For the past winners of The NEWS’ “Best Contractor to Work For” contest there has been a good share of positive results. To them, winning recognition as a top HVACR contractor is much more than their name in print, a plaque for the office, and some local PR from the media.

Murphy's Law: Economy Breeds Innovation

September 29, 2008

By Mike Murphy

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In the last few weeks I have noticed more new products in the offing than we usually see come through The NEWS desk.

Skaer-Tactics: More Questions to Ponder ...

September 29, 2008

By Mark Skaer

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As promised earlier, here are a few more 6 Million Dollar questions for your consideration, for which I do not have answers.

Powell's Ponderings: 13 SEER and R-22

September 26, 2008

By Peter Powell

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My now almost two-year-old home has already been glorified in a story when I wrote a column about it some time ago as having a 13 SEER air conditioner running on R-22.

Murphy's Law: A/C Units Lack Self-Esteem

September 22, 2008

By Mike Murphy

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Maslow would tell you that the problem with air conditioners is that they are suffering from low self-worth. They might be comfortable, safe, and well-fed, but heat pumps are kicking their butts!

Taking Care of Business: Time to Play Fantasy HVAC

September 22, 2008

By John R. Hall

3 Comments

Don’t laugh, there are lots of other fantasy games besides sports. With so much interest in fantasy-anything, what’s to stop people from playing FantasyHVAC®?

No Time to Play Possum

September 19, 2008

By Tim Fausch

One Comment

Don't be wild-eyed from this week's wild ride on Wall Street.

Taking Care of Business: I Left My Heart in Bogue Chitto...

September 18, 2008

By John R. Hall

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It probably won’t rival Tony Bennett’s classic, but it is eye-catching. I have a new favorite name for a U.S. town. Bogue Chitto is located in east/central Mississippi.

Murphy's Law: How Much Does a Furnace Cost?

September 16, 2008

By Mike Murphy

4 Comments

Heating and cooling accounts for about 30 percent of electricity consumption and about 70 percent of gas consumption, according to a UC Berkeley study.

Powell's Ponderings: More Head Scratching Ahead

September 15, 2008

By Peter Powell

2 Comments

An industry type who wishes to remain anonymous for the time being has been in touch with me regarding a series of stories on some ways to deal with difficult issues facing the industry.

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