I have organized my talk into three sections. First, a review of the condition of our business ? good and bad. Why we believe that being optimistic is not being a lunatic. Optimism as a core belief for the exploration and production business industry. Second, a look at the role of technology in oil and gas production. And third, a brief look at the help we have been getting from our government. The Conference theme is ?Technology Options for Producer Survival.? ?Survival? is not a great word. It implies low self esteem ? low value. I am more interested in prosperity ? not just survival. I believe we are at an inflection point of increased demand for hydrocarbons and increased technology to meet that demand and that new technology will lead the way.