Troy Warren

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22
2022
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NATIONAL BLONDE BROWNIE DAY

NATIONAL BLONDE BROWNIE DAY

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL BLONDE BROWNIE DAYNational Blonde Brownie Day on January 22nd recognizes a treat often referred to as blondies.Almost everyone knows that a blonde brownie is similar to a chocolate brownie. In place of cocoa, bakers use brown sugar when making this delicious brownie, giving it a sweet-tooth-satisfying molasses flavor!Click play and enjoy a story about National Blonde Brownie Day featuring our founder, Marlo Anderson. If you enjoy the 2-minute show, subscribe with your favorite podcast player.Most people like to add white chocolate or chocolate chips to their blonde brownies or other things like nuts, toffee, or…
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Jan
22
2022
By Troy Warren
Is there a perfect amount of time to spend in the shower?

Is there a perfect amount of time to spend in the shower?

Home & Garden
Erin Gobler | CNET.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Learn how to save money and water when you shower. Showering is something that most people do every day, or at least every other day. And while most of us consider it to be a necessity, it also accounts for a large percentage of your weekly water and electricity usage. Adjusting your shower time just slightly can not only help the environment, but it can also save you money. Keep reading to learn more about the ideal shower length, how much you can save by taking shorter showers, and how to…
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Jan
22
2022
By Troy Warren
Soar to the skies and beyond at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center

Soar to the skies and beyond at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center

Technology, ,
Geoffrey Morrison | CNET.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Technology From the early days of flight to the Space Shuttle, this amazing museum has some of the most important aircraft in history. Just outside Washington, DC, lies an annex to the world-famous Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Don't let the "annex" part throw you, though. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is one of the world's largest air museums and houses several of the most important aircraft in history. At the top of that list is the B-29 Enola Gay, which dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, in one of…
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22
2022
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2022 Lexus LX600 Broadens Its Appeal to Go It Alone

2022 Lexus LX600 Broadens Its Appeal to Go It Alone

Cars,
BY DAN EDMUNDS | CarAndDriver.ComTroy Warren for CNT #CarsThe formerly one-dimensional luxury offshoot of the Toyota Land Cruiser takes bold new steps to modernize itself for a wider audience.The 2022 Lexus LX600 has a lot of weight on its shoulders. The only thing any previous LX had to be was the luxury version of the Toyota Land Cruiser. Indeed, the original LX450 was little more than an 80-series Land Cruiser with nicer leather sold by a more upscale dealer network. Over time, the LX's styling and appointments evolved to be more distinctive, but even the presence of standard Active Height…
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Jan
21
2022
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Study highlights where you’re most likely to get COVID-19

Study highlights where you’re most likely to get COVID-19

COVID-19, Editors Picks,
By Mitchell Willetts, Charlotte ObserverTroy Warren for CNT #COVID-19  #EditorsPicksResearchers analyzed factors that hinder and aid the virus’ spread during outbreaks and superspreader eventsWhat are the odds of catching COVID-19 after a night at the movie theater? How about an afternoon at the gym, unmasked? Or an early morning jog in a neighborhood park?It’s well known that certain places and activities carry varying risks of coronavirus exposure, but a new study takes away much of the guesswork, offering clear estimates instead.Researchers behind the paper analyzed outbreaks and superspreader events and studied factors that hinder and aid the virus’ spread, to…
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Jan
21
2022
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Early treatment could tame peanut allergies in small kids

Early treatment could tame peanut allergies in small kids

Health
By CANDICE CHOI, Associated PressTroy Warren for CNT #HealthA new study finds young children might overcome their peanut allergies if treated early enoughNEW YORK — Young children might be able to overcome their peanut allergies if treated at an early enough age, according to a study published Thursday.The researchers gave increasing amounts of peanut protein powder to a group of toddlers to build up their tolerance for peanuts. After 2½ years, close to three-quarters could tolerate the equivalent of 16 peanuts without an allergic reaction. Six months after treatment stopped, one-fifth still had the same tolerance.The approach seemed to work…
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Jan
21
2022
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Stay on top of these kitchen trends for 2022

Stay on top of these kitchen trends for 2022

Home & Garden
By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenHomeowners are making room in their budgets to prioritize kitchen remodeling and renovations, according to a new study.Houzz, the leading home renovation and design platform, recently released its 2022 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study, which gathered information from 2,400 homeowners who are planning, in the middle of, or have recently completed a kitchen renovation.“We’re seeing a rise in overall kitchen renovation spend as homeowners not only splurge on specific features but also make major modifications to the kitchen layout, systems and walls, many of which require the assistance of licensed home professionals,”…
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21
2022
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Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Singer and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ ‘Fight Club’ Actor, Dies at 74

Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Singer and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ ‘Fight Club’ Actor, Dies at 74

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BY ABID RAHMAN | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #EntertainmentThe rock star sold over 100 million records worldwide and appeared in over 50 movies and television series.Meat Loaf, the rock star behind the monster-selling Bat Out of Hell trilogy of albums who was famed for his booming voice and theatrical stage presence and also made memorable appearances in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Fight Club, has died. He was 74.The singer died Thursday night with wife Deborah and daughters Pearl and Amanda at his side, his agent Michael Greene confirmed in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “We know how…
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21
2022
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World Health Organization Says COVID-Related Travel Restrictions Should Be Lifted

World Health Organization Says COVID-Related Travel Restrictions Should Be Lifted

COVID-19, Travel,
DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Travel  #COVID-19The World Health Organization (WHO) announced new recommendations for countries to lift or ease existing COVID-19-related travel restrictions.According to VOANews.com, the WHO’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee said during a recent meeting that coronavirus-related restrictions “do not provide added value and continue to contribute to the economic and social stress experienced by citizens.”WHO officials said the unmitigated spread of the Omicron variant shows the ineffectiveness of travel restrictions over time. The agency revealed safety measures such as masking, testing, isolation/quarantine and vaccination “should be based on risk assessments to avoid placing an…
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