March 2 - March 8, 2008

Saturday, Mar. 8
The informal session went well or badly, depending on which source you're asking. Meanwhile, Wall Street is taking note.
The feds are apparently looking at evidence that may indicate widespread fraud in the origination of mortgages.
Friday, Mar. 7
Yet New Yorkers can't seem to get enough of the shop-worn stereotypes that went out with Nehru jackets.
The Socal Singleton papers obviously don't like to deliver bad news, especially about themselves.
With 63,000 jobs lost last month, more economists are convinced that we're in a recession - and it could be around a while.
Countrywide's CEO testifies that when he did well his shareholders did well. It's an argument that only goes so far - like 2007.
Jobs report worse than expected, Mozilo grilled on pay package, gas prices are up again, and SAG and AFTRA make nice.
Thursday, Mar. 6
Prosecutor argues that the gumshoe's recordings paint a "clear and crystal" picture of shady dealings.
Call me crazy, but should the city attorney be thrown a party by the guy who has lobbied the city on billboard-related issues?
Moscow has the most billionaires, with 74, followed closely by NY (71). L.A. ranks sixth.
When you’re on the bubble, it won’t take many scary headlines to push the economy over the edge.
Movies are more expensive to make, Pellicano jury in place, Air Force takes heat on Northrop deal, and KB CEO gets $24.4 million.
Wednesday, Mar. 5
Yes, they are getting richer, thanks to various windfalls made last year. If you dislike the Chandlers, read this with care.
It’s way too soon to prepare any corporate obits, but his tone has clearly downshifted. Yes, that Barry Diller.
The Times now has 10 digital signs around town that rotate headline-type content every eight seconds.
A Texas judge stopped short of a fine because he couldn't say whether the company had acted in bad faith or just bungled.
State bankruptcy filings are up, Pellicano trial gets started,and more hand-wringing about fabricated memoir.
Tuesday, Mar. 4
The Olympics and the elections should more or less prop up revenues in 2008. Next year could be another story.
That's what happens when yields on long-term obligation bonds hit 5 percent - higher than Treasuries.
After Obama whittled down her lead in Texas and Ohio over the past two weeks, his momentum is slowing.
Another bad day for stocks, new requirements for appraisers, film shoots delayed because of strike worries, and lawyers sue Regan.
Monday, Mar. 3
It turns out that Margaret B. Jones did not grow up in South Central and did not run drugs for gang members.
The longer prices remain high, the more likely you'll see a response. But long-term habits are tough to shake.
The concern is that Singleton's company might not make enough money to cover its bank agreements.
The longtime friendship of two guys turned out to be a factor in snagging the $40-billion award from Boeing.
Americans cut back on driving, oil reaches all-time record, Virgin causes fare wars at LAX, and more SAG squabbling.
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