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.
Nov 18, 2010
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.
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.
Report: Iraqi athlete stabbed at Asian Games
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.
The 'Harry Potter' phenomenon: 7 surprising facts
Friday's box office debut of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 marks the beginning of the end of J.K. Rowling's beloved fantasy saga. (Watch the movie trailer.) In the real world, however, the Harry Potter phenomenon will inevitably keep generating ripple effects. The series' impact can already be seen in everything from a spike in owl poaching in India to the creation of a earthbound Quidditch league in U.S. colleges. Here are seven other ways that Potter mania has played out in the real world:
The NYT's 'sympathetic' Palin profile: 5 key takeaways
The New York Times has published a 7,800-word profile of Sarah Palin by writer Robert Draper who spent time with the Alaskan conservative during the weeks leading up to the 2010 midterm elections. It's an "excellent piece of reporting," says Matthew Continetti at the Weekly Standard, a "sympathetic" take on Palin that really "gets the governor right." The article is certainly no hit job, says Greg Mitchell at The Nation. In fact, Draper "barely presses her on key issues, and doesn't talk to a single critic." But he does dig up plenty of details about what life is like in "Palin World." Here's a rundown of 5 key talking points:
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- Uneasy House Democrats keep Pelosi as their leader (AP)
- Murkowski becomes 1st write-in senator since '54 (AP)
- Gitmo detainee acquitted of all but 1 charge in NY (AP)
- Facing setbacks, Obama presses his foreign policy (AP)
- Feds holding firm on intrusive airport security (AP)
- GM launching IPO, ending government majority stake (AP)
- Qantas: 40 engines on A380s need to be replaced (AP)
Should Bristol Palin have been kicked off 'Dancing With the Stars'?
Sarah Palin supporters have reportedly taken to Twitter to help shimmy Bristol Palin into a "Dancing with the Stars" win.
Best Opinion: HitFix, Politics and World News, Jezebel
The midterm elections may be behind us, but we're still a country divided. Last night, on "Dancing with the Stars", Bristol Palin made it to the finals while competitor Brandy was sent home in what's being called "the most shocking — and
Nov 17, 2010
FoxNews.com - Israeli Strike Kills 2 Accused in BBC Kidnapping
Nov. 17: Palestinians gather around a destroyed car after an explosion in Gaza City.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – An Israeli airstrike ripped through a car in Gaza City on Wednesday, killing two militants accused of helping kidnap a British Broadcasting Corp. journalist in March 2007, officials said.
Iraq president opposes Tariq Aziz's death sentence
BAGHDAD–Iraq's president declared on Wednesday that he will not sign off on the hanging of Tariq Aziz, joining the Vatican and others in objecting to the death sentence for a man who for years was the international face of Saddam Hussein's regime.
House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader
By CHARLES BABINGTON, Associated Press Charles Babington, Associated Press – 35 mins ago
WASHINGTON – House Democrats elected Nancy Pelosi to remain as their leader Wednesday despite massive party losses in this month's congressional elections that prompted some lawmakers to call for new leadership. Pelosi, the nation's first female House speaker, will become minority leader when Republicans
Eva Longoria Files For Divorce
The actress filed for divorce Wednesday from basketball star Tony Parker, People magazine reports.
Eva’s documents were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court just one day after her rep denied that Parker had done the same in a Texas court.
The cause of the split wasn’t immediately revealed, but reports earlier today claimed Eva discovered Tony had been exchanging personal texts with a mutual female friend for nearly a year.
Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Wedding: Place Your Bets!
According to a report, British oddsmaker Ladbrokes is accepting bets on the specifics surrounding the month and location of the Royal wedding.
Katie Price: Precious Love Lady
The model/author posed in a busty top and short pink wig at the Worx as the paparazzi snapped up plenty of pics.
Green Lantern: Brand New Trailer Released
With the flick hitting theaters on June 17, the trailer shows the “Van Wilder” stud playing a cocky human test pilot named Hal Jordan.
Lindsay Lohan: On the Path to Wellness
The “Mean Girls” babe looked cute in workout gear and shades as she carried a cup of joe to an awaiting vehicle that whisked her away for the day’s addiction treatment.
Emma Watson's Pixie Cut Inspiration
Once production for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two” was a wrap, the “Ballet Shoes” beauty paid a visit to the salon to have her hair chopped.
Eva Longoria Files for Divorce from Tony Parker
According to insiders, the "Desperate Housewives" actress has filed paperwork on Wednesday (November 17) to end her three and a half year marriage with the San Antonio Spurs guard.
Cheerful Britney Spears: Calabasas Chick
The "Gimme More" singer toted an iced coffee and a pastry snack while taking in the holiday lights at the west coast retail locale.
Kim Kardashian: Dash SoHo Sexy
The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" darling looked flawless as she offered up a wave to gathered fans and photogs during a visit to her recently opened NYC Dash boutique.
Semi-Final Round Ends In Shocking Elimination On ‘Dancing’os & Videos
She left her Alaska life and family behind and spent days driving her truck to Los Angeles to compete on “Dancing with the Stars,” and it appears Bristol Palin made the right choice.
The 20-year-old single mom, and daughter of former Vice Presidential hopeful Sarah Palin, is heading to next week’s “Dancing with the Stars” final round.
Brad Pitt wants to make Chilean miners film
The trapped Chile miners
The 33 men were trapped underground for more than two months after their mine collapsed in Copiapó, northern Chile Photo: EPA
By Jon Swaine in New York 5:45PM GMT 15 Nov 2010
Brad Pitt is hoping to turn the story of the trapped Chilean miners
Iraq president refuses to sign execution order for Tariq Aziz
Jalal Talabani, the Iraqi president, has said he will not sign an execution order for Tariq Aziz, the former deputy of dictator Saddam Hussein sentenced to death last month over the persecution of Islamic parties.
Iraq's high tribunal passed a death sentence on Aziz, once the international face of Saddam's government, in late October.
Qantas plane turned back after bird strike
A Qantas jet was forced to return to Johannesburg after a bird strike damaged one of its engines, the latest in a series of incidents at the Australian airline since an engine failure on an Airbus A380 nearly two weeks ago.
Nazi spaceship film sparks UFO debate
The Finnish sci-fi comedy 'Iron Sky' centres on real-life SS officer Hans Kammler who was said to have made a significant breakthrough in antigravity experiments towards the end of WW2.
Germany raises security alert after attack warnings
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany said on Wednesday it had strong evidence Islamist militants were planning attacks in the next two weeks and ordered security at potential targets such as train stations and airports to be tightened.
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