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To: Carl Worth who wrote (51116)	2/21/2004 7:08:38 PM
From: E.J. Neitz Jr	Respond to of 53068

Economic and social problems have always presented challenges to every nation and generation and ours is no different. In my view we live in a great country and are fortunate to have the leadership and opportunities that citizens of other countries will never see.

To: Carl Worth who wrote (51116)	2/22/2004 10:29:25 PM
From: Larry S.	Respond to of 53068

Eisner Open to 'Really Spectacular' Bid Friday February 20, 11:05 pm ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Michael Eisner, facing a looming takeover bid from Comcast Corp. and under fire from dissident shareholders, said the board was open to a "really spectacular" offer but would not give away the company. ADVERTISEMENT Comcast, the largest U.S. cable company, last week made an all-stock offer for Disney currently worth $48 billion. The board turned down the offer as too low and Eisner, interviewed by Larry King on cable channel CNN, declined to name a price for Disney. "Ah, please!" he said, adding that he would not give away sports channel ESPN and other premier brands. Eisner faced criticism from some callers, including one who said that Disney's California Adventure, the company's second Southern California park, only had one good ride. "Obviously I don't agree," Eisner said, listing attractions added since the park opened in 2001. Eisner said he believed he had the full support of the Disney board in the face of the Comcast bid and criticism from dissident shareholder Roy Disney. Comcast is also a Disney customer and is negotiating a new contract with ESPN. ESPN cut deals on Thursday with Comcast rivals Cox Communications Inc. and Charter Communications Inc., and Eisner said he would like to charge Comcast more. "Just because I feel that way," he said. ----------------------------------------------------------- so. maybe MSFT joining CMCSA is not so crazy after all. larry