Bear Stearns hedgie was on meds

In a bit of pre-trial drama, federal prosecutors recently placed the digital diary of Matthew Tannin into the public record. In it, the Bear Stearns hedge fund manager fretted about becoming addicted to sleeping pills some six months before the funds he co-managed blew up in the summer of 2007.

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Detroit’s jobless economy: Startups take root

In Detroit, a city with rampant unemployment, big crowds in the middle of the day may mean someone is giving out freebies.

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A hot wine startup hits ‘pause’

Greg Snell’s startup seemed to have it all — an innovative product, millions in venture capital from a top Silicon Valley firm, and a wait list of enthusiastic customers ready to shell out thousands of dollars.

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The capitalist who loves North Korea

James Kim, an American businessman turned educator, once sat in the very last place that anyone in the world would wish to be: a cold, dank prison cell in Pyongyang, the godforsaken capital of North Korea.

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Health care divides small business community

Congressional efforts to revamp the country’s healthcare system have sparked a fierce debate within the small business community, pitting owners who believe that reform would curb rising healthcare costs against neighbors who fear higher taxes. All sides of the debate were on display this summer as legislators met with their constituents around the country

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The housing recovery mirage

Is the housing bust over?

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Detroit’s jobless economy: Start-ups take root

In Detroit, a city with rampant unemployment, big crowds in the middle of the day may mean someone is giving out freebies. But on a recent workday, over 450 people packed an auditorium downtown. They weren’t looking for a hand out, sympathy or even a job application.

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Almighty dollar is not so mighty, but …

The dollar goes down. Stocks go up.

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Syfy: Not your father’s sci-fi

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Higher gas prices to hit July 4 travel

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