Facebook has launched its new Open Graph protocol and within less than a month, over 100,000 websites have integrated it into their site layout. Possibly threatening Google’s ranking system and moving the web towards what some call Web 3.0, Open Graph is a curious invention.

Congress is Busy

May 14, 2010

By Kimberly Schwartz

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As a cynic, I generally believe that the men and women we elect to represent us in government are a bunch of fat cats who sit around and don’t do much while earning six-figure salaries for their public service.

How Much Success Can You Handle?

May 11, 2010

By Angela D. Harris

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It’s a legitimate question that every participant in the HVACR trade should ask themselves and eventually answer. Take entry-level technicians for example.

Everybody Talking Green

May 7, 2010

By Peter Powell

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It has been four years since my wife and I bought our most recent house. But that doesn’t stop one of the local realtors (not even the one we worked through) from sending us a bi-monthly publication about home life.

Clearing the Air

May 5, 2010

By Angela D. Harris

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Statewide smoking bans are becoming more prevalent as local and federal legislators determine that protecting workers and customers against second-hand smoke is essential for increased public safety.

Talking Certification

May 3, 2010

By Kimberly Schwartz

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At the AHRI spring meeting last week, I heard Dave Pannier, interim president of North American Technician Excellence (NATE), say that certification through this program has reached a plateau.

Twitter, Donald Trump, and Making the Bosses Happy

April 26, 2010

By Kyle Gargaro

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The bosses want us to step up our Twitter game. My initial reaction was how could my pearls of wisdom and award-winning writing possibly be cut down to 140 characters? Do you ask Emeril to cook with only three ingredients?

What's It Worth to You?

April 23, 2010

By Kimberly Schwartz

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Everyone’s heard of eBay and Craigslist, but have you heard of www.baarter.com? Instead of online auctions or classified ads, this site is set up strictly for bartering.

Earth Day Remorse

April 22, 2010

By Mike Murphy

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Being one of the 20 million people who participated in the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, I am happy to report that I will not join with the 500 million worldwide participants on the 40th Anniversary.

Your Best Just Isn't Good Enough

April 20, 2010

By Angela D. Harris

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Sorry to burst your bubble, but it’s true. The best effort of an uneducated contractor is less than acceptable. This thought came to me a few weekends ago as I watched a home improvement contractor unearth inches and inches of moldy, standing water from underneath a newly installed shower.

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