NATIONAL MANGO DAY

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NATIONAL MANGO DAY | July 22

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Troy Warren for CNT NATIONAL MANGO DAY | July 22 Sweet, fragrant, and juicy mangoes add an abundance of flavor to beverages and meals. That’s why on July 22nd, National Mango Day recognizes all the nutritious variety this tropical fruit brings to the table! Originating in Bangladesh and parts of Myanmar and India, hundreds of varieties of mangoes grow around the world today. Ataulfo – Also known as the Honey mango, the Ataulfo is considered the Cadillac of the fruit. With a small seed and firm, sweet flesh, the Ataulfo doesn’t become fibrous and stringy like other varieties. Haden – This…

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José Andrés Receives Surprise $100 Million Award from Jeff Bezos

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT The chef and World Central Kitchen founder can use the money to fund his own charity or other organizations of his choice. You might've heard that billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos boarded his rocket on Tuesday, and he and the other three members of the Blue Origin crew spent roughly two commercial breaks' worth of time going to not-quite-space and back. "Best day ever," Bezos said shortly after climbing out of the capsule. In a press conference back on Earth, Bezos made the day pretty great for chef José Andrés too, announcing that the…

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Atlanta: Georgia cities rank low on list of best cities for renters

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Renting isn’t always a cheaper or better alternative to owning a property Rent vs. own is a debate most people have with themselves at some point. Roughly 44 million American households have opted to rent rather than buy their homes because of convenience, cost or both. But renting isn’t always a cheaper or better alternative to owning a property. The right road to take depends on a variety of factors, including an individual’s or family’s financial means, and how well the local real-estate market is doing. Each has advantages and drawbacks, so it’s…

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Atlanta: Georgia film business bounces back from pandemic with record-setting 12 months: $4 billion in direct spending

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By Rodney Ho, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT The state drew $2.2 billion in fiscal year 2020. The Georgia film and TV business quickly shook off the pandemic the past fiscal year, generating a record-setting $4 billion in direct spending, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. For the year ending June 30, 2021, film and TV production companies spent nearly twice as much as they did in fiscal year 2020, when they generated about $2.2 billion. The previous record was fiscal year 2019, when the number hit $2.9 billion. The film business was effectively shut down for…

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US life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since WWII

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By Mike Stobbe AP Medical Writer, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II, public health officials said Wednesday. The decrease for both Black Americans and Hispanic Americans was even worse: three years. The drop spelled out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is due mainly to the COVID-19 pandemic, which health officials said is responsible for close to 74% of the overall life expectancy decline. More than 3.3 million Americans died last year, far more than any other…

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2022 Land Rover Defender V8: Gloriously Excessive

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BY MIKE DUFF | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT When it comes to horsepower, too much often is just about right. The current P400 version of the Land Rover Defender, with its 395-hp super- and turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, already produces what many regard as adequate performance for something so big and boxy. We ran 2020's 5773-pound four-door 110 version to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. But the new 2022 Defender V8 models, with their 518-hp supercharged 5.0-liter engines, bring outsize character and should trim at least a second from that time. With six-figure starting prices, these new range-topping variants prove that the Defender only…

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How to Use Kitchen Pendant Lighting for a Beautifully Lit Space

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By Jessica Bennett | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT Pendants provide a hardworking light source and a stylish focal point for your kitchen. Learn about style options and where to hang them with these kitchen pendant lighting tips. Whether you need to illuminate a specific task or update your decor, the right lighting makes all the difference in a room. But before you start installing fixtures, it's important to consider what type of light you need. Ambient or overall light, for example, is used for all-purpose illumination, while task lighting focuses light on a specific work area. Accent lighting highlights specific areas and…

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Europe Regaining Its Spot as Most Desired Travel Destination for Tourists

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CLAUDETTE COVEY | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Europe has reprised its position as the leading destination for U.S. travelers for the first time since the onset of the pandemic, according to Squaremouth.com, a travel insurance comparison site. “May marked the first month Europe regained its spot as the top destination for U.S tourists, with 22 percent of bookings,” Squarmouth.com said. “By June, this rose to nearly 30 percent the highest percentage of sales in 13 months.” In still more good news, “as many as 54 percent of travelers are heading to Europe next summer, the highest percentage” Squaremouth said…

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These Are the World’s Most Expensive French Fries

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT The potatoes are even blanched in Champagne before frying. In most meals, French fries play second fiddle — a tasty but inexpensive side piled high to fill things out. But in honor of National French Fry Day — today, July 13 — New York City's Serendipity3 decided to turn these expectations on their head and give French fries the starring role they deserve by creating the World's Most Expensive French Fries. Certified by Guinness World Records, these "Creme de la Creme Pommes Frites" clock in at $200 thanks to the help of some seriously expensive ingredients. The…

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‘John Wick,’ ‘Mad Men’ NFTs in the Works as Lionsgate Inks Deal With Tom Brady-Backed NFT Platform Autograph

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BY ALEX WEPRIN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Autograph also announced a deal with Draftkings, which will exclusively sell sports-related NFTs on a new marketplace it is creating. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of entertainment franchises like The Hunger Games, Mad Men, John Wick and Dirty Dancing are in the works, as Lionsgate has signed a strategic partnership with Autograph, the NFT platform co-founded by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Autograph also announced a deal with Draftkings, which will exclusively sell sports-related NFTs on a new marketplace it is creating. Sports icons Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky, Derek Jeter, Naomi Osaka and Tony Hawk have signed on as advisers, and will exclusively sell their…

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