Troy Warren

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Why is this COVID surge so different from the others? Here’s what doctors say

Why is this COVID surge so different from the others? Here’s what doctors say

By Helena Oliviero - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution J. Scott Trubey - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Ariel Hart - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health  #COVID-19 Coronavirus infections have reached record levels in Georgia. Though omicron causes a more mild illness for many, especially the vaccinated, it’s so contagious, it’s overwhelming hospitals and pushing the health care system to the brink. But this wave is also different. Here’s a look at what Georgia doctors have to say about what they’re seeing in their practices and hospitals and the latest wave of cases. Q: What is the latest trend line of…
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Super contagious omicron leaves employers and workers scrambling

Super contagious omicron leaves employers and workers scrambling

By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #COVID-19It was just before Christmas when Les Mains Nail Bar owner Linda Vo found out that a worker at her upper westside Atlanta salon had tested positive for COVID-19. To keep the virus from running rampant through her staff, and maybe even her customers, Vo made the difficult decision to temporarily shut down that location.Some of the salon’s clients questioned whether the closure was really necessary. Vo has no doubt that it was. Soon after the first worker diagnosis came a second. And on and on it might have gone.The virus’s…
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Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses

Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses

By MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO, Associated PressTroy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicksWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has stopped a major push by the Biden administration to boost the nation's COVID-19 vaccination rate, a requirement that employees at large businesses get a vaccine or test regularly and wear a mask on the job.At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the U.S. The court’s orders Thursday came during a spike in coronavirus cases caused by the omicron variant.The court's conservative majority concluded the administration overstepped its…
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FAA Limits Flight Operations Due to 5G Rollout

FAA Limits Flight Operations Due to 5G Rollout

LAURIE BARATTI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel  #Technology According to Bloomberg, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said it’s making headway in reducing the risk of 5G wireless signals interfering with aircraft navigation systems. Still, possible threats posed to air safety have also prompted it to issue nearly 1,500 orders restricting flight operations all around the country. Last month, U.S. aviation regulators issued a warning that the imminent launch of new, faster 5G-spectrum communications signals could disrupt aircraft instrumentation. Although wireless companies claim that the new service creates no aviation hazards, tests conducted by the FAA and aerospace…
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NATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY

NATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY

Troy Warren for CNT #WoofPost  #Celebrations NATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show off their fashion style. Pets do become part of one’s family. Whether you take a visit to the groomer or take it a step further and dress up in matching outfits, be sure your pet companion is safe and comfortable. HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalDressUpYourPetDay The name of the day tells you how to celebrate it; dress your pets up! Keep your pet’s comfort first and foremost. A visit…
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Time Studios Doubles Down on NFT-Inspired Kids’ TV Content (Exclusive)

Time Studios Doubles Down on NFT-Inspired Kids’ TV Content (Exclusive)

BY ALEX WEPRIN | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Digital  #NFTThe studio division of Time is developing animated kids' shows based on NFT projects Waheed’s Smilesssvrs and Doug's Toy Boogers, following a similar deal for Pablo Stanley's Robotos.Time Studios, the film and TV production division of the media company Time (best known for its namesake magazine), is betting that the next great kids’ TV show will start with a non-fungible token.The studio’s kids and family unit is now in development on two new animated franchises based on NFT projects, one based on Waheed’s Smilesssvrs NFT collection and another based on Doug’s…
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Regal Owner Cineworld Turns Cash Flow Positive in Fourth Quarter, Touts ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

Regal Owner Cineworld Turns Cash Flow Positive in Fourth Quarter, Touts ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

BY GEORG SZALAI | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Business  The cinema giant says October and December revenue neared 2019 levels and confirms that it served its notice of appeal of an Ontario court decision against it over abandoning the planned acquisition of Canada's Cineplex.Exhibition giant and Regal owner Cineworld Group said on Friday that it turned cash flow positive in the fourth quarter thanks to improved revenue and cost controls and touted nearing pre-coronavirus pandemic revenue levels in December, helped by the likes of the newest Spider-Man movie.The cinema group, led by CEO Moshe “Mooky” Greidinger, also confirmed that it…
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Rob Liefeld Launching Comic ‘The Defiants’ as NFT

Rob Liefeld Launching Comic ‘The Defiants’ as NFT

BY AARON COUCH | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Entertainment  #NFTThe 'Deadpool' writer and artist plans the book to be one of four titles in a new universe.Thirty years ago, Rob Liefeld was among the comic book creators who left mainstream publishing to form Image Comics, an upstart company that grew to become the third biggest publisher in North America.Once again, the comics industry is in flux, and a number of creators are dabbling in a new medium, non-fungible tokens. On Jan. 20, Liefeld will become the latest creator to dive into the world of NFTs with the launch of the…
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Is Snoop Dogg Going into the Hot Dog Business?

Is Snoop Dogg Going into the Hot Dog Business?

By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie The Long Beach rapper has filed a trademark application for "Snoop Doggs." Since his debut album Doggystyle back in 1994, Snoop Dogg said he was keeping his mind on his money — but in recent years, the platinum rapper has been thinking more outside of the box to build his financial empire. Beyond his much-publicized partnership with Martha Stewart, Tha Doggfather has recently released his own Indoggo Gin, worked with 19 Crimes on a Snoop Cali Red wine, and even teamed up with Dunkin' to promote a meatless "D-O-Double G"…
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