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November 2008

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Education can unlock the crisis
Contributing Editor Joel Leonard says it's time to fill our public airwaves with encouragement and inspiration.

Energy versus economics
Energy Expert Peter Garforth says hard times and lower oil prices poise to test our resolve.

Safety on the dock
Following these five tips will help protect the material-handling crew.

Air system enhancements
Contributing Editor Sheila Kennedy explains how to optimize compressed air quality, moisture, energy and priorities.

Threats or opportunities?
Here are seven trends that Contributing Editor David Berger, P. Eng., says you’d best address with your CMMS.

CMMS 2.0
Editor in Chief Paul Studebaker, CMRP, reports that via Web 2.0, asset management wants to be your friend.

Smooth breakers
Eliminate potential hazards by properly lubricating electrical disconnects.

Steel mill keeps emissions in check
In this installment of "What Works," noninvasive milliamp measurements ease instrument calibrations.

Sustain a house of green
Knowing about LEED certification can lead to higher profits.

Faults found before failures
Strobe lamps enable operators to inspect moving parts.

Lean on reliability
Reliability excellence is the foundation of Lean manufacturing.

Pickens in our pockets
Managing Editor Lisa Towers says energy independence is going to cost us, but just how much?

For better or worse
In this installment of "In the Trenches," Acme employees treat a married couple poorly. Remember, only the names are changed to protect the innocent.

Revised NFPA 70E clarifies electrical safety
The new edition eliminates doubts about safe practices and personal protective equipment.

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