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Jul
29
2021
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Disneyland and Disney World to Again Require Masks for All Indoors

Disneyland and Disney World to Again Require Masks for All Indoors

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BY RYAN PARKER | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The news comes as COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in parts of the country due to the highly contagious Delta variant. The Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World are pumping the brakes on lifting pandemic restrictions, once again requiring all staff and guests to wear masks indoors — regardless of vaccination status. The news comes as COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in parts of the country due to the highly contagious Delta variant. “The State of California strongly recommends that all guests be fully vaccinated or receive a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the Disneyland…
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Jul
29
2021
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Anycubic’s new Vyper delivers painless 3D printing

Anycubic’s new Vyper delivers painless 3D printing

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Dan Ackerman | CNET.Com Troy Warren for CNT Of all the 3D printers I've tested, this new FDM model from Anycubic was the easiest to get set up and running right out of the box. When it comes to 3D printers, I value ease of use, simple setup and reliability above fancy features and even print quality. After all, if a 3D printer is hard to set up, hard to calibrate or requires constant tweaking and correcting, you're much less likely to use it, especially if you're just starting out.  The new Anycubic Vyper attempts to be both inexpensive and easy to use/set…
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Jul
29
2021
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Jeep Gladiator Gains the Wrangler’s Gecko Green Paint

Jeep Gladiator Gains the Wrangler’s Gecko Green Paint

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BY CALEB MILLER | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT The bold color, a limited-run option available on the Wrangler since the spring, can now be ordered on the Gladiator until October. Jeep is adding Gecko as a paint option for the Gladiator, with the color available for special order until early October for an additional $245. The color was initially offered on the Wrangler starting in the spring, with the order books for Gecko Wranglers closing in August. Jeep is also adding a Gorilla Glass windshield across the Wrangler and Gladiator ranges, with the more durable windshield costing an extra $95. The Jeep Wrangler is one of the…
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Jul
29
2021
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9 out of 10 patients with high blood pressure need more treatment

9 out of 10 patients with high blood pressure need more treatment

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Research from Swedish university shows patients aren’t getting enough medication or have other risk factors not being treated More than 100 million American adults have high blood pressure, according to the Food and Drug Administration, but only about half have it under control. Worldwide, more than a billion people are hypertensive, defined as having blood pressure with a systolic level (the higher number) of at least 140 or diastolic level (the lower number) of 90 or higher. For his thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, specialist doctor Johan-Emil Bager studied the…
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Jul
29
2021
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NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY

NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY The best way to join in National Lasagna Day on July 29th is to bake up a pan of the Italian pasta dish. Another way to celebrate is by getting a table at your favorite Italian restaurant.  Due to lasagna’s broad noodles, the pasta lends itself to layering. A variety of ingredients such as cheeses, meats, vegetables, and sauces create a delicious blend of savory baked layers. For individual servings, roll similar elements into the pasta noodles. Since lasagna is one of the oldest kinds of pasta, cooks have developed quite a…
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Jul
29
2021
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Woman unaware she had $39 million lottery ticket in purse for weeks

Woman unaware she had $39 million lottery ticket in purse for weeks

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT BERLIN — Lottery officials say a woman in Germany carried a winning ticket in her purse for weeks without realizing it was worth about $39 million. The 45-year-old woman was the sole winner of a draw June 9, having correctly guessed seven fields on a German lottery ticket, Lotto Bayern said Wednesday. It quoted the woman, who wasn't named, saying “I still get dizzy at the thought that I carelessly carried almost 33 million euros around in my purse for several weeks.” The mother of one had picked random numbers on the 1.20-euro…
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Jul
29
2021
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NBCUniversal’s Quarterly Earnings Rise 13 Percent as Theme Parks Return to Profit

NBCUniversal’s Quarterly Earnings Rise 13 Percent as Theme Parks Return to Profit

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BY GEORG SZALAI | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Comcast reported its second-quarter results, including for its entertainment unit and European pay TV arm Sky. NBCUniversal’s second-quarter adjusted earnings rose nearly 13 percent, helped by a return of the entertainment unit’s theme parks business to profitability after a year-ago loss due to the coronavirus pandemic, parent company Comcast said on Thursday. The media, entertainment and technology conglomerate said the increase came despite a $363 million loss related to streaming service Peacock in the latest period. Comcast didn’t immediately provide a user update for Peacock. It had in its previous financial update in late April mentioned…
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Jul
28
2021
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Netflix to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations On All U.S. Productions

Netflix to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations On All U.S. Productions

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BY BRYN SANDBERG | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The move, which applies to Zone A on film and TV sets, comes as the Delta variant spreads. Netflix is making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory on its U.S. productions — at least in Zone A, the part on  set with actors. The move makes the streamer the first major studio to institute a blanket vaccination policy. A source says Netflix is closely following the recently updated return-to-work protocols agreed upon by the guilds and studios, which says that the industry may mandate vaccinations in Zone A on a project-by-project basis. The new standards were agreed to…
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