It's the nation's busiest distribution center. And its concentration of trucks, trains, forklifts, and planes keeps all kinds of stuff - and the economy - on the move.READ»
In a city that has suffered as a victim of the old style of sports ownership, the Redbirds and their ballpark have had a transforming effect. "It's become the most important facility in the city," says Steve Cohen, a state senator.READ»
The Tawaraya (boxing ring) bed that once held Memphis design heavyweights fills a room at Galleria Carla Sozzani in Corso Como 10 in one of hundreds of special exhibits tied to the fair. -Janet Eastman
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I am marygardner working as a medical consultant in Memphis, I am specializing in Fitness and weight loss. I am currently workingin major hospital and also interested in developing websites retalted to medical science. Now i am ...READ»
Forget the networking and the keynote speeches at the American Institute for Graphic Artists' summit -- for true design geeks, there's only one reason to attend this biennial creative meet-up: the typographic quiz. Some 200 ...READ»
Where's the beef? During National Barbecue Month, it's usually sizzling over charcoal with pork, poultry, and (sometimes) veggies. As Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of the summer grill season, looms, the industry remains red hot. Here's a tasting platter of stats.READ»
Last year's NCAA title game ended in OT with Kansas overwhelming
Memphis with perseverance ... and free throws. The win scored KU not
just bragging rights but also big money. Merchandise tied to the
victory earned Kansas more ...READ»
The Congress for New Urbanism recently held a competition to explain just what the connection is between urban planning and the environment--and if you're fuzzy on the issue, you need to watch the winning video, created by John ...READ»
During my graduate studies in Sustainability through Arizona State University I have learned much about organizational strategies built around sustainability initiatives. The definition of sustainability is “meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” Sometimes it is referred to in the context of the more commonly known Triple Bottom Line which takes into account an organization’s social, economic, and environmental practices and policies. Plainly put, making money while doing good.
Interestingly, when people think of “sustainability” they don’t include the social aspect...
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Buckman Labs makes chemicals -- but it sells knowledge. The challenge: invent a way for the global salesforce to spend more time with customers and share its brainpower.READ»
Whether golf courses can ever truly be "green" is a hotly contested topic in the environmental community. An unlikely golf course defender has appeared in the form of pop star Justin Timberlake, a passionate golfer. He recently opened ...READ»
How do you talk about that problem at work that no one wants to talk about? Here's how to stick out your neck without getting your head chopped off.READ»
Who's Fast 2003 marks our fifth-annual celebration of the unsung heroes and rising stars of business. As a group, they represent a new generation of leaders who blend integrity and imagination, brains and guts. What follows is a roster of Who's Fast profiles from prior years (titles and company affiliations reflect each person's status at the time of their selection).READ»
