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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.

Here's a New Trade Show Everyone Can Attend

June 8, 2010

By Tim Fausch

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I’ve always been baffled by the low turnout for many construction-related trade shows. Even when the number of attendees reaches record levels, the total represents a fraction of the universe of contractors, engineers, architects, wholesalers, and maintenance pros who should be attending.

Hurricanes. Bad Weather Do Not Always Mean Downtime

June 4, 2010

By Kevin Heslin

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SunGard, Eaton provide tips on dealing with storms and other tricky situations

MOE Signed Between ASRHAE and JSRAE

June 4, 2010

By Caroline Fritz

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ASHRAE is reporting a memorandum of understanding was signed between the society and the Japan Society of Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (JSRAE). The two groups agreed “to advance and promote

Apple Exceeds Microsoft's Market Cap

May 28, 2010

By Kevin Heslin

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Does this change really matter? No. Competition among giants has finally produced real technology choices for consumers and businesses.

Gulf Coast Oil Leak: Environmental Catastrophe vs. U.S. Independence

May 28, 2010

By Tim Fausch

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I’m an ardent fan of the great outdoors. I run and bike on nature trails. I’m the family recycling nut. My favorite vacation destinations are Zion National Park, The Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park, and Bryce Canyon. I love lakes, rivers and the ocean.

Assessment of Building EQ To Begin

May 27, 2010

By Caroline Fritz

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AHSRAE launched the Building Energy Quotient program, known as Building EQ, which includes both As Designed (asset) and In Operation (as operational) ratings for all building types except residential. ES

A Chat with Martin McCarthy

May 21, 2010

By Kevin Heslin

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And other news from the Uptime Institute's Symposium

Safety Gone Wrong

May 17, 2010

By Tim Fausch

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Last week I received an email with the headline, “Have a Safe Work Week” from blogger extraordinaire John Sonnehalter. John was promoting North American Occupational Safety & Health Week, which ran May 2-8. I had great intentions of blogging on this topic during the designated week.

Building a Greenfield Data Center

May 14, 2010

By Kevin Heslin

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We wrap up successful three-part webinar, but it’s still not too late for you to participate

Power of Positive Thinking

May 7, 2010

By Kevin Heslin

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