Ashley was born on 1 November 1986 and is a contemporary dancer from Arizona who originally grew up in Los Angeles .
Ashley was born on 1 November 1986 and is a contemporary dancer from Los Angeles who originally grew up in Arizona .

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no

Thus the publication of local catechisms , such as the Dutch catechism , was confirmed , although Dutch views on certain theological issues within the Church remain controversial .
Thus , the issuance of Dutch catechisms , such as the Dutch Catechism , was confirmed , although local views on particular theological issues remain controversial within the Church .

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no

Other R & D officials involved in the development of Bon Air were General Andrew Talcott , Col. Thomas M. Logan , Talcott 's son and Thomas Mann Randolph Talcott .
Others involved in the development of Bon Air -- officials were General Andrew Talcott , Col. Thomas M. Logan , Talcott 's son and Thomas Mann Randolph Talcott .

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yes

In front of the broken veranda are holes for fastening wooden pillars .
In front of the broken veranda are holes for fixing wooden pillars .

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yes