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Feb
27
2022
By Troy Warren
Brains of girls and boys with autism differ, study finds

Brains of girls and boys with autism differ, study finds

Health
By Beth Ward, for The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HealthA new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found that brain organization differs between girls and boys with autism, suggesting the need for more gender-specific treatment and diagnosis.Autism is a broad-range developmental disorder affecting thousands of people around the world. Its symptoms, which include communication deficiencies, social difficulties and motor and behavioral issues, exist across a wide spectrum of severity. Autism has long been considered a male condition — one diagnosed in four times as many boys than girls, according to Autism Speaks. When girls do receive…
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Feb
27
2022
By Troy Warren
Tour This Sunny, Storage-Packed Laundry Room Makeover

Tour This Sunny, Storage-Packed Laundry Room Makeover

Home & Garden
By Sarah Halverson | BHG.ComTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenThis bright and dreamy laundry room features smart storage and thoughtful design details that make quick work of cleaning tasks.Sopping swimsuits, heaps of sheets, and beach towels by the bundle fill this hardworking space. Laundry seems to perpetually pile up at this Minnesota vacation home, which is nestled on a lake for nearly nonstop summer play and a stream of weekend guests. But getting clothes and bedding clean is rarely a drudgery, thanks to the room's deft design, abundant storage, and soothing cabinet color."That paint is my favorite part of the room,"…
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Feb
27
2022
By Troy Warren
The Most in Demand Travel Attractions According to TikTok

The Most in Demand Travel Attractions According to TikTok

Travel
LACEY PFALZ | TravelPulse.ComTroy Warren for CNT #TravelThe travel side of TikTok has become one of the most popular parts of the uber-popular social media phenomenon, with travel influencers around the world influencing new trends, showcasing popular and lesser-known destinations and encouraging the world to explore virtually if not in person.A new study by Next Vacay combined info on the top trending travel attractions on TikTok along with Trip Advisor review scores, weather, crowds and affordability to find the “new wonders of the world in 2022,” according to the social media giant.The ten top trending attractions made even more famous…
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Feb
27
2022
By Troy Warren
Move Over McDonald’s: Dunkin’ Is Serving a Green ‘Shamrock Macchiato’

Move Over McDonald’s: Dunkin’ Is Serving a Green ‘Shamrock Macchiato’

Foodie,
By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieDunkin's new spring menu has one drink that leans in hard to St. Patrick's Day.Fast food chains have no shame borrowing each other's successful ideas. Look no further than the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich which was then ripped off by every single restaurant in the country (and arguably was originally ripped off from Chick-fil-A). Ditto Starbucks Pumpkins Spice Latte.So with McDonald's settling into seasonal success with their Shamrock Shake, surely other chains would take notice, right? This year, Dunkin' has decided to bite, giving their macchiato a self-described "holiday makeover, allowing guests to…
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Feb
27
2022
By Troy Warren
YouTube Pauses Monetization for Russian Media Channels Following Sanctions

YouTube Pauses Monetization for Russian Media Channels Following Sanctions

Business,
BY ABBEY WHITE | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #BusinessThe news follows a similar move on Friday from Meta which is "now prohibiting Russian state media from running ads or monetizing on our platform anywhere in the world" according to security policy head Nathaniel Gleicher.YouTube is pausing Russian affiliated channels’ ability to monetize on the video platform, the company announced on Saturday.In a statement, YouTube announced it would be suspending several channels’ ability to collect ad revenue, including the state-funded media outlet RT. The move comes just days after Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine on Thursday.“In light of extraordinary circumstances in…
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Feb
27
2022
By Troy Warren
Tina Fey, Steve Martin, Paul Rudd Induct John Mulaney Into ‘SNL’ Five-Timers Club

Tina Fey, Steve Martin, Paul Rudd Induct John Mulaney Into ‘SNL’ Five-Timers Club

Entertainment,
BY CHRISTY PIÑA | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #EntertainmentElliot Gould, Candice Bergen and Conan O'Brien joined the group to induct Mulaney into the exclusive club.Fellow five-time hosts Paul Rudd, Tina Fey, Steve Martin, Elliot Gould and Candice Bergen, as well as Conan O’Brien, inducted John Mulaney into Saturday Night Live‘s Five-Timers Club during the Feb. 25. episode.“Not to be a total bitch, but my Five-Timers show in December was supposed to be a lot better. That is before the whole cast decided to call in sick,” Rudd said, referring to his year-end episode that was interrupted by the surge in…
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Feb
27
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY February 27, 2022

NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY February 27, 2022

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY We continue with February’s heart-shaped and red theme by observing National Strawberry Day on February 27th. These juicy, sweet berries can brighten up any dish and are delicious all on their own. There are a few different stories behind the origin of the name. The more widely accepted version is that the berries would drop off the leaves and become “strewn” about the plant. Over time “strewn-berries” became “strawberries”. There was a time (and some gardeners still do this today) when strawberry beds were mulched with straw, insulating the plants over the…
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Feb
27
2022
By Ellen Britt
The Best NFT Games So Far This Year – DeFi Kingdoms

The Best NFT Games So Far This Year – DeFi Kingdoms

NFT, , ,
Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTPining for the nostalgic good old days of fantasy pixel art? Look no further than DeFi Kingdoms in our continuing series on the best NFT games this year.Classic Design Meets NFTsDeFi Kingdoms merges their classic game design with NFTs in a seamless, fun-to-play world. Just like the old-school RPG, you go questing, work of developing your hero and being careful of your in-game resources. The Family JEWELsBut unlike the old-school game experience, in DeFi Kingdoms you accumulate JEWEL tokens. These can then be converted to the Harmony One cryptocurrency, the blockchain on which DeFi Kingdoms depends. Pay-To-PlayThis is a…
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Feb
26
2022
By Ellen Britt
The Best NFT Games So Far This Year – Splinterlands

The Best NFT Games So Far This Year – Splinterlands

NFT, ,
Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTOk, yesterday we played in The Sandbox. Today in our NFT Games series we are traveling to the Splinterlands!Calling All Game Card FansIf you are into game card collecting and trading, you probably enjoyed Magic: The Gathering. If so, then you are in for a treat with Splinterlands. Only the cards in this game are digital.Rarity Is ProvableBecause Splinterlands uses the Hive blockchain, your cards are verified and their rarity is never in question. All of your cards have stats and values, but some are rare and of course, those are worth more. If you have duplicate…
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