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Mar
27
2022
By Troy Warren
Prince William: Commonwealth links to crown up to the people

Prince William: Commonwealth links to crown up to the people

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By DANICA KIRKA, Associated PressTroy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicksLONDON (AP) — As Caribbean nations debate their relationship with the British crown, Prince William says he will support and respect whatever decision the people make.William, second in line to the throne, made the comments after an eight-day tour of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas during which he and wife Kate were celebrated but also criticized as being “tone deaf” for perpetuating images of Britain’s colonial rule. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness told the royals his country intended to become a republic, removing the British monarch as its head of state.“I know…
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Mar
27
2022
By Troy Warren
‘Lost City’ Unearths Female-Fueled $31M Opening in Big Win for Box Office Recovery

‘Lost City’ Unearths Female-Fueled $31M Opening in Big Win for Box Office Recovery

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BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #EntertainmentThroughout the pandemic, many older females have been reluctant to return to the multiplex but are turning out in force to see the Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum-led movie.Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum’s The Lost City opened to a better-than-expected $31 million domestically from 4,252 theaters ia significant win for the box office recovery.Until now, males under the age of 35 have fueled the recovery, while titles depending upon older adults — particularly older females — have lagged.Paramount’s Lost City, an action-packed romance adventure that’s a throwback to the era of Romancing…
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Mar
27
2022
By Troy Warren
IHOP and Pepsi Made a Maple Syrup Cola — Will It Pair Well with Pancakes?

IHOP and Pepsi Made a Maple Syrup Cola — Will It Pair Well with Pancakes?

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieHere's how to score your own taste of the limited-edition flavor.Limited-edition flavors are nothing new, but recently, Pepsi has been swinging for the fences with some unorthodox choices: Pepsi Apple Pie, Pepsi Cocoa Cola, Pepsi Peeps, and Pepsi Cracker Jack are some of the varieties the soda brand has tried over the past couple years. Now, they're back again, this time taking inspiration from pancakes.Announced today, Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola is an official (and fitting) collaboration with IHOP. This new soda won't be available in stores. And oddly enough, it won't even…
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Mar
27
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL SPANISH PAELLA DAY

NATIONAL SPANISH PAELLA DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL SPANISH PAELLA DAY March 27th is the annual observance of National Spanish Paella Day. A rice dish from Spain, paella has become very popular and is known worldwide. It originated in its modern form in the mid-19th century in Valencia, on the east coast of Spain. At lunchtime, workers in the fields would make the rice dish in a flat pan over a fire. They mixed in whatever they could find – such as rabbits, snails, and vegetables. Later, for special occasions, chicken was added. Paella has spread to every region of Spain and worldwide,…
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Mar
27
2022
By Troy Warren
How Luxury Retail’s Big Metaverse Fashion Week Experiment In Decentraland Played Out With Virtual Stores, NFT Wearables, A Bored Ape Collaboration And More

How Luxury Retail’s Big Metaverse Fashion Week Experiment In Decentraland Played Out With Virtual Stores, NFT Wearables, A Bored Ape Collaboration And More

NFT,
Stephanie Hirschmiller Contributor | Forbes.Com Troy Warren for CNT #NFT Decentraland’s Metaverse Fashion Week (MVFW) offered one key element absent from its physical counterparts. Beyond the digital shows and virtual parties taking place March 24 - 27, the event featured prominent official exposure for retail — purpose built pop-up stores from luxury stalwarts like Selfridges, Tommy Hilfiger, Etro, Dolce & Gabbana and Dundas World. Set for the most part in temporary shopping malls, these offered a combination of NFT wearables to wardrobe one’s avatar in Metaverse Decentraland (DCL) and limited edition physical pieces redeemable via NFTs — both purchasable only…
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Mar
26
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL NOUGAT DAY

NATIONAL NOUGAT DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL NOUGAT DAY    National Nougat Day on March 26th celebrates a soft and chewy or sometimes hard and crunchy candy often found at the center of a candy bar. Made by whipping egg whites together and adding honey or sugar, roasted nuts, and sometimes candied fruit, some say nougat has been a sweet treat since ancient Rome. Enjoyed both as a candy all on its own or paired with chocolate or other flavorings.Recipes range from the more traditional nougat made with almonds and honey to those with hints of citrus.In Italy, they call it torrone. In…
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Mar
26
2022
By Ellen Britt
The Family Jewels Are Now Virtual

The Family Jewels Are Now Virtual

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT So what else would a young female pharmacist from Vienna do with downtime during the pandemic? Create a virtual jewelry company of course! Stylin' In March of 2021, according to the New York Times, as the pandemic was beginning to tighten its grip globally, Zuzana Bastian, a Viennese pharmacist, had an idea. She began to look for ways to bring some style into numerous Zoom meetings each day, and began to work on a marketplace where customers could purchase virtual jewelry and other fashion accessories that could then be worn in augmented reality as well as…
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Mar
25
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL LOBSTER NEWBURG DAY

NATIONAL LOBSTER NEWBURG DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL LOBSTER NEWBURG DAYNational Lobster Newburg day on March 25th ushers in a celebration worthy of a sea captain. An American seafood dish, Lobster Newburg includes lobster, butter, cream, cognac, sherry, eggs, and cayenne pepper. Delmonico’s of New York debut Lobster Newburg in 1876. A sea captain by the name of Ben Wenburg developed the elegant and rich dish. After he demonstrated the recipe to restaurant manager Charles Delmonico, Chef Charles Ranhofer made refinements and they added the creation to the restaurant’s menu as Lobster a la Wenburg. It wasn’t long before the dish grew in popularity.However,…
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Mar
25
2022
By Ellen Britt
Welcome To Satoshi Island Where Crypto Is King (And Queen!)

Welcome To Satoshi Island Where Crypto Is King (And Queen!)

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT Visualize this…a South Pacific Island where only crypto is allowed along with the lure of a decentralized future. Welcome to Satoshi Island! Satoshi Island, named for the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, who set BTC loose in the world and then disappeared, is a 32-million-square-foot private island sanctuary located in the remote South Pacific. Each Home Will Be An NFT According to CoinTelegraph, modular homes on the island are already under construction and so far the venture has attracted 50,000 NFT applications of interest from people wanting to become permanent crypto residents. Each home will also be…
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Mar
24
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CHEESESTEAK DAY March 24, 2022

NATIONAL CHEESESTEAK DAY March 24, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL CHEESESTEAK DAYNational Cheesesteak Day on March 24th not only celebrates a fantastic sandwich but it recognizes one of this nation’s greater debates; Who created this deliciousness?It’s like March Madness for a cheesesteak. Pat’s and Geno’s square off at 10 AM followed by Chubby’s and Dalessandro’s at 11 AM. Then Jim’s and Tony Luke’s at Noon. Basketball fans know how brackets go. Someone is gonna get a by.However, the credit is given to a hot dog vendor from the 1930s, Pat Olivieri. According to Philadelphia’s tourism site, Pat’s King of Steaks sits on its original location…
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