October 30 - November 5, 2011
Friday, Nov. 4
Without approval of the bailout, Greece will likely default on its massive debt.
As AEG and its loyal cadre of political hacks proceed with plans for a downtown stadium, it's a point worth noting
Remember, though, it's still November.
More action than for last year's championship game.
Perhaps one explanation comes from a new Des Moines Register poll that finds two-thirds of likely caucus-goers earning less than...
McCourt may be leaving town, Groupon shares open higher, no more Sunset 5, and "Funny Girl" put on hold.
Of course, the bottom line remains quite weak.
Thursday, Nov. 3
Dopey politicians perpetuate the myth because it sounds good.
There they go again.
Protesting in front of the Red Robin.
This is a nice catch for a mall that's been struggling.
An interesting look at how unscrupulous car dealers are taking advantage of low-income folks.
The number has doubled in the past two years (and jumped by 563 percent since 2005).
How higher-skilled positions are getting squeezed.
Greeks come to their senses, O'Malley interested in Dodgers, activists shut down Port of Oakland, and state lobbyists set spending records.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Just remember what troubles Fox had in selling the team seven years ago.
Producer Gavin Polone finds the city of lights to be much more accommodating.
Next year the economy will expand at between 2.5 percent and 2.9 percent.
LAX is actually a pretty safe place and certainly safer than it was following 9/11.
But there's continued gloom about the job market.
It's at least a possibility, reports Bloomberg.
Payrolls gain ground in October, good riddance to McCourt, OC Register owner sells TV stations, and city of Vallejo out of bankruptcy.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
The recession happened.
Well, sorta....
Another sign that the economy isn't quite the basket case many folks have assumed it to be.
What's really worrisome is the sense that Europe is out of control.
Daily is down to 573,000 and Sunday is down to 906,000.
This had been coming for some time.
Greece on verge of collapse, stocks taking tumble, McCourt could be nearing deal to sell Dodgers, and Honda production disrupted.
Monday, Oct. 31
Oh no - this could go on longer than the Dodger bankruptcy.
Crisis averted.
Sounds like the long-awaited ruling is due out within the hour.
Daniel Kahneman is one of the few non-economists to earn a Nobel prize in economics.
Reports of him sexually harassing women won't help matters.
It's sick to think in those terms, but that's the way this crowd operates.
Disney cuts streaming deals, mayor's ex chief of staff still on payroll, Qantas back in the air, and Mrs. Madoff talks.
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