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The article offers information on the infamous Darwin Awards, a tongue-in-cheek honor based on the theory of natural selection by scientist Charles Darwin. Accordingly, these awards are given to people who have done a service to humanity through removing themselves from the gene pool. It cites John L. of Loveland, Ohio, who received such an award from an unknown source over the Internet.

The article focuses on the improvement in truck operator productivity and safety using fast chargers at International Paper's redistribution center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The article indicates that the idea of fast charging as a way to operate with only one battery per vehicle was suggested by OKI Systems and recommended the Express fast charging system, the result of a partnership between battery experts from EnerSys and power electronics specialists from Aker Wade Power Technologies.

The article presents a case study for the water treatment methodology utilized by Steubenville, Ohio-based water utility company Solvay Chemicals Inc. It mentions that the company with PERAGreen Solutions conducted water testing using Proxitane paracetic acid (PAA). It adds that further evaluation of the treatment facility was evaluated in June 2012 aimed at improving the acid.

The article discusses the benefits the Falls Family Practice in Cuyahoga, Ohio acquired after employing an electronic medical record (EMR) system. After implementing the EMR, the medical practice was able to eliminate transcription costs altogether. Two full-time positions, previously dedicated simply to opening new charts were cut, as were six filing positions. In addition, seven rooms previously occupied by medical records were converted to exam rooms.

The article reports that W. P. Troder, president of Allied Moulded Products Inc., was honored by the City Council of Bryan, Ohio in recognition of Allied's 50th anniversary in August 2008. Troder was presented with a plaque by Bryan Mayor Doug Johnson, who also declared August 2, 2008 to be Paul Troder Day. Moreover, Allied, during the week of its anniversary, has hosted its first Vendor Appreciation Day to recognize companies that helped the company go through 50 years in business.

The article offers information on the zero landfill status achieved by the Dayton, Ohio-Based truck manufacturer Crown Equipment Corp.'s retail branch. It is stated that the company's first strategy is to eliminate waste by substituting items that are more environmentally-friendly. It further discusses Crown's five-step method utilizes by the Dayton which includes analyzing facility, plan development, and evaluating results.

Focuses on the adoption of an electronic patient record solution to provide automated archival and retrieval system at Saint Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. Problem faced in the paper-based medical records department of the hospital; Details of the electronic medical records solution used by the hospital; Results of the effort.

Information about the paper presented during the Reliable Plant Conference & Expo held on September 1 to 3, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio, is presented. The paper titled "Highwall Miner Reliability--From Rags to Riches," was presented by Terry Taylor. The paper outlined the practices that the management team at his company followed that led to the increase in production of its highwall miners. The paper explained the failures that involved hydraulic systems that were preventable.

The article reports on the presentation of the 2006 Howard F. Taylor and Ray H. Witt awards during the 110th Metalcasting Congress recognition luncheon on April 2006 in Columbus, Ohio. The award recognizes the authors of the research paper that had the greatest long-range technical significance in the field of cast metals technology. The winners include Larry Stahl and D. J. Couture of General Motors Powertrain.

Previews Forging Industry Association's (FIA) Forge Fair on April 8-10, 2003 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Plan to provide networking opportunities between forgers and vendors; Venue; Showcasing of forging technology; Participating companies; Exhibitor presentations; Schedules.

Offers a look at how the Children's Medical Center (CMC) in Middletown, Ohio addressed its automation problems. Manual problems of CMC; Details on the appointment of IntegriMed to provide automation solutions; Benefits gained by CMC from the use of an application service provider.

Looks at the task force established by the Ohio Department of Mental Health in 1996 for measuring and reporting outcomes in the state's community mental health system. Composition of the task force; Key measures of mental health outcomes; Sets of measures developed for three groups of consumers; Advantages of using the selected survey management technology from Point-of-View Survey Systems Incorporated; Lessons other health care organizations can learn from Ohio.

This section offers information technology news briefs. Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois has introduced an online course in Master of Science in Medical Informatics designed for clinical health and healthcare information technology professionals. A program on Electronic Medical Records is being offered by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide physicians head starts into paper less transition. An executive conference on how health care executives can best utilize stimulus money will be conducted by Health Care Informatics in New York.

The article reports that the operating assets of Leasco Equipment Services have been acquired by United Rentals of Greenwich, Connecticut. Based in Marietta, Ohio, Leasco's equipment are used in industrial sector companies engaged in petroleum, power generation and pulp and paper. Number 1 on the Rental Equipment Registry (RER), United Rentals has over 580 rental locations in 48 states, 10 Canadian provinces and in Mexico. Executive officer Michael Kneeland believes the acquisition will help expand the company presence in the industrial segment.

Information about several papers discussed during the Advances on Mechanical Engineering (AME) conference held in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 23, 2008 is presented. During the event, Captain Michael Abrashoff, author of "It's Your Ship" tackles about his grass roots leadership that took the USS Benfold from the worst ship in the U.S. Navy's Pacific fleet.

Information about several papers discussed at the National Private Truck Council's (NPTC) conference on April 27-29, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio is presented. NPTC's president Garry Petty noted that they will fund a study to define efficiency improvements and measure of fuel use. Erik Jax, branch manager for C. H. Robinson asserted that they are working with private fleets to formalize the Fleet Optimization Center program.

The article offers information concerning the "Theory and Applications of Forging & Die Design" school to be presented in Cleveland, Ohio from June 11-14, 2007. The school reflects new insights into forging technology and the wide availability of mental-flow simulation software. It is taught by a team of industry experts and engineering professors who explain principles and practice. Among the topics include near-net-shape forging, extending die life, saving material and others.

Information about several papers discussed at a nanotechnology conference in Cleveland, Ohio in December 2006 is presented. The meeting focused on a wide variety of applications utilizing nanomaterials in the manufacture of automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, aerospace and consumer products. Moreover, several companies provided presentations including Air Products and Chemicals.

The article discusses the materials used by Reynoldsburg, Ohio-based StaFast Building Products to protect the product it ships to distributors and contractors. It notes that the company, which specializes in supplying rolls of thick, synthetic rubber roofing membrane, uses paperboard packaging to address handling issues while providing shipping advantages. Chuck Matthews, StaFast's marketing director, sees a better savings on the project in terms of manpower and materials.

The article discusses several anecdotes concerning roads. Eighty-year old James Jones has bought a brand-new 2008 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck worth $8,000 at the Jake Sweeney car dealership in Springdale, Ohio, with 16 coffee cans full of coins. The invention of two 17-year-old teenagers in Germany, who were finding an efficient intra-office transportation, has been confiscated by the police after they tested it on public roads. WalkScore.com is a website that assigns rankings to cities based on the number of amenities within walking distance.

The article presents the views of leaders of hospital-based organizations on how they worked with information technology (IT) departments to ensures success in their expansion. George Walton of El Camino Hospital says his priority was the installation of a distributed antenna system and a network that would support extensive use of wireless technology. Cheryl Herbert of Dublin (Ohio) Methodist Hospital says wanted to create an infrastructure that could support wireless technologies.

Presents information on industrial equipment to be showcased at the 2006 Material Handling & Logistics Show and Conference to be held in Cleveland, Ohio. Features of the automated load transfer vehicle from FMC Technologies; Benefits of the Datasure wireless system to data collection; Advantage of wireless radio frequency identification readers from Wulftec International Inc.

Previews the NA2004 Material Handling & Logistics Show and Conference in Cleveland, Ohio beginning March 29. Characteristics that measure supply chain performance according to Steve Banker of the ARC Advisory Group; Discusses on the business term called operational excellence, coined by the ARC Advisory Group; Speakers of the conference.

The article discusses the implementation of Experan Health's Patient Self-Service online bill-paying solution at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), a pediatric hospital in the U.S. Topics mentioned include the features of the system including the ability to accelerate statement changes, its benefits to patients and their families, and the advantages for CCHMC including an increase in fee collections and a decline in processing costs.

Previews Forging Industry Association's triennial exposition, Forge Fair 2000, which will be held April 11 to 13, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio. Showcase of equipment, materials, and services of interest to forgers; Technical sessions; Guest speakers; Attractions in the downtown area.

The article looks at an incident involving the Cardinal Joint Fire District in northern Ohio wherein a tractor-trailer struck its Squad 102's pumper in November 5, 2014. Topics mentioned include an overview of the incident from the perspectives of Firefighter/Paramedic Troy Kolar and District Chief Mark Rarick, total number of vehicles involved in the accident, and advance training modules provided by the Emergency Response Safety Institute.

Focuses on the use of the perpetual pavement approach to satisfy the need for conservatism while ensuring infrastructure sustainability. Use of mechanistic analysis for the pavement structure; Information on a perpetual pavement designed by the Ohio Department of Transportation in collaboration with Flexible Pavements of Ohio; Features of the PerRoad software developed by David Timm of Auburn University for perpetual pavement.

Describes the approach to warehouse operation adopted by Amherst, Ohio-based Nordson Corp. in 2004. Effect of using lean operating processes; Targets for improvement; Lessons learned.

The article focuses on lessons learned about a close call involving City of Dayton, Ohio Fire Department Captain Barry Cron who was struck by a pickup truck while operating at a traffic accident scene in wintry weather. These include an increased awareness of the dangers of working on the roadway by using proven procedures such as blocking lanes to provide enough safety areas for incoming crews, parking apparatus far enough from the scene and creating enough visibility to oncoming traffic.

The article presents information on three educational workshops focused on healthcare industry implementation of the GSl Healthcare Global Location Number (GLN) which will be held in different locations across the U.S. in fall of 2012.

The article presents a report on the Forge Fair 2006, held at the Cincinnati Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, during April 4-6, 2006. The fair is organized by the Forging Industry Association. There were more than 100 exhibitors to present products and services of interest to forgers. Their presentations covered heating, tooling, equipment, testing, automation, conservation of resources, and process and technology improvements for all types of forging operations. There were video theaters for attendees. A separate meeting room was provided for exhibitors to show their latest videos to highlight product specifications and operating applications.

The article reports on the bankruptcy declared by Dana Corp. prior to its filing for creditor protection in Toledo, Ohio. The company's bankruptcy filing is part of its effort to address financial and operational challenges that have hampered its performance. It is positioned to proceed with its announced divestiture and restructuring plans which include the sale of several non-core businesses and the closure of several facilities.

The article focuses on the virtual simulation online training tool offered by American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) to sharpen the skill sets of its linemen in Columbus, Ohio. It states that AEP is trying to ensure quality customer service, minimize outage times and reduce damage to the equipment by investing in the technology. According to Larry Thompson, a senior training specialist for AEP, the system will not be jeopardized and linemen will be safe by the tool.

The article reports that Argo-Hytos Inc. in Ohio has begun a 10,000 square-feet expansion of its 15,000 square-feet facility. The expansion will be completed in December 2005. The expansion will allow additional capacity for production, logistics, manufacturing, and administrative functions.

Reports that Mid-State Sales Inc. has opened its third Port-to-Port store in Youngstown, Ohio, which will offer Eaton Weatherhead-brand hose and fittings. Conversion of the Youngstown Rubber facility into the Port-to-Port concept; Reintroduction of the company to the local market; Supply of cargo control products.

The article discusses the process bus technology from the American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) in Columbus, Ohio. It is noted that AEP plans a possible future generation of protection and control systems with interface devices that would provide the required input and output structure (I/O). Meanwhile, GE Digital Energy has developed the HardFiber process bus system through the encouragement of AEP. The system is a remote I/O architecture for protection, control, monitoring and metering.

The article focuses on the digitized dental practices of doctor Scott Lawrence located in Ohio. Lawrence recalls how he started his practices at Newcomerstown and Gnadenhutten. The dentist decided to remodel his Newcomerstown office and its operatories by purchasing new equipment and X-rays such as the Schick digital intraoral system, intraoral video and panoramic as well as the Patterson Eaglesoft digital system. Lawrence notes that the transition from manual work to digital proved to be a challenge for them.

The article discusses the Cable Historical Operating Temperature Estimator (CHOTE) system implemented by American Electric Power Co. Inc. to maintain reliable underground electric cable infrastructure in Columbus, Ohio. The CHOTE system has been designed for automating the processes involved in conducting the transient cable analysis. The company further improved the technology to conduct real-time cable analysis.

Provides information on the digital facility of WLWT, Channel 5 in Cincinnati, Ohio. History of the television station; Core needs of the digital facility; Staging of the station's digital facility.

Presents information on health care management in the United States. How therapists at the Children's Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio managed their patients' medical records with the use of Lotus Notes application software by Cart Links company; Components of the information technology system; Benefits offered by the system.

A review is offered for RadAir Complete Car Care automobile repair shop in Parma Heights, Ohio.

The article focuses on the decision of Scioto Valley Urology specialty clinic in Ohio to install practice management system in-house. The system brought improvement in the number of patients that it has been serving which further resulted to cash more cash flow and revenue. Group practices reach the tipping point for change when they recognize the necessity of improving their capacity to succeed in the business of medicine. INSET: Lessons Learned.

Discusses the use of wireless personal computer and portal technology in securing access to critical patient and medical information by physicians at Akron General Health System in Ohio. Benefit of the implementation for the hospital system; Information on portal enhancements to be deployed by the hospital that can be accessed via wireless technology; Recognition gained by the portal program from other hospital systems.

Discusses the history of the implementation of an integrated computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) in Ohio. Requirements for the successful implementation of a CPOE system; Number of patient encounters serviced by CCHMC in 2002; Benefits of a provider-driven computerized ordering process.

The article focuses on the decision of Ridge Tool to build a new facility in Cambridge, Ohio in order to provide a larger operating area for its receiving, staging and shipping functions. The success of Ridge Tool in executing its distribution center (DC) project lies in its careful planning. With the help of Trommer and Associates, Ridge Tool found a site for its new DC near its old building in Cambridge. The new warehouse includes end-of-aisle display build, kitting and labeling areas.

Presents information on the Global Service Logistics Center of North Canton, Ohio-based Diebold Inc. Benefits of the logistics center; Core products of the company; Percentage of the company's revenue accounted to services.

Focuses on the automobile industry and trade in Cincinnati, Ohio. Automobile parts retailers in Cincinnati; Consolidation in the automobile parts industry; Strategies used by various retailers to gain dominance in the market.

The article focuses on the John F. Kennedy Bridge (JFK) that carries Interstate (I)-65 over the Ohio River, connecting Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. According to the "Courier-Journal," possible cracks in key support beams on the JFK, a fracture-critical structure during an inspection conducted in fall 2010. Apparently, according to the author, the condition of the bridge has deteriorated with four new ones surfacing, resulting in its downgrade to a fair standing.

The article reports on the announcement of express delivery and logistics company DHL that it will open a new service center facility in Columbus, Ohio. The company invested $2.1 million in the facility which serves local package pickup and delivery operations in the area. The new facility was built to allow individual letters and packages to flow directly onto and off of vehicles from a conveyor system.