Even so, he expects the arena to be a powerful draw in the weeks leading up to Election Day. The deal made between the NBA and its players union specifically targets arenas owned by the franchises like the Hawks. But even publicly owned arenas are planning to participate as well, including the arenas of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Antonio Spurs. Barron says others should consider participating. As long as these stadiums remain closed to sports, concerts, and other events, they may as well play a role in the country’s democratic process. “If you’ve got an arena in your county,” Barron says, “make use of it.” … [Read more...] about NBA stadiums will be voting centers this fall. Here’s how that will work
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The rise of ‘dark stores’—and how they could save struggling retail
Unlike the new Whole Foods store, not all of these facilities need to be purpose-built. Grocery chains such as Stop & Shop and Hy-Vee, based in Iowa, are already experimenting with turning stores dark. Other retailers are converting stores into micro fulfillment centers, Morris says. Walmart has one in New Hampshire. Bed, Bath & Beyond plans to convert a quarter of its locations into dark stores. Some shopping malls are also being converted into fulfillment centers. … [Read more...] about The rise of ‘dark stores’—and how they could save struggling retail
IGNOU date sheet for June 2020 term-end exams released, check details here
"Any student who is not able to appear in the Term-End Examination (TEE) for COVID-19 related reasons or any other reason will be permitted to appear in the December 2020 Term-End Examination of the University. The Examination Fee submitted by the student towards the June 2020 TEE will be adjusted for the December 2020 TEE. That is, the student will not be required to pay the Examination Fee afresh for the courses, which she/he has already registered for June 2020 TEE," the university said. … [Read more...] about IGNOU date sheet for June 2020 term-end exams released, check details here
Coronavirus vaccine update September 3 | Here are all the updates on COVID-19 vaccine from around the world
A vaccine works by mimicking a natural infection. A vaccine not only induces immune response to protect people from any future COVID-19 infection, but also helps quickly build herd immunity to put an end to the pandemic. Herd immunity occurs when a sufficient percentage of a population becomes immune to a disease, making the spread of disease from person to person unlikely. The good news is that SARS-CoV-2 virus has been fairly stable, which increases the viability of a vaccine. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus vaccine update September 3 | Here are all the updates on COVID-19 vaccine from around the world
How COVID-19 created a new kind of consumer in just 90 days
E-commerce is thrust into the spotlight, turning everyone into connected customers. According to the Q2 Global Shopping Index published by Salesforce—where I am global innovation analyst—as of July 16, 2020, 42 percent of customers were reportedly shopping online as usual with another 39 percent digitally shopping more than usual. Twenty-one percent of customers said that they were spending more on discretionary items in the time of COVID. … [Read more...] about How COVID-19 created a new kind of consumer in just 90 days
