July 4 - July 10, 2010
Friday, Jul. 9
At least the divorce filings are providing a little insight into the slimy empire.
Wagers on the Cavs, Bulls, and Heat were bouncing all over the place until the last couple of days, when the smart money went to Miami.
But a majority of likely voters (55 percent) believe that the word "socialist" describes the president either "well" or "very well."
Well, let's be clear: It's getting smaller for younger women, say in the 20-34 range. Women under 35 who work full time earn around 90 percent of what the guys are making, according to a Labor Department report. But for those over 35 it's down to 75 percent. From Economix: Older women may have entered the work force at a time when inequity in pay between the genders was more acceptable. Thus, even though more...
Federal grand jury is looking into stock trades made in advance of the 2009 purchase of Advanced Medical Optics.
Biggest defaulters are the rich, more talk of a double dip, good news for future California budgets, and Lebron gets big tax break in Florida.
Thursday, Jul. 8
I'm hearing that the paper's computer system has been on the fritz much of the day.
For a company that's not known for being at the forefront of most anything connected with the Internet, it's a pretty funny notion.
Disney has agreed to sell the movie production company to a group led by L.A. billionaire Ron Tutor for $675 million, The Wrap is reporting.
Just be married to the CEO of Disney, that's all. Not only that, you get to ask Warren Buffett whether he does Facebook.
Bankruptcy judge has approved the theater company's reorganization. Fall season is being planned.
For what it's worth, the online betting market Intrade has Miami leading the pack of contenders for getting the superstar.
Retailers struggle in June, juries don't like Hollywood accounting, BP might or might not be ahead of schedule, and near-misses causing concern.
Wednesday, Jul. 7
L.A. has a relatively low weekly wage ($1,099) because of its large and diverse employment base.
There's a lot of tut-tutting by journalism profs about the arrangement, which I'm sure has James in a panic.
The only thing worse than an economist mimicking the conventional wisdom is a reporter who quotes the economist.
Naysayers might call this a short-term snap-back; optimists say that it points to strong second-quarter earnings. Your choice.
By as much as 80 percent, according to a new Rand study. That could bring down prices to as low as $38 an ounce.
The overhauled shopping center is nearing its Aug. 6 debut, and I've come across several curtain raisers on the open-air venue (media tour was given last week). Macerich, the SM-based real estate company behind the rehab, says that the mall will be 75 percent occupied come ribbon cutting day. A few of the higher-end tenants, notably Nordstrom, will open later in the month. From the Lookout News: The 550,000-square-foot open-air mall stands three stories high...
Only if you have a bachelor's degree or higher. For those with only a limited education, the going has never been tougher.
Governor's race dead even, CPK sale efforts may be fading, Time erects pay wall, and Tesla stock keeps falling.
Tuesday, Jul. 6
The oceanfront house in OC that had been home to Sandra Bullock and Jesse James is now listed at $4,995,000, down $1.7 million
The April-June quarter brought investments of about $1.6 billion in Southern California.
In case you missed it, a Bev Hills judge ruled that the actress violated the terms of her probation.
L.A.'s former mayor has been making his case for pension reform and health costs, two areas he sees as crippling L.A.'s fiscal outlook.
More start-ups mean more jobs - simple as that. But not nearly enough is being done to encourage those start-ups.
It's all about jobs and a lack of leadership. Sigh....
Some depressing news: The more education someone has, the longer the average length of unemployment.
When considering a transfer from one city to the next, just look at the weekly promotions at Ralphs.
More vacant office space, no progress in port talks, Miramax sale might be at hand, and LAX to reopen observation deck.
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