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Jul
31
2021
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By Troy Warren
2022 Chevy COPO Camaro Revealed with 9.4-Liter, 572-Cubic-Inch V-8

2022 Chevy COPO Camaro Revealed with 9.4-Liter, 572-Cubic-Inch V-8

Cars,
BY CALEB MILLER | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT Chevy has released the latest version of its drag-racing special, fitting it with either a colossal 572-cubic-inch big block V-8 or smaller, but still large, LS-based motors. The Chevy COPO Camaro, a dedicated drag-racing special, returns for the 2022 model year and will be offered with three engines. A 572-cubic-inch (9.4-liter) big block V-8 is available, along with two small block V-8s, a 580-hp 350-cubic-inch (5.7-liter) unit and a 470-hp 427-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) motor. The 572 option starts at $105,500, while the naturally aspirated 427 will cost $117,500 and the supercharged 350 will set…
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Jul
31
2021
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Housing Market Update: Pending Sales Post Smallest Increase in Over a Year

Housing Market Update: Pending Sales Post Smallest Increase in Over a Year

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by Rachel Musiker | Redfin.Com Troy Warren for CNT   Home-selling speed and competition have passed their record-high peaks, meaning the market is starting to feel slightly more welcoming to buyers. But most homes still sell within two weeks and for more than list price. Most signs point to a cooling housing market. Pending home sales posted their smallest year-over-year increase (7%) since late June 2020. The supply of homes for sale continued to plateau as the number of newly listed homes for sale followed its slow seasonal decline.  Home sale prices–a lagging indicator and a notable exception to the cooling…
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Jul
31
2021
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New Details Revealed for Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel

New Details Revealed for Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel

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JANEEN CHRISTOFF | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a new immersive hotel opening spring 2022 at Walt Disney World and Disney Imagineers are spilling the beans on some of what guests can expect to experience during their stays. Imagineers, who have been working on the project for approximately six years, discussed what the starship experience will be like, including that the journey starts by boarding a launch pod to a galaxy far far away, where guests connect to the Halcyon Starcruiser where their Star Wars adventure begins. The experience is two days and two nights…
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Jul
31
2021
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NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY

NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY Ripe for the picking, add this delicious superfruit to your menu on National Avocado Day on July 31st! While guacamole is grand, don’t settle for just the chips and dip on this food holiday. Since avocado is so versatile, clear the table for the entire meal. That includes everything from the appetizer and main dish all the way to dessert. On National Avocado Day, this tree grown fruit has them all covered! Avocados are more than a staple food in the American diet; they are proven to be a key ingredient in recipes…
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Jul
31
2021
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How Dwayne Johnson Wooed Emily Blunt for ‘Jungle Cruise’ — and Why She Ghosted Him

How Dwayne Johnson Wooed Emily Blunt for ‘Jungle Cruise’ — and Why She Ghosted Him

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BY REBECCA KEEGAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT As they prepare to release their $200 million-plus Disney tentpole, the newly minted BFFs now lean on each other for career guidance: "I go to him for advice because he lived in the trenches." At about 4 a.m. in the fall of 2017, after a tiring night shoot on Universal’s Skyscraper, Dwayne Johnson, arguably the busiest person in Hollywood, set aside some time to film a video for Emily Blunt. At the time, he was attached to star in Jungle Cruise, which various producers had been trying to get off the ground at Disney since at…
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Jul
31
2021
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Why you might have a shingles flare-up after your COVID vaccination

Why you might have a shingles flare-up after your COVID vaccination

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT No evidence vaccine causes shingles, but experts say it might ‘reactivate’ the virus Some people have experienced a shingles outbreak days after getting the COVID-19 vaccination, but experts say the latter did not cause the former. Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, 1 in 3 people will have shingles at some point in their lives. Doctors in Israel recently reported that six women with autoimmune disorders developed the painful rash 3-14…
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Jul
31
2021
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In hot housing market, fixer-uppers present opportunities — and challenges

In hot housing market, fixer-uppers present opportunities — and challenges

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By Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate.com Troy Warren for CNT Buying a fixer-upper means you’re taking on a project, one fraught with uncertainty In normal housing markets, Americans want move-in ready homes. But the post-pandemic housing market is far from normal, and soaring prices have home shoppers changing their expectations. According to a TD Bank survey of Americans aiming to buy their first home in 2021, fully 71% aren’t looking for a dream home. Instead, they’re shopping for a starter home or fixer-upper. For buyers frustrated by the lack of inventory and rocketing prices, older homes can be a good compromise. Of course,…
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Jul
31
2021
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Experts say you shouldn’t rush to buy a home this year — here’s why

Experts say you shouldn’t rush to buy a home this year — here’s why

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Those in the market for a home are aware that the country is still in a seller’s market. That means that demand for housing is exceeding availability. Additionally, housing prices are continuing to climb, including in metro Atlanta. Insider spoke to several economists about the housing outlook. They said increased prices will continue through 2021 and into 2022. The reason? Millennials are looking for homes, meaning demand will remain high. Economists say it will likely be difficult for the construction industry to keep pace. The best-case scenario, according to Housing Wire lead analyst…
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Jul
31
2021
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Pilot, crew members recall Golden Ray shipwreck off Georgia coast

Pilot, crew members recall Golden Ray shipwreck off Georgia coast

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By Jeff Martin, The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT When the giant cargo ship began to tip over off the Georgia coast, harbor pilot Jonathan Tennant found himself on his side, screaming orders in the darkness while flying debris that felt like gravel pelted him. After much of the Golden Ray slipped into the sea, crew members feared they would perish if they stayed on the ship — but they also could die if they attempted perilous climbs and dangerous leaps to reach the ocean. Their accounts are contained in interviews included among more than 1,700 pages of documents made…
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