text: The Indiana Legislature's in its final week with several key issues yet to resolved. Indiana House Minority Leader Rep. Scott Pelath appeared on Afternoons with Amos to give a sober assessment of what Hoosiers face from the Republican supermajority. Pelath blasted Republicans and Gov. Mike Pence for their failure to deal with Medicare expansion under the Affordable Care Act. Pelath said that as many as 450,000 Hoosiers may not be covered under health care reform because of the failure of the Governor and the Legislature to act. Indiana's unemployment rate is stagnant at 8.7% and Pelath was concerned that not moving on health care reform in Indiana means 30,000 new jobs won't be added. A figure cited by the Indiana Hospital Association. Pelath warned that school districts like IPS and the township districts in Marion County and other cities across the state will see their school funding reduced under the proposed Republican budget plans. Pelath though was optimistic about legislation that will reform sentences for criminal offenses in Indiana. The proposed law would reduce penalties for non violence offenses and create more opportunities for alternative sentencing instead of incarceration in a state prison. Penalties, though would be enhanced for more violent crimes. Rep. Pelath, though saved his biggest criticism on GOP efforts to drastically change government in the state's two biggest counties – Lake and Marion. Pelath blasted the Senate Bill 621 which would radically give more power to Indianapolis' Mayor at the expense of the City-County Council. Calling it the "Worst Bill this Session", Pelath said the plan would make the Indianapolis Mayor too powerful and would violate Indiana's constitution, particularly the plan to give an unelected City Controller power of the budgets of constitutional county elected officials. Pelath also mention a bill that would allow the most white suburban of Griffith, Indiana to "secede" from Calumet Township, which includes most of majority-Black Gary, Indiana. This bill, like the Indianapolis Power Grab Bill is an unprecedented change in local government and in Pelath's words sets a bad precedent for allowing a municipality to secede from one township to another. Click To Hear Rep. Scott Pelath's Interview with Amos. Runs 18 Minutes ©2013 WTLC/Radio One.


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Nike's most important active basketball player is hardly wearing the latest version of shoes that bear his name.
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Miami Heat star LeBron James has only worn his new shoes, the LeBron 11, for two complete games this season. Sources confirmed to ESPN.com that James has had an issue with the fit of the shoe and as a result has been mostly wearing last year's model.
On Thursday night, before the team's game against the Chicago Bulls, James addressed the situation.
"I just want to be able to wear them," James told ESPN.com. "It has been a frustrating process. But obviously, I know that Nike wants to do what's best. They're not going to put me out there in harm's way. So we're redefining the shoe to fit what's best for my foot."
Sneakerhead message boards have tracked when James has attempted to wear his new shoes and when he switches back to last year's model, which has happened as soon as the first timeout or in between quarters.
"I could wear them, but they don't feel as great as I want them to feel," James said. "So we're redefining them, and I feel like this next round is going to be perfect."
The shoe is the lowest cut James has worn, with Nike saying at its release that the idea was for James to "feel the court."
"The LeBron 11 is one of the most innovative Nike basketball shoes to date, and we look forward to LeBron stepping back on the court in his latest signature shoe soon," Nike spokesman Brian Strong said in a statement.
Despite the shoe's absence from LeBron's feet, sales of them are up 18 percent compared to sales of James' Nike shoe at this point last season, the Journal reported. The first colorway of the shoes hit stores in October and retail for $200.
The last time Nike had an issue with one of its basketball endorsers not wearing the shoe specifically made for them was in 2009 when James' teammate Dwyane Wade wasn't wearing his Converse signature shoes because he had trouble getting used to the fit. Wade eventually switched brands with the Nike umbrella from Converse to Jordan before leaving the company last year for Chinese brand Li-Ning.


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On the irony scale, what has just happened in Scotland is on the par with if not better (worse?) than the record cold in Cancún during COP16: because Scottish "beleaguered Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson" has resigned after an extraordinary bad series of moves making the recent "Arctic blast" hellish for thousands of people.
Wait a moment…"Transport" Minister? Not exactly. Hidden away in the BBC report, that's where the irony strikes: Mr Stevenson's job was "Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and…" (YES YOU GUESSED IT RIGHT!) "…Climate Change".
A sign that "weather" is more important than "climate"? That's irony #1.
It goes further. You'd think the person officially in charge of an issue that is officially already bringing "more extreme weather patterns in Scotland" might have been preparing his country a little about an extreme weather pattern. Well, apparently, he hadn't (irony #2). Neither had the person officially in charge of dealing with transportation and infrastructure issues in Scotland, including what to do in case of an early snow.
Actually, that's the one and same person spectacularly failing in a wondrous triple-act. That's irony #3.
And now for irony #4. In Climate Change circles, Mr Stevenson might be mostly remembered for "shepherding the Climate Change Act through the Scottish Parliament" containing "the most ambitious climate change legislation anywhere in the world", plus a series of perfunctory speeches on the topic, a now-lost opportunity to attend the Cancún Climate Change Summit aka COP16 and a bizarre (and rebuked) attempt to talk to the USA on a par-level (so much for being world-leading).
Trouble is, even First Minister Alex Salmond, still making excuses after the news about the resignation came out, might have not fully recollected the responsibilities regarding Climate Change action he himself had bestowed upon Mr Stevenson (around 0m32s in the video):
At the end of the day, you know, no man can tether time nor tide, and certainly you can't control the elements. I am very sad that a decent man, a competent minister has been forced to resignation because of the extremities of the climate
(the same concept is repeated in Mr Salmond's reply to Mr Stevenson's resignation letter)
I can sense a bit of schizophrenic Governmental behavior in there so let me dare ask: Dear First Minister: either the climate change minister HAS to resign because of his inability to deal with extremities of the climate _OR_ you should finally agree with yourself that no man, and no Government, can tether time, tide, or climate. And if "urgent action is needed to cut emissions which cause climate change", even MORE urgent action is needed to deal with the climate (changed or otherwise) we experience in the here and now.


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Preston North End Goalkeeper, Andy Lonergan has revealed he would welcome the chance of a call up to the Republic of Ireland Squad.
The 26 year old has been one of the top performing men between the sticks in the English Championship this season and last night for his club was voted Fans Player of the Year and Player's Player of the Year.
Speaking as a special guest at an annual award ceremony at the University of Central Lancashire this afternoon, Lonergan revealed that he rejected a direct enquiry a couple of months ago but said he could still be open to a call up for other purposes.
The Preston born keeper said "They made an enquiry a few months ago but refused. I might change my mind. My Grandparents are Irish and my dads family are Irish but I couldn't imagine singing another country's national anthem. Obviously it would be financially rewarding ".
Lonergan already has international honours earned in his career having represented England Under 21's. If he was to be capped, he would join other Irish internationals including Kevin Kilbane also Preston born and Sean St Ledger in being capped whilst playing for Preston North End.
Lonergan also added to his managers hope that midfielder, Matt James will stick around at the club for a while longer. The midfielder is currently on loan from Manchester United and has made a big impression. "I think he is coming back. He is a quality player and a great lad ".


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Rebecca Louise is the founder of fitness app Burn (and also a prolific fitness YouTuber) which helps people find balance in their lives through wellness. We asked Rebecca some questions about her experience with breakups and she opened up about how heartbreak helped her reflect and learn more about herself.
If you think back to the first time you were heartbroken, what advice would you give to that younger version of yourself?
"Being heartbroken is one of the worst feelings you can experience. That sudden hit to your stomach, the pain in your heart and the feeling that you will never meet anyone again. Well yes this is true for all of us and no it doesn't get any easier if your heart keeps breaking. Although it might seem terrible at the time and might be hard to believe, the relationship ended for a reason. That reason is a good one, even if you don't think so! It happened because there was someone better suited for you out there. I have been in a couple of relationships and at the time thought there couldn't be anyone better out there for me. What I realize now is that everyone comes into your life for a reason, to teach you something and for you to grow. At the end you will be with the person you were meant to be with."
What has heartbreak taught you about yourself?
"Heartbreak is the best way to learn about yourself and it enables you to grow. It is a time to reflect back on the relationship and look at why it didn't work. This is not a time to blame the other person about why it didn't! Take full responsibility and just look at your own actions to enable you to learn and grow. Complaining about what they did won't help you, it will only make you frustrated. Heartbreak taught me how to be strong, how to bounce back and change my state even when all I wanted to do was curl up on the sofa. I learned that no matter what is happening in my personal life, my world goes on and so must I."
What are your rituals during a breakup? What things/practices/people helped you mend?
"Changing my state of mind is a big part of helping me mend. I recognize when I am in a low mood and tell myself to smile, to be grateful and to make the most out of the day. I know that my life is going to continue and bad things happen so I may as well come out the other end happy, strong and with something to show! You might not feel like being around other people but sometimes you have to force yourself, It will help you not mope around at home feeling sorry for yourself."
Thinking back to breakups you've had, did you have any breakup vices (checking your ex's Insta, etc) and how do you conquer them?
"In my opinion, when you break up its called a break because its broken! So my advice is to block them on all your social media and get your friends to block them too. This might be incredibly hard and something you think you don't need to do, remember the saying 'out of sight out of mind' is true! Move on and look at the future instead of the past!"
What's the biggest lesson you've learned about love so far in your life?
"I have realized that love is about communication with another being. You can be in a relationship that you think is love, you are arguing and making up all the time making it exhausting. I have found that loving someone is when you listen to them, you are able to talk things through because neither wants an argument, you respect them and want to be more like them."
Do you think exes can be friends? Do you stay friends with your exes on social media?
"No, I don't think you can stay friends with you ex. You are no longer with that person and if you want to move on you need to distance yourself from them. To get over someone they need to be far away and out of your feed. The most important thing for me is that it's not healthy going into a new relationship when you are still focused on or following someone you were once with. It's not fair on you to compare and it's certainly not fair on your new romance to have to deal with. If it was me I would want to know there were no feelings and that they are no longer in their life before I started to invest even a minute of my time with them."
What keeps your heart open, despite the heartbreaks you've had in your life?
"You must always keep your heart open and not be afraid because we were designed to live with another human being. It feels horrible at the time, but once you have been through one and you know there is someone else even better suited coming your way it gives you hope. Always believe that everything happens for a reason and in your favor."
What is your favorite song about heartbreak?
"I tend not to listen to music when I have been heartbroken because for me it stirs up to much emotion. I like to concentrate on reading or listening to personal development."
What is your favorite movie about heartbreak?
"My favorite movie about love is Love, Actually. All the story lines are so great and varied you get to see all kinds of relationships. The movie 'He's Just Not That Into You' might sound brutal at the time but it's a good one!"
What projects are you currently working on, and looking forward to most?
"I am super excited about the workout videos we are filming this year because each month we are shooting in a new country! Not only will you get a great workout in but you will get to see the world. There are many more motivational videos coming to the channel and a whole bunch of vlogs on the new Rebecca Louise Vlog channel! We also have an opportunity for everyone to come and experience wellness with me on a retreat. Follow me on social media for the announcement!"


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US president Barack Obama recently commented on the difficulties US tech companies face when wanting to do business in the EU, which is something that didn't sit well with the European Commission.
The president said the EU intentionally set up commercially-driven roadblocks to stop US tech companies from doing business overseas.
When asked during an interview about Europe's investigations into the two US tech giants, Obama said they were "more commercially-driven than anything else."
The European Commission, however, believes otherwise. In an interview for the Financial Times (opens in new tab), the EC spokesperson said Obama's comments were out of line.
"This point - that regulations are only there to shelter our companies - is out of line. Regulations should make it easier for non-EU companies to access the single market. It is in [US companies'] interest that things are enforced in a uniform manner," said the spokesperson.
Many large American tech companies put their money in various countries in Europe to avoid paying taxes, which is something the EU tried to control in recent years.
The EU also tried to prevent companies from getting a monopolistic stranglehold of any one market – for example Google in the internet search market or Microsoft in the internet browsers sector (The EC fined Microsoft for not providing Windows users with alternatives to Internet Explorer).
Also last year, Google was made to comply with Europe's "right to be forgotten" which allows people to request their personal details are removed from the company's search engine results.


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There is something called the "idiot plot," which means a story that only works if everyone in it is an idiot. This is a prime example. From start to finish, no one does anything remotely smart. If that weren't enough, I didn't for one millisecond buy the "AI" robot that cringes in fear though he can't feel pain, who picks up English very, very quickly but never seems to really get the hang of pronouns and stumbles over verbs. "Chappie no want go with Daddy!" It was just so fucking stupid it made my jaw ache from gritting my teeth.
The director, Neill Blomkamp, gained quite a reputation for making District 9, which I didn't like nearly as much as most people did. Then there was {Elysium,}} which I thought was pretty dumb, and now this, at the moron level. I tremble to think of where he can go from here. All the way down to the depths plumbed by the man who made one good movie, and then a series of turkeys in descending order of quality? I'm speaking, of course, of M. Night Shyamalan.


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INDIANAPOLIS – At its spring quarterly meeting, the Pacers Foundation board of directors awarded $62,000 in grants to 15 youth serving organizations in Indiana.
For the 2016-17 fiscal year, the Foundation now has provided grants to 56 organizations totaling more than $400,000 including ongoing multi-year commitments to the Indianapolis Parks Foundation, the Indianapolis Police Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis and Gleaners.
Recipients of grants at the spring meeting are:
- The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation Summer Reading Program.
- Good News Ministries Good News Summer Youth Program.
- Eskenazi Health Foundation Girls On the Run, from FeverCares funds specifically designated for scholarships for girls who otherwise would not be able to afford to compete.
- Christel House Academy, Jump Start summer school.
- College Mentors for Kids.
- AYS After School Program.
- Child Advocates.
- Little Wish Foundation.
- Outside the Box Camp Create U for children with developmental disabilities.
- St. Mary's Child Center Preschool Program.
- TeenWorks Summer Employment Program.
- Salvation Army Summer Camp.
- Indiana Golf Foundation First Tee Program.
- Shepherd Community Center Summer EXCEL Program.
- Dyslexia Institute of Indiana Camp Delafield.
"As always we are delighted that the Foundation can provide support to these organizations that provide much-needed programming and opportunities to our Hoosier youth," said Rick Fuson, Foundation Chairman and President and COO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Primary funding sources for the Foundation are the annual Masquerade Ball presented in partnership with the Simon Youth Foundation; the Pacers Foundation charity golf outing at Brickyard Crossing Golf Resort; the donation from CNO Financial Services Inc. of $50 for every 3-point shot made by a Pacer during games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and the newly launched Pacers Foundation license plate available through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.


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VANCOUVER, Oct. 2, 2017 /CNW/ - ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (OTCQB: ECCTF) announced today that it has signed a manufacturing agreement with Zongshen Industrial Group Co., Ltd to produce 75,000 SOLO all-electric vehicles over the next three years. Specifically, the plan calls for the production of 5,000 SOLOs in 2018; 20,000 in 2019; and 50,000 in 2020. This agreement pairs one of the world's leading industrial manufacturing conglomerates with a preeminent and forward-thinking company in Electra Meccanica.
"Renewable, clean energy-powered and Artificial Intelligence-driven transportation is the direction of the strategic transformation of Zongshen Industrial Group Co., Ltd. We are pleased to work and move forward together with Electra Meccanica, and are confident about our ability and capacity to reach this goal", said Mr. Hu, the CEO of Zongshen Industrial Group.
"We are thrilled that Zongshen has joined us in leading the clean energy charge and partnered with us in the production of our innovative, new SOLO," said Jerry Kroll, CEO, ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. "We have thousands of orders on the books and we now have the manufacturing capacity to begin filling these orders for our customers."
The SOLO made its world debut in 2016 and to date has amassed combined corporate and retail orders totaling over 20,000 units, representing close to $400 million CAD in anticipated purchase price value. The SOLO's unique design is powered by a 16.1 kWh lithium-ion battery and the drive system is tuned for both speed and mobility. With a range of 160 km (100 miles), and a top speed of 130 kph (80 mph), the SOLO delivers superior performance and spirited driving. Electra Meccanica is currently offering dealer opportunities and is accepting fully-refundable $250 deposits for the SOLO, and $1,000 deposits on the Tofino, at EMVauto.com.
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Electra Meccanica (OTCQB: ECCTF) designed and builds the innovative, all-electric SOLO and the Tofino all-electric sport coupe. Both vehicles are tuned for the ultimate driving experience while making your commute more efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
More information can be found at EMVauto.com.
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Zongshen Industrial Group Co., Ltd., a diversified investment holding group, engages in industrial equipment manufacturing, real estate, automobile sales, financial, and mining businesses. The company provides small-size thermal power machinery, motorcycle engines, general-purpose gasoline engines, diesel engines, truck engines, parts and components of automobile, various agricultural and forestry machinery, special powers, multi-fuel powers, marine propulsion powers, etc.; and gasoline and electric motorcycles, and three-wheelers, as well as components and parts of motorcycles, vehicles and IT, etc. It also engages in the development of commercial and residential, education industry, automobile and motorcycle industrial chain aftermarket, elderly care and rehabilitation, and financial and international exchange and cooperation complexes. Zongshen Industrial Group Co., Ltd. was formerly known as Zongshen Motorcycle Science & Technology and changed its name to Zongshen Industrial Group Co., Ltd. in January 2003. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Chongqing, China. It has operations in Europe, America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
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Blogbath Erupts Between Seattle Republican Activist Stefan Sharkansky And Waitress
So up until a few seconds ago I had no idea who "Stefan Sharkansky" is, or that Seattle had any Republicans in it, but apparently they do and you don't want to be a waitress pissing 'em off by helping anonymously pen a partially facetious blog complaint that they let their child loudly run around the restaurant and then only tipping 10%…
UPDATE: In response to a storm of criticism, Sharkansky has posted a new rebuttal.
After probably getting a Google Alert that someone mentioned the Republican activist online, Sharkansky unearthed the waitress's real identity, made repeated requests for her to delete her post, conducted opposition research, dredging up all sorts of personal information about the waitress, and posted it on his blog, then sent a relative down to the restaurant to get her fired, then tried to make trouble for her at her temp job with Amazon. Only after taking down her original post and making a public apology did the Sharkanskies stop their campaign.
Thanks to the magic of Google cache, you can still read her original post here.
And Sharkansky's post, here.
Now, it's probably not a good idea for a waitress to complain about a specific customer online. Then again, you don't go to a restaurant to become the source of your waitress's blog post. And there may be extenuating circumstances on either end that we don't know about. Was the child really misbehaving? Did they actually undertip? Was the waitress just blowing off steam using a local celeb that blogging Seatllelites make a sport of taunting and baiting? Who knows. But posting the collection of personal and embarrassing information he found on his well-trafficked site was overblown, and there was a number of ways to seek resolution before going to the lengths he did, not the least of which include contacting the manager, hello?! Meanness begets meanness.
Eventually everyone took their blog posts down and went home to lick their wounds. Undoubtedly, the Sharkanskies are not longer regulars at the Fremont Classic Pizzeria & Trattoria, just like the waitress is no longer a waitress.
Steffany Bell (nee Steffany Anne Hirte) [Sound Politics]
Sharkansky: Blogger, Cheapskate, Monkey father [Meet The Stress]
End of story [Sound Politics]
Stefan Sharkansky has jumped the… nah, too obvious [Metroblogging Seattle]
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New York Jets 2012 NFL Schedule: Game-by-Game Predictions, Info and AnalysisApril 18, 2012
New York Jets 2012 NFL Schedule: Game-by-Game Predictions, Info and Analysis
We have known each team's opponents for months, but now that free agency has shifted the balance of power in the NFL, this year's schedule release has more layers of intrigue than last year's lockout-frozen spring.
The Jets start of the season is particularly important, especially in terms of Mark Sanchez's performance. If the Jets start slow, feelings from 2011 will creep out. Fueled by the presence of Tebow, things can spiral out of control in a hurry.
Here is a breakdown of all 16 games and how the Jets season will play out in 2012.
Week 1: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets
Sunday, September 9th
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS
This game is going to be very telling for both teams. The Jets need a fast start after spending the last five months on the back pages of the New York Post for all the wrong reasons. If Sanchez struggles early, the calls for Tebow will be loud.
Meanwhile, the Bills have made a ton of additions in free agency, including the top defensive prize in Mario Williams. If Buffalo is going to finally get themselves out of the AFC East basement, now is the time to do it.
When the Jets have the ball:
I expect Rex Ryan and Tony Sparano to set the tone for the season by dishing out a heavy dose of Shonn Greene with some Joe McKnight sprinkled in. Not only will this take pressure off Sanchez, but it will slow down Mario Williams.
I also would anticipate a lot of Tebow's wildcat package. The Jets will want to know how effective it can be, and if it does work; it will plant a seed in the minds of future opponents.
The biggest concern for the Jets will be how they will block Mario Williams. Williams abused Hunter in their matchup in 2010, and there is no reason to believe he cannot do the same this time around.
When the Bills have the Ball:
How well the Bills throw the ball will largely depend on what the Jets' safety situation looks like in a few months. Plus, the Bills will probably add a receiver or two between now and the start of the season. In any case, I would put my money on Revis and the Jets to keep the Bills in check through the air.
What the Jets need to worry about is how to stop Fred Jackson and Steve Spiller in the perimeter run game. There's a decent chance that they will be starting a rookie outside linebacker, and whoever that is will have to be ready to play sound football to keep those two in check.
Even after landing Mario Williams, I think the Jets are the better team. This game will come down to turnovers, and the Jets re-commitment to the running game works in their favor. I like the Jets in a low-scoring affair.
Jets 14, Bills 9
Week 2: New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday, September 16th
Game Time: 4:15 p.m. ET, CBS
Having spent the better part of the decade in Baltimore, Rex Ryan has plenty of respect for the Steelers and how they do business.
The Jets played the Steelers twice in 2010, winning the regular-season matchup before losing in the AFC championship game. You can bet that the Jets will want revenge.
When the Jets have the ball:
It will be interesting to see if the Pittsburgh defense is still the quality unit it has built a reputation on. They had to cut a lot of quality veterans in cap-saving moves.
Once again, pass protection will be an issue against the Woodley and Harrison, who, in all likelihood, will be healthy and energized.
When the Steelers have the ball:
The big question for the Steelers right now is who their starting running back will be with Rashard Mendenhall out. As a result, the Jets should focus all of their attention on making sure Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown don't break the game open a few big plays.
This will be another low-scoring game, but I get the feeling that the Steelers age on defense catches up with them.
Jets 20, Steelers 17
Week 3: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
Sunday, September 23rd
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS
The Jets have some not-so-fond memories of Miami, as it was here in Week 17 of the 2011 season in which the locker-room issues came to light.
The Dolphins are reeling after missing out on Jeff Fisher and Peyton Manning. Without a franchise quarterback to build on, the Jets need to capitalize and sweep this team to make a run at the postseason much easier.
When the Jets have the ball:
Sanchez tends to have a lot of issues against the Dolphins, so I suspect the Jets would like to continue a run-heavy plan. Finding an answer to blocking Cameron Wake will be key.
When the Dolphins have the ball:
Without Brandon Marshall to worry about, the Jets' task of stopping them from moving the ball become much easier.
Still, the Jets have been vulnerable against the perimeter run game, and Reggie Bush is still on the roster. Stop Bush and the rest should fall into place.
The Dolphins are new cellar-dwellers of the AFC East. This is a game the Jets have to win.
Jets 24, Dolphins 6
Week 4: San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets
Sunday, September 30th
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX
The last time these two teams played, Brett Favre was under center for the green and white. The 49ers are a much-improved team, evidenced by their presence in the 2011 NFC championship game.
When the Jets have the ball:
All 11 of the defensive starters from 2011 are back on the roster for the 49ers, which means the Jets will have a tough time moving the ball, particularly against this front seven. Sanchez will have to make a few key throws and avoid turnovers in this game.
Once again, slowing down Aldon and Aaron Smith will pose quite a challenge for a Jets offensive line that has struggled in protection.
When the 49ers have the ball:
Watching a Revis vs. Moss matchup will be quite a sight to behold, but the Jets need to be more concerned about Vernon Davis than anyone else.
I don't anticipate Alex Smith to be terribly effective, but shutting down Frank Gore early in the game will be key.
This one could go either way, but I just can't get the thought of Vernon Davis making a huge play to win the game for the 49ers out of my head.
Jets 13, 49ers 20
Week 5: Houston Texans at New York Jets
Monday, October 8th
Game Time: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
The first of four prime-time games takes place at home and against a worthy opponent in the Houston Texans. Rex Ryan is undefeated against Houston in the regular season.
When the Jets have the ball:
No unit in the NFL showed more improvement than the 2011 Texans. Even without Mario Williams, this unit stopped a lot of quality offenses.
The Jets's best bet is to tun the ball and keep Sanchez safe from Connor Barwin coming off the edge. Santonio Holmes will have to find a way to get open against Jonathan Joseph.
When the Texans have the ball:
The Texans had the most dominant running game in 2011, but after losing the right side of their offensive line, it remains to be seen whether or not they can have the same success.
The Jets will have to find a way to stop Arian Foster, especially in the passing game. Revis can take care of Andre Johnson, but Owen Daniels may cause some problems.
Both teams have similar strengths and weaknesses, but the Texans have the better quarterback and running game. Sanchez makes a few mistakes, and the Jets drop one on national television.
Texans 24, Jets 17
Week 6: Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets
Sunday, October 14
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS
The Jets are a small part of Peyton Manning decorated career—their matchup in the 2010 AFC Wild Card Game would be Manning's last game as a Colt.
If this game took place two years ago, it would probably on Sunday night. However, now that the Colts are in a total rebuilding mode, this is a game the Jets should win.
When the Jets have the ball:
The Colts have always been an easy team to run on, and the Jets want to run the football. The Colts rely on their speed rushers to apply pressure, which can be slowed down by a solid ground game.
So, yes, expect a lot of running from the Jets.
When the Colts have the ball:
Assuming Andrew Luck is going to b under center at this point, there's no way to tell how well he will play from the outset. Either way, with a new defensive coach in place, the Colts will run the ball more than they have in the past.
The Colts have, perhaps, the weakest roster in the NFL. The Jets need to win this game handily.
Jets 28, Colts 6
Week 7: New York Jets at New England Patriots
Sunday, October 21st
Game Time: 4:15 p.m. ET, CBS
No matter what kind of record these teams may have at this point in the season, this rivalry brings out a ton of emotion from both sides. These two franchises have a genuine hatred for each other, and they don't try very hard to hide it.
When the Jets have the ball:
After losing their two best pass-rushers from last season, the Patriots defense may actually be worse than it was a year ago. Sanchez is going to have to have a big game through the air and avoid turnovers.
Dustin Keller has been a "Patriot killer" throughout his entire career, and he will have to be big in the red zone so the Jets can capitalize on their red-zone opportunities.
When the Patriots have the ball:
Assuming Revis takes away Welker, stopping Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez is going to be quite a task. The Jets need to get a pass rush from their front four, which is why landing Melvin Ingram in the first round is so vital.
Luckily, the Patriots offensive line is a bit thinner as Matt Light leans toward retirement.
The Jets come in to Foxborough with a ton of attitude and steal one.
Jets 24, Patriots 20
Week 8: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets
Sunday, October 28th
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS
The Jets really do not have much of an excuse to not sweep the Fins this year, but for some reason, they tend to put up a good fight whenever they play the Jets.
Still, coming into MetLife with what will probably be a losing record, I do not expect much to change from this matchup to the next.
Perhaps, Sparano give his old team a heavy dose of their own medicine with a lot of Tebow and Wildcat stuff.
Otherwise, if you stop Reggie Bush, you can stop this entire offense. No matter how many dumb mistakes Sanchez makes, lock this one up as a Jets win.
Prediction: Jets 20, Dolphins 9
Week 10: New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks
Sunday, November 11th
Game Time: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS
The last time these two teams met, the Favre-led Jets were in the middle of an epic collapse of an 8-3 season, and Mike Holmgren was coaching his last NFL game.
Seattle is a much more talented team than their win total may indicate, particularly on defense. Points will be at a premium in this game.
When the Jets have the ball:
Running the football will be very difficult against the Seahawks front seven, and throwing it against their secondary will not be an easy task.
D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Santonio Holmes need to come to play, as Brick needs to shut down Chris Clemons, and Holmes needs to get separation from Richard Sherman.
When the Seahawks have the ball:
We still have a lot to learn about the Seahawks offense. They still may draft Ryan Tannehill, and Matt Flynn is still very unproven.
Either way, bringing down Marshawn Lynch has to be the top priority, forcing the game into the hands of an inexperienced quarterback.
This is going to be a tough, defensive game in which the team that causes the most turnovers wins. I'll take the quarterback with the most experience here.
Jets 14, Seahawks 10
Week 11: New York Jets at St. Louis Rams
Sunday, November 18th
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS
Last time these two teams played, the Rams were not a very good team.
Now, the Rams are still not a good team.
However, they do have a quarterback and some offensive weapons that need to be accounted for. This could be an ideal "trap" game as the Jets look to their next matchup against the Patriots the following Thursday.
When the Jets have the ball:
It may be tempting to throw the ball against a defense that was so bad against the pass a year ago, but the Rams were so devastated by injuries at the corner position that the numbers are skewed.
The Rams are soft up the middle, and the Jets should attack. Expect a heavy dose of Greene and Tebow.
When the Rams have the ball:
I would expect the Rams to add a receiver, perhaps Justin Blackmon, in the draft. Whoever it is, they should not be a problem for the likes of Darrelle Revis. Luckily, the Rams also lack a dynamic presence at the tight end position.
The key will be stopping Steven Jackson and teeing off on Bradford as he waits an eternity for his receivers to gain separation.
The Jets are just not a good matchup or the Rams. I like New York by a significant margin.
Jets 28, Rams 13
Week 12: New England Patriots at New York Jets
Thursday, November 22nd
Game Time: 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC
Part II of this intense rivalry will be on Thanksgiving this year, which means you can forget about having a relaxing time with your friends and family. It's time to stress about how much you want to beat the Pats into a pulp!
The Patriots do have an added dimension to their offense this year in Brandon Lloyd. I am Rex Ryan, I still leave Revis on Welker and take my chances with Cromartie on Lloyd.
Sanchez is going to have to come up big in these Patriots games, but after beating the Pats once already in 2012, I just don't see the Jets sweeping the Brady Bunch.
Prediction: Patriots 31, Jets 21
Week 13: Arizona Cardinals at New York Jets
Sunday, December 2nd
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX
This game concludes the Jets tour of the much-improved NFC West. Both of these teams are good defensively and want to run the football and share their own issues on the offensive line and inconsistency at quarterback.
When the Jets have the ball:
The Cardinals have a very good front three and can get some heat on the quarterback with players like Sam Acho coming off the edge. However, you can run the ball on the Cardinals, as guys like Darnell Dockett do not always play with great discipline.
When the Cardinals have the ball:
By far, the most exciting matchup of the season will be in this game between two Pitt alums, Darrelle Revis and Larry Fitzgerald. Even if Revis ties in that battle, the Jets should have little problem shutting down the Cardinals.
The Jets are not going to run over these guys, but I don't see how Arizona moves the ball.
Jets 20, Cardinals 7
Week 14: New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday, December 9th
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS
Obviously, the media is going to make a spectacle out of Tebow going back to his hometown, but he will have more of an impact on the Jaguars' ticket sales than anything else.
When the Jets have the ball:
Running the ball on these guys is not easy, so Sanchez will have to make a couple of nice throws against an underrated secondary.
Playing into the Jets favor is that the Jaguars don't have a great pass rush. Scoring quickly would be a great way to get the Jags playing on their heels.
When the Jaguars have the ball:
At this point in the season, there's no telling who will be playing quarterback for the Jags. Whether it's Henne or Gabbert hardly makes a difference, because everyone on the planet knows the Jaguar offense runs through Maurice Jones-Drew.
You stop Jones-Drew, you win the game.
I don't see either team having a good day on offense, but the Jaguars are one of the few teams with a worse quarterback situation than the Jets.
Jets 17, Jaguars 9
Week 15: New York Jets at Tennessee Titans
Monday, December 17th
Game Time: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
This is a bit of an interesting choice for a Monday night game. Neither team had a great season in 2011, but they are both talented and competitive enough to win every game they are in.
When the Jets have the ball:
The Titans lost a couple of solid defenders in Jason Jones and Cortland Finnegan, making this a good night to open it up a bit. However, the Jets must be weary of Kamerion Wimbley against Wayne Hunter. Running the ball will be important to keep balance.
When the Titans have the ball:
There is a solid chance that Jake Locker will be taking snaps at this point in the season. It also remains to be seen whether or not Chris Johnson can return to his 2010 form. If he can, he instantly becomes the top priority.
Also, keep an eye on the matchup between Kenny Britt and Darrelle Revis. the winner of the battle may decide the game.
As I said, the winner of Revis versus Britt will win the game. I am putting my money on Revis every time.
Jets 24, Titans 20
Week 16: San Diego Chargers at New York Jets
Sunday, December 23rd
Game Time: 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC
The Jets end their home season with their last game on prime time against an opponent that will certainly want to avenge their loss from last season.
When the Jets have the ball:
The Chargers are getting old at the corner position, which would entice the Jets to come out throwing. But running the ball is still the best option.
Late in December against a soft, "finesse" team, the Jets will use a ton of Shonn Greene and Wildcat to keep Phillip Rivers and Antonio Gates off the field.
When the Chargers have the ball:
Even though they do not have Vincent Jackson, the idea of having to cover a healthy Antonio Gates is frightening.
The Jets must also stop Ryan Mathews from getting anything going on the ground to keep the Chargers one dimensional. The more predictable the Chargers become, the easier it will be to contain Gates.
Say what you want about Philip Rivers and the Chargers, but they are fantastic in December. Sanchez makes a few too many mistakes against a veteran defense to cost the game.
Chargers 27, Jets 21
Week 17: New York Jets at Buffalo Bills
Sunday, December 30th
Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS
The Jets (and Bills) season comes full circle, as the playoff-bound 11-4 Jets come into Ralph Wilson stadium to try and put together the best regular-season record in the Ryan era.
At this point in the season, the Bills are either in last place or trying to get themselves a wild-card spot.
Assuming the Jets are not resting starters, they still match up fairly well against the Bills, except for how they will handle Mario Williams.
I expect another low-scoring affair with a lot of turnovers, which seems to be a common theme in Jets-Bills games.
Prediction: Jets 18, Bills 12
Final Thoughts
After an offseason filled with an incredible amount of drama, the Jets turned out just fine. Twelve wins is enough to make any coach happy, and depending on how the Patriots fare, could be enough to finally win the division and get themselves a home playoff game.
Admittedly so, these predictions are coming from a very optimistic point of view. But hey, after all, it's only April; Jets fans have all of football season to start pulling their hair.
One thing I did not mention in each of the slides was how the Tebow-Sanchez dynamic would play out over the course of the season. Bottom line, Tebow is too much of a wild card to try and predict how his career will play out.
Sanchez, to his credit, is a tougher guy than people realize. I get the feeling that he will use all of this negativity and doubt surrounding the team and turn it into something positive.
An overlooked aspect of this season is how the defense will bounce back to its former dominance. If the Jets are able to add a bona fide pass-rusher in the draft, they could be well on their way to reclaiming their status as a feared defense.
As nice as my predictions played out, it's important to remember that because of the way the Jets play the game, they can lose to any team, making them as likely to be 6-10 as they are to be 12-4.


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A short essay on Freeman Dyson, designer of the TRIGA reactor.
Written by guest writer Andrew Lo.
Freeman Dyson, a British-American nuclear engineer and physicist, was born in England on 15 December 1923, at Crowthorne in Berkshire. His career has spanned the last ninety years, starting with his childhood interest in physics in the mid-1930s, when he obtained a copy of Georg Joos' Theoretical Physics from a book catalog (Aaserud, 1986). Dyson attended Winchester College at the age of 15, where his father was an instructor, and after two years, transferred to Cambridge as an undergraduate (Aaserud, 1986). His original interest in physics was diverted as the war effort called upon all the available physicists, and he spent several years with a focus on mathematics.
During this time, he was called away to serve in the Royal Air Force (Aaserud, 1986) for two years, and then returned to the study of mathematics following his service. After his discharge from the military, he transferred to Imperial College in London (Aaserud, 1986) to continue his studies, refocusing his attentions on physics in the late 1940's. This change back to his original interest was sparked by the return of wartime physicists to academia, and the subsequent presence of "something exciting" (Aaserud, 1986) in the field.
"The fact that these physicists in Los Alamos had been opening up a new world was obviously very important, and I think that to a large extent was responsible for my going back into physics. It was clear that this was an exciting time to be in the game. I was feeling some envy for those people at Los Alamos, and thinking, well, after all, that's something I might do, too" (Aaserud, 1986). This, among other reasons, lead to his eventual immigration to the United States; the opportunities offered in America were significantly greater than those offered in post-war England.
While he was a student at Cornell in 1947, he returned to England for several years despite a tempting job offer from Columbia University due to the requirements of his Harkness Fellowship (Aaserud, 1986). He worked with the fine theory group at Birmingham University, and eventually returned to the United States in the 1950's, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1957. It was during his time at Cornell that he became involved in the Federation of American Scientists (Aaserud, 1986), and this lead to his involvement in America's nuclear research efforts.
While he was heavily involved in nuclear weapons research, he was also a member of the design team under Edward Teller that produced the TRIGA reactor for university research and limited isotope production, the story of which he documented in his book, Disturbing the Universe (Fouquet, et al. 2003). The TRIGA design was a reactor designed such that it was "inherently safe," in the sense that the laws of physics would provide a safety margin over that of any possible engineered safety system failure.
"Two of the younger members of the group, Freeman Dyson and Ted Taylor, were so inspired that, that night, they invented the uranium-zirconium hydride reactor" (Dyson, G. 2002). This reactor design was first operational in May of 1958, and less than five months later, General Atomics was being inundated with orders for the TRIGA design (Dyson, G. 2002). The TRIGA reactor design has been in use for the last 65 years, and continues to be one of the most reliable, inexpensive, and easy to operate designs ever produced in the history of nuclear power, providing thousands of students with access to safe nuclear technology for research purposes, as well as producing isotopes for various industrial, academic, and medical requirements.
He was likewise involved in Project Orion, which was the use of nuclear devices to explosively propel a spaceship. From 1957 to its shutdown in 1964, he was heavily invested in the use of nuclear weapons for peace, rather than for warfare; unfortunately, the supporters of the nuclear test ban treaty, including the Presidential Scientific Advisory Committee, the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, the State Department, large segments of Congress, and the White House staff itself (Dyson, F. 1965) only had marginal knowledge of the project, at best, and their concerns for preventing the expansion of the nuclear arms race into space (Dyson, F. 1965) lead them to oppose the project. "When a responsible public official thinks of Orion he inevitably envisions a shipload of atomic bombs all detonating simultaneously and wiping out half of Florida" (Dyson, F. 1965).
With a career spanning 90 years, Dyson's achievements include more than his participation in the development of nuclear energy; he was one of the contributing founders of the field of quantum electrodynamics, as well as being a prolific supporter of space exploration and the inherent need for humanity to take a more appropriate level of control with regard to the use of natural resources (Dawidoff, 2009). He is also a noted antiwar activist, being explicitly called out as an "an Obama-loving, Bush-loathing liberal" (Dawidoff, 2009).
Most recently, his life has been marked with controversy, stemming from his claim that while "he doesn't want his legacy to be defined by climate change" (Dawidoff, 2009), he dissents from the accepted consensus on global warming. This dissension is "significant because of his stature and his devotion to the integrity of science" (Dawidoff, 2009), as he claims that the extant models used to predict the causes and effects of global warming are not based in sufficient scientific rigor.
The conclusive definition of Freeman Dyson can, perhaps, be found in the New York Times article, The Civil Heretic, which calls him "the ultimate outsider-insider" (Dawidoff, 2009). Throughout his academic and professional career, he has never earned a PhD (Dawidoff, 2009), despite being one of the foremost nuclear scientists, physicists, and prolific writers in the breadth of the fields in which he's performed research. While he describes himself as "a tinkerer, a clean-up man and a bridge builder who merely supplied the cantilevers linking other men's ideas" (Dawidoff, 2009), his colleagues refer to Dyson as a man whom "the Nobel committee fleeced him by not awarding his work on quantum electrodynamics with the prize" (Dawidoff, 2009).
Aaserud, F. (Interviewer) & Dyson, F. (Interviewee). (1986). Interview with Freeman Dyson
Fouquet, F. M., Razvi, J., & Whittemore, W.L.. (2003). TRIGA research reactors: A Pathway to the Peaceful Applications of Nuclear Energy. Nuclear News, Atoms for Peace Special Section.
Dyson, G. (2002). Project Orion: The True Story of the Atomic Spaceship. New York, N.Y.: Henry Holt and Co..
Dyson, F. (1965). Death of a Project. Science, New Series, 149(3680), 141-144
Dawidoff, N. (2009, March 25). The Civil Heretic. The New York Times.
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An Essay on Freeman Dyson, Designer of the TRIGA Reactor
A short essay on Freeman Dyson, designer of the TRIGA reactor.


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Deferred index update?
(1) By Daniel Janus (nathell) on 2021-03-02 17:52:14 [link] [source]
I'm using SQLite to construct an updatable dataset (a rather large one, with 10M+ rows). I'm repeatedly issuing
INSERT … ON CONFLICT DO UPDATE statements, adding a few thousand tuples at a time.
This is OK when I just need to update the dataset with new data, but slow when constructing the dataset from scratch. Understandably so: the index has to be continuously updated, as it's possible that each new row can conflict with already existing ones. I think this yields a runtime of O(n^2 log n), where n is the number of inserted rows.
However, in the create-from-scratch scenario, I can guarantee that there will be no conflicts.
Now, I could change my code to generate plain
INSERT statements without an index in the creation mode (and only create the index at the end of the process), but I'm wondering whether I could have my cake and eat it too (by not introducing modality). I envision a directive that would tell SQLite to "stop updating index until the time comes to commit the transaction, at which point do it in one go."
Does SQLite have anything like this? Is it possible to get this behaviour while using SQLite as is?
(2) By luuk on 2021-03-02 18:14:04 in reply to 1 [link] [source]
why are you not doing
(3) By Daniel Janus (nathell) on 2021-03-02 18:34:10 in reply to 2 [link] [source]
I can't (this would produce wrong data when not in create-from-scratch mode). But even if I could, it would still result in long runtime because the index would still need to be updated continuously.
I've found an old StackOverflow thread about a very similar usecase. I'm inclined to try the approach suggested there (dropping and recreating an index). I'll need some generic code to remove the potential duplicates. But maybe there's an easier way?
(4) By Keith Medcalf (kmedcalf) on 2021-03-02 19:38:53 in reply to 1 [source]
Is your page cache big enough?
Are your batches (operations done in one transaction) big enough?


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Comcast drops bid for Fox assets, leaving Disney in pole position
Comcast Corp
Sources told Reuters last week that Disney was in the lead to acquire the assets, which include Fox`s FX and National Geographic cable channels, its movie studio, the Star network in India and stake in European pay-TV provider Sky PLC
The Murdoch family, which controls Fox, prefers a deal with Disney because it would rather be paid in Disney stock than Comcast stock, and expects a potential deal with Disney to be cleared by U.S. antitrust regulators more easily, one of the sources said.
Comcast, the biggest cable provider in the United States, said in a statement on Monday that its discussions with Fox had ended.
"When a set of assets like Fox`s becomes available, it is our responsibility to evaluate if there is a strategic fit that could benefit our company and our shareholders," Comcast said. "That is what we tried to do and we are no longer engaged in the review of those assets. We never got the level of engagement needed to make a definitive offer."
The assets in question would have expanded Comcast`s international footprint through ownership of Sky and Star. A source told Reuters in mid-November that Comcast had approached Fox about its interest, and talks were in early stages.
Disney`s negotiations with Fox are continuing, and a deal could be reached as early as this month, sources close to the situation said on Monday. The persons asked not to be identified because the deliberations are confidential.
Disney did not immediately respond to request for comment. A Fox representative declined to comment.
Any potential deal will follow the U.S. Department of Justice`s decision last month to sue to block AT&T Inc`s
Comcast shares were up 1.5 percent in after-hours trading, while Disney shares were up 0.2 percent and Fox shares fell 1.3 percent.
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2016 wasn't a particularly good year for Suncor Energy (SU -0.60%), but the company did finish on a high note that should set it up well for 2017 and beyond. Suncor used the downturn in the oil and gas industry to increase its ownership of the massive Syncrude oil sands project. This was a transformative acquisition that has the potential to produce loads of free cash flow for years into the future.
Now that this acquisition is complete, though, it looks as though the company is starting to take a new tone with how it delivers value to shareholders. Here are a few quotes from Suncor's most recent conference call that highlight some of the changes that investors can expect in the coming years.
Oil sands isn't the high-cost product you thought it was
One of the biggest knocks on oil sands as an investment in the oil and gas industry is that it is a high-cost source of oil that takes a long time and a lot of upfront capital to develop. There is one part of that statement that simply isn't true, though, and CEO Steven Williams was quick to point out that the operational costs for Suncor's oil sands are much lower than many investors might think:
Our blended oil sands operations cash costs for the quarter were just under $25 per barrel, bringing our average cost for the year down to $26.50 per barrel; that's a reduction of 11% for the quarter and 5% for the full year. And again, that was accomplished despite the significant impact of the forest fires on the second-quarter production and this did sharply increase our per-unit cash costs. And of course, those cash costs often remind us that those numbers are all measured in Canadian dollars, so in U.S. dollars, we're comfortably below $20 per barrel at current exchange rates.
A large portion of that gain was from its larger investment in, and optimization of, the Syncrude project. Williams said:
Suncor's share of Syncrude production increased to just under 190,000 barrels per day with cash costs of $32.55 per barrel, so that's down 19% from the similar quarter in 2015.
These numbers are promising as is, but it also makes for something interesting for Suncor investors to follow in 2017. If those low costs can be achieved when there were major outages for the wildfires in Alberta this past year, it will be worth seeing what can be achieved when it has a full year of uninterrupted operations.
Winding down spending, winding up dividends
2017 is going to be another big year of milestones for Suncor as it expects to see first oil from both its Fort Hills oil sands project and its Hebron offshore platform off the coast of Newfoundland. Not only are these two projects significant sources of new production, but they are also large portions of the capital spending budget. Once these projects come online, Williams says it is going to be a boon for its investors:
[O]ur capital spending is expected to decline by approximately $1 billion, and we will continue to manage operating costs out of the system. With year-over-year average oil prices expected to rise, we're, therefore, well-positioned to significantly grow our earnings and generate strong free cash flow for our shareholders. And as a result of that, I'm pleased to confirm that Suncor's Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase in our quarterly dividend payment. And this means that 2017 will be the 15th consecutive year that Suncor's dividend has increased.
Oil sands development coming to an abrupt end?
Suncor is one of Canada's largest oil sands producers. Based on the company's operational performance mentioned above, it's not much of a stretch to see Suncor developing more oil sands assets at those low costs. According to Williams, quite shockingly, that isn't the case:
Mining investments are coming to an end, not just for Suncor, but for the industry, I believe, for a considerable period, probably in excess of 10 years. So while we look at the go-forward economics of Fort Hills, when we look at the absolute economics of Fort Hills, that were there not projects we will be repeating in the foreseeable future, some substantial things in the cycle would need to change. I then look at the other opportunities we have. We have great reserves in Oil Sands. And I look at in situ opportunities, and, as you know, we've been looking at replication and new technology. And those are quite exciting in how those technological developments and the in situ costs from replication can start to come down. However, I want to be equally as clear, we have no plans to be going ahead with major capital investment in either mining or in situ in the foreseeable future.
That is a shocking development. Basically, one of the champions of the industry is saying that no new money will be spent on this kind of development for a long time. There are a couple of things that go into that, of course. One example of this is a lack of takeaway capacity. Consumer demand in Northwest Canada isn't very big, and so almost all of the crude in the region needs to be moved somewhere for refining and consumption. Unfortunately for the industry, the current pipeline system mostly delivers to the U.S. Gulf Coast and pipelines elsewhere such as Enbridge's Northern Gateway, Kinder Morgan's Transmountain, and TransCanada's Energy East are meeting some political resistance. Without pipelines and more markets to which they can sell, oil sand producers would be fighting for limited space on the existing infrastructure and would lower price realizations for everyone in the industry.
All quiet on the acquisition front
It wasn't that long ago that Suncor was being very aggressive by acquiring greater stakes in the Syncrude project from Canadian Oil Sands and Murphy Oil. According to Williams, though, the opportunities to grow via acquisition aren't as attractive nowadays:
On the mergers front, I hope you can see, why we were so attracted to the opportunity around Canadian Oil Sands and Murphy. And you've seen us apply discipline to very good projects there. But then, I think, I was relatively unambiguous -- in our view, the window is starting to close. It's not completely closed yet, but the spread is starting to move away from disciplined buyers, not in their favor. So we have nothing of any materiality in the pipeline around mergers and acquisitions.
If there are no new oil sands opportunities out there and the acquisition market is looking a little too expensive, then...
...what do you do with that cash?
Plain and simple: Dividends and buybacks. Here's Williams again on how Suncor's management is looking at dividends and buybacks today.
You will see us sustainably improve -- increasing our dividend. So you've seen us go with this 10% -- nearly 11% this time, and you will see us continue to look at dividend broadly in line with the growth of the production of the company going forward. And I teed up deliberately because we are already starting to look then. It's depending on how the year unfolds, some share buybacks later in the year. So you will see us sustainably increasing the dividend as we grow, and you will see us opportunistically buying share buybacks, and those two will be our priorities through the next few years.
If Suncor isn't going to be spending a lot on new oil sands for close to a decade and the acquisition environment doesn't look that great, there will be a lot of free cash to deploy toward these shareholder-friendly initiatives. Keep in mind that decline rates at oil sands operations is almost non-existent compared to conventional production, so maintenance and growth capital will mostly go toward its normal exploration and production and downstream business units. These are much smaller in size and scope compared to Suncor's oil sands operations, so capital spending is likely going to decline significantly once Fort Hills and Hebron are up and running.


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Patience Flexibility Perseverance Briley Weidner - Northwestern College View Entire Review
I learned more how to be more flexible and be okay with making mistakes. I need to continue working on this, but I really appreciated the semester for pushing me to intentionally work on this. Dani Duistermars - Northwestern College View Entire Review
Learned how to live in a foreign place and how to become a part of the community. Karyn Vander Wal - Northwestern College View Entire Review
I learn to value culture so much during my time abroad, living in Romania also taught me to value simplicity and enjoy a very relaxed culture Benjamin P - Northwestern College View Entire Review
I am used to different cultures in general, but this was something completely different. Imagine being thrown into foreign culture with little to no language lessons, but the lessons you learn each day you see around you. Same goes for the classes as you learn the history, culture, language, and development you actively see and ... A student - Northwestern College View Entire Review
My experience was very worthwhile. I learned more about Romanian culture, and what it means to be a stranger in a different land. I came to call Lupeni home and love the good and bad about it. Kara N - Northwestern College View Entire Review
That's a loaded question. Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned that problem-solving is a very important life skill, and that living in community is the best way to live a good life. I learned about life under communism and how it has effected the Romanian people and society today. Geneva K - Gordon College View Entire Review
This experience was truly incredible. From the moment we stepped off the plane, we felt welcomed and at home. The best part about this experience is how deeply you feel connected to those around you. You will have the chance to make lasting friendships with a wide range of people, including your host family, the baker down the s... Rachel B - Calvin College View Entire Review
My semester in Lupeni was extremely worthwhile. It was challenging to me as a person, as a Christian, and as a student, as I wrestled with all the questions of cross-cultural living, sustainable and empowering development work, and my role as an outsider in a place that was not my own. The wrestling was just the beginning of a... Kelly O - Calvin College View Entire Review
I learned about another culture, people and religion. I understand that they are quite similar to me despite living so far away. They laugh, love, cry, and play soccer (futbol) as I do. The world is a big place, but we are not so different that we can't be friends or respect one another. It was completely worth my while! Kory M - Northwestern College View Entire Review
During my time I made friends, met people who I hope to be in contact with for the rest of my life, learned so much, did an internship, went to castles, helped at summer camp, backpacked, learned Romanian history and then got to see the places we learned about--it was an amazing experience. therealsarahslater - Houghton College View Entire Review
This question would take forever to answer, simply it was all worth my time and I miss it a lot! Josh Vander Zwaag - Northwestern College View Entire Review
Living in Romania is easily one of the most worthwhile experiences I have had. Since our world is ever more "connected", digitally and otherwise, it is ever more critical that we learn to engage with the Other. After spending some time abroad, I felt as if I had lived my entire life up to that point with one eye closed. Because ... Molly Townsend - Northwestern College View Entire Review
Cultural awareness, love and appreciation for other cultures, life long friends were made Jared S - Kuyper College View Entire Review
Intercultural communication skills, time management, humility, hospitality. A student - Northwestern College View Entire Review
What I gain and learned on this trip can not fit into this small space. This experience has informed the way that I want to live my life. It has changed the way that I view things. I has given me a perspective that I would have never found. Josiah V - Northwestern College View Entire Review
Absolutely worthwhile. I was shaped, molded, and formed with the unique opportunity and experience of the Romania program that ultimately prepared me, motivated me for further education and work experience in community development best practices and biological studies. Matthew V - Northwestern College View Entire Review
I learned firsthand that people from different cultures see the world differently, approach problems and solutions differently, and that different isn't bad. This has proved to be extremely useful while living and working in our ever-connected world. And due to the unique component of working with local IMPACT clubs, I left Roma... Candi F - Northwestern College View Entire Review
A theme for the semester is living life to the full. My friends and I tried to live our experience in Romania to the full and learn as much as we could. I still strive to live my life in this spirit. Charlotte R - Northwestern College View Entire Review
My experience in Romania was so rich, it is hard to sum up! The things my internship with NHO taught me about community development, youth empowerment, and cultivating democracy greatly influences my current work with a non-profit in the U.S. and with starting a new school here. My study of Orthodoxy profoundly influenced my f... A student - Gordon College View Entire Review
-Understanding about and a love for a part of the world (Eastern Europe) that I had never experienced before. -Relationships with my host family. -Deep relationships with my fellow students that still persist several years later. -Though participating in our internship with IMPACT youth clubs, we were able to see how the the... A student - Calvin College View Entire Review
Communism fell in Romania in 1989, but the Eastern European country still struggles with civic and moral apathy, corruption and hopelessness. New Horizons Foundation (NHF) aims to change that through youth clubs and camps that teach self-confidence, teamwork and trust. Northwestern's Romania Semester enables students to participate in NHF's unique experiential education mission by interacting with Romanian youth while learning about post-communist Eastern Europe.
This program is offered each FALL Semester.
Location: Lupeni, Romania
Participants live and study in Lupeni in the Jiu Valley, an economically depressed coal-mining region that is breathtakingly beautiful. They also backpack in the Retezat Mountains and National Park and have other opportunities to travel, including to Bucharest and Transylvania—origin of the legend of Dracula.
Program Type(s):Study Abroad
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- Fall
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- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Romanian Language, Literature
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Global Studies
- Psychology
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