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“Let Me Tell Ya”: Still More about Older Pickups - the Tires

John Schmitt
February 1, 2011
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Read and reminisce about vehicles of the past.
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For Openers: News and Notes at Press Time

Greg Ettling
February 1, 2011
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From the desk of ND's editor.
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Smart Business: Skilled Labor Still in Short Supply

Jim Olsztynski
February 1, 2011
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Why is it so hard for supply to keep up with even diminished demand?
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The World According to Wayne: Drill Pipe Selection

January 3, 2011
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There are a number of reasons that drillers have the need to buy another string of drill pipe. Whatever the reason, when selecting new or used pipe, an understanding of what the pipe actually is and does can help.
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Tech Topics: Pressure Loss Due to Friction - Part 1

Bob Pelikan
January 3, 2011
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"So far in this series, we have examined two of the three factors to be considered when determining the pressure requirements of a pump – household working pressure and lift pressure. The third factor is pressure drop due to friction loss/"
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Drilling Fluids: Buoyancy Related to Vertical Loop Installations

Jim Piasecki
January 3, 2011
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"Over the past few years, ground source heating/cooling using vertical loop installations has taken over our industry, and has provided a great new opportunity for many of us in the water well and drilling industry."
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“Let Me Tell Ya”: Older Pickups - Trying to Keep Warm

John Schmitt
January 3, 2011
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Continuing the discussion of pickups from the past. 
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Porky's Hole Thoughts: Barbed Wire Gate

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
January 3, 2011
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One of ND's regular columnists shares an anecdote. 
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For Openers: News and Notes at Press Time

Greg Ettling
January 3, 2011
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The latest in industry happenings from the desk of ND's editor.
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Smart Business: Common Sense vs. Nonsense

Jim Olsztynski
January 3, 2011
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The business world is filled with both.
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