Problem: The Darkest Hour was founded on 23 September 1995 and initially consisted of singer Matt Maben , guitarist John Henry , bassist Mike Schleibaum and drummer Raul Mayorga .
Darkest Hour was formed on September 23 , 1995 , and initially consisted of vocalist Matt Maben , guitarist John Henry , bassist Mike Schleibaum and drummer Raul Mayorga .
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He also served as chairman of the Long Island branch of the North Shore division of the American Jewish Congress .
He has also served as chairman of the North Shore branch of the Long Island Division of the American Jewish Congress .

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1. Two other authors have managed this Hilary Mantel ( 1988 and 2001 ) and Peter Carey ( 2009 and 2012 ) since then .
2. Two other authors have since managed this -- Peter Carey ( in 1988 and 2001 ) and Hilary Mantel ( in 2009 and 2012 ) .
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Wu Xiang ( d. 1644 ) was a general of the Ming Dynasty and the father of Wu Sangui .
Wu Sangui ( died 1644 ) was a general of the Ming Dynasty and the father of Wu Xiang .
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Sometimes , small mammals , including bats , are eaten , but very rarely are insects caught .
Small mammals , including bats , are sometimes eaten but insects are caught only very rarely .

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The magazine was located in Paris , but was published by Gerald Duckworth and Company in London .
The magazine was based in Paris but was published in London by Gerald Duckworth and Company .

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yes