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How concerning is it when contactless self-service pushes people out of…
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementCOVID-19 has accelerated a few foreseeable changes that the service industry expected for the future. For example, more consumers have wanted delivery service since the pandemic hit in March. Restaurants, hotels, airlines, retailers, and shopping malls have extended their current contactless self-service offerings through mobile apps, kiosks, facial recognition, and palm recognition technologies. To embrace the growing demand for delivery and contactless self-service, many fast-food chains also introduced new restaurant designs, featuring double- or triple-drive-thru lanes, conveyor belt delivery, and food lockers for pickup orders.
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How to buy beauty: Here’s how to shop all 7 categories
Elizabeth Donat RetailDecember is an exciting and festive time of year filled with wonderful buying opportunities in the beauty space. With so many amazing promotions, gift sets and sales, how does one decide where to even start? When you are shopping for yourself or those lucky recipients on your list, focus on the seven beauty categories.
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10 holiday gift ideas for busy executives
Terri Williams RetailFor most busy executives, work hasn’t slowed during the pandemic, in fact, it’s likely to have increased. A study by Bupa Global, an international health insurer, found that 8 out of 10 business executives have experienced fatigue, disturbed sleep, and a host of other pressures as a result of COVID-19. So, when considering holiday gifts for these busy execs, consider items that can make their work — and lives — easier.
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The best places to ring in 2021 with social distancing
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureNew Year’s Eve is going to look a little different this year. Social distancing and roving shutdowns promise more subdued celebrations as organizers try to stage events that minimize the spread of the coronavirus. Outdoor events, such as concerts, parades and fireworks, will take precedence, but mostly on a smaller scale than in years past. We’ve identified six NYE celebrations across the country that guarantee a good time while keeping partygoers as safe as possible.
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An oldie but goodie for hunting: Remington Core-Lokt ammo
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureSelecting the appropriate bullet for a particular hunt doesn’t necessarily have to be an expensive or time-consuming process. Indeed, sometimes the older and/or less glamorous choice is the best one. For instance, the Remington Core-Lokt uses a really old design that first hit the market all the way back in 1939. However, it has proven to be extremely effective when used in a variety of hunting situations over the years. Featuring a tapered copper jacket that’s mechanically “locked” to a solid lead core shaped like an hourglass, Core-Lokt bullets deliver rapid, yet somewhat controlled expansion and good weight retention.
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Study: Normal lung function remains intact during exercise despite mask…
Amanda Ghosh Medical & Allied HealthcareThere's no question that masks are uncomfortable, and they're more uncomfortable when you exercise. But evidence confirms — the lungs are no worse for wear when healthy people wear a face mask and work out. A study published last month in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society found that "there is little empirical evidence that wearing a facemask significantly diminishes lung function, even when worn during heavy exercise."
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10 of America’s great campsites
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureWe’ve been able to stay at so many great parks that have wonderful views, hikes, and other activities. Many of these have good campsites, but this article features 10 outstanding campsites where you can sit with some privacy and enjoy a terrific view and/or observe animals or birds without having to travel to other portions of the park. Given the coronavirus situation, these campsites can be an amazing place to stay. Of course, please check for current availability and status.
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How subscription-based marketing can be a key tool in your digital strategy
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingAs a digital/social media marketer, you know that an especially crucial task for your brand, as it moves through the pandemic and beyond, is customer retention. Your goal in this respect is to engage your existing demographic's interest in your products and services so they stay loyal and give you the repeat business you need. You also want to keep attracting new eyeballs to what you have on offer. An excellent way to accomplish all of this is with a subscription-based marketing strategy.
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Making the most out of a virtual wellness retreat: Tips to stay present…
Gaurav Goomer Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementYou have been working hard in both your professional and your personal life. Each year, you plan and look forward to some type of unique wellness retreat, but this year COVID-19 hit, preventing you from traveling to enjoy this sacred time for yourself. So, you found a virtual retreat that looks like it would be a great fit. However, when you travel, you escape the noise and business of home. Virtual retreats are different. It’s not as easy to put aside your home affairs or the distractions that take you away from rest and restoration. To garner the most out of your virtual wellness retreat from home, we have put together the following tips to consider.
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How Nosler’s Trophy Grade ammo will help you hunt game this season
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureAs ethical hunters we owe it to our quarry to do everything in our power to quickly and cleanly kill the game we’re pursuing. For this reason, it’s important to select the appropriate bullet for the task at hand. Fortunately, the vast majority of hunters do not require extremely specialized ammunition unless they’re looking for optimum performance at extended range or hunting thick-skinned dangerous game. So, you have lots of options if you’re among the many hunters who do not fall into either of those categories. Nosler’s Trophy Grade line of ammo is one of the many good options that’s well suited for those hunters.
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