A notable building scientist, Joseph Lstiburek, (perhaps even more notable for his annual bash) challenges some popular beliefs about the green movement.

Bring Home the Bacon - and Bring Back the Customers

September 13, 2010

By Kimberly Schwartz

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Last week, while headed north with some of my family, we stopped at Tony’s in Birch Run, Mich., a diner famous for its oversize portions.

Past Glory Nets Free Publicity

September 8, 2010

By Peter Powell

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Want to know a good way to get free publicity for your HVACR business? Just have someone on staff that was, say, “an All-Conference receiver” the year his high school football team was, say, co-conference champion.

Aaaaaachoo!

September 1, 2010

By Kimberly Schwartz

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I feel sorry for my fellow editors on The NEWS this week. Unfortunately for them, I’ve caught a late summer cold.

Small Cans

August 26, 2010

By Peter Powell

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I’m in the process of developing a story on small (12-oz.) cans of refrigerant - good thing or bad thing. Up in Canada, such cans are banned for CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs. But they can be used in the sale of HCs.

NEWS' Product Giveaway and Readers Choice Activity Continues

August 23, 2010

By Kyle Gargaro

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The activities continue on The NEWS’ 2010 Dealer Design product microsite. The product giveaway is in full swing, and the Readers’ Choice bracket competition is beginning to heat up.

Purdue Conference and the Battle for the Next Energy Alternative

August 19, 2010

By Peter Powell

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So in mid-July when temps and humidity were soaring in the Midwest, my wife and I headed southeast to West Lafayette, Ind., where I was to attend the Purdue University conferences that involve the latest technologies in HVACR and building sustainability.

Floods of Opportunity for Construction Pros

August 13, 2010

By Tim Fausch

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Last week I drove to Nashville for the birth of my first grandchild. While there I visited an area next to the Cumberland River, which flooded on May 2, killing 30 people and causing at $1 billion in damage

She Knows Her Stuff

August 11, 2010

By Peter Powell

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I’m a paperback pack rat. I am also a bit of a mystery fan. I am currently rereading one of the Sue Grafton mysteries featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone. What caught my attention was a mention of PHCC.

Maintenance Anthem to Replace the Ding

August 6, 2010

By Angela D. Harris

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Ding. Shut the car door. Ding. Fill the gas tank. These reminders are welcomed annoyances. They remind drivers of the standard maintenance tasks that will keep the vehicle running optimally.

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