways to Use Leftover Tile for DIY Decor

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By Beth Eslinger and Jessica Bennett | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #homegarden Repurpose remnants from larger redos with these clever leftover tile projects. We'll show you how to personalize furniture and decor using extra tiles. When purchasing tile for a project, it's generally a good idea to order extra in case you make a mistake or break a few during installation. But if you're left with surplus tile after your backsplash or shower is finished, consider how you can repurpose it instead of throwing it away. These clever DIYs use leftover tile to personalize plain furniture and create custom decor.  Whichever project you choose, keep…
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05
2021
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Los Angeles: Robert Durst expected to testify at murder trial

Los Angeles: Robert Durst expected to testify at murder trial

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By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press Troy Warren for LosAngelesNewsAndTalk.Com New York real estate heir Robert Durst is expected to take stand at his Los Angeles County murder trial New York real estate heir Robert Durst is expected to take the stand in his own defense in a Los Angeles County court Thursday in a rare move considered extremely risky for a defendant in a murder trial. Durst is charged with killing his best friend Susan Berman, who was shot and killed in her home in 2000. Prosecutors are set to resume their cross-examination of the only other defense witness, false…
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