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* William Cohan: The Bain Capital bait-and-switch (Epicurian Dealmaker counters)

* Morning Call: U.S. futures point higher, London rises early, European shares climb and the Nikkei gains.

* Phin Barnes: All VCs are tools

* Dan Munro: Healthcare delivers TKO at CES

* Dave Clarke: Silicon Valley calls help desk on Volcker Rule

* Barry Ritholtz: Is China really funding the U.S. debt?

* Andrew Hill: Why hedgies are lobbying for lower walls

* John Hussman: Imminent recession still coming

* Rusli & Protess: Silicon Valley’s ripe scent of new money

* Mark Suster: How to develop your fundraising strategy

* The next must-read tech site: PandoDaily launches

* Reversal of fortune: Ireland’s ex-richest man files for bankruptcy

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