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Blue-Collar Bias
Jim Olsztynski

Jim Olsztynski
January 31, 2001
High school counselors everywhere advise students they have better futures as third-rate paper shufflers than as craftsmen.
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PM Letters To The Editor
February 2001

January 31, 2001
PM Letters to the Editor - February 2001
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Is 2 Foot Too Far?
John Siegenthaler

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
January 31, 2001
Some radiant installation can afford to push the envelope.
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2001 - A Code Odyssey
Julius Ballanco

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
January 31, 2001
Get involved with code adoption or face arbitrary restrictions.
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The Right Hand
Ellen Rohr

Ellen Rohr
January 31, 2001
Two great examples of a right-hand man.
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Wireless Technology: A Q&A For The Onsite Contractor
Marci McCarthy

Marci McCarthy
January 31, 2001
How can the Internet be a business advantage when most of your business is done outside of your office?
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The Pursuit Of Happiness
Paul Ridilla

Paul Ridilla
December 21, 2000
A humble acceptance to uphold our great industry's proud tradition.
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My Agenda , John Siegenthaler

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
December 21, 2000
Industry issues you can plumb, even before I'm sworn in.
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Why Is Everyone So Casual About CO?
Jim Olsztynski

Jim Olsztynski
December 21, 2000
The PHC industry ought to be in the forefront raising public awareness.
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A New Dictionary For The Times
Marci McCarthy

Marci McCarthy
December 21, 2000
Learn to speak the lingo and a whole new way of conducting business awaits.
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