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Jean Leon ( Ángel Ceferino Carrión Madrazo ,  Santander ,  1928  -  Los Angeles ,  1996 ) , was an extraordinary individual. He had a rare instinct for staying ahead of his time. He also had the romantic gifts of a visionary, driven by a dynamic and tireless personality when facing enormous challenges and obstacles. It is a thrilling story, captured in a video inspired by the real life of the winery's founder. Journey through time from the late 1940s until the present. Revisit the glamour and style of a bygone era and discover the surprising experiences of a visionary man who achieved two of his biggest dreams: to create the most prestigious restaurant in Hollywood and to make a wine that would delight his select clientele. Many wines have a story to tell. But few tell one as incredible as the story of Jean Leon.

( May 2, 2012) Following a three minute introduction by Steven Ericsson-Zenith, Jack Copeland discusses Alan Turing's impact on information technology. Turing is often considered to be one of the greatest minds in the 20th century, and Copeland looks at how many of Turing's ideas lie behind some of information technology's most fundamental theories  

Born July 18, 1918, Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa. Before he rose to that office, however, Mandela was an anti-apartheid hero and an advocate for equal rights and freedoms in his home country. This made him an enemy of the government, and his actions as a protester led to him being targeted. He was eventually arrested and spent almost thirty years in prison, before finally being released in 1990. He went on to negotiate the end of apartheid rule, and became president of South Africa. After his retirement, he continued to help improve conditions across the world.