Ellen Britt

202 Posts
May
27
2022
By Ellen Britt
Why Do Male Dogs Lift Their Legs To Pee?

Why Do Male Dogs Lift Their Legs To Pee?

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsDogs, much like their wolf ancestors, are territorial animals. They use various methods to show others who might intrude on their domain who is the boss. Scent marking with urine is one of those ways.Around six to twelve months of age, male dogs experience a hormonal spike and will start to lift one of their hind legs to urinate. This scent marking is a bit different from normal urination, in that the dog will actively seek out an object, such as a tree or the corner of a house or even a car tire, then purposefully…
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May
27
2022
By Ellen Britt
Is Drinking Water From The Toilet Bad For Your Dog?

Is Drinking Water From The Toilet Bad For Your Dog?

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsEver catch your pooch drinking from the toilet? Chances are you have! And if you are like most people, you likely were a bit (or a lot!) disgusted by this behavior.But when you think about it, the water in your toilet bowl is the same water that flows through the pipes that go to your kitchen sink. And, after you flush, that water is fresh and cold, which makes it highly appealing to your dog.The problem is that in most households, toilet bowl cleaner residue may remain in the bowl, even after multiple flushed. These chemicals…
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May
27
2022
By Ellen Britt
Largest Virtual Real Estate Purchase To Be Finalized

Largest Virtual Real Estate Purchase To Be Finalized

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTIf you thought interest in virtual real estate was beginning to decline, think again because Curzio Research is making one of the largest real estate purchases ever made for virtual property.Curzio Research, Inc. is a financial publishing company that specializes in investment research and analysis. The company, according to a report by Brave New Coin, is going to build its headquarters in TCG World, a metaverse platform. Staking Their ClaimIt makes sense that they have staked a claim to land in the Asia region of the platform, and the company plans to use its headquarters as a venue…
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May
26
2022
By Ellen Britt
Why Is There So Much Art Showing Dogs Playing Poker?

Why Is There So Much Art Showing Dogs Playing Poker?

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsChances are that you’ve seen a piece of art or some reference to dogs sitting around a table playing poker. These depictions are on tee shirts, mugs, prints and have even been seen in films and television shows, making appearances in the animated series The Simpsons as well as the television sitcom Roseanne. But where did the dogs and poker meme come from anyway?Dogs Playing PokerIn 1894 an American artist, Cassius Marcellus Coolidge (1844 – 1934), completed an oil painting of four whiskey drinking, cigarette and cigar smoking dogs sitting around a table playing poker, titled aptly enough,…
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May
26
2022
By Ellen Britt
Best Small Dogs For Apartments

Best Small Dogs For Apartments

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsWhen it comes to suitabilty for apartment living, size is not the only consideration. There are many large breed dogs who are lower energy and adapt well to apartment living and there are smaller dogs who are high energy and need more than just a walk around the block. Plus, with apartment living, you need to also be considerate of your neighbors and choose a breed that doesn’t bark all the time and is friendly towards folks in the elevator.  Although there are many breeds that do well with apartment living, here are three that are tried and…
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May
26
2022
By Ellen Britt
Reserve A Hotel Or Resort Room By Buying An NFT

Reserve A Hotel Or Resort Room By Buying An NFT

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTHere at City News and Talk we have been pointing out for a while that NFTs are beginning to move more and more toward utility. Hotel and resort reservations are just one example of that trend.Make no mistake, NFT art is not going anywhere. But uses that demonstrate the utility behind NFT technology are getting more and more press. According to the Wall Street Journal, hotel guests can reserve a room at a discount by purchasing an NFT through a third party service such as Pinktada, which recently introduced a booking system that includes hotels in the…
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May
25
2022
By Ellen Britt
Is It OK To Let My Dog Lick His Wound?

Is It OK To Let My Dog Lick His Wound?

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsDogs will naturally lick any wound on their bodies they can reach with their tongues, as it’s just instinct for them to do so. Because this is such common behavior, many people believe that when a dog licks a wound, it will promote healing. There is some evidence that dog saliva has some antibacterial, plus the rough surface of a dog’s tongue can loosen dirt which may have gotten into the wound.While licking may have some positive aspects to it, the harm it may cause outweighs the good. Licking can cause irritation and this can open the…
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May
25
2022
By Ellen Britt
Balto The Sled Dog And The Race To Nome

Balto The Sled Dog And The Race To Nome

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Ellen Britt for CNT #explore Diptheria. Most people today vaguely recall this as one of the human diseases that they and their children are now vaccinated against. But in the early 1920’s, before the development of the vaccine, the word diptheria struck terror in the hearts of parents, as it was a major cause of illness and death, especially in children. In the U.S. alone, there were 206,000 cases recorded and 15,520 of these cases resulted in death. In January of 1925, Curtis Welch, the only doctor in Nome, Alaska, started seeing cases of the deadly disease. Dr. Welch had…
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May
25
2022
By Ellen Britt
NFTs And Events – Two Main Benefits

NFTs And Events – Two Main Benefits

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTSo. Gary V recently successfully pulled off a huge event and incorporated NFTs. How might this technology apply to a conference or other event you are planning for your business?NFTs can, of course, be used in conjunction with events to generate a revenue stream. But they also have another use, and that is to build connection. Have you ever bought a piece of memorabilia related to an event, such as a concert t-shirt? It’s very likely. Well, these pieces of memorabilia could be tied to an NFT so you, as the owner, are verified on the blockchain.AuthenticityAn…
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May
24
2022
By Ellen Britt
Precision Medicine And NFTs

Precision Medicine And NFTs

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTWe already mentioned that NFT blockchain technology will likely be widely used to enhance the security and privacy of an individual’s medical records. But another medical use is on the horizon…precision medicine.So precisely (no pun intended!) what is precision medicine?Before we get to that, it’s important to understand that tokenization in a different way from NFTs is becoming more common as a way to protect patients personal data. A tokenization company, such as Seqster, founded in 2016, can take information from personal data fields such as name, address, phone number, date of birth and so forth and…
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