Troy Warren

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Ohio police officer runs over gunshot victim with patrol car

Ohio police officer runs over gunshot victim with patrol car

By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT   Report fails to mention incident; Springfield Police chief says it was accident An Ohio police officer has been placed on administrative leave after dashcam video revealed her patrol car ran over a Black man who was lying in the street with gunshot wounds. The incident, which the Springfield Police chief called unintentional, occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Officer Amanda Rosales was responding to the scene of a shooting when her SUV cruiser rolled over 42-year-old Eric Cole, who was lying face-up on the ground on the left side of…
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How to Paint Plastic Like a Pro

How to Paint Plastic Like a Pro

Troy Warren for CNT Whether it's a piece of lawn furniture or PVC trim, you're bound to paint plastic at some point. These tips and tricks will ensure the job gets done right. Plastics are perhaps the most difficult surfaces to paint. Their chemical composition and smooth surface do not promote good paint adhesion, and the fact that plastics can expand and contract at a greater rate than many paints leaves them vulnerable to flaking paint, even when you think you have the coating securely adhered. With proper preparation and specialty products, however, you can paint plastics and not have…
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Florida Granted Preliminary Injunction Against CDC Cruise Restrictions

Florida Granted Preliminary Injunction Against CDC Cruise Restrictions

RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   A federal judge on Friday sided with the state of Florida’s lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), saying that the government agency likely exceeded its authority by issuing a Conditional Sailing Order (CSO)preventing cruise lines from sailing from Florida ports. Judge Steven Merryday issued the state a preliminary injunction against the restrictions and guidelines of the CSO, which include such mandates as taking test cruises and implementing vaccine requirements for passengers. "This order finds that Florida is highly likely to prevail on the merits of the claim that…
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Why you might want to stop taking fish oil supplements

Why you might want to stop taking fish oil supplements

By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT   Although Omega-3 fatty acids have shown benefits for some, they could be harmful to others Omega-3 supplements have been used in clinical practice to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in patients with elevated plasma triglycerides, but a recent meta-analysis has found fish oil pills might not be a good alternative for many. Some clinical trials have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation. People with the disorder have a five times greater likelihood of having a stroke. “Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent sustained…
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“The Netflix of Wellness”: Inside the Hollywoodization of Peloton

“The Netflix of Wellness”: Inside the Hollywoodization of Peloton

BY COURTNEY RUBIN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The bike company has become a global content brand via rigorous scripting of classes, canny promotion of instructors and entertainment industry partnerships. In the spring of 2018 — in the days before Peloton was ubiquitous — the company set out to make a TV ad cool enough to wipe away the perception that its internet-connected bike was a suburban mom thing. CEO and now-billionaire John Foley — a former president of ecommerce at Barnes & Noble — wanted to shoot for the moon, suggesting licensing tracks from bands he loved, including The…
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Dozens of women sue Pornhub for posting videos without their consent

Dozens of women sue Pornhub for posting videos without their consent

By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT   Lawsuit comes months after site accused of posting child rape videos, other lurid content A civil lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 30 women in California this week accuses Pornhub of racketeering and violating multiple federal sex trafficking laws, including distributing child pornography and the publication of unauthorized videos without their consent. The legal action filed Thursday alleges MindGeek, the parent company of the adult entertainment website, is a criminal enterprise that capitalizes off human trafficking and sexual assault, reports said. Pornhub issued a statement calling the allegations “utterly…
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Recipe: Make Joy Cafe’s Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Onion Straws

Recipe: Make Joy Cafe’s Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Onion Straws

By C.W. Cameron / For the AJC Troy Warren for CNT Joy Cafe has a great meatloaf that comes with garlic mashed potatoes. I would love to have the recipe. We had curbside delivery on a rainy cold night. I am looking forward to a meal on their charming outdoor dining patio. — Evelyn Brown, Atlanta Joy Cafe’s meatloaf and mashed potatoes are a classic pairing dressed up a little. The meatloaf starts with house-made breadcrumbs and is made from a combination of brisket, top sirloin and short rib that they grind in-house. The mashed potatoes incorporate garlic and herbs, and the crispy…
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JUNETEENTH – June 19

JUNETEENTH – June 19

Troy Warren for CNT   JUNETEENTH (June 19th) Each year Juneteenth (June 19th) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration takes place each year on June 19th, recognizing an event that took place in Texas in 1865. The story of Juneteenth begins in Texas when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston on June 19, 1865, with an announcement. As the community listened to the reading of General Orders, Number 3, the people of Galveston learned for the first time that the Civil War was over. After more than a century of slavery and years of…
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