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Submersible Pump Cable Splicing

Bob Pelikan
June 1, 2002
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Robert Pelikan explains that making a proper splice is crucial to a long-lasting, trouble-free installation, and tells you how todo it.
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Naturally Occurring Metals in Ground Water

Thomas Kwader P.G., Ph.D.
June 1, 2002
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The occurrence of metals in ground water often is an unwelcome surprise -- both at sites of known contamination and in drinking water wells located far away from any known source of contamination, explains Thomas Kwader.
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Wildcat Well

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
June 1, 2002
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When he was about 24 years old, Howard "Porky" Cutter and his dad had the opportunity to drill the first wildcat oil well in Minnesota with their Mayhew 1000.
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Drilling Fluids for Difficult Drilling

June 1, 2002
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Bob Oliver says he often is asked what other products are available when bentonite drilling mud needs a boost in certain problem situations.
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How Much Is Your Business Worth?

June 1, 2002
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Jim Olsztynski claims that the real value of a drilling business is its know-how, know-who and reputation.
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Notifications, Updates and Reviews Offered

June 1, 2002
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In this month's column, Wayne Nash dishes out opinions, stories and plenty of advice.
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Health, Competition and Little White Balls

June 1, 2002
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Editor Greg Ettling hands out some news you can use in his "For Openers" column.
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Witnessing Our Tax Dollars Hard at Work

Wayne Nash
May 1, 2002
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Columnist Wayne Nash recently came across a state drilling job and was able, first hand, to observe the progress of our tax dollars at work.
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Why Insurance Rates Are Skyrocketing

Jim Olsztynski
May 1, 2002
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Terrorism is partly to blame, but the insurance industry also is on the rebound from a long tailspin, explains Jim Olsztynski.
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Adventures With Big and Little Boys' Toys

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
May 1, 2002
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Over the years, Howard "Porky" Cutter has had his fair share of adventures with the transportation toys he's bought for himself and his boys.
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