1.   Were you at the meeting when they announced the layoffs?

2.   The company announced the layoff of several hundred employees.

3.   Already layoffs have been announced at Morgan Stanley, Citicorp, Charles Schwab, and Credit Suisse First Boston.

4.   Already the entertainment industry has announced layoffs, some here.

5.   Although Campbell recently announced more layoffs, there is nearly universal agreement that the company must increase volume.

6.   And Leo Mullin, head of Delta Airlines, said he soon would be announcing layoffs.

7.   And more companies announced layoffs.

8.   And some high-profile law firms have announced layoffs, suggesting that the profession is not immune to the downturn.

9.   And now the Times has announced layoffs at New York Times Digital.

10.   And some big companies that used to guarantee lifetime employment are announcing layoffs.