Pericarditis is divided into '' chronic '' and '' acute '' forms depending on the time and duration .
Depending on the time of presentation and duration , pericarditis is divided into '' chronic '' and '' acute '' forms .

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yes

Belson as Visual Director programmed live kinetic visuals and Jacobs programmed electronic music and audio experiments .
Belson as audio director programmed kinetic live visuals , and Jacobs programmed electronic music and visual experiments .

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no

The incumbent mayor , Joseph A. McArdle , won a divided Republican primary against Councilman John Herron and the Register of Wills Joseph Mackrell .
Incumbent mayor John Herron won a divided Republican Primary against Councilman Joseph A. McArdle and Register of Wills Joseph Mackrell .

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no

In late 2003 , he told an interviewer that his favorite bassists were Mike Mills ( R.E.M . ) , Johnny Gayden ( Albert Collins Band ) and Charles Mingus .
In late 2003 , he told an interviewer that his favorite bassists were Charles Mingus ( RM ) , Mike Mills ( Albert Collins Band ) , and Johnny Gayden .

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no