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Nose Job

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
January 1, 2002
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There's been no more snoring at Howard "Porky" Cutter's house since he underwent a deviated septum (nose job) operation.
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Understanding the Pump Selection Process

January 1, 2002
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Robert Pelikan delves into the actual pump selection process, how to read pump curves and charts, and how to select the right pump.
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Protect Your Identity

Harry W. Short
December 1, 2001
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Identity theft perpetrators are becoming more sophisticated and skilled at stealing other person's identities, warns Harry Short.
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Let the American Drillers Drill

Wayne Nash
December 1, 2001
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Wayne Nash claims that the time has never been better for America to get behind its drillers.
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Continuing Education: Should It Be Forced Upon Drillers?

Thomas Kwader P.G., Ph.D.
December 1, 2001
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Thomas Kwader looks at the pros and cons of making continuing education mandatory.
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Simple Problems

Don Green
December 1, 2001
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Don Green addresses the question, "What is being done indirectly to address the critical shortage of trained technicians regarding the drilling industry?"
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Looking for a Few Good People

Greg Ettling
December 1, 2001
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While the past year's economic conditions probably have given you more prospective employees, there are even more companies like yours trying to land the good ones, editor Greg Ettling reminds.
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Calculating the Pressure Drop Due to Friction in a Piping System - Part 2

December 1, 2001
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There are just six steps to determine the pressure drop in a piping system, Robert Pelikan describes.
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Playing Hooky -- Gone Fishin' and Other Things

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
December 1, 2001
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Who needs school when you can go fishing? Certainly not Howard "Porky" Cutter!
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Stressed Out? Here Are Some Ways To Cope

Jim Olsztynski
December 1, 2001
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Jim Olsztynski offers up some simple stress-relieving tips to help you make it through the taxing holiday season.
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