(FORTUNE Small Business) – THE HEADLINES Feds Scrutinize Dot-Com Books

THE TAKE The New York Times reported that the U.S. Justice Department and the SEC are working to prosecute securities fraud in the tech sector. What's that expression? A day late and...?

[THE HEADLINES] Hawaii Offers High-Tech Tax Credits

[THE TAKE] A day late, indeed. Where are these guys getting their advice? From Flatiron Partners? (See page 22.) Aloha?! At least they're providing some quality fodder for the Scorecard.

[THE HEADLINES] Farewell to the Dot-Com Chronicle, The Industry Standard

[THE TAKE] The highly regarded weekly provided some great moments. FSB conclusion on its fate: Bad for job-seeking journalists. Great for our sister publication Business 2.0. Read it!

[THE HEADLINES] The Economy: Is the Slump Finally Coming to an End?

[THE TAKE] Beats us. Greenspan seemed to be saying so with that measly August cut. Leading indicators look better. But those darn layoffs and Middle East turmoil give us the willies.

[THE HEADLINES] Computer Associates Founder Under Fire

[THE TAKE] CA founder Charles Wang dodged a bullet in his proxy battle. He may yet end up out of work--and he may even deserve it. But jeez, it does give you pause about going public.