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(AMCI)..................................21 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................10 Baker Water Systems.........................................................14 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................31 Bit Brokers International.....................................................27 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................32 Blackadar Insurance Agency...............................................18 Cotey Chemical Corp. (CCC)..............................................37 Derex, Inc.............................................................................7 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)....................................1 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................15 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)..........................2 Geoprobe Systems®............................................................56 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................40 Heron Instruments, Inc.......................................................13 Horizon Hoist......................................................................38 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................3 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................14 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................19 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................20 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................39 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................42 N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................11 National Drilling Association (NDA) Convention…...……....41 Palmer Bit Company...........................................................34 SEMCO, Inc........................................................................55 SIMCO® Drilling Equipment...................................................4 Specialty Rig Sales (SRS)..................................................26 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction....................................17 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................16 TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................22 TerraRoc...............................................................................8 The Utility Expo...................................................................54 Triflo International, Inc........................................................36 Well-Vu, Inc...........................................................................9 Advertisers Featured Editorial C&G - Construction/Geotechnical ENV - Environmental G&O - Shallow Gas and Oil MIN - Mining DIR - Horizontal Directional Drilling EXB - Exploration/Blasthole GEO - Geothermal WTR - Water Focus for June 2023 - Safety C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR “Smith, Billy Bob”: The “Idiots” Corner...................12 Accidents can be Eliminated.....................................18 Ensuring Safety During Low Visibility........................32 What is Behavior-Based Safety?.....................................8 Call to Action: Reduce Damages to Buried Utilities...25 Storkson, Britt: Autopilot Isn’t Automatic............27,30 Retirement Date Announced for the JOIDES Resolution..10 Better Well Protection................................................30 Connor, Tim: Green Grass.......................................31 Customizable Head Protection - Keeping Workers Safe..11 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II...19 Helping Protect Workers from an Often Overlooked...14 Undisputed King of U.S. Natural Gas Production.......20 A Collaboration to Unlock Japan’s Geothermal.........16 New Geothermal Factory from the Ground Up..........26 Department of Defense Takes a Deeper Look at EGS....40 From Company Miner to Federal Mine Safety...........17 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice Readers’ Choice: A Closer Look..........35 A Wedding to Remember 3600 Feet Below the.........36 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..38 Rasmussen, Tim: Water for Life International..........23 Innovative Wastewater and Stormwater Recycling...33 Peterson, Ronald: Safety.........................................37 Implementing a Behavior-Based Safety Program.....41 Aardvark Packers..............16 Acker Drill Company..........16 Bit Brokers International....16 Bitco, Inc...........................17 Centerline Mfg. 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8 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® What is Behavior-Based Safety? Compiled by Editorial Staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource® Unsafe behaviors cause up to four times more accidents than unsafe conditions. Do you remember a time when someone asked you to specifically NOT do something and you couldn’t help but do it anyway? Workplace safety is about making conscious decisions to keep you and your surroundings safe, but some behaviors can get in the way. This is where behavior-based safety (BBS) comes in. Behavior-based safety is an approach to improving performance and reducing the frequency of accidents and injuries. BBS is concerned with assessing the working interface by using what people do (their behavior) as the starting point for improving the whole system in which people work. BBS strives to determine the root causes of unsafe behaviors and the best route to improve them through training, coaching, positive feedback, and recognition. Simply put, BBS attempts to change the way people work. It addresses employee conduct, attitude, and collaboration. An action which may increase the likelihood of an accident or injury is an unsafe behavior. The most common unsafe behaviors in the workplace are improper use of, or failure to use, personal protective equipment; use of defective equipment; removal of, or failure to use, safety devices; operation of equipment at unsafe speeds; or operating equipment without proper authorization, training, or qualifications. These acts are all considered to be a “human error,” but human error cannot be the root cause of why an incident occurred. Human error is categorized into two parts, skillbased errors and mistakes. Skill-based errors are unintentional actions. Everyone makes unintentional errors, and when you come across someone making an unconscious mistake, it creates risk - so you should make sure to draw attention to what they are doing. Mistakes can be habitual and might have multiple reasons for occurring. An employee might not have clearly understood a certain process or they might not be aware of a rule or regulation which recently changed. It’s important to understand the reason behind this habit and address it accordingly. Behavior-based safety acknowledges employees often work in less-than-perfect conditions and will be forced to make choices between working safely or taking unsafe shortcuts. To combat this, BBS looks at the interaction between three major variables in the workplace: the person, work environment, and the behavior. • Person represents the general experience and the physical capabilities of employees. • Work environment is the controls, workplace, and general company culture. • Behavior is how employees interact with their workplace and how they act while doing their duties. When one of these elements is ignored or neglected, incidents are more likely to occur. BBS aims to make permanent changes in the manner in which people work. Safety becomes a way of life that is part of everyone’s behavior. The key factor that comes with safety leaders implementing BBS is acknowledging the fact it is an inclusive and collaborative method. Employees and workers must be aware that reducing risks and injuries with behavior-based safety is only accomplishable with their support and enforcement. This creates the task of promoting the BBS program as what it is - a way to make the workplace safe. See also “Implementing a Behavior-Based Safety Program” on page 41. WWDR photo. Appreciate your help! Thank you all for your years of dedication to the industry and your publication! Kristina Freeman Western Dewatering, Inc. El Paso, TX
9 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Mine Safety Training Earns National Recognition For the second year in a row, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Mineral Resources Management was awarded the Interstate Mining Compact Commission’s 2023 National Mine Safety and Health Training Award, State Award for Metal/Nonmetal Category - Surface mining. The award recognizes the division’s commitment to mine safety through its work in developing a comprehensive safety manual and training course. “I’m proud of our team for their dedication to safety, making sure miners return home safely at the end of the day,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz said. “Our Division of Mineral Resources Management works tirelessly to ensure that miners around the state are up to date on the latest technology and best safety practices.” The manual is updated each year with considerations put on new technologies and safety techniques which can enhance the manual and reinforce the department’s goal of keeping miners safe. Up to 1500 are distributed yearly and used for the 24-hour new miner training course, as well as the 8-hour annual refresher course for all miners. The manual was judged by its relevancy to solving problems, applicability in specific mining situations, and ability to engage with trainees. To view other award categories and winners, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com
10 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Retirement Date Announced for the JOIDES Resolution Adapted from Information by the National Science Foundation It’s the end of an era for the drilling vessel JOIDES Resolution (JR). The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the 45-year-old vessel will be retiring in 2024. NSF decided not to renew its cooperative agreement with Texas A&M University for the operation and maintenance so it can focus its efforts and funds toward a sustainable evolution of the ocean science drilling community. The JR is a research vessel that drills into the ocean floor to collect and study core samples, giving scientists a glimpse into the earth’s development. It is the most cost and operationally effective of the platforms operated as part of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) and is the most utilized of the scientific ocean drilling assets. The JR began working for the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) in 1985. Drilling with ODP continued until September 2003, at which point the IODP began. IODP is an international research program exploring the history and structure of the planet as recorded in seafloor sediments and rocks. From 2006-2008, the ship was completely retrofitted with new scientific drilling equipment, structural improvements, and significant upgrades. It currently costs about $72 million per year to operate the drill ship. NSF has helped maintain the international scientific ocean drilling venture with the understanding international partners would provide sufficient support through annual contributions and expedition-specific project contributions. Unfortunately, due to changing priorities, the international partners have indicated they will not consider the increased contributions necessary to counteract rising operational costs. A new model will have to be developed in partnership with the scientific community. Scientific ocean drilling has significantly contributed to understanding the broader earth system, from how earth’s system of tectonic plates operates, to how climate variability impacts sea level, ocean biology, and continental ecosystems. Although the NSF recognizes the importance of these contributions, by ending support for the JR now, those funds and resources can be directed toward ensuring a sustainable future for the scientific ocean drilling community. Since beginning a new facility will take years to achieve, planning for the next generation of scientific ocean drilling will begin this year. NSF will support the winding down of activities related to the JR and continue to fund core sample repositories and research of previously collected cores and related data, while encouraging proposals seeking to use those cores at any of the three repositories. One of NSF’s most important missions is to create pathways from diverse communities across the Nation into the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) community and research enterprise. The future of scientific ocean drilling needs to fully realize opportunities to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce in an equitable manner. The program will seek to engage early career scientists in helping plan the future of scientific ocean drilling. NSF will also support and facilitate thoughtful community conversation regarding future scientific ocean drilling objectives, new approaches in methodology and platforms, and international engagement. On a recent mission, the rig crew surrounded the drill pipe using a clamp to hold the drill string as they lift the drill pipe out of a borehole. ENV Mfg., Scree Atlan Inc. en & ntic E-mail: atlantic@ce Atlantic-Screen.c Manufactu 302-684-3197 Manholes j Clear PVC Pipe j Inline Chemical Mixers j ell Rehabilitation Produ jW e.net com urers 7 ucts Milton, DE 19968 142 Broadkill Rd ½” - 24 ranging f Perforated of Slotted Fax: 302-384-0643 more! MUCH And j Bailers Sampling j Locking Caps j Filter Sock j Bentonite j 4” from d Pipe dand 3 August Issue EDITORIAL Deadline for submission: JUNE 15, 2023 - NOON We are focusing on Horizontal Directional Drilling Innovations. What are your innovations? bonnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com
11 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Customizable Head Protection - Keeping Workers Safe Adapted from Information by Milwaukee Tool Head protection is a safety staple on the jobsite and is used across many trades. Recently, there has been a shift from standard hard hats that have been around for over 100 years, to climbing-style helmets which provide top and side protection. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 850 fatal occupational injuries in 2021 from slips, trips, and falls. As the awareness of the risk associated with slips, trips, and falls increased, Milwaukee Tool developed BOLT™ Safety Helmets focused on delivering better protection and more comfort. Developing PPE (personal protective equipment) from the ground up, BOLT Safety Helmets and Accessories demonstrate the company’s dedication to helping keep users safe and productive. The increase in safety helmet adoption on jobsites led to design innovations in head protection. Milwaukee Tool’s ANSI/ISEA rated Type-2 safety helmets offer top and side impact protection, padded suspension, and an adjustable swinging rear ratchet to fit multiple head sizes. Milwaukee's safety helmets are designed with an antimicrobial sweatband and helmet liner to prevent odor and bacteria buildup and can be removed to be machine washed. The adjustable chin strap ensures the helmet doesn’t fall off in the event of a slip, trip, or fall on the jobsite keeping users safer during these events. Made in the USA, Milwaukee safety helmets are available in front brim, no brim, vented (Class C), and unvented (Class E) options. Being ANSI/ISEA Z89 Type-1 and Type-2 rated, these helmets are designed to protect from both top and side impacts. The helmets are part of Milwaukee Tool’s BOLT system, the first system to allow users to secure accessories simultaneously for a complete head protection solution. The helmets come with two BOLT accessory slots, universal accessory slots on each side, and front and rear BOLT mounting points. The BOLT system contains a lineup of head protection and accessories, including safety helmets, hard hats, sun protection, eye visors, face shields, a REDLITHIUM™ USB headlamp, and earmuffs which users can combine to tailor head protection to their needs. Milwaukee’s personal protection lineup focuses on creating innovative solutions that won’t slow users down, helping them STAY SAFE. STAY PRODUCTIVE™.
12 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The “Idiots” Corner by “Billy Bob Smith” Words and Their Meaning We are living in very strange times and one of the factors I can no longer ignore is how we are trying to change how people communicate. Words are the single most important trait that separates humans from every other species. If we didn’t have words - well, think about it - how would we tell each other anything, learn anything, or even become anything worthwhile? So this month, I would share just a few of the ways some organizations and people are trying to influence or change how we talk, or the words we can use according to their expectations, rules, or what they feel words are no longer appropriate or even necessary. First, a couple of quotes which might get your interest before I start: Before I give you some examples, let me be clear. I don’t agree or disagree with any of the following. Some are being banned for politics, some for religion and some for race, and many for just stupid, crazy, and no commonsense reasons. And trust me, the following is a really short list of the hundreds of words the world is trying to eliminate or replace in the English language to control how we talk. Okay, here are just a few of the words they are trying to eliminate from the English language: Keep in mind, there are many ways to change the wording that eliminates a certain perspective or opinion, but in the end, it is just happening because certain people or groups - for any number of reasons - are offended with the current word’s definition or description. Also keep in mind, many words can have different definitions. For example, I looked up the word “negative” and found over 100 ways it could be described or defined. Master bedrooms in our homes - Replaced with: Primary room. Blacklists - Replaced with: Unusual lists. White lists - Replaced with: Odd lists. Goat - Replaced with: Gray animal. Inflection point - Replaced with: Unique position. Quit Quitting - Replaced with: Unusual circumstances. Gaslighting - Replaced with: Another viewpoint. Moving forward - Replaced with: Changing position. Amazing - Replaced with: Different. Absolutely - Replaced with: Possible. Does that make sense - Replaced with: Possible different. Cripple - Replaced with: Careful. Invalid - Replaced with: Impossible. Crazy - Replaced with: Unique. Insane - Replaced with: Special. Peanut gallery - Replaced with: Little people. Grandfathered - Replaced with: A long time. Lynch mob - Replaced with: Unhappy people. Christmas - Replaced with: Winter Holiday. Hate - Replaced with: Dislike. Easter Bunny - Replaced with: Warm weather Furry. My Ex - Replaced with: Person of noninterest. (Just made that one up.) Uppity - Replaced with: Clever. Special - Replaced with: Nice. Different - Replaced with: Unlike. Blackball - Replaced with: Unusual Category. Black mark - Replaced with: Clever marking. Politician - Replaced with: Stupid human. (I just made that one up too.) Had enough? Got some words you would like to replace or change? I know I do, and will give you just two of them: “You should.” “You need to.” Billy Bob Contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com “Words are like nets - we hope they'll cover what we mean, but we know they can't possibly hold that much joy, or grief, or wonder.” ~Jodi Picoult “A man thinks that by mouthing hard words, he understands hard things.” ~Herman Melville “Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more.” ~Confucius The Groundwater Supply Co. family. East West Drilling. Funk Brothers Mfg. produces the Pioneer Pump Puller. Star Iron Works. Always a great team for GEFCO / BAUER Group. Alicia & Chris from Holte Mfg. Jeff was eager to talk casing advancement from GeoRocFor. This is just a sneak peek ~ visit www.worldwidedrillingresource.com/gallery.html for more photos online!
13 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® WHO’S IN THE NEWS Additional announcements from Franklin Electric, Avanti International, and the International Society for Micropiles can be found by clicking this box in our online issue at: worldwidedrillingresource.com MSHA Offers Funding for Safety Training Christopher J. Williamson, assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is asking the mining community to join MSHA in identifying and eliminating safety and health hazards. “As we have learned throughout the years, we succeed when we work together, and miners are safer and healthier as a result,” he stated. The agency is providing $10.5 million in grant funding to help provide mine safety training for the nation’s miners. MSHA realizes state training programs are a key source of mine safety and health training, as well as education, and are encouraging them to use the grants to make training a priority for small mining operations and underserved mines and miners. Grant applications must be submitted by June 12, 2023. For more information, visit www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=347519 Ontario Ground Water Association The Ontario Ground Water Association held its Annual General Meeting and elected its officers. Congratulations to: Dwayne Graff - President Kyle Smith - First Vice President Mike Hare - Second Vice President Stephen Bleizeffer - Treasurer/Secretary Matthew Wilson - Past President
14 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Helping Protect Workers from an Often Overlooked Threat - Insects Adapted from Information by Insect Shield Insect bites and insect-borne diseases are often overlooked despite being one of the leading causes of reportable incidents for many companies. Tick-borne diseases, especially Lyme disease, have become especially commonplace and can cause long-term health issues for outdoor workers. Insect Shield offers a simple, effective, and long-lasting solution by treating clothing with permethrin insect repellent - protection is built right into workwear, converting standard work clothing into long-lasting, convenient, and effective insect protection. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) registered application is effective through 70 washings, the expected life of most work clothing. While personal protective equipment (PPE) is usually thought as protection from fire, extreme weather, and chemical exposure, Insect Shield adds insect protection to the list. Insects are one of the leading causes of diseases in the world and are often not thought of when companies are selecting PPE for their outdoor workers. Insect Shield is one of the most effective new tools launched in over 50 years in the battle against bugs. It is changing the way companies can protect their workers from potentially dangerous and always annoying insects. Insect repellent clothing is recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and other health agencies as a safe and effective tool for preventing insect bites and insect-borne diseases. In addition to ticks, Insect Shield provides protection from mosquitoes, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges. Rigorous health and safety testing has been performed to ensure the technology is safe and effective. The treatment is odorless, invisible, and compatible with fire retardant finishes. You can find Insect Shield protecting workers on utility, gas & oil, forestry, mining, and construction jobsites, as well as the U.S. Army. The company offers a comprehensive and flexible work safety program making it easy to add protection without the need to replace existing uniforms or vendors.
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16 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® www.starironworks.com 257 Caroline Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 800-927-0560 • 814-427-2555 Fax: 814-427-5164 SERVING THE WATER WELL INDUSTRY Serving the Drilling Industry A Collaboration to Unlock Japan’s Geothermal Potential Adapted from Information by Chevron Chevron New Energies International and Mitsui Oil Exploration Company (MOECO) signed a Joint Collaboration Agreement to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of advanced geothermal power generation in Japan. Building on the companys’ long-standing relationship, this new partnership will study geothermal resource potential across the country, and evaluate the effectiveness of Advanced Closed Loop (ACL) technology for a future joint pilot project in Japan. Additionally, Chevron and MOECO may choose to collaborate for advanced geothermal technology opportunities using ACL globally. Unlike conventional geothermal projects, which use traditional steam turbines requiring high temperatures often found in concentrated locations limited by geological characteristics, ACL can potentially enable access to geothermal resources at a wider range of temperatures and geologies through the application of alternative technology above and below the surface. “Chevron and MOECO share a goal of delivering lower carbon energy solutions, while meeting the need for reliable, affordable energy,” said Barbara Harrison, vice president of Offsets and Emerging, Chevron New Energies. “This collaboration provides an opportunity for Chevron to combine its subsurface capabilities and technologies with MOECO’s intimate knowledge of Japan's geothermal potential resource geology and its long history of responsible resource development. The joint team will have the opportunity to test emerging geothermal technology in a real-world setting with significant scaling-up potential.” MOECO has been growing its geothermal portfolio since 2012. Along with conventional geothermal, the company has been studying ACL technology for many years. MOECO is confident utilizing ACL technology in collaboration with Chevron can unlock tremendous geothermal resources in Japan. GEO
17 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® www.starironworks.com 257 Caroline Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 800-927-0560 • 814-427-2555 Fax: 814-427-5164 SERVING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Serving the Drilling Industry From Company Miner to Federal Mine Safety Manager Adapted from Information by the U.S. Department of Labor As a third-generation miner, Nicholas Gutierrez understands the unique challenges and rewards associated with working in the mining industry. Before joining the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Gutierrez spent 11 years working in multiple mines and experienced a tragedy that brought the importance of mine safety close to home - one in his own family suffered a fatal mining accident. “That was very significant for me, and [I] saw the ripple effects of what that causes for a family . . . financially, emotionally, you just name it. It just has such a negative impact,” he explained. It was these experiences that led him to pursue a career at MSHA. Since joining the department, he’s been promoted from a safety specialist to his current role as an assistant district manager. He utilizes his family tragedy as fuel to continuously allow him to be driven and committed to understanding what miners are doing on a daily basis, what the environment can present, the hazards associated with it, having knowledge of the regulatory requirement, and being able to educate and enforce those requirements. For Gutierrez, the mission of MSHA brings forth the words - commitment, responsibility, and accountability - in addition to understanding the work they do really contributes to the health and safety of the nation’s miners. At the end of the day, he knows it makes a difference. He said, “There’s no better reward than understanding that what you do ensures that people go home to their families. You know there’s someone counting on you to do your work - that’s what makes working for MSHA fulfilling.” MIN
18 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Accidents can be Eliminated Adapted from Information by A.H. Beck Foundation Co., Inc. Many hazards are inherent in the construction industry, but through sound, reasonable safety practices, accidents can be eliminated. The humanitarian and moral value of working safely is of great importance. Management should be firmly committed to creating a safe working environment on all company sites. A company's commitment begins with a visible and active leadership which engages employees, along with service providers, to manage health and safety performance. Supporting the commitment by a safety system based on the principles from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Programs and behavioral-based safety programs, is a good way to start. The acceptable standard of performance in safety matters promotes safe work practices, achieves zero accidents or injuries in all aspects of operations, and fully complies with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, and contractual requirements. Accident prevention should be a prime concern of all employees. This includes the safety and well-being of all employees, subcontractors, and clients, as well as the prevention of wasteful, inefficient operations, and damage to property and equipment. It is, therefore, inherent to the goal of providing clients with quality services, that safety is among the first considerations of every project. Management and supervisors should be accountable for the safety of the employees working under their supervision, and conduct operations in a safe manner at all times. Consider offering all field employees a quarterly bonus for working on injury-free crews. No job is so important that time cannot be taken to do the job in a safe manner. All company personnel, regardless of position, must have authority to suspend any operation which, in their opinion, constitutes a hazard to the life and health of any person. They should also have authority to suspend any operation which may present a hazard to the environment or surrounding work areas. Accidents can be eliminated by continually auditing and monitoring compliance with all applicable laws, permits, agreements, and the objectives of company policy; taking appropriate action to correct noted deficient areas; keeping accurate and complete information; as well as providing and maintaining a safe and healthful working condition for all employees at all times by providing safe working equipment, necessary personnel protection and, in case of injury, provide the best available first aid and medical services. Also, you should proactively perform safety inspections on each jobsite to avoid hazardous conditions that would endanger workers. Safety should be held as one of the most important responsibilities in the operation of an organization. Production and safety go hand in hand and a safe working environment leads to improved production. C&G How do I make an ad? Call 850-547-0102
19 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The Un-Comfort Zone II by Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Self-Confidence vs. Self-Esteem When I tell people I’m introverted, they don’t believe me. They’ve seen me comfortably giving speeches to hundreds or thousands of people at a time, or they’ve seen me as the front man leading large groups of people and organizations. They’ve seen my visible selfconfidence; what they can’t see is my invisible self-esteem. For a long time, I thought self-confidence and self-esteem were the same thing, but they’re not; they’re radically different. Self-confidence is about how well you can control certain aspects of your life. Self-esteem is about self-love and how you value yourself. Confidence comes from the Latin word fidere which means “to trust;” in other words, self-confidence means we trust our knowledge, skills, and abilities. Esteem comes from the Latin word aestimare which means “to appraise, value, rate, weigh, or estimate”; in other words, self-esteem is how we appraise or value our self-worth. When I came to understand the difference between the two, I realized it wasn’t a lack of confidence which made me an introvert; it was low self-esteem. I wondered how I became an introvert, so I started mentally backtracking through my life. I recalled how I didn’t know how to make friends on my own. Gary, who became my first best friend back in third grade: how he initiated first contact, started the first conversation, continued making contact, then suggested a transition activity which moved our relationship to the next level: friendship. Gary had social skills and courage I did not have. It wouldn't be until adulthood that I learned the simple lessons Gary knew as a young boy. Thinking further back, I remembered as a young child all my friends were friendships arranged by my parents and usually with the children of their friends. There were also friends by proximity - neighbors with children my age and gender - again initially arranged by my parents. I enjoyed playing with the twin boys who lived next door, and with the little girl who lived across the street. We were all the same age, but every now and then one or more of the older kids on the block would join us, and I would get bullied. I was also regularly bullied by older kids my first four years in elementary school. I was even bullied at church by older kids. It seemed wherever I went, I was bullied. It was as if I was walking around with a “Kick Me” sign taped to my back. Of course, I was wearing a sign, only it was the expression of low self-esteem on my face. Bullies could see it a mile away, and I had no idea how to stop it. So I isolated myself. It was safer to stay home and play in my yard or in my bedroom with my toy soldiers, cars, Lincoln logs, plastic models, and glue. I also read. Once I discovered novels, I lived vicariously through the characters and never needed to go anywhere. The worlds of my books were exciting, interesting, and less threatening than what I might encounter in my neighborhood. I would stay in my room and read until my mother called me for dinner. Why did I have low self-esteem? Why was I bullied so often? Because I was bullied first by my mother. Mother was narcissistic, and likely an alcoholic. Her behavior was volatile, erratic, and completely unpredictable to my child brain. Several of my friends told me (years later when we were adults) that when they came over to my house, they were always nervous as to who they would encounter: the “Nice Mrs. Wilson” or the “Scary Mrs. Wilson.” She was very emotional and would easily get her feelings hurt. She was also manipulative, and when she didn’t get her way, she made everyone around her miserable until she did. My father, who should have been protecting us from Mother’s wrath, was too busy trying to satisfy her needs to be aware of ours. Mother was not nurturing, and taking care of children (or anyone else) stressed her out; once my sister and I were old enough to fend for ourselves, and the pressure of parenting was gone, Mother became much more pleasant to be around. In brief, I had low self-esteem because I grew up in an unstable home. That’s why I stayed in my room, or outside in the yard, until dinnertime because it was where I felt safest. Loving, caring parents nurture and encourage self-esteem in their children. They support and praise their children as they grow and learn. They raise them to believe the world is a good place - a safe place. When those children become adults, they will intuitively create a support group with people just like their parents who will help them preserve the positive environment they know best, and to maintain their high self-esteem. When I became an adult, I envied people who grew up in a stable, loving home environment. I could see the difference it made in their lives, and how much easier success came to them. Increasing your self-confidence is pretty clear cut, but improving your self-esteem can be quite complicated. If you want to be more self-confident, work on developing an expertise in some area. When you can speak with authority on a subject, or perform a skill with equanimity, self-confidence will follow. If you want to increase your self-esteem - and it’s never too late - it will be more challenging, and may require assistance from a mental health professional. I’m now learning how to re-parent my inner child, so I can heal the wounding which has limited me in nearly every area of my life. I’m recalling the times when my mother hurt me or scared me, then revisiting those memories as an adult who will love, protect, and properly parent my vulnerable child-self in those moments. In the meantime, I’m also learning to stop comparing myself to others - that I don’t need to be perfect or know everything; it’s okay to make mistakes; that I don't need approval from others; it’s okay to put away my personas and be my authentic self. And, I’m learning to be resilient and more accepting of uncertainty and change. It’s a difficult journey, but I highly recommend it. Robert Contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com DON’T TURN THIS PAGE
20 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Undisputed King of U.S. Natural Gas Production Adapted from Information by the Marcellus Shale Coalition® Last year was a record-breaking year for natural gas production in the United States, with the Appalachian Basin remaining the undisputed king of U.S. natural gas production. Leading the regional charge is Pennsylvania, which went from producing just 25% of its own natural gas needs, to becoming the second largest producing state in the nation, responsible for over 20% of the nation’s natural gas production. This is key to advancing the country’s energy, economic, and environmental goals while also strengthening its security through strategic assistance to allies in Europe and beyond. In short, abundant, affordable, and domestic energy production is good for the consumer, for the U.S. economy, and the environment. “The energy macro landscape remains volatile as the world continues to grapple with a structural undersupply of natural gas. Thanks to American-sourced LNG (liquefied natural gas), Europe has done a commendable job refilling its storage over the past few months,” said Toby Rice, EQT Corporation CEO. The worldwide need for natural gas is evident with record amounts of American LNG being exported to countries across the globe. The U.S. is poised to regain its ranking as the top exporter of natural gas this year, infusing the economy with billions of dollars while supporting tens of thousands of family-sustaining jobs. At a recent trade event, Chesapeake Energy’s CEO Nick Dell’Osso said the natural gas and oil industry has a responsibility to the world to help people get out of energy poverty and to better lives. “We have the ability to do that, we have the ability to do that uniquely from the United States, and we have the ability to do that even more uniquely from Pennsylvania,” he explained. And as Chad Zamarin of Williams Energy said at a committee hearing in Philadelphia last year, “Pennsylvania remains the most economic supply base. We produce the cleanest natural gas and we as a country need to treasure and take advantage of that.” Leading the largest natural gas producing region in the country, and with the strongest environmental profile, Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry is able to deliver more affordable, cleaner, and reliable energy to the world while also increasing access for consumers in the United States. “America is the world’s largest producer and exporter of natural gas, with the Appalachian Basin alone representing the third largest producing region in the world, positioning our industry to assist our strategic trading partners and meet our own energy demands,” said Dave Callahan, Marcellus Shale Coalition president. Despite significant milestones and an undeniable need for the essential fuel, some still advocate we keep this strategic resource in the ground. It is critical policymakers understand the importance of and advocate for pro-growth policies which encourage domestic energy production, along with the consumer benefits, jobs, national security implications, and environmental progress. WOW, IT WORKED! NOW, DON’T BUY OUR NEW SHARK REAMER 618-439-4042 infinitytoolmfg.com G&O Have your company visible every month HERE $100 per month = prepay $1200 annually.
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23 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® by Tim Rasmussen Bucky Mowrey and Speedy Gonzales (his real name) are both from Ohio and have been volunteers for Water for Life for more than ten years. They come at least once a year and sometimes more often. They have a heart to help people and enjoy the adventure of going to a perfectly strange place and situation and drilling wells for people who have no decent supply of clean water. Their dedication led them to buy a drilling rig and ship it to Guatemala so they will not diminish our ability to drill. They let us use their rig when they are not there, and we store it securely with our tools and machines. It is a win-win situation for us and for the people we serve. This past spring, Bucky and Speedy made the trip again. They had not been down for two years due to medical issues with Bucky’s shoulder and a very serious motorcycle crash for Speedy, but despite these issues, they bought a couple of tickets and headed south. (Maybe to get away from winter weather in Ohio.) They figured they had about three weeks to work. The first week, they were busy getting their drill rig up and running. Leaving equipment sitting in the heat and humidity of Guatemala is about the worst thing you can do for it. Rust takes over everything unpainted, batteries go dead, the termites will eat anything made of wood, and small bees will find places to build nests. The bees defend the nests like rabid squatters. I got stung once and didn’t like it. After one week of getting ready, Bucky and Speedy headed out to a remote village, which had a medical facility and access to grid power, but did not have a good supply of water. There was a tank on a tower, so there was the potential for good pressure, but a well was needed. The drilling went well. In about five days, they were at 175 feet and the static level was steady. They placed a pump and got 25 gallons per minute (gpm) and the static did not drop at all. The clinic folks were very happy with the prospects of having a nearly endless supply of good, safe water. As they were working, some village people came around and told them about another situation a short distance away in Bombillo. A well had been drilled to about 80 feet by some people from Mexico, but they had left after that. The well was not developed and the people did not know if there really was water or not - and if there was, they did not know how to get the water. Bucky and Speedy set up on the Bombillo well and soon they were pumping 12-15 gpm and the static was not dropping at all at this rate of pumping. They set a pump there and counted this as the second well. While working there, they heard about a small school in the jungle nearby. There was sort of a road going there, so they decided to try and help the folks. They took the rig down and eased out along a very rough jungle track. The going was slow, but they made it without incident. The school was by a little stream the villagers said never went dry, so they set up a short way away from the stream on a little hill and started to drill. Within two days, they were at 75 feet and they could not reduce the static level with constant bailing. They estimated they were getting 75 to 100 gpm! This one they counted as number three. Then they heard about an old folks home in a desperate way for water. It is near the town of Deloris. They made a trip to visit and found a situation that brought tears to their eyes. The place was clean and neat as a pin. There were eight patients there. They had room for more folks, but not enough water to take care of them. They had very little food and someone had recently stolen their refrigerator so they could not store much food, if they could find the money to buy it. Bucky and Speedy did not have anymore time, but they did have some money. They drove back to Poptun, bought a big new refrigerator, got a full tank of propane gas, and loaded the truck with corn, beans, rice, and potatoes. The folks in the facility thought they were being visited by angels. There were tears all around. As I talked to Bucky and Speedy, they were making plans to go back as soon as they could. They have a plan for that little facility; a new well, new stove, and more of everything they need. My friends, this is the work being done by Water for Life. Good people helping good people live. We thank you for helping. If you would like to help, contact Gary Bartholomew at 509-939-1941 Tim Tim Rasmussen may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com WTR
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