Abstract: Embodiments are provided for accessing content generated by a securely hosted application program for the exploration and production of geologic resources on a thin client system in a client/server computer network. A determination is made of a least utilized node in the client/server computer network for executing an application program selected via the client system. The selected application program is executed on the least utilized node for accessing the content generated by the selected application program on the client system.

Abstract: The present invention is a mechanical tool for disengaging an electrical plug from an electrical socket when the socket is provided with a cap and a retention tab which engages and retains the plug in place. The tool includes a handle portion and a grasping portion with the grasping portion having spaced apart legs and perpendicular stems. The legs of the grasping element are passed on either side of the plug and a skirt provided on either leg engages and moves upward the cap on the socket to disengage the socket tab from the plug. The plug can then be removed from the socket by forcibly levering the tool against the socket to extract the plug therefrom.