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Mar
17
2022
By Troy Warren
A glass of wine with a meal may lower risk of Type 2 diabetes

A glass of wine with a meal may lower risk of Type 2 diabetes

Health, ,
By Anagha Ramakrishnan, for The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HealthAccording to preliminary research presented at an American Heart Association conference, a study of more than 312,000 drinkers found that drinking wine with a meal lowers the risk of Type 2 diabetes. The analysis showed that only moderate drinking had a positive impact on health, which means women can have one glass of wine per day, and men can have up to two glasses of wine daily.A glass of wine is considered 5 ounces with 12% alcohol.The analysis emphasized that wine should be consumed with a meal to see added…
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Mar
17
2022
By Troy Warren
Give your home a spring refresh with these decor trends

Give your home a spring refresh with these decor trends

Home & Garden
By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenPut your warm blankets and cozy comforts away because spring is on the horizon, bringing with it plenty of fresh inspiration for home decor.Whether you want to go all out, or just make a few minor adjustments, the style consulting experts at SINGULART have you covered: from groovy vibes to figurative art and design, these five interior trends will instantly spring forward any space in your home.Lines that curveBoxy elements and minimalist lines be gone. Curved designs, on the other hand, will continue to rise in popularity through 2022, and is…
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Mar
17
2022
By Troy Warren
Chris Cuomo wants $125 million for ‘unlawful’ CNN firing

Chris Cuomo wants $125 million for ‘unlawful’ CNN firing

Business, In The News,
By DAVID BAUDER, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT  #Business NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Cuomo wants an arbitrator to award him $125 million for his firing from CNN, alleging his bosses knew full well how he advised his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and suggested they did the same themselves. His filing seeking arbitration on Wednesday exposed more ugliness at the network, where Cuomo, CNN chief Jeff Zucker and his top deputy, Allison Gollust, have all been ousted in the past three months. Zucker fired Cuomo, host of the network's most popular prime time show, in December…
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Mar
17
2022
By Troy Warren
ST. PATRICK’S DAY

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsST. PATRICK’S DAYSt. Patrick’s Day kicks off a worldwide celebration also known as the Feast of St. Patrick. On March 17th, many will wear green in honor of the Irish and decorate with shamrocks. According to lore, the wearing of the green tradition dates back to a story written about St. Patrick in 1726. St. Patrick (c. AD 385–461) used the shamrock to illustrate the Holy Trinity and worn green clothing. And while the story is unlikely to be true, many will revel in the Irish heritage and eat traditional Irish fare, too. In the United States,…
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Mar
17
2022
By Ellen Britt
Four Digital Real Estate Trends We Are Seeing So Far This Year – 2022

Four Digital Real Estate Trends We Are Seeing So Far This Year – 2022

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT  With the digital real estate boom happening right under your nose, it’s critical to keep up with trends as you plot your next move! Here are five trends so far this year in the digital real estate space that show no signs of slowing down: One - Expect sales of land in the metaverse to continue to rise. In 2021, virtual land sales reached an eye-popping $500 million. Sales this year could reach $1 billion (with a “B”!) as the metaverse land grab continues to explode. Early Movers Two - The early movers in this…
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Mar
16
2022
By Ellen Britt
Business Law Makes The Leap Into The Metaverse

Business Law Makes The Leap Into The Metaverse

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT As more and more retail brands jump into the metaverse, service businesses are beginning to make the leap as well.  Internationally recognized business law firm Arent Fox saw the writing on the metaverse wall after they advised an accounting firm client on purchasing virtual property. They are opening an office soon in Decentraland, in the platform’s fashion and retail district, the first major law firm to do so. Investment Banking First, Then Law Recently JP Morgan became the first investment banking firm to claim their space in the metaverse, so it’s really no surprise that a…
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Mar
15
2022
By Troy Warren
Poodles pop in popularity, but Labs still No. 1 US dog breed

Poodles pop in popularity, but Labs still No. 1 US dog breed

Editors Picks, ,
By JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicks NEW YORK (AP) — Labrador retrievers are still tugging hardest on U.S. dog lovers' heartstrings, but poodles just strutted back into the American Kennel Club's top five most popular dog breeds for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. The club's annual popularity rankings come out Tuesday, drawn from more than 800,000 purebred puppies and older pooches that joined the nation's oldest canine registry last year. With 197 recognized breeds, the list ranges from such familiar furry faces as Labs — No. 1 for an unprecedented 31 straight years —…
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Mar
15
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL KANSAS DAY

NATIONAL KANSAS DAY

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL KANSAS DAYOn March 15th, National Kansas Day recognizes The Sunflower State. Magnificent herds of bison, elk, mule deer, and antelope roamed the vast open plains populated by Cherokee, Osage, Pawnee, and many other tribes. The region became a part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.Generations of travelers came to Kansas as the country expanded. From the Corps of Discover in 1804 to the Pony Express, all the roads in Kansas seemed to point westward.Railroads brought rapid settlement to the territory and with it the divisive decision for citizens regarding statehood. Would…
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Mar
15
2022
By Ellen Britt
The First Metaverse Mansion Is About To Be Built

The First Metaverse Mansion Is About To Be Built

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT In the first offering of its kind, a luxury mansion in the UK is up for sale in two places. The real-world and the metaverse! The developer, Stately Homes, is planning to build the 11bedroom, $40 million home, dubbed Hampton Hall, on land located in a gated estate in Surrey.  Two Different Owners? At the same time, the home’s digital twin will also be created and it’s possible there could be two different owners. Whoever purchases the real-world home will get first dibs on the NFT. What?! Bulletproof windows? The home, both real-world and virtual, will…
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Mar
14
2022
By Ellen Britt
Are Webinars About To Go The Way Of The Dinosaur? The Metaverse Asteroid Is Coming!

Are Webinars About To Go The Way Of The Dinosaur? The Metaverse Asteroid Is Coming!

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT Zoom fatigue anyone? Got the video conferencing blues? You are not alone. In a recent research article published in the journal Technology, Mind and Behavior, Dr. Jeremy Bailenson of the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab, found four reasons you are likely to be suffering from Zoom fatigue: The Four Horsemen One - All that close-up eye contact is super intense. Two - Constantly seeing yourself in real-time on the screen is exhausting. Three - You are stuck in front of your computer so your mobility is greatly limited. Four - Your cognitive load (how much brainpower…
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