The size and frequency of stock and other long-term incentives are on the rise in most parts of the world, although we are seeing a decline in the use of stock options in some developed economies, particularly the United States.

We'll stock some subassemblies—many of them on consignment—and key parts and build to a forecast. We know what we need to build each quarter and we break that down daily and weekly and have set up [production] lines accordingly.

We think the stock is still a very good long-term investment,

We show that songbirds adjust the size and shape of their vocal tract to 'fit' the changing frequency of their song. This enables the bird to produce a more whistle-like, pure-tone song.

We have a real assortment of stock and parts. The store is really a unique combination and it has great variety of merchandise for all types of riders.

I made a few tough calls in 2005 that may have had a short-term impact on the stock.