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Apr
27
2022
By Ellen Britt
Digital Twins And Real Estate Investors – Are They A Match?

Digital Twins And Real Estate Investors – Are They A Match?

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTWhat exactly is a digital twin? It’s simply a digital version of an already constructed building that exists in the metaverse. What’s the value of that? Let’s get a closer look.There are several reasons why a home buyer might want a digital twin of a property. One of these is simply to have bragging rights! Yes, people love to show off all kinds of things, from their NFT social media profiles proving they own a Bored Ape to the latest Gucci bag. A digital twin of a luxury home a buyer just purchased gives them bragging rights…
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Apr
26
2022
By Ellen Britt
Should You HIre A Metaverse Architectural Firm To Design Your House?

Should You HIre A Metaverse Architectural Firm To Design Your House?

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTOk, so you have taken the leap and are now the proud owner of some land in the metaverse for the purpose of building a house there. Now what? Hire a design firm or do it yourself?The good news is that in the metaverse, there are no requirements to have government approved and structurally sound plans on file for your project, as there really isn’t any danger the building is going to fall on anyone!Consider Your VisionBut, depending on your vision, you may want to consider hiring an architect or graphic designer for your project. If your…
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Apr
25
2022
By Ellen Britt
How To Make Passive Income From The Metaverse – Billboards

How To Make Passive Income From The Metaverse – Billboards

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTWe’ve talked in a prior article about how there are money making opportunities in the metaverse. One of these is metaverse billboards. Here’s what you need to know.First of all, you have to have a thorough knowledge of the metaverse platform in which you plan to put your billboard. Different platforms have different ways of working and you need to know about the differences before you jump in.Be Seen!Most platforms will have a way for you to purchase a piece of virtual real estate on which to put your billboard, but you want to be sure that…
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Apr
24
2022
By Troy Warren
This 12-year old genius made $400k in 9 hours selling NFTs!

This 12-year old genius made $400k in 9 hours selling NFTs!

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Troy Warren for CNT #NFT  #Crypto Weird Whales is an NFT collection created by twelve-year-old programmer Benyamin from London, UK who began learning to code at the age of five. The project started as an educational endeavour. Benyamin created all the base and trait layers for the whales (normal, zombie, ape, alien), he then generated 3350 unique digital collectibles programmatically using an open-source Python script. The project success and backstory forms a core part of early NFT, generative art and digital collectible history. It has been featured in The New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC, The Telegraph, The Guardian, ITV…
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Apr
24
2022
By Ellen Britt
How One Company Turned Pandemic Lemons Into Metaverse Lemonade

How One Company Turned Pandemic Lemons Into Metaverse Lemonade

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTIn 2020, if you were about to launch a business built solely on providing corporate customers events in the real world, you probably quickly changed your mind. But one company saw a huge opportunity to make a crucial pivot and took it.Founders Kenneth Landau and Jaime Lopez were on the cusp of launching their event planning business, but when in person events ground to a halt with the global spread of COVID, they were stopped in their tracks. The PivotRather than throw in the towel, the two entrepreneurs got to work on another idea. Instead of real world gatherings,…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Why NFTs Have Become Such A Popular Asset

Why NFTs Have Become Such A Popular Asset

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Troy Warren for CNT #NFT #CryptoNon-fungible tokens or NFTs have become one of the biggest assets in the world as of late. They have taken the world by storm and their popularity has been at an all-time high since 2021. Let’s discuss the reasons why NFTs are such a popular asset nowadays.When you look at social media, it is rare to not see a post about NFTs. They are such a big asset that people are flooding their social media feeds with posts about NFTs and some people are perplexed about it.Many people are drawn to the idea of owning…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Joe Rogan Claims Massive Subscriber Boost Due to Recent Controversies

Joe Rogan Claims Massive Subscriber Boost Due to Recent Controversies

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BY JAMES HIBBERD | HollywoodReporter.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Business #EntertainmentThe podcaster says his recent headlines gained him two million new Spotify listeners, though sources counter that his subscriber growth has been consistent.Joe Rogan says his recent controversy has given his Spotify podcast even more horsepower.The podcaster claims the media frenzy over anti-vax conspiracy theorist guests and his past use of the N-word has netted him two million additional subscribers.In Friday’s episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the comic and UFC commentator was asked by his guest, British political commentator Douglas Murray, about the uproar.“You have been put through the wringer…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Intense exercise while dieting might reduce cravings for fatty food

Intense exercise while dieting might reduce cravings for fatty food

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HealthRat study finds desire for high-fat food pellets decreased when the rodents exercised more vigorouslyHave you ever driven by a Sonic on your way home from the gym and just couldn’t resist your craving for a peanut butter milkshake? A new study suggests you might be able to eliminate that craving by exercising more intensely.It seems to have worked for rats that exercised intensely on a 30-day diet. The rodents were able to resist the high-fat food pellets offered after a workout.Researchers at Washington State University designed their experiment to test…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Delta ends mask mandate on flights

Delta ends mask mandate on flights

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #TravelMasks are also no longer required at Hartsfield-JacksonDelta Air Lines said late Monday it would stop requiring masks on flights following a federal judge’s decision voiding the federal mask mandate for transportation.Atlanta-based Delta posted a statement saying that effective immediately, masks are optional for its crew members and customers. Rivals including United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines also said they would drop their mask requirements in the wake of the federal judge’s ruling and an announcement by the White House that the Transportation Security Administration would not enforce the provision.Hartsfield-Jackson…
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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Pandemic economy: Americans richer, but wealth gap a roller coaster

Pandemic economy: Americans richer, but wealth gap a roller coaster

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By Michael E. Kanell, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicks #MoneyMost Americans have gotten wealthier during the pandemic, despite a deadly disease that upended the economy.But economic inequality, after narrowing in 2020, appeared to widen again in 2021 as the federal government’s massive financial rescue programs began winding down.What happens next to the size of the economic pie and how it gets sliced are open questions, even more so than in pre-pandemic times, amid greater uncertainty than normal.Soaring inflation is eroding Americans’ purchasing power and raising the threat of a recession that would hurt everyone’s economic fortunes. A surge…
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