March 30 - April 5, 2008
Friday, Apr. 4
The former president and first lady released their taxes, but good luck figuring out his take from the billionaire's investments. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
This is entertainment? Seldom has a one-night stand and subsequent paternity suit sounded so dull.
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Stores are said to be missing sales targets by up to
70 percent, which is not hard to believe if you walk into one. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The owner of the LAT has huge amounts of debt to service in the next 18 months. So where does it get the money? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
There’s no way to sugarcoat an 80,000-job decline in payrolls and a jump in the unemployment rate, $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Terrible jobs report, Chris Rock testifies in Pellicano trial, MySpace parent misses revenue target, and another Barista suit. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Apr. 3
If the economy is so rotten, why are 70 percent of Americans satisfied with their economic lot? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Jurors were told to disregard a hedge fund manager's tantalizing testimony, which is easy for the judge to say. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
All the carriers must put up with higher fuel prices, but the smaller carriers are more vulnerable. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Passengers stuck as ATA shuts down, FAA whistleblowers target Southwest, and NY judge dismisses "Borat" lawsuit. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Apr. 2
The other actors union will start contract talks on April 28, less than two weeks after SAG begins its bargaining. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
OC billionaire Igor Olenicoff faced up to three years in the slammer. Then it was six months. Then... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
A federal judge says there is a "a common thread of potential wrongdoing" in several bankruptcy filings. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Congress will likely pass legislation to bail out borrowers, but perhaps there's another way to ease the housing crisis. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The Western Avenue landmark will still offer signature dishes like Green Corn Tamales. Plus make-your-own guacamole. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Only five venture capital-backed companies managed to go public in the first quarter, including one from North Hollywood. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Bernanke offers semi-gloomy outlook, SAG to start negotiating, United expects delays, and Amgen CEO takes pay cut. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, Apr. 1
It's the wiretap trial of Hollywood gumshoe Anthony Pellicano, which is starting to get interesting - and really strange. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
In all, fewer than 20 have lost their jobs at KCBS (Channel 2) and sister station KCAL (Channel 9). $MTEntryExcerpt$>
CBS says the 12 percent increase in online viewing had no impact on TV viewership.
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The LAT remains the biggest revenue-generator of the company's newspapers, about 28 percent of total publishing revenue. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Did you hear that Sam Zell has renamed Tribune Co.? Or that the company plans to go paperless? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Another big bank loss (and the market is way up), thumbs down to Paulson's financial reforms, and layoffs expected at KCBS. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Mar. 31
American Apparel's CEO used a frame from "Annie Hall" on a company billboard - and he's now being sued for $10 million. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Zell's interest in selling the Long Island newspaper could provide clues on whether he'll eventually put the LAT on the block. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The British band decided on a huge deal with Live Nation, despite Bono showing some interest in Ticketmaster. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Paulson proposes financial reforms, AFTRA to start contract talks, Branson launches service to Australia, and new wrinkle for Marilyn Monroe estate. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Sunday, Mar. 30
The unexpected pause is bound to raise questions about how well - or poorly - the British chain is faring. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
SAG and AFTRA are behaving like school yard snots, even though no one seems to have the stomach for another strike. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The administration is desperately trying to do something - it just doesn't want to
do something.
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