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On Land and at Sea

June 1, 2004
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This project profile involves drilling piles for a sea-wall to protect a coastline.
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French West Indies

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
June 1, 2004
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Howard "Porky" Cutter recounts his latest consulting adventure.
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12 Reasons to Just Say "No"

Jim Olsztynski
May 1, 2004
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Learn how turning down some jobs can be in a contractor's best interest.
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Clearing Out the In-box

Greg Ettling
May 1, 2004
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This month's "For Openers" addresses a handful of things pertinent to the drilling industry.
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Achieving Peak Demand

Bob Pelikan
May 1, 2004
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Learn how pressure tanks can boost a low-yield well's performance to meet demand.
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Porky's Travels at 16

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
May 1, 2004
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Share the adventure as columnist Howard "Porky" Cutter recounts a journey from his youth.
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Dowsing - The Fruitful Art

May 1, 2004
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This guest column discusses the benefits of dowsing.
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Why We Are Short-handed

Wayne Nash
May 1, 2004
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Wayne Nash offers his view on why good help is hard to come by in the drilling industry.
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On Poker and Politics

Wayne Nash
April 1, 2004
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The indomitable Wayne Nash recounts another adventure and offers his latest thoughts on the American political scene.
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The Importance of Being a Professional

April 1, 2004
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Porky Cutter's perspective on why it behooves contractors to establish themselves as professionals.
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