Troy Warren

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19
2021
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McCormick Is Hiring a ‘Director of Taco Relations’ with a $100,000 Paycheck

McCormick Is Hiring a ‘Director of Taco Relations’ with a $100,000 Paycheck

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT Anyone is welcome to apply regardless of their taco experience. Creating headline-worthy "dream jobs" has become a popular marketing trend — featuring titles like Chief Noodle Officer (for Top Ramen), Chief Biscuit Officer(for Red Lobster), and Chief Thirst Officer (surprisingly, not for Instagram). But as these somewhat satirical names imply, the extent to which these positions are actually real jobs with real responsibilities and real pay can vary significantly. For instance, Slice's Head of Pizza gets paid mainly in pizza: Not the worst gig, just don't quit your day job. But McCormick's new "Director of Taco Relations" — though…
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Jul
18
2021
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Chip Shortage Is Now Affecting Actual New Car Sales Numbers

Chip Shortage Is Now Affecting Actual New Car Sales Numbers

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BY SEBASTIAN BLANCO | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT Analysts at Black Book said June saw new-car sales down 14 percent as existing inventory was cleaned out. The backlog of available new-car inventory is getting cleaned out after production was hit by the pandemic and related problems including the chip shortage, according to the data and analytics team at Black Book. New-car sales in June were down around 14 percent compared to pre-pandemic numbers from 2019, according to the data and analytics team at Black Book. It's likely to get worse in the near term, as the number of new vehicles available in…
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Jul
18
2021
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ALERT: Study shows potential dangers of artificial sweeteners

ALERT: Study shows potential dangers of artificial sweeteners

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Researchers suggest saccharin, sucralose and aspartame can cause healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut wall Numerous studies have been done on artificial sweeteners, with some showing they can alter the number and type of bacteria in the gut. A new study, however, led by academics from Anglia Ruskin University, has demonstrated that sweeteners can also make the bacteria pathogenic, or causing disease. The researchers suggest common artificial sweeteners can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut wall, potentially leading to serious health…
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Jul
18
2021
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Preferred Hotel Group Unveils Updates To I Prefer Hotel Rewards Program

Preferred Hotel Group Unveils Updates To I Prefer Hotel Rewards Program

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Troy Warren for CNT   Preferred Hotel Group – which operates Preferred Hotels & Resorts and the newly launched Beyond Green – today announced a series of much-anticipated updates to its I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program. From the brand-new Explorer and Authority membership tiers and new earning and redemption options to a selection of new independent hotel experiences and a first-time Refer-A-Friend bonus offer, these latest developments address the shifting demands of today’s travelers and the continued evolution of the program. “Over the past year, our loyal I Prefer Hotel Rewards members have shared consistent feedback requesting greater value and differentiation in…
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Jul
18
2021
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From Seth Rogen to Jay-Z: Stars Crowd Into the Expanding Weed Market

From Seth Rogen to Jay-Z: Stars Crowd Into the Expanding Weed Market

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BY KIRSTEN CHUBA | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT "If you’re smart enough, you get in," says Snoop Dogg of the rush to use celebrity stoner cred to jump-start marijuana brands as sales climb and more states legalize cannabis. Hollywood and marijuana long have been inextricably linked, from Cheech & Chong establishing the stoner comedy genre with 1978’s Up in Smoke to beloved weed-based hits like The Big Lebowski, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and Pineapple Express. In recent years, though, Hollywood’s involvement with marijuana has transitioned offscreen and into business, with celebrities launching their own cannabis lines and companies. Seth Rogen, Jay-Z, Jim Belushi, Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, Wiz…
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Jul
18
2021
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Box Office: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Benches ‘Black Widow’ With $31.7M Win

Box Office: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Benches ‘Black Widow’ With $31.7M Win

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BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Malcolm D. Lee's film — starring LeBron James — came in ahead of expectations in North America thanks to a strong family turnout and a diverse audience. LeBron James was King of the box office this weekend. Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring the basketball great, beat holdover Black Widow to top the chart with a better-than-expected domestic debut of $31.7 million from 3,956 theaters. Marvel and Disney’s Black Widow fell to No. 2 in its second outing with $26.3 million. The superhero pic suffered a steep 67 percent decline, one of the biggest drops ever for a…
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Jul
18
2021
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Biden on Facebook: ‘They’re killing people’ with vaccine misinformation

Biden on Facebook: ‘They’re killing people’ with vaccine misinformation

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Salvador Rodriguez | CNBC.Com Troy Warren for CNT   KEY POINTS President Joe Biden on Friday said platforms like Facebook are killing people by allowing Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on their services. White House press secretary Jen Psaki earlier Friday said Facebook needs to do more to fight misinformation regarding coronavirus vaccines. Psaki’s comments come one day after she said the Biden administration was flagging problematic posts that spread misinformation for Facebook. President Joe Biden on Friday said platforms like Facebook are killing people by allowing Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on their services. Asked what his message was to platforms like Facebook regarding Covid disinformation, Biden said…
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Jul
18
2021
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Good News Homebuyers: Housing Market Shift is Coming

Good News Homebuyers: Housing Market Shift is Coming

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Catherine Reagor | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for CNT Sellers’ grip on housing market is starting to slip. The supply of homes for sale has steadily been climbing for the past few months, giving buyers worn out by bidding wars and new monthly home price records a better chance to close on one. Drops in listing prices are on the rise too. Home listings are up almost 43% since late February, according to the Cromford Report. And price reductions in homes listed for sale have jumped 102% since mid-February. It’s also taking a couple days longer for homes to sell because buyers have more choices. “We are seeing…
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