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If you want to enter the heart of American triumphalism, there are few better places than Norfolk, Virginia. Headquarters for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, the town is little more than clusters of modest suburban bungalows, strip malls, fast-food joints and a surprising number of pawn shops, all wedged between and around the world's largest naval complex. American flags are posted everywhere the eye turns--on car antennas, in front of homes, in storefronts, on the roofs of restaurants and bowling alleys.

Features Nauticus, a National Maritime Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Exhibits featured; Display of exotic fish in a 1,000-gallon aquarium tank; Items related to naval history found in Hampton Roads Naval Museum; View of the Elizabeth River on the observation deck; Contents of the Changing Gallery; Illustration of shipbuilding and commercial goods transporting.

The article discusses the data-driven decision making solution implemented at Ocean View Elementary School in Norfolk, Virginia for improving the educational achievements of students. Lauren Campsen, principal of the school, describes the function of the data-driven decision making. It also explores the socio-economic challenges being faced by its students. It reveal the student performance assessments of its students compared to other schools in the state.

The article presents an interview with Ed Bradley, a retired juvenile probation officer who started an initiative which rehabilitates juvenile delinquents in Norfolk, Virginia. For Bradley, also a gardener, putting kids to work in nature is his idea of tough love. He and his team employ horticultural therapy for teenagers at risk who are under the Horticulture Enrichment Learning Program.

Provides information on the SuperServMart, an office products store for the United States (US) military at the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Background information on the SuperServMart; Role of the EC & G Logistics Inc. in managing the store; Products being offered by the store.

Discusses a variety of issues relevant to libraries tackled at the Library and Information Technology Association's National Forum from October 2 to 5, 2003 in Norfolk, Virginia. Application of digital reference services in libraries; Technical challenges facing librarians; Significance of partnership between publishers and libraries; Problems associated with the advent of technological innovations in library management.

Reports on Norfolk, Virginia's Department of Utilities' implementation of a comprehensive, integrated management system (IMS) and geographic information system (GIS) as part of the city's modernization effort. Ability to serve residents and tourists; Providing the city quantifiable management information; Implementation of the information system on the city's water treatment program.

The article reports on the plan of the Adhesive and Sealant Council to hold its Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Short Course to be co-located with the 2006 Spring Convention in Norfolk, Virginia from April 2-3. 2006. PSA markets, raw materials and production are among the topics to be discussed.

The return of sailors to Norfolk, Virginia beckons an opportunity for car dealers, restaurants, retailers and the advertising market, as of June 2003. The last few weeks have been busy, exciting ones in Norfolk Naval Station, the world's largest naval installation, with five battle groups, each comprising close to 10,000 sailors. After six months away, the sailors have started returning. This is also good news for the television stations in this market for these almost 20,000 troops have had been almost six months at sea and nowhere to spend their pay.

Reports on the Norfolk Assembly Plant automobile factory from Ford Motor Co. in Norfolk, Virginia as of September 2002. Number of motor vehicles produced by the factory; Upgrades made by Ford on the factory; Approach of factory workers to solving an automatic transmission shift performance problem.

Reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded its Energy Star label for building to the Norfolk, Virginia office of Trane.