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Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu, AMD said.
Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu.
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Wal- Mart, Kohl's Corp., Family Dollar Stores Inc., and Big Lots Inc. posted May sales that fell below Wall Street's modest expectations.
Wal-Mart, Kohl's Corp. and Big Lots Inc. were among the merchants posting May sales below Wall Street's modest expectations.
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The tendency to feel rejection as an acute pain may have developed in humans as a defensive mechanism for the species, said Eisenberger.
Feeling rejection as an acute pain may have developed as a defence mechanism for the species, Eisenberger said.
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About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit.
Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry's visit.
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A discouraging outlook from General Electric Co. sent its share down 81 cents (U.S.) or 2.7 per cent to $29.32.
A discouraging outlook from GE sent the company's shares down 81 cents (U.S.) or 2.7 per cent to $29.32.
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As part of the changes, Microsoft will also tie stock awards for its top 600 or so executives to the growth and "satisfaction" in its customer base.
Microsoft also said it will tie stock awards for 600 or so executives to the growth and "satisfaction" in its customer base.
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Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman's first name - and refused to reveal it.
She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern's first name, which she refused to reveal.
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Peterson was arrested near Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla on April 18, the day DNA testing identified the bodies.
Peterson, 30, was arrested in La Jolla April 18 after the two bodies were identified through DNA tests.
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The decomposed remains of 17-year-old Max Guarino of Manhattan were found floating near City Island April 25.
Max Guarino, 17, was found April 25 in the water off City Island.
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Scholars in medical ethics have said the issue of medicating patients to improve their mental health to execute them might present formidable obstacles for doctors.
Scholars in medical ethics have said the notion of medicating people to improve their mental health to the point where they may be executed can present formidable obstacles for doctors.
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The man, Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, a Comoros islander, is on the U.S. FBI's list of most wanted suspects.
A Comoros islander, he is on the United States' list of most wanted suspects.
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Asked about the controversy, Bloomberg said, "I didn't see either one today, but if they're here and wave from the side I'll certainly wave to them.
"I didn't see either one today, but if they're here and wave from the side, I'll certainly wave to them," Bloomberg said.
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Respondents who rated current business conditions as "bad" increased to 30.4% from 28.1% in June.
"Those rating present business conditions as 'bad' increased to 30.4 per cent from 28.1 per cent," the report said.
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The singer has been on a ventilator since the crash at his Buckinghamshire estate last night, but his condition was described as “stable” and “comfortable”.
The singer has been on a ventilator since the crash at his Buckinghamshire estate on Monday, with his condition last night described as “stable and comfortable”.
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One of the FBI’s key operatives, who had a falling out with the bureau, provided an account of the operation at a friend’s closed immigration court proceeding.
One of the FBI's key operatives, who has had a falling-out with the bureau, provided an account of the operation at a friend's closed immigration court proceeding.
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He added, "I am not giving any consideration to resignation."
I am not giving any consideration to resignation," Shumaker said in a statement.
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The Dow Jones industrials climbed more than 140 points to above the 9,000 mark, the first time since December.
The Dow Jones industrials briefly surpassed the 9,000 mark for the first time since December."
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A nationally board certified teacher with a master's degree, Kelley makes a salary of $65,000 in his 30th year.
A nationally board certified teacher with a master's degree, Kelley, in his 30th year teaching, makes $65,000.
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Emergency crews said some of the passengers were thrown partly out of the open side of the bus.
Emergency crews said no passenger was ejected, but some were thrown partly out of the open side of the bus.
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"I feel that people that are sending these messages are infringing on my rights and everyone else's rights to use their computers," said McKechnie.
The people who are sending these messages are infringing on my rights and everyone else's rights to use your computer," McKechnie said.
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Page said it's also possible that genes on the Y chromosome may influence gender-specific differences in disease susceptibility.
He added that genes on the Y might play a role in influencing gender-specific differences in disease susceptibility.
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Overture's listings are generated by more than 100,000 advertisers who bid for placement on keywords relevant to their business.
Overture generates its search listings from more than 100,000 advertisers who bid for placement on keywords relevant to their business.
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The company said that with proper funding, ABthrax could be available for emergency use as early as the end of 2004.
Human Genome said ABthrax could be available for emergency use as early as the end of 2004.
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A really robust program could be had for about 20 cents a day," Griffin said.
"A really robust space program could be had for a mere 20 cents a day from each person," he said.
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"We don't know at this point if the current investigation includes one or more outside contractors.
"We do not know if the current investigation involves one or more multiple contractors," she said.
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A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday.
The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $100,000 bail Saturday, a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said.
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Also helping Tokyo stocks were hopes the government would next week adopt some of the market boosting proposals discussed on Thursday at a meeting of its top economic advisory panel.
Stocks rebounded on Friday on hopes the government would next week adopt some of the market boosting proposals discussed on Thursday at a meeting of the top economic advisory panel.
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They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $100,000 bail.
They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $100,000 bail.
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Axelrod died in his sleep of heart failure, said his daughter, Nina Axelrod.
Axelrod died of heart failure while asleep at his Los Angeles home, said his daughter, Nina Axelrod.
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But it said that the Danish ban had been effective in reducing the spread among food animals.
But, in a 58-page report, WHO said the Danish ban had been effective in reducing the spread among food animals.
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Montgomery was one of the first places to enact such a law, but many places, including New York City, now ban smoking in bars.
While Montgomery was one of the first to enact such a law, it's now relatively common - even New York City bans smoking in bars.
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"30 years waiting for you," read one banner hoisted over the crowd, as many wept tears of happiness at finally seeing and hearing their idol.
"30 years waiting for you," read one banner hoisted over the crowd, as many concert-goers wept tears of happiness.
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He also noted Tom Siebel had turned in 26 million stock options valued at more than $50-million (U.S.) earlier this year.
He also said that Tom Siebel had turned in 26 million stock options with a value of $54 million to $56 million earlier this year.
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But the new vaccine will not even begin to be tested in people until 2005 and will not be approved for use for several years after that.
However, the new vaccine won't begin to be tested in people until 2005 and won't be approved for use for several years after that.
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But authorities have been unable to stop the tragedies, which they blame on overcrowding, poor vessel construction and lax enforcement of safety rules.
But authorities have been unable to stop the tragedies, which they blame on overcrowding, rickety vessels and lax safety standards.
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Ms Stewart, the chief executive, was not expected to attend.
Ms Stewart, 61, its chief executive officer and chairwoman, did not attend.
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Grass' plea will leave Rite Aid's former vice chairman and chief counsel, Franklin C. Brown, to stand trial alone in federal court starting Monday.
If accepted by the judge, Grass' plea will leave Rite Aid's former vice chairman and chief counsel, Franklin C. Brown, to stand trial alone next month.
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However, George Heath, a Fort Campbell spokesman, said shortly after the attack that Akbar had "an attitude problem".
However, a Fort Campbell spokesman, said that Akbar had "an attitude problem."
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"Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world's largest and most familiar brands," Mr. Heyer said.
In a statement, Heyer said, "Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world's largest and most familiar brands.
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The new WPAN standard uses the 2.4-GHz unlicensed frequency band and specifies raw data rates of 11M, 22M, 33M, 44M and 55Mbit/sec.
The new WPAN standard uses the 2.4 GHz unlicensed frequency band and specifies raw data rates of 11, 22, 33, 44 and 55Mbit/s.
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"We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight over a Supreme Court appointment.
"We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight," Daschle of South Dakota wrote the Republican president.
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With a wry smile, Mr. Bush replied, "You're looking pretty young these days."
Bush shot back: "You're looking pretty young these days."
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And now it's anything he wants to say," Alesha Badgley, Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director, said this week.
And now it's anything he wants to say," confirmed Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley.
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British-based GlaxoSmithKline Plc said earlier this year it would cut off supplies to Canadian drugstores that ship to the United States.
GlaxoSmithKline, the UK drugmaker, has said it would cut off supplies to Canadian stores shipping drugs to the US.
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The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the election to recall Gov. Gray Davis, saying it would not affect minority voting rights.
The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall election, saying it would not affect voting rights.
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Those in their twenties who ejaculated more than five times a week were one-third less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer later in life, they say.
Those who ejaculated more than five times a week were a third less likely to develop serious prostate cancer in later life.
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We need to challenge old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual," he wrote.
"We need to change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual."
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The plea makes Grass the second high-ranking Rite Aid executive to strike a deal with federal prosecutors in the past two weeks.
Grass is the second of the Rite Aid defendants to strike a deal with federal prosecutors this month.
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Class-action suits expand exponentially the number of plaintiffs and damages in a lawsuit by allowing initial plaintiffs to plea on behalf of a far larger group with common interest.
Class-action suits expand sharply the number of plaintiffs and damages in a suit by allowing initial plaintiffs to sue on behalf of a larger group with common interests.
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One of the Oregon species was acclimated to a temperature of 65, but survived until the aquarium temperature reached 87.
One of the Oregon species was acclimated to a temperature of 65 (18.33 Celsius), but survived until the aquarium temperature reached 87 (30.56 Celsius).
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The value of the deal has increased since BP first announced it in February.
The value of BP's investment has risen since the deal was announced in February.
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Tech stocks were hurt by a sour forecast from Sun Microsystems, which was viewed as a bad omen for the upcoming quarterly earnings season.
A sour forecast from Sun Microsystems Inc. SUNW.O put more pressure on Wall Street before the quarterly earnings season.
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Culturecom is confident it will make a significant impact on market share with this new development," Frank Cheung, chairman of Culturecom, said in a statement.
He added: "Culturecom is confident it will make a significant impact on market share with this new development."
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The move to rein in losses at its four boutique outlets comes as the retailer seeks to cap the cost of doing business.
The move to rein in the losses of the four upmarket food outlets comes as the retailer seeks to cap the cost of doing business.
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Defence lawyers sought to have those charges thrown out, claiming the Bali court had no jurisdiction over those crimes.
Defence lawyers sought to have those charges thrown out, claiming the Bali court hearing Mr Samudra's case did not have jurisdiction over those crimes.
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Many compensation experts had predicted Carty would get a generous severance deal because his voluntary resignation helped keep the concessions deals in place.
Many compensation experts had predicted that Carty would get a generous severance package because his voluntary resignation helped preserve the concessions, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
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He faces 25 years in prison when he is sentenced in federal court July 7.
He faces an additional 25 years in prison on the federal charges when he is sentenced July 7.
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Also in Mosul, rebel gunmen on Friday assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition.
Near a mosque in the northern town of Mosul, rebel gunmen also assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition.
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Mr. Manuel and his group entered the United States by walking across the bridge linking Matamoros and Brownsville.
Manuel and his group entered the US the same way thousands of people do every day, by walking across the bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville.
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Goldman is trying to sell the shares to institutional investors at $US13.15 each, said the traders, who received calls from the securities firm's sales force.
Goldman offered the shares for sale to institutional investors at $13.15 each, said the traders, who received calls from the securities firm's sales force.
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Daughter Renee Jackson said she often made "huge pots of, like, beans and rice with, like, meat and casseroles" for the whole family.
Their biological daughter Renee Jackson, 29, said she made huge pots of beans and rice, and meat and casseroles.
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Dotson, 21, was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him.
Dotson was arrested July 21 after telling FBI agents he shot Dennehy when Dennehy tried to shoot him, according to the arrest warrant affidavit.
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Shellfire could be heard in the background as Ghafar spoke by satellite telephone.
As he spoke by satellite phone, shellfire could be heard in the background.
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"As expected, second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses," said Robert A. Eckert, chief executive.
"As expected, second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses," Chief Executive Robert Eckert said in a statement.
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He added International Business Machines Corp.'s (IBM) endorsement of Linux has "added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability."
Complicating the situation, he continued, are companies, like IBM, whose support of Linux "has added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability."
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His dissent was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas.
Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas dissented.
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The Iranian refugee who sewed up his eyes, lips and ears in protest at the handling of his asylum claim has won his fight to remain in Britain.
An Iranian Kurd who stitched up his eyes, lips and ears in protest at being refused asylum has been granted refugee status.
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Justice Anthony Kennedy dissented in an opinion joined by Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas.
He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas.
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About 130,000 U.S. troops remain in Iraq, with others deployed in Afghanistan, South Korea and elsewhere.
About 130,000 US soldiers remain in Iraq, with others serving in Afghanistan, South Korea, Japan, Germany and elsewhere.
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The stretch of Danube river passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible.
Rivers were also drying up - a stretch of Danube passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible.
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Police arrested a "potential suspect" Monday in the case of a nine-year-old girl who turned up safe two days after being violently abducted from her home.
Police arrested a "potential suspect" Monday in the abduction of a 9-year-old who was found safe after two days, the police chief said.
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Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio is expected to raise more than $1 million.
Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich passed $1 million last week and was still counting money.
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But a state judge has ruled that the so-called "double jeopardy" protections do not apply in the case.
A judge already has ruled that double-jeopardy protections don't apply in the case.
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After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone, Hedges drew the speech to an early close.
After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone, Hedges cut his speech short.
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The worst-affected area was South Kyongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away.
The worst affected area was South Kyeongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away in mud sides.
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She said the president's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to their teenage daughter as well.
Mrs Clinton writes her husband's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to Chelsea as well.
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The Legislature returns today for a special session and they're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors' medical malpractice insurance rates.
Florida legislators return today for a special session in which they're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors' medical malpractice insurance rates.
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Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence the sale of the state-controlled SME food company in 1985.
Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence a takeover battle in the 1980s involving SME, a state-owned food company.
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"SCO has not shown us any evidence that we've violated our agreements in any way," IBM spokesperson Trink Guarino told internetnews.com.
"SCO has not shown us any evidence that we violated our agreements," spokeswoman Trink Guarino said.
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In March, Rowland's former deputy chief of staff pleaded guilty to accepting gold and cash in return for steering state contracts.
Lawrence E. Alibozek, his former deputy chief of staff, pleaded guilty to accepting cash and gold coins in exchange for influencing state contracts.
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"It''s absurd," Funny Cide's trainer Barclay Tagg said.
Meanwhile, Funny Cide's trainer, Barclay Tagg, called the allegations "ridiculous."
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"United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement," chief financial officer Jake Brace said in a statement.
"United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement," he said.
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Minister Saud al-Faisal's visit was disclosed Monday by two administration officials who discussed it on condition of not being identified by name.
Minister Saud al-Faisal's visit was disclosed by two administration officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used by themselves or as extensions to the ControlCenter family of storage management applications.
SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used as stand-alone applications or as an extension to EMC's ControlCenter applications.
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Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged.
Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them.
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When Biggs's body was found, authorities had no leads until four months later, when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party.
Authorities had no leads in Biggs' death until four months later, when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party.
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Mr. Stevens has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al Qaeda agents in Britain than previously thought.
Sir John has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al-Qa'eda agents in Britain than previously thought.
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He said some issues _ such as division break-up _ really can only be resolved if and when the conference is expanded.
He said some issues - including division alignments - will be resolved if the conference expands.
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But in the first 30 seconds after Young entered the ring, the family knew it was an uneven match, Meyers said.
But in the first 30 seconds of the bout, family members knew it was an uneven match, Jodie Meyers, Stacy Young's sister, said.
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"This blackout was largely preventable," said Spencer Abraham, US energy secretary.
"This blackout was largely preventable," Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a press conference this afternoon.
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November 17's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders, who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000.
November 17's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders, who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000.
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Nearly all of Ford's second-quarter profit came from Ford Credit, which earned a net $401 million, up 21.5 percent.
Nearly all of Ford's second-quarter profit came from its Ford Credit finance arm, which earned $401 million, up 21.5 percent from a year earlier.
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The suit is to be filed against Secretary of State Kevin Shelley and election officials in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.
The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.
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But while Microsoft's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the EU's investigation started five years ago, the firm has denied anti-competitive practices are to blame.
Microsoft's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the probe started five years ago, but the firm denied anti-competitive practices were the reason for this.
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No country seems likely to oppose proposals for a long-term European Council president, replacing the current rotating presidency, as well as an EU foreign minister.
No country now opposes plans for a long-term European Council president, replacing the current rotating presidency, as well as an EU foreign minister.
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Third-quarter revenue declined to $36.9 billion from $39.3 billion, primarily reflecting lower vehicle sales.
Revenue fell to $36.9bn from $39.3bn a year ago, mainly due to lower vehicle sales.
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Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs.
What's more, companies are not feeling confident enough to replace older PCs, the analyst firm said.
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Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones, both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels, are among this year's nominees.
Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones, both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels, were also among the fiction finalists announced Wednesday.
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His 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned June 25 in a Virginia Beach, Va., parking lot.
His sport utility vehicle was found June 25, abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach, Va.
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A second bomb, evidently carried by the other woman, did not explode; the authorities detonated the explosives later.
A second bomb, evidently carried by the other woman, did not explode; the authorities found explosives and detonated them afterward.
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