Troy Warren

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15
2022
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Global Interest in Domestic and International Travel on the Rise

Global Interest in Domestic and International Travel on the Rise

Travel
JANEEN CHRISTOFF | TravelPulse.ComTroy Warren for CNT #TravelIn this unpredictable and challenging time, travel industry trends have been upended. Before the pandemic, the desire to travel to foreign lands was almost overwhelming tourist infrastructures in some of the world's most popular destinations. Now, travelers are more focused on domestic trips with international travel in almost all global markets at an all-time low.Ongoing research from YouGov has been tracking consumer sentiment around the world, and its most recent research shows that interest in domestic and international travel is rising in a few markets while remaining stagnant in others.YouGov Global Travel Profiles…
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Jan
15
2022
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Domino’s Will Put Fewer Chicken Wings In Its Carryout Deal to Keep It Under Eight Bucks

Domino’s Will Put Fewer Chicken Wings In Its Carryout Deal to Keep It Under Eight Bucks

Foodie, ,
By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieWith the cost of ingredients increasing, the pizza chain is opting to cut the number of wings instead of raising the price.When we think of inflation, we tend to think of prices going up. But in an effort to keep prices steady, a brand may opt for less expensive ingredients or smaller packaging sizes or — in a very specific example — give you two fewer chicken wings in your order.Across the country, pandemic-induced inflation has hit nearly every industry, from the cereal you eat in the morning to the glass of…
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Jan
15
2022
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Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say

Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say

COVID-19
By LAURA UNGAR, Associated PressTroy Warren for CNT #COVID-19Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind spread across the globe practically ensures it won’t be the last worrisome coronavirus variantGet ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world.Every infection provides a chance for the virus to mutate, and omicron has an edge over its predecessors: It spreads way faster despite emerging on a planet with a stronger patchwork of immunity from vaccines and prior illness.That means more people in whom the virus can further…
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15
2022
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Alternative Limb Project creates unique prosthetics for amputees

Alternative Limb Project creates unique prosthetics for amputees

Health
By Anagha Ramakrishnan, for The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HealthBringing the world of special effects into prosthetics, Sophie de Oliveira Barata is the founder of the U.K.-based company Alternative Limb Project that focuses on merging art with technology to shed a positive light on disability.From working with clients who are former servicemen to models, de Oliveira Barata creates art pieces that function as limbs for amputees to express themselves. With her diverse range of clientele, she aims to bring prosthetics to the forefront of pop culture.Using innovative designs and technology, she gets others to look at what’s there, rather…
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15
2022
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Tested: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Proves That Six Is Enough

Tested: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Proves That Six Is Enough

Cars,
BY DEREK POWELL | CarAndDriver.ComTroy Warren for CNT #CarsDespite having only six cylinders, Mercedes's new 429-hp S500 model is still every bit an S-class.Three is the new five.For much of its existence, Mercedes-Benz's model nomenclature directly corresponded to a given vehicle's engine displacement in liters, multiplied by a factor of 100. But that's no longer solely the case, as this numerical correlation has begun to fall victim to the proliferation of smaller-displacement engines with greater specific outputs. Witness the 2022 Mercedes S500. For the first time, an S-class with a 500 on its decklid is powered not by a large…
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15
2022
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Indonesian Student’s ‘$3 NFT Selfies’ Are Now Worth Millions!

Indonesian Student’s ‘$3 NFT Selfies’ Are Now Worth Millions!

NFT
Troy Warren for CNT #NFTNFTs have become a worldwide obsession, have they not? Their popularity and reach are rising by leaps and bounds every day, with worldwide superstars and major corporations releasing NFTs on a regular basis. Have you ever heard of an 'ordinary guy,' or, more precisely, a student,' who has become a sudden sensation in the NFT space?Ghozali Ghozalu, is a 22-year-old Indonesian student who 'accidentally' began selling his selfie photos on OpenSea, a peer-to-peer NFT marketplace. Ghozali's collection, named "Ghozali Everyday," spans five years, from 2017 to 2021, and includes selfies taken by him practically every day from…
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15
2022
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NATIONAL BAGEL DAY

NATIONAL BAGEL DAY

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL BAGEL DAYToast up your favorite flavor on National Bagel Day. On January 15th, don’t forget to pick your favorite schmear, too. Make it for breakfast, lunch, snack, or all of the above!This kosher carbohydrate brings complex flavors to the deli and sandwich bar. In the United States, we love our crunch-on-the-outside-chewy-on-the-inside bread. So they’re a staple in our freezers and as a winter pick-me-up.Bagel HistoryPolish-Jewish immigrants introduced the bagel to the United States. Throughout New York City and the surrounding boroughs, they grew thriving businesses. Of course, it didn’t take long for the bakers to…
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15
2022
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Yes, Your Houseplants Can Get Sunburned: Here’s How to Prevent It

Yes, Your Houseplants Can Get Sunburned: Here’s How to Prevent It

Home & Garden
By Andrea Beck | BHG.ComTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenMake sure your indoor plants don't get too much of a good thing.More light isn’t always the answer for healthy houseplants; just like you, your plants can end up getting sunburned if they spend too much time soaking up the rays. You can’t slather them up with sunscreen before you set them in the sun, but there are a few things you can do to prevent leaves from getting scalded by too many rays. Usually, your plants are the most at risk in the spring and summer if you decide to move…
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Jan
14
2022
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Plantain weed is best controlled by softening the soil

Plantain weed is best controlled by softening the soil

Home & Garden,
By Walter Reeves, For the AJCTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenQ: I have plantain that has just about taken over my backyard this last summer. What can I do to get rid of it? Vicki Alldread, emailA: Broadleaf and buckhorn plantain are commonly found growing in compacted soil. Their fibrous root system allows them to grow where more desirable plants can’t thrive. Digging individual plants won’t work because you’ll always leave behind a few root pieces that will sprout into new weeds. Spraying with weed killer is not a cure; it just delays their inevitable return. If you don’t fix the…
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