Troy Warren

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Microlino EV, Adorable Two-Seater, Going into Production in Europe

Microlino EV, Adorable Two-Seater, Going into Production in Europe

Cars,
BY JAY RAMEY | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars The Isetta-style microcar is getting ready to roll off the assembly line in Italy, after delays caused by the pandemic. Microlino 2.0 production is slated to start in March 2022 in Turin, Italy, with the first deliveries expected in April or May. The bubble car will go on sale in Switzerland first, before spreading to other western European markets. With an estimated top range of 143 miles when equipped with a 14.0-kWh battery, the Microlino 2.0 could prove to be a popular alternative to other small EVs as well as…
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18
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Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard in $68.7B Video Game Mega-Deal

Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard in $68.7B Video Game Mega-Deal

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BY ALEX WEPRIN | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Digital  #Business  #GamingThe sale comes as the video game publisher has grappled with its own #MeToo reckoning.Tech giant Microsoft will buy the video game publisher Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal that would reshape the gaming landscape.The deal, if completed, would bring together Microsoft, which owns the Xbox game platform and Xbox Game Studios (which owns Bethesda Softworks and 343 Industries, among other game publishers) and Activision, owner of the Call of Duty, Warcraft and Tony Hawk franchises, among others.Microsoft will become the world’s third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent…
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Why Hollywood Is Private Equity’s New Money Machine

Why Hollywood Is Private Equity’s New Money Machine

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BY ALEX WEPRIN | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Entertainment  #BusinessThe Wall Street logic with the studio buys is that the real estate will appreciate in value, while the non-stop demand in film and TV productions provide steady and stable cashflow.Private equity is doubling down on Hollywood.After dipping their toes in the water through the talent agencies (TPG owns a majority stake in CAA, while Silver Lake is the largest external shareholder in Endeavor), investment firms have been on a spending spree, snapping up stakes in production entities, or financing new vehicles like Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs’ Candle Media to…
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Americans Still Don’t Understand the Risks of Eating Raw Flour, Research Reveals

Americans Still Don’t Understand the Risks of Eating Raw Flour, Research Reveals

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieRaw flour can cause food poisoning, but two recent studies suggest most Americans either don't know or don't care.With foodborne illness, some foods are hammered into our heads as potential hazards. Be careful with those oysters. Make sure you've cooked that burger all the way through. Wash your hands after handling raw chicken. But in practice, all sorts of foods can become contaminated: For instance, vegetables are almost as likely to spread E. coli as beef.Along those lines, flour may seem innocent enough, a common ingredient found in relatively safe foods like…
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18
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NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY

NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY National Winnie the Pooh Day on January 18th commemorates author A.A. Milne’s birthday in 1882. He brought the adorable, honey-loving bear to life in his stories, which also featured his son, Christopher Robin. Milne’s lovable Pooh Bear, as he was fondly called, is a fictional bear inspired by a black bear named Winnie. Winnie lived at the London Zoo during World War I. The author’s son, Christopher Robin, would visit the bear often and named his own teddy bear after her and a swan named Pooh. This friendship inspired a…
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Jan
17
2022
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY On the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr Day honors the American clergyman, activist, Civil Rights Movement leader. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) is best known for his role in advancing civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King has become a national icon in the history of American progressivism. Education A gifted and friendly student, King attended Morehouse College, earning a B.A. in sociology. Combining a passion for racial equality with a rediscovered spirituality, King then attended Crozer Theological Seminary, following in…
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Prince Harry files court claim over UK police protection

Prince Harry files court claim over UK police protection

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By SYLVIA HUI, Associated PressTroy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicksLONDON (AP) — Prince Harry has filed a claim for a judicial review against the British government’s decision not to let him personally pay for police protection while in the U.K.The Duke of Sussex’s legal representative said Saturday that Harry wants to bring his children Archie and Lilibet to visit his home country from the U.S. but that is too risky without police protection.The representative said Harry wanted to fund the police protection himself. His private security team in the U.S. doesn't have adequate jurisdiction abroad or access to U.K. intelligence information,…
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TSA Reveals Strangest Confiscated Items From 2021

TSA Reveals Strangest Confiscated Items From 2021

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LAURIE BARATTI | TravelPulse.ComTroy Warren for CNT #TravelPlenty of us have been guilty of absent-mindedly packing an over-three-ounce bottle of some toiletry or other, and getting stopped at an airport security checkpoint due to the potentially hazardous nature of, say, our contact solution.But, then, there are always those travelers who intentionally try to smuggle some sort of contraband past the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)—some attempts are laughably inept or, perhaps, simply illustrate complete ignorance of the rules.This week, the TSA revealed its ranking of the agency’s ‘Top 10 Catches of 2021’ in the form of a quippy Twitter video.Partially, the…
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How to Add Value and Utility to NFT Art

How to Add Value and Utility to NFT Art

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Troy Warren for CNT #NFT In a world full of art, art alone is not rare. While NFT collectors often buy based on the art alone, adding a little extra to your NFT will help your work stand out among the sea of NFTs on the market. What do NFT collectors look for? When you sell an NFT, you’re selling to an audience that is very different from the traditional market. While many people still buy based on art alone, a large portion of the market is made up of collectors and investors – people who are looking for something…
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17
2022
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The FDA Is No Longer Regulating What, Exactly, French Dressing Should Be

The FDA Is No Longer Regulating What, Exactly, French Dressing Should Be

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie The federal agency is removing an outdated standard that's been on the books for 72 years. When Thursday's issue of the Federal Register is published, it will include a notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which isn't completely out of the ordinary. What is interesting is that this particular notice concerns the agency's decision to, uh, revoke the standard of identity for French dressing. The Association for Dressing and Sauces (ADS), an organization whose website says they represent "manufacturers of salad dressing, mayonnaise and condiment sauces and suppliers…
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