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The movie , although released in black and white , was filmed on color film stock but on a greyscale set , and was color corrected to black and white during post-production .
The movie , although released in black and white , was filmed on color film stock but on a grayscale set .
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Van ( Armenian : Վան ; Kurdish : Wan ; Ottoman Turkish : فان ) is a city in eastern Turkey 's Van Province , located on the eastern shore of Lake Van .
Van ( Armenian Վան ) is a city in eastern Turkey and the seat of Van Province , and is on the eastern shore of Lake Van .
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The ATA is under construction at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory , 290 miles ( 470 km ) northeast of San Francisco , California .
The ATA is at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory , 290 miles ( 470 km ) northeast of San Francisco , California .
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The Allen Telescope Array ( ATA ) , formerly known as the One Hectare Telescope ( 1hT ) , was a joint effort by the SETI Institute and the Radio Astronomy Laboratory ( RAL ) at the University of California , Berkeley to construct a radio interferometer that is dedicated to astronomical observations and a simultaneous search for extraterrestrial intelligence .
The Allen Telescope Array ( ATA ) was developed by the SETI Institute and the Radio Astronomy Laboratory ( RAL ) at the University of California , Berkeley to construct a radio interferometer that is dedicated to astronomical observations .
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The first phase with 42 antennas ( ATA-42 ) is complete and became operational on 11 October 2007 .
To start , 42 antennas ( ATA-42 ) were put to work on 11 October 2007 .
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In August 2011 , short-term funding was found , and operation of the ATA was resumed on December 5 , 2011 .
In August 2011 , ATA got short-term funding .
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In the Late Middle Ages , many towns were members of the Hanseatic League .
In the Late Middle Ages many towns were members of the Hanseatic League .
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The district was established in 1994 by merging the former districts of Gardelegen , Klötze , Salzwedel and ( partially ) Osterburg .
The modern district was established in 1994 by joining the former districts of Gardelegen , Klötze , Salzwedel and part of Osterburg .
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The Altmark is a historical region that covers the territory of this district as well as parts of the neighbouring district of Stendal .
The old Altmark region , included parts of the neighbouring district of Stendal .
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In the 10th century AD , it was the eastern border province of the Holy Roman Empire ; castles were built here in order to move the borders eastwards .
In the 10th century it was the eastern border of the Holy Roman Empire .
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Carl August Steinheil in Munich was able to build a telegraph network within the city in 1835-6 .
Carl August Steinheil was able to build a telegraph network in 1835-6 .
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His assistant , Alfred Vail , developed the Morse code signalling alphabet with Morse .
Vail , his assistant , developed the Morse code signalling alphabet with Morse .
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An electrical telegraph is a telegraph that uses electrical signals , usually conveyed via telecommunication lines or radio .
The electrical telegraph is a telegraph that uses electric signals .
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In 1833 , Carl Friedrich Gauss , together with the physics professor Wilhelm Weber in Göttingen installed a 1,200 metres ( 3,900 ft ) long wire above the town 's roofs .
Carl Friedrich Gauss and Wilhelm Weber installed a 1000m long wire above the town 's roofs .
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The telegraph invented by Baron Schilling von Canstatt in 1832 had a transmitting device which consisted of a keyboard with 16 black-and-white keys .
The telegraph had a transmitting device which had a keyboard with 16 black-and-white keys .
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An electrical telegraph was independently developed and patented in the United States in 1837 by Samuel Morse .
In the United States , the telegraph was developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail .
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The vice-chancellor usually serves as the chief executive of the university .
The vice-chancellor of a university is instead the chief executive .
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A Chancellor is a leader of a college or university , usually either the executive or ceremonial head of the university or of a university campus .
A chancellor is a leader of a university or a college .
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Today the role of Lieutenant Governor is essentially ceremonial , although certain powers under Isle of Man legislation do still fall to the Governor or Governor-in-Council ( a decision on the advice , and with the approval of , the Council of Ministers ) .
Today the role of Lieutenant Governor is ceremonial , although certain powers under Isle of Man legislation do still fall to the Governor or Governor-in-Council ( a decision on the advice , and with the approval of , the Council of Ministers ) .
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The Lieutenant Governor ( Manx : Fo-chiannoort ) is the representative on the Isle of Man of the Lord of Mann ( currently Queen Elizabeth II ) .
The Lieutenant Governor ( Manx : Fo-chiannoort ) is the representative on the Isle of Man of the Lord of Mann , currently Queen Elizabeth II .
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In October 2005 Tynwald sought to change the title of the Lieutenant Governor to Crown Commissioner .
In October 2005 Tynwald wanted to change the title of the Lieutenant Governor to Crown Commissioner .
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However , he lost his role as Head of the Judiciary in 1921 , as Head of Government in 1961 , as President of the Legislative Council in 1980 and finally as President of Tynwald in 1990 .
However , he lost his role as Head of the Judiciary and as Head of Government in 1961 , as President of Legislative Council in 1980 and finally as President of Tynwald in 1990 .
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No Manx-born person has ever been appointed Lieutenant Governor , although Manx-born First Deemsters ( ex officio Deputy Governors ) have taken on the role during the transition of power between Governors , and during periods when the Lieutenant Governor is off-Island .
No Manx-born person has ever been appointed Lieutenant Governor , although Manx born First Deemsters ( ex officio Deputy Governors ) have taken on the role Governors ' terms of office , and when the Lieutenant Governor is off the Island .
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Previously the Lieutenant Governor wielded all judicial , fiscal and executive power and circa 1900 had more power over his realms than any other Commonwealth leader .
The Lieutenant Governor had all judicial , fiscal ( tax raising ) and executive power and in about 1900 had more power over the island than any other Commonwealth leader had in their colony or dominion .
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is home to the National Symphony Orchestra , the Washington National Opera , and the Washington Ballet .
The National Symphony Orchestra , the Washington National Opera , and the Washington Ballet are all inside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts .
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The Kennedy Center Honors are awarded each year to those in the performing arts who have contributed greatly to the cultural life of the United States .
The Kennedy Center Honors are given every year to the people who have greatly helped the cultural life of the United States .
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The centers of all three branches of the federal government of the United States are in the District , including the Congress , President , and Supreme Court .
Since 1800 , Washington D.C. is the home of all three branches of the U.S. government : Congress , the President , and the Supreme Court .
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They all have large , gnawing , incisors separated from grinding molar teeth by a gap , or diastema .
They all have large , biting and chewing , incisors separated from grinding molar teeth by a gap , or diastema .
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The Cricetidae are a family of rodents in the large and complex superfamily Muroidea .
The Cricetidae are a family of rodents in the large and complicated superfamily Muroidea .
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The young are typically born blind , hairless , and helpless .
The young are usually born blind , hairless , and helpless .
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Their diets are similarly variable , with herbivorous , omnivorous , and insectivorous species all being known .
Their diet is also variable , with herbivorous , omnivorous , and insectivorous species known .
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At almost 600 species , it is the second largest family of mammals , and has members throughout the New World , Asia , and Europe .
With almost 600 species , it is the second largest family of mammals , and has animals in it in the New World , Asia , and Europe .
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Yet others are burrowing animals , or ground-dwellers .
Yet others are burrowing animals , or ground-dwellers , which live in the ground .
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The cricetids are small mammals , ranging from just 5-8 cm ( 2.0-3 .1 in ) in length and 7 g ( 0.25 oz ) in weight in the New World pygmy mouse up to 41-62 cm ( 16-24 in ) and 1,100 g ( 39 oz ) in the muskrat .
The cricetids are small mammals , ranging from just 5 to 8 cm and 7 grams in weight in the New World Pygmy Mouse , up to 41 to 62 cm and 1,100 grams in the Muskrat .
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Like the Old World mice , cricetids are adapted to a wide range of habitats , from the high Arctic to tropical rainforests and hot deserts .
Like the Old World Mice , cricetids live in a wide range of habitats , in the high Arctic to tropical rainforests and hot deserts .
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The fur of most species is brownish in color , often with a white underbelly , but many other patterns exist , especially in the cricetine and arvicoline subfamilies .
Most species have brown fur , with a white colored underbelly , but there are also many other patterns , especially in the cricetine and arvicoline subfamilies .
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Some are arboreal , with long balancing tails and other adaptations for climbing , while others are semiaquatic , with webbed feet and small external ears .
Some are good at climbing , with long balancing tails and other way to help them to climb , while others can swim , with webbed feet and small external ears .
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On November 18 , 2011 , the instrumental version of the track was played during the official launch of Minecraft .
The instrumental version of the song was played during the official launch of Minecraft .
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`` Professional Griefers '' is a song by Canadian electronic music producer deadmau5 , featuring vocals by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance , and is the third single from his sixth studio album Album Title Goes Here .
Professional Griefers is a song by Canadian electronic music producer deadmau5 and features vocals from American musician Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance .
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The song is featured in the game FIFA 13 and its soundtrack .
The song was featured in the soundtrack for Electronic Arts ' FIFA 13 .
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Then on 6 July 2012 , a preview of the track was uploaded to the official deadmau5 YouTube channel .
A preview for the song was uploaded on deadmau5 's YouTube channel on July 6 , 2012 and the song was finally released on iTunes and Beatport on August 14 , 2012 .
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Professional Griefers was released on deadmau5 's album Album Title Goes Here , including a vocal mix , radio edit , and a music video .
The song is featured on deadmau5 's sixth studio album Album Title Goes Here .
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Updates , which are downloaded via the system 's Internet connection allow Nintendo to add and remove features and software .
These updates , which are downloaded through the system 's Internet connection , lets Nintendo add and take away features and software .
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Game cards can also be hot-swapped while in the menu .
Like the DSi , game cards can be swapped while in the menu .
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All updates also include all changes from previous updates .
Updates also have changes from previous versions .
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Nintendo 3DS system software is a set of updatable firmware versions and software frontend on the Nintendo 3DS video game console .
Nintendo 3DS system software is software on the Nintendo 3DS video game console that can be updated .
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On the upper screen , a special 3D animated logo is displayed for each individual app , as well as system information such as wireless signal strength , date and time , and battery life , while on the bottom screen , application icons are displayed .
On the top screen , the menu shows information such as signal strength , step count , date , time , and battery life .
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Portions of the southern border of the department are formed by the rivers Gracias a Dios and Santa Isabel .
Parts of the southern border of the department are formed by the rivers Gracias a Dios and Santa Isabel .
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The main bodies of standing water in the department are the lakes Petén Itzá , Peténchel , Quexil , Salpetén and Macanche in the center of the department ; Yaxhá and Sacnab in the east , Petexbatún in the southwest , and Perdida , Larga , La Gloria , San Diego , Mendoza , El Repasto and Lacandón in the west .
The main bodies of water in the department are the lakes Petén Itzá , Peténchel , Quexil , Salpetén and Macanche in the center of the department ; Yaxhá and Sacnab in the east , Petexbatún in the southwest , and Perdida , Larga , La Gloria , San Diego , Mendoza , El Repasto and Lacandón in the west .
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The Petén department was created by decree of the Guatemalan government on 8 May 1866 .
The Petén department was formed by the Guatemalan government on 8 May 1866 .
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The Petén department is bordered on the east by Belize and by Mexico on the north and west , with the Mexican state of Chiapas to the west , Tabasco to the northwest and Campeche to the north .
The Petén department is bordered on the east by Belize and by Mexico on the north and west .
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It is geographically the northernmost department of Guatemala , as well as the largest in size - at 12,960 square miles ( 33,600 km2 ) it accounts for about one third of Guatemala 's area .
It is also the largest in size & mdash at 12,960 square miles ( 33,600 km2 ) .
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Diverticulitis is a common digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches ( diverticula ) within the bowel wall .
Diverticulitis is a disease of the digestive system .
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The primary bowel resection is the standard procedure for diverticulitis .
The resection of the colon is the procedure most often used to treat severe diverticulitis .
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This process is known as diverticulosis , and typically occurs within the large intestine , or colon , although it can occasionally occur in the small intestine as well .
It usually occurs in the large intestine .
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The most common symptom of diverticulitis is abdominal pain .
Symptoms of diverticulitis depend on the extent of inflammation in the intestine .
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The 2009 award in medicine was the first in the Nobel Prize 's history that more than one woman has been the recipient of the Nobel Prize in a single year .
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is one of the Nobel Prizes which were created by Alfred Nobel .
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He later founded the world 's first university course on flamenco guitar , at the Rotterdam conservatory of music .
He founded the world 's first university course on flamenco guitar , at the Rotterdam conservatory of music .
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However , dissatisfied with life on the coast and seeking a new challenge , he moved to London in the late 1960s to become a soloist .
Seeking a new challenge , he moved to London he become a soloist in the late 1960s .
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Initially the star attraction in the Restaurante Antonio in Covent Garden , Peña generated so much interest among a British public previously uninitiated in Flamenco that he soon found himself sharing concerts with artists such as Jimi Hendrix , and made his solo debut at Wigmore Hall in 1967 .
Initially the star attraction in the Restaurante Antonio in Covent Garden , Peña got so much interest that he soon found himself sharing concerts with stars .
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The origins of Liszt 's improvisation in an earlier tradition of playing variations on a theme were mastered and epitomized by Johann Sebastian Bach , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , and Ludwig van Beethoven .
Many great composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Liszt were famous for their keyboard improvisations .
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Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies ( TSEs ) , also known as prion diseases , are a group of progressive conditions ( encephalopathies ) that affect the brain and nervous system of many animals , including humans .
A prion disease ( also called transmissible spongiform encephalopathy ) is a disease which is caused by prions .
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The Couesnon flows through the following departments and towns : Summer flow is typically in the range of 150 cubic feet per second ( 4.2 m3\/s ) .
The Couesnon flows through the following departments and towns : In the summer , the water flow is typically in the range of 150 cubic feet per second ( 4.2 m3\/s ) .
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Its final stretch forms the border between the historical duchies of Normandy and Brittany .
Its last stretch is the border between the historical duchies of Normandy and Brittany .
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During spring tides , a tidal bore - a wave caused by the incoming tide - can be seen working its way up the river .
During spring tides , a tidal bore - a wave caused by the tide rising - can be seen going up the river .
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These modifications , and the causeway linking Mont Saint-Michel to the mainland , have caused the buildup of mudflats .
These changes , and the causeway linking Mont Saint-Michel to the mainland , have made mudflats .
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Its historically irregular course , alternating between two beds on the north and south of the Mont Saint-Michel but eventually definitely settling to the south bed , inspired the saying `` The Couesnon 's madness placed Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy '' ( `` le couesnon en sa folie mit le Mont en Normandie '' ) , as the Mont is just to the Norman side of the river 's current mouth .
This created ( made ) the saying `` The Couesnon 's madness placed Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy '' ( in french , `` le couesnon en sa folie mit le Mont en Normandie '' ) , as the mount is just to the Norman side of the river 's mouth , now .
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the pH has been measured at 8.26 ( Hogan , 2006 ) and summer water temperature as 19 degrees Celsius in the area of the mouth .
The pH has been measured at 8.26 ( Hogan , 2006 ) .
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The Couesnon River ( French pronunciation : ( kwenɔ̃ ) ) is a river running from the département of Mayenne in north-western France , forming an estuary at Mont Saint-Michel .
The Couesnon River ( French pronunciation : ( kwenɔ̃ ) ) is a river .
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Electrical conductivity at the mouth is high even at the verge of the tidal influence .
Electrical conductivity at the mouth is high .
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On one side , the tide brings large quantities of sediment which cause large sandbars within the river .
This causes large sandbars within the river .
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However , the administrative boundary separating the two regions does not depend on the course of the river , and is about six kilometers west of the Mont. .
However , the administrative boundary which separates the two regions does not depend on the course of the river .
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In the 20th century , the Couesnon was turned into a canal , to reduce the erosion of its banks .
In the 20th century , the Couesnon was made into a canal .
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Foxe died on 18 April 1587 and was buried at St. Giles 's , Cripplegate .
Foxe died on the 8th of April 1587 and was buried at St. Giles 's , Cripplegate .
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In 1535 Foxe was admitted to Magdalen College School , where he may either have been improving his Latin or acting as a junior instructor .
In 1535 Foxe was admitted to Magdalen College School .
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Back in England , he seems to have lived for ten years at Aldgate , London , in the house of his former pupil , Thomas Howard , now Fourth Duke of Norfolk .
He lived for some time at Aldgate , London , in the house of his former pupil , Thomas Howard .
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Before leaving the Lucys , Foxe married Agnes Randall on 3 February 1547 .
Foxe married Agnes Randall on February 3 , 1547 .
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Foxe was born in Boston , in Lincolnshire , England , of a middlingly prominent family and seems to have been an unusually studious and devout child .
Foxe was born at Boston , in Lincolnshire , England of a prominent family .
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Foxe quickly became associated with John Day the printer and published works of religious controversy while working on a new martyrology that would eventually become the Actes and Monuments .
Foxe started publishing works of religious controversy and worked on a new martyrology , which would become the Foxe 's Book of Martyrs .
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Moving to Basel , Foxe worked with his fellow countrymen John Bale and Lawrence Humphrey at the drudgery of proofreading .
Foxe then removed to Basel where he lived and worked with John Bale and Lawrence Humphrey .
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Foxe was ordained deacon by Nicholas Ridley on 24 June 1550 , and his circle of friends , associates , and supporters included John Hooper , William Turner , John Rogers , William Cecil , and most importantly John Bale , who was to become a close friend and `` certainly encouraged , very probably guided , Foxe in the composition of his first martyrology .
Foxe was ordained deacon by Nicholas Ridley on June 24 , 1550 .
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The novel Jane Eyre is a first-person narrative of the title character .
Jane Eyre is a love story .
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St. John Rivers , Diana and Mary 's brother and a clergyman , saves her .
Three people , Diana , Mary , and St. John Rivers , find her and let her live with them .
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Jane Eyre \ / ˈɛər \ / ( originally published as Jane Eyre : An Autobiography ) is a novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë .
Jane Eyre is a novel written by Charlotte Brontë .
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Rivers form the principal part of the water systems of Azerbaijan .
Rivers form the main part of the water systems of Azerbaijan .
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The rivers that directly flow into the Caspian Sea , originate mainly from the north-eastern slope of the Greater Caucasus and Talysh Mountains and run along the Samur-Devechi and Lenkeran lowlands .
They come from the north-eastern slope of the Greater Caucasus and Talysh Mountains and run along the Samur-Devechi and Lenkeran lowlands .
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The Kura and Aras are the most popular rivers in Azerbaijan , they run through the Kura-Aras Lowland .
The largest rivers that flow through the country are : The rivers in Azerbaijan can be divided into three groups : The Kura and Aras are the most popular rivers in Azerbaijan .
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The molars were laterally compressed and often blunt and were probably used for shearing meat or crushing bones .
Mesonychid teeth consisted of molars which were laterally compressed and often blunt and were probably used for shearing meat or crushing bones .
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Many species are suspected of being fish-eaters , and the largest species are considered to have been scavengers .
Many species are suspected of being fish-eaters , and the largest species may have been scavengers .
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Mesonychids first appeared in the Early Paleocene , went into a sharp decline at the end of the Eocene , and died out entirely when the last genus , Mongolestes , became extinct in the Early Oligocene .
They went in decline at the end of the Eocene , and became extinct in the early Oligocene .
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The Brazilian Grand Prix ( Portuguese : Grande Prêmio do Brasil ) is a Formula One championship race which occurs at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos , a district in the city of São Paulo , Brazil .
The Brazilian Grand Prix is a Formula One championship race which occurs at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos , a district in the city of São Paulo , Brazil .
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A Brazilian Grand Prix was first held in 1972 at Interlagos , although it was not part of the Formula One World Championship .
The first Brazilian Grand Prix was first held at Interlagos in 1972 .
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As a young woman , Caroline was much sought-after as a bride .
Orphaned at an early age , Caroline grew up an intelligent , cultured and attractive woman , and was much sought-after as a bride .
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Her eldest son , Frederick , became Prince of Wales .
Both the King and Queen truly disliked their eldest son the Prince of Wales .
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In Haiti , there is a sizable percentage within the minority who are of Asian descent .
In Guyana and Haiti , there is also a very small percentage within the minority who are of Asian descent .
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One of the country 's most notable Afro-Asians is the late painter Edouard Wah who was born to a Chinese immigrant father and black Haitian mother .
Haitian painter Edouard Wah was born to a Chinese father and Haitian mother .
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Interstate 91 ( abbreviated I-91 ) is an Interstate Highway in the New England region of the United States .
Interstate 91 is an interstate on the East Coast of the United States .
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The interstate 's southern end is in New Haven , Connecticut at Interstate 95 ; its northern end is at Derby Line , Vermont , a village in the town of Derby , at the Canadian border , where it continues past the Derby Line-Rock Island Border Crossing as Autoroute 55 .
Its south end is at New Haven , Connecticut , and its north end is at Derby Line , Vermont ; near the Canadian border .
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This track received two nominations at the Grammy Awards of 1992 for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance , Solo , winning none .
This track received two nominations at the Grammy Awards of 1992 for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance , Solo .
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The song was written by Adams and Robert John `` Mutt '' Lange , and was the second single from Adams ' 1991 album Waking Up the Neighbours , a successor of the massive hit single '' ( Everything I Do ) I Do It for You '' .
The song was the second single from Adams ' 1991 album Waking Up the Neighbours , a successor of the single '' ( Everything I Do ) I Do It for You '' .
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