June 15 - June 21, 2008
Friday, Jun. 20
The idea would be for the league's little-seen cable channel to form a partnership with the Disney-owned sports network. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The jobless rate in L.A. County was 6.7 percent in May, up sharply from the revised 5.9 percent level in April. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The feds have the emails, and the emails are pretty damning. But should these two guys be singled out in the subprime disaster? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Gasoline hike not as sharp, Ford numbers are worsening, Live Nation's chairman to leave, and Geffen the manipulator. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Jun. 19
The state fell from second to fourth place in a new ranking by the Milken Institute. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
July 1 is the target date for completion of the mortgage company's sale to Bank of America.
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The private equity giant has agreed to pick up an OC-based home health care provider for $1.6-billion. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Additional space would provide more of a one-stop shopping experience - as opposed to a place to stock up on soda. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
We're told that the Tribune COO was meeting with publisher David Hiller and other honchos. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Two former hedge fund managers arrested, Americans driving less, Delta reduces LAX service, and mortgage bill watered down. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Jun. 18
It shapes up to be a decent-sized infusion for the economy, provided that voters don't oppose the court decision this fall.
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Kind of depends on what newspaper you're reading. How about the talks have entered a serious but inconclusive stage?
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Government auditors say the Air Force made a bunch of errors in the awarding of a huge contract for aerial refueling tankers. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
FedEx glum on economy, aerospace giants await government ruling, port contract may be near, and more flights to Palmdale. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The disastrous housing market has not badly damaged the job market – and that’s why the nation has avoided a downturn. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The Indian-based Reliance ADA Group would provide $500 million to $600 million in equity, the WSJ reports.
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Tuesday, Jun. 17
The conduct of the chief judge on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals gets an airing tonight on KCRW.
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The problem continues to be generating enough cash to meet the terms of the loans that were arranged last year. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
In these tough times, you'd think that all job candidates would act professionally during interviews. And you would be wrong. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
That's what L.A. bizfolks would prefer, though a $15.2 billion state budget deficit might require some compromises.
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If the AFTRA deal is ratified, there would be pressure on the Screen Actors Guild to cut bait and get what it can. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
L.A. tops for congestion, gas prices up 20 cents in one week, Midwest floods will boost prices, and "Soul Train" is sold. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Jun. 16
The sweetheart deals that Countrywide Financial gave to U.S. senators and other big-wigs needs some looking into. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The L.A. real estate company is looking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars by selling Park Place. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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