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Some of his most famous works include: The Brandenburg Concertos, the Well-Tempered Clavier, Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (often played at Halloween), and The Art of Fugue.
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Tempered optimism was on display last night at New York University, where David Carr, media columnist for the Times, led a panel discussion entitled: "The Case for Media Optimism: What's Working and Why."
Rob Fishman: Media Grandees Optimistic for Future, Noncommittal to Present
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Now I can listen to the entire Well Tempered Clavier and not notice the vocal accompaniment; I would probably miss it.
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Tempered safety glass is installed according to local building codes in areas of homes where breakage might be of particular concern, such as windows and doors close to the floor or near a stairway or landing.
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Tempered, though, with tragic pasts a lynching, an alleged death-by-alligator and dim prospects, it's dark and brooding comedy.
James Scarborough: The Sugar Bean Sisters, Little Fish Theatre, San Pedro, CA
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His suggested motto for the Pakistani police: Brutality Tempered by Torpor.
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Tempered optimism was on display last night at New York University, where David Carr, media columnist for the Times, led a panel discussion entitled: "The Case for Media Optimism: What's Working and Why."
Rob Fishman: Media Grandees Optimistic For Future, Noncommittal To Present
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Tempered optimism was on display last night at New York University, where David Carr, media columnist for the Times, led a panel discussion entitled: "The Case for Media Optimism: What's Working and Why."
Rob Fishman: Media Grandees Optimistic For Future, Noncommittal To Present
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Tempered optimism was on display last night at New York University, where David Carr, media columnist for the Times, led a panel discussion entitled: "The Case for Media Optimism: What's Working and Why."
Rob Fishman: Media Grandees Optimistic For Future, Noncommittal To Present
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Tempered, though, with tragic pasts a lynching, an alleged death-by-alligator and dim prospects, it's dark and brooding comedy.
James Scarborough: The Sugar Bean Sisters, Little Fish Theatre, San Pedro, CA
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