Former mayor Jacquelin Holzman once served as a judge , and in 2003 Ken Jennings read the first question via video .
Former mayor Jacquelin Holzman once served as a judge , and in 2003 , Ken Jennings read the first question via videotape .

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yes

The first section to open was from Maryhill west to Cliffs ( near Pasco ) , a length of , on December 15 , 1907 .
The first section to be opened was from Maryhill west to Cliffs ( near Pasco ) , a length of , on December 15 , 1907 .

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yes

The inner lip has a thin glaze on the body and Columella , whose union is very slightly concave .
The inner lip has a concave glaze on the body and columella , whose union is very slightly thinnish .

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no

The PLEO delegates typically consist of members of the Democratic National Committee , democratic members of Congress , democratic governors , and former party leaders .
The PLEO delegates usually consist of members of the Democratic Party , democratic members of Congress , democratic governors and former leaders of the Democratic National Committee .

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no