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Jul
19
2021
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By Troy Warren
Brazilian president OK after hiccups that lasted more than 10 days

Brazilian president OK after hiccups that lasted more than 10 days

In The News,
By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Leader blames 2018 stabbing for intestinal complications Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro left a hospital Sunday after four days of treatment for an unusual case of hiccups that lasted more than 10 days. Bolsonaro had been under care since July 14 after doctors discovered a partial intestinal obstruction and put him on a non-solid diet.  The 66-year-old president did not need surgery. His condition immediately prompted concerns about an attack in 2018 when Bolsonaro was stabbed in the intestines while campaigning. The wound was life-threatening and Bolsonaro lost 40% of his blood,…
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Jul
19
2021
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Consumers wait or pay more as businesses wrestle supply chain woes

Consumers wait or pay more as businesses wrestle supply chain woes

Business, In The News,
By Michael E. Kanell, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Economy’s gears shudder, prices rise as demand rebounds For months, cars were driven sporadically or not at all. So as the economy reopened, when many people grabbed keys and headed out the door to work, shop or visit with friends, an odd thing happened. Nothing. Many vehicles didn’t start. Others badly needed service. And while that is good for a mechanic’s business, it has been bad for getting the parts needed to do the work all at once, said Kevin Keller, a Norcross-based mobile technician for YourMechanic.com. Prices are higher and…
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Jul
19
2021
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Florida Keys Packed With Tourists, Seeing Record Summer Crowds

Florida Keys Packed With Tourists, Seeing Record Summer Crowds

Travel, ,
LAURIE BARATTI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   Typically, tourism in the Florida Keys is slower during summer months, before the snowbirds arrive, allowing many Floridians to enjoy a close-to-home escape that’s easily accessible, budget-friendly and relaxing—but not this summer. This year, it’s quite a different story for the string of tropical islands scattered off the Sunshine State’s southern tip. Non-local visitors are flocking to the Florida Keys for their post-pandemic domestic vacations, sending hotel rates soaring and creating long lines at landmarks, attractions and restaurants. “Every tourist attraction has a long line,” Boca Raton resident Dara Krauss, who visited Key West and Islamorada…
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Jul
19
2021
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NATIONAL DAIQUIRI DAY | July 19

NATIONAL DAIQUIRI DAY | July 19

Celebrations, ,
Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL DAIQUIRI DAY | July 19 Each year on July 19th, people across the United States fill their glasses with a rum-based cocktail and toast to National Daiquiri Day. So, raise your glass and join all of the others in this celebration! Daiquiri is a family of cocktails whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice (typically lime), and sugar. Tasting of sunshine and beaches, it might be hard to believe how the Daiquiri came to be. Back in 1898, men blasted away in the mines of a small community off the coast of Cuba during…
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Jul
19
2021
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Theater Owners Blast Disney for Making ‘Black Widow’ Available Immediately on Streaming

Theater Owners Blast Disney for Making ‘Black Widow’ Available Immediately on Streaming

Entertainment, ,
BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The National Association of Theatre Owners says the decision is responsible for the superhero pic's "stunning collapse in its second weekend" at the box office. Theater owners on Sunday blasted the Walt Disney Co. for making Marvel’s Black Widowavailable simultaneously in the home and on the big screen, saying the decision has undercut the tentpole’s box office potential and promoted piracy. A press release from the National Association of Theater Owners didn’t mince words, saying that Black Widow suffered a “stunning collapse in its second weekend in theatrical revenues,” in addition to dropping an unprecedented 41 percent…
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Jul
19
2021
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Dish Strikes AT&T Wireless Network Services Deal Worth at Least $5B

Dish Strikes AT&T Wireless Network Services Deal Worth at Least $5B

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BY GEORG SZALAI | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Charlie Ergen’s Dish Network unveiled “a transformative, long-term strategic network services agreement with AT&T” on Monday, “making AT&T the primary network services partner for Dish mobile virtual network operator customers.” In a regulatory filing, Dish said it has agreed “to pay AT&T at least $5 billion over the course of the 10-year term. Charlie Ergen’s Dish Network unveiled “a transformative, long-term strategic network services agreement with AT&T” on Monday, “making AT&T the primary network services partner for Dish mobile virtual network operator customers.” In a regulatory filing, Dish said it has agreed “to pay…
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Jul
18
2021
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Chip Shortage Is Now Affecting Actual New Car Sales Numbers

Chip Shortage Is Now Affecting Actual New Car Sales Numbers

Cars,
BY SEBASTIAN BLANCO | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT Analysts at Black Book said June saw new-car sales down 14 percent as existing inventory was cleaned out. The backlog of available new-car inventory is getting cleaned out after production was hit by the pandemic and related problems including the chip shortage, according to the data and analytics team at Black Book. New-car sales in June were down around 14 percent compared to pre-pandemic numbers from 2019, according to the data and analytics team at Black Book. It's likely to get worse in the near term, as the number of new vehicles available in…
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Jul
18
2021
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ALERT: Study shows potential dangers of artificial sweeteners

ALERT: Study shows potential dangers of artificial sweeteners

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Researchers suggest saccharin, sucralose and aspartame can cause healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut wall Numerous studies have been done on artificial sweeteners, with some showing they can alter the number and type of bacteria in the gut. A new study, however, led by academics from Anglia Ruskin University, has demonstrated that sweeteners can also make the bacteria pathogenic, or causing disease. The researchers suggest common artificial sweeteners can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut wall, potentially leading to serious health…
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Jul
18
2021
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Preferred Hotel Group Unveils Updates To I Prefer Hotel Rewards Program

Preferred Hotel Group Unveils Updates To I Prefer Hotel Rewards Program

Travel,
Troy Warren for CNT   Preferred Hotel Group – which operates Preferred Hotels & Resorts and the newly launched Beyond Green – today announced a series of much-anticipated updates to its I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program. From the brand-new Explorer and Authority membership tiers and new earning and redemption options to a selection of new independent hotel experiences and a first-time Refer-A-Friend bonus offer, these latest developments address the shifting demands of today’s travelers and the continued evolution of the program. “Over the past year, our loyal I Prefer Hotel Rewards members have shared consistent feedback requesting greater value and differentiation in…
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