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[Bird of Prey]

Bob,

I was just reading this discussion concerning the use of "fired" by your former employer. While I am not 100% certain of the legal implications of SI refering to you as "fired", because in most uses it refers to "Fired for Cause" not merely "laid off" I would think you would have good cause to file suit (as many have) for defamation, slander and/or Libel. As it is now having an effect on your present situation, you should have no problem finding an attorney to take the case. Unless you have already done so.

David Weed
aka the Bird of Prey
www.warp-drive.com