May 25 - May 31, 2008
Saturday, May. 31
The economy is an obvious culprit - as is the L.A. location (numbers were higher last year in NY). $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Friday, May. 30
Author of the best-selling "Bright Shiny Morning" helped shape his publishing resurrection. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
No relief on gas prices, controller clears LAX head, Kerkorian proceeds with tender offer, and so-so year for books. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, May. 29
Sallie Hofmeister, deputy biz editor since 2006, has been promoted to the top spot. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Warning: The following post is not advisable for journalists with weak stomachs. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Even the online world will be taking it on the chin in the April-June quarter. Automotive is a sore spot. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
GDP revised upward, SAG still has issues, Murdoch leaning Obama's way, and Dior drops Sharon Stone. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, May. 28
B of A is still buying the mortgage lender, but they won't be including the executive they paid $28 million to be in charge. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
He said the networks were nuts to allow a writers strike at a time when their audiences were already slipping.
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East Coast burger aficionados have been raving about Five Guys Burgers and Fries - and now it's here. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Provisions appear similar to the contract worked out between the writers and media companies earlier this year. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The good news is that oil prices have been falling and some analysts believe we've seen the worst of the run-ups. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The high-stakes custody battle over who owns rights to the Bratz doll features two of the nation's most prominent litigators. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, May. 27
Home prices still dropping, actors could be nearing a deal, oil takes a dip, and another bad month for newspapers. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Sunday, May. 25
It's more challenging than you think. Toilets and sinks can only cost so much, no matter how extravagant they may be. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
It's a very strong, but not record-breaking performance for the latest Indiana Jones sequel. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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