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Reports on negotiations between Walt Disney Co. and General Electric Co. (GE) over the possible purchase of NBC television network by Disney. Disagreement on price-related issues; Purchase offers of other parties interested in NBC; Negative business relations history of NBC and Disney.

The article looks at Tim Rice, author of the annual "Derby Choice Journal," which examines the horses racing in the Kentucky Derby. Rice began handing the journal out to colleagues at his brokerage firm. The article discusses the growth and popularity of Rice's annual journal, Rice's firm Rice Voelker, and his prediction of which horse will win the 2006 Kentucky Derby.

Profiles the Morefar private golf course, owned by American International Group's ousted chairman and chief executive, Maurice "Hank" Greenberg. Exclusivity of the Brewster, N.Y. golf club, which is only open to AIG employees; Description of the course, including the unique sculpture collection scattered among the holes; Atmosphere of the club.

Discusses the future of race horse Funny Cide, which has won the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness, and is seeking to win horse racing's Triple Crown when it competes in the Belmont Stakes. Number of horses that have won the Triple Crown; View that a top racehorse can be worth more siring other horses, but Funny Cide is a gelding, meaning he is incapable of siring offspring; Comments from Steven Crist, chairman of the 'Daily Racing Form' about Funny Cide's potential as a race horse for years to come; Reference to Secretariat, one of the sport's most noted horses.

The article presents an interview with musician Graham Parker that touches upon several topics including the reuniting of the musical group the Rumour, who his early musical influences were, and whether he is tired of being compared to musician Elvis Costello.

The article discusses the making of the film "Savages," directed by Oliver Stone and starring John Travolta, Salma Hayek, and Blake Lively, due to be released on July 6, 2012.

The article reviews the reality television program "Sarah Palin's Alaska," the motion picture "The Next Three Days," directed by Paul Haggis, starring Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks, and the music release "The Golem," a soundtrack to the film with the same title, by Black Francis.

The article offers information on a selection of arts and entertainment events to take place in the U.S. in November 2010, including the Miami City Ballet's "Open Barre" series, the musical "Harps and Angels," and the documentary television program "Wartorn: 1861-2010" on HBO.

The article offers information on arts- and entertainment-related events in the U.S. in October 2010 including "The Pee-wee Herman Show" at Stephen Sondheim Theatre, an annual benefit concert for the Bridge School, and the exhibit "Art of the Native Americans: The Thaw Collection" at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

The article presents a guide to arts and entertainment events in the U.S. during the week of October 1, 2010 including the film "Secretariat," starring Diane Lane, the Broadway debut of "Driving Miss Daisy," and the 10th annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival.

A calendar of arts and entertainment events in the U.S. in September 2010 is presented including the theatrical production "Das Rheingold," by Richard Wagner to be broadcast by the Metropolitan Opera in Times Square, New York City, the Fluff Festival in Somerville, Massachusetts and the exhibition "Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, and Beyond: Post-Impressionist Masterpieces From the Musée d'Orsay" at De Young Fine Arts Museum in San Francisco, California.

The article offers information on several race horses participating in the Kentucky Derby in Louisville in May 2010 of interest to horse betters including Lookin at Lucky, Mine That Bird and Awesome Act.

The article reports on a handicapping seminar where horseracing experts offered advice about how to wager on the Breeders' Cup, a two-day horse racing event. The Breeders' Cup is the supreme event of the year and is described as racing's version of the World Series, Super Bowl and World Cup combined. Horseplayers are obsessed with the intellectual challenge of trying to beat the horses as each race is an intricate puzzle of possibilities with unlimited bits of raw information to consider.

Deals with the author's experience of having a golf trip in Bandon Dunes in Oregon, discussing the concept of the trip and its cost.

Focuses on the television programs that will be launched by television networks in the U.S. in September 2005.

Features several golf courses around the world, including the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon.

Presents an article about playing golf with professional golfer Jeff Sluman.

Reports on yips and Bruce Bilton's experience with the affliction in relation to his enjoyment of golf. Description of yips as a neuropsychological condition that can cause one's hands to jerk spasmadically and uncontrollably; Destruction of many golf careers due to yips; Conducting of research on yips at the Mayo Clinic.

Discusses the stimpmeter, an instrument used to gauge the speed of golf-course greens. Impact of the stimpmeter's invention on the game of golf; Explanation of how it works; Comments of Craig Currier, superintendent of the Bethpage State Park Black golf course in New York, site of the 2002 U.S. Open tournament.

Reports on efforts of Sports Illustrated editorial director John Huey to make changes in the popular sports magazine, which Huey feels is perceived by readers as conservative and arrogant. How the circulation rate has remained static for a decade; Increasing average age of readers of the magazine; Managing editor Bill Colson's decision to step down from his position.

Reports on the Christmas song 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,' which has been recorded by folk singer James Taylor. History of the song, originally recorded by Judy Garland; How certain lyrics changed over the years, and Taylor's decision to sing the original lyrics, which were considered dark and unhappy.

Focuses on the implications of the glitches in Walt Disney Co.'s `The Lion King' CD-ROM on the advance of Hollywood in the software business. Information on the CD-ROM market; Problems in the Disney software; Comparison of Hollywood's software with the Silicon Valley software; Disney's strategy for its software business.

Comments on the entry of video-disk players as an alternative to the videocassette recorders (VCR) and its implications for the industry and the consumers. Details of the efforts of various companies in this direction; Developments at Sony Corporation; Competition in the market for video-disk players.

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of splitting rights to American films with overseas distributors. Experience of MCA Motion Picture Group at splitting rights with overseas distributors; Efforts by Universal Pictures unit of MCA and Twentieth Century Fox unit of News Corporation to acquire overseas rights.

Reports on the threat by Sidney J. Sheinberg, president, and Lew Wasserman, chairman, to resign from their posts at MCA Incorporated. Reason for the threat; Differences between MCA and Matsushita Electric Industrial Company; Possibility of sale of MCA by Matsushita.

Discusses Miramax's distribution strategy for art film `Pulp Fiction'. Its release and marketing; Information on Miramax's acquisition by Walt Disney Co.; Review of `Pulp Fiction'; Possible effects of releasing movie at large number of screens; Likely impact of Miramax's distribution strategy on `Pulp Fiction'.

Reports plan to form a new movie studio and entertainment company by Jeffrey Katzenberg, Steve Spielberg and David Geffen. Successful attempt to join top management of MCA Inc.; Role and involvement of MCA President; Difficulties in starting a new studio; Information on trio; Relationship of MCA with corporate parent Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.; Ambitions of trio.

Discusses the impact of revival of rock-and-roll on listeners over 25 years of age. Alienation of older listeners from music industry; Re-introduction of rock-and-roll songs by rock group, Nirvana; Increase in sales of rock records since 1991; Details about `adult album alternative (triple A)' radio format for older listeners; Success of Counting Crows and A&M's Sheryl Crow through triple-A format.

Discusses Walt Disney Co.'s offer to buy General Electric Co.'s NBC unit. Details of offer; Interest of other companies in NBC; Reasons behind Disney's choice of NBC; Information on talks between NBC Disney on joint programming venture; Resisting of acquisition of network in past by Disney Chairman Michael Eisner; Disney's problems; Consideration of corporate restructuring by Eisner; Financial positions of Disney and Time Warner.

Reports on Sony Corp.'s conciliatory attitude in the debate over the format of digital video disks. Sony's statement on the issue; Support for format proposed by Time Warner Inc. and Toshiba Corporation.

Reports on the possibility of threat to the alliance between Sony Corp. and Philips Electronics NV from the rival alliance between Toshiba Corp. and Time Warner Inc. supported by three consumer electronics companies. Names of the three companies; Details of the alliances and their products; Stand of the Hollywood studios regarding the alliances.

Reports on possible agreement between three Baby Bells and Walt Disney Co. to develop, market and deliver video programming to consumers. Name of the Bells; Role of Disney in the venture; Role of the Bells in the venture.

Reports the disclosure of financial results of MCA Inc.'s Geffen Records by David Geffen for 1994. Details of the dispute of the company with MCA.

Reports on negotiations by New World Communications Group Inc. to acquire Cannell Studios. Benefits of acquisition to New World; Implications of the proposed acquisition; Expansion plans of New World.

Reports on agreement by MCA Inc. and its Universal Studios unit to develop software for Enter Television Incorporated. Information on activities of Enter Television; Details of the technology agreement; Description of the services provided.

Reports the California state court judge's approval on $36 million settlement between policyholders of the insurance unit of the former First Executive Corp. and the company's former directors and auditors. Details of the same; Background of the issue.

Reports on the reduction of workers of the toymaking company Mattel Incorporated. Acquisitions by Mattel Incorporated; Cost of restructuring; Stock position of the company.

Focuses on the competition between Sony Corp. and Philips Electronics NV on one side and Toshiba Corp. and Time Warner Inc. on the other, over video disk standard. Importance of video disk for the movie market; List of technical requirements for the disk; Allegiance of Hollywood studios over the disk issue.

Reports on the hiring of Michael J. Montgomery by the `Dream Team' studio of Jeffery Katzenberg, David Geffen and Steven Spielberg as its chief financial strategist. Montgomery's stint with Walt Disney Co.; His achievements at Disney; Personal details of Montgomery.

Reports on preparation of MCA Inc. and its Japanese parent, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. for meetings in wake of visit by Herbert Allen Jr., investment banker. Information on the meetings; Information on MCA's assets; Consideration of various alternatives by Matsushita for resolving the dispute between the companies.

Reports on the appointment of Ronald L. Nelson as chief financial officer of a studio formed by Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Geffen and Steven Spielberg. Nelson's stint at Paramount Communications Inc.; Hiring of Helene Hahn by the new studio; Hahn's stint at Walt Disney Co.'s studio.

Reports on rumors about an investment by Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates in a Hollywood studio project. Denial by Microsoft; Developments in the studio project of Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Geffen and Steven Spielberg.

Focuses on the plans of Walt Disney Co. to develop and market its own video games. Details of the plans.

Focuses on the disclosure by Walt Disney Co. of its expenditure to buy back its common stock since May 1994. Details of the buyback program and its reasons; Business performance of the company in the fourth quarter ended September 30, 1994, and the fiscal 1994; Discussion on performance of the Disney film, `The Lion King,' and its theme-park.

Reports on the hiring of Allen & Co. and Michael Ovitz by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. to explore alternatives for its US-based MCA Inc. entertainment company. Details of the move; Implications of the hirings; Views of analysts on the issue.

Focuses on the plans of Bell Atlantic Corporation, Nynex Corporation and the Pacific Telesis Group to form ventures on video programming with Creative Artists Agency's Michael Ovitz. Details of the deal; Advantages of the Ovitz deal to the three Bell companies; Information on the new ventures and their prospects.

Reports appointment of George McKeon as general counsel to Hebb & Gitlin a law firm in Hartford, Connecticut. Profile of McKeon.

Reports awarding of sentence to Judy Wischer, former president of Charles H. Keating Jr.'s American Continental Corporation. Wischer as star witness for federal prosecutors in trial involving Keating; Details of savings and loan case; Possible sentence for Wischer.

Reports accusation of travel agencies in four states of defrauding airlines. Details of accusation; Arrests of individuals; Names of affected airlines; Information on fraudulent scheme; Effect on passengers affected by scheme.