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• Senior snowbirds solve step struggles

  John Bos Recreation & Leisure

  Ask this question to many who have enjoyed the RV life: What is your greatest fear? Robbery, assault, violence or other national issues that are on the evening news are not their concerns. Health and changes in their physical abilities are always the first answer.

• Employers: Is Facebook a friend or foe?

  Julie Bernhard Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  With Facebook's 10-year anniversary coming Feb. 4, many can't even imagine what life was like without it. For most of us, it is second nature to log on before even opening email. It’s about as habitual as brushing our teeth. What started as a college kid meet-up is now the world's largest social network, boasting 1.15 billion users, according to CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg, and a company value of over $100 billion. With little restrictions regarding what material can be shared, your Facebook feed can run quite the gamut. From sonograms to strange selfie scenarios, "the book" is the Internet playground.

• Solar energy global market drivers and challenges

  Don Rosato Manufacturing

  ​The worldwide solar energy or photovoltaic (PV) demand reached only 29 gigawatts (GW) last year, a 5 percent year-over-year increase. This is the first time in 10 years that the year-over-year PV industry market growth has been less than 10 percent. For supply and demand to have been balanced during 2012-13, end-market demand should have approached the 45 GW level. This overcapacity is having a significant effect on companies all along the supply chain as the industry consolidates.

• Broncos’ Welker using his head in picking new helmet

  Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & Fitness

  The NFL's conference championships are over, and the Super Bowl opponents are set — the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. The TV networks, radio broadcasts, Internet blogs and newspaper columns had plenty to say about Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker.

• 10 things I wish I knew when graduating from police academy

  Jim Pryde Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  With more than 30 years in law enforcement, I've now got plenty of experience on my side. Knowing what I know at this stage of my career, I've reflected on what I could share with those beginning a new season of service in law enforcement careers. So stand aside, David Letterman, I've created a top 10 list of things I wish somebody had told me when I graduated from my basic police academy. I truly hope these resonate for many years to come.

• The impact of FDA’s social media guidance for pharmaceutical companies

  Pamela Lewis Dolan Pharmaceutical

  ​The Food and Drug Administration took a significant step forward in clarifying the responsibilities pharmaceutical companies have concerning social media activity in the recent release of a draft guidance document. But, as uncertainties still remain, the impact this guidance will have on pharmaceutical companies embracing this new venue of communication is unclear.

• 5 technical reasons big cable will get bigger

  Mitch Weinraub Communications

  ​While the industry goes back and forth on the details of Charter's proposed purchase of Time Warner Cable and rumors of Comcast or Cox involvement, the opportunities for cost savings get discussed quite a bit. However, most of the conversation tends be focused on reducing programming and administration costs or maybe maximizing ad revenue. On the technical side, there are five reasons that big cable will continue to get bigger, regardless of which board governs or who owns the shares.

• What exactly is the job outlook for nurses?

  Keith Carlson Medical & Allied Healthcare

  ​As 2014 begins, there is a great deal of discussion regarding the job prospects for nurses, especially those just entering the profession. With confusing opinions and projections about the reality of a nursing shortage in the United States, nursing students and recent graduates are understandably concerned.

• Stage 2 meaningful use readiness a growing concern

  Pamela Lewis Dolan Healthcare Administration

  ​A survey recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found there has been tremendous growth in electronic health record use in the U.S. over the past several years, thanks in part to the meaningful use incentive program. But there may be a speed bump in the road to a connected healthcare system as the meaningful use program enters its second stage.

• Employee turnover vs. retention — Which one costs you more?

  Harry J. Friedman Retail

  Almost every retail business owner knows employee turnover is a fact of life, as it is in most any kind of business. It's just multiplied by about 10 zillion in retail. The number of employees leaving their jobs may have dropped during the recent recession, but turnover is already starting to increase again as the economy heals. The typical view on employee turnover is that it's costly in terms of the time and money to find and train someone new. Another important consideration that's often overlooked is the cost in terms of customer loyalty.

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