sentence1
stringlengths 51
222
| sentence2
stringlengths 50
211
| label
class label 2
classes | idx
int32 9
4.05k
|
---|---|---|---|
The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . | The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . | 1equivalent
| 978 |
U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . | U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . | 1equivalent
| 983 |
The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . | The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . | 1equivalent
| 990 |
" I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . " | I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , " Blair said . | 1equivalent
| 1,003 |
" I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , " Parrish said . | " I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , " Parrish said . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,005 |
" I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , " McConnell said . | " I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , " said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader . | 1equivalent
| 1,019 |
Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . | Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . | 1equivalent
| 1,036 |
One , Capt. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday . | Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,039 |
The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . | During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,050 |
" There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , " he said . | He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . | 1equivalent
| 1,067 |
It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . | It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . | 1equivalent
| 1,069 |
Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . | Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . | 1equivalent
| 1,073 |
According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . | The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . | 1equivalent
| 1,076 |
In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . | In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . | 1equivalent
| 1,080 |
Kansas Department of Health and Environment records show there were 88 abortions performed on girls age 14 and younger last year . | Statistics from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show that 11,844 abortions were performed in the state last year . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,083 |
A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states " with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary " on the matter . | Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,094 |
Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . | But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . | 1equivalent
| 1,102 |
Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . | Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . | 1equivalent
| 1,107 |
By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is " less predictable " than for those obtained in the United States . | By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is " less predictable " than U.S. drugs . | 1equivalent
| 1,109 |
He said : " For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . " | " For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , " Dyke said . | 1equivalent
| 1,115 |
Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as " Eleonora [ 67 ] , " to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday . | Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as " Eleonora67 ] , " to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today . | 1equivalent
| 1,121 |
Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . | Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . | 1equivalent
| 1,124 |
One way or another , Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be in your hands by Saturday . | Just about everything about " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix " will set records . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,143 |
" Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , " said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office . | " Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , " Lichter said . | 1equivalent
| 1,161 |
Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . | On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . | 1equivalent
| 1,162 |
Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . | Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . | 1equivalent
| 1,166 |
Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . | Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . | 1equivalent
| 1,188 |
Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations . | Ernst & Young has denied the SEC 's claims , and called its recommendations " irresponsible " . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,203 |
The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . | The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . | 1equivalent
| 1,218 |
No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . | She said no company official had received " an individual target letter at this time . " | 1equivalent
| 1,228 |
Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . | The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . | 1equivalent
| 1,242 |
He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . | The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,246 |
Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen " Les Miz , " with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion . | Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . | 1equivalent
| 1,291 |
In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( " The Known World " ) and Scott Spencer ( " A Ship Made of Paper " ) . | The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,305 |
" Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . " | " Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . " | 1equivalent
| 1,306 |
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . | 1equivalent
| 1,326 |
Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . | During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,340 |
The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , hitting its highest level in 21 months . | The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,344 |
The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Wednesday 's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . | The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . | 1equivalent
| 1,349 |
Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday said it had added 100 new third-party systems and 100 new components to its Hardware Compatibility List for the Solaris x86 operating system Platform Edition . | The vendor has added 100 new third-party systems and 100 new components to the operating system 's Hardware Compatibility List ( HCL ) . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,353 |
Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . | Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . | 1equivalent
| 1,361 |
The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . | Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,365 |
The 3 rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is 5,200 strong and the largest combat unit at Fort Carson . | Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,371 |
" The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , " the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision . | " The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , " the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said . | 1equivalent
| 1,373 |
" It is bad for Symbian , " said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein . | " Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty " to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,375 |
Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . | Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,384 |
But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was " tight " and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants . | But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was " tight " and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants . | 1equivalent
| 1,414 |
He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a doctor . | The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . | 1equivalent
| 1,423 |
Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . | Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . | 1equivalent
| 1,428 |
Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . | Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . | 1equivalent
| 1,436 |
President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . | President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign said Tuesday . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,470 |
An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one hour . | A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . | 1equivalent
| 1,477 |
" He may not have been there , " the defence official said on Thursday . | " He may not have been there , " said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity . | 1equivalent
| 1,480 |
The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . | The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . | 1equivalent
| 1,487 |
North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . | North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . | 1equivalent
| 1,489 |
Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to settle similar SEC charges . | Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . | 1equivalent
| 1,500 |
" This deal makes sense for both companies , " said National Chief Executive Brian Halla . | " This deal makes sense for both companies , " Halla said in a prepared statement . | 1equivalent
| 1,540 |
The blasts killed two people and injured more than 150 others . | The Atlanta Olympic Games attack killed one woman and injured more than 100 other people . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,550 |
Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . | At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,556 |
Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . | Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . | 1equivalent
| 1,562 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 1,567 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 1,579 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 1,592 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 1,596 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 1,612 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 1,616 |
Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to attend . | Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend . | 1equivalent
| 1,628 |
Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims were preposterous . | Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will address the court . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,639 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 1,646 |
Lord Falconer hailed the changes as " a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned " . | " It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . " | 0not_equivalent
| 1,660 |
GE stock closed at $ 30.65 a share , down about 42 cents , on the New York Stock Exchange . | GE 's shares closed at $ 30.65 on Friday on the New York Stock Exchange . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,664 |
At least 27 US troops have been killed in hostile fire since Bush 's statement . | At least 26 American troops have been killed in hostile fire since major combat was officially declared over on May 1 . | 1equivalent
| 1,699 |
A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . | A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . | 1equivalent
| 1,703 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 1,722 |
The agency charged that one WD Energy worker discussed false reporting with traders at two other energy companies . | The agency found further that a WD Energy employee discussed false reporting with traders at two other energy companies , which the CFTC didn 't identify . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,737 |
Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards . | Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's guards . | 1equivalent
| 1,745 |
For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . | For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . | 1equivalent
| 1,746 |
Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ? | Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,748 |
The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . | The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . | 1equivalent
| 1,755 |
Dr Mark McClean , Jonathan 's family doctor , said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . | Dr Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . | 1equivalent
| 1,782 |
The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . | The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,792 |
All patients developed some or all of the symptoms of E. coli food poisoning : bloody diarrhea , vomiting , abdominal cramping and nausea . | Symptoms of the E. coli infection include bloody diarrhea , nausea , vomiting and abdominal cramping . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,794 |
Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . | Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . | 1equivalent
| 1,796 |
Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . | Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . | 1equivalent
| 1,800 |
Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . | The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,812 |
Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . | Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . | 1equivalent
| 1,818 |
But Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final two games against the Magic . | Billups scored 77 points in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,822 |
Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war . | He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . | 1equivalent
| 1,834 |
And it 's going to be a wild ride , " said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant . | Now the rest is just mechanical , " said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,854 |
While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . | Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . | 1equivalent
| 1,890 |
Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . | Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . | 1equivalent
| 1,903 |
The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas . | Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,911 |
Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . | Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired . | 1equivalent
| 1,916 |
In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th . | In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list . | 1equivalent
| 1,923 |
About two hours later , his body , wrapped in a blanket , was found dumped a few blocks away . | Then his body was dumped a few blocks away , found in a driveway on Argyle Road . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,924 |
Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . | Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . | 1equivalent
| 1,932 |
A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , or had taken just a few puffs . | Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least taken a few puffs . | 1equivalent
| 1,967 |
The Lord Chancellor was guardian of the Great Seal , used to stamp all official documents from the sovereign . | Falconer will hold on , for now , to the Lord Chancellor 's Great Seal , used to sign off instructions from the sovereign . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,976 |
Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . | She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . | 1equivalent
| 1,979 |
The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . | He 's not related to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . | 1equivalent
| 1,983 |