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More to think about... UNBELIEVABLE.... STOP THE PRESSES is a term we have all heard before, but when a publication literally STOPS THE PRESSES , that is news! Well, that is exactly what this WWDR Team did in December to ensure a very valued advertiser (as all our advertisers are - large or small), got their message in the January issue of WorldWide Drilling Resource ® . And WWDR did that despite the fact, we were...ON THE ROAD AGAIN! So when we say SERVICE , we mean exactly that. Which other publication will go out on a limb when the magazine has already had its final proof, sent to the printer, and final, final approval given to actually print it? Well, I may be biased, and I certainly don’t know what other publications now do, but the only ONE I know of that will go all out for YOU , is the one you are now reading... WorldWide Drilling Resource ® , and the Team that makes it all happen and dedicated to YOU is the WWDR Team. Yes, SERVICE is quality you cannot buy - but one that is inherent to the company you have hired...we appreciate the opportunity you have given us to provide our world-renowned Solid Gold Service~With a Smile!™ to you. See you on the trail! 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, international, and state- side drilling; from bits, to pumps, 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 Eric Freimuth Jim Kuebelbeck Thomas Kwader 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. WorldWide Drilling Resource rldWide Drilling Resource ® makes every effort not to place advertisements for “like” products on the same page in our publication; this may occur however, due to size and space within the publication. We regret any inconvenience this may cause our advertisers. THIS MONTH INSIDE ~ HORIZONTAL-DIRECTIONAL! WorldWide Drilling Resource ® i s published monthly by WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc., a Florida Corporation PO Box 660 (3089 Northride Lane) Bonifay FL 32425-0660. Telephone: 850-547-0102 Fax: 850-547-0329 E-mail: wwdr@worldwidedrillingresource.com Web site: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com Copyright 2014, WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. Seen by countless WorldWide. Publication Agreement No. 40892520. Back issues may be requested. Cost per issue $10.00 USD. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the strict written consent of the publishers. Advertising rates furnished upon request. Editorial contributions are welcome subject to editorial review.* WorldWide Dri l l ing Resource ® reserves the right to refuse any advertisement . We Recycle VB Bits for al l . . . which one proves invaluable? VBVBVB Lubrications for the extremes. .. VBVBVBVB Kids and natural resources. . .A+ VBVBVBVBVB Look to the north! VBVBVBVBVBVB The decades can change gas pricing. VBVBVBVB Competition is good for students...globally. Like to build? Constructon/Geotechnical is our focus for MARCH! 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 ! Ronnie, for the WWDR Team 6 FEBRUARY 2014 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®