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" I never grabbed anyone and then pulled up their shirt and grabbed their breasts , and stuff like that .	That I pulled up their shirt and grabbed their breasts and stuff like that : this is not me .	1equivalent	2,817
" The death of al-Ghozi signals that terrorists will never get far in the Philippines , " Arroyo said in a statement on Monday .	" The death of Ghozi signals that terrorists will never get far in the Philippines , " President Gloria Arroyo said .	1equivalent	2,818
Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday , as did Mills .	Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday , saying that he never discussed personnel matters .	1equivalent	2,819
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Market 's composite index rose 3.41 points to 1,915.31 .	The benchmark S & P / TSX composite index rose 29.12 points yesterday to 7,633.61 .	0not_equivalent	2,820
Last week , Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic ties and restoration of air services with Pakistan .	The move follows a recent proposal by Mr Vajpayee , whoended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic links and restoration of air services with Pakistan .	0not_equivalent	2,823
Evacuation went smoothly , although passengers weren 't told what was going on , Hunt said .	Passengers were evacuated smoothly , although they were not told what was going on , he said .	1equivalent	2,824
By Wednesday , the Red Planet will come as near to Earth as it has been in 60,000 years .	On Wednesday , at 7.51pm , Mars will be the closest to Earth it has been for 59,619 years .	1equivalent	2,825
Microsoft will seek to simplify creation of BizTalk applications by tying it more tightly to its flagship development tool , Visual Studio.Net.	The software maker is seeking to simplify creation of BizTalk applications by tying it more tightly to its flagship development tool , Visual Studio.Net.	1equivalent	2,826
Before the blast , Wells told police he had been forced to rob the bank and asked police to help him remove the bomb .	Wells , 46 , said he was forced to rob the bank and asked police to help take the bomb off .	1equivalent	2,830
" Our party will never be the choice of the NRA - and I am not looking to be the candidate of the NRA , " he said .	Our party will never be the choice of the N.R.A. , and I 'm not looking to be the candidate of the N.R.A. , " a reference to the National Rifle Association .	1equivalent	2,831
Since last April , scientists have learned how acrylamide is formed .	Scientists are working to determine how exactly how acrylamide is formed in food .	1equivalent	2,832
One of the company 's employees was hospitalized in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers , said hospital administrative assistant Alex Reichert .	One of the employees who survived the blast and fire was hospitalized in critical condition in Fort Myers .	1equivalent	2,833
Shares in Berkeley-based Xoma lost 77 cents , or 14 percent , to close at $ 4.72 each in trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .	The share price of Berkeley-based Xoma lost 73 cents a share , or 13 percent , to $ 4.76 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .	1equivalent	2,835
" We need the somebody who notices them to come forward , " he told a news conference to introduce his successor , Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson .	" We need the somebody who notices them to come forward , " he said at a news conference in which he introduced his successor , Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson .	1equivalent	2,836
Under the adjusted definition , officials Thursday listed 29 cases as suspected and said that 107 other people showing possible SARS symptoms were being monitored .	Another 29 cases were listed as suspected , and officials warned that 107 other people showing possible SARS symptoms were being monitored .	1equivalent	2,837
" The numbers are starting to change very , very quickly , " Dr. Julie Gerberding , the CDC 's director , told a news briefing Thursday .	" The numbers are starting to change very , very quickly , " Dr. Julie Gerberding , director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , said Thursday .	1equivalent	2,838
Mr Howard said he also had faith in the system under which Hicks could be tried .	Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated , saying he had faith in the US justice system .	0not_equivalent	2,839
Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident conducted a search Monday at the home of Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix .	Police investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident went to the home of Phoenix 's Roman Catholic bishop on Monday and found the windshield of his car caved in , authorities said .	0not_equivalent	2,840
Progress Software plans to acquire privately held DataDirect Technologies for about $ 88 million in cash , the companies said Friday .	Progress Software Corp. is acquiring DataDirect Technologies Ltd . , a privately held supplier of data-access software , for approximately $ 88 million , the companies said Friday .	1equivalent	2,842
Altria shares fell $ 1.17 to $ 42.51 and were the Dow 's biggest percent loser .	Its shares fell $ 9.61 to $ 50.26 , ranking as the NYSE 's most-active issue and its biggest percentage loser .	0not_equivalent	2,843
Hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the lower Texas coast as Tropical Storm Erika sped across the Gulf of Mexico and headed for landfall .	One month after Hurricane Claudette pounded Texas , hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the coast as fast-moving Tropical Storm Erika churned across the gulf .	0not_equivalent	2,844
Dos Reis also pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and another girl on a different occasion .	Dos Reis had earlier pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and one other girl in a separate incident .	1equivalent	2,845
As previously announced , the final will be at the new Home Depot Center in Carson on Oct. 12 .	Williams recently toured the new soccer-specific Home Depot Center in Carson , Calif .	0not_equivalent	2,846
The Java Enterprise System bundles a slew of Sun software for a yearly subscription of $ 100 per employee .	For instance , the core Java Enterprise System will cost $ 100 per employee in the US .	0not_equivalent	2,847
The memorandum analyzed lawful activities , such as recruiting demonstrators , and illegal activities , such as using fake documentation to get into a secured site .	The memo analyzed lawful activities like recruiting demonstrators , as well as illegal activities like using fake documentation to get into a secured site .	1equivalent	2,848
Law enforcement sources who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .	Law enforcement officials confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .	1equivalent	2,849
Even when the exchange detected violations , it often failed to take disciplinary action , the SEC said .	Even when the exchange detected such violations , it " often failed to take appropriate disciplinary actions " against individuals or firms .	1equivalent	2,850
United said the new airline will expand next year to 40 Airbus A320 jets , each seating 156 passengers .	United said it the new airline use 40 jets , each seating 156 passengers .	1equivalent	2,851
Now they are waiting to see if Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan will try and repair the damage in his testimony to the House next week .	Now they were waiting to see if Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan would try to repair the damage done to bond prices in his testimony to the House next week .	1equivalent	2,852
Medical investigators matched the body 's teeth to Aronov 's dental records this morning , medical examiner 's spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said .	Investigators matched the dead womans teeth to Aronovs dental records Wednesday morning , medical examiners spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said .	1equivalent	2,853
Joe Nichols captured new male vocalist honors , riding back-to-back hits " The Impossible " and " Brokenheartedsville . "	Joe Nichols , who is touring with Jackson , captured new male vocalist honors , riding back-to-back hits The Impossible and Brokenheartedsville .	1equivalent	2,854
They found that 6.4 percent of men on finasteride had high-grade tumors , compared with 5.1 percent taking a placebo .	About 18 percent of men taking finasteride developed prostate cancer , compared with 24 percent on placebo .	1equivalent	2,855
The compilers are available in two flavors : the Intel C + + Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C + + retails for USD $ 399 and is intended for application development use .	The compilers are available in two forms : The Intel C + + Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C + + is available from Intel for $ 399 , and is intended for applications development .	1equivalent	2,856
Thousands of pounds of fireworks inside the warehouse and packed in the tractor-trailer rig exploded , the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives said .	Thousands of pounds of fireworks inside the Lamb Entertainment 's warehouse and packed in the tractor-trailer rig exploded , the ATF said .	1equivalent	2,857
BA shares were up 0.59 percent at 170 pence in early afternoon trading , slightly outpacing London 's FTSE 100 Index which was up 0.28 percent .	BA shares closed down 0.89 percent at 167-1 / 2 pence , slightly lower than London 's FTSE 100 Index which was down 0.28 percent .	0not_equivalent	2,858
Martha Stewart shares fell $ 2.03 , about 18 percent , to $ 9.17 and were the NYSE 's biggest percentage loser .	Its shares fell 4.6 percent , or $ 4.04 , to $ 83.38 and was the blue-chip Dow 's biggest percent loser .	1equivalent	2,859
By late Thursday afternoon , Putnam said the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York had subpoenaed its trading documents , raising the possibility of a criminal indictment .	Earlier this week , Putnam said the Manhattan U.S. Attorney had subpoenaed its trading documents , raising the possibility of a criminal indictment .	1equivalent	2,860
The shares represent more than half the 115.9 million shares Turner held at the end of April , according to Bloomberg data .	The sale represents about 52 per cent of the 115.9 million shares Mr Turner held at the end of April .	1equivalent	2,861
In turn SuSE will license Java 2 Standard Edition while also formalising an existing agreement to distribute Sun 's Java Virtual Machine for running Java applications .	Nuremberg , Germany-based SuSE will license Sun 's Java 2 Standard Edition ( J2SE ) and ship Sun 's Java Virtual Machine across its Linux software line .	1equivalent	2,862
Mr. Rush is the only witness to the events in the pilothouse who has spoken to investigators .	Rush is the only witness to the wheelhouse events who has spoken with investigators , Weinshall said .	1equivalent	2,864
Geoghan , 68 , was taken to Leominster Hospital , where he was pronounced dead at 1 : 17 p.m.	Mr. Geoghan was taken to the University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster , Mass . , where he died at 1 : 17 p.m.	1equivalent	2,865
" With Internet usage and broadband adoption continuing to escalate , marketers are throwing their weight and dollars behind interactive advertising , " said IAB President and CEO Greg Stuart .	" With Internet usage and broadband adoption continuing to escalate , " Stuart says , " marketers are throwing their weight and dollars behind interactive advertising . "	1equivalent	2,866
Rescue and search operation had been going on since the tragedy happened on Thursday night , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network .	Rescue and search operation was on to find them , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network .	0not_equivalent	2,867
Fidelity Investments , the nation 's largest mutual-fund company , said it received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer 's office regarding its investigation to potential fund-trading abuses .	Fidelity Investments has received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer , who is investigating charges of market-timing and late-day trading in the mutual fund industry .	0not_equivalent	2,868
" Tony 's not feeling well , " Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said .	We 're thrilled to be up 3-2 , ' ' Coach Gregg Popovich said Wednesday .	0not_equivalent	2,869
Both devices use version 5.2 of the Palm operating system and feature a new design , which resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels around 180 degrees .	Both devices use Palm OS 5.2 and feature a completely new form factor that resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels 180 degrees .	1equivalent	2,870
General Myers told reporters that " at first blush , it doesn 't look like any rules were broken " .	" At first blush , it doesn 't look like any rules were broken , " said Gen. Richard Myers , chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff .	1equivalent	2,871
Trading volume was incredibly light at 500.22 million shares , below an already thin 611.45 million exchanged at the same point Thursday .	Trading volume was extremely light at 1.05 billion shares , below an already thin 1.19 billion on Tuesday .	1equivalent	2,872
Officials with the rebel group Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy could not be reached for comment Saturday .	The main rebel force , the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy , fears a peacekeeping force could bolster Taylor .	0not_equivalent	2,873
Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's first quarter , although it might explain the drop and quick recovery in sales this quarter .	Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's March quarter , although it could explain the drop and quick recovery in sales during the current quarter .	1equivalent	2,874
" These are defining moments for players and organizations , " Anaheim coach Mike Babcock said .	" There are defining moments for players and organizations where you are measured .	0not_equivalent	2,877
He led Philippine police to a tonne of TNT that officials say was intended for planned attacks in Singapore on Western targets , including US and Australian diplomatic posts .	He led Philippine police to a ton of TNT officials say was intended for attacks on Western targets in Singapore , including the US Embassy .	0not_equivalent	2,878
They did not nationalize them , " Manouchehr Takin , an analyst at the Center for Global Energy Studies in London , said .	They did not nationalize them , " said Manouchehr Takin of the Center for Global Energy Studies .	1equivalent	2,879
Since both companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely the two signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period of time .	Because the companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely they signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period .	1equivalent	2,880
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa opened its doors a day early .	The dice are rolling at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa .	1equivalent	2,881
BioReliance 's stock closed down 2 cents yesterday at $ 47.98 per share .	Shares of BioReliance sold at $ 47.98 at the close of market yesterday , down 2 cents .	1equivalent	2,882
In 2001 , Evan helped found an after-school nonviolence program named after a college student shot and killed by a teen gang member , said Alexis Lukas , the program supervisor .	In 2001 , Nash helped found an after-school nonviolence program named after a college student who was fatally shot by a 14-year-old gang member , program supervisor Alexis Lukas said .	1equivalent	2,883
The Standard & Poor 's 500 stock index ended the quarter up 120 points , a gain of 14 percent , the best performance for that broad market benchmark since 1998 .	The Standard and Poor 's 500-stock index , a broad collection of equities representing leading companies , finished its best quarter yesterday since the last three months of 1998 .	1equivalent	2,884
The draft statement said progress on the nuclear issue and the pending trade deal were " interdependent , indissociable and mutually reinforcing elements " .	They said progress towards resolving the nuclear issue and progress in the trade talks were " interdependent , essential and mutually reinforcing elements of EU-Iran relations " .	1equivalent	2,885
The S & P 500 finished 13.78 points higher at 930.08 , or 1.5 per cent , the highest level since January 14 .	The S & P rose 13.78 , or 1.5 percent , to 930.08 , the best level since Jan. 14 .	1equivalent	2,886
The Qantas colleagues were last night in a serious but stable condition after being rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital .	The two flight attendants were in a serious but stable condition last night after being rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital .	1equivalent	2,887
The trial , featuring 125 witnesses , could continue until the start of 2004 .	The trial , which could last until early 2004 , is expected to hear the first of 125 witnesses Friday .	1equivalent	2,888
But price declines have remained below 30 percent , year over year , for the last two quarters , said IDC analyst John McArthur .	McArthur told internetnews.com price declines have moderated and remained below 30 percent from the previous year for the last two quarters .	1equivalent	2,889
The previous weekend record for an R-rated film was $ 58 million for " Hannibal . "	The previous biggest R rated opening was " Hannibal 's " $ 58 million .	1equivalent	2,890
The second rover is scheduled for launch later this month , and both vehicles are expected to arrive at Mars in January .	The second rover is scheduled for launch on June 25 and both will arrive at Mars in January .	1equivalent	2,891
The per-share earnings were 4 cents per share higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .	That was 4 cents higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .	1equivalent	2,893
The Sars illness , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan , and economic uncertainty in Europe and the US have depressed air travel .	The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and economic uncertainty in Europe and America have depressed air travel .	1equivalent	2,895
The 2002 second quarter results don 't include figures from our friends at Compaq .	The year-ago numbers do not include figures from Compaq Computer .	1equivalent	2,896
A nationally known computer hacker is being sought on a federal arrest warrant stemming from a sealed complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .	SACRAMENTO A nationally known itinerant computer hacker faces a federal arrest warrant on a sealed federal complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .	1equivalent	2,897
A man , 19-year-old Antowain Johnson , ``tried to go back in and get the rest of them but the smoke wouldn 't let him , ' ' she said .	She said another man , 19-year-old Antowain Johnson , " tried to go back in ... but the smoke wouldn 't let him . "	1equivalent	2,898
Defense lawyers had said a change of venue was needed because massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client .	Defense lawyers had requested a change of venue for two reasons : They argued that massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client .	0not_equivalent	2,899
WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed , saying : " It looks very much like an isolated event . "	" It looks very much like an isolated event , " World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said .	1equivalent	2,900
The GAO found cable rates have increased 40 percent over the past five years , versus 12 percent inflation during the period .	The GAO found that cable rates have increased by 40 percent during the past five years , far above the 12 percent inflation in that period .	1equivalent	2,901
The stock has risen 44 cents in recent days .	The stock had risen 44 cents in the past four trading sessions .	1equivalent	2,902
Dowdell was transported to Boston Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries .	Both were taken to Boston Medical Center .	0not_equivalent	2,903
GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical .	Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was " very methodical . "	1equivalent	2,904
Sen. Charles Schumer , D-N.Y. , sent a letter to President Bush Wednesday demanding action on the legislation .	Sen. Charles Schumer ( D-N.Y. ) , a supporter of Boxer 's bill , sent a letter to President Bush on Wednesday demanding action on the legislation .	1equivalent	2,905
The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , wouldn 't comment Friday .	The Rev. Christopher Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , did not immediately return several calls seeking comment .	1equivalent	2,906
He was sentenced in June to more than seven years in prison for securities fraud , perjury and other crimes .	He was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including securities fraud .	0not_equivalent	2,907
They looked at their son-in-law and his relatives , but did not exchange words .	She looked at her son-in-law and his relatives at times , but the two sides did not exchange words .	1equivalent	2,908
The woman felt threatened and reported the incident to police , and around 2 : 30 p.m. Stackhouse was arrested .	The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate 's office , police said .	0not_equivalent	2,909
Maurice Greene advanced to the semifinals of the 100-meter dash at the World Track and Field Championships .	Rogge was a witness to Drummond 's tantrums Sunday at the World Track and Field Championships .	0not_equivalent	2,910
Claudette , the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season , hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 with 85-mph wind .	Claudette , the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season , hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 , classified as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph .	0not_equivalent	2,911
Two brothers who were among seven Portland suspects accused of aiding terrorists have decided to plead guilty to conspiring to aid al-Qaida and the Taliban , officials said Wednesday .	Two brothers who were among seven people accused of aiding terrorists pleaded guilty yesterday to charges of conspiring to help Al Qaeda and the Taliban during the war in Afghanistan .	1equivalent	2,912
Media giant Vivendi Universal EAUG.PA V.N set to work sifting through bids for its U.S. entertainment empire on Monday in a multibillion-dollar auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .	Media moguls jostled for position as the deadline for bids for Vivendi Universal 's U.S. entertainment empire neared on Monday in an auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .	1equivalent	2,913
Like Viacom , GE -- parent of NBC -- is also seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared to the likes of Bronfman or Davis .	Like Viacom , General Electric is seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared with Bronfman or Davis .	1equivalent	2,914
He was revived but was pronounced dead at Virginia Medical Center in Arlington .	He was declared dead on arrival at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington at 9 : 13 a.m.	0not_equivalent	2,915
The proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi , reading 33 pages of documents outlining allegations against him .	Proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi , reading a 33-page accusation letter to the court .	1equivalent	2,916
He urged the US to provide clear rules on what would happen at possible trials .	Government sources said Mr Howard urged the US to provide clear rules governing any potential trials .	1equivalent	2,917
Scruggs , who did not testify , was cleared of a second charge of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care .	The six-member jury cleared Scruggs of a second charge that accused her of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care .	1equivalent	2,918
The rebels suspended peace talks with the government April 21 citing a lack of progress .	The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam suspended peace talks April 21 citing a lack of progress .	1equivalent	2,919
" The timing of [ the miniseries ] is absolutely staggering to me , " Nancy Reagan said in a statement to Fox News Channel last week .	Nancy Reagan issued a statement last week to the Fox News Channel saying , " The timing of [ the miniseries ] is absolutely staggering to me .	1equivalent	2,920
As you know , East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past . "	" East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past , " said State Department spokesman Philip Reeker .	1equivalent	2,921
People who have this disorder absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage .	Haemochromatosis is a disorder in which people absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage .	1equivalent	2,922
Although deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union , the Beatles popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock music .	Although the Beatles were deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union , their popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock groups .	1equivalent	2,923
Mr. Berg says in an advertisement for it , " More than my remembrances , this book intends to convey hers . "	In an advertisement for the book , Berg says , " More than my remembrances , this book intends to convey hers . "	1equivalent	2,924
Shares of LendingTree rose $ 6.21 , or 42 percent , to $ 20.90 after hitting $ 21.36 earlier .	LendingTree shares rose 43 percent , or $ 6.31 , to $ 21 , more than doubling in the last two months .	0not_equivalent	2,925
He said the district had been waiting for the subpoenas and had always planned to comply once it received them .	Mr. Caramore said the district waited for the subpoenas and planned to cooperate with the investigation .	1equivalent	2,926
In their study , researchers tested the hearing of 479 men between 20 and 64 years old who were exposed to noise in their jobs .	Barrenas 's team tested the hearing of 479 men , aged 20 to 64 , who were exposed to noise in their jobs .	1equivalent	2,927
In May 2002 , Malikah Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn for more than $ 20 million in damages after the MTA objected to their headdresses .	In May , Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn that seeks more than $ 20 million in damages , Hart said .	0not_equivalent	2,928

" I never grabbed anyone and then pulled up their shirt and grabbed their breasts , and stuff like that .

That I pulled up their shirt and grabbed their breasts and stuff like that : this is not me .

1equivalent

2,817

" The death of al-Ghozi signals that terrorists will never get far in the Philippines , " Arroyo said in a statement on Monday .

" The death of Ghozi signals that terrorists will never get far in the Philippines , " President Gloria Arroyo said .

1equivalent

2,818

Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday , as did Mills .

Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday , saying that he never discussed personnel matters .

1equivalent

2,819

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Market 's composite index rose 3.41 points to 1,915.31 .

The benchmark S & P / TSX composite index rose 29.12 points yesterday to 7,633.61 .

0not_equivalent

2,820

Last week , Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic ties and restoration of air services with Pakistan .

The move follows a recent proposal by Mr Vajpayee , whoended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic links and restoration of air services with Pakistan .

0not_equivalent

2,823

Evacuation went smoothly , although passengers weren 't told what was going on , Hunt said .

Passengers were evacuated smoothly , although they were not told what was going on , he said .

1equivalent

2,824

By Wednesday , the Red Planet will come as near to Earth as it has been in 60,000 years .

On Wednesday , at 7.51pm , Mars will be the closest to Earth it has been for 59,619 years .

1equivalent

2,825

Microsoft will seek to simplify creation of BizTalk applications by tying it more tightly to its flagship development tool , Visual Studio.Net.

The software maker is seeking to simplify creation of BizTalk applications by tying it more tightly to its flagship development tool , Visual Studio.Net.

1equivalent

2,826

Before the blast , Wells told police he had been forced to rob the bank and asked police to help him remove the bomb .

Wells , 46 , said he was forced to rob the bank and asked police to help take the bomb off .

1equivalent

2,830

" Our party will never be the choice of the NRA - and I am not looking to be the candidate of the NRA , " he said .

Our party will never be the choice of the N.R.A. , and I 'm not looking to be the candidate of the N.R.A. , " a reference to the National Rifle Association .

1equivalent

2,831

Since last April , scientists have learned how acrylamide is formed .

Scientists are working to determine how exactly how acrylamide is formed in food .

1equivalent

2,832

One of the company 's employees was hospitalized in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers , said hospital administrative assistant Alex Reichert .

One of the employees who survived the blast and fire was hospitalized in critical condition in Fort Myers .

1equivalent

2,833

Shares in Berkeley-based Xoma lost 77 cents , or 14 percent , to close at $ 4.72 each in trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

The share price of Berkeley-based Xoma lost 73 cents a share , or 13 percent , to $ 4.76 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

1equivalent

2,835

" We need the somebody who notices them to come forward , " he told a news conference to introduce his successor , Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson .

" We need the somebody who notices them to come forward , " he said at a news conference in which he introduced his successor , Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson .

1equivalent

2,836

Under the adjusted definition , officials Thursday listed 29 cases as suspected and said that 107 other people showing possible SARS symptoms were being monitored .

Another 29 cases were listed as suspected , and officials warned that 107 other people showing possible SARS symptoms were being monitored .

1equivalent

2,837

" The numbers are starting to change very , very quickly , " Dr. Julie Gerberding , the CDC 's director , told a news briefing Thursday .

" The numbers are starting to change very , very quickly , " Dr. Julie Gerberding , director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , said Thursday .

1equivalent

2,838

Mr Howard said he also had faith in the system under which Hicks could be tried .

Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated , saying he had faith in the US justice system .

0not_equivalent

2,839

Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident conducted a search Monday at the home of Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix .

Police investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident went to the home of Phoenix 's Roman Catholic bishop on Monday and found the windshield of his car caved in , authorities said .

0not_equivalent

2,840

Progress Software plans to acquire privately held DataDirect Technologies for about $ 88 million in cash , the companies said Friday .

Progress Software Corp. is acquiring DataDirect Technologies Ltd . , a privately held supplier of data-access software , for approximately $ 88 million , the companies said Friday .

1equivalent

2,842

Altria shares fell $ 1.17 to $ 42.51 and were the Dow 's biggest percent loser .

Its shares fell $ 9.61 to $ 50.26 , ranking as the NYSE 's most-active issue and its biggest percentage loser .

0not_equivalent

2,843

Hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the lower Texas coast as Tropical Storm Erika sped across the Gulf of Mexico and headed for landfall .

One month after Hurricane Claudette pounded Texas , hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the coast as fast-moving Tropical Storm Erika churned across the gulf .

0not_equivalent

2,844

Dos Reis also pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and another girl on a different occasion .

Dos Reis had earlier pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and one other girl in a separate incident .

1equivalent

2,845

As previously announced , the final will be at the new Home Depot Center in Carson on Oct. 12 .

Williams recently toured the new soccer-specific Home Depot Center in Carson , Calif .

0not_equivalent

2,846

The Java Enterprise System bundles a slew of Sun software for a yearly subscription of $ 100 per employee .

For instance , the core Java Enterprise System will cost $ 100 per employee in the US .

0not_equivalent

2,847

The memorandum analyzed lawful activities , such as recruiting demonstrators , and illegal activities , such as using fake documentation to get into a secured site .

The memo analyzed lawful activities like recruiting demonstrators , as well as illegal activities like using fake documentation to get into a secured site .

1equivalent

2,848

Law enforcement sources who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .

Law enforcement officials confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .

1equivalent

2,849

Even when the exchange detected violations , it often failed to take disciplinary action , the SEC said .

Even when the exchange detected such violations , it " often failed to take appropriate disciplinary actions " against individuals or firms .

1equivalent

2,850

United said the new airline will expand next year to 40 Airbus A320 jets , each seating 156 passengers .

United said it the new airline use 40 jets , each seating 156 passengers .

1equivalent

2,851

Now they are waiting to see if Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan will try and repair the damage in his testimony to the House next week .

Now they were waiting to see if Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan would try to repair the damage done to bond prices in his testimony to the House next week .

1equivalent

2,852

Medical investigators matched the body 's teeth to Aronov 's dental records this morning , medical examiner 's spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said .

Investigators matched the dead womans teeth to Aronovs dental records Wednesday morning , medical examiners spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said .

1equivalent

2,853

Joe Nichols captured new male vocalist honors , riding back-to-back hits " The Impossible " and " Brokenheartedsville . "

Joe Nichols , who is touring with Jackson , captured new male vocalist honors , riding back-to-back hits The Impossible and Brokenheartedsville .

1equivalent

2,854

They found that 6.4 percent of men on finasteride had high-grade tumors , compared with 5.1 percent taking a placebo .

About 18 percent of men taking finasteride developed prostate cancer , compared with 24 percent on placebo .

1equivalent

2,855

The compilers are available in two flavors : the Intel C + + Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C + + retails for USD $ 399 and is intended for application development use .

The compilers are available in two forms : The Intel C + + Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C + + is available from Intel for $ 399 , and is intended for applications development .

1equivalent

2,856

Thousands of pounds of fireworks inside the warehouse and packed in the tractor-trailer rig exploded , the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives said .

Thousands of pounds of fireworks inside the Lamb Entertainment 's warehouse and packed in the tractor-trailer rig exploded , the ATF said .

1equivalent

2,857

BA shares were up 0.59 percent at 170 pence in early afternoon trading , slightly outpacing London 's FTSE 100 Index which was up 0.28 percent .

BA shares closed down 0.89 percent at 167-1 / 2 pence , slightly lower than London 's FTSE 100 Index which was down 0.28 percent .

0not_equivalent

2,858

Martha Stewart shares fell $ 2.03 , about 18 percent , to $ 9.17 and were the NYSE 's biggest percentage loser .

Its shares fell 4.6 percent , or $ 4.04 , to $ 83.38 and was the blue-chip Dow 's biggest percent loser .

1equivalent

2,859

By late Thursday afternoon , Putnam said the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York had subpoenaed its trading documents , raising the possibility of a criminal indictment .

Earlier this week , Putnam said the Manhattan U.S. Attorney had subpoenaed its trading documents , raising the possibility of a criminal indictment .

1equivalent

2,860

The shares represent more than half the 115.9 million shares Turner held at the end of April , according to Bloomberg data .

The sale represents about 52 per cent of the 115.9 million shares Mr Turner held at the end of April .

1equivalent

2,861

In turn SuSE will license Java 2 Standard Edition while also formalising an existing agreement to distribute Sun 's Java Virtual Machine for running Java applications .

Nuremberg , Germany-based SuSE will license Sun 's Java 2 Standard Edition ( J2SE ) and ship Sun 's Java Virtual Machine across its Linux software line .

1equivalent

2,862

Mr. Rush is the only witness to the events in the pilothouse who has spoken to investigators .

Rush is the only witness to the wheelhouse events who has spoken with investigators , Weinshall said .

1equivalent

2,864

Geoghan , 68 , was taken to Leominster Hospital , where he was pronounced dead at 1 : 17 p.m.

Mr. Geoghan was taken to the University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster , Mass . , where he died at 1 : 17 p.m.

1equivalent

2,865

" With Internet usage and broadband adoption continuing to escalate , marketers are throwing their weight and dollars behind interactive advertising , " said IAB President and CEO Greg Stuart .

" With Internet usage and broadband adoption continuing to escalate , " Stuart says , " marketers are throwing their weight and dollars behind interactive advertising . "

1equivalent

2,866

Rescue and search operation had been going on since the tragedy happened on Thursday night , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network .

Rescue and search operation was on to find them , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network .

0not_equivalent

2,867

Fidelity Investments , the nation 's largest mutual-fund company , said it received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer 's office regarding its investigation to potential fund-trading abuses .

Fidelity Investments has received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer , who is investigating charges of market-timing and late-day trading in the mutual fund industry .

0not_equivalent

2,868

" Tony 's not feeling well , " Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said .

We 're thrilled to be up 3-2 , ' ' Coach Gregg Popovich said Wednesday .

0not_equivalent

2,869

Both devices use version 5.2 of the Palm operating system and feature a new design , which resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels around 180 degrees .

Both devices use Palm OS 5.2 and feature a completely new form factor that resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels 180 degrees .

1equivalent

2,870

General Myers told reporters that " at first blush , it doesn 't look like any rules were broken " .

" At first blush , it doesn 't look like any rules were broken , " said Gen. Richard Myers , chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff .

1equivalent

2,871

Trading volume was incredibly light at 500.22 million shares , below an already thin 611.45 million exchanged at the same point Thursday .

Trading volume was extremely light at 1.05 billion shares , below an already thin 1.19 billion on Tuesday .

1equivalent

2,872

Officials with the rebel group Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy could not be reached for comment Saturday .

The main rebel force , the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy , fears a peacekeeping force could bolster Taylor .

0not_equivalent

2,873

Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's first quarter , although it might explain the drop and quick recovery in sales this quarter .

Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's March quarter , although it could explain the drop and quick recovery in sales during the current quarter .

1equivalent

2,874

" These are defining moments for players and organizations , " Anaheim coach Mike Babcock said .

" There are defining moments for players and organizations where you are measured .

0not_equivalent

2,877

He led Philippine police to a tonne of TNT that officials say was intended for planned attacks in Singapore on Western targets , including US and Australian diplomatic posts .

He led Philippine police to a ton of TNT officials say was intended for attacks on Western targets in Singapore , including the US Embassy .

0not_equivalent

2,878

They did not nationalize them , " Manouchehr Takin , an analyst at the Center for Global Energy Studies in London , said .

They did not nationalize them , " said Manouchehr Takin of the Center for Global Energy Studies .

1equivalent

2,879

Since both companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely the two signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period of time .

Because the companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely they signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period .

1equivalent

2,880

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa opened its doors a day early .

The dice are rolling at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa .

1equivalent

2,881

BioReliance 's stock closed down 2 cents yesterday at $ 47.98 per share .

Shares of BioReliance sold at $ 47.98 at the close of market yesterday , down 2 cents .

1equivalent

2,882

In 2001 , Evan helped found an after-school nonviolence program named after a college student shot and killed by a teen gang member , said Alexis Lukas , the program supervisor .

In 2001 , Nash helped found an after-school nonviolence program named after a college student who was fatally shot by a 14-year-old gang member , program supervisor Alexis Lukas said .

1equivalent

2,883

The Standard & Poor 's 500 stock index ended the quarter up 120 points , a gain of 14 percent , the best performance for that broad market benchmark since 1998 .

The Standard and Poor 's 500-stock index , a broad collection of equities representing leading companies , finished its best quarter yesterday since the last three months of 1998 .

1equivalent

2,884

The draft statement said progress on the nuclear issue and the pending trade deal were " interdependent , indissociable and mutually reinforcing elements " .

They said progress towards resolving the nuclear issue and progress in the trade talks were " interdependent , essential and mutually reinforcing elements of EU-Iran relations " .

1equivalent

2,885

The S & P 500 finished 13.78 points higher at 930.08 , or 1.5 per cent , the highest level since January 14 .

The S & P rose 13.78 , or 1.5 percent , to 930.08 , the best level since Jan. 14 .

1equivalent

2,886

The Qantas colleagues were last night in a serious but stable condition after being rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital .

The two flight attendants were in a serious but stable condition last night after being rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital .

1equivalent

2,887

The trial , featuring 125 witnesses , could continue until the start of 2004 .

The trial , which could last until early 2004 , is expected to hear the first of 125 witnesses Friday .

1equivalent

2,888

But price declines have remained below 30 percent , year over year , for the last two quarters , said IDC analyst John McArthur .

McArthur told internetnews.com price declines have moderated and remained below 30 percent from the previous year for the last two quarters .

1equivalent

2,889

The previous weekend record for an R-rated film was $ 58 million for " Hannibal . "

The previous biggest R rated opening was " Hannibal 's " $ 58 million .

1equivalent

2,890

The second rover is scheduled for launch later this month , and both vehicles are expected to arrive at Mars in January .

The second rover is scheduled for launch on June 25 and both will arrive at Mars in January .

1equivalent

2,891

The per-share earnings were 4 cents per share higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .

That was 4 cents higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .

1equivalent

2,893

The Sars illness , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan , and economic uncertainty in Europe and the US have depressed air travel .

The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and economic uncertainty in Europe and America have depressed air travel .

1equivalent

2,895

The 2002 second quarter results don 't include figures from our friends at Compaq .

The year-ago numbers do not include figures from Compaq Computer .

1equivalent

2,896

A nationally known computer hacker is being sought on a federal arrest warrant stemming from a sealed complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .

SACRAMENTO A nationally known itinerant computer hacker faces a federal arrest warrant on a sealed federal complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .

1equivalent

2,897

A man , 19-year-old Antowain Johnson , ``tried to go back in and get the rest of them but the smoke wouldn 't let him , ' ' she said .

She said another man , 19-year-old Antowain Johnson , " tried to go back in ... but the smoke wouldn 't let him . "

1equivalent

2,898

Defense lawyers had said a change of venue was needed because massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client .

Defense lawyers had requested a change of venue for two reasons : They argued that massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client .

0not_equivalent

2,899

WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed , saying : " It looks very much like an isolated event . "

" It looks very much like an isolated event , " World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said .

1equivalent

2,900

The GAO found cable rates have increased 40 percent over the past five years , versus 12 percent inflation during the period .

The GAO found that cable rates have increased by 40 percent during the past five years , far above the 12 percent inflation in that period .

1equivalent

2,901

The stock has risen 44 cents in recent days .

The stock had risen 44 cents in the past four trading sessions .

1equivalent

2,902

Dowdell was transported to Boston Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries .

Both were taken to Boston Medical Center .

0not_equivalent

2,903

GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical .

Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was " very methodical . "

1equivalent

2,904

Sen. Charles Schumer , D-N.Y. , sent a letter to President Bush Wednesday demanding action on the legislation .

Sen. Charles Schumer ( D-N.Y. ) , a supporter of Boxer 's bill , sent a letter to President Bush on Wednesday demanding action on the legislation .

1equivalent

2,905

The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , wouldn 't comment Friday .

The Rev. Christopher Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , did not immediately return several calls seeking comment .

1equivalent

2,906

He was sentenced in June to more than seven years in prison for securities fraud , perjury and other crimes .

He was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including securities fraud .

0not_equivalent

2,907

They looked at their son-in-law and his relatives , but did not exchange words .

She looked at her son-in-law and his relatives at times , but the two sides did not exchange words .

1equivalent

2,908

The woman felt threatened and reported the incident to police , and around 2 : 30 p.m. Stackhouse was arrested .

The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate 's office , police said .

0not_equivalent

2,909

Maurice Greene advanced to the semifinals of the 100-meter dash at the World Track and Field Championships .

Rogge was a witness to Drummond 's tantrums Sunday at the World Track and Field Championships .

0not_equivalent

2,910

Claudette , the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season , hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 with 85-mph wind .

Claudette , the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season , hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 , classified as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph .

0not_equivalent

2,911

Two brothers who were among seven Portland suspects accused of aiding terrorists have decided to plead guilty to conspiring to aid al-Qaida and the Taliban , officials said Wednesday .

Two brothers who were among seven people accused of aiding terrorists pleaded guilty yesterday to charges of conspiring to help Al Qaeda and the Taliban during the war in Afghanistan .

1equivalent

2,912

Media giant Vivendi Universal EAUG.PA V.N set to work sifting through bids for its U.S. entertainment empire on Monday in a multibillion-dollar auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .

Media moguls jostled for position as the deadline for bids for Vivendi Universal 's U.S. entertainment empire neared on Monday in an auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .

1equivalent

2,913

Like Viacom , GE -- parent of NBC -- is also seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared to the likes of Bronfman or Davis .

Like Viacom , General Electric is seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared with Bronfman or Davis .

1equivalent

2,914

He was revived but was pronounced dead at Virginia Medical Center in Arlington .

He was declared dead on arrival at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington at 9 : 13 a.m.

0not_equivalent

2,915

The proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi , reading 33 pages of documents outlining allegations against him .

Proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi , reading a 33-page accusation letter to the court .

1equivalent

2,916

He urged the US to provide clear rules on what would happen at possible trials .

Government sources said Mr Howard urged the US to provide clear rules governing any potential trials .

1equivalent

2,917

Scruggs , who did not testify , was cleared of a second charge of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care .

The six-member jury cleared Scruggs of a second charge that accused her of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care .

1equivalent

2,918

The rebels suspended peace talks with the government April 21 citing a lack of progress .

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam suspended peace talks April 21 citing a lack of progress .

1equivalent

2,919

" The timing of [ the miniseries ] is absolutely staggering to me , " Nancy Reagan said in a statement to Fox News Channel last week .

Nancy Reagan issued a statement last week to the Fox News Channel saying , " The timing of [ the miniseries ] is absolutely staggering to me .

1equivalent

2,920

As you know , East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past . "

" East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past , " said State Department spokesman Philip Reeker .

1equivalent

2,921

People who have this disorder absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage .

Haemochromatosis is a disorder in which people absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage .

1equivalent

2,922

Although deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union , the Beatles popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock music .

Although the Beatles were deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union , their popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock groups .

1equivalent

2,923

Mr. Berg says in an advertisement for it , " More than my remembrances , this book intends to convey hers . "

In an advertisement for the book , Berg says , " More than my remembrances , this book intends to convey hers . "

1equivalent

2,924

Shares of LendingTree rose $ 6.21 , or 42 percent , to $ 20.90 after hitting $ 21.36 earlier .

LendingTree shares rose 43 percent , or $ 6.31 , to $ 21 , more than doubling in the last two months .

0not_equivalent

2,925

He said the district had been waiting for the subpoenas and had always planned to comply once it received them .

Mr. Caramore said the district waited for the subpoenas and planned to cooperate with the investigation .

1equivalent

2,926

In their study , researchers tested the hearing of 479 men between 20 and 64 years old who were exposed to noise in their jobs .

Barrenas 's team tested the hearing of 479 men , aged 20 to 64 , who were exposed to noise in their jobs .

1equivalent

2,927

In May 2002 , Malikah Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn for more than $ 20 million in damages after the MTA objected to their headdresses .

In May , Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn that seeks more than $ 20 million in damages , Hart said .

0not_equivalent

2,928