Hayward Baker?s John Wolosick Wins 2008 Kapp Foundation Engineering Award from ASCE

Odenton, Md. (Vocus) July 9, 2008

John R. Wolosick, P.E., M.ASCE, has been named the recipient of the 2008 Martin S. Kapp Foundation Engineering Award. The Geo-Institute Board of Governors of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) selected Wolosick for this award, noting his valuable contributions to micropile design and development, slope stabilization and retaining wall repairs.

The award citation presented to Wolosick cited his work for ?novel and innovative design and construction applications for micropiling, earth retention, slope and dam stabilization works and the dissemination of this experience through publications, presentations, seminars and tireless promotion of new technology for acceptance in industry and government.?

Wolosick is Director of Engineering for Hayward Baker Inc.?s office in Atlanta, Ga., where he covers projects nationwide and specializes in micropiling and underpinning, anchors, earth retention and landslide stabilization, plus all types of grouting. Active in the geotechnical field for more than 25 years, he has been instrumental in the development and implementation of high capacity micropiles. Wolosick has also worked extensively on ground anchorage, soil nailing and landslide stabilization projects.

As part of his ongoing involvement and commitment to the field, Wolosick has contributed to task forces that have produced Code documents for the International Building Code (IBC) and AASHTO and practice guidelines for ASCE. He has also written Guide Specifications for micropiles and soil nailing for the Deep Foundations Institute.

Wolosick is a frequent speaker at universities and industry seminars. He is also an instructor for ASCE on earth retention, and at the National Highway Institute (NHI) for micropiles and earth retaining structures. He is the author of more than 30 technical papers.

Wolosick is a Trustee of the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) and the former Co-Chair of the ADSC/DFI Micropile committee (2004-2007). He serves also as a member of the ASCE Earth Retaining Structures committee and is Past-Chair of the ASCE Georgia Section Geotechnical Committee (2003-2005).

Commenting on Wolosick winning the 2008 Martin S. Kapp Foundation Engineering Award, George Grisham, president of Hayward Baker, stated, ?We are very pleased that John has been recognized for his many years of service to the field. His willingness to contribute time and talent is testament not only to his abiding interest in the profession, but also of his willingness to promote knowledge and adoption of the latest technological advancements in the geotechnical field.?

Wolosick holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Hayward Baker in 1996, Mr. Wolosick worked for Law Engineering and Nicholson Construction Company.

About Hayward Baker Inc.

Hayward Baker Inc. is North America?s largest geotechnical contractor. Ranked by ENR magazine as the #1 Foundation Contractor, the company is the industry leader in applying ground modification technologies to site improvement and remedial work, with a 60-year record of experience. Many technologies are employed in providing foundation support and rehabilitation services as well as settlement control, structural support, site improvement, soil and slope stabilization, underpinning, excavation shoring, earth retention, seismic stabilization, and groundwater control.

Every service provided by Hayward Baker is designed to be the most effective, cost-efficient solution, based on a proven track record of performance in the field. Services are provided through a network of more than 20 company-owned offices and equipment yards across the North American continent. Web site address: http://www.haywardbaker.com .

Hayward Baker Inc. is part of the Keller Group of companies, a multinational organization providing geotechnical construction services throughout the world. Web site address: http://www.keller.co.uk/klr/ .

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John Grisham, John Irving, Jodi Picoult, Judy Blume Among Authors at 2009 National Book Festival

Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 7, 2009

Bestselling authors David Baldacci, John Grisham, John Irving, Julia Alvarez, Judy Blume, Ken Burns, Gwen Ifill and Jodi Picoult--as well as celebrity chef Paula Deen--will be among scores of authors and illustrators presenting at the 2009 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress. Now in its ninth year, this popular event celebrating the joys of reading and lifelong literacy will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 7th and 14th Streets from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (rain or shine). The event, for which the Honorary Chairs are President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, is free and open to the public. More than 120,000 people attended the festival last year.

"This promises to be one of our most exciting author lineups ever," said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington. "This year's National Book Festival truly offers something for everyone, with books by popular and award-winning authors in many genres and for all age groups."

The 2009 National Book Festival also will incorporate several new social-networking features, including Twitter (@librarycongress), to more actively engage festival-goers and help them receive the latest festival news, schedules and other information.

The poster for the National Book Festival has been illustrated by noted author/artist Charles Santore of Philadelphia. Santore has written and illustrated "The Silk Princess," "The Three Hungry Pigs," and "The Wolf Who Came to Dinner," and has illustrated "The Wizard of Oz" and "Aesop's Fables." His "William the Curious" won a Storytelling World honor in 1999 from Storytelling magazine, and he was awarded a gold medal from the Original Art Show in 2000 for his book "A Stowaway on Noah's Ark." Santore's work is included in the permanent collections of the Brandywine Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.

Authors slated to make presentations at the 2009 National Book Festival include:

????Children's authors Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, Kate DiCamillo, Shannon Hale, Craig Hatkoff, Lois Lowry, Megan McDonald, Sharon Robinson and Kadir Nelson, Charles Santore, Jon Scieszka, David Shannon and Mo Willems;
????Teens & Children authors Judy Blume, Pat Carman, Paula Deen, Carmen Agra Deedy, Liz Kessler, Jeff Kinney, Rick Riordan, James L. Swanson and Jacqueline Woodson;
????History & Biography authors Douglas Brinkley and David A. Taylor, Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, Kirstin Downey, Haynes Johnson and Dan Balz, Gwen Ifill, Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor, Mark Kurlansky, Jon Meacham, Rickey Minor, Azar Nafisi, Annette Gordon-Reed, Simon Schama and Patricia Sullivan;
????Fiction & Fantasy authors Sabiha Al Khemir, Julia Alvarez, Junot Diaz, John Grisham, John Irving, Katherine Neville, Jodi Picoult, Nicholas Sparks, Jeannette Walls, Colson Whitehead and David Wroblewski;
????Mysteries & Thrillers authors David Baldacci, Lee Child, Mary Jane Clark, Michael Connelly, Craig Johnson and Walter Mosley;
????Poetry & Prose authors Edward Hirsch, Jane Hirshfield, student winners in the Poetry Out Loud competition and Kay Ryan, Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.
Festival-goers can meet and hear firsthand from their favorite authors, purchase books by festival authors, get books signed by authors, have photos taken with PBS storybook characters, and participate in a variety of fun learning activities.

C-SPAN plans to broadcast live, over television and radio, from the National Book Festival site on the National Mall, and the C-SPAN Civics Bus will be onsite.

Borders will be the official bookseller of the National Book Festival.

The Pavilion of the States will represent reading- and literacy-promotion programs and literary events in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. trusts and territories. The popular Let's Read America pavilions will offer reading activities that are fun for the whole family.

The 2009 National Book Festival is made possible through the support of Target, the Distinguished Benefactor; Charter Sponsor The Washington Post; Patrons AT&T, Institute of Museum and Library Services, The James Madison Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; Contributors Borders, the Library of Congress Federal Credit Union, PBS, Penguin Group (USA), ReadAloud.org, and Scholastic Inc.; and Friends the National Endowment for the Humanities. Thanks also to C-SPAN2's Book TV for providing onsite coverage of the festival and to the Junior League of Washington for providing 400 volunteers for the event.

An online pressroom is available at http://www.loc.gov/pressroom

The Library of Congress, the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, is the world's preeminent reservoir of knowledge, providing unparalleled collections and integrated resources to Congress and the American people. Many of the Library's rich resources and treasures may be accessed through the Library's website, http://www.loc.gov , and via interactive exhibitions on myLOC.gov.

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Hayward Baker Names John Rubright President, Makes Other Senior Staff Appointments

Odenton, Md. (PRWEB) March 12, 2011

John P. Rubright has been named president of Hayward Baker. He succeeds George R. Grisham as the fifth president of the company.

Rubright has been with Hayward Baker for 25 years. A civil engineer, he is highly experienced in geotechnical construction applications and has managed projects employing many of Hayward Baker?s technologies. Prior to being named president, he served for ten years as vice president and then senior vice president of the company?s Southern Region, where he directed financial, manpower and equipment resources along with being responsible for the design, management and installation of specialty construction projects in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and the Caribbean countries.

Hayward Baker also announces that George R. Grisham will be assuming a new role as executive vice president of Keller Foundations, Inc. In this position, Grisham will manage a variety of assignments across Keller?s five foundation companies and its Suncoast Post-Tension subsidiary.

Grisham has been employed at Hayward Baker for more than 25 years, during which time he served as the company?s president for eight years and before that directed the engineering and administrative activities of the company?s Northern Region, consisting of 20 states plus the Eastern Canadian provinces.

Succeeding John Rubright as senior vice president of Hayward Baker?s Southern Region is Michael W. Terry, PE. A 20-year veteran of the company, Terry is a civil engineer with extensive experience in management of diverse Hayward Baker projects. Prior to his recent promotion, Terry has served as vice president and branch manager overseeing Hayward Baker?s offices in Atlanta, Nashville and Knoxville. Terry also serves on the company?s Executive Committee.

About Hayward Baker Inc.

Hayward Baker Inc. is North America?s largest geotechnical contractor. Ranked by ENR magazine as the #1 Foundation Contractor, Hayward Baker is the industry leader in applying ground modification technologies to site improvement and remedial work, with a 60-year record of experience. A wide range of technologies is employed in providing foundation support and rehabilitation services as well as settlement control, structural support, site improvement, soil and slope stabilization, underpinning, excavation shoring, earth retention, seismic stabilization, and ground water control. Hayward Baker is capable of offering full Design-Build services for virtually any geotechnical construction application.

Hayward Baker?s services are provided through a network of more than 20 company-owned offices and equipment yards across the continent, with recent expansion activities including the addition of a new office in Harrisburg, Pa.????

Hayward Baker Inc. is part of the Keller Group of companies, a multinational organization providing geotechnical construction services throughout the world. Web site address: http://www.keller.co.uk.

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John Grisham Wins 2011 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction

Tuscaloosa, AL (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

For his work in The Confession, #1 best-selling author John Grisham is being awarded the 2011 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, a new literary award co-sponsored by The University of Alabama School of Law and the ABA Journal, the flagship magazine of the American Bar Association.

United States Attorney General Eric Holder helped initiate this award at a ceremony last September in Tuscaloosa, marking the 50th anniversary of the publication of To Kill A Mockingbird. Ms. Harper Lee, who attended The University of Alabama School of Law, approved of this award.

The Harper Lee Prize will be given annually to a published work of fiction that best exemplifies the positive role of lawyers in society and their power to effect change.

The Confession was declared the 2011 winner by a distinguished Selection Committee, including David Baldacci, Linda Fairstein, Morris Dees, Robert J. Grey, Jr. and Jeffrey Toobin. In the Committee?s view, The Confession, which explores an attorney?s tireless efforts to save his client from being executed for a crime he did not commit, most-deservedly embodies the spirit of the Harper Lee Prize.

Grisham will be presented with the award during a special ceremony September 22, at 2 p.m., at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Following the award presentation, David Baldacci will lead a discussion of The Confession, in relationship to Lee?s To Kill A Mockingbird, including guest panelists Morris Dees, Linda Fairstein, Robert J. Grey, Jr., Laura Miller and Thane Rosenbaum.

http://www.harperleeprize.com

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