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).
Friday, May. 30
Author of the best-selling "Bright Shiny Morning" helped shape his publishing resurrection.
No relief on gas prices, controller clears LAX head, Kerkorian proceeds with tender offer, and so-so year for books.
Thursday, May. 29
Sallie Hofmeister, deputy biz editor since 2006, has been promoted to the top spot.
Warning: The following post is not advisable for journalists with weak stomachs.
Even the online world will be taking it on the chin in the April-June quarter. Automotive is a sore spot.
GDP revised upward, SAG still has issues, Murdoch leaning Obama's way, and Dior drops Sharon Stone.
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.
He said the networks were nuts to allow a writers strike at a time when their audiences were already slipping.
East Coast burger aficionados have been raving about Five Guys Burgers and Fries - and now it's here.
Provisions appear similar to the contract worked out between the writers and media companies earlier this year.
The good news is that oil prices have been falling and some analysts believe we've seen the worst of the run-ups.
The high-stakes custody battle over who owns rights to the Bratz doll features two of the nation's most prominent litigators.
Tuesday, May. 27
Home prices still dropping, actors could be nearing a deal, oil takes a dip, and another bad month for newspapers.
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.
It's a very strong, but not record-breaking performance for the latest Indiana Jones sequel.
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