1.   Baerga would have preferred more time to fight out of his current slump.

2.   But he also confirmed that IBM would be cutting its work force by thousands to tighten its belt during the current slump.

3.   But if the current slump accelerates, some of his achievements could be threatened.

4.   But will he help the Lakers get over their current slump?

5.   Computer makers are rallying behind XP as an antidote to the current slump in PC sales.

6.   Exactly how many depends partly on the depth and duration of the current economic slump.

7.   Exceedingly low interest rates during the current economic slump are allowing banks to make record profits.

8.   Henry said the current slump is likely to continue until the global balance of supply and demand is restored.

9.   It also could help the NBA in negotiations for TV rights fees during the current slump in both the advertising market and TV ratings for basketball.

10.   Laudadio was not optimistic that the current slump would eventually force Italian directors and screenwriters to adapt and produce better films.