BITS PIECESA Free Monthly Newsletter From Your Friends at DataSafe

July2016

Thoughts from Tom ReisPresident of DataSafe

Tom Reis

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Contact Information: 800.275.SAFE (800.275.7233) or info@datasafe.com

No soul is desolate as long as there is a human being for whom it can feel trust and reverence.

—T.S. Eliot

July is finally here! Which means it is time to kick-start the summer festivities! At DataSafe, when we think of July, we think about enjoying longer days with friends and family, relishing pleasant strolls during warm summer nights, and dusting off that old grill and firing up some BBQ! The upcoming summer months will bring many pleasantries and distant fond memories that will have anyone pause and flashback to a nostalgic childhood memory. On behalf of DataSafe, please enjoy your summer and continue making wonderful memories for years to come. Go ahead and compose your out of office automatic reply, and take that well deserved P.T.O! Have peace of mind knowing your most confidential records are in safe hands so that you won’t need to worry about anything but having a great summer!

By the Numbers: Organic Food• Organic food represents about 4.25% of the total

food sold in the United States.

• Only 3% of dairy cows’ milk production is organic.

• About 44% of organic food sales take place 100 miles or less from an organic farm.

• Seven percent of organic food is sold directly through organic farm stands.

• U.S. organic cropland takes up only 0.6% of all cropland in the United States.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service

Did You Know: Swimsuit TriviaJuly is National Bikini Month! Here are some interesting facts about swimsuits and their history.

• Swimsuits in the Victorian era were fashioned like dresses and constructed of heavy wool.

• The first modern swim trunks were introduced in the early 20th century. When wet, they weighed approximately nine pounds and had a tendency to fall down.

• During the 1920s, many women were arrested for wearing swimsuits that were deemed too scanty.

• It was not until 1932 that a men’s topless swimsuit was marketed. The “Topper” had a detachable top that could be unzipped from the trunk bottom.

• The bikini was first introduced in 1946 by two French fashion designers, Jacques Heim and Louis Reard. It was named after the Bikini Atoll in the South Pacific, where the first post-war experimental explosions of atomic bombs took place.

• The first Sport’s Illustrated “Swimsuit Edition” appeared on January 20, 1964, with Babette March on the cover. The best selling issue was the 25th anniversary issue with Kathy Ireland on the cover in 1989.

• The bikini became the official beach volleyball uniform for women in 1993, when the sport was officially recognized by the Olympic Committee.

The material contained in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and is based upon sources believed to be reliable and authoritative; however, it has not been independently verified by us. This newsletter should not be construed as offering professional advice. For guidance on a specific matter, please consult a qualified professional.

July Service AwardsCelebrating DataSafe

Employee Anniversaries16 YEARS

Jose Moreno, Director of ITJoined DataSafe on 07/07/2000

Jose Moreno celebrated 16 years with DataSafe on July 7th. Jose started out as a Record Center Attendant in 2000 and was quickly promoted to the Operations Supervisor in Newark. Due t o h i s i n t e r e s t a n d knowledge in Information Technology, he then

transitioned into the PC Support role working with Database and Systems Administration in 2001 and was eventually named the IT Project Manager in 2007. Jose was then promoted to the Director of IT in 2010 and has been leading the department ever since. Jose successfully creates customized applications to assist with operations and other departments and also implemented our electronic online invoicing system. Outside of work Jose enjoys living a healthy lifestyle by running and practicing yoga. He is also a family man at home with his wife and children with whom he enjoys spending time at the movies and traveling. DataSafe greatly appreciates all of the contributions Jose has made over the past 16 years. We could not have done it all without him. Thanks for making DataSafe great Jose!

12 YEARSChad Proehl, Accounts Receivable

Joined DataSafe on 07/21/2004

11 YEARSIdalia Lopez, Account ManagerJoined DataSafe on 07/25/2005

1 YEARBrandon Halley, Delivery Representative

Joined DataSafe on 07/07/2015

Survey of the Month Winner: Flossie Mosebach!

July Holidays and EventsDaily Observances

2 International Day of Cooperatives3 Compliment Your Mirror Day3 Stay Out of the Sun Day4 Independence Day6 Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day7 Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day7 Tell the Truth Day9 Bald is In Day10 Don’t Step on a Bee Day11 International Town Criers Day11 World Population Day13 Embrace Your Geekness Day13 Gruntled Workers Day16 National Woodie Wagon Day17 National Ice Cream Day18 National Get Out of the Doghouse Day18 Nelson Mandela International Day20 Take Your Poet to Work Day22 Rat Catchers Day23 Hot Enough For Ya Day23 National Day of the Cowboy24 Auntie’s Day24 Cousins Day24 National Drive-Thru Day24 National Tell an Old Joke Day27 National Korean War Veterans 27 Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day27 Walk on Stilts Day28 World Hepatitis Day30 International Day of Friendship30 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Weekly Observances10-16 National Farriers Week10-16 Sports Cliché Week17-23 Captive Nations Week18-25 Restless Leg Syndrome Education and Awareness Week23-31 National Moth Week

Monthly ObservancesBioterrorism/Disaster Education and Awareness MonthCell Phone Courtesy MonthHerbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness MonthInternational Alopecia Month for WomenInternational Zine MonthNational Doghouse Repairs MonthNational Bikini Month

Freedom for EveryoneThe Fourth of July weekend was coming up, and the preschool teacher took the opportunity to tell her class about patriotism.

“We live in a great country,” she said. “One of the things we should be happy is that, in this country, we are all free.”

One little boy came walking up to her from the back of the room. He stood with his hands on his hips and said, “I'm not free. I'm four.”

Want to Win a $50 Gift Cheque?Each month we’ll give you a new challenge of some type.

All those who reply with a correct answer are eligible to win a $50 American Express® Gift Cheque.

At the end of this month we’ll draw one lucky name. Here is this month’s challenge:

Last Month’s Winner:Jenn Baker

E-mail your answer(s) to news@datasafe.com

Squeezy’s still traveling!

Squeezy on a Knight!

“Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.”

— Henny Youngman

Did you know…Did you know that nearly 50% of consumers and businesses across the U.S. now use ACH Direct Payment to pay their bills? We encourage you to make your future payments to DataSafe via ACH Direct Payment.  This will help expedite the payment process and ensure your invoices are paid on time each month.

For more information, please see your Account Manager or email info@datasafe.com to start enjoying the convenience of ACH Direct Payment today!

Quick Tips: Green LivingTrouble with ants? Instead of reaching for that can of insecticide, pour a small bottle of peppermint oil into a pump spray bottle, add a few drops of dishwashing liquid and top off with cold water. Recap it and give it a couple good shakes. Spray porch seats, benches, and other outdoor items and furniture to keep ants away without harming the environment.

A ring of coffee grounds around sensitive plants can discourage ants from investigating them.

Big ant problem? Pouring boiling water into a nest kills ants and eggs as effectively as any chemical.

Last Month’s Answer to: What do you call a snowman in the summer?

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“A P u d d l e ”

“I’m sure there are better ways to disguise sensitive information, but we don’t have a big budget.”

This picture won a lucky person $50!

Why do golfers always carry an extra pair of socks?

Bumper Sticker Humor• Gravity always gets me down.

• It's bad luck to be superstitious.

• Honk if you like peace and quiet.

• Always go to other people's funerals, or they won't go to yours.

Quick Tips: OrganizingEntertaining outdoors during the summer can be a pleasure, but it can involve more work and risk than entertaining indoors. To make things easier and safer, organize your outdoor living space. Clean your grill and stock a cabinet nearby with all your barbecuing tools. Have an ice chest handy to minimize trips into the house for beverages. Place all of your gardening tools, equipment, and chemicals out of sight in a shed or storage container. Finally, store your hose in a hose pot or on a rack off the ground to minimize trips and stumbles.

BITS PIECES Sacramento & SolanoHappy July everybody! Are you ready for some fireworks? I have listed below some of the events that we are looking forward to this month. If you would like to attend any of these events as our guests, please let us know. — Scott Reis, Director of Sales & Marketing

Solano County Networking Events in July

Sacramento Client of the Month: Lyon Real Estate

Benicia Chamber of Commerce 5:30pm to 7:30 pm

Iron Horse Home Furnishings990 Grant Street

Benicia, CA. 94510

NETWORKING EVENTSPlease be my guest for a great opportunity to network. Come and enjoy appetizers, giveaways and more! Bring Business Cards

Call Janine Lozano @ 707-704-9372 or email: jlozano@datasafe.com

LeTip Networking Group (Guests Welcome)Every Wednesday

11:00am to 1:00pmFuso’s Italian Restaurant

535 A Main Street, Vacaville

BizNet Benicia Networking Group (Guest Welcome)

Every Thursday7:30am to 8:30am

Benicia Chamber of Commerce601 1st Street, Suite #100, Benicia

JULY MIXERS

If you’re interested in attending a meeting with Janine please contact her at jlozano@datasafe.com or call (707) 704-9372.

Vallejo Chamber of CommerceJuly 28, 2016 (Thursday)

5:30pm to 7:30pm Recology

2021 Broadway Vallejo, CA. 94591

EVERY WEEK

Patt’s Corner: The Achilles Heel of Cyber SecurityHuman error is nothing new. A recent Computer Weekly article calculates that humans (“wetware”) caused the majority (62%) of Data Breaches. 60 Minutes on April 17 advised us that “with social engineering, you can't really fix the human element. Humans are gullible. They install malicious applications. They give up their passwords every day. And it's really hard to fix that human element.”

Companies need to protect their data from employees with the same level of commitment as they do from hackers. The responsibility of proactively planning for the worst is not merely the responsibility of the C-suite personnel and MSPs but each and every one of us. We are all savvy to the concept of modifying passwords and have read horror studies of a misplaced or stolen laptop which may or may not be encrypted and phishing techniques that theoretically would not deceive a child. It is equally important that we familiarize ourselves with breach protection and timely reporting sooner rather than later.

DataSafe is proud to offer Data Breach Reporting Service among our suite of offerings. As we reach our 70th anniversary, we continue to invest our time and energy into our service offerings to help you stay protected and to keep your information safe.

Serving the Greater Sacramento Area for six decades spanning a two-generation history, Lyon has nearly 1000 agents in 17 offices throughout the four-county region. We have successfully evolved by maintaining Lyon’s family values of honesty, integrity, and respect - combining them with the spirit of continuous innovation and a quest for excellence. These characteristics, practiced by a progressive leadership team and talented agents and staff, form our company culture.

Testimonial from Lyon Real Estate:“We have been very pleased with the level of service that DataSafe provides. Our orders are always fulfilled quickly and accurately, and it has been extremely helpful to have a personal account executive to answer any questions. We have been preparing a large project and they have not only helped verify items in the warehouse personally, but checked in on our status periodically to ensure it is running smoothly. We have had three prior long term storage companies, and this is the highest level of quality we have experienced. Thank you!”

Fairfield & VacavilleNo Mixers scheduled for

Fairfield or Vacaville at this time for July 2016.