Troy Warren

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Mar
21
2022
By Troy Warren
New Frill Ride Hydrangea Has the Prettiest Pink Ruffled Flowers in Spring

New Frill Ride Hydrangea Has the Prettiest Pink Ruffled Flowers in Spring

Home & Garden,
By Megan Hughes | BHG.ComTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenThis gorgeous, easy-care hydrangea variety even reblooms throughout the summer.If plants had personalities, Frill Ride hydrangea would be the bubbly extrovert at a summer garden party, exuberantly greeting friends and neighbors with a cheerful burst of color. This brand new hydrangea variety from Bloomin' Easy grabs attention with its unique ruffled flowers in vivid shades of pink that can border on crimson. The big flower heads can be so numerous, you almost can't see the plant itself. This hydrangea's compact, rounded shape is perfect for planting it in a large container on…
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Mar
21
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY DAY March 21, 2022

NATIONAL CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY DAY March 21, 2022

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY DAYAs part of National Nutrition Month, National California Strawberry Day kicks off the strawberry season in California. The celebration takes place annually on March 21st which is typically the first full day of spring. It’s an ideal time to rejuvenate our senses and get excited about fresh fruit dishes, too. Strawberries are the flavor of paradise speckled with a bit of sunshine and whimsy. Their bright red dimpled fruit inspires picnics with double scoop strawberry ice cream cones. Of course, as the season heats up, the ice creams will drip down our chins but…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
How the Great Depression Reshaped Hollywood Studios’ Ties With Workers

How the Great Depression Reshaped Hollywood Studios’ Ties With Workers

Business, Entertainment, , ,
BY ERIC HOYT | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Entertainment  #BusinessThe crash culminating in the March 1933 bank holiday — in which workers felt studios used the crisis to cut salaries and increase corporate profits — proved a pivotal moment for the industry, as depicted in forthcoming book ‘Ink-Stained Hollywood.’“The motion picture business is neither depression-proof nor fool-proof,” observed Abram F. Myers in the pages of Film Daily and The Film Daily Year Book at the dawn of 1932. The occasion was reflections from industry leaders on the past year, and Myers, the chairman of the Allied States Association and longtime…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
SPRING BEGINS March 20, 2022

SPRING BEGINS March 20, 2022

Editors Picks,
Troy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicksSPRING BEGINSSpring begins on the March or vernal equinox, which is when the amount of sunshine is approximately 12 hours long. The amount of sunlight will incrementally increase until the first day of Summer.The vernal equinox marks the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator. This is the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator, from south to north. The vernal equinox happens on March 19, 20, or 21 every year in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, this same event marks the beginning of fall.  Meteorologists mark the spring from March 1…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
Chipotle’s ‘Chippy’ Robot Makes Tortilla Chips Imperfect On Purpose

Chipotle’s ‘Chippy’ Robot Makes Tortilla Chips Imperfect On Purpose

Foodie,
By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieThe robot arm, made in partnership with Miso Robotics, is being tested at Chipotle's innovation hub.Could you tell the difference between tortilla chips made by humans and chips that have been made by a disembodied robot arm? Chipotle Mexican Grill is putting that question to the test. Earlier this week, it announced that it is testing an AI kitchen assistant called "Chippy" to see if it can replicate the flavor, texture, and crunch of one of its signature side dishes.Chippy, which was created in partnership with Miso Robotics, has been trained to…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
The benefits of hibiscus tea, the ultimate flower power

The benefits of hibiscus tea, the ultimate flower power

Health,
By Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HealthNaturally sweet, tart and tangy, the hibiscus flower has made its way into one of the trendiest drinks of this year. Hibiscus tea isn’t just popular though. It also has anti-inflammatory effects and has been linked to weight loss.Here are a few of the benefits to drinking hibiscus tea.Cravings kickerThanks to the almost non-existent calorie count and the naturally sweet flavors in hibiscus, it’s known to help kick cravings. Drinking the tea instead of eating — or drinking — something sugary can help you stay on a healthier track.AntioxidantsAntioxidants are a…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
Delta sees strong air travel demand, even as fuel drives up costs

Delta sees strong air travel demand, even as fuel drives up costs

Travel,
By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #TravelDelta Air Lines said Tuesday it is seeing strong demand for air travel, even as rising fuel costs in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are expected to drive up air fares.The Atlanta-based airline said in an update for investors that its sales in early March were higher than 2019 levels, setting a daily record for sales last week, and that it sees “strong spring and summer travel demand.”Delta added it is “well positioned to recapture higher fuel prices,” indicating it plans to pass those higher costs along to customers.Air…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL RAVIOLI DAY March 20, 2022

NATIONAL RAVIOLI DAY March 20, 2022

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL RAVIOLI DAYMarch 20th celebrates a fun-filled and versatile pasta. National Ravioli Day is a food holiday for pasta lovers! So pick your favorite filling and sauce and cook up a meal everyone will love!Ravioli are a traditional Italian-filled pasta. Pasta makers fill two layers of thin egg pasta dough with various ingredients. Imagine a small meatball tucked, snug inside two cozy layers of delicious dough. That’s what ravioli is. Some of the fillings include, cheese, meat, vegetables and seasonings. They also usually serve the ravioli in either a broth or with a pasta sauce.While ravioli…
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Mar
19
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CORN DOG DAY March 19, 2022

NATIONAL CORN DOG DAY March 19, 2022

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL CORN DOG DAYIn March every year, National Corn Dog Day gives sports fans, concert and fairgoers another chance to dunk. The corn dog started out as a sausage or hot dog baked or deep-fried in a cornmeal breading and served as a sandwich. In the late 1930s or early 1940s, this sandwich became a convenient fair food when the whole meal was put on a stick before being deep-fried. Fairgoers could then eat their corn dog while taking in the exhibits. The popular convenience food is often enjoyed with mustard, ketchup, and other dipping sauces. Adding utility…
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