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More to think about... WOW! Here it is December, and we all know what happens in DECEMBER ! SANTA and his reindeer cross the world’s skies, bringing happiness to all good little girls and boys - and this year, the WWDR Team is asking him to bring each of you Prosperity in the New Year. It is our time to extend our sincerest thank-you to each and every one of our advertisers for their support of this vital industry; to each of those who read this one-of-a-kind resource each month and sup- port the advertisers who make it possible; and even to those who have not yet joined in the fun of working with the WWDR Team - why? Because it’s December! This issue is lacking one thing, and for that I apologize. It doesn’t have that much anticipated GEFCO training article. Due to space availability, and my long-windedness, we were unable to include it this month - but have no fear! It WILL RETURN in our January New Year’s Issue and continue until grad- uation! Now, stop and take some quality time out for your families and friends this month. You certainly deserve it. Remember, the WWDR Team has families and friends as well. So they may have that same enjoyment, our office will be on limited staffing from December 24 - January 2 - being totally closed on December 25 and January 1. You can still find our Solid Gold Service ~ with a Smile!™ by e-mail, fax, or by calling the main number and listening for that secret telephone number to call. Hey! Let’s make this a contest - the first one to send an e-mail to admin@worldwidedrillingresource.com to say what that number is, will win a prize! We have some great stuff to giveaway! Join the fun! See you on the trail! Ronnie, for the WWDR Team Proudly Made in the United States of America - delivered WorldWide ! WorldWide Drilling Resource ® The complete magazine for the drilling industry worldwide, owned by drilling industry associates dedicated to bringing the most up-to-date technology and information to subscribers. Covering construction-geotechnical, directional, environmental, explo- ration-blasthole, shallow gas & oil, geothermal, mining, water well, international, and stateside drilling, with a special focus on safety; from bits, to rigs, to tanks, through wire and more. Managing Publisher/CEO/President: Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones Vice President: Al Jones Office Administrator: Michele Stevens Editor: Bonnie Love Associate Editor: Amy White Classified Sales Manager: Kathy Heinrich Marketing Assistant/Support: Jan K. Allen Sales Manager: Edward Moranski Production/Webmaster: Marcel Schimpf Editorial Contributors for this month: Mark Battersby Tim Connor Bill Corey Scott Cosby Bess Cutter Tom Dalzell Eric Freimuth Jim Kuebelbeck Thomas Kwader Ray McLarty Tim Rasmussen Ray Roerick Harry Short Reggie Stockert Britt Storkson Harold White Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Translator: Hector Leos Hyd/Eng Consultant: Thomas Kwader, Ph.D.,P.G. Consultant: Mary Ann Pelletier * Editorial contributions & advertisements include statements of fact and opin- ions that are the sole responsibility of the author and/or companies and do not necessarily imply any opinion of the owners, management, or staff of WorldWide Dr i ll ing Resource ® . Images may have been altered for clarity. Complete advertising information may be found at: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com or by calling 850-547-0102. 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Editorial contributions are welcome subject to editorial review.* WorldWide Dri l l ing Resource ® reserves the right to refuse any advertisement . We Recycle VB Who has the most tips for sell ing? ¿Quién tiene la mayor cantidad de consejos para la venta? VBVBVB What about “Power Backups”? VBVBVBVB The mineral Jade. . . VBVBVBVBVB What is a VOC? VBVBVBVBVBVB Which events are we focusing on? VBVBVBVB Where are the best deals? ~ BMS, of course! Starting off the year right! INTERNATIONALLY Join this great issue! NEXT MONTH! Ronnie, Managing Publisher ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com With pen (computer) in hand... We Built This in the United States of America! We are proud of it. Remember, “YOU BUILT THAT!” We are here to help you PROMOTE IT ! 6 DECEMBER 2013 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®