1.   When a Hmong dies, his fellow clansmen beat out a dirge on ceremonial drums, announcing his departure for the afterworld.

2.   And though Jordan had refused to announce his departure during the lockout, only his reticence on the topic gave rise to hope he might return.

3.   Another Soros Executive to Quit The last of three top money managers announced his departure from the dwindling empire of George Soros.

4.   Andre Braugher already has announced his departure, so figure Detective Pembleton for some kind of exit.

5.   As Christopher was saluted at the White House, another Cabinet member, Labor Secretary Robert Reich, announced his departure Thursday.

6.   Ashkenazy is the third conductor to announce his departure from a London orchestra in the last six months.

7.   ATLANTA - CNN will announce the departure today of Richard A. Kaplan, president of CNN-U.S.

8.   Blinder is expected to announce his departure Wednesday.

9.   Bowen announced his departure at a meeting Tuesday with faculty and students, Ross said.

10.   A stream of senior executives has left the company in recent months, including Dan Rosen, general manager of new technology, who announced his departure on Monday.