Word is coming in from several sources that The Morning Call will host another large-scale layoff in less than two weeks. Rumor is over 100 workers are set for the axe,with word coming down on Sunday, April 19. Oh, joy! Another weekend surprise, eh?

However you look at it, it's sad news for a lot of people.  But best to be informed, I say.

Does this mean our Tribune granddaddy is gonna turn the Call into a Web-only publication like the Seattle P/I? Some new software might be in the works.  And something's up in Easton. Hmmmm . . . my ear is to the ground.

But seriously, folks, the best to all of you in the coming weeks. I remember what it was like back in July 2008 when we were all left hanging in the wind whether we had jobs or not until late Sunday night. Some still didn't know until the next day. That's a hell of a way to do business. It's time for a change.