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When just updating the news isn't quite enough -- The ES editorial staff, columnists, and other friends of the magazine weigh in here with passing thoughts, a news item that deserves a boost, follow-up on articles in the magazine, and possibly the occasional rant.

Let's Bring Families to Trade Shows

August 10, 2009

By Tim Fausch

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I was aghast the first time I visited the annual trade show known as the South Atlantic Well Water Drillers Jubilee in Myrtle Beach, S.C. When the doors to the expo hall opened, in poured hundreds of families.

It's a Big Universe

August 4, 2009

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Trying to see the big (digital) picture

Hanging by a Thread

August 3, 2009

By Tim Fausch

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I rarely look out my seventh-floor window, but a few weeks ago a dangling window washer grabbed my attention. This guy--let’s call him Wally--was cleaning windows on a building adjacent to the one that houses BNP Media’s offices.

Call for papers

July 30, 2009

By Caroline Fritz

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ASHRAE has announced a call for papers for its 2010 Annual Conference, titled, “Raising Efficiency to New Levels.” The conference will be held June 26-30 in Albuquerque. According to a

Can "Junk Mail" Help Grow Your Business?

July 22, 2009

By Tim Fausch

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I miss “junk mail.” It’s true. Even though I sometimes complained when digging out from a pile of mail, I actually enjoyed opening it.

City Slickers

July 17, 2009

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Just putting my boots up for a while

Today's Water Report

July 9, 2009

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Jack Pouchet calls for a WUE

Fortune Cookies Predict End to Recession, Housing Downturn

July 9, 2009

By Tim Fausch

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I’ve been saving fortunes from my Chinese dinners and I’m elated. Apparently, I’m in line for an incredible string of good luck. And my good fortune is your good fortune because we’re all in this downturn together.

Mafia Wars and Datacenter Dynamics

July 2, 2009

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Facebook's Director of Ops to appear on panel

Convergence and integration

June 30, 2009

By Caroline Fritz

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Two weeks ago, I attended the Honeywell Building Solutions Users Group (HUG) in Scottsdale, and learned about Honeywell’s commitment to convergence and integration. Convergence was described by Greg Taylor, the

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