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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 |
In February 2000, the officers — Kenneth Boss, Sean Carroll, Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy — were acquitted of all charges in the killing. | The officers -- Kenneth Boss, Sean Carroll, Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy -- were acquitted in 2000 of state murder charges. | 1 |
I was surprised it turned out me talking and the president just listening. | "I was surprised it turned out me talking and the president just listening . . . It was mostly a monologue." | 1 |
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 |
Since last April, scientists have learned how acrylamide is formed. | Scientists are working to determine how exactly how acrylamide is formed in food. | 1 |
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 |
The state's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans. | Democrats hold a 17-15 edge in the state's U.S. House delegation. | 1 |
"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 |
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 |
"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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
We'll be listening carefully to the [IAEA] director general's report at the next board meeting. | "We'll be listening carefully to the (IAEA) director-general's report at the next board meeting." | 1 |
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 |
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 |
"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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
In that position, Elias will report to Joe Tucci, president and CEO of EMC. | As executive vice president of new ventures, Elias will report to Joe Tucci, EMC's president and chief executive. | 1 |
But with the PM due to leave tomorrow afternoon for personal reasons there was a risk he might not be present when the final decision was made. | But with the Prime Minister due to leave tomorrow, a day early, he may not be present when the final decision is made. | 1 |
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 |
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 |
The Borgata Hotel Casino Spa opened its doors a day early. | The dice are rolling at Borgata Hotel Casino Spa. | 1 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
The SP 500 finished 13.78 points higher at 930.08, or 1.5 per cent, the highest level since January 14. | The SP rose 13.78, or 1.5 percent, to 930.08, the best level since Jan. 14. | 1 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
A nationally known computer hacker is being sought on a federal arrest warrant stemming from a sealed complaint in New York, a federal defender in California said Friday. | SACRAMENTO A nationally known itinerant computer hacker faces a federal arrest warrant on a sealed federal complaint in New York, a federal defender in California said Friday. | 1 |
A man, 19-year-old Antowain Johnson, ``tried to go back in and get the rest of them but the smoke wouldn't let him,'' she said. | She said another man, 19-year-old Antowain Johnson, "tried to go back in ... but the smoke wouldn't let him." | 1 |
WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed, saying: "It looks very much like an isolated event." | "It looks very much like an isolated event," World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said. | 1 |
The GAO found cable rates have increased 40 percent over the past five years, versus 12 percent inflation during the period. | The GAO found that cable rates have increased by 40 percent during the past five years, far above the 12 percent inflation in that period. | 1 |
The stock has risen 44 cents in recent days. | The stock had risen 44 cents in the past four trading sessions. | 1 |
GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical. | Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was "very methodical." | 1 |
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., sent a letter to President Bush Wednesday demanding action on the legislation. | Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), a supporter of Boxer's bill, sent a letter to President Bush on Wednesday demanding action on the legislation. | 1 |
The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, spokesman for the archdiocese, wouldn't comment Friday. | The Rev. Christopher Coyne, spokesman for the archdiocese, did not immediately return several calls seeking comment. | 1 |
They looked at their son-in-law and his relatives, but did not exchange words. | She looked at her son-in-law and his relatives at times, but the two sides did not exchange words. | 1 |
Media giant Vivendi Universal EAUG.PA V.N set to work sifting through bids for its U.S. entertainment empire on Monday in a multibillion-dollar auction of some of Hollywood's best-known assets. | Media moguls jostled for position as the deadline for bids for Vivendi Universal's U.S. entertainment empire neared on Monday in an auction of some of Hollywood's best-known assets. | 1 |
Like Viacom, GE -- parent of NBC -- is also seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared to the likes of Bronfman or Davis. | Like Viacom, General Electric is seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared with Bronfman or Davis. | 1 |
The proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi, reading 33 pages of documents outlining allegations against him. | Proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi, reading a 33-page accusation letter to the court. | 1 |
He urged the US to provide clear rules on what would happen at possible trials. | Government sources said Mr Howard urged the US to provide clear rules governing any potential trials. | 1 |
Scruggs, who did not testify, was cleared of a second charge of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care. | The six-member jury cleared Scruggs of a second charge that accused her of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care. | 1 |
The rebels suspended peace talks with the government April 21 citing a lack of progress. | The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam suspended peace talks April 21 citing a lack of progress. | 1 |
"The timing of [the miniseries] is absolutely staggering to me," Nancy Reagan said in a statement to Fox News Channel last week. | Nancy Reagan issued a statement last week to the Fox News Channel saying, "The timing of [the miniseries] is absolutely staggering to me. | 1 |
As you know, East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past." | "East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past," said State Department spokesman Philip Reeker. | 1 |
People who have this disorder absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage. | Haemochromatosis is a disorder in which people absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage. | 1 |
Although deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union, the Beatles popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock music. | Although the Beatles were deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union, their popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock groups. | 1 |
Mr. Berg says in an advertisement for it, "More than my remembrances, this book intends to convey hers." | In an advertisement for the book, Berg says, "More than my remembrances, this book intends to convey hers." | 1 |
In their study, researchers tested the hearing of 479 men between 20 and 64 years old who were exposed to noise in their jobs. | Barrenas's team tested the hearing of 479 men, aged 20 to 64, who were exposed to noise in their jobs. | 1 |
"We're in a highly competitive industry where few apparel brands own and operate manufacturing facilities in North America," Levi Strauss Chief Executive Officer Phil Marineau said in a statement. | "We're in a highly competitive industry where few apparel brands own and operate manufacturing facilities in North America," said Phil Marineau, the chief executive. | 1 |
In Nigeria alone, the report said, as many as 1 million women may be living with the condition. | In Nigeria alone, the report estimated that between 100,000 and 1 million girls and women are suffering from the condition. | 1 |
Global HRT sales, which are dominated by Wyeth of the US, were worth $3.8bn in 2001, according to Data- monitor, the London-based market research company. | Global HRT sales were worth $3.8bn (2.4bn) in 2001, according to Datamonitor, the London-based market research company. | 1 |
The migrants were first spotted by a Coast Guard jet around 2 p.m. Tuesday and two small patrol boats were sent to the area, Doss said. | The Cubans were spotted by a Coast Guard jet around 2 p.m. Tuesday and two vessels were sent out to the area, Petty Officer Ryan Doss said. | 1 |
Market research firm Dell'Oro Group estimates this market will total $12 billion in 2004. | Market research firm Dell'Oro Group estimates that the Gigabit Ethernet switch market will total about US$12 billion in 2004. | 1 |
Robbins said he wants to take any network like ESPN that charges more than $1 per Cox customer and make those optional choices for consumers to buy. | Robbins said he wants to take networks such as ESPN that charge more than $1 per Cox customer and make them optional choices. | 1 |
Fourteen of those infected passengers sat within four seats of the SARS patient and two were flight attendants, said Mike Ryan, WHO's global coordinator for anti-SARS efforts. | Of those, 14 were passengers sitting within four seats of the SARS patient and two were flight attendants, Ryan said. | 1 |
It names Shelley, Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Conny McCormack, and registrars in Orange and San Diego counties as defendants. | The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. | 1 |
He reiterated Schroder's statement last week that Berlin would consider sending peacekeepers to Iraq only if requested by an interim Iraqi government or the United Nations under a U.N. mandate. | German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said last week that Berlin will consider sending peacekeepers only if requested by an interim Iraqi government or the United Nations. | 1 |
The four were remanded in custody and will appear before the magistrate's court again on July 8. | The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8. | 1 |
Four years ago, Nike was sued in state court by California activist Marc Kasky under a statute designed to protect consumers from false advertising. | Four years ago, California activist Marc Kasky sued Nike under a statute designed to protect consumers from false advertising. | 1 |
At one of the three sampling sites at Huntington Beach, the bacteria reading came back at 160 on June 16 and at 120 on June 23. | The readings came back at 160 on June 16 and 120 at June 23 at one of three sampling sites at Huntington Beach. | 1 |
"This will put a severe crimp in our reserves," O'Keefe said Friday during a roundtable discussion with reporters at NASA headquarters. | "This is going to put a severe crimp in our reserves," O'Keefe said during a breakfast with reporters. | 1 |
The next court session will be when the three-judge tribunal announces its verdict in mid-February. | The court's three-judge tribunal was expected to give its verdict next February. | 1 |
Microsoft has won a patent for an instant messaging feature that notifies users when the person they are communicating with is typing a message. | Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a feature in instant messaging that alerts a user when the person they are communicating with is inputting a message. | 1 |
X2 took in $17.1 million for a total three-week take of $174 million. | Elsewhere in theaters this weekend, "X2" earned $17.1 million to raise its three-week total to $174 million. | 1 |
Four other men who were also charged in June have already pleaded guilty. | Four of the defendants have pleaded guilty to weapons charges and other counts. | 1 |
But its most popular comedy, Friends, is going into its last season. | But its most popular comedy, Friends, will sign off after a two-hour finale next May. | 1 |
NASA satellite images show that Arctic ice has been shrinking at the rate of nearly 10 percent a decade. | Researchers found that sea ice in the Arctic is disappearing at a rate of 9 percent each decade. | 1 |
"We're making these commitments first and foremost because we think it's the right thing to do," said Michael Mudd, spokesman for the Northfield-based company. | "We're making these commitments first and foremost because we think it's the right thing to do," company spokesman Michael Mudd said yesterday. | 1 |
Sgt. Randy Force, a police spokesman, said O'Brien wasn't being charged with causing the crash because Reed was jaywalking. | Sergeant Randy Force, a police spokesman, said O'Brien wasn't being charged with causing the crash because the victim had been jaywalking. | 1 |
The book, scheduled for release next month, is described by Franken as a criticism of right-wing leaders and media spokesmen. | The book, scheduled for publication next month, has been described by Franken as a criticism of right wing leaders and media spokespeople. | 1 |
Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week. | Federal agents said Friday they are investigating the thefts of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week. | 1 |
The affidavit said British customs officials stopped al-Amoudi at Heathrow Airport last month when he was attempting to travel to Damascus, Syria. | The affidavit says al-Amoudi was detained Aug. 16 attempting to travel from London to Damascus, Syria. | 1 |
"New" farmers say they have increased the numbers of dogs they keep for "protection" but former farmers say the packs are used to hunt depleted wildlife. | Farmers say they have increased the numbers of dogs they keep for protection, although some packs are used to hunt depleted wildlife. | 1 |
Albertson's and Kroger's Ralphs stores locked out their workers in response. | Kroger's Ralphs chain and Albertsons immediately locked out their grocery workers in a show of solidarity. | 1 |
The decision means that Qarase must invite up to eight Labor Party members into cabinet. | Mr Qarase must now invite up to eight Labour Party members into cabinet. | 1 |
The United States accuses Saddam loyalists of attacks on oilfields and pipelines crucial to Iraq's economic recovery. | Loyalists are also believed to be behind attacks on oil pipelines and fields that are crucial to Iraq's economic recovery. | 1 |
Mall operators and retailers reported fewer people camping out for early-bird specials on Saturday morning, although many parking lots were crowded by early afternoon. | Mall operators and retailers reported fewer shoppers camping out for early-bird specials on Saturday morning, although parking lots were beginning to fill at some East Coast shopping centers. | 1 |
Josephine Burke, who ran the unlicensed daycare, eventually served four months in prison on misdemeanor assault and child neglect charges. | Josephine Burke, who ran the illegal day care, served four months in prison on misdemeanor assault and child-neglect charges. | 1 |
Hedge funds came under renewed scrutiny recently when New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer unveiled a probe of illegal trading in mutual fund shares. | The industry came under renewed scrutiny recently with the launch by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer of an investigation of illegal trading in mutual fund shares. | 1 |
Since December 2002, Evans has been the vice chair of the U.S. Chief Information Officers Council. | Evans is also the vice-chairman of the Federal Chief Information Officers Council. | 1 |
Many of the countries affected, like Colombia and Ecuador, are considered critical to the administration's efforts to bring stability to the Western Hemisphere. | Many of the affected countries, such as Colombia and Ecuador, are considered critical to the administration's efforts to bring stability to this hemisphere. | 1 |
The huge bottom-line loss stemmed from a 1.5 billion pound assets writedown, on top of a 3.5 billion first-half charge. | The huge bottom line loss stemmed from a 1.5 billion-pound asset writedown, on top of a 3.5 billion first-half charge. | 1 |
BOCHK chief executive Liu Jinbao was transferred abruptly to Beijing last month. | He was chief executive of BOCHK until he was suddenly recalled to Beijing last month. | 1 |
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