Activism to Business: Maine Man Builds Radio Free Maine
Roger Leisner, 50, pursues distributing taped speeches from leftist and fringe voices to free air time across the nation. He aims Radio Free Maine toward a commercial venture while stating the goal is not to earn a living. His activism began in 1965 after a draft notice while at Southern Illinois University.
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Roger Leisner
Augusta
Maine
Leisner
Radio Free Maine
Can Borden come back
In Columbus, Ohio, Borden Inc faces a $6 billion in sales but losses as former Duracell head C Robert Kidder leads a reboot. He cites stagnant investment, bloated structure, fuzzy financials, and aims to split into 11 autonomous units to restore accountability and speed up decisions. Executives applaud the plan as a path to focus and ownership.
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Columbus, Ohio
Borden Inc
C. Robert Kidder
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co
New York
Borden
Kidder
Columbus
Duracell Inc
KKR
Focus
Bruce Cohen
Rising consumer debt sparks lender concern and collector cheer
New York reports rising consumer debt drawing worry from lenders, economists, and lawmakers while debt collectors cheer. Agencies say business is booming as late payments and write-offs rise. State Collection Service in Madison expects a busy season as overdue holiday debts are pursued, highlighting the link between debt growth and collection work.
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New York
Tors
Tom Haag
State Collection Service
Madison, Wis
Detroit pet product boom feeds pig ears trend
Detroit area market watchers note dog treats like pig ears fuel a rising global pet goods boom. Industry leaders warn the market could reach into the billions as baby boomers drive demand for outdoor gear collapsible bowls and gourmet items.
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Detroit
America
Karen MacLeod
Pet Age Magazine
Joe Daher
Lou
Grosse Pointe Woods
Mich
Rover
Tea Houses Brew Soothing Market in Pacific Northwest
In Portland and Seattle a tea revival grows beyond coffee culture with formal afternoon teas for business and after-work gatherings. British owner sisters Sarah and Judith Bennett, drawing on crumpets and pies, operate Tea Gardens in Portland and offer over 300 varieties of tea from around the world, expanding a niche market.
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Portland
Seattle
Sarah Bennett
Judith
China
India
Australia
Judith Bennett
Center
Sarah
Carmel Ross
Ore
Diversity key to good mutual fund practice
Diversity offers the core defense of mutual funds against market shocks. By spreading investments across many assets, funds reduce risk and cushion bear markets, recessions, and inflation. While not guaranteeing against losses, diversification has underpinned the fund system for over seven decades.
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Good Mutual Fund
New York
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