February 10 - February 16, 2008
Friday, Feb. 15
This is an appalling story and yet there still isn't much being reported about the company itself. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Barron's found the CNBC star to be playing fast and loose with his stock picks. But that's not the whole story. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Billionaire Ron Burkle and Activision's Bobby Kotick are on separate sides in the battle with Microsoft. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The flap over making Pico and Olympic one-way explains a lot about why nothing gets done about L.A. traffic. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Mayor pushes Pico/Olympic plan, Countrywide delinquency rate slows, and hotshots subpoenaed in Pellicano case. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Feb. 14
Meet Jeffrey Berns of Tarzana, who last year filed more subprime-related lawsuits than anyone. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Who is the better tyrant... er, boss? We'll put our money on the Rotten Old Bastard.
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You might argue that down is down, no matter the measurement. But the degree of down can be a big deal. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The NYT will eliminate 100 newsroom jobs through buyouts, attrition and possibly layoffs. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Bernanke says economy will rebound later this year, Rocky goes after health insurers, and prepare for V-Day gridlock. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Feb. 13
The online prediction market has proven to be eerily reliable over the years. So what happened in California? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich could become the Coen brothers of the food business. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
January median price is down to $458,000; L.A. County home sales tumble 50.1 percent. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The paper will reduce its workforce by 100-150 jobs, including 40-50 in the newsroom. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Actors push for early talks, Blue Cross pulls back from outrageous policy, and USC stays in Coliseum. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, Feb. 12
There's little chance of an outright acquisition, but what about Murdoch picking up a large stake? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Malibu-based publisher sells financial title to the owner New Beauty magazine, Need we say more? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Port officials are pushing for a new site in the outer habor, but community groups are raising a stink. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
GM loses big bucks, writers vote on ending strike, JetBlue launches LAX service, and Lerach prepares for jail. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Feb. 11
Trader Joe's seems to think it's perfectly safe. But many of the chain's customers apparently think otherwise. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
An increase in cover prices and Hollywood sites like TMZ might have played a part. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
With the strike almost over, there’s endless speculation on how the advertising landscape might change. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The San Diego attorney is headed to federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme involving class-action lawsuits. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Yahoo rejects Microsoft bid, writers hail contract, home prices fall in January, and law firm cleans up. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Sunday, Feb. 10
The new plan is for all members to cast ballots; writers could be working by Wednesday. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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