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To: Aggie who wrote (77937)	11/5/2000 3:42:36 PM
From: kodiak_bull	Respond to of 95453

On Topic: Olog Reminder (excuse if this is a double post) Olog had a nice press release, portions of which I paste below, and will report earnings this Wednesday biz.yahoo.com Wednesday October 25, 12:17 pm Eastern Time Press Release Offshore Logistics, Inc. Announces Award of Contract, Purchase of Equipment, and Date for Earnings Announcement LAFAYETTE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2000--Offshore Logistics, Inc., (NASDAQ:OLOG - news) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Air Logistics, L.L.C., was recently awarded a five year contract to provide all of the helicopter services for Island Operating Company, Inc. The contract will require approximately eighteen (18) helicopters in support of Island Operating's production management services in the US Gulf of Mexico and will generate revenues of approximately $12 million per year. George Small, President of OLOG stated ``We have previously provided helicopter transportation services for Island Operating and are very pleased that they have made the decision to consolidate all of their helicopter requirements with Air Logistics. We are confident that we will be able to service all of Island's transportation needs in the future.'' . . . . The Company will report its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 on Wednesday November 8, 2000. Mr. Small stated ``Earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 are expected to be higher than current estimates carried by securities analysts. These earnings are a result of increased demands for services from our customers which was caused by increased drilling and production activity in response to improving commodity prices.'' OLOG will conduct a telephonic conference to discuss its second-quarter results with analysts, investors and other interested parties at 10:00 AM Central Time on Thursday, November 9, 2000. Those interested in participating in that teleconference should call 800-530-9601 (212-346-0102, if outside the US) prior to the scheduled start and ask for the Offshore Logistics, Inc. conference call. A replay will be available immediately following the teleconference. To hear that recording, call 800-633-8284 (858-812-6440, if outside the US). Enter reservation number 16758776. This replay will be available for forty-eight hours following the conference call.

To: Aggie who wrote (77937)	11/5/2000 5:01:12 PM
From: BigBull	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 95453

Aggie why the hell don't you oil guys write a book about your life and times? Your employment intinerary sounds utterly fascinating and I bet you've got some incredible stories. I sure hope you carry your digital camera with you! Hell, a few jobs should at least merit a magazine article! C'mon, how about at least one little story? Even an eensy weensy one. Just no "Darwin Award" stories about some dim wit falling of a rig while taking a pee. Ok Ok even darwin award stories are allowed if that's what it takes. Got any stories that include gorgeous 22 year old Russky Blondes <female>?

To: Aggie who wrote (77937)	11/5/2000 8:29:28 PM
From: Second_Titan	Respond to of 95453

Aggie I concur, although my international experience is not as extensive as yours I interpreted my experiences in Foreign countries the same way. But I would not compare our previous resentment of Japanese investments to our economic and political influence overseas. Most Americans, IMO, resentment of the Japanese investments was racially influenced. Many were not concerned with European investment levels significantly higher. The consolation prize was that the Japanese helped create a big bubble that made many people, some of whom I assume were Americans. Resentment of US policy that supported tyrants like Marcos in the Philippines is well deserved. The horrible legacy we left behind there is truly frightening. I think it is a delicate balance to ensure US policy looks after our interests, but also takes into full consideration the interests of the less influential countries. Always in the end we must watch out for our long term interests. The next time a Saddam threatens the world's economies it will only be the USA who is expected to defend the same countries now who resent our might. <<Nevertheless - that resentment comes with a double helping of envy. I work shoulder to shoulder with these nationals, from virtually every societal level. And universally, while venting their grievances, they also acknowledge that the place to live - and the place they would do nearly anything to immigrate to - is the US.>>