This acquisition follows a wave of consolidation in biotechnology, as larger companies try to sit at the big pharma table and smaller ones seek shelter from the vicissitudes of the stock market.
The status quo is the one option that's not on the table, and those who seek to block any reform at all -- any reform at any costs will not prevail this time around.
So far, the Obama administration's main approach has been to seek a return to the negotiating table, and tighter sanctions on North Korea by the United Nations.
The three points leaves Villa above Everton in the table and in much better health as they seek to appoint a permanent manager - be it McDonald or otherwise.
White House officials have made clear that Mr. Obama won't arrive with a new peace proposal in hand or seek to coax longtime foes to a negotiating table.