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Pritchett's dilemma is this: He suspects that a wiley student--perhaps a disgruntled Review staffer--sabatoged the paper's computer system in order to embarrass its editors. But given the Review's history of outlandish behavior, who'd believe...
TREND TRACKING by Gerald Celente, with Tom Milton (Wiley; $24.95). Far better than the best-selling Megatrends, this analysis of current economic, social and political conditions foresees disgruntled voters flocking to a third party, a return to the idealism of the '60s and career opportunities in such fields as education, solar energy and marine biology. But avoid cookie franchises. The world, say the authors, "doesn't need a new chocolate chip cookie...
Last Wednesday night, the first performance in a series of three fall concerts, upheld that tradition. This performance featured a trio of accomplished musicians who provided the audience with a rare mix of engaging music and honest poise. Menahem Pressler performed on piano, Isidore Cohen on violin, and Peter Wiley on cello. While all three are of excellent caliber, Pressler led the others with his precise and intensely expressive gestures. He was the artistic engine which drove them to create such effective music...
...third movement began with a well-crafted call-and-response between the strings and the piano. Cohen and Wiley did well to keep the gestures simple; their two-part counterpoint maintained greatness through its simplicity. Pressler's response was more richly done but still appropriate, and Cohen's relaxation during this movement significantly improved his tone and clarity. The final chord floated away beautifully...
...highlight of the fourth movement was the emergence of the cello in a high, dramatic melody. Wiley, who had not shown much character or charisma until then, displayed impressive musicianship and intensity...