Despite attempts to limit – and even delete – stored business data, archived data continues to grow exponentially. Once companies have eliminated unnecessary data and implemented an information lifecycle management solution, they will eventually need a data storage solution. Traditional data … [Read more...] about Managing Data Growth
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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Surveys estimate that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects 10 to 15 million people in the United States. The excessive motion caused by loud sound can cause a plethora of damage in the delicate cochlear sensory cells and the nearby supporting pillar cells of the hearing organ. Noise can … [Read more...] about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Showcasing the County
Shortly after several hundred of the nation’s county officials gathered in Reno, Nev. for the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference in July 2010, we took notice. Not only was such a conference an excellent opportunity to showcase one’s county – in this case, Washoe County, Nev. – we … [Read more...] about Showcasing the County
Massage for Mom
May brings wonderful things, like spring, warmer weather and longer days, but one of the best parts about May is celebrating the important mom in your life – perhaps your mother, wife and/or grandmother. Whether they work or stay at home with the kids, moms don’t have a lot of time for … [Read more...] about Massage for Mom
Will Health Care Reform Affect You?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for the creation of state-based competitive marketplaces, known as Affordable Health Insurance Exchanges (Exchanges, also known as Marketplaces), for individuals and small businesses to purchase private health insurance. According to the Department of … [Read more...] about Will Health Care Reform Affect You?
From the Annals of Gee, Nobody Has Ever Done This Before
Imagine it’s a long time ago. The distant past. Like 1993. Back then, all you had to do to market your products to the masses was create a Facebook page, upload to Tumblr, tweet several thousand of your buddies, and… PSYCH! There was no such thing as social media then! #noway! So, how did … [Read more...] about From the Annals of Gee, Nobody Has Ever Done This Before
Trust-Based Leadership
Let’s start this month’s column with a mental experiment. Think back on a work situation where you trusted your boss. How hard did you work, beyond what you absolutely had to do? How much time did you spend worrying about things? How often did you think about quitting? Now think about a time when … [Read more...] about Trust-Based Leadership
Understanding the Audiogram
The Audiogram An audiogram is a graph that records the way a person responds to specific sounds called pure tones. The audiologist measures hearing threshold at the pure tone of each frequency. Hearing threshold is the intensity at which a pure tone is barely detected 50 percent of the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Audiogram
Creating Safer Communities
This month is National County Government Month and in celebration, the National Association of Counties is recognizing “Smart Justice: Creating Safer Communities.” Nationally, there are currently more than 13 million individuals booked into county jails annually and more than 700,000 individuals … [Read more...] about Creating Safer Communities
Measuring the Rhythm of the Heart
Electrophysiology (EP) is one of the fastest growing specialties in cardiovascular medicine. EP focuses on the heart’s electrical system, which regulates the rhythm and beats to keep blood flowing in, through and out of the heart. Electrophysiologists, or heart rhythm specialists, are cardiologists … [Read more...] about Measuring the Rhythm of the Heart