"We have to be a good citizen of the community and the earth - today's children will still be living here, and we have to preserve our natural resources for them and generations to come." says Jane Ehrlich, CEO of Columbia Memorial Hospital. "We need to be responsible about that, to the extent that we can be." It's an important sentiment, and through green initiatives Columbia Memorial is working hard to ensure that future generations can enjoy those natural resources. But in addition to green initiatives, the hospital is also striving toward other forms ...

NISCO is a company that is built to last, considering its 25 year history of providing full service automotive original equipment manufacturing sealing systems to the notoriously tough automotive industry. NISCO started operations in 1970, when two major companies in the automotive manufacturing industry, the Nishikawa Rubber Company (NRC) and Cooper Standard, decided to form a joint venture to take care of NRC's Japanese original equipment manufacturing customers such as Honda, Toyota and Mazda here in North America. This venture entailed Cooper providing the technical ...

Miller Bonded is one of New Mexico's leading mechanical contracting companies because of two distinctions: its reputation and its history. As one of the oldest mechanical firms in the state, Miller Bonded has built and maintained the status as a leader in the industry--something many companies have a tough time doing. The current economic state has produced challenges for companies across the country, but Miller Bonded has stepped up and turned the situation into an opportunity for development. "We're looking at things we can do that will put us in a niche market; ...

For Richard Shea, Vice-President of Alabama-based specialty contractor Morris-Shea Bridge Co., the decision to manage the juggernaut company's steadily growing operations was an easy one. After his father started the business in 1969 in cooperation with a partner, Shea had the opportunity to learn the ins and outs from a young age. Once he'd graduated from college, his father had bought out his partner and owned the business outright. After that, "he made me an offer I couldn't refuse," says Shea with a grin. Given Morris-Shea's record of steady growth and ...

In a report in Construction Digital, Director of Corporate Affairs Andy Rittler explains how the LBJ Express Project is improving transportation in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. As the "most regionally significant transportation improvement project in North Texas," the LBJ Express Project is affecting a large number of commuters, businesses and residents in the area. Effective, ongoing communication with the public during construction has been a key driver of the venture. "Residents will have the benefit of a quicker commute using these managed lanes ...

In a report in Construction Digital, Brasfield & Gorrie Vice President and Division Manager George Paulson discusses how the Lake Nona VA Medical Center will improve the surrounding community. The medical center is poised to bring a variety of benefits to the local community, including historical enterprise, as it is the first VA hospital to be built in the United States since 1995. So far, the medical center is about 50% complete and is scheduled to wrap up construction next year. About $350 million worth of construction has been completed by contractor Brasfield ...

Safety leader Dupre Logistics wasn't always the award-winning, trailblazing company it is today. Just a decade and a half ago, their much simpler, sales-focused model was thrown into chaos when accidents claimed the lives of three drivers in a single year. Tragedies like that have a way of drawing things into sharper focus, and that's what happened to Dupre. Last year, Dupre's safety director Al Lacombe was honored with a prestigious award for the company's trend-setting program. ATA Safety Director of the Year spans the nation, and by any measure it's a huge honor to ...

In a report in Education Digital, District Superintendent Kirk Carpenter explains how Aztec Municipal School District's insightful approach to comprehensive education has been enhancing the lives of students for over a century. Through their new dedication to professional learning communities, their increased advancement in inspirational activities, and committed involvement of superior staff, the district will undoubtedly continue to educate promising leaders of the future for years to come. At Aztec Municipal School District, students are not just taught academic ...

Anchor Insulation has been providing full scale insulation services since 1980, when Fred Fiske, who was a Pipe Insulation Installer, decided to start an insulation business out of his basement. Anchor Insulation quickly became a family-business as sons Greg, Eric, and Jerry, and son-in-law Doug Whyte joined the business. The business soon expanded its services to include both mechanical and residential insulation services. Anchor Insulation provides thermal, acoustical, and structural insulation for industrial, commercial, residential and marine industries. The company ...

Top international music acts will perform in Bangkok at the River Jazz Festival 2012, which will be held on June 30th and July 1st at the Asiatique The Riverfront venue. Visitors will be able to unwind to the sound of live performances by acclaimed acts such as the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Fourplay, against the scenic backdrop of the Chao Phraya River. The first day's programme will see the Glenn Miller Orchestra treating audiences to renditions of classic songs such as Moonlight Serenade and Tuxedo Junction, with local act Koh Mr Saxman offering support. Day ...

US music stars The Fray will be bringing their distinctive brand of heartfelt pop rock to Manila for the first time on June 21st 2012. The Colorado-based band will be performing at the Mall of Asia Arena at 20:30 local time and will engage audiences with their soulful, laid-back and often moving approach to rock music. Originally formed in 2002, The Fray made it big in 2005 with the release of their album How to Save a Life, which featured the hit record Over My Head (Cable Car) and the even more iconic title track. How to Save a Life was featured on TV shows such ...

This June, the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre will be the venue for A Choral Voyage, a concert that brings together contemporary sounds from across the world. Performed by the Dithyrambic Singers, the show runs from June 1st to 3rd and will feature novel choral compositions as well as pieces that epitomise the cultural heritage of Asia. Audiences can expect a show that combines a wide variety of sounds, from traditional cathedral choral performances to Balinese gamelan accompaniments and everything in between. The Dithyrambic Singers are well known for their ...

International superstar Ute Lemper will be bringing her Cabaret show to the Centro Cultural Macau this June. The German actress and singer will be charming audiences with her inimitable stage presence and intense performing style during an intimate show at 20:00 local time on June 7th. Lemper has performed in cities such as New York, London, Paris and Vienna, winning accolades and acclaim for her solo singing performances and her roles in shows such as Chicago. The versatile star is able to perform in five languages and composes many of her own tunes, as well as ...

Theatre-goers will be able to see the history of Hong Kong brought to life in a spectacular dance drama called Evacuation Order, which premieres this June. Staged by the Hong Kong Dance Company, the show transports audiences back to the 1600s, when Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty oversaw a mass evacuation of southern coastal areas to deal damage to an anti-government movement. The dramatic story will be brought to life by traditional dance styles and original music filled with strings and percussion, which perfectly encapsulates the cultural identity of historic ...

Bali visitors will be able to take part in a competitive and challenging race event this June when the Biznet Bali International Triathlon is held once again. Marking the sixth edition of the annual athletics challenge, this year's triathlon takes place on June 24th and sees participants competing in a number of events, all set against the backdrop of a scenic Bali landscape. An Olympic-distance course allows committed competitors to take a 1.5 km swim in Jimabaran Bay before embarking on a 40 km bike ride through hilly paved roads, culminating in a 10 km flat run ...

Singapore is set to become a hotbed for arts and creativity during the family-friendly Ace! Festival 2012, an event that brings together international talents for a joyous 24-day programme of performances. Running from May 18th to June 10th 2012, the festival encompasses a total of 135 shows that are designed to promote and inspire creativity and artistry among youngsters and their parents. This year's programme includes productions of several family favourites, such as The Little Mermaid, Hakim and the Giant Turtle, The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark and Just So?, ...

Amateur athletes and world-famous runners alike will participate in a memorable skyscraper race event this June at the annual Standard Chartered Taipei 101 Run Up Race. This year's edition will take place on June 10th and will once again see thousands of competitors running up 91 floors of the monolithic Taipei 101 building, comprising a total of 2,046 steps. Sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank, the event is open both to ordinary people looking for a unique challenge and to well-known professional runners such as New Zealand's Melissa Moon, who has confirmed she ...

Thailand's Chiang Rai region has become a fruit lover's paradise this month, with the annual Pineapple Nang Lae and Lin Chee Chiang Rai Festival running throughout May. The festival will see competitions and markets held in multiple locations across the province and will be focused on two of its most famous exports - the lin chee fruit, also known as the lychee, and the Nang Lae pineapple. Chiang Rai is known for producing the most plentiful and highest quality lychees in Thailand, with almost 16,000 tonnes of fruits grown in 18 districts, while the Nang Lae pineapple ...

Fishers Products officially announced Monday that it acquired ChunkyBling.com, a retailer of beaded watch bands, and other beaded jewelry. Fishers Products currently operates two other web-based jewelry properties including PurityRingsOnline.com and eChristianJewelry.com, making the acquisition an ideal move for the company. ChunkyBling.com was founded in 2009 by previous owners Doug and Laurel Hatch. The company initially offered beaded watch bands and faces to meet a growing demand from a large female customer base. As the company continued to grow, other products ...

This Father's Day astonish your dad with a gift basket designed by you. Just imagine how impressed your dad will be when he sees that you spent the time and effort to think of him by building a Father's Day gift just for him. The great benefit of giving your dad a gift basket is that you can tailor your gift content choices and container around your dad's hobbies and interests. If your dad lives out of town, order your hobby themed Father's Day gift basket online from the large collection of gifts for dad at Arttowngifts.com. Father's Day is Sunday, June17th, 2012. Start ...

After one of the largest IPOs in history, cleanfinancial.com has launched a guide to spread betting on the value of Facebook shares. The new cleanfinancial.com covers where investors can speculate on the share price and which companies offer a free Demo account so investors can practice speculating on Facebook. The guide also discusses where investors can access live Facebook share price charts as well as a fully worked trading example. According to cleanfinancial.com editor, Jenna Cutly, many investors will be interested in speculating on Facebook but they may have ...

The aim of the book - Forgotten Secrets of Natural Conception - How your Mind Affects your Fertility by Martina Pangrazzi is to help couples better understand how their behaviour affects their fertility. Through analysis of true stories of conception, including the author's own, Pangrazzi takes the readers on a journey to show them how they can help themselves and how they can find out what's available 'out there' and 'in there' in order to achieve a miracle. We are struggling to have children despite the fact that it is one of the most natural things to happen. Instead ...

One of New York's funniest and most acclaimed stage shows is set to wow Filipino crowds this month with the Manila debut of the award-winning Forbidden Broadway.   The comedy spectacular will be performed by a talented cast at the Carlos Romulo Auditorium and is set to run until May 27th 2012, coming off the back of more than 9,000 performances in venues across the world.   Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the show features songs from popular musicals such as Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia! and Wicked, with rewritten lyrics that affectionately satirise ...

Bangkok will once again be the venue for the Asia International Guitar Festival and Competition this June, bringing some of the world's top guitar players to the Thai capital. To be held at the Siam City Hotel, the event runs from June 14th to 17th and will incorporate a number of performances, concerts and recitals by talented performers, as well as exhibitions and masterclass sessions. Featured artists this year include Aniello Desiderio from Italy, Koki Fujimoto of Japan, the Wong-Kojorn Guitar Quartet from Thailand and the University of the Philippines Guitar ...

Coastal Range Systems (www.coastalrange.ca), an SAP channel partner, announced today Castagra Products, Inc. is its latest customer to deploy the SAP Business One application. With offices across Canada and in the United States, Coastal Range Systems will manage and complete the implementation from its Burnaby, BC office. Castagra Products focuses on producing and delivering eco-friendly coating solutions for the oil, gas, and marine industries in North America. The company's solutions are produced using a renewable vegetable oil and a non-toxic mineral, creating a "veggie ...