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Making breakfast with modern tools infographic

How Long Did It Take To Make Food in Ancient Times?

I grab a cup of coffee on my way out the door every morning. If I’m feeling ambitious, I might even heat up a bowl of oatmeal or swing through a Starbucks drive-thru to pick up a pastry.

My routine takes five minutes, tops. How much earlier would I have to get up if we were still living in Paleolithic times?

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How smart cities use technology to improve life

Smart Cities Are The Future

Just earlier this year, my city, Austin, TX applied for the federal Smart Cities Grant. This was a new opportunity for one American city to focus on future technologies and their impact on everything from traffic to environmental conservation. Unfortunately we didn’t get the $40 million grant, Columbus OH won, but at least smart cities are on the radar of the US government.

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