Mark B

I think I know what a heat pump does, but should I have one where I live? First, from what I think, a heat pump works as both a heater and an AC with backup coils for heat on colder days. I live in North Dakota, where it regularly gets below 0 in winter. I was told by the previous homeowner to turn off the breaker for the heat pump in winter. I can see where the heat pump unit (is it all outside) is hooked up to electricity, but inside near the furnace it looks like the heat used to be gas. My question is this- am I right in what I think a heat pump does, and how would I determine if I should replace my existing unit w/ an A/C and gas heat? --- the outside unit is old and LOUD

Does anyone else have a serious issue with the fact that US prisoners have rights not afforded to law abiding citizens? Ofr instance free cable, 3 squares a day, CHEAP access to an education (if not free), state of the art weights, etc etc. Can't we bring back chain gangs or make them earn their keep by producing something- I know some prisons make furniture, but what else?

I read a book similar in style to Tom Clancy. It was about a group of undercover operatives that travel the world performing various spy/clandestine operations for payment, but I cannot remember the author. The group travels on what appears to be an old, rusted fishing boat but is actually a high-tech vessel. Does anyone know the name of this author?

Is there a reason why my federal wages (box 1) and my state wages (box 16) may not agree on my W2?