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" I don 't think my brain is going to go dead this afternoon or next week , " he said .	In a conference call yesterday , he said , " I don 't think that my brain is going to go dead this afternoon or next week . "	1	2,783	equivalent
Obviously , I 've made statements that are ludicrous and crazy and outrageous and all those things , because that 's the way I always was .	" Obviously , I have made statements that are ludicrous and crazy and outrageous because that 's the way I was . "	1	2,785	equivalent
" This puts telemarketers on notice that we will take all measures necessary to protect consumers who chose to be left alone in their homes . "	" This puts telemarketers on notice that we will take all measures necessary to protect consumers who chose to be left alone in their homes , " FCC chairman Michael Powell said .	1	2,786	equivalent
Jim Guest , president of Consumers Union , said they stand by their reporting .	Jim Guest , president of Consumers Union , said the Supreme Court did not address the merits of the case .	0	2,787	not equivalent
In addition to O 'Connor , Rehnquist 's majority opinion was joined by Justices David Souter , Ruth Bader Ginsburg , and Stephen Breyer .	Joining him in the majority opinion were Justices Sandra Day O 'Connor , David H. Souter , Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer .	1	2,788	equivalent
But he added , " Once the problem grew to a certain magnitude , nothing could have been done to prevent it from cascading out of control . "	" However , the report also tells us that once the problem grew to a certain magnitude , nothing could have been done to prevent it from cascading out of control . "	1	2,789	equivalent
Stony Brook University launched the study in 1996 , after earlier studies indicated a possible connection between electromagnetic fields and cancer .	The State University at Stony Brook launched the study in 1996 , after earlier studies indicated a possible connection .	1	2,790	equivalent
It was the first suicide attack in Israel since October 4 , when a bomber killed 23 people .	The first Palestinian suicide attack in Israel killed eight people in April 1994 in the centre of Afula .	0	2,791	not equivalent
They include Ask Jeeves Inc . , Global Crossing , Aether Systems , Clarent , Copper Mountain Networks and VA Linux , now VA Software .	They included Global Crossing , Akamai Technologies , Ask Jeeves , Copper Mountain Networks , Etoys and VA Linux .	1	2,792	equivalent
The UAW earlier this week reached tentative agreements , also for four years , with Ford Motor Co . , DaimlerChrysler AG 's Chrysler Group and supplier Visteon Corp.	The union earlier this week announced tentative agreements with Ford Motor Co . , DaimlerChrysler AG 's Chrysler Group and supplier Visteon Corp.	1	2,794	equivalent
Then the authority can hold another set of public hearings on raising commuting costs , the judge said .	But the judge , Louis York , said the authority can hold another set of public hearings on raising commuting costs afterward .	1	2,795	equivalent
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points , or 1.01 percent , at 1,636.94 .	The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 .	0	2,796	not equivalent
In New York , $ 7,646 is spent annually on each Medicaid recipient , almost double the national average of $ 3,936 .	New York has by far the country ’ s most expensive Medicaid program , costing taxpayers $ 7,646 per recipient , almost double the national average of $ 3,936 .	0	2,797	not equivalent
Peterson , 30 , was arrested in La Jolla April 18 after the two bodies were identified through DNA tests .	Peterson was arrested near Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla on April 18 , the same the day the bodies were identified through DNA testing .	1	2,798	equivalent
In Kentucky , Democratic Attorney General Ben Chandler faces U.S. Rep. Ernie Fletcher .	Kentucky : Republican Ernie Fletcher , a three-term House member , is battling Democratic state Attorney General Ben Chandler .	1	2,799	equivalent
Other retailers that will be affected are Argos , part of GUS , and privately owned Littlewoods .	The other main electrical goods retailers are Argos , part of GUS , privately owned Littlewoods and PowerHouse .	0	2,800	not equivalent
Sun filed its lawsuit after an appeals court in Washington upheld the U.S. government 's antitrust case against Microsoft .	Sun filed the suit after the government 's successful antitrust suit against Microsoft .	1	2,801	equivalent
Jewish and Muslim leaders expressed horror at the proposals , which have not been approved .	Jewish and Muslim leaders objected to the proposals , which were never approved .	1	2,802	equivalent
A female attendant , 25 , was slashed across the face as the attacker closed on the cockpit .	A female colleague , 25 , was slashed across the face as the man continued to try to reach the front of the plane .	1	2,803	equivalent
Of the 23.5 million high-speed lines , 16.3 million provided advanced services , which the FCC defines as speeds exceeding 200 kbps in both directions .	A total of 16.3 million lines provided advanced services , those services at speeds exceeding 200 kbps in both directions .	0	2,804	not equivalent
Daniel said it takes about two hours and 15 minutes to drive from his home to Nashville .	Daniel said D 'Antonio left between 7 : 15 p.m. and 8 p.m and it takes about two hours to drive from his home to Nashville .	0	2,805	not equivalent
Cullen , 43 , is charged with murdering a Catholic clergyman and attempting to kill another patient at Somerset Medical Center .	Cullen , 43 , is charged with killing a Roman Catholic Church official and attempting to kill another patient at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville .	1	2,806	equivalent
Authorities appealed to the public Friday to come forward and provide what could be the key to solving the sniper-style shootings that have killed three people outside area convenience stores .	Authorities looked to the public yesterday for help in solving the deadly sniper-style shootings of three people outside Charleston-area convenience stores .	1	2,807	equivalent
Duke and North Carolina have been resolute in their positions against expansion .	Two schools , Duke and North Carolina , have steadfastly opposed expansion .	1	2,808	equivalent
Despite generic competition for acne drug Accutane , flagship drug sales rose 21 percent excluding exchange rate swings and nine percent in francs to 10.31 billion .	Flagship drug sales rose 21 percent excluding exchange rate swings and nine percent in francs to 10.31 billion , while diagnostics sales fell one percent in francs to 3.57 billion .	0	2,809	not equivalent
Tehran has said it will only sign the protocol if a ban on imports of peaceful Western nuclear technology is lifted .	Tehran has made clear it will only sign the Additional Protocol introducing such inspections if a ban on the import of civilian Western nuclear technology is lifted .	1	2,810	equivalent
Financial terms of the deal , expected to close this month , were not released .	Financial terms of the sale , which is expected to be completed by the end of August , were not disclosed .	1	2,811	equivalent
It also hired Citigroup and Morgan Stanley to explore refinancing or restructuring of $ 175 million in senior notes due next year .	ATA also has hired Citigroup and Morgan Stanley to evaluate options for refinancing or restructuring $ 175 million of 10.5 percent senior notes due in August 2004 .	1	2,812	equivalent
At last week 's meeting with U.S. President George W. Bush , Roh said inter-Korean exchanges would be " conducted in light of developments on the North Korean nuclear issue . "	The two leaders said inter-Korean exchanges would be " conducted in light of developments on the North Korean nuclear issue " .	1	2,813	equivalent
Analysts have predicted third-quarter earnings of 16 cents a share and revenue of $ 7.15 billion , on average .	Analysts surveyed by Reuters Research expected earnings of 13 cents a share on revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average .	1	2,814	equivalent
In 2001 , President Bush named Kathleen Gregg one of six appointees to the Student Loan Marketing Association , the largest US lender for students .	In 2001 , President Bush named her to the Student Loan Marketing Association , the largest U.S. lender for students .	1	2,815	equivalent
After hours of negotiations , a SWAT team burst in early yesterday and found Hoffine dead .	Early Friday , the SWAT team burst in and found Hoffine dead .	1	2,816	equivalent
" I never grabbed anyone and then pulled up their shirt and grabbed their breasts , and stuff like that .	That I pulled up their shirt and grabbed their breasts and stuff like that : this is not me .	1	2,817	equivalent
" The death of al-Ghozi signals that terrorists will never get far in the Philippines , " Arroyo said in a statement on Monday .	" The death of Ghozi signals that terrorists will never get far in the Philippines , " President Gloria Arroyo said .	1	2,818	equivalent
Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday , as did Mills .	Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday , saying that he never discussed personnel matters .	1	2,819	equivalent
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Market 's composite index rose 3.41 points to 1,915.31 .	The benchmark S & P / TSX composite index rose 29.12 points yesterday to 7,633.61 .	0	2,820	not equivalent
Last week , Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic ties and restoration of air services with Pakistan .	The move follows a recent proposal by Mr Vajpayee , whoended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic links and restoration of air services with Pakistan .	0	2,823	not equivalent
Evacuation went smoothly , although passengers weren 't told what was going on , Hunt said .	Passengers were evacuated smoothly , although they were not told what was going on , he said .	1	2,824	equivalent
By Wednesday , the Red Planet will come as near to Earth as it has been in 60,000 years .	On Wednesday , at 7.51pm , Mars will be the closest to Earth it has been for 59,619 years .	1	2,825	equivalent
Microsoft will seek to simplify creation of BizTalk applications by tying it more tightly to its flagship development tool , Visual Studio.Net.	The software maker is seeking to simplify creation of BizTalk applications by tying it more tightly to its flagship development tool , Visual Studio.Net.	1	2,826	equivalent
Before the blast , Wells told police he had been forced to rob the bank and asked police to help him remove the bomb .	Wells , 46 , said he was forced to rob the bank and asked police to help take the bomb off .	1	2,830	equivalent
" Our party will never be the choice of the NRA - and I am not looking to be the candidate of the NRA , " he said .	Our party will never be the choice of the N.R.A. , and I 'm not looking to be the candidate of the N.R.A. , " a reference to the National Rifle Association .	1	2,831	equivalent
Since last April , scientists have learned how acrylamide is formed .	Scientists are working to determine how exactly how acrylamide is formed in food .	1	2,832	equivalent
One of the company 's employees was hospitalized in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers , said hospital administrative assistant Alex Reichert .	One of the employees who survived the blast and fire was hospitalized in critical condition in Fort Myers .	1	2,833	equivalent
Shares in Berkeley-based Xoma lost 77 cents , or 14 percent , to close at $ 4.72 each in trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .	The share price of Berkeley-based Xoma lost 73 cents a share , or 13 percent , to $ 4.76 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .	1	2,835	equivalent
" We need the somebody who notices them to come forward , " he told a news conference to introduce his successor , Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson .	" We need the somebody who notices them to come forward , " he said at a news conference in which he introduced his successor , Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson .	1	2,836	equivalent
Under the adjusted definition , officials Thursday listed 29 cases as suspected and said that 107 other people showing possible SARS symptoms were being monitored .	Another 29 cases were listed as suspected , and officials warned that 107 other people showing possible SARS symptoms were being monitored .	1	2,837	equivalent
" The numbers are starting to change very , very quickly , " Dr. Julie Gerberding , the CDC 's director , told a news briefing Thursday .	" The numbers are starting to change very , very quickly , " Dr. Julie Gerberding , director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , said Thursday .	1	2,838	equivalent
Mr Howard said he also had faith in the system under which Hicks could be tried .	Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated , saying he had faith in the US justice system .	0	2,839	not equivalent
Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident conducted a search Monday at the home of Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix .	Police investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident went to the home of Phoenix 's Roman Catholic bishop on Monday and found the windshield of his car caved in , authorities said .	0	2,840	not equivalent
Progress Software plans to acquire privately held DataDirect Technologies for about $ 88 million in cash , the companies said Friday .	Progress Software Corp. is acquiring DataDirect Technologies Ltd . , a privately held supplier of data-access software , for approximately $ 88 million , the companies said Friday .	1	2,842	equivalent
Altria shares fell $ 1.17 to $ 42.51 and were the Dow 's biggest percent loser .	Its shares fell $ 9.61 to $ 50.26 , ranking as the NYSE 's most-active issue and its biggest percentage loser .	0	2,843	not equivalent
Hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the lower Texas coast as Tropical Storm Erika sped across the Gulf of Mexico and headed for landfall .	One month after Hurricane Claudette pounded Texas , hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the coast as fast-moving Tropical Storm Erika churned across the gulf .	0	2,844	not equivalent
Dos Reis also pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and another girl on a different occasion .	Dos Reis had earlier pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and one other girl in a separate incident .	1	2,845	equivalent
As previously announced , the final will be at the new Home Depot Center in Carson on Oct. 12 .	Williams recently toured the new soccer-specific Home Depot Center in Carson , Calif .	0	2,846	not equivalent
The Java Enterprise System bundles a slew of Sun software for a yearly subscription of $ 100 per employee .	For instance , the core Java Enterprise System will cost $ 100 per employee in the US .	0	2,847	not equivalent
The memorandum analyzed lawful activities , such as recruiting demonstrators , and illegal activities , such as using fake documentation to get into a secured site .	The memo analyzed lawful activities like recruiting demonstrators , as well as illegal activities like using fake documentation to get into a secured site .	1	2,848	equivalent
Law enforcement sources who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .	Law enforcement officials confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .	1	2,849	equivalent
Even when the exchange detected violations , it often failed to take disciplinary action , the SEC said .	Even when the exchange detected such violations , it " often failed to take appropriate disciplinary actions " against individuals or firms .	1	2,850	equivalent
United said the new airline will expand next year to 40 Airbus A320 jets , each seating 156 passengers .	United said it the new airline use 40 jets , each seating 156 passengers .	1	2,851	equivalent
Now they are waiting to see if Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan will try and repair the damage in his testimony to the House next week .	Now they were waiting to see if Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan would try to repair the damage done to bond prices in his testimony to the House next week .	1	2,852	equivalent
Medical investigators matched the body 's teeth to Aronov 's dental records this morning , medical examiner 's spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said .	Investigators matched the dead womans teeth to Aronovs dental records Wednesday morning , medical examiners spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said .	1	2,853	equivalent
Joe Nichols captured new male vocalist honors , riding back-to-back hits " The Impossible " and " Brokenheartedsville . "	Joe Nichols , who is touring with Jackson , captured new male vocalist honors , riding back-to-back hits The Impossible and Brokenheartedsville .	1	2,854	equivalent
They found that 6.4 percent of men on finasteride had high-grade tumors , compared with 5.1 percent taking a placebo .	About 18 percent of men taking finasteride developed prostate cancer , compared with 24 percent on placebo .	1	2,855	equivalent
The compilers are available in two flavors : the Intel C + + Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C + + retails for USD $ 399 and is intended for application development use .	The compilers are available in two forms : The Intel C + + Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C + + is available from Intel for $ 399 , and is intended for applications development .	1	2,856	equivalent
Thousands of pounds of fireworks inside the warehouse and packed in the tractor-trailer rig exploded , the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives said .	Thousands of pounds of fireworks inside the Lamb Entertainment 's warehouse and packed in the tractor-trailer rig exploded , the ATF said .	1	2,857	equivalent
BA shares were up 0.59 percent at 170 pence in early afternoon trading , slightly outpacing London 's FTSE 100 Index which was up 0.28 percent .	BA shares closed down 0.89 percent at 167-1 / 2 pence , slightly lower than London 's FTSE 100 Index which was down 0.28 percent .	0	2,858	not equivalent
Martha Stewart shares fell $ 2.03 , about 18 percent , to $ 9.17 and were the NYSE 's biggest percentage loser .	Its shares fell 4.6 percent , or $ 4.04 , to $ 83.38 and was the blue-chip Dow 's biggest percent loser .	1	2,859	equivalent
By late Thursday afternoon , Putnam said the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York had subpoenaed its trading documents , raising the possibility of a criminal indictment .	Earlier this week , Putnam said the Manhattan U.S. Attorney had subpoenaed its trading documents , raising the possibility of a criminal indictment .	1	2,860	equivalent
The shares represent more than half the 115.9 million shares Turner held at the end of April , according to Bloomberg data .	The sale represents about 52 per cent of the 115.9 million shares Mr Turner held at the end of April .	1	2,861	equivalent
In turn SuSE will license Java 2 Standard Edition while also formalising an existing agreement to distribute Sun 's Java Virtual Machine for running Java applications .	Nuremberg , Germany-based SuSE will license Sun 's Java 2 Standard Edition ( J2SE ) and ship Sun 's Java Virtual Machine across its Linux software line .	1	2,862	equivalent
Mr. Rush is the only witness to the events in the pilothouse who has spoken to investigators .	Rush is the only witness to the wheelhouse events who has spoken with investigators , Weinshall said .	1	2,864	equivalent
Geoghan , 68 , was taken to Leominster Hospital , where he was pronounced dead at 1 : 17 p.m.	Mr. Geoghan was taken to the University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster , Mass . , where he died at 1 : 17 p.m.	1	2,865	equivalent
" With Internet usage and broadband adoption continuing to escalate , marketers are throwing their weight and dollars behind interactive advertising , " said IAB President and CEO Greg Stuart .	" With Internet usage and broadband adoption continuing to escalate , " Stuart says , " marketers are throwing their weight and dollars behind interactive advertising . "	1	2,866	equivalent
Rescue and search operation had been going on since the tragedy happened on Thursday night , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network .	Rescue and search operation was on to find them , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network .	0	2,867	not equivalent
Fidelity Investments , the nation 's largest mutual-fund company , said it received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer 's office regarding its investigation to potential fund-trading abuses .	Fidelity Investments has received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer , who is investigating charges of market-timing and late-day trading in the mutual fund industry .	0	2,868	not equivalent
" Tony 's not feeling well , " Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said .	We 're thrilled to be up 3-2 , ' ' Coach Gregg Popovich said Wednesday .	0	2,869	not equivalent
Both devices use version 5.2 of the Palm operating system and feature a new design , which resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels around 180 degrees .	Both devices use Palm OS 5.2 and feature a completely new form factor that resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels 180 degrees .	1	2,870	equivalent
General Myers told reporters that " at first blush , it doesn 't look like any rules were broken " .	" At first blush , it doesn 't look like any rules were broken , " said Gen. Richard Myers , chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff .	1	2,871	equivalent
Trading volume was incredibly light at 500.22 million shares , below an already thin 611.45 million exchanged at the same point Thursday .	Trading volume was extremely light at 1.05 billion shares , below an already thin 1.19 billion on Tuesday .	1	2,872	equivalent
Officials with the rebel group Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy could not be reached for comment Saturday .	The main rebel force , the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy , fears a peacekeeping force could bolster Taylor .	0	2,873	not equivalent
Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's first quarter , although it might explain the drop and quick recovery in sales this quarter .	Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's March quarter , although it could explain the drop and quick recovery in sales during the current quarter .	1	2,874	equivalent
" These are defining moments for players and organizations , " Anaheim coach Mike Babcock said .	" There are defining moments for players and organizations where you are measured .	0	2,877	not equivalent
He led Philippine police to a tonne of TNT that officials say was intended for planned attacks in Singapore on Western targets , including US and Australian diplomatic posts .	He led Philippine police to a ton of TNT officials say was intended for attacks on Western targets in Singapore , including the US Embassy .	0	2,878	not equivalent
They did not nationalize them , " Manouchehr Takin , an analyst at the Center for Global Energy Studies in London , said .	They did not nationalize them , " said Manouchehr Takin of the Center for Global Energy Studies .	1	2,879	equivalent
Since both companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely the two signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period of time .	Because the companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely they signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period .	1	2,880	equivalent
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa opened its doors a day early .	The dice are rolling at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa .	1	2,881	equivalent
BioReliance 's stock closed down 2 cents yesterday at $ 47.98 per share .	Shares of BioReliance sold at $ 47.98 at the close of market yesterday , down 2 cents .	1	2,882	equivalent
In 2001 , Evan helped found an after-school nonviolence program named after a college student shot and killed by a teen gang member , said Alexis Lukas , the program supervisor .	In 2001 , Nash helped found an after-school nonviolence program named after a college student who was fatally shot by a 14-year-old gang member , program supervisor Alexis Lukas said .	1	2,883	equivalent
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 .	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 .	1	2,884	equivalent
The draft statement said progress on the nuclear issue and the pending trade deal were " interdependent , indissociable and mutually reinforcing elements " .	They said progress towards resolving the nuclear issue and progress in the trade talks were " interdependent , essential and mutually reinforcing elements of EU-Iran relations " .	1	2,885	equivalent
The S & P 500 finished 13.78 points higher at 930.08 , or 1.5 per cent , the highest level since January 14 .	The S & P rose 13.78 , or 1.5 percent , to 930.08 , the best level since Jan. 14 .	1	2,886	equivalent
The Qantas colleagues were last night in a serious but stable condition after being rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital .	The two flight attendants were in a serious but stable condition last night after being rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital .	1	2,887	equivalent
The trial , featuring 125 witnesses , could continue until the start of 2004 .	The trial , which could last until early 2004 , is expected to hear the first of 125 witnesses Friday .	1	2,888	equivalent
But price declines have remained below 30 percent , year over year , for the last two quarters , said IDC analyst John McArthur .	McArthur told internetnews.com price declines have moderated and remained below 30 percent from the previous year for the last two quarters .	1	2,889	equivalent
The previous weekend record for an R-rated film was $ 58 million for " Hannibal . "	The previous biggest R rated opening was " Hannibal 's " $ 58 million .	1	2,890	equivalent
The second rover is scheduled for launch later this month , and both vehicles are expected to arrive at Mars in January .	The second rover is scheduled for launch on June 25 and both will arrive at Mars in January .	1	2,891	equivalent
The per-share earnings were 4 cents per share higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .	That was 4 cents higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .	1	2,893	equivalent
The Sars illness , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan , and economic uncertainty in Europe and the US have depressed air travel .	The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and economic uncertainty in Europe and America have depressed air travel .	1	2,895	equivalent
The 2002 second quarter results don 't include figures from our friends at Compaq .	The year-ago numbers do not include figures from Compaq Computer .	1	2,896	equivalent

" I don 't think my brain is going to go dead this afternoon or next week , " he said .

In a conference call yesterday , he said , " I don 't think that my brain is going to go dead this afternoon or next week . "

1

2,783

equivalent

Obviously , I 've made statements that are ludicrous and crazy and outrageous and all those things , because that 's the way I always was .

" Obviously , I have made statements that are ludicrous and crazy and outrageous because that 's the way I was . "

1

2,785

equivalent

" This puts telemarketers on notice that we will take all measures necessary to protect consumers who chose to be left alone in their homes . "

" This puts telemarketers on notice that we will take all measures necessary to protect consumers who chose to be left alone in their homes , " FCC chairman Michael Powell said .

1

2,786

equivalent

Jim Guest , president of Consumers Union , said they stand by their reporting .

Jim Guest , president of Consumers Union , said the Supreme Court did not address the merits of the case .

0

2,787

not equivalent

In addition to O 'Connor , Rehnquist 's majority opinion was joined by Justices David Souter , Ruth Bader Ginsburg , and Stephen Breyer .

Joining him in the majority opinion were Justices Sandra Day O 'Connor , David H. Souter , Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer .

1

2,788

equivalent

But he added , " Once the problem grew to a certain magnitude , nothing could have been done to prevent it from cascading out of control . "

" However , the report also tells us that once the problem grew to a certain magnitude , nothing could have been done to prevent it from cascading out of control . "

1

2,789

equivalent

Stony Brook University launched the study in 1996 , after earlier studies indicated a possible connection between electromagnetic fields and cancer .

The State University at Stony Brook launched the study in 1996 , after earlier studies indicated a possible connection .

1

2,790

equivalent

It was the first suicide attack in Israel since October 4 , when a bomber killed 23 people .

The first Palestinian suicide attack in Israel killed eight people in April 1994 in the centre of Afula .

0

2,791

not equivalent

They include Ask Jeeves Inc . , Global Crossing , Aether Systems , Clarent , Copper Mountain Networks and VA Linux , now VA Software .

They included Global Crossing , Akamai Technologies , Ask Jeeves , Copper Mountain Networks , Etoys and VA Linux .

1

2,792

equivalent

The UAW earlier this week reached tentative agreements , also for four years , with Ford Motor Co . , DaimlerChrysler AG 's Chrysler Group and supplier Visteon Corp.

The union earlier this week announced tentative agreements with Ford Motor Co . , DaimlerChrysler AG 's Chrysler Group and supplier Visteon Corp.

1

2,794

equivalent

Then the authority can hold another set of public hearings on raising commuting costs , the judge said .

But the judge , Louis York , said the authority can hold another set of public hearings on raising commuting costs afterward .

1

2,795

equivalent

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points , or 1.01 percent , at 1,636.94 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 .

0

2,796

not equivalent

In New York , $ 7,646 is spent annually on each Medicaid recipient , almost double the national average of $ 3,936 .

New York has by far the country ’ s most expensive Medicaid program , costing taxpayers $ 7,646 per recipient , almost double the national average of $ 3,936 .

0

2,797

not equivalent

Peterson , 30 , was arrested in La Jolla April 18 after the two bodies were identified through DNA tests .

Peterson was arrested near Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla on April 18 , the same the day the bodies were identified through DNA testing .

1

2,798

equivalent

In Kentucky , Democratic Attorney General Ben Chandler faces U.S. Rep. Ernie Fletcher .

Kentucky : Republican Ernie Fletcher , a three-term House member , is battling Democratic state Attorney General Ben Chandler .

1

2,799

equivalent

Other retailers that will be affected are Argos , part of GUS , and privately owned Littlewoods .

The other main electrical goods retailers are Argos , part of GUS , privately owned Littlewoods and PowerHouse .

0

2,800

not equivalent

Sun filed its lawsuit after an appeals court in Washington upheld the U.S. government 's antitrust case against Microsoft .

Sun filed the suit after the government 's successful antitrust suit against Microsoft .

1

2,801

equivalent

Jewish and Muslim leaders expressed horror at the proposals , which have not been approved .

Jewish and Muslim leaders objected to the proposals , which were never approved .

1

2,802

equivalent

A female attendant , 25 , was slashed across the face as the attacker closed on the cockpit .

A female colleague , 25 , was slashed across the face as the man continued to try to reach the front of the plane .

1

2,803

equivalent

Of the 23.5 million high-speed lines , 16.3 million provided advanced services , which the FCC defines as speeds exceeding 200 kbps in both directions .

A total of 16.3 million lines provided advanced services , those services at speeds exceeding 200 kbps in both directions .

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2,804

not equivalent

Daniel said it takes about two hours and 15 minutes to drive from his home to Nashville .

Daniel said D 'Antonio left between 7 : 15 p.m. and 8 p.m and it takes about two hours to drive from his home to Nashville .

0

2,805

not equivalent

Cullen , 43 , is charged with murdering a Catholic clergyman and attempting to kill another patient at Somerset Medical Center .

Cullen , 43 , is charged with killing a Roman Catholic Church official and attempting to kill another patient at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville .

1

2,806

equivalent

Authorities appealed to the public Friday to come forward and provide what could be the key to solving the sniper-style shootings that have killed three people outside area convenience stores .

Authorities looked to the public yesterday for help in solving the deadly sniper-style shootings of three people outside Charleston-area convenience stores .

1

2,807

equivalent

Duke and North Carolina have been resolute in their positions against expansion .

Two schools , Duke and North Carolina , have steadfastly opposed expansion .

1

2,808

equivalent

Despite generic competition for acne drug Accutane , flagship drug sales rose 21 percent excluding exchange rate swings and nine percent in francs to 10.31 billion .

Flagship drug sales rose 21 percent excluding exchange rate swings and nine percent in francs to 10.31 billion , while diagnostics sales fell one percent in francs to 3.57 billion .

0

2,809

not equivalent

Tehran has said it will only sign the protocol if a ban on imports of peaceful Western nuclear technology is lifted .

Tehran has made clear it will only sign the Additional Protocol introducing such inspections if a ban on the import of civilian Western nuclear technology is lifted .

1

2,810

equivalent

Financial terms of the deal , expected to close this month , were not released .

Financial terms of the sale , which is expected to be completed by the end of August , were not disclosed .

1

2,811

equivalent

It also hired Citigroup and Morgan Stanley to explore refinancing or restructuring of $ 175 million in senior notes due next year .

ATA also has hired Citigroup and Morgan Stanley to evaluate options for refinancing or restructuring $ 175 million of 10.5 percent senior notes due in August 2004 .

1

2,812

equivalent

At last week 's meeting with U.S. President George W. Bush , Roh said inter-Korean exchanges would be " conducted in light of developments on the North Korean nuclear issue . "

The two leaders said inter-Korean exchanges would be " conducted in light of developments on the North Korean nuclear issue " .

1

2,813

equivalent

Analysts have predicted third-quarter earnings of 16 cents a share and revenue of $ 7.15 billion , on average .

Analysts surveyed by Reuters Research expected earnings of 13 cents a share on revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average .

1

2,814

equivalent

In 2001 , President Bush named Kathleen Gregg one of six appointees to the Student Loan Marketing Association , the largest US lender for students .

In 2001 , President Bush named her to the Student Loan Marketing Association , the largest U.S. lender for students .

1

2,815

equivalent

After hours of negotiations , a SWAT team burst in early yesterday and found Hoffine dead .

Early Friday , the SWAT team burst in and found Hoffine dead .

1

2,816

equivalent

" I never grabbed anyone and then pulled up their shirt and grabbed their breasts , and stuff like that .

That I pulled up their shirt and grabbed their breasts and stuff like that : this is not me .

1

2,817

equivalent

" The death of al-Ghozi signals that terrorists will never get far in the Philippines , " Arroyo said in a statement on Monday .

" The death of Ghozi signals that terrorists will never get far in the Philippines , " President Gloria Arroyo said .

1

2,818

equivalent

Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday , as did Mills .

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

1

2,819

equivalent

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Market 's composite index rose 3.41 points to 1,915.31 .

The benchmark S & P / TSX composite index rose 29.12 points yesterday to 7,633.61 .

0

2,820

not equivalent

Last week , Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic ties and restoration of air services with Pakistan .

The move follows a recent proposal by Mr Vajpayee , whoended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic links and restoration of air services with Pakistan .

0

2,823

not equivalent

Evacuation went smoothly , although passengers weren 't told what was going on , Hunt said .

Passengers were evacuated smoothly , although they were not told what was going on , he said .

1

2,824

equivalent

By Wednesday , the Red Planet will come as near to Earth as it has been in 60,000 years .

On Wednesday , at 7.51pm , Mars will be the closest to Earth it has been for 59,619 years .

1

2,825

equivalent

Microsoft will seek to simplify creation of BizTalk applications by tying it more tightly to its flagship development tool , Visual Studio.Net.

The software maker is seeking to simplify creation of BizTalk applications by tying it more tightly to its flagship development tool , Visual Studio.Net.

1

2,826

equivalent

Before the blast , Wells told police he had been forced to rob the bank and asked police to help him remove the bomb .

Wells , 46 , said he was forced to rob the bank and asked police to help take the bomb off .

1

2,830

equivalent

" Our party will never be the choice of the NRA - and I am not looking to be the candidate of the NRA , " he said .

Our party will never be the choice of the N.R.A. , and I 'm not looking to be the candidate of the N.R.A. , " a reference to the National Rifle Association .

1

2,831

equivalent

Since last April , scientists have learned how acrylamide is formed .

Scientists are working to determine how exactly how acrylamide is formed in food .

1

2,832

equivalent

One of the company 's employees was hospitalized in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers , said hospital administrative assistant Alex Reichert .

One of the employees who survived the blast and fire was hospitalized in critical condition in Fort Myers .

1

2,833

equivalent

Shares in Berkeley-based Xoma lost 77 cents , or 14 percent , to close at $ 4.72 each in trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

The share price of Berkeley-based Xoma lost 73 cents a share , or 13 percent , to $ 4.76 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

1

2,835

equivalent

" We need the somebody who notices them to come forward , " he told a news conference to introduce his successor , Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson .

" We need the somebody who notices them to come forward , " he said at a news conference in which he introduced his successor , Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson .

1

2,836

equivalent

Under the adjusted definition , officials Thursday listed 29 cases as suspected and said that 107 other people showing possible SARS symptoms were being monitored .

Another 29 cases were listed as suspected , and officials warned that 107 other people showing possible SARS symptoms were being monitored .

1

2,837

equivalent

" The numbers are starting to change very , very quickly , " Dr. Julie Gerberding , the CDC 's director , told a news briefing Thursday .

" The numbers are starting to change very , very quickly , " Dr. Julie Gerberding , director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , said Thursday .

1

2,838

equivalent

Mr Howard said he also had faith in the system under which Hicks could be tried .

Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated , saying he had faith in the US justice system .

0

2,839

not equivalent

Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident conducted a search Monday at the home of Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix .

Police investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident went to the home of Phoenix 's Roman Catholic bishop on Monday and found the windshield of his car caved in , authorities said .

0

2,840

not equivalent

Progress Software plans to acquire privately held DataDirect Technologies for about $ 88 million in cash , the companies said Friday .

Progress Software Corp. is acquiring DataDirect Technologies Ltd . , a privately held supplier of data-access software , for approximately $ 88 million , the companies said Friday .

1

2,842

equivalent

Altria shares fell $ 1.17 to $ 42.51 and were the Dow 's biggest percent loser .

Its shares fell $ 9.61 to $ 50.26 , ranking as the NYSE 's most-active issue and its biggest percentage loser .

0

2,843

not equivalent

Hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the lower Texas coast as Tropical Storm Erika sped across the Gulf of Mexico and headed for landfall .

One month after Hurricane Claudette pounded Texas , hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the coast as fast-moving Tropical Storm Erika churned across the gulf .

0

2,844

not equivalent

Dos Reis also pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and another girl on a different occasion .

Dos Reis had earlier pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and one other girl in a separate incident .

1

2,845

equivalent

As previously announced , the final will be at the new Home Depot Center in Carson on Oct. 12 .

Williams recently toured the new soccer-specific Home Depot Center in Carson , Calif .

0

2,846

not equivalent

The Java Enterprise System bundles a slew of Sun software for a yearly subscription of $ 100 per employee .

For instance , the core Java Enterprise System will cost $ 100 per employee in the US .

0

2,847

not equivalent

The memorandum analyzed lawful activities , such as recruiting demonstrators , and illegal activities , such as using fake documentation to get into a secured site .

The memo analyzed lawful activities like recruiting demonstrators , as well as illegal activities like using fake documentation to get into a secured site .

1

2,848

equivalent

Law enforcement sources who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .

Law enforcement officials confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .

1

2,849

equivalent

Even when the exchange detected violations , it often failed to take disciplinary action , the SEC said .

Even when the exchange detected such violations , it " often failed to take appropriate disciplinary actions " against individuals or firms .

1

2,850

equivalent

United said the new airline will expand next year to 40 Airbus A320 jets , each seating 156 passengers .

United said it the new airline use 40 jets , each seating 156 passengers .

1

2,851

equivalent

Now they are waiting to see if Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan will try and repair the damage in his testimony to the House next week .

Now they were waiting to see if Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan would try to repair the damage done to bond prices in his testimony to the House next week .

1

2,852

equivalent

Medical investigators matched the body 's teeth to Aronov 's dental records this morning , medical examiner 's spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said .

Investigators matched the dead womans teeth to Aronovs dental records Wednesday morning , medical examiners spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said .

1

2,853

equivalent

Joe Nichols captured new male vocalist honors , riding back-to-back hits " The Impossible " and " Brokenheartedsville . "

Joe Nichols , who is touring with Jackson , captured new male vocalist honors , riding back-to-back hits The Impossible and Brokenheartedsville .

1

2,854

equivalent

They found that 6.4 percent of men on finasteride had high-grade tumors , compared with 5.1 percent taking a placebo .

About 18 percent of men taking finasteride developed prostate cancer , compared with 24 percent on placebo .

1

2,855

equivalent

The compilers are available in two flavors : the Intel C + + Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C + + retails for USD $ 399 and is intended for application development use .

The compilers are available in two forms : The Intel C + + Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C + + is available from Intel for $ 399 , and is intended for applications development .

1

2,856

equivalent

Thousands of pounds of fireworks inside the warehouse and packed in the tractor-trailer rig exploded , the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives said .

Thousands of pounds of fireworks inside the Lamb Entertainment 's warehouse and packed in the tractor-trailer rig exploded , the ATF said .

1

2,857

equivalent

BA shares were up 0.59 percent at 170 pence in early afternoon trading , slightly outpacing London 's FTSE 100 Index which was up 0.28 percent .

BA shares closed down 0.89 percent at 167-1 / 2 pence , slightly lower than London 's FTSE 100 Index which was down 0.28 percent .

0

2,858

not equivalent

Martha Stewart shares fell $ 2.03 , about 18 percent , to $ 9.17 and were the NYSE 's biggest percentage loser .

Its shares fell 4.6 percent , or $ 4.04 , to $ 83.38 and was the blue-chip Dow 's biggest percent loser .

1

2,859

equivalent

By late Thursday afternoon , Putnam said the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York had subpoenaed its trading documents , raising the possibility of a criminal indictment .

Earlier this week , Putnam said the Manhattan U.S. Attorney had subpoenaed its trading documents , raising the possibility of a criminal indictment .

1

2,860

equivalent

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

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

1

2,861

equivalent

In turn SuSE will license Java 2 Standard Edition while also formalising an existing agreement to distribute Sun 's Java Virtual Machine for running Java applications .

Nuremberg , Germany-based SuSE will license Sun 's Java 2 Standard Edition ( J2SE ) and ship Sun 's Java Virtual Machine across its Linux software line .

1

2,862

equivalent

Mr. Rush is the only witness to the events in the pilothouse who has spoken to investigators .

Rush is the only witness to the wheelhouse events who has spoken with investigators , Weinshall said .

1

2,864

equivalent

Geoghan , 68 , was taken to Leominster Hospital , where he was pronounced dead at 1 : 17 p.m.

Mr. Geoghan was taken to the University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster , Mass . , where he died at 1 : 17 p.m.

1

2,865

equivalent

" With Internet usage and broadband adoption continuing to escalate , marketers are throwing their weight and dollars behind interactive advertising , " said IAB President and CEO Greg Stuart .

" With Internet usage and broadband adoption continuing to escalate , " Stuart says , " marketers are throwing their weight and dollars behind interactive advertising . "

1

2,866

equivalent

Rescue and search operation had been going on since the tragedy happened on Thursday night , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network .

Rescue and search operation was on to find them , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network .

0

2,867

not equivalent

Fidelity Investments , the nation 's largest mutual-fund company , said it received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer 's office regarding its investigation to potential fund-trading abuses .

Fidelity Investments has received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer , who is investigating charges of market-timing and late-day trading in the mutual fund industry .

0

2,868

not equivalent

" Tony 's not feeling well , " Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said .

We 're thrilled to be up 3-2 , ' ' Coach Gregg Popovich said Wednesday .

0

2,869

not equivalent

Both devices use version 5.2 of the Palm operating system and feature a new design , which resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels around 180 degrees .

Both devices use Palm OS 5.2 and feature a completely new form factor that resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels 180 degrees .

1

2,870

equivalent

General Myers told reporters that " at first blush , it doesn 't look like any rules were broken " .

" At first blush , it doesn 't look like any rules were broken , " said Gen. Richard Myers , chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff .

1

2,871

equivalent

Trading volume was incredibly light at 500.22 million shares , below an already thin 611.45 million exchanged at the same point Thursday .

Trading volume was extremely light at 1.05 billion shares , below an already thin 1.19 billion on Tuesday .

1

2,872

equivalent

Officials with the rebel group Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy could not be reached for comment Saturday .

The main rebel force , the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy , fears a peacekeeping force could bolster Taylor .

0

2,873

not equivalent

Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's first quarter , although it might explain the drop and quick recovery in sales this quarter .

Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's March quarter , although it could explain the drop and quick recovery in sales during the current quarter .

1

2,874

equivalent

" These are defining moments for players and organizations , " Anaheim coach Mike Babcock said .

" There are defining moments for players and organizations where you are measured .

0

2,877

not equivalent

He led Philippine police to a tonne of TNT that officials say was intended for planned attacks in Singapore on Western targets , including US and Australian diplomatic posts .

He led Philippine police to a ton of TNT officials say was intended for attacks on Western targets in Singapore , including the US Embassy .

0

2,878

not equivalent

They did not nationalize them , " Manouchehr Takin , an analyst at the Center for Global Energy Studies in London , said .

They did not nationalize them , " said Manouchehr Takin of the Center for Global Energy Studies .

1

2,879

equivalent

Since both companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely the two signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period of time .

Because the companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely they signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period .

1

2,880

equivalent

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa opened its doors a day early .

The dice are rolling at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa .

1

2,881

equivalent

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

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

1

2,882

equivalent

In 2001 , Evan helped found an after-school nonviolence program named after a college student shot and killed by a teen gang member , said Alexis Lukas , the program supervisor .

In 2001 , Nash helped found an after-school nonviolence program named after a college student who was fatally shot by a 14-year-old gang member , program supervisor Alexis Lukas said .

1

2,883

equivalent

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 .

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 .

1

2,884

equivalent

The draft statement said progress on the nuclear issue and the pending trade deal were " interdependent , indissociable and mutually reinforcing elements " .

They said progress towards resolving the nuclear issue and progress in the trade talks were " interdependent , essential and mutually reinforcing elements of EU-Iran relations " .

1

2,885

equivalent

The S & P 500 finished 13.78 points higher at 930.08 , or 1.5 per cent , the highest level since January 14 .

The S & P rose 13.78 , or 1.5 percent , to 930.08 , the best level since Jan. 14 .

1

2,886

equivalent

The Qantas colleagues were last night in a serious but stable condition after being rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital .

The two flight attendants were in a serious but stable condition last night after being rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital .

1

2,887

equivalent

The trial , featuring 125 witnesses , could continue until the start of 2004 .

The trial , which could last until early 2004 , is expected to hear the first of 125 witnesses Friday .

1

2,888

equivalent

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

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

1

2,889

equivalent

The previous weekend record for an R-rated film was $ 58 million for " Hannibal . "

The previous biggest R rated opening was " Hannibal 's " $ 58 million .

1

2,890

equivalent

The second rover is scheduled for launch later this month , and both vehicles are expected to arrive at Mars in January .

The second rover is scheduled for launch on June 25 and both will arrive at Mars in January .

1

2,891

equivalent

The per-share earnings were 4 cents per share higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .

That was 4 cents higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .

1

2,893

equivalent

The Sars illness , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan , and economic uncertainty in Europe and the US have depressed air travel .

The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and economic uncertainty in Europe and America have depressed air travel .

1

2,895

equivalent

The 2002 second quarter results don 't include figures from our friends at Compaq .

The year-ago numbers do not include figures from Compaq Computer .

1

2,896

equivalent