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Seattle airport testing new tech to allow travelers to wait in virtual line for security screening

GeekWire

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport one of the first airports in North America to test a “virtual queuing” system. The news: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is introducing two tech-infused experiences to modernize the travel experience and help people stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. SEA Image). Where and how long?:

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Seattle airport helping travelers avoid lines with mobile food ordering and delivery to gate via robot

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The goal is to help travelers avoid standing in lines and expand the options for dining without having to leave a concourse. Once through TSA security checkpoints, travelers can place orders through the Order SEA website or FlySEA app and pay by phone.

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What is a virtual assistant and how to become one

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What is a VA (virtual assistant): This question opens the door to a modern profession that encapsulates the fusion of technology, administrative skills, and the evolving nature of the workforce. VAs have the capability to remotely access essential documents How does a virtual assistant work? What exactly does a virtual assistant do?

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Virtual internships: Tech companies and students adjust as pandemic forces remote experience

GeekWire

And she’s one of 8,000 interns that Amazon has taken on this summer around the world, hosting all of them virtually for the first time. Patel is grateful that the tech giant maintained the program despite the challenges — many of her peers are without work this summer due to cuts in programs. Albert Kim. LinkedIn Photo).

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Sharing my life story from a virtual perspective

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Last week on The Virtual Excellence Show our scheduled guest was not able to make it at short notice, so I thought it would be a good opportunity for me to share my own life story and how it relates to the virtual. Hi, welcome to The Virtual Excellence Show. So I thought it’d be worth sharing my story of the virtual.

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Seattle mayor signs minimum wage law for Uber and Lyft drivers in first-ever virtual bill signing

GeekWire

It was the city’s first-ever virtual bill signing conducted over video conferencing. The legislation is part of Durkan’s “Fare Share” program introduced in September , which increased a tax on each Uber and Lyft ride this past November. GeekWire screenshot). The minimum compensation standard takes effect on Jan.

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Conferences want to cure the work-from-home blues

Vox

Conferences are for networking, socializing with colleagues or peers in your field, and getting experiences you can’t get working remotely. were still important, the summit leaned in to the more social and experiential aspects of the conference. Leigh Vogel for Aspen Institute Public Programs. What had changed was the emphasis.