Like many industries, the drilling world thrives on acronyms. Some are common, like BPD for barrels per day; others are more obscure, like AS for Array Sonic Processing Log, and some, like TGIF, need no further explanation. So it seems fitting that when you’re looking for a way to quickly remind yourself of the many…
Project managers lead teams. While some can choose their team members, others can’t. Those leading teams that are not self-selected are known as imposed team leaders. The imposed project team structure is a common model adopted by many organizations, so it is important to be familiar with this concept. The fundamental idea is that the…
In the old days, the most extensive pool lighting setup was the bulb in the deepest part of the pool. Other than that, no other lighting or landscaping was deemed necessary. But times have changed. Today having the pool is not enough. Homeowners want to have a nice pool area that not only looks great,…
As a fiction writer, I’ve found that one of the hardest parts of creating a story is not in the writing process, but in finding the best structure to tell the story. Most movie scripts use the three-act structure, sometimes adding a prologue and epilogue which essentially makes it a five-act structure in the storytelling…
By the time I finished grad school and took my postdoc, I knew pretty well what I would have to do to be a successful researcher: grants, grants, grants, papers, a good lab, and functional students and staff. I was also (am) married to a great guy and I knew I wanted a family and…
Sicily is the homeland of the mafia. It is a beautiful island in the Mediterranean sea infested with endless series of vendettas, crimes and murders. The Sicilian Mafia is a loose confederation of about a hundred mafia families. Each of the mafia families claims sovereignty over a territory, usually a town, village, or neighborhood of…
Many experts agree that the best way to lose weight quickly and effectively is to combine healthy eating with exercise. What you should know is that not all exercises are the same. There are exercises that are more effective at burning fat than others. The mistake most people make is that they start an exercise…
Dentistry is one of the oldest and most revered professions in the world. In the United States, the American Dental Association is the official organization that regulates the practice of dentistry. Colleges will also administer a Dental Admission Test (DAT) to see if the applicant student is fit for dental school. The hardest part about…
How the clay bowl effect begins Moisture is an essential element for soil: it is a lubricant that traps air and allows soil particles to slide past each other. Too much moisture and the ground becomes muddy and unable to support the weight. Too little moisture and the soil breaks down into its individual particles…
As a dog owner, you are faced with many pet food choices. There is the option to opt for wet food, dry food or canned food. Wet food is optimal for dog hydration, while canned pet food is best if your dog is constipated. Dry dog foods, on the other hand, are ideal for those…
