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An injured woman co-worker also was hospitalized and was listed in good condition .
A woman was listed in good condition at Memorial 's HealthPark campus , he said .
1equivalent
700
Woodley , 44 , died of liver and kidney failure Sunday at a hospital in his native Shreveport , La . , said his niece , Lucy Woodley .
Mr. Woodley died Sunday at age 44 of liver and kidney failure in his native Shreveport , La .
1equivalent
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Grinspun ’ s concerns came after two emergency room nurses tried to warn doctors at the hospital in mid-May that five family members had SARS-like symptoms , according to the newspaper .
Ms Grinspun 's concerns came after two emergency room nurses tried to warn doctors at the hospital in mid-May that five family members had SARS-like symptoms .
1equivalent
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MediaQ 's customers include major handheld makers Mitsubishi , Siemens , Palm , Sharp , Philips , Dell and Sony .
Nvidia will take advantage of MediaQ customers , which include such players as Siemens AG , Sharp , Philips , Dell , Mitsubishi and Sony Corp.
0not_equivalent
703
Each hull will cost about $ 1.4 billion , with each fully outfitted submarine costing about $ 2.2 billion , Young said .
Each hull produced by the yards will cost about $ 1.4 billion , and the completed submarines will cost about $ 2.2 billion each , Young said .
1equivalent
704
" It is safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of cap , " King said .
Its safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of a cap .... The level of it is to be debated .
0not_equivalent
705
The report forecasts there will be 71,079 hot spots worldwide this year , up from just 14,752 in 2002 and 1,214 in 2001 .
The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year , up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002 .
0not_equivalent
706
But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open to further bids and hoped to see bidders interested in individual assets team up .
But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open for further bids in the next day or two .
0not_equivalent
707
Tuition at the six two-year community colleges will leap by $ 300 , to $ 2,800 .
And tuition at two-year community colleges jumps $ 300 , or 12 percent , to $ 2,800 .
1equivalent
708
The club 's board of directors , chaired by president Florentino Perez , decided against renewing the 52-year-old 's contract .
A meeting of the clubs board of directors , chaired by president Florentino Perez , had decided against renewing the 52-year-olds contract as Real Madrid coach .
1equivalent
709
Joining Boston on Monday were the Massachusetts communities of Watertown , Saugus and Framingham .
Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday .
0not_equivalent
710
Others keep records sealed for as little as five years or as much as 30 .
Some states make them available immediately ; others keep them sealed for as much as 30 years .
0not_equivalent
711
In addition , Panther includes FileVault , a new feature that secures the contents of a home directory with 128-bit AES encryption .
A new feature dubbed FileVault , also new in Panther , secures the contents of a user 's home directory with 128-bit AES encryption .
1equivalent
712
President George W. Bush said he 's appointed Paul Bremer , a security and counter-terrorism expert , as the top U.S. official overseeing the reconstruction of Iraq .
U.S. President George W. Bush said he 's appointed Paul ( Jerry ) Bremer , a security and counter-terrorism expert , as presidential envoy to Iraq .
1equivalent
713
Xcel shares were up 20 cents , to close at $ 14.10 Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange .
Following the news , shares of the power company climbed 20 cents to close at $ 14.10 .
0not_equivalent
714
Young has 28 days to file a response and ask the NASD for a hearing .
Under NASD regulations , Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel .
0not_equivalent
715
" Some of us find the collateral damage greater than it needs to be in the conduct of this war , " said Rep. Howard Berman , D-Calif .
Added Rep. Howard Berman , D-Calif . : " Some of us find that the collateral damage is greater than it needs to be in the conduct of this war . "
1equivalent
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" Our strong preference is to achieve a financial restructuring out of court , and we remain hopeful we can do so , " chief executive Marce Fuller said .
" Our strong preference is to achieve a financial restructuring out of court , " Mirant CEO Marce Fuller said in a prepared statement early Friday .
0not_equivalent
717
However , in the New Jersey case , a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit upheld the government by a 2-1 vote .
Though a federal judge in New Jersey agreed , a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit disagreed .
0not_equivalent
718
In Sweden , 99 percent of women are literate while at the other end of the scale , only eight percent of women in Niger are literate .
In Sweden , 99 percent of women are literate , compared with only 8 percent of women in Niger .
1equivalent
719
The officials did not say whether U.S. forces crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian border guards became involved .
U.S. officials did not say whether American forces , who were acting on intelligence , crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian guards were involved .
1equivalent
720
Urban hospitals have traditionally been reimbursed at higher rates on the belief that medical treatment is less expensive in small cities and towns .
The federal government has traditionally reimbursed urban hospitals at higher rates on the belief that medical treatment is less expensive in small cities and towns .
1equivalent
721
The deal means the original agreement , signed in August 2001 by the two companies , is now extended through 2006 .
The original agreement , signed in August 2001 and now extended through 2006 , has enabled both companies to successfully deliver high-availability and high-performance end-to-end data center solutions .
0not_equivalent
722
The security official 's backup couldn 't fill in because he was on active military duty , Strutt said .
The security official 's backup was on active duty , and the lottery association didn 't have a replacement in New Jersey , Strutt said .
0not_equivalent
723
" To have people say we did this for the money is foolish and dead wrong , " Thomas quoted Jackson as saying .
" To have people say that we did this for the money is foolish and dead wrong , " Raymond Jackson said through the pastor .
1equivalent
724
Apple Computer 's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation , the company said Monday .
Apple Computer Inc. said Monday it exceeded record industry expectations by selling more than 1 million songs since the launch of its online music store a week ago .
0not_equivalent
725
A summary of his remarks says : all the group 's savings have been lost to raids and arrests , and JI is totally dependent on al-Qa 'ida for money .
In addition , Hambali laments , " all the group 's savings have been lost to raids and arrests , " and " JI is now totally dependent on al-Qaeda for money . "
1equivalent
726
It predicted that a 7.0 percent rise to $ 204.9 billion in 2006 would push the industry 's yearly sales slightly past its highest-ever level in in 2000 .
It also predicted that a 7.0 per cent rise to $ 204.9bn in 2006 , topping the industry 's yearly sales record set in 2000 .
1equivalent
727
We cannot allow anything like that , and we won 't . "
" We cannot , and will not , allow anything of the kind . "
1equivalent
728
Other countries and private creditors are owed at least $ 80 billion in addition .
Other countries are owed at least $ US80 billion ( $ 108.52 billion ) .
0not_equivalent
729
The Pentagon had hoped to retain control of the postwar effort , so the decision is a victory for Secretary of State Colin L. Powell .
The Pentagon had hoped to retain control of the postwar effort , so the decision was seen by some insiders as a victory for Powell and the State Department .
1equivalent
730
His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea .
His hatred had germinated and cemented his belief that violence was the best panacea .
1equivalent
731
He suddenly found himself confronted with dozens of panicked guests and face to face with one of the men involved in the attack .
He suddenly found himself confronted with dozens of panicked guests and face to face with one of three men who led the attacks .
1equivalent
732
Unit volumes also set a record as notebooks accounted for more than 40 percent of sales .
In May 2002 , LCDs accounted for only 22 percent of monitor sales .
0not_equivalent
733
If found guilty , Samudra could be sentenced to death under anti-terror laws passed soon after the bombings .
If found guilty , he could be executed under anti-terror laws passed in the weeks after the bombings .
1equivalent
734
Counties with population declines will be Vermillion , Posey and Madison .
Vermillion , Posey and Madison County populations will decline .
1equivalent
735
He 's ashamed of his party , and I don 't blame him one bit . "
" The other guy , he 's ashamed of his party , and I don 't blame him .
1equivalent
736
Agents found more than 1,000 credit cards and credit card duplicating machines during a search of Ragin 's address .
When Ragin 's address was raided , authorities found more than 1,000 credit cards and duplicating machines .
1equivalent
737
Michael Bloomberg , NYC Mayor : " I 'm gonna try march with a number of different groups .
" I 'm going to try to march with a number of different groups , " Bloomberg said .
1equivalent
738
Gemstar 's shares gathered up 2.6 percent , adding 14 cents to $ 5.49 at the close .
Gemstar shares moved higher on the news , closing up 2.6 percent at $ 5.49 on Nasdaq .
1equivalent
739
NBC also is introducing three new dramas , including one starring West Wing fugitive Rob Lowe as a Washington lawyer .
Three new dramas , including one starring The West Wing refugee Rob Lowe , will also be on the schedule , NBC announced yesterday .
1equivalent
740
A poll showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor had given a boost to his reelection effort against GOP opponent Sam Katz .
A poll released this week showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor has given a boost to his re-election effort .
1equivalent
741
The survey of 60,000 people , conducted in 2001 and 2002 , found 91 percent of commuters use their own car or truck .
The Transportation Department survey of 60,000 people , conducted in 2001 and 2002 , found 91 percent of people who commute use their own cars or trucks .
1equivalent
742
Brian Lara , the West Indies captain , was unbeaten on 93 at the rain interval while Marlon Samuels was five not out .
Lara was unbeaten on 93 when the torrential rain stopped play with Marlon Samuels on five .
1equivalent
743
Mr. Bremer said Iran continued to interfere in fledgling political reconstruction , including Tehran s intelligence service .
Mr. Bremer said that Iran , including its intelligence service , continued to interfere in fledgling political reconstruction .
1equivalent
744
And of those , 149 , or 55 % , " claimed to treat , prevent , diagnose or cure specific diseases . "
And of those , 55 percent , or 149 , claimed to treat , prevent , diagnose or cure specific diseases -- despite the regulations prohibiting that kind of statement .
0not_equivalent
745
" PNC regrets its involvement " in the deals , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement .
James Rohr , chairman and chief executive officer , said PNC regretted the incident .
1equivalent
746
" If we could do that throughout the world , we could end terrorism , " he said .
This is a hospital that treats everybody as people , and if we could do that throughout the world , we could end terrorism . "
1equivalent
747
She says the King County medical examiner 's office has confirmed the remains are human .
At 2 : 25 p.m. , the King County medical examiner confirmed the remains were human , Larson said .
1equivalent
748
For the full 12-month period ending June 30 , 2003 , advanced services lines for ADSL increased by 37 percent and cable modem connections increased by 75 percent .
For the 12-month period ending June 30 , high-speed lines installed in homes and businesses increased by 45 percent .
0not_equivalent
749
Hospitals and the Red Cross appealed to blood donors yesterday .
The Connecticut Hospital Association joined the Red Cross Monday in calling for more blood donors .
1equivalent
750
Macugen dries up those blood vessels by blocking a protein in the body that promotes blood-vessel growth .
Macugen dries up those blood vessels by blocking a protein in the body called vascular endothelial growth factor that promotes blood vessel growth .
1equivalent
751
She recently got the endorsement of the National Organization for Women and the National Women 's Political Caucus .
Moseley Braun has scored endorsements from the National Organization for Women and the National Women 's Political Caucus .
1equivalent
752
I think he has to disembrace Putin and put him on notice that he is taking the country in the wrong direction , " Soros said .
" President Bush has to put Putin on notice that he is taking Russia in the wrong direction , " Soros said .
1equivalent
753
Sen. John Rockefeller , D-W.Va. , said that provision of the Senate bill undermined a basic tenet of Medicare .
Senator John D. Rockefeller IV , Democrat of West Virginia , said that provision of the Senate bill undermined a basic tenet of Medicare .
1equivalent
754
The GameCube , which badly underperformed expectations in the last fiscal year , trails both Sony 's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Corp. ' s MSFT.O Xbox .
The GameCube , a major disappointment in the last fiscal year , trails both Sony 's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft ' Xbox .
1equivalent
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Before Thursday 's matinee , Baker called a clubhouse meeting , concerned that the controversy had distracted the Cubs .
Baker called a pregame meeting , believing the the corked-bat episode had distracted the team .
1equivalent
756
State police said as many as 30 workers were trapped immediately after the garage collapsed .
As many as 30 people were believed to be trapped inside initially , the state police said .
1equivalent
757
The Bush administration should make public the fact about Saudi Arabia 's complicity with terrorists rather than worry about offending the kingdom , lawmakers said Sunday .
The Bush administration should make public facts about purported Saudi Arabian complicity with terrorists rather than worry about offending the kingdom , several legislators said yesterday .
1equivalent
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The agent reported his contacts to Texas Department of Public Safety and told officers another legislator , Rep. Gabi Canales , D-Alice , they sought also was in Ardmore .
The agent reported his contacts to Texas law enforcement officials and told them another legislator being sought was in Ardmore .
1equivalent
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" These changes may affect a large number of existing Web pages , " the statement continued .
Still , changes to IE " may affect a large number of existing Web pages , " according to the W3C 's notice .
1equivalent
760
Prime Minister Tony Blair , speaking at his monthly news conference , played up the danger and stressed the very grave threat that Britons were under and urged vigilance .
Prime Minister Tony Blair , speaking at his monthly news conference , repeated his warning that Britons were under threat and urged vigilance .
1equivalent
761
OPEC producers at a meeting on Wednesday are set to pressure independent oil exporters to contribute to the cartel 's next supply cut to allow for the return of Iraqi oil .
OPEC this week is set to pressure independent exporters to back the cartel 's next supply cut to prevent the resumption of Iraqi exports undercutting oil prices .
1equivalent
762
The Democratic governor said the budget passed by the legislature May 9 would reduce or eliminate services to 5,800 developmentally disabled people .
The governor said budget cuts in mental health care would cut services to 5,800 developmentally disabled Missourians .
1equivalent
763
" The lies and deceptions from Saddam have been well documented over 12 years . "
It has been well documented over 12 years of lies and deception from Saddam . "
1equivalent
764
Microsoft Corp. this week is releasing the second in a line of seven Microsoft Office Solution Accelerators for its suite .
Microsoft Monday released the second in a planned series of Solution Accelerators for its Office product lineup .
1equivalent
765
Analyst Mike King of Banc of America Securities downgraded Genentech on Monday to a " sell " before the company released its statement on the colon-cancer research .
Indeed , analyst Mike King of Banc of America Securities downgraded Genentech yesterday to a " sell " before the company released its colon cancer news .
1equivalent
766
The four suspects are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday or Wednesday , said Philip Murgor , Kenya 's deputy public prosecutor .
All four are expected to appear in court Tuesday or Wednesday , he said .
1equivalent
767
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it .
An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it , a federal appeals court ruled yesterday .
1equivalent
768
The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc .
The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser , Telemarketing Associates .
1equivalent
769
Christensen most recently served as VP of Microsoft 's mobile devices division .
He most recently served as corporate vice president of Microsoft 's Mobile Devices Marketing Group .
1equivalent
770
The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 22.25 points , or 2.23 percent , to 1,018.22 , based on the latest available figures .
The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 11.22 points , or 1.13 percent , at 1,007.19 .
1equivalent
771
The camp hosts summer religious retreats for children and other events year-round , according to its Web site .
The Saint Sophia Camp hosts religious retreats for children during the summer months as well as other events year round , according to its Web site .
1equivalent
772
In Uganda , the Rev Jackson Turyagyenda , an Anglican spokesman , said his church was " very disappointed " .
In Uganda , Anglican spokesman Jackson Turyagyenda said the church was " very disappointed " .
1equivalent
773
His family and friends said he had travelled to the region for a cultural visit .
Family and friends of the west Belfast man insist he was in the West Bank on a " cultural visit " .
1equivalent
774
All of a sudden , its like a bullet went through them its like a state of shock .
" All of a sudden , it 's like a bullet went through them - it 's like a state of shock .
1equivalent
775
On Monday during an annual biotechnology meeting in Washington , President Bush criticized Europe for aggravating hunger in Africa by closing its markets to genetically modified food .
President Bush on Monday accused Europe of aggravating hunger in Africa by closing its markets to genetically modified food .
1equivalent
776
The union had not yet revealed which chain would be targeted .
The union said it would reveal later which chain would be targeted .
1equivalent
777
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index added 11.98 points , or 0.72 percent , to 1,680.42 .
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was off 1.07 points , or 0.11 percent , at 1,010.59 .
0not_equivalent
778
Casteen has been under pressure from Gov. Mark R. Warner and other state officials to do whatever he could to protect Virginia Tech 's athletic viability .
Virginia Gov. Mark R. Warner has been urging other state officials to do whatever they could to protect Virginia Tech 's interests .
1equivalent
779
Intel Corp. narrowed its second-quarter revenue forecast Thursday , saying sales of microprocessors were at the high end of normal while demand for communications chips remained soft .
Intel Corp. , the world 's biggest semiconductor maker , narrowed its second-quarter sales forecast as demand for microprocessors is reaching the high end of the company 's expectations .
0not_equivalent
780
He met members of the nation 's biggest business lobby and was quoted as saying he wanted China to adopt flexible trade and foreign exchange policies .
Japan 's business lobby quoted Snow as saying he wanted China to be flexible on its trade and foreign exchange policies .
1equivalent
781
The subject was scarcely mentioned in his campaign , or in the national security strategy that is his administration 's bible .
The subject was scarcely mentioned in his 2000 campaign , or in his administration 's national security strategy .
1equivalent
782
" It is about a third of what I owe in the world , " he told reporters .
It ain 't coming to me , but it 's only about a third of what I owe in the world .
0not_equivalent
783
The House barely had the necessary 100 members present for a quorum .
A hundred House members are needed for a quorum .
0not_equivalent
784
The Agriculture Department already has issued a recall for 10,410 pounds of beef slaughtered Dec. 9 at Vern 's Moses Lake Meat Co. in Moses Lake , Wash .
The Agriculture Department already has issued a recall for beef slaughtered along with the infected cow Dec. 9 at a meat company in Moses Lake , Wash .
1equivalent
785
" The SEC believes that Lay has personal knowledge of several matters under investigation , " the commission said in the suit .
" The commission 's staff believes that Lay has personal knowledge of several matters under investigation , " the SEC said .
1equivalent
786
Im very proud of the citizens of this state , said Gov. John Baldacci , a casino foe .
" I ´ m very proud of the citizens of this state , " Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday ´ s referendum were counted .
0not_equivalent
787
Huge fires in Arizona and Colorado scorched forests where portions of projects meant to reduce the fire threat were tied up in appeals .
Huge fires in Arizona and Colorado scorched forests in areas where thinning projects had meant to reduce the fire threat , but were tied up in appeals , Bush said .
1equivalent
788
" Each institution helped Enron mislead its investors by characterizing what were essentially loan proceeds as cash from operating activities , " the SEC said in a statement .
The SEC said each bank helped Enron mislead investors by characterizing " what were essentially loan proceeds " as cash from operating activities .
1equivalent
789
When Olvera-Carrera was moved to the bus , Perez said the officers dragged him across the ground .
When Olvera-Carrera was moved to the bus , the officers dragged his paralyzed body across the ground , Perez said .
1equivalent
790
The MTA will not discuss the matter because of pending litigation .
MTA spokeswoman Marisa Baldeo Sunday night declined to discuss the matter because of the pending litigation .
1equivalent
791
" Enron company executives engaged in widespread and pervasive fraud , " prosecutor Samuel Buell told the Associated Press .
" Enron company executives engaged in widespread and pervasive fraud to manipulate the company 's earnings results , " Buell said .
0not_equivalent
792
It features clasped hands and a peace pipe overlapping a hatchet .
Above the clasped hands is a tomahawk crossed by a peace pipe , signifying peace .
1equivalent
793
The industry 's largest association is urging its members not call the more than 50 million home and cellular numbers on the list .
Meantime , the Direct Marketing Association said its members should not call the nearly 51 million numbers on the list .
1equivalent
794
This study 's researchers , from the Institute of Child Development of the University of Minnesota , had earlier found the same pattern in children aged three and four .
This study 's researchers , from the Institute of Child Development of the University of Minnesota , had earlier found the same pattern in 3- and 4-year-olds .
1equivalent
795
Dusty had battled kidney cancer for more than a year .
Dusty had surgery for cancer in 2001 and had a kidney removed .
0not_equivalent
796
Shares of SCO closed at $ 10.93 , down 28 cents , in Monday trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .
IBM shares closed up $ 1.75 , or 2.11 percent , at $ 84.50 on the New York Stock Exchange .
0not_equivalent
797
He presented the map at last week 's Sixth International Conference on Mars in Pasadena , Calif .
Feldman presented the most recent findings and the new map Friday at the sixth International Conference on Mars in Pasadena , Calif .
0not_equivalent
798
" This is an easy case in my view and wholly without merit , both factually and legally . "
" This case is wholly without merit , both factually and legally , " Judge Denny Chin scoffed .
0not_equivalent
799