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Smart Business
The Pros and Cons of Going Into Business for Yourself (Part 1)

Jim Olsztynski
April 9, 2003
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In a three-part series (the second to follow in June's issue) Jim O. discusses the benefits and drawbacks of starting ones own business.
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Letters with Spackle

March 5, 2003
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This month's letters comment on EIFS and announces the winner's to last month's question from the Up Front column.
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Looking Up

March 5, 2003
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This month features Armstrong World Industries.
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Plaster Man
Plaster, the Union and You (Part 1)

Robin Raymer
March 5, 2003
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Robin interviews Bill Rogers of the OPCMIA.
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Adventures in Drywall
To Hose or Not to Hose

Kevin Bush
March 5, 2003
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How about a spray machine that will save time and money when doing patch repair on textured finishes? Kev's got the answer in this month's column.
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Up Front
O Beloved Reader!

Nick Moretti
March 5, 2003
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Nick discusses the importance of group effort.
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All Things Gypsum
Common Myths About Gypsum Board

Jerry Walker
March 5, 2003
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Jerry outlines nine common myths regarding gypsum board.
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The Green Thumb
What Makes it Green? (Part 1)

J.M. Syken
March 5, 2003
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Pursuant to the U.S. Government’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, the critical determinant for what makes a product “green” is the recycled content of a building product.
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All in Agreement
Money Divided By Time

Pete Battisti
March 5, 2003
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Lending money is a proven business opportunity and if done correctly, yields excellent returns.
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Industry Voices
The Drywall Finish Process During the Cold Weather

March 5, 2003
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Roundtable attendee Richard Schwartz discusses the need for proper heating on the job site.
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