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Feb
20
2022
By Troy Warren
Roku Reaches 60M Active Users as Total Revenue Misses Expectations

Roku Reaches 60M Active Users as Total Revenue Misses Expectations

Business,
BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #BusinessThe company saw a modest increase in streaming hours during Q4, growing from 18 billion hours to 19.5 billion.Roku reached 60.1 million active users in the last quarter of 2021 as total revenue for the company fell below Wall Street expectations at $865.3 million.Streaming hours saw a modest increase between Q3 and Q4, growing from 18 billion hours to 19.5 billion in the latest quarter. In a letter to shareholders, the company attributed slower account growth to supply chain delays caused by the pandemic impacting the U.S. TV market.The slowdown is…
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Feb
20
2022
By Troy Warren
‘Coming 2 America’ Tops Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards

‘Coming 2 America’ Tops Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards

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BY CAROLYN GIARDINA | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #EntertainmentThe Eddie Murphy movie won three awards, the most in the feature competition, Saturday at the Beverly Hilton.Coming 2 America won three trophies, the most for a feature film, during the 9th annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) Awards.The awards were presented Saturday during a live ceremony at the Beverly Hilton hotel. COVID-19 safety requirements included proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test, while MUAHS Awards masks were distributed to guests.Amazon’s Coming 2 America received awards for best contemporary make-up, contemporary hair styling and special make-up effects.…
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Feb
20
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY February 20, 2022

NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY February 20, 2022

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAYOn February 20th, pet lovers everywhere observe National Love Your Pet Day. This holiday focuses on giving extra attention to our pets. The day encourages pampering our pets and focusing on the special relationship pets hold in our lives.Did you know that most households in the United States have at least one pet? While there are more cats than dogs in the United States, more households have dogs than cats, but not by much. Pets are not limited to the canine and feline categories.  There are quite a few who prefer the companionship…
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Feb
20
2022
By Ellen Britt
As Virtual Real Estate Gets More Expensive, Virtual Mortgages Become A Thing!

As Virtual Real Estate Gets More Expensive, Virtual Mortgages Become A Thing!

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT The price of virtual real estate is getting more pricey by the minute. Virtual land parcels on some of the bigger metaverse platforms such as Decentraland, and the Sandbox are selling for hundreds of thousands and even millions. Play in the Sandbox with Snoop Dogg! The first week in December, a virtual parcel next to Snoop Dogg’s mansion in the Sandbox sold for a cool $450K in Ethereum (ETH). Metametric Solutions, a metaverse analytics firm, projects virtual real estate sales to reach an eye-popping $1 billion this year. Enter the virtual mortgage business.  Terrazero Technologies A…
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Feb
19
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAY February 19, 2022

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAY February 19, 2022

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAYRecognized by the US National Confectioners Association, National Chocolate Mint Day is observed annually across the nation on February 19th. This holiday has been set aside for all the chocolate mint lovers to eat their favorite treats all day long.The Aztecs and Mayans are given much credit for their ways with chocolate. And while chocolate was brought back to Europeans, they were not fond of the dark, bitter bean, so they used more for medicinal purposes.As it was mostly consumed as a hot beverage, Europeans mixed mint, cinnamon and other spices to make…
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Feb
19
2022
By Ellen Britt
NFTs Are Universal…Music That Is

NFTs Are Universal…Music That Is

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTRecently we brought you news about Snoop Dogg’s NFT plans for Death Row Music. Now Universal Music has announced plans to develop non-fungible token (NFT) collections for its record labels and artists, in a partnership with NFT platform Curio. The two companies will work together to develop and produce digital artwork plus additional collectibles for its artists. Fans can purchase the officially licensed NFT’s beginning in March. Calum Scott's On BoardUniversal Music said it plans to work with Curio to develop digital artwork and other collectibles for the company and its artists. Curio also will serve as an online outlet…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
Oscars to Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Most Attendees, but Not Performers or Presenters

Oscars to Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Most Attendees, but Not Performers or Presenters

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BY REBECCA KEEGAN | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #COVID-19  #Entertainment  #EditorsPicksThe Academy will rely on testing alone for a small portion of people attending the March 27 ceremony.This year’s Oscars will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for most of the people in the audience at the show — but not for its performers and presenters, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided Thursday that nominees and guests must show proof of vaccination and two negative PCR tests, as first reported by the New York Times. But while a production like the Oscars has the…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
2022 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Brings an Attitude

2022 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Brings an Attitude

Cars,
BY DEREK POWELL | CarAndDriver.ComTroy Warren for CNT #CarsLand Rover's 518-hp brute remains righteously excessive even with four doors.While performance SUVs may be a dime a dozen these days, it's taken some time for automakers to apply their fire-breathing formulas to more utilitarian offerings. Land Rover, for example, is just now bringing a rumble to the jungle with its V-8-powered Defender. But as block-shaped missiles with six-figure price tags go, it was worth the wait. Safaris will never be the same.If the Defender V8's recipe seems familiar, it's because Mercedes-AMG used a similar playbook when transforming Benz's rugged G-class into…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
How healthy sleeping habits can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

How healthy sleeping habits can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Health,
By Anagha Ramakrishnan, for The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HealthA new study has discovered a link between Alzheimer’s disease and the natural sleep-wake cycle, or circadian rhythm, which could lead to potential treatment options.Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease and the most common type of dementia that causes memory loss. This degenerative disease affects more than six million Americans and is the cause of death for one in three seniors, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.While it’s already known that Alzheimer’s disease is associated with the brain’s inability to clear the buildup of a protein called amyloid-beta, the research published…
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