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Everyone wants to paint a rosier than it is picture on the industry and the economy.  I've been looking for things to write and have only heard some of the not-so-good stories.

Today's summary from bizjournals.com had a few stories that portray some of the problems, one of which has an upside for anyone who needs to book in San Francisco in August 2o09.

The other story told of the halt in Marriott