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What do you guys know about window air conditioners? I am about to go and buy 3 air conditioners – one 220v and two 120v. My plan of action before consulting google was this: measure the rooms, calculate approximate BTU needed and buy some Panasonic or Fedders brand units and arrange for delivery and professional installation (I’ve installed enough air conditioners myself, and I don’t want to do it anymore now that I can afford it). Well, I searched on the web and in newsgroups a bit and so far my plan is unchanged.

Any better ideas?

Underground Tower


WYPIWYG? This subway control tower was automated, so if you’ll be driving a train past it, the friendly operator inside will not correct your mistake or make one (her/him)self. Instead, a cold, precise automaton will switch the tracks on your command. Think!