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Jun
28
2021
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By Troy Warren
DIY Planter Rockets

DIY Planter Rockets

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Troy Warren for CNT Make your own Fourth of July rockets with all the fun—and none of the pyrotechnics—of a real fireworks show! This quick and easy craft makes the perfect addition to a front porch planter. Use simple materials to craft an adorable set of paper rockets. Our free template makes it easy to make rocket shapes from plain poster board, and the finished product is adorable! Play around with different spray paint effects to get the perfect look for your front porch.   What you need     How to do it   STEP 1 Assemble Rockets  Use…
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Jun
28
2021
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This Is the Most Popular Food Experience in the World, According to Tripadvisor

This Is the Most Popular Food Experience in the World, According to Tripadvisor

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By Maria Yagoda | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT It involves shrimp and grits. Every year, Tripadvisor surveys the top-rated food experiences offered on its website, and in 2021, the activity was appropriately socially distant: a food and wine walking tour of Charleston, SC. The tour, called "Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class," guides guests around the city to eat at some of the top establishments in the city's historic dishes. Local chef Forrest Parker then prepares lunch, demonstrating how to make three Lowcountry recipes that are paired with wine. Globally, the booking website's most popular overall…
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Jun
28
2021
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How India is changing vaccine plan amid shortages

How India is changing vaccine plan amid shortages

COVID-19, In The News, ,
By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT NEW DELHI — On June 21, every adult in India became eligible for a free vaccine paid for by the federal government. The new policy, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, ends a complex system introduced just last month of buying and distributing vaccines that overburdened states and led to inequities in how the shots were handed out. India is a key supplier of vaccines around the world, and its missteps at home have led it to stop exports of shots, leaving millions of people around the world waiting unprotected. Only…
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Jun
28
2021
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NATIONAL LOGISTICS DAY – June 28

NATIONAL LOGISTICS DAY – June 28

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL LOGISTICS DAY Annually, National Logistics Day ™ on June 28th promotes appreciation for the important role the logistics industry plays in both our national and global economies! The logistics industry first started to take form when Marco Polo traveled to China on the Silk Road. His detailed written record paved the way for future traders and merchants traveling between Europe and China. In 1896, the invention of the “horseless carriage” semi-truck improved how goods moved across our country. Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. The flight between…
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Jun
27
2021
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How to Prevent Birds from Flying into Your Windows

How to Prevent Birds from Flying into Your Windows

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By Rita Pelczar | HomesAndGardens.Com Troy Warren for CNT Keep your feathered friends safe with a few simple adjustments. The thump of a bird hitting your window is an awful sound. And unfortunately, window strikes are quite common for wild birds, especially during their mating and migrating seasons in spring and fall. These collisions often end up injuring and killing our feathered visitors. This problem has significantly contributed to the loss of nearly 30% of the North American bird population since 1970. The good news is that there are several simple things you can do to stop birds from flying into your windows. Understanding…
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Jun
27
2021
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Here’s what the Suns know that will help them eliminate the Clippers in Game 5 at home

Here’s what the Suns know that will help them eliminate the Clippers in Game 5 at home

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Greg Moore | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for CNT   The Suns are ready to eliminate the Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns Arena on Monday.  Whether they’ll be able to is an open question, but Phoenix can advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly 30 years by relying on lessons learned so far this series. The Suns know how to win with a balanced offensive attack, like when six players scored double-figures in Game 1. They know how to win with a thrilling play, like Game 2’s Valley Oop! They know how it feels to lose,…
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Jun
27
2021
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Phoenix area’s median home price set to hit a record $400,000 in June

Phoenix area’s median home price set to hit a record $400,000 in June

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Catherine Reagor | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for CNT   Metro Phoenix’s median home price is poised to hit a record $400,000 in June, up almost $100,000 from a year ago. It’s become a bit of a broken record to report Valley home price records each month, particularly for buyers. But that’s the price forecast based on pending sales from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service. The real estate agent group has been right on or within a few thousand dollars monthly for prices during the housing market’s wild ride since last summer. Out-of-state and second-home buyers, as well as investors, are all…
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Jun
27
2021
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FDA approves ‘gamechanger’ weight-loss drug

FDA approves ‘gamechanger’ weight-loss drug

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first new drug for chronic weight management since 2014. Wegovy (semaglutide) is a weekly injection for chronic weight management in adults who are overweight or obese with at least one weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol. It is for use in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. The FDA’s June 4 approval “offers adults with obesity or [who are] overweight a beneficial new treatment option to incorporate into a weight management program,” said John Sharretts,…
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Jun
27
2021
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Mike Pence: Idea of overturning election results is ‘un-American’

Mike Pence: Idea of overturning election results is ‘un-American’

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By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Former Vice President Mike Pence has defended his role in certifying the results of the 2020 election, saying he’s “proud” of what he did on Jan. 6 and declaring there’s “almost no idea more un-American than the notion that any one person could choose the American president.” Pence, a potential 2024 presidential contender, delivered his strongest rebuttal to date of former President Donald Trump's continued insistence that he could unilaterally overturn the results of the last election, even though the Constitution granted him no such power. A…
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