Librarians from two states — joined by volunteers across the country — recently spent the day cataloging virtual reality en masse as part of the XRCatalog Hack-a-thon. Nevada participants gathered at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records to input the first virtual reality content into WorldCat – OCLC, the world’s largest library catalog.
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As a graphic designer, you are an entrusted keeper of brand image. Your work should embody perfection in terms of your client’s business identity, messaging, and overall vision. The following 6 tips have been cultivated through many years of experience, through learning what NOT to do, and through the relationships built upon making clients happy.
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An estimated 20 percent of seniors work or are looking for work, which is twice as many as 20 years ago. Of course, there are many reasons for this. It might be a desire to remain active. It could be that finances are dictating a working life beyond the traditional retirement age of 65. It could be a chance to launch a second career that we always dreamed about.
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In this day and age, data is everywhere, even when we are unaware of it. Because of this data, we have come to expect personalized coupons from our local grocery store and valuable content in our social media feeds. This personalization stems from data collected through countless touch points in our lives.
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With all the software tools, technology experts, and data available to businesses today, why do 90% of all projects fail? Why do 75% of venture-backed startups with the best-of-the-best ideas fail? Volumes have been written on this topic suggesting various reasons and solutions. Fundamentally, the real reason for failure is a lack of focus. The solution? Systems thinking.
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The addition of a new functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scanner to Renown Health’s South Meadows campus is a “win-win” for this community: physicians at Renown use it to further patient care and University of Nevada, Reno researchers will use it to advance understanding of human brain function.
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At Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems, ideas come to life from the white-hot forge of a plasma cutting table. The company, which produces products such as Torchmate and Vernon Tool, is a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc-welding systems, plasma, and oxyfuel cutting equipment.
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Jason Garlington has been elected vice president of audio-visual for NCET. Kevin Ciccotti, Jodi Herzik, Sue Irvin and Patrick McFarland have been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET.
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NCET, Northern Nevada’s largest educational and networking organization, crossed an important milestone this month as it welcomed its 600th member. Jonathan Devich, a nationally recognized photographer who has covered sports and other events around the world, became the 600th member of NCET.
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