QUES: Joan B. Kroc , the billionaire widow of McDonald 's Corp. founder Ray Kroc , died Sunday after a brief bout with brain cancer .

Joan B. Kroc , the billionaire widow of McDonald 's founder Ray Kroc known for her philanthropy , died Sunday of brain cancer .

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QUES: Without going into specifics , Oracle managers also indicated PeopleSoft 's roughly 8,000 workers could expect mass layoffs .

Oracle managers also indicated PeopleSoft 's roughly 8,000 workers could expect mass layoffs , though they did not get into specifics .

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QUES: The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , wouldn 't comment Friday .

The Rev. Christopher Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , did not immediately return several calls seeking comment .

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yes