"Over the next few weeks, we will make a difficult journey."

Amazingly, Moonie Times honcho John Solomon's reforms did not end with the nixing of "homosexual."

A bloodbath's a-comin'. Let's go to the memo:

Folks:

I want to update you on some important developments that are about to occur. As we discussed in our private coffees a few weeks ago, reshaping the newsroom for the challenges of the 21st century and moving the entire company toward profitability were going to require many tough decisions. This is especially true in the current marketplace where traditional revenues are down across the industry. With the arrival of our new budget year, the first round of those tough decisions has arrived: we must determine the appropriate size of the newsroom for its new mission and current resources.

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Over the next few weeks, we will make a difficult journey. The effort will be expeditious and fair, even-handed and humane. It will require us to say goodbye to some colleagues we have known for many years and to celebrate their many accomplishments as they leave us. It will also allow us to welcome some new colleagues whose skills will improve our capabilities, particularly in the digital arena. By the end of April, we will have achieved a newsroom that is stronger and better aligned for the future.

The Human Resources Department will provide each affected employee in the coming days with the necessary information about the skills review process, severance and outplacement assistance...