Because whatever happens to China is going to have ramifications throughout financial markets. We in North America depend as much on Chinese growth as anyone.

These are very difficult times for America and it is a credit to him that he was willing to serve his fellow Americans to defend against terrorism. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Be aware that as a business, you have an obligation to your employees and to other stake-holders, suppliers, customers - and some of those are legal obligations that you'll have to follow as well.

This is a much more realistic number than December's figure was.

Unfortunately, this is part of an all too common trend. I think over the next year, we are going to see more closures and job losses like this.

This cost squeeze right now is really forcing a lot of companies to re-evaluate and consolidate on a North American or global basis.