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West Compass
Bastille Day. 1789. Today.
Bastille stormed by Paris mob. On this day n 1789, a mob advanced on the Bastille, the crowd captured the prison, an act that symbolized the end of the regime of Louis XVI
The Barlon Bulletin, September 1, 2015
Did you know about ghost cars and ghost holes? A ghost car is another name for an unmarked police car. Used to be they were just the same old thing just not painted. Now they seem to come in all sorts of makes and models. But for now, the rig count: [table id=13 /] In...
The Barlon Bulletin April 28 2015
Did you know about the Flash? The Green Flash is an optical phenomena, often talked about, rarely seen. Under the right conditions a green flash can be seen right at the point where the sun sets. But for now, the rig count: [table id=12 /] The Flash Set or premature...
The Barlon Bulletin: February, 2015
Did you know about Fishing? More after The Rig Count for February 10 2015. [table id=10 /]How about Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament when every October offshore from Los Cabos, Mexico fisherman attempt to land the largest Marlin in the tournament. Started in 1981...
The Barlon Bulletin – 02/2015
Did you know about the Classics? We’re not talking about “Gone With The Wind” here The Classics we’re talking about are a Compilation of Classic Papers on H2S. But First [table id=9 /] Now, back to H2S - These papers, co-edited by Tuttle and Kanel and put...
The Barlon Bulletin Dec 9th 2014
Did you know about DOB? [table id=7 /] DOB can stand for Diesel Oil Bentonite. Diesel and Bentonite when mixed together and pumped down a wellbore can form a ‘gunk’ plug that is sometimes used to control lost circulation. If you add cement then it becomes DOBC....
The Barlon Bulletin 04/12/14
Did you know about Hierarchy? Abraham Maslow does and so you will you, but first, the driling rig count! [table id=6 /] In 1943 Abraham Maslow wrote a paper “A Theory of Human Motivation” where he described his thoughts on the five levels of human need....
The Barlon Bulletin 11/11/2014
Did you know about Boomer? We know three: a person, an animal, and a thing. but first, The Drilling Rig Count 11/11/2014 Alberta 240 Drilling (42.3%) British Columbia 50 Drilling (74.6%) Manitoba 9 Drilling (36%) N.W.T. 1 Drilling (100%) Saskatchewan 65...
Selfies To Mars!
Send your selfie, send you family photo, your latest comic book, your most embarrassing moment, I don't know , what do you want an Alien to learn about earth and its inhabitants. Here's your chance, no filter, no government approval, just your images and the great...