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Friday morning, November 05, 2004
FEATURES
It's called the National Basketball Association but the NBA is quickly becoming a very international sports league. Host Kai Ryssdal talks to Marketplace's Business of Sports commentator Diana Nyad about the opportunities for transforming NBA games into global events.
November Sweeps: It's that time of year when the TV networks roll out their biggest and best shows. They hope the bigger audiences will translate to bigger bucks from advertisers. Will they succeed? Host Matthew Algeo talks to Variety's Michael Speier about how they're trying to glue you to the tube.
What do women fighting AIDS in Africa have in common with an Avon lady from Anytown, USA? You may be surprised. Eric Whitney reports how some typical suburban sales tactics are being used to take on a deadly disease.
NEWSCAST
From New York: Ashley Milne-Tyte looks at the accuracy of Vegas bettors vs. the markets on the presidential election.
From Washington: Gretchen Cook looks at economic opportunities for Palestinians now that Yasser Arafat's leadership has ended.
From the Americas Desk: Dan Grech explores whether Brazil's beef production boom will continue now that U.S. and Canadian mad cow fears have subsided.
From Los Angeles: Brian Watt reports on a patent infringement suit brought against Amazon.com...
From Seattle: Cathy Duchamp has a story on how the PC industry is trying to gain lost ground this Christmas shopping season.
From Beijing: Jocelyn Ford reports the world's big box stores are invading China.
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