QUES: The Belgian probe centred on allegations that certain cereals firms were tipped off about prices two hours before they were officially available .

He said the allegations were that certain cereals companies were tipped off to grain prices two hours before they were officially available .

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QUES: Mills affected by Thursdays announcement are sawmills in Grande Cache , Alta . , Carrot River , Sask . , Chapleau , Ont . , and Aberdeen , Wash .

They are located in Grande Cache , Alta . , Carrot River , Sask . , Chapleau , Ont . , and Aberdeen , Wash .

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ANS: yes

QUES: Although Prempro pills were used in the study , the researchers said they had no evidence that other brands were safer .

Athough Prempro pills were used in the study , the researchers say they have no evidence that other brands are safer .

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yes