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Chipless RFID
SEATTLE, WASHINGTION , UNITED STATES, December 27, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United States/WA: The global Chipless RFID market is estimated to account for US$ 5,190.6 million by 2027
Chipless RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags are RFID tags that do not require micro-chip in the transponder. Some tags use plastic or conductive polymers instead of silicon-based microchips. Chipless RFID tags tend to work over a wider temperature range and are also less sensitive to RF interference. Chipless tags are widely used in item-level tagging, banking cards, and banking cards, among others. They are also used for anti-counterfeiting, asset tracking, air baggage, smart tickets, animal tracking, and high volume secure documents. In short, Chipless RFID is an evolving wireless
mobile application
SEATTLE, WASHINGTION , UNITED STATES, December 27, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United States/WA: Global mobile application market, by store type segment, between apple app store sub-segment was accounted for 46.9% market share in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.4% between 2019 and 2027.
A mobile application is a software program designed to operate on a mobile device like a cell phone, smartphone, or portable watch. As the name implies, it runs on the user's mobile device as opposed to a desktop or laptop system. In simple terms, a mobile application can be used in place of a desktop application since most devices today come equipped with mobile application software.
Because of this, most businesses today have turned to develop mobile applications instead of native applications. Although this has resulted in them having less work to
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DTG Recycle expands its transportation and container fleet to continue providing world class customer service.
BOTHELL, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bothell, WA – DTG Recycle, the largest recycler of commercial, industrial, construction, and demolition waste in the Pacific Northwest, acquires substantially all assets of Rolloff Recyclers. Rolloff Recyclers, based in Woodinville, WA, operates a fleet of recycling containers in King and Snohomish counties.
With this latest acquisition, DTG Recycle continues growing its container and
SEATTLE, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Nationwide, 30.3% of Redfin.com users looked to move to a different metro area in October and November, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That's down from a record-high 31.5% in the first quarter of 2021 but well above pre-pandemic levels.
Homebuyer interest in relocating to a different part of the country
- Sale adds to record-breaking year for Boeing freighter family
- UPS order to help meet expected long-term global demand for air cargo
SEATTLE, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] today announced an order for 19 767 Freighters from UPS highlighting the 767 Freighter's outstanding operational efficiency and payload capability to serve its customers at a time of robust air cargo demand.
"The Boeing 767 is the most versatile aircraft we operate," said UPS
REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer and operator specializing in premier rental communities across the U.S., today announced the start of preleasing at Modera River Trail, a contemporary mixed-use apartment community located in the thriving Seattle suburb of Redmond.
The community, which features 233 apartment homes and 4,700 square feet of
Today we introduced a new line of merchandise dedicated to the NS-19 mission on the Blue Origin Shop.
Mission patches have long been a part of human spaceflight stemming from NASA astronauts wearing them on every mission since 1965. They represent the
BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Donuts Inc., the global leader in next-generation top-level descriptive domains and digital identity, has been named a gold winner in 'Company of the Year' - West U.S., and bronze in 'Fastest Growing Company of the Year' in medium-sized businesses in Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America.
2021 marked the 11th annual Best in Biz Awards and, following the havoc wreaked by the global pandemic, resoundingly confirmed that American business is back and stronger than ever before. The 11th annual program saw intense competition among more than 700 impressively strong entries from public and private companies of all sizes and spanning all geographic regions and industries in the U.S. and Canada, ranging from some of
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) ("PlantX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the expansion of the Company's e-commerce platform to the United Kingdom.
PlantX UK will launch under a new domain, www.PlantX.uk, and will offer a similar PlantX experience as PlantX.ca and PlantX.com provide in Canada and the United States, respectively. The new platform will feature an extensive assortment of plant-based goods, an ample indoor plant selection and a variety of educational resources, including
BYRNA'S LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION CONDUCTED A TRAIN-THE-TRAINER COURSE AT SPOKANE COUNTY SHERFIFF'S OFFICE TRAINING FACILITY FOR 19 OFFICERS
ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: BYRN) ("Byrna" or "the Company") today announced that on Tuesday, November 30th, the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of several types of Byrna Less-Lethal launchers, including 200 of the newest addition to the Byrna line, the Tactical Compact Rifle (TCR), along with 39,000 rounds of Byrna non-lethal ammunition and accessories.
These launchers will be provided to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Orbital Reef, led by partners Blue Origin and Sierra Space, was selected today by NASA for a funded Space Act Agreement for collaboration to design a commercially owned and operated space station in low Earth orbit (LEO). NASA’s Commercial LEO Development program aims to shift NASA’s research and exploration activities in LEO to commercial space stations, helping stimulate a growing space economy before the International Space Station is retired. The Orbital Reef team includes Boeing, Redwire Space, Genesis Engineering Solutions, and Arizona State University.
“We are pleased that NASA supports the development of Orbital Reef, a
Crowdfunding trivia game Givling in partnership with Firstleaf partner to surprise Seattle Central College Advisor with $10,000 check
STANWOOD, Wash., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Givling, the patented crowdfunding trivia game, partnered with Firstleaf Wine Club to surprise Taylor Cain, a student advisor at Seattle Central College, with a $10,000 award. With a passion for helping low income students navigate needed financial aid, Cain will utilize her winnings to pay off some lingering student loan debt as well as begin needed home improvement projects. She said she is also excited to "splurge a little" on Christmas gifts this holiday season.
Givling partnered with Firstleaf Wine Club to surprise Taylor Cain, a student advisor at Seattle Central College, with a $10,000 award.
Givling is a patented crowdfunding trivia game that has awarded over $8 million to
“Since March 2020, our city has faced unprecedented challenges, including the closure of the West Seattle Bridge. After the important work to stabilize the bridge then
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Two years after groundbreaking on the project, civil construction on the Lynnwood Link extension has reached the fifty percent completion mark. Construction teams continue to advance the work on the project, which is scheduled to open in 2024.
"In just two years, riders will be able to avoid some of the worst highway congestion in the nation and enjoy reliable trips to their destination," said Sound Transit
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OLYMPIA, Wash. – Finding the right health care coverage for you and your family is easier with the help of an expert to guide the way. That’s why during this year’s open enrollment period, Washington Healthplanfinder guides will be on the road to help Washingtonians navigate their health insurance options. The Washington Healthplanfinder Adventure Tour will make 10 stops in communities across the state. At each “base camp” location, certified assisters will be on hand to provide expert advice on health care coverage and help people sign up for a plan that meets their needs and budget.
“Many of our new and existing customers rely on help navigating the
The community is invited to a public graduation ceremony for the city’s resident-focused civic engagement course, Bellevue Essentials. Members of the public will join virtually with 31 course graduates, their families and friends on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., to learn more about the program and experience a moving keynote speech from Randy Eng, Executive Director of Jubilee REACH.
The graduation is a chance for the community to honor the Bellevue
Olympia, WA – Intercity Transit will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Local and Express buses and Dial-A-Lift services will not operate. Customer Service located at the Olympia Transit Center and the administrative office will also be closed.
The Dial-A-Lift reservation line will be closed, but customers can leave ride requests or cancellation messages on Dial-A-Lift’s voicemail at 360-705-5827. Intercity Transit reminds Dial-A-Lift customers with standing rides to cancel their unneeded rides for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Buses will operate on regular schedules Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. For route and schedule information, visit intercitytransit.com/plan-
Join in on the winter fun at Kelsey Creek Farm! New program sessions beginning soon!
Little Farmers
Join us for hands-on fun in the barnyard with your 2-3 year old. Classes will feature chickens, goats, barn chores, feeding, petting, and taking a pony ride - all the
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is making changes to the COVID-19 data dashboard, in part to improve how race and ethnicity data is analyzed and shared. Additional improvements will include new metrics regarding children’s vaccines and booster shots.
Race and ethnicity trend information
Starting today, the state’s COVID-19 dashboard will provide statewide case, hospitalization, and testing trends by race and ethnicity. DOH acknowledges many
Residents Should Plan Ahead for Increased Testing Demand as People Gather Inside for the Holidays; Eligible Residents Should Schedule COVID-19 Booster Shot Appointment
SEATTLE (November 22, 2021) – As cases surge across the country with significant outbreaks in the Midwest and Northeast, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan encouraged Seattle residents to plan ahead to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19 by getting a booster if 18+ and getting tested if they feel any symptoms or are at risk of exposure. 87.5% of residents 12+ have begun vaccinations in Seattle.
“Seattle - we’ve led the country in keeping our community safe but the
The Auburn Community Players are excited to return to the Auburn Ave. Theater with Elf The Musical.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
Directed and Choreographed by Megan Hicks
Music Direction by Lindsay Delmarter
OLYMPIA – As the need for COVID-19 vaccine verification increases across the state, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants to ensure people are prepared and know how to prove their vaccination status when it is required. Vaccine verification options now include QR code functionality through WA Verify, the state’s new Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record system.
Currently, there are several forms of proof people can use to verify their
As the preferred cloud provider for adidas SAP workloads, AWS will help one of the world’s largest sports brands to transform its business by implementing SAP S/4HANA
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that adidas AG, one of the largest sports brands in the world, has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider for SAP workloads. With this announcement, adidas will migrate its SAP environment to AWS and implement a modern
Amazon will kick off its Cyber Monday deals weekend on Saturday, November 27, by offering customers more deals and deep discounts on must-have items for the gifting season
Throughout the weekend and on Cyber Monday, customers will find savings on top gifts and products from brands like Ninja, Bose, Sony, Calvin Klein, LEGO, and select Alexa-enabled devices, as well as deals from small businesses, including women-owned, Black-owned, and military family-owned businesses, and from Amazon Handmade artisans and innovative Amazon Launchpad startups
Plus, Prime members get 30 minutes of early access to the hottest Lightning Deals on Amazon throughout the holiday season before they are gone—as well as fast, free, and convenient delivery options
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2021-- (NASDAQ:AMZN)—Mark your calendars for a weekend of savings. Amazon today revealed a sneak peek of the thousands of deals customers can shop during its Cyber Monday deals weekend, which kicks off
A master planning process and community outreach resulted in the design and completion of a renovated Westside Park with improved drainage to allow for year-long usage, as well as several new amenities. The park now includes a quarter-mile ADA accessible trail loop,
