It is licensed and published in Taiwan by Blu on May 8 , 2007 . The manga is licensed in North America by Sharp Point Press .
It is licensed and published in Taiwan by Blu on 8 May 2007 , and is licensed by Sharp Point Press in North America .

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yes

The Hyslop farm was named after Henry Scudder , who was employed by the founder of the Agronomy Department , George Hyslop , when he opened the department in 1907 .
The Hyslop farm was named after Henry Scudder , who was hired by Agronomy Department founder George Hyslop when he opened the department in 1907 .

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yes

Rufinus ( '' floruit '' 431 -- 432 ) was an important prefect of the East , one of the most pretorian officials of the Eastern Roman Empire .
Rufinus ( '' floruit '' 431 -- 432 ) was a important prefect of the East , one of the most praetorian officials of the Eastern Roman Empire .

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yes

Some commercial microwave noise generators use Avalanche diodes to create a large excess noise that can be switched on and off .
Some commercial microwave noise generators use avalanche diodes to create a large excess noise figure that can be turned off and on .

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yes