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The conservancy helped in the purchase of the land from the Estate of Samuel Mills Damon for $ 22 million .

The park service purchased the land from the estate of Samuel Mills Damon for $ 22 million .

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Sir Paul already has three children fashion designer Stella , 31 , Mary , 33 , and James , 25 by his wife Linda , who died from breast cancer in 1998 .

McCartney has three children - fashion designer Stella , 31 , Mary , 33 , and James , 25 - by first wife Linda .

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In recent years , Mr. Hampton continued to run into trouble , facing charges of fare-beating and credit-card theft .

In recent years , Hampton kept in touch with friends and stayed in trouble : He faced charges of fare-beating and credit-car theft .

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SCO has also alleged that the generic Linux kernel contains code which is from its Unix property .

SCO claims that the Linux kernel holds Unix intellectual property owned by SCO .

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But Amrozi did not reveal and was not asked the company 's or his boss 's name .

Amrozi did not reveal , and was not asked , the identity of his boss .

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General Jeffery announced he would give his substantial military pension accumulated over 40 years to charity during his stay at Government House .

Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla .

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The rest said they belonged to another party or had no affiliation .

The rest said they had no affiliation or belonged to another party .

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Blair himself took the reins of the Labour Party after its leader John Smith died of a heart attack in 1994 .

Mr Blair became Labour leader in 1994 after the then leader , John Smith , died of a heart attack .

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In 2002 , for example , the Dow dropped more than 1,500 points , or 15.6 percent , between May and October , due largely to terrorism fears driven by headlines .

For example , the Dow dropped more than 1,500 points , or 15.6 percent , from May to October 2002 , largely because of terrorism fears driven by the headlines .

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The House and Senate are expected to vote on the omnibus bill in the next two months .

The House Republican leadership said it expected to call members back Dec. 8 for a vote on the omnibus bill .

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She said six were from Douglas County , the southwestern Oregon county that includes Roseburg , and two were from the Portland area .

Six were from Douglas County , which includes Roseburg , and two from the Portland area .

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PeopleSoft gained 94 cents , or 5.5 percent , to $ 18.09 .

PeopleSoft gained $ 1.09 , or 6.3 percent , to $ 18.24 and was Nasdaq 's most active issue .

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A rival distributor , Mike Selwyn from United International Pictures , says that unlike The Matrix Revolutions , he cannot detect any advance scepticism , even within the business .

A rival distributor , Mike Selwyn , of United International Pictures , says he cannot detect , unlike The Matrix Revolutions , any advance scepticism .

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" The law has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit , undermining our defenses , " Ashcroft said .

He admits that the law " has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit , undermining our defenses . "

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" Canada is a small country , and it needs companies like this , deals like this . "

A passionate nationalist , Mr. D 'Alessandro said : " Canada is a small country , and we need more companies like this . "

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

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

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The winner of the Williams-Mauresmo match will play the winner of Justine Henin-Hardenne vs. Chanda Rubin .

The Williams-Mauresmo winner will play the winner of the match between Justine Henin-Hardenne and Chanda Rubin .

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" By its actions , the Bush administration threatens to give a bad name to a just war , " the Connecticut Democrat told a Capitol Hill news conference .

" By its actions , " Lieberman said , " the Bush administration threatens to give a bad name to a just war . "

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I urge Congress to quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law . "

He urged Congress to " send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law . "

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The House passed a similar measure by a wide margin on Sept . 9 .

The House of Representative passed an identical amendment on Sept . 9 , by a 227-188 vote .

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Reuters reported Braun ended June with $ 22,126 in the bank , according to her FEC report , and the Rev. Al Sharpton reported $ 12,061 in the bank .

Former Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley Braun ended June with $ 22,126 in the bank , according to her FEC report .

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After learning she would no longer get an experimental drug that treated her severe peanut allergy , Allison Smith reacted with panic .

The nurse called Allison Smith with the news : The experimental drug that so effectively treated her severe peanut allergy was being taken away .

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Darren Dopp , a Spitzer spokesman , declined to comment late Thursday .

John Heine , a spokesman for the commission in Washington , declined to comment on Mr. Spitzer 's criticism .

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Using bookmarks and back and forth buttons - we had about eighteen different things we had in mind for the browser , " he told an industry audience in London yesterday .

Using bookmarks and back and forth buttons -- we had about eighteen different things we had in mind for the browser . "

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Against the dollar , the euro rose as high as $ 1.1535 -- a fresh four-year high -- in morning trade before standing at $ 1.1518 / 23 at 0215 GMT .

Against the dollar , the euro rose as high as $ 1.1537 , a fresh four-year high and up a half cent from around $ 1.1480 in late U.S. trade .

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Three American warships are off the Liberian coast carrying a total of 2,300 marines .

There are three warships with 2,300 Marines lingering off its coast .

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Those involved were allegedly told to never speak of the incident again , according to the letter .

The letter said staff was told to never speak of the incident .

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Shares of Berkeley , California-based Xoma dropped $ 1.49 or 27 percent , to $ 4 in Instinet trading .

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

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" Removing the waiver means nothing when Oracle still has pending litigation in Delaware that opposes the PeopleSoft / J.D. Edwards transaction , " PeopleSoft responded .

In a public statement , a spokesperson said : " Removing the waiver means nothing when Oracle still has pending litigation in Delaware that opposes the PeopleSoft / J.D. Edwards transaction . "

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At best , Davydenko 's supporters were naively ignorant of tennis etiquette ; at worst , they cheated - yet went without penality from umpire Lars Graf .

At best , Davydenko 's supporters were naively ignorant to tennis etiquette ; at worst , they cheated – yet went unpenalised by umpire Lars Graf .

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The Pentagon says it 's a technique that 's been successful in predicting elections , even box-office receipts .

The Pentagon insists the technique has successfully predicted elections and even box office receipts .

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Treatment guidelines , many written by medical-specialty organizations , recommend approaches to many ailments , such as painkillers and exercise for arthritis .

Treatment guidelines , many written by medical specialty organizations , outline recommended approaches to many common ailments , ranging from painkillers and exercise for arthritis to surgery for breast cancer .

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After three months , Atkins dieters had lost an average of 14.7 pounds compared with 5.8 pounds in the conventional group .

Three months into the study , the Atkins group had lost an average of about 15 pounds , compared with five for the low-fat group .

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" It 's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but I look forward to the challenge , " Parsons told reporters at NASA headquarters .

" It 's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , " Mr. Parsons said at a news conference at NASA headquarters .

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None of Deans opponents picked him as someone to party with , nor was Dean asked that question .

None of Dean 's opponents picked him as someone to party with and Dean was not asked the question .

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Mr. Kozlowski contends that the event included business and that some of those attending were Tyco employees .

Mr. Kozlowski contends that the event was in large part a business function .

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The Mariners torched Randy Choate and Juan Acevedo in the eighth for four runs and a 12-5 bulge .

The Mariners piled on against Randy Choate and Juan Acevedo in the bottom of the inning .

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In a statement , the Redmond , Wash . , company said that it was acquiring the " intellectual property and technology assets " of GeCAD .

Microsoft said Tuesday it intends to acquire the intellectual property and technology assets of Romanian antivirus firm GeCAD Software Srl .

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The horrific nature of the attacks is often fueled by a mix of tribal hatreds and a desire to spread terror in the region .

The attacks are often fuelled by a mix of tribal hatreds and a desire to spread terror in the region .

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The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign , of which Mr O Muireagáin was a member , welcomed his release .

The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign , of which he was a member , said he was researching a schools exchange project .

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A spokeswoman for Interscope Geffen A & M declined to confirm how many employees were affected .

A spokeswoman for Interscope Geffen A & M Records declined to elaborate .

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In that same time , the S & P and the Nasdaq have gained about 3.5 percent .

The Nasdaq composite gained 4.78 to 1,955.80 , having edged up 0.1 percent last week .

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On Monday , U.S. Army Pfc. Jessica Lynch was awarded the Bronze Star , Purple Heart and Prisoner of War medals at Walter Reed Army Medical Center .

Lynch , who returns to the hills of West Virigina Tuesday , also received the Purple Heart and Prisoner of War medals at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington .

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He urged member states that contribute police and soldiers to U.N. peacekeeping operations to provide more women .

Undersecretary-General for Peacekeeping Jean-Marie Guehenno urged member states contributing police and soldiers to U.N. peacekeeping operations to provide more women .

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Other changes in the plan refine his original vision , Libeskind said .

Many of the changes are improvements to the original plan , Libeskind said .

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The new contract extends the guarantee that his annual pay and bonus will be at least $ 2.4 million a year .

The contract sets his annual base salary at $ 1.4 million and his target bonus at a minimum of $ 1 million .

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A rebel who was captured said more than 2,000 insurgents were involved in the attack .

A captured rebel said 2,100 combatants had been involved in the offensive .

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Under Kansas law , it is illegal for children under the age of 16 to have sexual relations .

In the opinion , Kline noted that it is illegal for children that young to have sexual relations .

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Aside from meeting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on the sidelines of the Forum , Mr Goh also met Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and Tajikistan President Emomali Sharipovich Rakhmonov .

On the sidelines of the Bo 'ao forum , Mr Goh also met Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and held talks with Tajikistan President Emomali Sharipovich Rakhmonov .

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Fires in Spain 's Extremadura region , which borders Portugal , have forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes .

Fires in Spain 's Extramadura region bordering Portugal , and Avila province forced hundreds of people to leave their homes .

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On a planet that takes nearly 165 years to orbit the sun , spring can last more than 40 years .

Because it takes Neptune 165 years to orbit the Sun its seasons will last for decades .

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SSE CEO Marchant said he would sell on Midlands ' power generation assets in Turkey and Pakistan to fellow British utility International Power Plc IPR.L for 21 million pounds .

After the deal SSE will sell on Midlands 's power generation assets in Turkey and Pakistan to fellow UK utility International Power Plc for 21 million pounds .

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Crossing Jordan will be back in January after star Jill Hennessy gives birth .

NBC also plans to shelve Crossing Jordan until January as star Jill Hennessy has her first child .

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Yale spokesman Tom Conroy said the university was prepared to keep the campus running with temporary workers and managers doing extra work .

Yale spokesman Tom Conroy said the university planned to keep the campus running with managers and temporary workers performing union workers ' jobs .

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A member of the chart-topping collective So Solid Crew dumped a loaded pistol in an alleyway as he fled from police , a court heard yesterday .

A member of the rap group So Solid Crew threw away a loaded gun during a police chase , Southwark Crown Court was told yesterday .

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They passed through the Lemelson Medical , Educational and Research Foundation Limited Partnership in 2001 to Syndia .

It said the patents were " allegedly " assigned to Syndia in 2001 through the Lemelson Medical , Educational and Research Foundation Limited Partnership .

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Shares of USA Interactive rose $ 2.28 , or 7 percent , to $ 34.96 on Friday in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading and have gained 53 percent this year .

Shares of LendingTree rose $ 6.03 , or 41 percent , to close at $ 20.72 on the Nasdaq stock market yesterday .

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We believe them to be without merit , and will defend ourselves vigorously .

" We believe it is without merit and we will defend ourselves rigorously . "

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The Russell 2000 index , which tracks smaller company stocks , was up 1.02 , or 0.21 percent , at 496.83 .

The Russell 2000 index , the barometer of smaller company stocks , rose 3.28 , or 0.7 percent , to 494.20 .

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The law does not regulate how much individuals can contribute to their own campaigns , a decided advantage for millionaires like Mr. Schwarzenegger and Mr. Ueberroth , both Republican candidates .

The law does not regulate how much individuals can contribute to their own campaigns , a decided advantage for millionaires such as Schwarzenegger and Ueberroth .

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Dixon put his style on display Sunday afternoon in winning the Honda Indy 225 at Pikes Peak International Raceway .

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

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In a statement later , he said it appeared his side may have fallen a bit short .

Zilkha conceded in a statement issued today that his group may have fallen " a bit short . "

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Among the most recent additions to the list , which to date includes more than 360 groups and individuals , is Zelimkhan Yandarbiev , the former president of Chechnya .

The most recent addition to the list , which to date includes 125 names , is Zelimkhan Yandarbiev , the former president of Chechnya .

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As of Tuesday , almost 250 health-care workers were in quarantine .

In addition , 6,800 people were in quarantine and thousands of health-care workers in working quarantine .

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About 1,000 people attended the ceremony , kicking off two days of observances tied to the March on Washington .

About 1,000 people came in stifling heat to begin two days of observances tied to the coming 40th anniversary of the March on Washington on Aug. 28 , 1963 .

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Second quarter sales came in at $ 645 million , up from $ 600 million the year before , AMD said .

Revenue in the second quarter ended June 29 was $ 645 million , up from $ 600 million a year ago .

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The other 18 people inside the building - two visitors and 16 employees , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend - escaped without injury , Aaron said .

The other 18 people in the building , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend , were not injured , police spokesman Don Aaron said .

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Southwest exercised nine 2004 options and six 2005 options , which were accelerated for delivery next year .

Southwest said it recently exercised remaining options for the delivery of nine Boeing 737-700s next year .

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Professor Hermon-Taylor adds , An unexpected finding of the research showed that patients suffering with Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) were also infected with the MAP bug .

Hermon-Taylor said an unexpected finding of the research showed that patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ) may also be infected with MAP .

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Preliminary reports were that the men were not seen together at the airport , sources said .

The men had Pakistani passports and reportedly were seen together at the airport earlier in the evening , law enforcement sources said .

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Details of the research appear in the Nov. 5 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association .

The results , published in the Journal of the American Medical Association , involved just 47 heart attack patients .

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Six countries have advised their citizens not to travel to Taiwan for any reason , the ministry said .

Spain , Poland , United Arab Emirates and Lithuania have advised their citizens not to travel to Taiwan for any reason .

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > tacked on 5.91 points , or 0.29 percent , to 2,053.27 .

The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > advanced 6 points , or 0.30 percent , to 2,053 , erasing earlier losses .

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United Airlines plans to become the first domestic airline to offer e-mail on all its domestic flights by the end of the year , the company announced yesterday .

United Airways plans to offer in-flight , two-way e-mail on all domestic flights by the end of the year , becoming the first U.S. carrier to do so .

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Volodymyr Gorbanovsky , deputy general director of the plane 's owners , Mediterranean Airlines , said it appeared to have veered from its flight path because of the fog .

Volodymyr Gorbanovsky , deputy general director of the plane 's owners , Mediterranean Airlines , said initial information indicated it had veered from its flight path because of fog .

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Meteorologists predicted the storm would become a Category 1 hurricane before landfall .

It was predicted to become a Category I hurricane overnight .

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I called the number and the lady told me she was talking on the phone to Toby Studabaker , ' ' Sherry Studabaker told BBC television .

I called the number and the lady told me she was talking on the phone to Toby Studabaker . "

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Sweeney said he would formally announce the formation of the new union on Wednesday in Detroit .

Sweeney is to formally announce the campaign in a speech Wednesday in Detroit .

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Shares in Safeway rose 1-1 / 4p to 290-1 / 2p while Morrison shares rose 1-3 / 4p to 222-3 / 4p in early morning trade .

Shares in Safeway rose 1-1 / 4p to 288-1 / 4p in morning trade in London .

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Emeryville-based Ask Jeeves agreed to sell a business software division to a Sunnyvale-based rival , Kanisa , for $ 4.25 million .

Ask Jeeves Wednesday announced it plans to sell its enterprise software division , Jeeves Solutions , to Kanisa .

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" I picked prostitutes as my victims because I hate most prostitutes and I did not want to pay them for sex . "

It went on : " I picked prostitutes as my victims because I hated most prostitutes and I did not want to pay them for sex .

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A positive PSA test has to be followed up with a biopsy or other procedures before cancer can be confirmed .

Before confirming a diagnosis of cancer , a positive PSA test must be followed up with a biopsy or other procedures .

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But Mr. Peterson added , " I don 't know anybody in the conference committee who 's fighting to keep it out completely . "

But Peterson added , I dont know anybody in the conference committee whos fighting to keep it out completely .

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The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index gained 25.75 points , or 1.5 percent , to 1,746.46 , its highest close in about 15 months .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 1.55 points , or 0.09 percent , at 1,744.91 .

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In 1998 Intel invested $ 500 million in Micron , but later sold the equity it had bought , Mulloy said .

Earlier this year , Intel invested $ 123 million in Elpida Memory over two funding rounds , Mulloy said .

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So far , however , only four companies have licensed the protocols , according to the report to the judge yesterday .

So far , only four companies have licensed Microsoft 's communications protocols : EMC , Network Appliance , VeriSign and Starbak Communications , the report noted .

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The speaker issued a one-paragraph statement , saying , " I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel , J. Michael Boxley .

" I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel J. Michael Boxley , " Silver said .

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In the second quarter , Anadarko now expects volume of 46 million BOE , down from 48 million BOE .

Production for the second quarter was cut to 46 million barrels from 48 million barrels .

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The Institute for Supply Management 's manufacturing index dipped to 53.7 from 54.7 in August .

The Institute 's national manufacturing barometer slipped to 53.7 in September from 54.7 in August .

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

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

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" It 's just too important to keeping crime down , " he said of Operation Impact , which began Jan. 3 .

" It 's just too important to keeping crime down in the city to let it lapse , " the mayor said of Operation Impact .

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The couple was granted an annulment in September 2001 and Joanie Harper was given sole custody of Marques and Lyndsey , court records show .

Joanie Harper and Brothers were granted an annulment in September 2001 , and Harper was given sole custody of Marques and Lyndsey , court records show .

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Iraq 's economy was ravaged during years of U.N. sanctions over ex-president Saddam Hussein 's 1990 occupation of Kuwait and by the U.S.-led war to oust him which ended in April .

Iraq 's economy was shattered under former president Saddam Hussein and by the U.S.-led war to oust him which ended in April .

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Nationwide , severe acute respiratory syndrome has infected more than 5,300 people , about two-thirds of world 's total , and killed 343 of them .

Severe acute respiratory syndrome has infected more than 8,300 worldwide and killed at least 790 , most of them in Asia .

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Under the settlement , Solutia will pay $ 50 million in equal installments over a period of 10 years .

Under the agreement , Solutia will pay $ 50 million and Monsanto will pay $ 390 million .

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Smith found the cigarette tax falls on the tobacco consumer , not the tribe , meaning the tribe is simply an agent for collecting a tax .

Smith ruled that the state 's tax falls on the tobacco consumer , not the tribe , making the tribe simply an agent for collecting the tax .

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Hoffa , 62 , vanished on the afternoon of July 30 , 1975 , from a Bloomfield Township parking lot in Oakland County , about 25 miles north of Detroit .

Hoffa , 62 , vanished on the afternoon of July 30 , 1975 , from a parking lot in a Detroit suburb in Oakland County .

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After Mao 's death in 1976 , Madame Mao was sentenced to life imprisonment for her role in the oppressive Cultural Revolution .

After Mao 's death in 1976 , she was tried and sentenced to death , later commuted to life .

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Six vehicles , including one belonging to the army , were damaged in the powerful explosion .

Several passing vehicles and an adjacent shop were also damaged in the explosion .

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If convicted , they face up to five years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine on each of the 11 counts .

If convicted , each faces up to five years in prison and a fine of $ 250,000 or more based on the amount of gains involved .

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