Why am I stuck in single app mode after upgrading to Lion?

I completed the upgrade to Lion (10.7.1) painlessly on my Mac Pro, but now when I switch to any application, either by clicking or using Command-Tab, it acts as though I have selected "Hide Others" from the application menu and hides all other open applications. I can't find any way to turn off this behavior. It's driving me crazy because I have a 27" monitor and want to have my mail and IM client visible at all times. Has anyone seen this before?

Hi Canes,
Sorry - not sure what you mean?
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