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Smart Business: A Christmas Story

Jim Olsztynski
December 1, 2009
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"The hectic pace of shopping, partying and holiday hullabaloo turns an enjoyable time of year into one that puts many folks on the verge of flipping out. This is a story of one such family."
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Tech Topics: Variable-frequency Drives - Part 3

Bob Pelikan
November 1, 2009
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The third and last article in the series on VFDs.
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Smart Business: Failures to Communicate

Jim Olsztynski
November 1, 2009
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Troubles can be avoided by being thorough and precise.

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Porky's Hole Thoughts: School Days

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
November 1, 2009
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Reminiscences from his boyhood.
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The World According to Wayne: The Original Environmentalists

Wayne Nash
November 1, 2009
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"Our industry has shown a concern for and a dedication to the environment as long as there have been drillers ..."

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For Openers: News and Notes at Press Time

Greg Ettling
November 1, 2009
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From the desk of ND's editor.
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The World According to Wayne: Well Abandonment in Hard-rock Formations

Wayne Nash
October 1, 2009
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"The purpose of proper well abandonment goes far beyond just covering it up so your horse won’t trip in it."
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Tech Topics: Variable-frequency Drives - Part 2

Bob Pelikan
October 1, 2009
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:Last month, we began a discussion on variable-frequency drives ..."

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Smart Business: Leave People Room to Back Down

Jim Olsztynski
October 1, 2009
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A principle that may have saved the world can save you grief.
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Porky's Hole Thoughts: Granddad's Dug Well

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
October 1, 2009
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"In 1889, my granddad was in the Oklahoma Land Rush for his farm near Covington, Okla. ..."

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