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Under The Moonlighting Sky And Other HVAC Difficulties I read most articles in The NEWS, and have a few comments on a few issues that affect the real world of

In light of the news that HVAC manufacturers were reporting record shipments of equipment in 2005, I wanted to find out if contractors shared in the good news - if they believed the record shipments reflected an uptick in their own business.

I've been reluctant regarding the Internet, but when I see survey results on its usage and think of the amount of time I spend using the Internet, I am now convinced we need to change our thinking and use the Internet to our benefit.

Controlling Microorganisms In Public Places I read with interest Barb Checket-Hanks' article titled "Hospital HVAC and Pandemics" (in the Nov. 7 issue), in which Rick Hermans offers a number of

Mark it down on your calendar. Better yet, begin preparing for National Indoor Comfort Week now. Now is the time for contractors to begin planning with their employees how they want to demonstrate how important their line of work is.

McCormick Place, site of the 2006 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), should be under extreme positive pressure from the tens of thousands of salespeople, engineers, contractors, and reps blowing their own hot air at the show.

One week The NEWS tells you to watch out for product shortages, the next week it tells you that record shipments are underway. So what's up?

I have always contended that it would take major national catastrophic events involving CO poisoning to wake the general public up to the dangers of CO. It is unfortunate that it takes tragedy to cause reaction.

Tax Credits, Energy Efficiency, And HVAC Provisions Thank you very much, Mike Murphy, for your Aug. 29 column on the new Federal Energy Bill ("Don't Need No Stinking Tax Credits"),

A few months ago I provided a report on developments at the mid-point of my annual fall swing to some of the major refrigeration-related conferences and trade shows. With those travels done, here are some final thoughts.