Back in the 16th Century, the point where the St Lawrence River tightens became a base for a rogue collection of hard-bitten survivalists, who spent months venturing deep into the heart of Innu territory to the trading posts at Lac St-Jean.

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Soon after, Alaska became a state, and in 1960 the Sheenjek River basin was included in a presidential executive order.

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The delays and disruption come after a motorist became trapped in his 4x4 in the River Rhiw near Welshpool on Thursday.

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My life became violent and I ended up living in a boat on the river.

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His debut album "Justified, " which spawned hits like "Rock Your Body, " "Cry Me a River, " and "Like I Love You, " soon became hot enough to land him on the biggest stage of all.

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Rounding a bend, de Souza motioned the boatman to slow down as the river became narrow, the jungle thick and verdant.

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Then, in 2004, instead of giving retailers a discount to promote its toothpaste and deodorant, the company offered them a 15% discount if they promoted the River Network in May and June and became members of the network chapters in their areas.

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Like Lehane's "Mystic River, " it involves the abuse and abduction of a child (before he became a full-time writer, Lehane worked as a counselor with abused children).

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The Rocky River, Ohio, resident had a toe on his right foot amputated this year after it became infected with gangrene.

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