Universal stories:
Just what is NBC Universal worth? GE, Vivendi battle it out
Nov 20th, 2009 - NY Daily News
General Electric and Vivendi are at least $1 billion apart in their valuation of the French group's stake in NBC Universal, the Financial Times said, dampening hopes of a swift sale.
Fans scream with delight for 'Twilight: New Moon'
Nov 20th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
They were 99.9% sure they were going to love it.
The reason they were so certain was that, first, they had been standing in line under a bright shaft of beaming signs for hours at Universal CityWalk Cinemas -- and second...Vivendi Wants to Exit NBC, Deal Is 'Complex,' CFO Capron Says
Nov 19th, 2009 - Bloomberg
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Vivendi SA would like to sell its 20percent stake in NBC Universal and has to take a decision in thenext three weeks on a transaction that could be “complex,”Chief Financial Officer Philippe Capron said.
AP Poll: People embrace protecting the environment, but don't always walk the walk
Nov 18th, 2009 - baltimoresun
WASHINGTON (AP) - A solid majority of Americans recognize the need to help the environment, although there are some things - like buying a hybrid car or taking mass transit - that people often talk about...
Quality universal childcare for £9bn a year? A bargain
Nov 16th, 2009 - guardian.co.uk
The government looks set to revise its plan to abolish tax relief on childcare vouchers: it is "listening", as it should. Naturally the hostile press shouts "u-turn" and "embarrassing climbdown", but it need be no such thing...



