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Narcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder .
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder .
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It is not caused by mental illness or psychological problems .
It is not a mental illness , or caused by psychological problems .
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The Hershey-Chase experiments were a series of experiments conducted in 1952 by Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase that helped to confirm that DNA is the genetic material .
The Hershey-Chase experiments were a series of experiments started in 1952 by Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase .
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Hershey shared the 1969 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Max Delbrück and Salvador Luria for their `` discoveries concerning the genetic structure of viruses . ''
Hershey shared the 1969 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his `` discoveries concerning the genetic structure of viruses . ''
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The music video depicts the story of a `` pornomime '' and a girl who falls in love after she watches one of his performances .
The video shows the story of a `` pornomime '' and a girl who falls in love after she watches one of his performances .
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at the Disco 's debut album A Fever You Ca n't Sweat Out .
The song is the last song on Panic at the Disco 's début album A Fever You Ca n't Sweat Out .
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at the Disco 's 2005 album A Fever You Ca n't Sweat Out , including the radio-only single `` The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage '' .
`` Build God , Then We 'll Talk '' is the fifth and last official single , written by Ryan Ross , from Panic at the Disco 's 2005 album , A Fever You Ca n't Sweat Out , including the radio-only single `` The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage '' .
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The video is the first from the band to be web-exclusive , mostly because they felt it was too vulgar for television , but it aired on MTV2 in the UK and on A1 in Russia .
The video is the first from the band to be web-exclusive , mostly because they felt it was too offensive for television , but it has aired on MTV2 in the UK and is available on Music Choice On-demand .
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The mime and his girlfriend both walk in on each other having affairs ( mimed , of course ) , again symbolizing the emptiness of their mimed relationships .
The mime and his girlfriend both walk in on each other having affairs ( pretended , of course ) , again showing the emptiness of their fake relationships .
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To overcome the confusion caused by this array of numbers , the United States Department of Transportation ( USDOT ) petitioned the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) for a national assignment of a single three-digit N11 dialing code .
To fix this , the United States Department of Transportation ( called the USDOT ) asked the Federal Communications Commission ( called the FCC ) for a special N11 code .
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Travelers can dial the three-digit telephone number 5-1-1 on traditional landline telephones and most mobile phones .
People can dial the number on a landline phone or on a mobile phone to get information about traffic and travel .
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On July 21 , 2000 , the FCC assigned 511 as a nationwide telephone number for ITS traveler information , along with 2-1-1 for social services .
On July 21 , 2000 , the FCC made 5-1-1 the national telephone number for travel information .
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Doris Okada Matsui ( born September 25 , 1944 ) is the U.S. Representative for California 's 6th congressional district .
Doris Okada Matsui ( born September 25 , 1944 ) is an American politician .
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An independent inquiry into the incident ( the worst of its kind in British history ) was started in 2002 , and a draft report issued in January 2005 , but questions still remain as to the long-term effects on the health of local residents .
An independent inquiry into the incident ( the worst of its kind in British history ) was started in 2002 , and a draft report issued in January 2005 , but there is still concern about long-term effects on the health of local people .
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The town is approximately ten miles ( 16 km ) north of Bodmin and is governed by Camelford Town Council .
The town is about ten miles ( 16 km ) north of Bodmin and is governed by a town council .
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The A39 road ( dubbed ` Atlantic Highway ' ) passes directly through the town center : a bypass has been discussed for many years .
The A39 road goes through the town center .
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Lanteglos-by-Camelford is the ecclesiastical parish in which the town is situated ( not to be confused with Lanteglos-by-Fowey ) .
Lanteglos-by-Camelford is the ecclesiastical parish which includes the town .
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Camelford Station was some distance from the town and closed in 1966 ; the site was subsequently used as a cycling museum .
Camelford railway station on the line to Padstow was some distance from the town and closed in 1966 .
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Lilian Jackson Braun ( June 20 , 1913 - June 4 , 2011 ) was an American writer , well known for her light-hearted series of `` The Cat Who ... '' mystery novels .
Lilian Jackson Braun ( June 20 , 1913-June 4 , 2011 ) was an American writer .
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For the Detroit Free Press she worked as the `` Good Living '' editor for 30 years , retiring from that post in 1978 .
She starting working for the Detroit Free Press .
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The `` Cat Who '' books center around the life of former newspaper reporter , James Qwilleran , and his two Siamese cats , KoKo and Yum-Yum , in the fictitious small town of Pickax located in Moose County `` 400 miles north of everywhere . ''
The books are about the life of former newspaper reporter James Qwilleran , and his two Siamese cats , KoKo and Yum Yum .
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At the 2008 Canadian Championships , he won his third bronze medal at that competition .
He won the bronze medal two times at the Canadian national championships .
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This attracted the attention of Olympic bronze medalist Toller Cranston .
Sawyer is often compared to Canadian Olympic bronze medalist Toller Cranston .
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Cranston was about to retire from show skating and he envisioned a final tribute show in which he and other skaters passed down their knowledge of skating and life lessons to a young skater .
When Sawyer was 12 , Cranston was about to retire from show skating .
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Sawyer , already very flexible , had been working on a Biellmann spin .
Sawyer has performed the Biellmann spin in exhibition when he was a junior-level skater , but has since stopped training it .
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His father , Fulk the Red had arranged his marriage to a Carolingian , Gerberga , the daughter of Ratburnus I Viscount of Vienne .
His father , Fulk the Red , had arranged his marriage to a Carolingian , Gerberga , the daughter of Ratburnus I Viscount of Vienne .
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He was succeeded by his 20 year old son Geoffrey Greymantle .
He was succeeded by his son Geoffrey Greymantle .
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The Angevins , Fulk II included , had become particularly adept at establishing marriage alliances that furthered their goals .
The Angevins , Fulk II included , had become very good at making marriage alliances that helped their goals .
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By his spouse , Gerberge , Fulk II had several children : Fulk II had no known issue with Adelaide .
By his wife , Gerberge , Fulk II had several children : By his second wife Adelaide , he had no children .
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He succeeded his father in 941 as the second count of Anjou , also called the count of Angers , and remained in power until 960 .
He succeeded his father in 942 as the second count of Anjou ( also called the count of Angers ) and remained in power until 960 .
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Fulk died in 960 , at the relatively old age of 55 .
Fulk died in 960 .
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Adelaide was also the sister of Theobald I , Count of Blois which permitted Fulk II to form an alliance with the House of Blois .
This allowed Fulk II to form an alliance with the House of Blois .
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Fulk II born c. 905 was a son of Fulk the Red and his wife Roscilla de Loches , daughter of Warnerius , Seigneur de Villentrois .
He was the son of Fulk the Red and his wife Roscilla de Loches .
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Alan II had also been Count of Nantes and through this marriage Fulk gained influence in , and possibly control of , Nantes .
Alan II had also been Count of Nantes and the marriage probably gave Fulk control of Nantes .
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Fulk II of Anjou ( c. 905 - 960 ) , called le Bon ( the good ) was count of Anjou from 941 to his death .
Fulk II of Anjou ( c. 905-960 ) , called the good ( French : le Bon ) , was a French nobleman and the Count of Anjou from 942 to his death in 960 .
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Among other things this alliance opened the doors for their daughter Adelaide-Blanche to marry a future king of France and their son Guy to become Bishop of le Puy .
Among other things this marriage made it possible for their daughter Adelaide-Blanche to marry a future king of France .
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Many automatic rifles are select-fire weapons which are capable of firing in fully automatic and semi-automatic modes , or in some cases , even being capable of burst-fire .
Usually , an automatic rifle is a semi-automatic rifle which fires a rifle bullet .
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The world 's first automatic rifle was the Mondragón rifle designed by Mexican General Manuel Mondragón , but manufactured in Switzerland by SIG .
The very first automatic rifle was the Mexican Mondragón rifle .
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Pope Boniface IX ( Latin : Bonifatius IX , ; c. 1350 - 1 October 1404 ) , born Piero Tomacelli , was Pope from 2 November 1389 to his death in 1404 .
Pope Boniface IX ( Latin : Bonifacius Nonus ; 1350 - 1 October 1404 ) , born Piero Tomacelli , was an Italian cleric of the Roman Catholic Church and the 204th Pope from 1389 until his death in 1404 .
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Piero ( also Perino , Pietro ) Tomacelli came of an ancient but impoverished baronial family of Casarano in the Kingdom of Naples .
Piero Tomacelli was born into the baronial family of Casarano in the Kingdom of Naples .
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Also in 1944 , Forest Service worker Rudy Wendelin became the full-time campaign artist ; he was considered Smokey Bear 's `` caretaker '' until he retired in 1973 .
Also in 1944 , Forest Service worker Rudy Wendelin became the full time campaign artist ; he was considered Smokey Bear 's `` caretaker '' until he retired in 1973 .
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At first he was called `` Hotfoot Teddy '' , but he was later renamed Smokey , after the mascot .
At first , he was called `` Hotfoot Teddy , '' but he was later renamed Smokey , after the mascot .
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The forest service began using colorful posters to educate Americans about the dangers of forest fires .
The forest service began using colorful posters to teach Americans about the dangers of forest fires .
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The living symbol of Smokey Bear was an American black bear cub who in the spring of 1950 was caught in the Capitan Gap fire , a wildfire that burned 17,000 acres ( 69 km2 ) in the Lincoln National Forest , in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico .
The living symbol of Smokey Bear was an American black bear who , in the spring of 1950 , was caught in the Capitan Gap fire , a wildfire that burned 17,000 acres ( 69 km2 ) in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico .
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Soon after , Smokey was flown in a Piper Cub airplane to the National Zoo in Washington , D.C. .
Soon after , Smokey was flown in a Piper Cub airplane to the National Zoo in Washington , D.C. , where he lived for 26 years .
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Upon his death on November 9 , 1976 , Smokey 's remains were returned by the government to Capitan , New Mexico , and buried at what is now the Smokey Bear Historical Park .
After he died on November 9 , 1976 , Smokey 's remains were returned by the government to Capitan , New Mexico , and buried at what is now the Smokey Bear Historical Park .
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In 1952 , the songwriters Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins had a successful song named `` Smokey the Bear '' .
In 1952 , the songwriters Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins made a famous song named `` Smokey the Bear '' .
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According to the Ad Council , Smokey Bear and his message are recognized by 95 % of adults and 77 % of children .
According to the Ad Council , Smokey Bear and his message are recognized by 95 % of adults and 77 % of children in the U.S. Smokey 's correct name is Smokey Bear .
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An advertising campaign featuring Smokey was created in 1944 with the slogan , `` Smokey Says - Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires '' .
An advertising campaign featuring Smokey was started in 1944 with the slogan , `` Smokey Says - Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires '' .
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Knickerbocker Bears gained the license to produce Smokey Bear dolls in 1944 .
Knickerbocker Bears got a license to make Smokey bear dolls in 1944 .
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Smokey Bear 's later slogan , `` Remember ... Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires '' , was created in 1947 by The Advertising Council .
Smokey Bear 's later slogan , `` Remember ... Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires '' , was made in 1947 by the Ad Council .
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Smokey 's debut poster was released on August 9 , 1944 , which is considered his anniversary date .
Smokey 's first poster was released on August 9 , 1944 .
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His name was inspired by `` Smokey '' Joe Martin , a New York City Fire Department hero who suffered burns and blindness during a bold 1922 rescue .
The bear was named `` Smokey '' after `` Smokey '' Joe Martin , a New York City Fire Department hero who suffered burns and blindness during a brave 1922 rescue .
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Smokey had climbed a tree to escape the blaze , but his paws and hind legs had been burned .
Smokey had climbed a tree to get away from the fire , but his paws and hind legs had been burned .
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From the beginning , Smokey 's name was intentionally spelled differently from the adjective smoky .
Smokey 's name is spelled differently from the word smoky on purpose .
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According to other records , including a story in Life Magazine , New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Ranger Ray Bell took him to Santa Fe , where he , his wife Ruth , and their children Don and Judy cared for the cub .
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Ranger Ray Bell took him to Santa Fe .
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In it Smokey was depicted wearing jeans and a campaign hat , pouring a bucket of water on a campfire .
In the poster , Smokey was wearing jeans and a `` forest ranger 's hat '' ( a campaign hat ) , pouring a bucket of water on a campfire .
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Though the U.S. Forest Service fought wildfires long before World War II , the war brought a new importance and urgency to the effort .
Though the US Forest Service fought wildfires long before World War II , the war made doing it even more important .
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In April 2001 , the message was updated to `` Only You Can Prevent Wildfires '' .
In April 2001 , the message was changed to `` Only You Can Prevent Wildfires '' .
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Smokey 's correct name is Smokey Bear .
Smokey Bear ( also sometimes called Smokey the Bear ) is a mascot of the United States Forest Service .
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In 1947 , the slogan associated with Smokey Bear for more than five decades was finally coined : `` Remember ... only YOU can prevent forest fires . ''
In 1947 , the saying now associated with Smokey Bear was first said : `` Remember ... only YOU can prevent forest fires . ''
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The fictional character Smokey Bear , created by the art critic Harold Rosenberg , is administered by three entities : the United States Forest Service , the National Association of State Foresters , and the Ad Council .
The fictional character Smokey Bear is run by three groups : the United States Forest Service , the National Association of State Foresters , and the Ad Council .
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series , written by J. K. Rowling .
Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone is the first book in the Harry Potter series , written by J.K. Rowling .
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In 1998 , Scholastic Corporation published an edition for the United States market under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone .
In the United States , it was called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone .
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone was released in London on 14 November 2001 .
In the United States the book and movie are called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone .
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Titanotylopus is an extinct genus of terrestrial herbivore the family Camelidae , endemic to North America from the Miocene through Pleistocene 10.3 mya-300 ,000 years ago , existing for approximately 10 million years .
Titanotylopus is an extinct genus of terrestrial herbivore in the family Camelidae .
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Hyderabad has a tropical wet and dry climate ( Köppen Aw ) bordering on a hot semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSh ) .
Hyderabad has a wet and dry climate .
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The highest temperature ever recorded was 45.5 ° C ( 114 ° F ) on 2 June 1966 , and the lowest was 6.1 ° C ( 43 ° F ) on 8 January 1946 .
The highest temperature ever recorded was 45.5 ° C ( 113.9 ° F ) on 2 June 1966 .
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Established in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah , Hyderabad remained under the rule of the Qutb Shahi dynasty for nearly a century before the Mughals captured the region .
Hyderabad was founded by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 AD .
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Among these the Charminar has become an icon of the city ; located in the center of old Hyderabad , it is a square structure with sides 20 metres ( 66 ft ) long and four grand arches each facing a road .
The Charminar has long been the icon of Hyderabad .
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Hindus form the majority of Hyderabad 's population .
Hindus form the majority while Muslims are 40 % of the population .
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The nine Telugu - and Urdu-speaking districts of Hyderabad state that make up the Telangana region were merged with the Telugu-speaking Andhra State to create Andhra Pradesh , with Hyderabad as its capital .
So , Hyderabad came into the Telugu speaking community and thus became the capital of Andhra Pradesh .
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The catchment area of Curitiba consists of rivers and streams that cross the city in different directions , grouped in six river basins .
The catchment area of Curitiba consists of several rivers and streams that cross the city in different directions , grouped in six river basins .
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The main rivers that form the city 's watershed are : Atuba River , Belém River , Barigüi River , Passaúna River , Ribeirão dos Padilhas and the Iguaçu River , all with characteristics of dendritic drainage .
The main rivers that form the watershed of the city are : Atuba River , Belém River , Barigüi River , Passaúna River , Ribeirão dos Padilhas and the Iguaçu River , all with characteristics of dendritic drainage .
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Other alternatives developed to minimize the negative effects of urbanization are the implementation of programs for environmental education , inspection and monitoring , elaboration and application of legislation and infrastructure works .
Other alternatives developed to minimize the effects of urbanization are the implementation of the programs for environmental education , inspection and monitoring , elaboration and application of legislation and infrastructure works .
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Curitiba is an important cultural , political , and economic center in Latin America .
Curitiba is an important cultural , political , and economic center in the country .
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The yellow ipê is the city 's most common tree .
Currently , the yellow ipê is the most common tree in the city .
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Curitiba has been working since the 1970s on alternatives to minimize the negative impacts of urbanization on rivers .
Since the 1970s , Curitiba has working on alternatives to minimize the negative impacts of urbanization on rivers .
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Curitiba has many theaters .
Curitiba has several museums .
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An example is the construction of parks along the rivers with artificial lakes , which absorb and retain water for longer periods of time , minimizing floods .
An example of this was the construction of parks along the rivers with artificial lakes , which retain the water for longer periods of time , minimizing floods .
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Mountain ranges and sets of rocky hills surround parts of the city , including the Serra do Mar ( Portuguese for `` Mountain Range of the Sea '' ) , located in the east that separates the plateau from the coast of Paraná .
There are mountain ranges and sets of rocky elevations in almost all around the city , being the most remarkable and impressive of the Serra do Mar ( Portuguese for `` Mountain Range of the Sea '' ) , in the east that separates the plateau from the coast of Paraná .
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The Municipal Secretariat of the Environment maintains a botanical garden and three greenhouses that produce 150,000 native and exotic seedlings : 16,000 fruit trees , 260,000 flowers , foliage and underbrush specimens and the maintenance of another 350,000 seedlings .
The Municipal Secretariat of the Environment maintains a botanical garden and three green houses for the annual production of 150,000 seedlings of native and exotic tree species , 16,000 seedlings of fruit trees , 260,000 seedlings of flowers , foliage and underbrush , on top of the total maintenance of 350,000 seedlings .
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Curitiba has a topography of smooth , rounded hills , giving it a relatively regular shape .
Curitiba has a wavy topography of smooth rounded hills , an terrain a little wavy , giving a relatively regular appearance .
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The City of Curitiba has an average altitude of 934.6 metres ( 3,066 ft ) above sea level .
The municipality of Curitiba has an average altitude of 934.6 m above sea level , where the highest point is to the north ( 1,021.0 m ) .
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After many studies of local water flows , most rivers were found to be subject to a canalization process .
Currently , after many studies about the local water passages , almost all the rivers are in canalization process .
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Curitiba is located in the area of the Ombrophilous Mixed Forest ( also known as Araucaria moist forests ) , a sub-type of the Atlantic Forest .
Curitiba is in the area of vegetation called Araucaria moist forests , composed of steppes , Araucaria forest and other formations .
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During summertime , the average temperature is around 25 ° C ( 77 ° F ) at daytime , but it can get above 30 ° C ( 86 ° F ) on the hottest days .
During summer , the average temperature is around 21 ° C ( 70 ° F ) , but sometimes gets around 32 ° C ( 90 ° F ) on hot days .
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The vegetation of Curitiba encompasses a large population of purple and yellow ipês ( tabebuias ) , making a beautiful sight during flowering at winter 's end .
The vegetation of Curitiba is also characterized by the existence of a large quantity of purple and yellow ipês ( tabebuias ) , making a spectacle of beauty to the landscape of the city during the flowering in the end of winter .
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Curitiba is divided into nine regional governments ( equivalent to subprefecture ) , who manage the municipality 's 75 districts .
Curitiba is divided into 9 regional governments ( boroughs ) , covering the 75 neighborhoods of the city .
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The city sits on a plateau at 932 metres ( 3,058 ft ) above sea level .
The city is on a plateau 932 m ( 3107 ft ) above sea level .
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Another version , also using words from the Tupi language , is that it originates in the combination of kurit ( pine tree ) and yba ( large amount ) .
It may also come from joining the words kurit ( `` pine tree '' ) and yba ( `` large amount '' ) , also from the Tupi language , together .
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Curitiba is twinned with : In addition Curitiba has cooperation agreements with :
Curitiba has a strong relationship with the performing arts and theater .
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The city hosts the Federal University of Paraná , established in 1912 .
Curitiba has high rates of education and is home to the oldest Brazilian university , the Federal University of Paraná .
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Among Brazil 's twenty-six state capitals , its altitude makes Curitiba the coldest .
It is the coldest of Brazil 's twenty-six state capitals , because of the altitude .
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Curitiba was Brazil 's first city to have an IMAX movie theater .
Today , Curitiba has , approximately , 70 movie theaters , with daily programming , and is the first city in Brazil to have an IMAX cinema .
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Afonso Pena International Airport is Curitiba 's main airport .
Large companies have moved their headquarters to the city because of Curitiba 's structure , its international airport , which serves the whole southern region ( the Afonso Pena International Airport ) , , its access to the Port of Paranaguá , and the junction of highways and railroads linking the south region directly to the southeast of the country .
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Located in Southern Brazil , the humid city lies in a temperate zone .
Curitiba is a humid city in the subtropical zone in southern Brazil .
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Valentin Berlinsky ( January 19 , 1925 - December 15 , 2008 ) was a Russian cellist .
Valentin Berlinsky ( born Irkutsk , 19 January , 1925 ; died 15 December , 2008 ) was a Russian cellist .
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The quartet first met Dmitri Shostakovich in 1946 and became his interpreter .
The four musicians first met Dmitri Shostakovich in 1946 .
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However , after a couple of weeks Rostropovich found he was too busy and nominated Berlinsky in his place .
However , after a couple of weeks Rostropovich found he was too busy , so he suggested that Berlinsky should take his place .
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