quinnox
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Tue Oct-12-10 07:44 PM
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The guy who drilled the hole to reach the miners was American |
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Its great that we had a hand in this amazing rescue. American know how can still do wonderful things, yes sir!
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Tue Oct-12-10 07:46 PM
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1. And I would guess through a government program |
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Our government works, you know
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Tue Oct-12-10 07:48 PM
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2. more to the point... he was a DENVERITE! |
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(he was working as an independent contractor in Afghanistan when they called him up to go). He is apparently the best in the world at this type of drilling.
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Lisa0825
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Tue Oct-12-10 07:52 PM
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3. Does anyone know any details about the process? |
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I saw a graphic that showed it all zig-zagging and have heard numerous times that there will be lots of turns and rotations. I'd like to read about why but have not found a good explanation. I am guessing it has to do with detecting rock they either could not or should not drill through and going around it?
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Tue Oct-12-10 07:57 PM
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4. We had a thread on that the day they reached |
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the miners. Brandon Fisher so freaking cool. He's was just on BBC - says it was a team effort and it involved several Chilean companies. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11489439
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Tue Oct-12-10 08:28 PM
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5. Yes, I think he still is American, as a matter of fact. |
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Tue Oct-12-10 10:41 PM
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6. And the americans are so classy they left the mine site and headed to a city in Chili so their story |
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would not take away from that of the miners tonight.
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Wed Oct-13-10 09:02 AM
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8. Important work. Thanks for this information. nt |
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