April 6 - April 12, 2008

Friday, Apr. 11
He claims being duped into buying shares of Bear Stearns just days before the bank's near collapse.
GE couldn't make loans because of the credit crunch, and its NBC Universal unit earned less then expected.
The Hollywood private eye called an FBI forensics expert as his only witness.
David Geffen could be in talks with Sam Zell to buy the paper that's he been going after since last year.
Market falls on GE numbers, more cancellations at American, L.A. gas prices jump, and Bev Hills approves condo project.
Thursday, Apr. 10
Selling fruits and vegetables, deli meats and fresh baked goods is sure to raise concern among the supermarket chains.
Yields were lower than in March, though 4.96% tax free looks pretty good. Proceeds will go towards infrastructure work.
Barring some last-minute legal action, LAX-area hotels will be required to abide by the new ordinance.
Now we get to know what goes into a dish of the frozen concoction, but it's one of those be-careful-what-you-wish-for deals.
WSJ survey of economists finds more pessimism about home prices and unemployment.
American cancels more flights, prosecutors in Pellicano trial wrapping up, and Microsoft battle for Yahoo gets goofier.
Wednesday, Apr. 9
A Chicago restaurant owner agrees to change a too-familiar name.
It's the airport's biggest carrier, but today's cancelled flights only affect a small portion of operations.
Combining the Internet operations of both companies could help thwart Microsoft's efforts at buying Yahoo.
She could be out by next January - and there's talk about her replacing Larry King.
Hope to be back later today....
Tuesday, Apr. 8
American's fleet of 300 MD-80s was pulled from service this afternoon for maintenance inspections.
More CEOs, including at least two locals, are passing up their bonuses in the face of bad economic times.
There's not much evidence to suggest that the rich are taking it on the chin. So what gives?
Unlike its upset win over Boeing for the aerial tanker contract, The L.A. company is favored for the spy plane business.
Greenspan says he's not to blame, Tribune might resort to credit lines, NBC sues "Runway" producers, and airlines score poorly.
Monday, Apr. 7
Union officials have a long list of demands, but media companies might want to hear about them.
Not a big surprise given the slipping economy. Accounting, law, architecture and engineering firms expanded the most.
Despite lower demand in the U.S., oil prices remain well over $100 a barrel.
Somehow it doesn't seem like a fair fight, but it does provide some insight into stuff that no doubt happens all the time.
Yahoo turns down bid, Circuit City might be up for sale, big agent defection at UTA, and still sluggish at the ports.
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