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Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

It's Not Been a Mickey Mouse Year

Mary and I love to go to the movies. Unfortunately, with an 11- and a three-year-old, what we normally see is something produced by Mickey Mouse.

Added on 01 May, 2003

Explorer Geophysical Corner By James E. Gaiser

Stress Direction Hints at Flow

Last month we discussed the importance of accurately describing the geological, geophysical and petrophysical attributes of fractures to optimize fractured reservoir management. Ron Nelson’s 2001, classification of “fracture-dominated” vs. “matrix-dominated” reservoir types helps to recognize the range of porosity and permeability in those producing reservoirs.

Added on 01 May, 2003

Explorer Article By David Brown

Announcement Will Be Made In Salt Lake City

OK, folks, the game is over — and already there are a lot of winners.

Added on 01 May, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

42 Due Honors in Salt Lake City

Peter R. Vail, acclaimed researcher and professor emeritus at Rice University, will be honored in Salt Lake City along with 41 others who will receive honors and awards during the opening session of the AAPG Annual Meeting.

Added on 01 May, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Annual History Forum Features Exploration Success Stories

Three examples of exploration success stories will be featured in this year's History of Petroleum Geology Forum at the AAPG Annual Meeting.

Added on 01 May, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

'Naked Mountain' Flick Worth a Peek

Nanga Parbat: Naked Mountain, a documentary directed by a geologist and his wife is featured at the convention theater.

Added on 01 May, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Security Is a Top Priority

Interactive E-posters, not the 'usual' poster but still offers a high-tech venue for high-tech discussions.

Added on 01 May, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Technical Sessions with a Twist

Interactive E-posters, not the 'usual' poster but still offers a high-tech venue for high-tech discussions.

Added on 01 May, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Barrett, Dea Take 'Tag Team' Tack

Noted oilmen to discuss their track records for discovering oil and gas fields in the Rocky Mountain region as Michel T. Halbouty Lecture series guests.

Added on 01 May, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Rockies an Access 'Battleground'

Access to public lands for natural resources development continues to be a hot-button topic for much of the United States — but in the Rocky Mountains, it is becoming a “battleground.”

Added on 01 May, 2003

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