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Anthony Malkin Interview on Election, Obama from Nov. 3 - Video - Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) -- Anthony Malkin, president of Malkin Properties LLC, discusses yesterday's midterm election and the potential impact on U.S. businesses and the economy. Richard Grasso, former chief executive officer of the New York Stock Exchange, also speaks. They talk with Betty Liu on Bloomberg Television's "In the Loop."

Morgan Stanley's Flanagan Interview - Video

(Bloomberg) -- Kevin Flanagan, chief fixed-income strategist at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, talks about Federal Reserve monetary policy and the impact quantitative easing measures may have Treasuries. Flanagan speaks with Betty Liu on Bloomberg Television's "In the Loop."

Darling Interview on Irish Banks , Nov 18, 2010

(Bloomberg) -- Former U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling talks about the prospects for a proposed bailout to shore up Ireland's finances and banks. Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said in Dublin today that he would welcome the creation of “substantial contingency capital funding” for

GE Survey Finds Midsize Companies See Better Economy

GE Capital, one of the biggest lenders to small and midsize U.S. companies this year, said a survey showed most chief financial officers see improved capital access, low to moderate economic growth and “healthy” hiring.

Google Boost Expands To New Cities | SmallBusinessNewz

Google Boost, the search advertising program meant to give participating local businesses an edge, is on the move. This week, the beta test expanded to include 11 new cities, along with the entire state of Illinois.
The cities are Atlanta, Boston, Chapel Hill, Charlottesville (Virginia), Cross Plains (Texas), Orlando, Portland (Maine), San Jose, Seattle, Washington D.C., and Wichita. Business owners in those areas might want to keep an eye on their Google Places dashboards for an invitation to arrive sometime in the next few days.

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Report: Iraqi athlete stabbed at Asian Games

By Michael Burgess at the Asian Games in Guangzhou
According to unconfirmed reports, an Iraqi athlete has been stabbed by a fellow competitor in the athletes' village.
His condition is unknown but the wounds are not believed to be life threatening.
Further details are yet to emerge but it is understood that the incident occurred on Wednesday and involved a team mate.

How good is the new 'Harry Potter'? - The Week