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In winter , it is transformed into a treacherous embankment , a mountain of ice and snow that blankets everything . | In winter , Terrapin Point is transformed into a treacherous embankment of ice and snow that blankets everything -- the park , the railings , even the lampposts . | 1equivalent
| 600 |
The intelligence service , headed by Mr. Fujimori 's spy chief , Vladimiro Montesinos , was accused of tortures , drug trafficking and disappearances . | The head of the intelligence service under Mr. Fujimori , Vladimiro Montesinos , was accused of tortures and disappearances . | 1equivalent
| 601 |
Fed policy-makers signaled they were prepared to cut rates , now at a 41-year low , to ward off even the threat of deflation . | Fed policy-makers last week signaled they are prepared to cut that rate to ward off even the threat of deflation . | 1equivalent
| 602 |
" It appears that many employers accused of workplace discrimination will be considered guilty until they can prove themselves innocent , " he said . | " Employers accused of workplace discrimination now are considered guilty until they can prove themselves innocent . | 1equivalent
| 603 |
The formula for its baby food is prepared by the German-owned Humana Milchunion . | The formula is produced for Remedia by German company Humana Milchunion . | 1equivalent
| 604 |
Nearly one in 10 people have a gene mutation that can raise their risk of cancer by a quarter or more , U.S. researchers reported on Thursday . | Nearly one in 10 people have a gene mutation that can raise their risk of cancer by 25 percent or more , US researchers reported yesterday . | 1equivalent
| 605 |
The findings are published in the November 6 edition of the journal Nature . | Both studies are published on Thursday in Nature , the British weekly science journal . | 1equivalent
| 606 |
The man wasn 't on the ice , but trapped in the rapids , swaying in an eddy about 250 feet from the shore . | The man was trapped about 250 feet from the shore , right at the edge of the falls . | 0not_equivalent
| 607 |
Texas Instruments climbed $ 1.37 to $ 19.25 yesterday and Novellus Systems Inc. advanced $ 1.76 to $ 36.31 . | Texas Instruments climbed $ US1.37 to $ US19.25 and Novellus Systems advanced $ US1.76 to $ US36.31 , each having been raised to " overweight " by Lehman . | 0not_equivalent
| 608 |
Net profit was $ 275m , or 23 cents per American Depositary Receipt , for the period ending March 31 . | News Corp. posted net profit of $ 275 million , or 21 cents per American Depositary Receipt , for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31 . | 1equivalent
| 609 |
Agrawal said her research does not suggests that PCOS causes lesbianism , only that PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women . | She continued : " Our research neither suggests nor indicates that PCO / PCOS causes lesbianism , only that PCO / PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women . | 1equivalent
| 610 |
" The economy , nonetheless , has yet to exhibit sustainable growth . | But the economy hasn 't shown signs of sustainable growth . | 1equivalent
| 611 |
Yee is a Chinese-American who converted to Islam after graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point . | Yee is a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point , New York . | 0not_equivalent
| 612 |
Meanwhile , students and others at Pacific Lutheran University near Tacoma , about 40 miles to the south , acted out a second , simultaneous attack on campus . | Meanwhile , volunteers at Pacific Lutheran University near Tacoma , about 40 miles to the south , simulated a second , simultaneous attack . | 1equivalent
| 613 |
The suspect has been charged with juvenile delinquency , based on intentionally causing damage to computers . | A news release from the office said the arrest was for an act of juvenile delinquency based on intentionally causing damage to protected computers . | 1equivalent
| 614 |
Cisco executives said they were encouraged by $ 1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income , but hoped for a rebound . | Cisco executives were encouraged by $ 1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income , but said they remained ``cautiously optimistic ' ' about a rebound . | 1equivalent
| 615 |
Jail warden Gene Fischi said said Selenski and Bolton broke their 12-inch-by-18-inch cell window , threw a mattress to the ground and shimmied down the rope to a second-story roof . | Warden Gene Fischi said the two inmates broke a 12-by-18-inch cell window , threw a mattress to the ground , and clambered down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof . | 1equivalent
| 616 |
Linda Saunders pleaded guilty in federal court to six charges , including extortion , money laundering and conspiracy . | Former Phipps aides Linda Saunders and Bobby McLamb have both pleaded guilty to federal charges including extortion . | 0not_equivalent
| 617 |
Trans fats are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil , solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain food products . | Trans fats are created when vegetable oil has been partially hydrogenated , solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain products . | 1equivalent
| 618 |
MEN who drink tea , particularly green tea , can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer , a landmark WA study has found . | DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer , a study by Australian researchers has discovered . | 1equivalent
| 619 |
Full classes of 48 each are booked through the end of next month , he said , and the agency plans to double its classes in January . | Full classes of 48 are booked through September , he said , and the Transportation Security Administration plans to double its classes in January . | 1equivalent
| 620 |
Anything less is unacceptable , " said Gordon , the ranking Democrat on the House Space and Aeronautics subcommittee . | Gordon is the senior Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics . | 0not_equivalent
| 621 |
Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Sandra Day O 'Connor agreed with Thomas . | He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Sandra Day O 'Connor and Antonin Scalia . | 1equivalent
| 622 |
The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91 , ending at its highest level for 12 months . | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > climbed 19.11 points , or 1.2 percent , to 1,615.02 . | 0not_equivalent
| 623 |
" I still don 't think it is a trade secret , " Bunner said yesterday . | " We don 't think that there is a trade secret here . " | 1equivalent
| 624 |
Optima first registered www.optimatech.com with Network Solutions at the end of 1990 . | Network Solutions returned the domain name back to Optima in 2001 . | 0not_equivalent
| 625 |
Bashir felt he was being tried by opinion not on the facts , Mahendradatta told Reuters . | Bashir also felt he was being tried by opinion rather than facts of law , he added . | 1equivalent
| 626 |
According to Saunders , the gunman said he was frustrated by the U.S. Postal Service 's response to an accident involving a postal vehicle . | Sheriff 's Department spokesman Chris Saunders said the man told them he was frustrated by the Postal Service 's response to an accident involving a postal vehicle . | 1equivalent
| 627 |
Spokesmen for the FBI , CIA , Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on El Shukrijumah 's stay in Canada . | The FBI , CIA , Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on the Washington Times report . | 0not_equivalent
| 628 |
In the interview , Mr. Reed said board members could not defend themselves by saying they did not realize the size of Mr. Grasso 's package . | Reed said board members can 't defend themselves by saying they didn 't realize the size of Grasso 's package . | 1equivalent
| 629 |
Florida 's Supreme Court has twice refused to hear the case . | On Tuesday , a Florida appeals court again refused to block removal of the tube . | 0not_equivalent
| 630 |
It estimated on Thursday it has a 51 percent market share in Europe . | Boston Scientific said it has gained 51 percent of the coated-stent market in Europe . | 1equivalent
| 631 |
A conviction could bring a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine . | If convicted , he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine . | 1equivalent
| 632 |
He was tracked to Atlanta where he was arrested on Tuesday night . | He was arrested in Atlanta , Georgia , on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off . | 0not_equivalent
| 633 |
Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , agreed . | " We have been somewhat lucky , " said Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases . | 0not_equivalent
| 634 |
Pepper spray and four arrests marked a Monday evening march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit . | Police using pepper spray arrested 12 people Monday night at a march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit . | 1equivalent
| 635 |
Since early May , the city has received 1,400 reports of dead blue jays and crows , Jayroe said . | Since early May , the city has received 1,400 reports , he said . | 0not_equivalent
| 636 |
A powerful typhoon hit southern areas of South Korea , killing at least 42 people and forcing thousands to flee , authorities said yesterday . | A typhoon packing record strength winds slammed into South Korea killing at least 48 people and forcing about 25,000 to flee from their homes , authorities said on Saturday . | 1equivalent
| 637 |
The mother also alleged in the lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards . | The mother also contended that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards during the 1998 confrontation . | 0not_equivalent
| 638 |
Also demonstrating box-office strength - and getting seven Tony nominations - was a potent revival of Eugene O 'Neill 's family drama , Long Day 's Journey Into Night . | Also demonstrating box-office strength -- and getting seven Tony nominations -- was a potent revival of Eugene ONeills family drama , Long Days Journey Into Night . " | 1equivalent
| 639 |
Under the legislation , a physician who performed the procedure could face up to two years in prison . | Physicians who perform the procedure would face up to two years in prison , under the bill . | 1equivalent
| 640 |
The German envoy , Gunter Pleuger , told reporters today , " The important issues are how the political process is being organized . " | " The important issues are how the political process is being organized , " Pleuger told reporters . | 1equivalent
| 641 |
The bank 's shares fell 45 cents in trading yesterday to $ 91.51 per share . | Shares of M & T , which is based in Buffalo , fell 41 cents , to $ 91.51 . | 0not_equivalent
| 642 |
Captain Robert Ramsey of US 1St Armored Division said a truck had exploded outside the building at around 11 am . | Earlier , Captain Robert Ramsey of the First Armoured Division said a truck had exploded outside the buildings at around 11am . | 1equivalent
| 643 |
Los Angeles- The deep-sea adventure " Finding Nemo " hooked the top spot at the box office yesterday with an estimated $ 70.6-million opening weekend . | The deep-sea adventure netted the top spot at the box office Sunday with an estimated $ 70.6 million US opening weekend . | 1equivalent
| 644 |
Excluding litigation charges , RIM 's loss narrowed even further to 1 cent a share . | Excluding patent litigation , RIM 's loss for the quarter was $ 700,000 , or 1 cent per share . | 1equivalent
| 645 |
Larger publishers such as Viacom Inc . ' s VIAb.N Simon & Schuster and Bertelsmann AG 's BERT.UL Random House decided against pursuing the books group , the sources said . | Larger publishers such as Simon & Schuster and Random House decided not to pursue the books group , sources familiar with the situation said . | 1equivalent
| 646 |
" We think this planet formed with its star , 12.713 billion years ago when the ( Milky Way ) galaxy was very young , just in the process of forming . " | We think this planet formed with its star 12.713 billion years ago , when the [ Milky Way ] galaxy was . . . just in the process of forming . | 1equivalent
| 647 |
The meat , poultry , butter , cheese and nuts were impounded a year ago at a LaGrou Cold Storage warehouse in Chicago . | The meat , poultry , butter , cheese and nuts were being stored by more than 100 wholesalers in Chicago . | 0not_equivalent
| 648 |
I think we made the right case and did the right thing . " | Mr Blair went on : " I think we did the right thing in relation to Iraq . | 0not_equivalent
| 649 |
Born in 1953 in Baghdad , her father was Salih Magdi Ammash , a former Vice-President , Defence Minister and member of the Baath party leadership . | Born in 1953 in Baghdad , she is the daughter of Saleh Mahdi Ammash , a former vice-president , defence minister and member of the Baath party 's leadership . | 1equivalent
| 650 |
It was better under Saddam , " said 28-year-old Mushtaq Talib , a job-seeking army deserter , when asked what message he would like to convey to Powell . | " It was better under Saddam ... The war did nothing for us , " said 28-year-old Mushtaq Talib , a job-seeking army deserter , when asked what message he would give to Powell . | 1equivalent
| 651 |
Shares of Littleton , Colorado-based EchoStar rose $ 1.63 , or 5.3 percent , to $ 32.26 at 10 : 55 a.m. | On Monday , EchoStar ( DISH : news , chart , profile ) shares shrank $ 1.40 , or 4.4 percent , to $ 30.63 . | 0not_equivalent
| 652 |
He admits that the law " has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit , undermining our defenses . " | But he also told the House Judiciary Committee the law " has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit , undermining our defenses . " | 1equivalent
| 653 |
Among the Group of Seven nations , the leading indicator rose to 119.1 from 118.2 in April . | The Group of Seven nations , meanwhile , also saw some improvement , with the leading indicator rising to 119.1 , from April 's 118.2 . | 1equivalent
| 654 |
Mr Kerkorian said : " We believe that recent trading prices of MGM 's common stock do not reflect MGM 's full value and that the stock represents and attractive investment . " | " We believe that recent trading prices of MGM 's common stock do not reflect MGM 's full value and that the stock represents an attractive investment , " Kerkorian said in a statement . | 1equivalent
| 655 |
Sen. Richard Shelby , R-Ala . , chairman of the Senate Banking Committee , wasn 't rushing to endorse the legislation . | Sen. Richard Shelby , a Republican from Alabama , chairman of the Senate Banking Committee , wasn 't rushing to endorse the legislation , said committee spokesman Andrew Gray . | 1equivalent
| 656 |
" We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue , " the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement . | China 's foreign ministry said : " We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue . " | 1equivalent
| 657 |
In an E-mail statement to the Knoxville News Sentinel , Shumaker said , ' ' I am not giving any consideration to resignation . | I am not giving any consideration to resignation , " Shumaker said in a statement . | 1equivalent
| 658 |
New building hasn 't put any drag on the skyrocketing median home price , up 14.8 percent to $ 364,000 in April from a year ago . | New construction has not put a drag on the skyrocketing median home price , which is $ 364,000 in April , up 14.8 percent from a year ago . | 1equivalent
| 659 |
Dealers said the single currency 's downward momentum against the dollar could pick up speed if it broke below $ 1.15 . | Dealers said the euro 's downward momentum may pick up speed should it break below $ 1.15 . | 1equivalent
| 660 |
INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its next-generation XScale processor for mobile phones and handheld devices here in San Jose . | Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones , PDAs , and other wireless devices . | 1equivalent
| 661 |
News Corp. , whose empire spans Hollywood 's Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. to publishing house HarperCollins Publishers Ltd . , owns 35 per cent of BSkyB . | News Corp. , whose empire spans Hollywood 's Twentieth Century Fox to publishing house HarperCollins , owns 35 percent of BSkyB . | 1equivalent
| 662 |
KEDO Spokesman , Roland Tricot said : " The executive board decided to refer this question to capitals . | " The executive board decided to refer this to the capitals , " the Korean Energy Development Organization said . | 1equivalent
| 663 |
" It seems to me you 're trying to protect privacy of theft , " she said to Barr . | " It seems to me they are attempting to protect privacy of theft . " | 1equivalent
| 664 |
West Nile Virus -- which is spread through infected mosquitoes -- is potentially fatal . | West Nile is a bird virus that is spread to people by mosquitoes . | 0not_equivalent
| 665 |
As of Friday , the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,602 human cases of West Nile so far this year , including 28 deaths . | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have been 1,602 human cases of West Nile virus nationwide this year and 28 deaths . | 1equivalent
| 666 |
The company said that based on first-quarter results it expects to earn 90 cents per share for the quarter . | The company , based in Winston-Salem , reported first-quarter profit of $ 13.1 million , or 22 cents per share . | 0not_equivalent
| 667 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 7.60 points , or 0.46 percent , at 1,653.62 . | The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > shed 2.38 points , or 0.24 percent , at 995.10 . | 0not_equivalent
| 668 |
After that , college President Paul Pribbenow told him to wrap up his speech . | After Hedges ' microphone was unplugged for a second time , Pribbenow told him to wrap up his speech . | 1equivalent
| 669 |
The statement said Mr Turner transferred 10 million shares of the stock to a charitable trust , which then sold them . | Mr. Turner transferred about 10 million shares to a charitable trust before they were sold . | 1equivalent
| 670 |
His lawyer , Harriet Newman Cohen , said later that Cuomo " was betrayed and saddened by his wife 's conduct during their marriage . " | Yesterday , Mr. Cuomo 's lawyer , Harriet Newman Cohen , read a statement over the phone : " Mr. Cuomo was betrayed and saddened by his wife 's conduct during their marriage . | 1equivalent
| 671 |
He allowed two runs in seven innings and struck out six . | Zambrano pitched seven innings and allowed two runs on five hits and four walks . | 0not_equivalent
| 672 |
" Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant , " they announced at a press conference yesterday . | " Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant , " Wyden and Dorgan said Monday in a letter to the Pentagon . | 1equivalent
| 673 |
A coalition of states petitioned a federal appeals court Thursday in an effort to force the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions . | New Jersey was one of eleven states that asked a federal appeals court Thursday to force the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions . | 1equivalent
| 674 |
The results beat the 54 cents loss per share consensus estimate of 23 analysts polled by Thomson First Call . | Analysts had been expecting a net loss of 54 cents a share , according to Thomson First Call . | 0not_equivalent
| 675 |
People with two copies of the mutated gene have double this risk , the researchers said . | The risk is doubled for people with two copies of the mutated gene , the researchers said . | 1equivalent
| 676 |
Russian stocks fell after the arrest last Saturday of Mikhail Khodorkovsky , chief executive of Yukos Oil , on charges of fraud and tax evasion . | The weekend arrest of Russia 's richest man , Mikhail Khodorkovsky , chief executive of oil major YUKOS , on charges of fraud and tax evasion unnerved financial markets . | 0not_equivalent
| 677 |
" I 'm amazed at the number of people who think there is a silver bullet for security , " Capellas said . | " I 'm amazed at how many people think there is a silver bullet for security , " he said . | 1equivalent
| 678 |
State air regulators and two automakers have settled a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , a spokesman for California 's air board said Monday . | State air regulators and three automakers have agreed to settle a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , according to a spokesman for California 's air board . | 1equivalent
| 679 |
" We 've become like total strangers , " Klein quotes him as saying . | " We 've become like total strangers , " John told a pal two days before his death . | 1equivalent
| 680 |
" This action in no way reduces our commitment to the North American market or changes our long-term plan for growth , " said O 'Neill , who is based in California . | This action in no way reduces our commitment to the North American market or changes our long-term plan for growth , " O 'Neill said . | 1equivalent
| 681 |
Critics say the law violates civil liberties , something House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner , R-Wis . , says he is sensitive to . | House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner , R-Wis . , says he is sensitive to civil liberties complaints . | 0not_equivalent
| 682 |
Forecasters said warnings might go up for Cuba later Thursday . | Watches or warnings could be issued for eastern Cuba later on Thursday . | 1equivalent
| 683 |
Staff Sgt. Georg-Andreas Pogany , however , is waiting for that decision in writing . | But Staff Sgt. Georg-Andreas Pogany 's military career remains in limbo . | 0not_equivalent
| 684 |
Negotiators said Friday they made good progress during their latest round of talks on creating a Central American Free Trade Agreement . | Negotiators said Friday they made progress during their latest round of free-trade negotiations between the United States and five Central American countries this week in Houston . | 1equivalent
| 685 |
But at age 15 , she had reached 260 pounds and a difficult decision : It was time to try surgery . | But at the age of 15 , she weighed a whopping 117kg and came to a difficult decision : it was time to try surgery . | 1equivalent
| 686 |
Ending the picketing at Ralphs frees up about 18,000 union members . | About 70,000 union members are on strike , including about 18,000 Ralphs employees . | 0not_equivalent
| 687 |
The author is one of several defense experts expected to testify . | Spitz is expected to testify later for the defense . | 1equivalent
| 688 |
The program only spreads further when a computer user clicks on the attached program that then secretly mails itself to e-mail addresses on the user 's computer . | The program spreads further only when a computer user selects the attached program that then secretly mails itself to e-mail addresses stored in the user 's computer . | 1equivalent
| 689 |
The jawbone is similar to those of other early modern humans found in Africa , the Middle East and later in Europe . | Most of their features were similar to those of early humans whose fossils have been found at sites in Africa , the Middle East , and later in Europe . | 1equivalent
| 690 |
" Unlike many early-stage Internet firms , Google is believed to be profitable . | The privately held Google is believed to be profitable . | 0not_equivalent
| 691 |
The bishop told police he thought he had hit a dog or a cat or that someone had thrown a rock at his vehicle . | Bishop O 'Brien , aged 67 , had told police he thought he had hit a dog or cat . | 0not_equivalent
| 692 |
Joe Kernan , who had been lieutenant governor for the past seven years , was sworn in as governor after O 'Bannon died Saturday . | Kernan , who was O 'Bannon 's lieutenant governor , friend and political partner , was sworn in six hours after O 'Bannon died Saturday . | 0not_equivalent
| 693 |
The fines are part of failed Republican efforts to force or entice the Democrats to return . | Perry said he backs the Senate 's efforts , including the fines , to force the Democrats to return . | 0not_equivalent
| 694 |
For the year , it expects sales of $ 94 million and a profit of 26 cents a share from continuing operations . | This is an increase from the $ 22.5 million and 5 cents a share previously forecast . | 0not_equivalent
| 695 |
Researchers found the fossils in a semidesert area of Venezuela , about 250 miles west of Caracas . | Phoberomys ' skeleton was unearthed 250 miles west of Caracas , Venezuela . | 1equivalent
| 696 |
" Just as before , it will be up to the council to decide the direction and the timing of the process . " | Just as before , it will be up to the Council to decide the direction and process . | 1equivalent
| 697 |
The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points , or 0.32 percent , to 970 . | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 2 points , or 0.18 percent , to 1,649 . | 0not_equivalent
| 698 |
Ms. Cripps-Prawak left last Friday , two days after the department introduced a plan to distribute medical marijuana through doctors ' offices . | The director of the Office of Medical Access , Cindy Cripps-Prawak , left her job after the department introduced a plan to distribute marijuana through doctors ' offices . | 1equivalent
| 699 |