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National Cheesecake Day – July 30, 2021
Troy Warren for CNT National Cheesecake Day is the creamiest and yummiest holiday held on July 30 where America samples and indulges in some of the most delicious cheesecakes ever! Separately, cheese and cake are beloved all over the world. But taken together, they attract a veritable cult following. Cheesecake is thought to have originated in ancient Greece, as evidenced by its earliest mention in Greek physician, Aegimus’, a book on the art of making cheesecakes. Since then, cheesecake has been passed down through the generations and entered into the fabric of numerous cultures. HISTORY OF NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY…
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David Ayer Blasts ‘Suicide Squad’: “The Studio Cut Is Not My Movie”
BY JAMES HIBBERD | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT "I made something amazing … a handful of people have seen it," the director writes in scathing open letter. Suicide Squad director David Ayer is taking his criticism of the released version of his comic book film to a new level. With James Gunn’s upcoming reboot The Suicide Squad drawing early praise — and comparisons to Ayer’s disappointing 2016 effort — Ayer accused Warner Bros. of dramatically recutting his film from his original vision. “I put my life into Suicide Squad,” Ayer wrote in a lengthy tweet titled “My Turn.” “I made something amazing. My cut is…
Choreographer JaQuel Knight, Logitech to Help Creators Copyright Viral TikTok Dances
BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The first six selected include the creators behind the "Woah," "Savage" and "Up" dances. JaQuel Knight, the choreographer behind iconic dances for Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion, has partnered with Logitech to help 10 BIPOC creators secure copyright for viral dances they’ve created. The first six dancers are Keara Wilson, creator of the “Savage” dance; Shayné and Zhané Stanley, known as the Nae Nae Twins and creators of the “Savage Remix” dance; Young Deji, creator of “The Woah“; Mya Johnson and Chris Cotter, creators of the “Up” dance; Fullout Cortland, the choreographer behind Doja…
Pennsylvania’s Ice Cream Trail Includes 31 Stops Across the State
By Rachel Chang | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT Chill out on one of the nation's coolest food trails. Here's the scoop: The sweetest road trip this summer just might be along Pennsylvania's ice cream trail. For the fourth year, the state is shining a spotlight on its small local businesses and farms by highlighting its best creameries. This year's Pursue Your Scoops Ice Cream Trail includes three separate routes through western, south central, and eastern Pennsylvania, showcasing the most amazing cool treats that the Keystone State has to offer. Among the western Pennsylvania highlights are Kerber's Dairy in North Huntingdon, which serves up 40 flavors each day of…
This Day in History July 30, 1965 President Johnson Signed Medicare Into Law
July 30, 1965 President Johnson Signed Medicare Into Law Troy Warren for CNT
Better memory could be linked to regular walking, study says
By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Aging is an inevitable part of life. But a new study shows how you can stave off potential age-related memory issues by walking. Researchers at Colorado State University have found that people who regularly went for brisk walks for six months had better cardiovascular fitness than people who only did stretching and balance exercises for that period. They also noticed improvements in memory from walking compared to those practicing stretching and balance, Everyday Health reported. Findings were published in the journal NeuroImage. This research focused on white matter, which is a less-studied part…
COVID-19 vaccines weren’t developed in only a year, experts say
By Dana Sparks, Mayo Clinic News Network Troy Warren for CNT Today’s successes are the result of many years of coronavirus research Some people may be hesitant to be vaccinated for COVID-19 because they think COVID-19 vaccines were developed too quickly. But today’s successes are the result of many years of coronavirus research. “To say that these messenger RNA vaccines were only developed in the past year would be erroneous,” says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group. “I know some people are hesitant, and they might be fearful over some of the…
5 decorating mistakes people with good style never make
By Gabrielle Savoie | Home Decor Troy Warren for CNT How to make your home polished and put together People say that you can’t learn style — you’re either born with it or you’re not. While this may be true to some extent, we believe you can learn how to make your home polished and put together whether you’re a born stylist or not. But here’s the thing: Just like an effortlessly chic French woman has a certain je ne sais quoi, it’s hard to put your finger on what makes an interior exceptional or stand out from the rest. To…
Unruly passengers causing havoc on some flights
By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT A survey of nearly 5,000 flight attendants found 85% had dealt with unruly passengers in the first half of this year. According to the Association of Flight Attendants union survey, 17% reported a physical incident and 58% had at least five confrontations with passengers. Mask compliance is the biggest contributor, but alcohol, flight delays and cancellations are also driving the incidents, according to the union. Airlines, including Atlanta-based Delta, have put hundreds of passengers on their no-fly lists for refusal to comply with mask requirements. In one incident in December, a passenger tried to open the…