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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
Chipotle’s ‘Chippy’ Robot Makes Tortilla Chips Imperfect On Purpose

Chipotle’s ‘Chippy’ Robot Makes Tortilla Chips Imperfect On Purpose

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieThe robot arm, made in partnership with Miso Robotics, is being tested at Chipotle's innovation hub.Could you tell the difference between tortilla chips made by humans and chips that have been made by a disembodied robot arm? Chipotle Mexican Grill is putting that question to the test. Earlier this week, it announced that it is testing an AI kitchen assistant called "Chippy" to see if it can replicate the flavor, texture, and crunch of one of its signature side dishes.Chippy, which was created in partnership with Miso Robotics, has been trained to…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
The benefits of hibiscus tea, the ultimate flower power

The benefits of hibiscus tea, the ultimate flower power

Health,
By Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HealthNaturally sweet, tart and tangy, the hibiscus flower has made its way into one of the trendiest drinks of this year. Hibiscus tea isn’t just popular though. It also has anti-inflammatory effects and has been linked to weight loss.Here are a few of the benefits to drinking hibiscus tea.Cravings kickerThanks to the almost non-existent calorie count and the naturally sweet flavors in hibiscus, it’s known to help kick cravings. Drinking the tea instead of eating — or drinking — something sugary can help you stay on a healthier track.AntioxidantsAntioxidants are a…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
Delta sees strong air travel demand, even as fuel drives up costs

Delta sees strong air travel demand, even as fuel drives up costs

Travel,
By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #TravelDelta Air Lines said Tuesday it is seeing strong demand for air travel, even as rising fuel costs in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are expected to drive up air fares.The Atlanta-based airline said in an update for investors that its sales in early March were higher than 2019 levels, setting a daily record for sales last week, and that it sees “strong spring and summer travel demand.”Delta added it is “well positioned to recapture higher fuel prices,” indicating it plans to pass those higher costs along to customers.Air…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL RAVIOLI DAY March 20, 2022

NATIONAL RAVIOLI DAY March 20, 2022

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL RAVIOLI DAYMarch 20th celebrates a fun-filled and versatile pasta. National Ravioli Day is a food holiday for pasta lovers! So pick your favorite filling and sauce and cook up a meal everyone will love!Ravioli are a traditional Italian-filled pasta. Pasta makers fill two layers of thin egg pasta dough with various ingredients. Imagine a small meatball tucked, snug inside two cozy layers of delicious dough. That’s what ravioli is. Some of the fillings include, cheese, meat, vegetables and seasonings. They also usually serve the ravioli in either a broth or with a pasta sauce.While ravioli…
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Mar
20
2022
By Ellen Britt
Virtual Luxury Comes To The Metaverse

Virtual Luxury Comes To The Metaverse

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT The world of luxury goods is on full display in the metaverse, with such high end brands as Gucci Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton already staking out their claims. But the most common luxury good in the metaverse is not a designer handbag but is a luxury home.  Real-World Meets The Metaverse We’ve already brought you news of a collaboration between ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, known for its luxury real estate offerings, and Voxel Architects, who is constructing a digital twin of an 11,000 square foot, seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion in one of Miami’s most coveted and affluent…
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Mar
19
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CORN DOG DAY March 19, 2022

NATIONAL CORN DOG DAY March 19, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL CORN DOG DAYIn March every year, National Corn Dog Day gives sports fans, concert and fairgoers another chance to dunk. The corn dog started out as a sausage or hot dog baked or deep-fried in a cornmeal breading and served as a sandwich. In the late 1930s or early 1940s, this sandwich became a convenient fair food when the whole meal was put on a stick before being deep-fried. Fairgoers could then eat their corn dog while taking in the exhibits. The popular convenience food is often enjoyed with mustard, ketchup, and other dipping sauces. Adding utility…
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Mar
19
2022
By Ellen Britt
Digital Twins For Businesses Big and Small Are On The Horizon

Digital Twins For Businesses Big and Small Are On The Horizon

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT Just like people can have a digital twin in the metaverse in the form of an avatar, businesses can also have digital twins of their physical spaces.  Technavio, a research firm in the tech space, anticipates the digital twin marketplace to grow to nearly $25 billion by 2025, a compounded annual rate of nearly 40% since 2020. Real-World Shopping & More Many larger companies are already using these digital twins for their products, factory floors, and warehouse to simulate real-world shopping experiences and to help with data analysis and decisions. Left Behind Just like in the…
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Mar
18
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL SLOPPY JOE DAY March 18, 2022

NATIONAL SLOPPY JOE DAY March 18, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL SLOPPY JOE DAYNo matter how you make this hot sandwich, on March 18th, celebrate National Sloppy Joe Day. The Sloppy Joe is one of America’s all-time favorite hot sandwiches. Its base ingredient is often ground beef. However, others use turkey and buffalo, too. The other elements give it its flavor, though. Onions, tomato sauce, brown sugar, cola or maple syrup to sweeten it and seasonings to spice it – and of course, any secret ingredient families may add over the years. All of it is served up on a hamburger bun or roll. And is it…
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Mar
18
2022
By Ellen Britt
Metaverse Mega Mansion Comes To Miami

Metaverse Mega Mansion Comes To Miami

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT Another luxury home is about to hit the market in Miami, Florida. But this is not “just” another high-end home, it’s also an NFT.  One of Miami’s most coveted and affluent neighborhoods is about to become the site for an 11,000 square foot, seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion, which is projected to be completed by the end of 2022.  Playing In The Sandbox The mansion is a collaboration between ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, known for its luxury real estate offerings, and Voxel Architects, who will construct the digital twin, down to the last bathroom! The home’s virtual digital twin will…
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