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 \clearpage
 \input{./tex/thanks.tex}
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 \tableofcontents
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diff --git a/latex/tex/thanks.tex b/latex/tex/thanks.tex
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 I want to thank Frank Siegert, my thesis advisor, for his patience
 with which he endured my rapid fire of Skype messages and all the
-helpful explanations with which he pulled me out of the odd mental
-ditch.
+helpful explanations.
 
 I also want to thank Christian Wiel for proof reading my thesis and
 giving me insightful hints. I am indepted to Falko Trojahn, who also