January 30 - February 5, 2011
Friday, Feb. 4
The pushback is notable - and perhaps reflective of the trouble that AEG and the downtown cheerleaders might have in getting this thing through.
This business about the president not raising taxes is a crock.
The NFL commissioner once again responded to a question about football in L.A. without really answering it.
This clips was uploaded to YouTube by an Egyptian blogger named Kamal Nabil.
Since the recovery has been so halting, these government reports take on an inflated importance - flaws and all.
Could this be true? Is NBC - and now Comcast - so thin-skinned?
This time it's his snide remarks about NYT reporters being detained in Cairo.
Weather blamed for weak job numbers, unexpected business for Northrop, big architecture firm moves downtown, and Mattel sued over Bratz.
The report is so weird, so bifurcated, that you'll probably hear lots of explanations, starting with the weather.
Thursday, Feb. 3
It's not surprising that so little has been written about the L.A.-based company. Let's face it, this is insurance we're talking about.
The popular conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic will be staying on through the 2018-2019 season.
Did Kenneth Cole really use the uprising in Egypt help trumpet his new Spring line?
They're not out to totally screw their clients, says the bestselling business writer, but...
Chapman University's employment index rose in the fourth quarter to its highest level since the second quarter of 2008.
How on earth are these folks going to live once they're unable to work? Hint: Social Security won't be enough.
Oil prices edging higher, AEG taking on Ticketmaster, feds target Inland Empire bankers, and Long Beach women's conference dropped.
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Parent News Corp reported that the social networking site had a loss of $156 million in the second quarter.
Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Speaker John Pérez dismissed the idea of an environmental exemption on the downtown stadium plan.
They just reversed the kill switch. That's really all you need to know.
Keep an eye out for the peripheral expenses that will be shouldered on the city - stuff that AEG head Tim Leiweke would never bring up during a press conference
As part of the Drucker Business Forum series, Broadcom CEO Scott McGregor will be in conversation with Financial Times West...
Councilman Paul Krekorian wonders what the rush is about in approving a downtown stadium plan.
Big job gain in January, more flights canceled out of L.A., AEG wants exemptions for stadium, and City Council whittles budget.
Tuesday, Feb. 1
This morning's chat looks at the retrial between Mattel and Bratz maker MGA Entertainment and the public offering by Demand Media.
As part of any restructuring, one source said, at least 150 stores would likely close (the retailer has around 650 locations).
Pretty good earnings and economics news made for a strong day.
Al Arabiya reports that he will not run in the upcoming election, but will remain in office until his term ends in September.
The L.A. billionaire has proposed a nifty stadium plan in the City of Industry, but I'm afraid it's no match for the well-orchestrated push for a downtown stadium.
As part of the Drucker Business Forum series, Scott McGregor will be in conversation with Financial Times West Coast Editor...
Egyptian economy on life support, Brown facing big hurdles, Farmers Insurance cuts NFL stadium deal, and Web running out of addresses.
Monday, Jan. 31
The governor spoke for less than 15 minutes, telling lawmakers that "California faces a crisis that is real and unprecedented."
Steve Hayden had been creative director of Chiat/Day, the L.A.-based ad agency that came up with the legendary Super...
John Barry, the great film composer who has died at the age of 77, clearly hit upon the right mix of sex, adventure, and elegance in composing many of the early Bond films.
Wall Street seemed to disconnect from Egypt today, with the Dow gaining 68 points.
Scott McGregor will be talking about privacy issues, the digital living room, and fostering innovation, among other topics
Somebody recorded an edition of the "Today" show that has Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel trying to understand this @ stuff.
Egypt doesn't have much of it, certainly when compared with Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Egypt rattles oil markets, Brown presents his case tonight, no housing crisis in San Marino, and Disney's Bob Iger gets 30 percent pay bump.
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