This is of a piece with the WebGuild's recent "Google layoffs may affect 10,000." Hyping negative news. Cisco had shutdowns over the holidays for years. The cos

This is of a piece with the WebGuild's recent "Google layoffs may affect 10,000." Hyping negative news. Cisco had shutdowns over the holidays for years. The cost savings come from reducing deferred vacation pay (most people will take vacation days to avoid going without pay) and cutting expenses related to keeping buildings open. It also sends a message to employees to become more cost conscious.