November 04, 2020

Pink Weather and QR-Codes


Pink Weather and QR-Codes

“In general, yes, winter is expected not to be cold. Winter is predicted in this color - I'm even afraid to pronounce the word – pink."

– Roman Vilfand, scientific director of Russia’s Hydrometeorological Centre, on the colors that will appear this winter on meteorological maps (pink means temperatures higher than norms)

Runner-Up Quote

“The company is joining the Moscow government's check-in program, which aims to combat the spread of coronavirus by informing people about potential contact with COVID-19 patients. The check-in system will be introduced in stages over the next week and will be operational in all 189 McDonald's restaurants in Moscow, including in shopping centers.”

Statement from McDonald’s on the implementation of a QR-Code check-in system in Moscow, to help combat the spread of coronavirus; the check-in system has been in place for nightclubs and bars since mid-October
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