sentence1: So it's important to have a basic understanding before you even get on skis.

sentence2: Skiing is a sport where taking lessons pays off very quickly.


split: dev

genre: main-forums

dataset: answers-forums

sentence1: In a gym, the toprope will be wrapped over a cylindrical bar.

sentence2: Alright, there are several different issues here that we must be sure to address.


sentence1: I visit AZ every summer and include some hikes in the desert when I'm there.

sentence2: Apart from what has been said, your need of water also depends on what you eat.


sentence1: A wonderful woman I know has the Habenera bag by REI (link).

sentence2: If you can settle on purple Nunatak and Feather Friends have good sleeping bags in those colors.


sentence1: An embolism in a medical context refers to any large moving mass or defect in the blood stream.

sentence2: Here is an interesting article on wikipedia to give overview of pressure related injuries.


sentence1: It would be unusual for a snake to attack a stationary person.

sentence2: I'm no herpetologist, but in my experience, snakes are in the "you don't bug me, I won't bug you" category.


sentence1: As I wrote above, it's hard to rate this wall.

sentence2: Unlike others, I think the route is pretty well described.


sentence1: Once you open it up to toxins, the answer is clearly no, boiling is not enough.

sentence2: Boiling eliminates only a certain class of contaminants that can make you ill.


sentence1: Different parts of California have different wildlife, so you should probably narrow the region.

sentence2: You can get a rough estimate from using an online calorie estimation website.


sentence1: If you wear a bear bell on your backpack, your fellow hikers will kill you for being annoying.

sentence2: The above advice is quite good, just wanted to add on thing to consider regarding food in bear country.


sentence1: Oh friend, I have been down this miserable road just like you.

sentence2: Yes, it is accepted practice to wash new Semi-Static rope (or Single Rope Technique/SRT Rope as it is known by cavers).


sentence1: My opinion is to wait for the child to ask for it.

sentence2: My opinion is to wait until the child itself expresses a desire for this.


sentence1: You are safe to use the bottles as long as they have been properly sterilised.

sentence2: I would say it's completely safe so long as the bottles have been adequately rinsed to remove any detergent residue.


sentence1: He is taking the diaper off because he is uncomfortable.

sentence2: You can try putting the diaper on backwards which may only work for a little while.


sentence1: I would recommend asking questions in a way that doesn't require a yes or no answer.

sentence2: Would you be concerned with the mind changing if he wasn't shouting and/or misbehaving?


sentence1: Yes, twins can develop their own language, but it's not a given.

sentence2: Here's what I saw with my fraternal twins: While learning to speak, all children develop some of their own dialect.


sentence1: Whatever you do, don't bite him back to show him that it hurts.

sentence2: We always lightly bopped our kids on the mouth, therefore showing him that his mouth is what hurt you.


sentence1: A rule of thumb that I've heard is "for small children, big dogs".

sentence2: Any breed of dog can be perfectly safe or extremely dangerous.


sentence1: I know of no firm evidence indicating that baby talk is either helpful or detrimental in language development.

sentence2: Baby talk, when used correctly is beneficial to speech development.


sentence1: A possibility is to have a family meeting with the stated goal of working out the reward(s) for chores.

sentence2: Many children, instead of being motivated by reward are motivated by being in control.


sentence1: The point is to get the air out that the infant sucks into the stomach while feeding.

sentence2: I've found with my baby that it's more accurate to go by his behavior than by "rules".


sentence1: You should have a consultation route with the school head which can lead to direct consultation with a health professional.

sentence2: It is always difficult when parents refuse to see what seems obvious to a teacher.


sentence1: You will be hard pressed to find scientific studies that answer these questions with any certainty.

sentence2: The topics you mention are very broad and not closely related in the scientific world.


sentence1: Although cheese is very healthy and also good during pregnancy, some types might contain Listeria, which can cause serious problems.

sentence2: As was mentioned, the problem with cheese is the potential for Listeria.


sentence1: Both of our children slept in a portable pen for at least their first year, and there were no problems.

sentence2: Yours looks like the one we used for my kids (same brand and everything).


sentence1: I have never read anything that said teethers were bad--where did you read that?

sentence2: We used a clean cloth or baby sock wrapped around an ice cube with our kids and grandkids.


sentence1: I'm facing a similar situation; being Danish and living in (German-speaking) Austria.

sentence2: An alternative would be to expose her solely or additionally to Hindi in daycare.


sentence1: My son didn't become potty trained until about his 4th birthday.

sentence2: Here are some things that worked with my son who started toilet training around 2.5 years.


sentence1: Show her how much fun splashing is - that's what we did, and made a game of it.

sentence2: You can put her toys near her or give he toys to her.


sentence1: Our daughter has always loved her bath, but coming out... not so much.

sentence2: My wife and I originally had the same problem with our newborn twins fussing when bath time was over.


sentence1: Playing doctor is something all kids want to try at some point.

sentence2: I have been in a simular situation with my daughter and a female friend when they were 5 and 4.


sentence1: Most doctors do recommend rice cereal as the first food, as there is almost no worry of allergic reaction.

sentence2: Eating off a spoon has to be an unusual experience for them.


sentence1: Most of the literature I can find about infant sleeping has to do primarily with waking habits, not eating habits.

sentence2: In my experience, babies tend to wake up by themselves when they get hungry.


sentence1: Here is my advice based on my personal experience pumping breastmilk for twin boys for a full year.

sentence2: I understand that the first 3 days are the most important, so much so it is vital you do it then.


sentence1: It is possible, but it will have to be a docile female betta and a bigish tank.

sentence2: We tried putting a male betta in a community tank once.


sentence1: Turtles love eating goldfish and lots of things that fit into their mouths.

sentence2: First, the turtles are eating the fish because fish are food, not friends.


sentence1: Given that the amount of shedding is normal, I don't think there's anything you can do to lessen it.

sentence2: To reduce the amount of fur a cat malts over your furniture and clothes you could try a deshedder brush.


sentence1: My experience with Danios has that they always have been "bossy" fish.

sentence2: Breed Zebra Danios are extremely hardy fish, they are almost difficult to kill.


sentence1: I have seen cats not like using the litterbox for a variety of reasons.

sentence2: I think Keltari has some good ideas.... A cat can change its "taste" in litter material.


sentence1: Cats (and all animals in general) do not understand the concepts of order or tidiness.

sentence2: They don't intend to leave those items around the house or untidy the house.


sentence1: It does sound like your cat is upset about something, and trying to communicate it to you.

sentence2: Something is bothering your cat and he does not like it.


sentence1: I have noticed most cats don't lick people a great deal.

sentence2: Cats may or may not lick a person based on all kinds of things.


sentence1: How could be you so sure that the fish died a natural death.

sentence2: In my 200 L fresh water tank, which is an aggressive tank, fish occasionally get harassed to death.


sentence1: First, double-check the dog's body language to make sure that it is truly aggressive.

sentence2: First, you should realize that this is not you or your dog's problem.


sentence1: The appropriate pH level of the water does vary a bit by fish, but too acidic can definitely kill them.

sentence2: The info you've been given in the previous answers is good.


sentence1: My guess is that means your cat only marginally likes the food you're feeding him.

sentence2: Some researchers believe domestic cats never really mentally grow up completely and they always look at you like their mom.


sentence1: Cover the entrance to the doorway with a old carpet and use a staple guns to secure it.

sentence2: I started to dig into this because you caught my curiosity itch with the question...


sentence1: Try switching to rats; weanling rats if you need something smaller.

sentence2: As mentioned in previous answers, rats and gerbils can be offered instead of mice or in a rotation with mice.


sentence1: You should take this animal to a vet right away.

sentence2: As covered in the other answers, your only option is to see a vet in order to have surgery done.


sentence1: The main cause of the allergies is proteins in the saliva.

sentence2: Allergies to animals, particularly furry ones, can be across the board rather than species specific.


sentence1: There are a few things to help your bun gain a bit of weight.

sentence2: John Cavan has some reasonable and appropriate methods for increasing a rabbits weight in his answer.


sentence1: Stocking is very subjective to the specific inhabitants as well as the setup and your aquarium experience.

sentence2: You'll always want to add fish into a tank slowly.


sentence1: The best approach is play with your cat each night in the evening before bedtime.

sentence2: A trick I did was to grab and hold my cats close if they disturbed me during the night.


sentence1: I don't have direct experience with bettas, but I've never heard that pairs will work long-term in any male/female combination.

sentence2: Bettas are highly territorial and no matter what sexes you keep together they will fight.


sentence1: We always put it crushed up in a bit of butter or on a sardine.

sentence2: We had a cat that required daily medication, and it was a struggle to give the cat a pill.


sentence1: The biggest reason I can think of is that you're taking away a defence mechanism for the cat.

sentence2: Cats don't usually like to have their paws held, touched, or anything like that.


sentence1: Breed Zebra Danios are extremely hardy fish, they are almost difficult to kill.

sentence2: Supposedly Danios need to school which mean you need at least 5-8 Danios in your tank.


sentence1: Clean the urinated zone with vinegar (I used to do that when my feline daughter was a baby kitten).

sentence2: Others have made some good suggestions about how to neutralize the odors in the area.


sentence1: Aristotle didn't put the world at the center of the universe per se.

sentence2: Why did Aristotle place the earth at the centre of an infinite universe?


sentence1: I don't think that positivism is a position of mostly leftist philosophers.

sentence2: I am not convinced that positivism is routinely asociated to a leftist ideology.


sentence1: Well for one a being could have a non-physical existance and yet not even be in your mind.

sentence2: The difference is huge, as not all non-physical things exist in minds.


sentence1: People who are good at the philosophy of mathematics are mathematicians and not philosophers.

sentence2: My motivation is that I like to look at things from their roots and go up.


sentence1: The difference between "necessary" and "sufficient" is the direction of the logical arrow.

sentence2: sufficient is an upper bound, necessary is a lower bound.


sentence1: I have no idea why it is voted up, but Rex Kerr's answer begs the question.

sentence2: It's a tautology, but the mapping between logic and the English-language description is wrong.


sentence1: It's true that, under one understanding of "accessibility" and "determining", your accessibility relation is determined by your axioms.

sentence2: Accessibility is determined by the axioms of the modal logic you're working within.


sentence1: I once met a physicists who held the strong AI position.

sentence2: Although I believe Searle is mistaken, I don't think you have found the problem.


sentence1: If a statement is not provable an inconsistency or self-contradiction may or will develop that invalidates the system.

sentence2: Should arrival at this point be the focus for examination of any system?


sentence1: The Question is (from Hinduism); do you exist because of pregnancy?

sentence2: The least that can be said is that we must be born with the ability and 'knowledge' to learn.


sentence1: I think that for an understanding Wittgenstein's "solution", you must take in account the original (historical) context.

sentence2: Wittgenstein is alluding to how Russell himself solved the Paradox - the theory of ramified types.


sentence1: Forget for a moment that you ever learned anything about so-called "complex" or "imaginary" numbers.

sentence2: As others have already mentioned, numbers are of course abstractions.


sentence1: The question of time is an incredibly difficult one, which has been treated of philosophers from Aristotle to Heidegger.

sentence2: wikipedia, as much as it is a supposedly self correcting medium, is not necessarily a definitive account of anything.


sentence1: Not all negative claims can be validly reformulated into positive claims.

sentence2: I don't think the burden of proof is on positive or negative versions.


sentence1: As I understand it, nothing that can be changed, or broken down into smaller parts is inherently real.

sentence2: Our interactions are merely depends on where we put our perception.


sentence1: I can imagine a scenario where a single all powerful god create the universe that we know of.

sentence2: It is the same idea as what Aristotle called the unmoved mover.


sentence1: When I needed a travel tripod, I also opted for a Trekpod.

sentence2: An alternative tripod that may serve your needs is the TrekPod.


sentence1: Fast Picture Viewer has an extensive pack for the low price of $9.99 and it appears to cover them all.

sentence2: Fast Picture Viewer is $9.99 and works just fine on 64-bit Windows 7 (I'm using it myself).


sentence1: There are many compact cameras with underwater housings available from Canon and Olympus.

sentence2: There are waterproof compacts that go to 10 meters, such as some of the Olympus Tough models.


sentence1: Apart from aperture and focal length, depth of field also decreases with camera-subject distance.

sentence2: The wider your aperture, the smaller your focal depth will be.


sentence1: When printed on a lens the f-stop is usually expressed as a ratio with a colon (i.e.

sentence2: It refers to the maximum f-stop (which is defined as the ratio of focal length to effective aperture diameter).


sentence1: You need to be embedding a color profile in you image, as also using a browser that supports color management.

sentence2: In my experience, when the final production will be in sRGB, use that color profile from start to finish.


sentence1: I have a few Nikon lenses, and a Sigma 10-20mm for super-wide shots.

sentence2: If your interest is primarily the optics, you need to look at individual lenses, not brands as a whole.


sentence1: I have found there is no single best way to increase size.

sentence2: There are a very wide variety of solutions for resizing and sharpening images for use on the web.


sentence1: I've used Paint Shop Pro and DxO Optics Pro on Windows.

sentence2: In Linux I use Bibble, which is has some warts but which is the only serious option AFAICT.


sentence1: A class 6 card in theory should be more than enough bandwidth for HD (1080) video for the 550D (48 MBit).

sentence2: Some cards are too slow to accept an HD stream, so you need one that is fast enough.


sentence1: Here are many samples: Pbase.com Out of the 16k photos there, I'm sure some are with a d700.

sentence2: It's a 1:1 lens, so that means that the size of the subject will be the same size on the sensor.


sentence1: Same here, I've the 50mm f/1.4, and as my fastest lens I couldn't live without it for concerts and low-light photography.

sentence2: I have the 18-55, 50/1.8 and 50/1.4 as well as the 20D - superseded by a 50D.


sentence1: I use Elinchrom Skyports, but if money is not an issue then go for PocketWizards.

sentence2: Or just go with the ultra-cheap YongNuo RF-602, which give you a lot of bang for the buck.


sentence1: The short answer is that yes, you can do this.

sentence2: Speaking from my own experience, I would rather carry different ND filters that combine two polarisers.


sentence1: The terminology is usually called "Destructive vs Non Destructive" editing.

sentence2: Lossless / nondestructive edits are reversible and would entail transforming and/or appending the data in a way that could be reversed.


sentence1: For what it's worth, dirt on the lens might not be as detrimental as you would think.

sentence2: Regular dish washing fluid is great for removing grease, as it not only dissolves it but also binds it.


sentence1: Large-format cameras are very much worth buying used; they're often extremely well-cared-for, if not coddled.

sentence2: If I had to pick, Linhof would be my choice.


sentence1: Anil, there certainly is a difference in results, mainly in image quality.

sentence2: If you want to learn photography, almost any camera will do to start with.


sentence1: Freezing motion generally requires one, maybe two things: fast shutter speed, and flash at the right time.

sentence2: In addition to @Pearsonartphoto's answer, you can use flash (either the built-in or better yet, an extarnal) to freeze the motion.


sentence1: Federal DOMA does not test the full faith and credit clause so much as the 9th and 10th Amendments to the Constitution.

sentence2: DOMA as a congressional statute could not violate the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution.


sentence1: Public employees can unionize because the law allows them to.

sentence2: The legal reasons why public employees can unionize have been elsewhere described.


sentence1: The U.S. appears to have a smaller shadow economy for a few reasons in no particular order.

sentence2: There are three main factors that drive the low shadow economy in the US.


sentence1: Leaving aside heath care angle, you are working from a flawed premise that waging war doesn't save lives.

sentence2: Healthcare They would probably reject your implied claim that Obama's healthcare law will save lives.


sentence1: The president is not really all that important for German people.

sentence2: The function of the german president is almost just representative.


sentence1: In a "first-past-the-post" system, it is difficult to sustain more than two parties.

sentence2: While the 'first-past-the-post system favours two parties, it certainly doesn't guarantee the marginalization of third parties.


sentence1: The part of economics that is most like physics is called microeconomics.

sentence2: Side note first: I don't think that physicists always agree on their theories and predictions.


sentence1: Let me share my opinion as Ukrainian citizen, from Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine.

sentence2: I am sure this is more phylosophical and ethical question than it seems.


sentence1: Most people want not only to be WELL off, but to become BETTER off as time goes by.

sentence2: To start, the main drivers of economic growth are resources, technology, and institutions.


sentence1: I'm not yet able to answer if the phenomenon has an official PoliSci name.

sentence2: There are 2 problems with the viewpoint you presented in the question, which explain the seeming contradiction.


sentence1: No, nothing in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act grants the President transitional authority.

sentence2: There is always "transitional authority" by virtue of the writing of regulations.


sentence1: Russian Federal Law is actually quite specific on this one and not as arbitrary as argued.

sentence2: The last round of presidential elections in Russia was held on March 4th, 2012 and December 4th, 2011 for the Duma.


sentence1: This question has already been widely discussed and answered on Skeptics.

sentence2: Minimum wage laws hurt the least skilled, least productive the most.


sentence1: According to Shia Muslims specially Iran state and Hezbollah a country called Israel does not exist.

sentence2: As with the definition of Palestine, the definition of Israel varies depending on whom you ask.


sentence1: Because there are more effective ways for Her Majesty to change or veto laws.

sentence2: They do not veto laws because nobody will ever adopt a law which is contrary to the expressed queen's will.


sentence1: Absolute majority always defined by the institution, or the context.

sentence2: In countries like India, when you have 2/3 of the seats of all parliament, you have absolute majority.


sentence1: Professor Burkhauser has done extensive research on who is hurt by higher minimum wages.


sentence1: The University constituencies are modelled on the University constituencies in use in Britain in 1922 when Ireland became independent.

sentence2: This is still a representational form of gov't, but with a unique twist.


sentence1: Before you want to start the study of a subject, figure out what you want to achieve.

sentence2: As Eugene suggests, try to figure out what you want to achieve.


sentence1: Eclipse Below are list of eclipse shortcuts which I use almost everyday.

sentence2: To train yourself to use keyboard shortcuts, unplug your mouse for a few days.


sentence1: As others have mentioned, the iRobot Roomba is an excellent example of a household robot which does meaningful work.

sentence2: I've been happy with the iRobot Roomba for floor cleaning.


sentence1: The important thing I try to remember is just to pay attention.

sentence2: I have been reading on this topic since I have asked this question.


sentence1: I think you need to apply a little statistical thinking to this.

sentence2: One general key to not feeling dejected is to avoid comparing yourself to others.


sentence1: A quick research (1, 2) showed me that the concentration of caffeine seems to peak about 30-60mins after ingestion.

sentence2: The issue is that it never becomes useful in its true meaning.


sentence1: Here's a technique  I've developed without being aware of it: Multiple Browsers.

sentence2: I agree with others that tracking your time is fundamental to the solution.


sentence1: I have a standing/sitting desk at work and really like it.

sentence2: As mentioned by other responders, it turns out that using a standing desk isn't necessarily a perfect solution.


sentence1: Even though the question has been answered I would like to add my answer .

sentence2: I don't know if I should say this, but if your job is making you anxious.


sentence1: Your brain is already beginning to wind down as you see the end in sight.

sentence2: I'm writing here a few tips that can help you with motivation.


sentence1: To stick with the traditional pomodoro technique this is considered an interruption.

sentence2: There is actually functionality in most browsers already in place to do just this.


sentence1: I think 90 days is the absolute most you can plan out in a single time period.

sentence2: Definitely plan a month ahead - it's totally OK for your plans to change - just amend them as they do.


sentence1: The user needs to evaluate for his/herself the cost/benefit of an "obvious" efficiency tool, such as macros.

sentence2: Instead of trying to force specific answers or method's on them.


sentence1: I like the previous answers regarding setting a schedule and fulfilling the rituals of going to a job.

sentence2: Buy a 3 panel screen and use it to separate the work area from the sleeping area.


sentence1: I'd start by reading David Allen's book: Getting Things Done.

sentence2: I'm considering spending the $48 per month on the GTD (Getting things done) system advertised by David Allen.


sentence1: The best way to clear your head after a study session is by taking on a vigorous physical exercise (min.

sentence2: What works for me is to switch the subjects and take frequent breaks.


sentence1: I disagree with Josh Bruce on some of his tips.

sentence2: Research does indicate that sleeping after studying is a pretty good rule-of-thumb.


sentence1: Currently I've got a fairly close to purely digital GTD setup, although this could do with some refinements and tweaks.

sentence2: My GTD system is effectively 100 percent electronic--as described in detail here.


sentence1: Feel the fear... And do it anyway The book recommends to feel the fear.

sentence2: 13 Tips To Face Your Fear and Enjoy the Ride seems interesting.


sentence1: I've recently bought two sit/stand Galant tables from IKEA and I'm quite happy with them.

sentence2: http://www.varidesk.com/ There is also the hand-made/DIY version for which you could obtain design templates for.


sentence1: I would say the best thing for me is to have a proper and consistent sleep schedule.

sentence2: There's also FreakyAlarm for iOS, which makes you solve simple logic/math problems before the alarm will turn off.


sentence1: Some studies suggest open-space environments lower working efficiency with 2-10% due to interruptions, stress and noise.

sentence2: There's an iPhone app called Groups which might be helpful.


sentence1: Experience: you must have noticed in you project/office that other colleagues who are more experience understand things quickly.

sentence2: I think a learning attitude is the founding skill of a self-taught person.


sentence1: There is a relatively narrow set of people who are eligible to be wandering in the restricted areas.

sentence2: The capital severely punishes people who head out to the restricted areas (e.g.


sentence1: I disagree that the moniker “most extensive” should be applied to Dorothy Jones Heydt’s language.

sentence2: The most extensive Vulcan language was made by fans in the 60's, especially by linguist Dorothy Jones Heydt.


sentence1: I'd be more inclined to believe that it's some sort of ring world.

sentence2: It is not hollow, it is round just as our world.


sentence1: On the one hand, there’s nothing in canon to suggest that the Time Turners could go forwards in time.

sentence2: Time Turners were explicitly mentioned for use in going back in time.


sentence1: I was invited in to pitch story ideas to Ron Moore at ST:TNG.

sentence2: It's obviously possible for it to leave the field without harm - it occurred.


sentence1: First of all, let me say that there seems to be 3 main traits to casting a spell.

sentence2: I always thought that Harry seemed to learn from the Half-Blood Prince better than he did from other sources.


sentence1: I started watching the Stargate series by watching Atlantis first!

sentence2: Without delving into an in-depth analysis of Atlantis and Universe, I'll try and be as succinct as possible.


sentence1: I voted for the dyson sphere as being the biggest realistic.

sentence2: Allen Steele's book Hex describes a Dyson sphere, but made of hexagons, 1000 miles (K?


sentence1: It was before the season began because Amy saw the woman before the Silence took her.

sentence2: The exact timeline hasn't been listed yet, but there are a few assumptions we can make.


sentence1: We have two parallel worlds in collision or maybe more.

sentence2: Our intrepid heroes also didn't pursue the child who was in the spacesuit.


sentence1: Dick was an idea guy and a people guy, not a science guy.

sentence2: Most of Philip K Dick's works aren't hard Sci-Fi in the least.


sentence1: First, we must consider that "Sphere" is less Hard SF and more soft SF, thriller, airport novel and such.

sentence2: "Fins" on real spacecraft are usually for one of two purposes: solar panels or thermal radiators.


sentence1: According to canon, Leia was an expert in combat, especially shooting (this is from EU books).

sentence2: In real-world combat, most fire is used to suppress the enemy, not kill them.


sentence1: I don't think we have a solid theory of mammal speciation.

sentence2: The short answer is that evolution couldn't create gills in humans.


sentence1: Here is the 2006 cover release, choice B in your question is the 2006 version.

sentence2: Wikipedia's compilation of Time Travel Rules is a good resource to check about this subject.


sentence1: Sign language maybe, since there is no tone to convey meaning, emotion or intent.

sentence2: It is safe to say that body posture plays a big role in all languages.


sentence1: Remember, from the Fleet's point of view, the rest of the galaxy is what's moving and experiencing time dilation.

sentence2: Well, it really depends on how long he was there, and the exact speed of the Fleet.


sentence1: This idea has been around since the beginning of myth and storytelling.

sentence2: The science behind superheroes might shed some light on this topic.


sentence1: Is it possible for a match to get tie even after applying D/L method?

sentence2: Yes, it's possible for a match to get tie after applying the D/L method.


sentence1: Yes a team can use the same player for both bowling and batting in a super over.

sentence2: There's no rule that decides which players can be picked for bowling/batting in the Super Over.


sentence1: It is simply the number of balls bowled divided by the number of wickets taken.

sentence2: Bowling strike rate is defined for a bowler as the average number of balls bowled per wicket taken.


sentence1: Yes, absolutely - the receiving player must allow the ball to bounce before returning the serve - or any shot, actually.

sentence2: Yes, the receiver needs to wait until the ball touches his playing area, otherwise it counts as being obstructed.


sentence1: We only used Fartlek as a fitness measurement, and as a bit of fun.

sentence2: Fartlek is not more effective than any proper interval training - just more fun!


sentence1: If the number of fours hit by two teams are also equal then both teams will get 1 point each.

sentence2: This is the rule if the runs scored by two teams in Super Over is equal...


sentence1: Women first appeared in the modern Olympics in Croquet at the 1900 Olympics.

sentence2: In 1900, the second modern Olympic games, 22 women competed in 5 events: tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrian, and golf.


sentence1: It is hard to speak for a team, know what their strategy is going into a draft.

sentence2: Drafting has changed dramatically with the new collective bargaining agreement.


sentence1: To play golf, the first thing you need is a set of clubs.

sentence2: Having fairly recently taken up the sport myself, I feel your discomfort.


sentence1: Yes, dew (wetness in the environment) factor can change the direction of a match.

sentence2: Another disadvantage of the dew factor is that it makes hitting boundaries difficult.


sentence1: Reading your post, made me think of my younger years !!

sentence2: I'd say you need to distract yourself from the bigger picture.


sentence1: There is NO good reason for the failure to implement video plays in professional soccer.

sentence2: There is another problem with applying instant replays beyond just interrupting the flow of the game.


sentence1: Basically, the rule is that you must play the ball, and not the man, until someone catches the ball.

sentence2: It is fairly simple to understand, somewhat harder to referee.


sentence1: At the highest level, a pace setter helps ensure they meet their game plan for the race exactly.

sentence2: From personal experience I found that a pace setter to be incredibly helpful.


sentence1: I can think of three key factors that are quite logical conjectures.

sentence2: There have been quite a few studies in football/soccer discussing home field advantage.


sentence1: The movement of the ball in the air is called swing bowling.

sentence2: Both of these styles of bowling are performed by bowlers who are medium pace or fast bowlers.


sentence1: Actually, it's much more easier to count the one NOT on the same continent.

sentence2: That is also the recommended strategy for marathons, if you are going for time.


sentence1: Red ball under yellow floodlight takes on a brownish color which is very similar to the color of the pitch.

sentence2: I am too a hobby swimmer but as part of my triathlon training.


sentence1: No, there is no specific criteria for giving the man of the match award.

sentence2: As per the rules, MoM award is decide by the commentry pannel.


sentence1: I can't think of the specifics, but I seem to remember this scenario from many years ago.

sentence2: The Laws of Cricket say that you can declare any innings, no matter what the agreed length is.


sentence1: As per FIFA's "Equipment Regulations", Section 22, only the goalkeeper is permitted to wear a cap.

sentence2: Although headgear is allowed to be worn, it is not advised for anyone other than the goalkeeper.


sentence1: Glad to hear you've started playing hockey, its a great sport!

sentence2: A general rule of thumb is every 5-6 hours of skating.


sentence1: I prefer to run the second half 1-2 minutes faster then the first.

sentence2: I would definitely go for a slightly slower first half.


sentence1: It was random that she faced Li Na in the first round - not because she's seeded/ranked #127.

sentence2: This was too long for a comment, so I am posting it as a CW-answer.


sentence1: For the most part you can apply at any US consulate.

sentence2: Generally you're supposed to apply at the US consulate at your place of residence.


sentence1: There is one airline, Spirit Airlines, which is trying to copy Ryanair with super cheap tickets and aggressively bad service.

sentence2: There are a few airlines which operate flights at lower fares.


sentence1: I'd suggest you find a bank in your local country, and consider opening a Euro denominated bank account with them.

sentence2: I am not sure if you can open a bank account in France if you are not a resident.


sentence1: As I remember, in Geneva at least, there are open air markets on a weekly basis.

sentence2: This page list all the big Christmas markets in Switzerland.


sentence1: My experience is that a normal taxi is always cheaper.

sentence2: When using a regular taxi make sure it's with a reputable company or you agree upon the rate upfront.


sentence1: I had a similar issue but in what seemed to be a simpler situation.

sentence2: I'm actually about to do the same thing when transferring at London Heathrow.


sentence1: A technical stop is for the benefit of the PLANE.

sentence2: Usually it's a refuelling stop, and you just sit on the plane.


sentence1: Kyoto, at least does, as described here: JR Kyoto Station.

sentence2: Coin lockers are a feature of most stations in Japan.


sentence1: There's a geek answer to this, and a practical answer to this.

sentence2: It's pretty ridiculous that I've seen airlines ask for these to be turned off at times.


sentence1: I visited Peru in August, starting from Lima and touring for three weeks.

sentence2: Cusco: High: 70F Low: 40F This is just before the rainy season (Dec-Mar) and crowds are general less.


sentence1: Generally, almost wherever I go, I find it's easiest to get money out of the ATM.

sentence2: There are plenty of ATMs and Exchanges all around the city, especially in city center.


sentence1: The most obvious is the oldest long distance walk in Scotland: The West Highland Way.

sentence2: Look at this: http://www.capewrathtrail.co.uk/ You could do it in stages.


sentence1: The answer will depend significantly on what country you're traveling to.

sentence2: As someone who has always travelled with a lot of prescription medication, I always declare it.


sentence1: There are trains via Knin, which means a large detour inland (there just isn't a coastal line).

sentence2: As others have said if you want to get to Split the best public transport offering is by bus.


sentence1: Would going on a cargo ship count as a tour?

sentence2: Ozbus offer a 29 week tour of South America, starting and finishing in Quito.


sentence1: English works everywhere with people buying and selling things and in the hospitality and tourism busniness.

sentence2: I traveled around Maharashtra (including Mumbai) and Andhra Pradesh and I had no problem getting by with just English.


sentence1: I think the dual goals have a lot to do with the purpose of the antagonist.

sentence2: I think it's going to depend on what the reasons are.


sentence1: There is nothing wrong with the phrase "simple sample service".

sentence2: The minimal change needed to avoid disconcerting alliteration is to just call it a "simple example service".


sentence1: I've started my own tool since I didn't like yWriter and Storybook.

sentence2: I've tried many of the things mentioned above, but they never really worked for me.


sentence1: Yes, this is OK, as it allows you to emphasise certain things, that you want the readers to notice.

sentence2: I believe this is perfectly acceptable and does a good job of emphasising your point.


sentence1: For fiction, I have little proof to show of blogs being published as print and/or ebooks.

sentence2: To answer your question, yes, I think blogging your fiction will hurt your attempts to be traditionally published later.


sentence1: David Weber's The War God's Own has some lengthy travel scenes in it which he does quite well.

sentence2: One thing that should be used as a seasoning in Odyssey tales is the idea of the false destination.


sentence1: You have to define the problem before attempting a solution.

sentence2: Whenever I start reading the same lines over and over again, I start skimming.


sentence1: Your worry is a valid one; the reader could be frustrated by this.

sentence2: I don't believe not knowing a character's name would be confusing unless you make it so.


sentence1: No, you don't need to have taken classes or earned a degree in your area.

sentence2: I have done quite a bit of technical writing for healthcare information systems.


sentence1: One thing you seem to be forgetting regarding myths, is they are extremely prevalent stories.

sentence2: I noticed you said "movie critics" enjoy mythological references in a film, but do audiences?


sentence1: We just addressed this recently, and the excellent answer suggested was guillemets.

sentence2: guillemets, as suggested by Lauren Ipsum, is a good option.


sentence1: The villains I absolutely hate are selfish and self-serving, but they are also cowards.

sentence2: A villain you want to take down is, at his/her core, someone who does not care about the suffering of others.


sentence1: You can write the book in any way you choose, as long as it works for you.

sentence2: Sequence a only in writing (sometimes you have to go back and revise) option the not writer has is.


sentence1: Yes, dull dialog should be removed completely (or transformed to interesting dialog).

sentence2: I agree with Lauren's answer: You need highs and lows in any story.


sentence1: The answer to your question is: It depends on how the writer works.

sentence2: At first, I thought this is a bit of a tricky question.


sentence1: Webster's New World Rhyming Dictionary: Clement Wood's Updated This is the rhyming dictionary I turn to first.

sentence2: http://www.rhymezone.com/ You just type in a word, then select one of the following.


sentence1: Keep in mind that you can easily swear without swearing.

sentence2: I think Stephen King's comments are helpful in this regard.


sentence1: In these days of googling, it's sloppy to not find the source of a quotation.

sentence2: I agree with Kate Sherwood, you should be able to attribute most quotes these days by simple fact checking.


sentence1: I have been doing a lot of my outlining/pre-writing work in Workflowy.

sentence2: Am I allowed to beat the drum for Scrivener again?


genre: main-news

dataset: MSRpar

sentence1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC inched down 1 point, or 0.11 percent, to 1,650.

sentence2: The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points, or 0.32 percent, to 970.


sentence1: "It's a huge black eye," said publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr., whose family has controlled the paper since 1896.

sentence2: "It's a huge black eye," Arthur Sulzberger, the newspaper's publisher, said of the scandal.


sentence1: He later learned that the incident was caused by the Concorde's sonic boom.

sentence2: He later found out the alarming incident had been caused by Concorde's powerful sonic boom.


sentence1: RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said Grant was "the one we were all pulling for.

sentence2: He has a very good reputation," RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said of Grant.


sentence1: A key question was whether France, which infuriated Washington by leading the charge against U.N. authorization for the war, would vote "Yes" or abstain.

sentence2: France, which infuriated Washington by leading the charge against U.N. approval for the war, also sought changes.


sentence1: Mel Gibson's passion-stirring Biblical epic "The Passion of Christ" will open in the United States on Feb. 25 - Ash Wednesday on the Roman Catholic calendar.

sentence2: Mel Gibson is negotiating with Newmarket Films to distribute his embattled Biblical epic "The Passion of Christ" in the United States.


sentence1: Executive recruiters say that finding a seasoned chief merchandising officer will perhaps be the trickiest of all hires because there is such a dearth of good ones.

sentence2: Executive recruiters say that finding a seasoned chief merchandising officer perhaps will be the trickiest of all hires.


sentence1: The decades-long conflict has killed more than 10,000 people in the resource-rich province, most of them civilians.

sentence2: More than 10,000 people, most of them civilians, have been killed in three decades of insurgency.


sentence1: Tom Kasmer, a 14-year-old from Belmont, N.C., got a word that sounded like "zistee" during yesterday's competition.

sentence2: The 14-year-old national spelling finalist who attends school in Belmont, N.C., got a word that sounded like "zistee" during competition Wednesday.


sentence1: The budget analysis comes as negotiations between the City Council and the Bloomberg administration heat up.

sentence2: Budget negotiations between the mayor and the City Council are entering high gear.


sentence1: Also at increased risk are those whose immune systems suppressed by medications or by diseases such as cancer, diabetes and AIDS.

sentence2: Also at increased risk are those with suppressed immune systems due to illness or medicines.


sentence1: Shares of Coke closed New York Stock Exchange trading Thursday at $44.01.

sentence2: In morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Coca-Cola shares were down 34 cents at $43.67.


sentence1: "I feel that people that are sending these messages are infringing on my rights and everyone else's rights to use their computers," said McKechnie.

sentence2: The people who are sending these messages are infringing on my rights and everyone else's rights to use your computer," McKechnie said.


sentence1: "Generally unwanted - and often pornographic or with fraudulent intent - spam is a nuisance and a distraction," Gates writes, warming us up for the punchline.

sentence2: Generally unwanted—and often pornographic or with fraudulent intent —spam is a nuisance and a distraction," Gates writes.


sentence1: The retailer said it came to the decision after hearing the opinions of customers and associates.

sentence2: The decision came after "listening to our customers and associates," Melissa Berryhill, a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart, said.


sentence1: Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "a new beginning as far as the courts, Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned".

sentence2: "It's a new beginning as far as the courts, Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned, making the criminal justice system work better."


sentence1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> jumped 26 points, or 1.78 percent, to 1,516.

sentence2: The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was up 8.79 points, or 0.96 percent, at 929.06.


sentence1: Business Week's online edition reported on Friday that WorldCom and the SEC could announce a settlement as early as Monday.

sentence2: BusinessWeek Online has learned that the settlement could come as early as Monday, May 19.


sentence1: "I started crying and yelling at him, 'What do you mean, what are you saying, why did you lie to me?'"

sentence2: Gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him, 'What do you mean?


sentence1: It was the third time in four years that wildfires forced the park to close.

sentence2: For the third time in four years wildfires closed Mesa Verde National Park, the country’s only park dedicated to ancient ruins.


sentence1: GM, the world's largest automaker, has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses.

sentence2: They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses.


sentence1: The company claims it's the largest single Apple VAR Xserve sale to date.

sentence2: The company claimed it is the largest sale of Xserves by an Apple retailer.


sentence1: North American markets finished mixed in directionless trading Monday as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators move into the spotlight.

sentence2: North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning, as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight.


sentence1: The Standard & Poor's 500 stock index ended the quarter up 120 points, a gain of 14 percent, the best performance for that broad market benchmark since 1998.

sentence2: The Standard and Poor's 500-stock index, a broad collection of equities representing leading companies, finished its best quarter yesterday since the last three months of 1998.


sentence1: "I know of no pressure," said Mr. Feith, the under secretary of defense for policy.

sentence2: "I know of nobody who pressured anybody," Douglas Feith, undersecretary of defense for policy, said at a Pentagon briefing.


sentence1: "She was crying and scared,' said Isa Yasin, the owner of the store.

sentence2: "She was crying and she was really scared," said Yasin.


sentence1: "Frank Quattrone is innocent," Keker said in a statement.

sentence2: Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent.


sentence1: The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session, and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat.

sentence2: The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY= , virtually flat on the session, and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF= , down 0.1 percent.


sentence1: Germans account for more than 40 percent of foreign visitors coming to Italy.

sentence2: Germans represent more than a quarter of all foreign visitors to Italy and 40 percent of hotel bookings.


sentence1: Also in Mosul, rebel gunmen on Friday assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition.

sentence2: Near a mosque in the northern town of Mosul, rebel gunmen also assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition.


sentence1: Mr. Bush had sought to store his papers in his father's presidential library, where they would have stayed secret for a half-century.

sentence2: In Texas, public watchdog groups opposed Mr. Bush's efforts to house his papers at his father's presidential library, where they would have remained secret for a half-century.


sentence1: This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java, Visual C# and Visual Basic .NET.

sentence2: IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus, which allows developers to work in Java, Visual C# and VisualBasic .Net.


sentence1: Freeman's civil hearing may be, on the surface, about a driver's license.

sentence2: Freeman said not having a driver license has been a burden.


sentence1: Protesters had been calling for an end to the country's hard-line establishment and for supreme leader Khamenei's death.

sentence2: The protesters denounced the country's supreme leader, hard-liner Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


sentence1: Another million barrels, bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA, was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker, the Sandra Tapias.

sentence2: A Spanish tanker, Sandra Tapias, was to be loaded with another million barrels, bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA, in the afternoon.


sentence1: Singapore is already the United States' 12th-largest trading partner, with two-way trade totaling more than $34 billion.

sentence2: Although a small city-state, Singapore is the 12th-largest trading partner of the United States, with trade volume of $33.4 billion last year.


sentence1: After 9/11, Connolly said, agents spent thousands of hours investigating al-Bayoumi.

sentence2: Connolly said FBI agents in San Diego and abroad spent thousands of hours investigating al-Bayoumi.


sentence1: Calvin Hollins Jr.'s attorney, Thomas Royce, has repeatedly said his client had no link with the company that owned and operated E2.

sentence2: The lawyer for Hollins Jr., Thomas Royce, has said his client had no link to the company that owned and operated E2.


sentence1: PG&E Corp. shares were up 39 cents or 2.6 percent at $15.59 on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday.

sentence2: PG&E's shares gained 24 cents to $15.44 during Tuesday's trading on the New York Stock Exchange.


sentence1: "This decision is clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement.

sentence2: The decision is "clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Tim Muris said.


sentence1: Paul Themba Nyathi, an MDC spokesman, said the Avenues Clinic was being targeted because it was treating opposition supporters.

sentence2: MDC spokesperson Paul Themba Nyathi said the Avenues Clinic was targeted because it was handling opposition supporters.


sentence1: He claims it may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to the concept.

sentence2: "This proposal is modest compared with the space programme, and may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to it.


sentence1: YES filed suit yesterday in the Supreme Court of New York County in Manhattan.

sentence2: The suit was filed in the Supreme Court of New York County.


sentence1: He will be paid $395,000 per year, up from Atkinson's current salary of $361,400.

sentence2: Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400.


sentence1: His daughter, Nina Axelrod, told The Associated Press that he died in his sleep, apparently of heart failure.

sentence2: Axelrod died in his sleep of heart failure, said his daughter, Nina Axelrod.


sentence1: Deaths in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the number of traffic deaths in 2002, the agency says.

sentence2: Fatalities in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the increase in 2002, NHTSA said.


sentence1: The pound also made progress against the dollar, reached fresh three-year highs at $1.6789.

sentence2: The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar, last up 1 percent at $1.6672.


sentence1: The Recording Industry Association of America says it plans to sue the song traders next month.

sentence2: That is, if the Recording Industry Association of America has anything to say about it.


sentence1: The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> eased 7.57 points, or 0.76 percent, at 990.94.

sentence2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points, or 1.53 percent, at 1,628.26.


sentence1: Earlier Thursday, PeopleSoft formally rejected the unsolicited bid from Oracle.

sentence2: Thursday morning, PeopleSoft's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer.


sentence1: Both papers are being published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

sentence2: The study appears today in the New England Journal of Medicine.


sentence1: The WHO experts didn't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas.

sentence2: Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths, though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas.


sentence1: "I do not wish to be present during this witness," he told Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Al Girolami.

sentence2: "Yes, I do not wish to be present during this witness," Peterson, 31, calmly told the judge as he was returned to his cell.


sentence1: They are being held on immigration violations as the incident is investigated.

sentence2: Both men are being held for investigation of administrative immigration violations.


sentence1: The report shows that drugs sold in Canadian pharmacies are manufactured in facilities approved by Health Canada - the FDA's counterpart in Canada.

sentence2: The report shows that drugs sold in Canadian pharmacies are manufactured in facilities approved by Health Canada, which serves a similar role as the FDA for the Canadian government.


sentence1: Who will succeed Mr. O'Neill at Hyundai is not clear.

sentence2: There is no clear successor for Mr. O'Neill at Hyundai.


sentence1: Under the U.S. Constitution, the other chamber of Congress, the House of Representatives, does not vote on foreign alliances.

sentence2: The U.S. House of Representatives, the other chamber of Congress, does not vote on treaties.


sentence1: The Securities and Exchange Commission has also initiated an informal probe of Coke.

sentence2: That federal investigation is separate from an informal inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission.


sentence1: Lee Janzen, who was tied atop the leaderboard with five holes left, finished with a 68 and tied for sixth.

sentence2: Lee Janzen, tied atop the leaderboard with five holes left, finished with a 68 to tie for sixth with Bob Crane (67) at 269.


sentence1: Tenet has been under scrutiny since November, when former Chief Executive Jeffrey Barbakow said the company used aggressive pricing to trigger higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients.

sentence2: In November, Jeffrey Brabakow, the chief executive at the time, said the company used aggressive pricing to get higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients.


sentence1: Dotson was arrested Monday in his native Maryland and charged with murder.

sentence2: Dotson, 21, was subsequently charged with Dennehy's murder.


sentence1: The bank also said its offer was subject to the agreement of Drax's senior banks, senior bond holders and hedging banks by 30 September 2003.

sentence2: The offer is also subject to Goldman signing an agreement with Drax's senior banks, senior bond holders and hedging banks by Sept. 30, it said.


sentence1: "They've been in the stores for over six weeks," says Carney.

sentence2: The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks," Carney added.


sentence1: The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies, and set out to make it easier for them to apply the updates.

sentence2: The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies trying to apply them.


sentence1: But price declines have remained below 30 percent, year over year, for the last two quarters, said IDC analyst John McArthur.

sentence2: McArthur told internetnews.com price declines have moderated and remained below 30 percent from the previous year for the last two quarters.


sentence1: Putin hailed Saudi Arabia as ``one of the most important Muslim nations.

sentence2: Before the meeting, Putin said Russia regards Saudi Arabia as a key Muslim state.


sentence1: Appellate courts across the country have issued differing rulings on the issue, allowing public displays of the Ten Commandments in some cases and banning them in others.

sentence2: Lower courts have splintered on the issue, allowing depictions of the Ten Commandments in some instances and not in others.


sentence1: He was arrested Tuesday night at a northwest Atlanta tire shop after a national manhunt.

sentence2: He was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off.


sentence1: The effort is the Bush administration's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services.

sentence2: July 10 - The Bush administration's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services enlists church-based youth groups in anti-drug programs.


sentence1: The shares represent more than half the 115.9 million shares Turner held at the end of April, according to Bloomberg data.

sentence2: The sale represents about 52 per cent of the 115.9 million shares Mr Turner held at the end of April.


sentence1: Sirius carries National Public Radio, although it doesn't include popular shows such as "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition."

sentence2: Sirius recently began carrying National Public Radio, a deal pooh-poohed by XM because it doesn't include popular shows like All Things Considered and Morning Edition.


sentence1: Mahmud controlled access to Saddam for everyone but immediate family members, Pentagon officials said.

sentence2: Mahmud controlled access to Saddam and was frequently at his side.


sentence1: According to the 2000 Census, Long Beach's Hispanic or Latino population was listed at 35.8 percent.

sentence2: According to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures.


sentence1: Actor Noah Wyle, who has played Dr. John Carter since the shows inception in 1994, extended his contract with the show through the 2004-2005 season.

sentence2: Noah Wyle, who has played Dr. John Carter since the series launched in 1994, has inked a one-year extension to his deal with producer Warner Bros. TV.


sentence1: The WHO says the latest case does not fit its profile of SARS and is not a public health concern.

sentence2: The WHO has said the Singapore case did not fit its profile of SARS and was "not an international public health concern."


sentence1: U.S. troops killed nearly two dozen suspected Taliban militants after coming under fire in southern Afghanistan in the latest in a series of such attacks.

sentence2: U.S. soldiers killed about two dozen suspected Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan after their convoy came under attack, the military said Sunday.


sentence1: It got up on his personal radar screen this past week, I've given him my pitch and he was quite supportive," he said.

sentence2: "It got up on his personal radar screen in the past week, and I had to get my pitch.


sentence1: A former candidate for governor of New York, he styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance.

sentence2: Mr. McCall, who ran unsuccessfully for governor of New York in 2002, styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance.


sentence1: FBI agents arrested a former partner of Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young ERNY.UL on criminal charges of obstructing federal investigations, U.S. officials said on Thursday.

sentence2: A former partner of accountancy firm Ernst & Young was yesterday arrested by FBI agents in the US on charges of obstructing federal investigations.


sentence1: Yeager said the suspect in the Target attack showed tendencies of being a prior offender.

sentence2: Yeager said the incident appeared to be isolated, but the suspect showed tendencies of being a prior offender.


sentence1: The 30-year bond US30YT=RR dipped 14/32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent.

sentence2: The 30-year bond US30YT=RR lost 16/32, taking its yield to 4.20 percent from 4.18 percent.


sentence1: "If that ain't a Democrat, I must be at the wrong meeting," he said.

sentence2: And if that ain't a Democrat, then I must be in the wrong meeting," he said to thunderous applause from his supporters.


sentence1: "It's a major victory for Maine, and it's a major victory for other states.

sentence2: The Maine program could be a model for other states.


sentence1: The Embraer jets are scheduled to be delivered by September 2006.

sentence2: The Bombardier and Embraer aircraft will be delivered to U.S. Airways by September 2006.


sentence1: "I can say I am being forced into exile by the world superpower," he said.

sentence2: "I am being forced into exile by the world's superpower," Taylor said in an address videotaped at his home.


sentence1: Investigators have meticulously looked into virtually every aspect of Campbell's personal and financial affairs, Campbell has acknowledged.

sentence2: Investigators continue to probe virtually every aspect of Campbell's personal and financial affairs, the former mayor has said.


sentence1: Revenue rose to $616.5 million from $610.6 million a year earlier.

sentence2: Revenue was up a tad, from $610.6 million to $616.5 million.


sentence1: The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was up 8.79 points, or 0.96 percent, at 929.06.

sentence2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> jumped 26 points, or 1.78 percent, to 1,516.


sentence1: Neither Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van De Velde nor Morgan could be reached for comment.

sentence2: Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van de Velde would not confirm an offer was made to Lebo.


sentence1: The male eagle was found by a zookeeper early Thursday, suffering from severe puncture wounds in his abdomen.

sentence2: The 21-year-old eagle, found by a zookeeper early Thursday, had severe puncture wounds to his abdomen and back, spokeswoman Julie Mason said.


sentence1: Agnew said Pinellas began baiting when rabies cases "went from zero to 30" in 1995.

sentence2: Still, Pinellas rabies cases fell sharply to 17 in 1996 and 3 in 1997, Agnew said.


sentence1: Marc Garber, Whitley's attorney, had a different view.

sentence2: Whitley's attorney, Marc Garber, called the ruling "a huge victory."


sentence1: BioReliance's stock closed down 2 cents yesterday at $47.98 per share.

sentence2: Shares of BioReliance sold at $47.98 at the close of market yesterday, down 2 cents.


sentence1: Just five months ago, Dean committed to accepting taxpayer money and vowed to attack any Democrat who didnt.

sentence2: Just five months ago, Dean committed to accepting taxpayer money and the spending limits that come with it and vowed to attack any Democrat who didnt.


sentence1: Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows.

sentence2: The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most - performers who have a hard time lining up work.


sentence1: At his request, he will be reassigned within the district.

sentence2: District Superintendent J. Chester Floyd told reporters Monday that McCrackin will be reassigned within the district.


sentence1: A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the government was free to withhold the names of more than 700 people detained in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.

sentence2: A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the U.S. government can withhold the names of people detained as part of the September 11 investigation, reversing a lower court decision.


sentence1: The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18, just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital.

sentence2: The seizure occurred at 4am on March 18, just hours before the first American air assault.


sentence1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44.

sentence2: The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02.


sentence1: EU ministers were invited to the conference but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform, said Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington.

sentence2: Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington, said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform.


sentence1: "Now, the other guy, he's ashamed of his party," Street said to crowd laughter.

sentence2: "The other guy, he's ashamed of his party, and I don't blame him.


sentence1: In his new position, Dynes will earn $395,000, a significant increase over Atkinson's salary of $361,400.

sentence2: Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400.


sentence1: But in the end, all the worm did was visit a pornography site, said Vincent Weafer, a security director with Symantec Security Response in California.

sentence2: But Vincent Weafer, security director with Symantec Security Response, said all the virus did was visit a pornography site.


sentence1: Justices said that the Constitution allows the government to administer drugs only "in limited circumstances."

sentence2: In a 6-3 ruling, the justices said such anti-psychotic drugs can be used only in "limited circumstances."


sentence1: The veteran Malyasian diplomat met Suu Kyi Wednesday at the lakeside home in Yangon where she is under house arrest.

sentence2: Razali Ismail met for 90 minutes with Suu Kyi, a 1991 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, at her lakeside home, where she is under house arrest.


sentence1: At first blush, then, the distinction drawn by the creators of the do-not-call registry would seem to draw the line in precisely the right place.

sentence2: At first blush, then, the creators of the registry would seem to have drawn the line between exempted and banned calls in the right place.


sentence1: Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma today cut short a visit to Latin America as a bitter border wrangle between Ukraine and Russia deteriorates further.

sentence2: The dispute has led Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma to cut short a state visit to Latin America.


sentence1: Chechen officials working for the Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels and tension is running high ahead of next Sunday's presidential election in war-torn Chechnya.

sentence2: Officials in Chechnya's Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels, and tension is running high ahead of Sunday's presidential election in the war-ravaged region.


sentence1: About 25 governments have signed in the last four months, about half of those in the last three weeks.

sentence2: According to the State Department list, about 25 nations have signed bilateral agreements in the past four months, about half in the past three weeks.


sentence1: The panel ordered the Commerce Department to issue revised figures for the duties within 60 days.

sentence2: It called on the Commerce Department to respond within 60 days.


sentence1: The company will launch 800 hot spots, or "Wi-Fi Zones," later this summer, and plans to have more than 2,100 by the end of the year.

sentence2: The service will launch later this summer with 800 locations, and Sprint plans 2,100 locations by the end of the year.


sentence1: Gold's rise pulled other precious metals higher, shunting silver to $4.81/83 an ounce from $4.77/79 last quoted in New York.

sentence2: Gold's bounce pulled other precious metals higher, sending silver to $4.83/85 an ounce from $4.80/82 last quoted in New York.


sentence1: Shares of LendingTree soared $5.99, or 40.1 percent, to $20.68 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

sentence2: Shares of LendingTree rose $6.21, or 42 percent, to $20.90 after hitting $21.36 earlier.


sentence1: It will cost about $20,000 per eight-week course of treatment, comparable to other injected cancer therapies, a spokeswoman said.

sentence2: It will cost about $20,000 per average course of treatment -16 to 17 weeks.


sentence1: Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged.

sentence2: Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them.


sentence1: The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists, searching for evidence of past water.

sentence2: The rovers act as robotic geologists, moving on six wheels.


sentence1: Representatives for Puretunes could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.

sentence2: Puretunes representatives could not be located Thursday to comment on the suit.


sentence1: I've still got a fighting chance, though," Hewitt said after battling to overcome Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court.

sentence2: "I'm still not red-hot favourite," Hewitt said after battling to down Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court.


sentence1: Two astronomers surveying the region around Jupiter have detected 20 new moons, bringing the giant planet's total to 60.

sentence2: Astronomers have clocked eight more moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing its known total to 60.


sentence1: "What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the Constitution," she said.

sentence2: The church's lawyer, Shirley Phelps-Roper, was clear: "What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the constitution," she said.


sentence1: The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate's office, police said.

sentence2: The woman reported that she felt threatened and obtained a warrant for Stackhouse's arrest from the local magistrate's office.


sentence1: The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate group.

sentence2: The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate province in North America because of last week's actions.


sentence1: Amgen shares gained 93 cents, or 1.45 percent, to $65.05 in afternoon trading on Nasdaq.

sentence2: Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange.


sentence1: The last time the survey was conducted, in 1995, those numbers matched.

sentence2: In 1995, the last survey, those numbers were equal.


sentence1: Higher courts have ruled that the tablets broke the constitutional separation of church and state.

sentence2: The federal courts have ruled that the monument violates the constitutional ban against state-established religion.


sentence1: In two weeks, he'll probably send out Peace Rules in the Preakness.

sentence2: Frankel said Peace Rules will run in the Preakness Stakes on May 17.


sentence1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 7.60 points, or 0.46 percent, at 1,653.62.

sentence2: The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> shed 2.38 points, or 0.24 percent, at 995.10.


sentence1: He allowed two runs in seven innings and struck out six.

sentence2: Zambrano pitched seven innings and allowed two runs on five hits and four walks.


sentence1: Still, he said, "I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill."

sentence2: "I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill," Frist, R-Tenn., said Thursday.


sentence1: Nationally, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile, including 284 deaths.

sentence2: There were 293 human cases of West Nile in Indiana in 2002, including 11 deaths statewide.


sentence1: On Thursday, a Washington Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely, contrary to the Wall Street Journal's line.

sentence2: On Thursday, a Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely.


sentence1: Mr. Heatley, who suffered a broken jaw and torn knee ligaments, faces several charges.

sentence2: Heatley underwent surgery Saturday for a broken jaw and an MRI found two torn ligaments in his right knee.


sentence1: Former company chief financial officer Franklyn M. Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy on June 5 and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.

sentence2: Last week, former chief financial officer Franklyn Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with the government's investigation.


sentence1: U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled that the Akron-based company should have determined that changes at one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions.

sentence2: FirstEnergy Corp. should have determined that modernizing one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions, U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled Thursday.


sentence1: Mr Pollard said: "This is a terrible personal tragedy and a shocking blow for James's family.

sentence2: Nick Pollard, the head of Sky News said: "This is a shocking blow for James's family.


sentence1: "They were tossed around like feathers," Gordon said.

sentence2: "The concrete barriers (between lanes) were being tossed around like feathers."


sentence1: "IT is the only vehicle on which established economies will be able to compete," Barrett said.

sentence2: "IT is the only vehicle on which established economies will be able to compete" with fast-growing economies such as China and India, Barrett said.


sentence1: The new system costs between $1.1 million and $22 million, depending on configuration.

sentence2: The system is priced from US$1.1 million to $22.4 million, depending on configuration.


sentence1: The router will be available in the first quarter of 2004 and will cost around $200, the company said.

sentence2: Netgear prices the WGT634U Super Wireless Media Router, which will be available in the first quarter of 2004, at under $200.


sentence1: On Monday, as first reported by CNET News.com, the RIAA withdrew a DMCA notice to Penn State University's astronomy and astrophysics department.

sentence2: Last Thursday, the RIAA sent a stiff copyright warning to Penn State's department of astronomy and astrophysics.


sentence1: The first health-care worker in the country to die of SARS was a Filipina-Canadian who contracted the disease at North York General Hospital, the site of the second outbreak.

sentence2: Emile Laroza, 51, contracted SARS while working as a nurse at North York General Hospital, the epicentre of the second SARS outbreak.


sentence1: "I'm not going to be sponsoring it because it is not our proposal but I'm not going to be negative about it".

sentence2: "I'm not going to be sponsoring it because it's not our proposal, but I'm not responding to it in a negative way," he said.


sentence1: Dixon was otherwise the class of the field at Pikes Peak International Raceway.

sentence2: Scott Dixon eventually made winning the Honda Indy 225 look easy Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway.


sentence1: By Sunday night, the fires had blackened 277,000 acres, hundreds of miles apart.

sentence2: Major fires had burned 264,000 acres by early last night.


sentence1: U.S. forces struck dozens of targets on Monday, killing six guerrillas and arresting 21 others, the military said.

sentence2: U.S. forces struck dozens of targets on Monday, killing six guerrillas and arresting 99 others during 1,729 patrols and 25 raids conducted over 24 hours.


sentence1: They came despite what BA called a "difficult quarter", which it said included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow.

sentence2: BA said the second quarter, which included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow, had been difficult.


sentence1: The author is one of several defense experts expected to testify.

sentence2: Spitz is expected to testify later for the defense.


sentence1: The two-year note US2YT=RR fell 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 1.23 percent from 1.16 percent late on Monday.

sentence2: The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR lost 11/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday.


sentence1: As part of a restructuring Peregrine sold its Remedy help desk software unit last year to BMC Software Inc.

sentence2: Peregrine sold its Remedy business unit to BMC Software in November for $355 million.


sentence1: Part of the accord was the implementation of a special health council that would monitor health spending and progress in reforming the health system.

sentence2: A key portion of the accord was the implementation of a special council to monitor health spending, set goals for the system and measure progress in reforming health care.


sentence1: Shares in BA were down 1.5 percent at 168 pence by 1420 GMT, off a low of 164p, in a slightly stronger overall London market.

sentence2: Shares in BA were down three percent at 165-1/4 pence by 0933 GMT, off a low of 164 pence, in a stronger market.


sentence1: The companies, Chiron and Aventis Pasteur, together made about 80 million doses of the injected vaccine, which ordinarily would have been enough to meet U.S. demand.

sentence2: Chiron and Aventis Pasteur together made about 80 million doses, ordinarily enough for U.S. demand, The Associated Press reported.


sentence1: Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment from beneath the concrete slab Thursday, but it turned out to be an animal bone, authorities said.

sentence2: Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment Thursday night, but authorities said it was from an animal.


sentence1: Joining Stern and McEntee on stage was International Union of Painters and Allied Trades President James Williams.

sentence2: The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades endorsed Mr Dean several weeks ago.


sentence1: The Winston-Salem, North Carolina company opened six stores during the quarter, bringing the total to 282.

sentence2: Six new Krispy Kreme stores were opened in the first quarter, bringing the total number of stores to 282.


sentence1: The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002.

sentence2: There will be 9.3 million visitors to hot spots in 2003, up from 2.5 million in 2002, Gartner said.


sentence1: Families stuck on the highway remained in their cars, and used their cell phones to call home.

sentence2: Families stuck on the highway were being urged to remain in their cars, and to use their cell phones only in case of emergency.


sentence1: For the entire season, the average five-day forecast track error was 259 miles, Franklin said.

sentence2: "The average track error for the five-day (forecast) is 323 nautical miles.


sentence1: Orange shares jumped as much as 15 percent.

sentence2: France Telecom shares dropped 3.6 percent while Orange surged 13 percent.


sentence1: A search for three missing teenagers uncovered at least two bodies buried beneath freshly poured concrete in the basement of a house, authorities said Wednesday.

sentence2: Authorities performed an autopsy Thursday on one of three bodies recovered from beneath a layer of freshly poured concrete in the basement of a northwest Indiana home.


sentence1: Beleaguered telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies is being investigated by two federal agencies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.

sentence2: Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.


sentence1: He claimed Red Hat and the Free Software Foundation with trying to undermine U.S. copyright and patent law.

sentence2: In his letter, McBride charges the Free Software Foundation and Red Hat with trying to undermine U.S. copyright laws.


sentence1: Police then called a bomb squad, but the device exploded, killing Wells, before bomb technicians arrived.

sentence2: While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive, the bomb exploded, killing Wells.


sentence1: At 12 months there was still a difference in function, although it was not a significant one.

sentence2: At 12 months, there was still a difference between the groups, but it was not considered significant.


sentence1: "It just seems like all the issues that we support, he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus of LULAC.

sentence2: "It just seems like all the issues that we support he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus, the league's director of policy and legislation.


sentence1: "City-grown pollution, and ozone in particular, is tougher on country trees," says Cornell University ecologist Jillian Gregg.

sentence2: "I know this sounds counterintuitive, but it's true: City-grown pollution -- and ozone in particular -- is tougher on country trees," U.S. ecologist Jillian Gregg said.


sentence1: The Standard & Poor's 500 Index slipped 4.77, or 0.5 percent, to 929.62.

sentence2: The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX shed 0.17 of a point, or just 0.02 percent, to 934.


sentence1: The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7 per cent to 9,547.43 while the S&P 500 was 0.8 per cent weaker at 1,025.79.

sentence2: The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> fell 44 points, or 0.46 percent, to 9,568.


sentence1: "We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

sentence2: China's foreign ministry said: "We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue."


sentence1: School officials said Van-Vliet reported the accident using the bus’ radio.

sentence2: Van-Vliet, who was also injured, called in the accident on the school bus radio.


sentence1: Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday.

sentence2: Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday, saying that he never discussed personnel matters.


sentence1: Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said.

sentence2: Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September, the company said last month.


sentence1: Police believe Wilson shot Reynolds, then her mother once in the head before fatally turning the gun on herself.

sentence2: Police believe Wilson then shot Jennie Mae Robinson once in the head before turning the gun on herself.


sentence1: According to security sources, London Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Stevens placed his force on its highest state of alert last week following the warning.

sentence2: The Telegraph can reveal that Sir John Stevens, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, placed his force on its highest alert last week.


sentence1: Bulger's brother is now on the agency's ''10 Most Wanted'' list, sought in connection with 21 murders.

sentence2: Bulger's brother, a former FBI informant, is now on the law enforcement agency's "10 Most Wanted" list.


sentence1: Florida's Supreme Court has twice refused to hear the case.

sentence2: On Tuesday, a Florida appeals court again refused to block removal of the tube.


sentence1: "The European Union is basically absent," said Tito Barbini, regional minister for agriculture in Tuscany, Italy.

sentence2: Tito Barbini, a regional minister for agriculture in Tuscany, Italy, criticized the absence Tuesday in Sacramento.


sentence1: "It was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games," Thomas said.

sentence2: "We're in the Stanley Cup finals, and it was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games.


sentence1: From Broadway comedies like "The Seven Year Itch" (1952), "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?"

sentence2: Playwright George Axelrod, who anticipated the sexual revolution with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?


sentence1: Nine seconds later, it broke the sound barrier and continued its steep powered ascent.

sentence2: Nine seconds later, SpaceShipOne broke the sound barrier, the company said.


sentence1: The plane was estimated to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight.

sentence2: US Airways Flight 5481, which crashed Jan. 8, was judged to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight.


sentence1: Gainer said the two staff aides are "very sorry this all happened," and the security personnel had performed "well within standards."

sentence2: The security personnel performed ``well within standards'' and the two staff aides were ``very sorry all this happened,'' Gainer said.


sentence1: He also said the academy will get its own internal report next week detailing the seriousness of the remaining problem.

sentence2: The academy will get its own internal report next week and it will be made public, Rosa said.


sentence1: Gartner's report said global WLAN equipment shipments reached 19.5 million last year, a 120 percent increase over 2001's 8.9 million units.

sentence2: Total shipments reached 19.5 million units last year, compared with 8.9 million units in 2001.


sentence1: Roy Moore, the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, stood accused but unrepentant Wednesday in the same courtroom he recently presided over.

sentence2: Moore, the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, stands trial before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary.


sentence1: The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI climbed 164 points, or 1.91 percent, to 8,765.38, brushing its highest levels since mid-January.

sentence2: The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI tacked on 97 points, or 1.14 percent, to 8,699.


sentence1: An arrest warrant claimed Bryant assaulted the woman June 30 at a hotel.

sentence2: According to an arrest warrant, Bryant, 24, attacked a woman on June 30.


sentence1: FRIENDS of Robert De Niro yesterday rallied around him after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

sentence2: Hollywood actor Robert De Niro has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesman said today.


sentence1: But JT was careful to clarify that it was "not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment".

sentence2: "However, we are not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment."


sentence1: Shares of Halliburton fell 71 cents, or 3 percent, to close at $21.59 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange.

sentence2: Halliburton shares fell 54 cents, or 2.4 percent, to $21.76 a share in midday New York Stock Exchange trade.


sentence1: Tail wagging, Abbey trotted on stage with Conway before a crowd of more than 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft's annual customer conference at the Anaheim Convention Center.

sentence2: On Monday, Abbey trotted on stage, tail wagging, with Conway before a crowd of 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft's annual customer conference.


sentence1: At midnight on Wednesday, 68 percent of voters said "no" to the tax, with 97 percent of the votes counted.

sentence2: With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight, 68 percent of voters opposed the tax.


sentence1: Graham is expected to be nominated and elected to a second one-year term today and will deliver the presidential address.

sentence2: Later Tuesday, Graham was expected to be re-elected for a second one-year term.


sentence1: "These changes may affect a large number of existing Web pages," the statement continued.

sentence2: Still, changes to IE "may affect a large number of existing Web pages," according to the W3C's notice.


sentence1: Barbini said the union may reach a compromise with the United States but it wants a system for labeling such foods, something the industry successfully fought here.

sentence2: Barbini said the EU may reach a compromise but it wants a system for labeling such foods, something the industry has resisted.


sentence1: The blaze then spread to several surrounding structures on the property and destroyed them.

sentence2: The fire spread to several surrounding structures on the property and destroyed them as deputies held back firefighters.


sentence1: Sources say agents confiscated "several" documents he was carrying.

sentence2: Agents confiscated several classified documents in his possession and interrogated him.


sentence1: The helicopter burst into flames upon impact, according to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.

sentence2: The helicopter was owned by Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters Inc., according to the sheriff's office.


sentence1: "I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel," said Silver.

sentence2: "I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel, J. Michael Boxley,'' the Silver statement said. "


sentence1: The new research will be published soon in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

sentence2: It will appear in the next few weeks on the Web site of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.


sentence1: Two convicted killers and another inmate escaped from a state prison on a busy street Wednesday by cutting through a fence, a Corrections Department official said.

sentence2: A convicted killer and two other inmates cut through two fences topped with razor wire and escaped from a state prison on a busy street.


sentence1: John Hickenlooper had 65 percent of the vote to 35 percent for City Auditor Don Mares.

sentence2: Hickenlooper clobbered city Auditor Don Mares, 46, in the Tuesday runoff.


sentence1: Young has 28 days to file a response and ask the NASD for a hearing.

sentence2: Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel.


sentence1: Stocks dipped lower Tuesday as investors opted to cash in profits from Monday's big rally despite a trio of reports suggesting modest improvement in the economy.

sentence2: Wall Street moved tentatively higher Tuesday as investors weighed a trio of reports showing modest economic improvement against an urge to cash in profits from Monday's big rally.


sentence1: From the start, however, the United States' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a friendly government.

sentence2: But the United States' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a friendly government.


sentence1: Selenski descended down the wall and used the mattress to climb over razor wire.

sentence2: Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot razor wire, Fischi said.


sentence1: Common side effects include nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough, the FDA said.

sentence2: The most common side effects after getting the nasal spray were nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough.


sentence1: Announcing the selection, Kmart CEO Julian Day said Grey will help the retailer "find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the new America consumer."

sentence2: Together, we will find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the 'new America' consumer."


sentence1: Supermarket chains facing a possible grocery clerk strike this week accused union leaders Monday of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend.

sentence2: Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a possible strike.


sentence1: INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its next-generation XScale processor for mobile phones and handheld devices here in San Jose.

sentence2: Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices.


sentence1: The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it.

sentence2: An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday.


sentence1: The Nasdaq composite index advanced 20.59, or 1.3 percent, to 1,616.50, after gaining 5.7 percent last week.

sentence2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02.


sentence1: "We're going to do everything in our power to get money back to ratepayers as quickly as possible," Kennedy said.

sentence2: "There's very strong interest in getting money back to the ratepayers as quickly as possible," Commissioner Susan Kennedy said.


sentence1: The company said it would cut the wholesale price of most top-line CDs to $9.09 from $12.02.

sentence2: The company also said it would cut wholesale prices on cassettes and change the suggested retail price to $8.98.


sentence1: Shares of Allergan fell 14 cents to close at $78.12 on the New York Stock Exchange (news - web sites).

sentence2: Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange.


sentence1: The upcoming second-quarter earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance, they say.

sentence2: They say second-quarter earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance.


sentence1: That took the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR down 9/32, its yield rising to 3.37 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday.

sentence2: That saw the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR slip 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.36 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday.


sentence1: The bank's shares fell 45 cents in trading yesterday to $91.51 per share.

sentence2: Shares of M&T, which is based in Buffalo, fell 41 cents, to $91.51.


sentence1: In the latest violence, insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing one soldier.

sentence2: Early Monday, insurgents threw a homemade bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing an American soldier.


sentence1: Consumer groups are against the changes, saying they hurt individuality in markets.

sentence2: Consumer groups oppose the changes, saying they would concentrate too many outlets in too few media empires.


sentence1: Every Thursday, a grains management committee meets in the Commission's agriculture directorate to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender.

sentence2: A grains management committee normally meets each Thursday in the Commission's agriculture unit -- another target of Wednesday's raids -- to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender.


sentence1: Colin Powell, the Secretary of State, said contacts with Iran would not stop.

sentence2: Secretary of State Colin Powell said yesterday that contacts with Iran would continue.


sentence1: Stout previously worked for General Electric subsidiary GE Capital Service Inc., where he was vice president and chief technology and information officer.

sentence2: Stout comes to Sprint from GE Capital, where he served as chief technology and information officer.


sentence1: Scrimshaw, Supervisor, Best Minister and Ten Most Wanted are expected to complete the Belmont field.

sentence2: Best Minister, Scrimshaw, and Ten Most Wanted all had workouts on Monday morning.


sentence1: Former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu said Sunday he did not see what "all the fuss" was over appointing a gay bishop, but urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate.

sentence2: South Africa's Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he does not understand all the fuss about appointing a gay bishop, but he has urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate.


sentence1: In September, Hewlett-Packard signed a development and marketing deal with the company.

sentence2: Four months later it signed a joint marketing agreement with Hewlett-Packard Co.


sentence1: Consumers would still have to get a descrambling security card from their cable operator to plug into the set.

sentence2: To watch pay television, consumers would insert into the set a security card provided by their cable service.


sentence1: On Friday, the Concorde started up around sunrise and seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun.

sentence2: Yesterday, the Concorde seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun.


sentence1: A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million.

sentence2: The federal standard for ozone is 0.12 parts per million.


sentence1: While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive, the bomb exploded, killing Wells.

sentence2: The bomb exploded while authorities waited for a bomb squad to arrive.


sentence1: "It seems to me ... we're just dealing with bragging rights here, who wins and who loses," said Gammerman, who heard the case without a jury.

sentence2: "Leaving aside attorney fees, we're dealing with bragging rights of who wins and who loses," said Gammerman.


sentence1: The American women, who are defending champions, will play in Philadelphia on Sept. 25 and conclude group competition in Columbus on Sept. 28.

sentence2: The U.S. women, who are defending champions, will play on Sept. 25 in Philadelphia and conclude group competition on Sept. 28 in Columbus, Ohio.


sentence1: Its maker, MedImmune Inc., based in Gaithersburg, made 4 million to 5 million doses this year.

sentence2: MedImmune Vaccines, the maker of FluMist, made between 4 million and 5 million doses this year.


sentence1: Kaichen appeared Wednesday in federal court on two bank robbery charges.

sentence2: She appeared in federal court Wednesday, but did not enter a plea.


sentence1: An incremental step reported by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, is the latest in a decade-long effort.

sentence2: The incremental step, reported by researchers at UC San Francisco, is the latest in a decade-long effort to infect mice with the virus.


sentence1: Bush turned out a statement yesterday thanking the commission for its work, and said, "Our journey into space will go on."

sentence2: Mr. Bush did not discuss this when he issued a brief statement yesterday thanking the commission for its work, and saying, "Our journey into space will go on."


sentence1: The governor is going to Jackson, where 13 of the state's 16 fatalities were reported.

sentence2: The governor is going to Jackson, where 13 people were killed.


sentence1: The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose 3.42 points, or 0.34 percent, to 1,007.84.

sentence2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 1.55 points, or 0.09 percent, at 1,744.91.


sentence1: Crews worked to install a new culvert and prepare the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel as storm clouds threatened to dump more rain.

sentence2: Crews worked to install a new culvert and repave the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel.


sentence1: Buoyed by some of the advice imparted by Nicklaus, Howell shot an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry.

sentence2: Buoyed by advice imparted by Nicklaus, Howell shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to enter today's round with a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry.


sentence1: Net revenue rose to $3.99 billion from $3.85 billion during the same quarter last year.

sentence2: That is up from $1.14 billion during the same quarter last year.