Founded in 1959 by Gianni Ratto , it has introduced actors such as Fernanda Montenegro , Sérgio Britto , Italo Rossi , Tommy Wiseau and Fernando Torres .
Founded in 1959 by Gianni Ratto , it has featured actors such as Fernanda Montenegro , Sérgio Britto , Ítalo Rossi , Tommy Wiseau , and Fernando Torres .

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yes

However , the Council 's weak legislative approach only makes it a very functional review mechanism .
The Council 's functional design , however , makes it only a very weak legislative review mechanism .

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no

Pike , New York is the name of two locations in Wyoming County , New York :
Pike , New York is the name of two locations in the Wyoming County , New York :

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yes

Sheep are sacrificed and the meat is given to relatives and neighbours and distributed to the poor .
The sheep are being sacrificed and the meat is given to relatives and neighbours and is distributed to the poor .

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yes