Scripps Howard News Service BUSINESS budget for Friday, June 15, 2007

This is the Scripps Howard News Service BUSINESS budget for Friday, June 15, 2007. If you have questions or comments, SHNS editors can be reached at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives visit our Web site at www.shns.com.

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

BOOK-BIZ (Ortiz, Sacramento Bee) -- As the release of the latest Harry Potter book beckons, everyone's excited, right? Wrong. With deep discounting of 'Deathly Hallows,' booksellers face bleak profit prospects. 800.

CARBUYING101 (McGuire, Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune -- Column) -- Smart car-buying tips for everyone. 750.

IN-STORECLINIC (Davis, SHNS) -- Patients visiting a SmartCare clinic at Wal-Mart receive a pager so they can shop while waiting to see medical personnel. 800. With photo: SH07F144INSTORECLINIC

LINKEDIN (Stafford, The Oklahoman) -- "MySpace for grownups" emerging as a major source for networking opportunities. 650.

PROMOTIONSTRESS (Sostek, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) -- Moving up, stressing out: Getting promoted among the most challenging life changes. 600.