Oxford <apony@pasture.com> amazed us all with the following in news:apony-
5E15F7.13374327012009@dialup-4.167.1...on1.Level3.net:

> Ron <ron.clifford@peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
>> The only payroll slashing larger than 15% thats been in the news
>> lately is Circuit City, which is cutting 100%.
>>
>> http://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/915
>>
>> "Sprint said the company also is suspending its 401(k) match for the
>> year, extending a freeze on salary increases and is suspending its
>> tuition reimbursement program."
>
> yes, Nokia is next to announce this level of layoffs, the iPhone is now
> just too powerful for them to continue without massive cuts.

Cite?


>
> blackberry / RIMM will follow in a few weeks now that the Storm has
> failed in the marketplace.


Cite?


> Looks Apple takes over another market I'm
> afraid. Next up is Nintendo and SONY


Cite?


> since it's increasingly clear the
> iPod Touch is decimating the old line players in mobile gaming. I'm a
> bit surprised how quickly Apple took over... thought it would 2 more
> years to reach this point. Congrats apple.
>
> Sell all your Garmin / Magellan / TomTom interests since Apple will wipe
> out those weak players as well. Ubiquitous GPS / Skyhook is the goal on
> a series of 5 iPhone type devices.
>
> Just a heads up!
>

The only head up around here is yours- up your ***.