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Weve all had moments wed rather forget,but fewof us also have the codes to unlock a nuclear arsenal
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I've been reading a wonderful book called Extraordinary Popular
Delusions and the Madness of Crowds. It was written in 1841 by
Charles Mackay and is a delightful romp through human folly. It
proves yet again that there is absolutely nothing foolish done today
that has not already been thought of in the past. My favourite
relates to an early 18th-century financial disaster known as 'The
South Sea Bubble', when people bought speculative shares in
companies in the hopes of earning great fortunes. So insane was
their disregard as to the actual nature of these ventures that
shares were sold, for ...
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Bernstein's 80th Birthday Celebration Continues With Full Redesign of Official Web Site Courtesy N2K's Music Boulevard and the Estate of Leonard Bernstein
PR Newswire
; ...Boulevard Network and the Estate of Leonard Bernstein today announced the launch of...continuing artistic legacy of Leonard Bernstein. Originally introduced November...Philharmonic, the official Leonard Bernstein Web site is one of the most...
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Leonard Bernstein's Family Donates Archives
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered
; ...hundreds of recordings that are the bequest of Leonard Bernstein, arguably the biggest legend in American...s journal. NINA BERNSTEIN, Daughter of Leonard Bernstein: [reading from Leonard Bernstein's journal] Jerry R- that would be Robbins...
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Leonard Bernstein's 75th birthday being celebrated in variety of ways. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
; ...Wednesday the music world marks Leonard Bernstein's 75th birthday, but he won...events: On Wednesday, the Leonard Bernstein Society will release on VHS...between 1958 and 1970. ``Leonard Bernstein's 75th,'' a concert featuring...
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Remembering a Day in the Life of Leonard Bernstein
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered
; ...when the usually tempermental Leonard Bernstein showed remarkable patience and...Host: Composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein died five years ago this week...large. NOAH ADAMS: Of course, Leonard Bernstein is also recalled as a showy...
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Leonard Bernstein - An American Life Jan. 1st on KCRW and KCRW.com
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire
; ...hour documentary series, Leonard Bernstein: An American Life.Produced...life and work of musical titan Leonard Bernstein, narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon. Leonard Bernstein(1918-1990) was a conductor...
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Leonard Bernstein - An American Life Jan. 1st on KCRW and KCRW.com.
PR Newswire
; ...hour documentary series, Leonard Bernstein: An American Life. Produced...life and work of musical titan Leonard Bernstein, narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon. Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) was a conductor...
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Profile: Leonard Bernstein's rise to fame
Transcript from: Weekly Edition (NPR)
; 00-00-0000 Profile: Leonard Bernstein's rise to fame Host: LAURIE...probably heard of conductor Leonard Bernstein. His fame transcends the genre...Schumann to West Side Story. Leonard Bernstein died 10 years ago this month...
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Leonard Bernstein Conducts His Own Music.
PR Newswire
; ...PRNewswire/ -- The legacy of Leonard Bernstein -- as a conductor, composer...colleague Humphrey Burton. Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) launched himself...contemporary music. A release of Leonard Bernstein conducting his own music is...
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Appreciations; Leonard Bernstein, Maestro to the Masses; The Showman, From Stage to Screen
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post
; Leonard Bernstein conducted himself splendidly. He...bustling capital of world culture, Leonard Bernstein's city. Not by coincidence, many...that in the '50s and '60s when Leonard Bernstein expanded his horizons to include...
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LEONARD BERNSTEIN, by Humphrey Burton; Doubleday (594 pages, $25). (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
; Leonard Bernstein's life could be summed...in his new book, ``Leonard Bernstein.'' Bernstein trained...Burton says, the young Bernstein decided on a life in public...her upright piano when Leonard was 10. He recalled...
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