The fundamentals are certainly better for the Europeans, which is why they have the premium.

My take is that J&J would still like to do the deal but that Guidant is unwilling to negotiate the price enough so that J&J is satisfied.

John Doe No. 2.

We've been working strenuously on the issue for years, particularly since 1998, when the SKIP program was created,

Spending was up, a little weaker than expected... Nevertheless, the trend has been upward and it looks like the consumer is still in the ballgame in terms of supporting economic growth.

will see the agony over, and the darkness of bitterness, suspicion, hatred and terror scattered in the warm light of tolerance, respect, love and peace.