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Giving Credit Back to the Teachers

April 8, 2013
We all have at least one teacher who influenced us. What about you? With your support, this instructor — who helped transform you into the HVACR workhorse you are today — can gain the recognition he or she deserves. The NEWS’ Best Instructor and Trainer contests, sponsored by hilmor, are now accepting nominations.


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Survey Says ...

April 8, 2013
March Online Poll: With the R-22 phaseout ramping up, do you believe there will be an adequate supply this year for service requirements?


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HVAC Notes from the Road

April 1, 2013
While the summer is the busiest season for most of our contractor readers, for those of us covering the industry, the first three months of the year are the most jam-packed. Here are some interesting items I have picked up during my travels.


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Letters From Our Readers: April 1, 2013

April 1, 2013
Prediction: Factories to focus on efficiency. Incentives furthered through licensing.


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Social Media & Technology – It’s Not Just for the Kids

March 25, 2013
Does your company have a Facebook page? Have you posted to your timeline in the past day or two? Do you Tweet regularly? Do you have a smartphone? A tablet? A laptop or a netbook?


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Letters From Our Readers: March 25, 2013

March 25, 2013
These letters address state-by-state HVACR incentives, in response to the question, “Are there any incentives that are specific to your state that have proven beneficial in any way, and if so, how?”


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Where Are Your Customers?

March 18, 2013
I don’t believe the HVAC industry in which you work and the publishing business which The NEWS plays in have very much in common. There is one fairly significant similarity though: We both need to be where our customers/readers are at all times.


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Letters From Our Readers: March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013
Bill tackles construction worker insurance.


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Crave Success Like Lungs Covet Air

March 11, 2013
I once heard a story about a poor boy in search of success. He approached a wise man, who boasted riches beyond description, in search of assistance. The wise man said, “If you want to know the secret to success, meet me at the beach tomorrow morning at 4 a.m.”


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Survey Says ...

March 11, 2013
February Online Poll: HARDI has filed a motion opposing the regional standards settlement, which would redo the rulemaking for furnaces, stating that the case should continue and address both a/c and furnaces. Do you agree?


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