The accounting charges seem to be mostly timing -- instead of earning in one period they have to state them in another period.

Sales of gas-inefficient large SUVs are in a state of near-collapse this month, ... It seems likely that the shift in the sales mix away from large SUVs will persist and continue to damage Detroit's profit margins in the process.

Sales of gas-inefficient large SUVs are in a state of near-collapse this month. It seems likely that the shift in the sales mix away from large SUVs will persist and continue to damage Detroit's profit margins in the process.

No matter how you slice it, ... it's one of the best months ever.

We were surprised that their timing abilities were so good and that they managed to cope so efficiently with as many as eight different flowers.

There's nothing to the timing other than the fact that there's a limitation period.