From DC up to New York, & even here in Alabama many contractors and others found out that a dry heat can quite simply kick. For many that means plenty of hiking, kayaking, cycling, tubing down the river, going to the beach, visiting new places, and lots of travel. Knowing what you should do without thinking about it can give you those few extra seconds that may just leave you shaking your head thinking how lucky or blessed you are, to becoming a statistic. In all honesty, while summer does not officially start until the 21st, it sure does. Bookmark the permalink. MORE >>

Much is made of the new electric cars that are now hitting the marketplace along with increased production of hybrids. Today in the NY Times is a discussion regarding the payback on many of the new efficient automobilies. And that is what matters in the long run.DETROIT — Ed Moran’s new Toyota Prius was programmed by the dealer to make him feel good about his gas savings. Analysts say the added cost of the new technologies is limiting the ability of fuel-efficient cars to gain broader appeal. That last one is really the most challenging if not impossible to predict. MORE >>

Today, David Leonhardt's column in the New York Times has another article on the current state of employment and green shoots its not. Economic developers must change their focus if they want to create jobs in this new economy. The entertainment industry functions this way not only in Los Angeles, but in New York and other cities as well. Traditional statistics may tell you that no jobs are being created and unemployment is high, but somewhere in your community, somebody’s doing work. BY: William Fulton | May 2011 Governing. How stable is 1099 work? MORE >>

What is interesting as I study the current Census and align it with the "mythology" that Americans are a mobile lot and relocate in order to find work and establish urban areas often centered on certain industries - the Automotive industry - Detroit, Software/Technology - the Bay Area and so on, in reality the new economy is less about migratory patterns and about actual productivity and wealth building. According to the Census Bureau, there are 49 metropolitan statistical areas in the United States. lot of people glom on to these statistics for their own purposes. MORE >>

few other notable statistics: • California, New York, Florida, and Massachusetts accounted for 50 percent (or $2.7 With these statistics in mind, Mike Moore of HVAC Learning Solutions reminds HVAC pros that energy efficient heating and cooling solutions should be top of mind as they respond to their customers’ needs. View all posts by Sara Suddes → Related Posts Next-Gen Workers Needed for Net-Zero Commercial Building Initiative Mar 25, 2011 New Growth Opportunities for HVAC Businesses Following Tax-Credit Boom Mar 17, 2011 Is Field Service an Ageist Profession? MORE >>