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A lot of confusion has popped up regarding the upcoming glass show and the February BEC event. BEC is the A-1 ultimate event for our industry. The BEC like event that is scheduled ahead of the glass show is not. Sure it may be a decent event, make no mistake, it is not the be all, end all event that the BEC is. The reason I bring this up is many people have been confused by this differing event and some scuttlebutt has led people to believe that this show is actually the BEC- which it is not. So simply said, you can still plan on being in Vegas, in February, for one conference that truly covers the commercial glazing industry and has been doing so for more than 10 years.

Elsewhere….

-- Can the news on the residential side get any worse? Today’s report was that existing home sales have fallen in 41 states… and that followed a simply depressing article on the disaster that is Florida… that Florida piece, titled “Blood in the water in Florida Property Market” can be seen HERE. So bottom line is that there is a reason that the rumors of the Pella’s and Marvin’s going more commercial are out there. And why the Cardinal’s of the world have suddenly decided to become all commercial friendly again….

-- Is there any easier subject to hammer than communist China? By the way, at the upcoming glass show, look for the “SAY NO TO CHINA” pins that will be popping up on the floor. Plus if you want one yourself, please let me know and I’ll make sure you know where to get one. Should be interesting with tons of communist booths there.

-- And speaking of China, nice to see the Aluminum Extruders Council jump in with an opinion on what’s going on. Story on that is HERE. And again this does effect everyone, glaziers too… believe me, selling direct to the end user is surely an option and has happened before.

-- Good job AEC! Way to protect your membership… it’s a shame that other “National” organizations not only ignore protecting their membership on this, but actually are helping the communists become more legit.

-- The reaction to the Energy Bill in the US House has been somewhat quiet. Probably because no one really truly understands what it means to them. Basically it’s a very intense approach, one that could really change the way things are done glass-wise. It would probably mean more softcoat glass and possibly going to triple pane glazing too. Getting more energy efficient products should be a must and I think the industry for the most part would easily stand behind that. Whether or not some of the aggressive time-table or detail needs can be met may be another issue, but taking the step seems positive.

Video of the week.. is from the on going and never ending Britney Spears adventure… In this video a subpoena is attempting to be served to her assistant to testify in the upcoming custody case with her ex-husband. Comical. It really amazes me that people care about watching the trainwreck that is Britney (or Paris or Lindsay Lohan for that matter) but I guess it’s an escape from our everyday stuff. Gee I wonder if for them to relax they find humor in me picking on the NFRC or the communists?

Click HERE to watch the video (sorry could not embed this one)....