The slip in timing for European launch is not likely to be material, considering original expectations had pegged the launch in the second half of 2006.

There is such limited differentiation in lens care products that once a consumer switches, it may be difficult to lure them back.

Lowered guidance is entirely the result of currency. We believe that Baxter shares are very attractively valued following yesterday's (Thursday's) correction.

It sounds like that they are pretty intent on seeing this all the way through.

At this level, the individual perceives the maintenance of the expectations of his family, group, or nation as valuable in its own right, regardless of immediate and obvious consequences.

The main driver this week for the dollar has been the paring back of Fed rate expectations. The dollar is going to decline further this year.