The flag of the Western Province , was adopted in 1987 for the western province of Sri Lanka .
Sri Lanka 's flag was adopted in 1987 for the Western Province of Western Province .

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Following a merger with Republic Airlines in 1979 , North Central became Southern Airways , which merged into Northwest Airlines in 1986 .
Following a merger with Republic Airlines in 1979 , North Central Southern Airways , merged into Northwest Airlines in 1986 .

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The area is connected to the internal Nevada Test Site ( NTS ) road network , with paved roads leading west to Mercury and south to Yucca Flat .
The area is connected to the internal road network of the Nevada Test Site ( NTS ) , with paved roads leading to the west to Mercury and south to Yucca Flat .

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A second portion is exposed to a universal allergy such as pokeweed to serve as a positive control .
A second portion is exposed to a universal allergen , such as Pokeweed , to serve as a positive control .

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yes