I think there’s a pretty good consensus that 2009 has to be better than 2008.
January 4, 2009
If you have held on to your investments over the past couple of years, either through sang froid, inertia or the paralysis of fear, there may be a little cheer this holiday season.
December 29, 2008
Some states — California, in particular — are imposing ever-more-severe restrictions on emissions of everything from carbon dioxide to diesel particulates, and the costs to industry promise to be high.
December 18, 2008
The recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai should serve as a reminder that we are all under threat; a threat made more real, perhaps, by the recent report of a blue-ribbon commission to Congress that a devastating terror attack using biological or nuclear weapons is likely somewhere in the world within the next five years.
December 8, 2008
With all the gloom flying around it can be difficult to find anything encouraging to report, but it’s there if you look for it.
November 25, 2008
Barack Obama’s win over John McCain on Nov. 4 was the most lopsided victory for a presidential candidate since George H.W.
November 12, 2008
John Zogby, one of America’s most respected and accomplished pollsters, spoke to members of the Valve Manufacturers Association at its 70th Annual Meeting in Tucson, AZ.
October 28, 2008
The theft of valves for their scrap metal value that began several years ago continues, although law enforcement, legislatures and industry associations are increasingly recognizing the seriousness of the problem.
October 20, 2008
If you’d just bought a new high-performance sports car, you’d likely protect your investment by following the manufacturer’s instructions for breaking in the engine.
October 20, 2008
Q: Why do my carbon steel valves and piping corrode when the Langlier index says they shouldn’t?
October 20, 2008
A differential pressure flow measurement system consists of a differential pressure primary flow element and a differential pressure flow transmitter.
October 20, 2008
A memorable story needs an attention-getting beginning, a compelling middle and a strong ending.
October 19, 2008