As other technology companies were gazing at their navels, Corning was redressing its balance-sheet sins.

We're going to see the same thing happen in technology and telecom. Balance sheet constraints and problems are going to drive a lot of consolidation.

Bill is an innovative, cost-focused technology leader. He's proven that he can leverage technology to effectively balance cost control within demanding, high-profile customer service organizations. His talents will be essential as we build Virgin America with our customers in mind each step the way.

Ford has been able to run essentially unopposed. All through the strike GM's main concern was the new pickup rolling out on time. They're pledging to return to 31 percent of market share. By October, (GM's) sales should be up to more realistic levels.

A lot of people predicted a much sharper falloff. If you look at the numbers, they're not really alarming.

I'm not that surprised. Listening to the first-quarter conference call, [Chief Financial Officer] John Devine was agitated about European, South American, and as a whole, international results.