Maria Callas was born in New York City in 1923 to Greek parents. The uniqueness of her angelic voice and her unmatched artistry of interpreting operatic music are the reasons why she was an opera superstar. Ms. Callas passed away in 1977. The soundtrack is "Suicidio!" from "La Gioconda" by Amilcare Ponchielli.
Claudia Cardinale is immortalized in Federico Fellini's classic film, "8 1/2". Her entrance in that movie is one of the most memorable moments in the history of cinema. At the height of her career, Ms. Cardinale, born in Tunisia to Italian parents, was an international superstar; her pictures frequently graced the covers of magazines everywhere.
"The Godfather" saga (Part 1 & 2) is not only a grand cinematic achievement to be studied by film students for generations to come, it is also a rare collection of great performances by "method gods" such as Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Nero, Robert Duvall, and John Cazale, whose screen presence will forever be admired by actors everywhere.
To many of us, Leonardo da Vinci was a great artist/engineer/arch itect/inventor/futur ist, not just a plot device in a popular novel. 500 years ago, he envisioned futuristic (back then) concepts such as helicopter, tank, and solar power. An ultimate scientist/artist, da Vinci was much more than "the guy who did Mona Lisa and The Last Supper". The soundtrack is by Robert Schumann.
Latin music legend Tito Puente was the composer of "Oye Como Va", which Carlos Santana, the son of a Mexican mariachi violinist, recorded with his band in 1970.
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Elizabeth Taylor's life story reads like the history of Hollywood. The two-time Oscar winner was born in England to American parents, started acting at 9, and made $100 a week for her role in Lassie Come Home when she was 11. This video celebrates her romantic roles with Montgomery Clift, Rock Hudson, James Dean, and Paul Newman. The soundtrack is "Somethin' Stupid" by Frank and Nancy Sinatra.
It's heartbreaking to read Billie Holiday's biography, yet we're blessed that her immense talent was preserved in the recordings during her short life. The soundtrack, "The End of a Love Affair", was recorded in 1958, one year before her death at the age of 44.
Ingrid Bergman (1915 - 1982) was born in Sweden. The 3-time Oscar winner worked with Hitchcock in "Spellbound", "Notorious", and "Under Capricorn", and co-starred with Hollywood leading men such as Cary Grant, Gary Cooper, and Humphrey Bogart. Her daughter, Isabella Rossellini, was once married to Martin Scorsese.
At 14, Jodie Foster was nominated for an Oscar for her memorable role in "Taxi Driver". Ms. Foster went on to win Oscar twice for "The Accused" and "The Silence of the Lambs". The soundtrack is "Cherish The Day" by Sade.
This is a tribute to Fred Astaire. Although primarily successful in Hollywood, Fred Astaire's artistry is held in high esteem by legendary classical dancers such as Balanchine, Nureyev, and Baryshnikov. The soundtrack is "Do You Wanna Dance" by The Mamas & the Papas.
Disappearing pensions make lives less secure - Detroit Free Press Through most of his working life, steelworker Ray West looked toward a secure retirement. His company pension was expected to bring in around $30,000 a year, his union contract promised retiree health coverage and he had 401(k) savings of about $50 ...
Retirement planning: Nest egg or goose egg? - Minneapolis Star Tribune Since 1987, the S&P has averaged over 10%. The average equity investor in the S&P 500 has averaged 4.5%. What gives? During times like … read more these, people panic and move out after a downturn. When the markets start turning around, they get ...
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The stranger among us - CNN Money When hiring, Ivy League degrees are less important than experience in managing your type of firm and the challenges it faces. Tap an executive-search consultant to make sure your offered salary is in the right range, and consider setting up a profit ...
Middle-class Americans' retirement at risk - Leaf Chronicle Through most of his working life, steelworker Ray West looked toward a secure retirement. His company pension would bring in around $30,000 a year, his union contract guaranteed retiree health coverage and he had 401(k) savings of about $50,000 ...
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