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Point / Counter Point

August 31, 2001
Flat Rate or Flat Rape?
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A Little Floor Warming Please John Siegenthaler

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 31, 2001
When it comes to comfort, even a small heated floor makes a big impression.
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Warning About Lead
Julius Ballanco

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
August 31, 2001
A new EPA regulation specifically depends on plumbers to spread the word on the dangers of lead paint.
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My $20 Wristwatch
Jim Olsztynski

Jim Olsztynski
July 27, 2001
Value-added is a struggle to achieve, but the struggle must go on.
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PM Letters To The Editor
August 2001

July 27, 2001
Send your letters to PMmag@enteract.com, or visit our feedback page.
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Kids Today
Ellen Rohr

Ellen Rohr
July 27, 2001
Let's face it -- they're not all bad.
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What Is A 'Fair' Price?

Frank Blau
July 27, 2001
If a contractor offers a price and the customer accepts, the price is fair, provided there is no coercion.
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Radiant Expansionism
John Siegenthaler, P.E.

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 27, 2001
Are you oversizing the expansion tanks in your radiant heating systems?
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Talk Is Cheap, But Worth A Fortune
Paul Ridilla

Paul Ridilla
July 27, 2001
If you value your employees as people, they will value your company.
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The End Of An Era
Julius Ballanco

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 27, 2001
The plumbing industry has lost one of its great intellects.
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