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" We 're in a highly competitive industry where few apparel brands own and operate manufacturing facilities in North America , " Levi Strauss Chief Executive Officer Phil Marineau said in a statement . | " We 're in a highly competitive industry where few apparel brands own and operate manufacturing facilities in North America , " said Phil Marineau , the chief executive . | 1equivalent
| 2,929 |
In Nigeria alone , the report said , as many as 1 million women may be living with the condition . | In Nigeria alone , the report estimated that between 100,000 and 1 million girls and women are suffering from the condition . | 1equivalent
| 2,930 |
Global HRT sales , which are dominated by Wyeth of the US , were worth $ 3.8bn in 2001 , according to Data- monitor , the London-based market research company . | Global HRT sales were worth $ 3.8bn ( 2.4bn ) in 2001 , according to Datamonitor , the London-based market research company . | 1equivalent
| 2,931 |
The migrants were first spotted by a Coast Guard jet around 2 p.m. Tuesday and two small patrol boats were sent to the area , Doss said . | The Cubans were spotted by a Coast Guard jet around 2 p.m. Tuesday and two vessels were sent out to the area , Petty Officer Ryan Doss said . | 1equivalent
| 2,933 |
Dunlap won both the swimsuit competition and the talent portion of the competition , singing " If I Could . " | She won the talent portion singing " If I Could " and also won in evening wear . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,934 |
" I don 't want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks , " said Missouri Congressman Dick Gephardt . | " I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks , " he told the Register . | 1equivalent
| 2,935 |
Market research firm Dell 'Oro Group estimates this market will total $ 12 billion in 2004 . | Market research firm Dell 'Oro Group estimates that the Gigabit Ethernet switch market will total about US $ 12 billion in 2004 . | 1equivalent
| 2,936 |
Robbins said he wants to take any network like ESPN that charges more than $ 1 per Cox customer and make those optional choices for consumers to buy . | Robbins said he wants to take networks such as ESPN that charge more than $ 1 per Cox customer and make them optional choices . | 1equivalent
| 2,937 |
Fourteen of those infected passengers sat within four seats of the SARS patient and two were flight attendants , said Mike Ryan , WHO 's global coordinator for anti-SARS efforts . | Of those , 14 were passengers sitting within four seats of the SARS patient and two were flight attendants , Ryan said . | 1equivalent
| 2,938 |
Shares of Berkeley , California-based Xoma dropped 89 cents , or 16 percent , to $ 4.60 in Instinet trading . | Shares in Berkeley-based Xoma lost 77 cents , or 14 percent , to close at $ 4.72 each in trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,939 |
It names Shelley , Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Conny McCormack , and registrars in Orange and San Diego counties as defendants . | The lawsuit names Shelley , a Democrat , and registrars in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties . | 1equivalent
| 2,940 |
He reiterated Schroder 's statement last week that Berlin would consider sending peacekeepers to Iraq only if requested by an interim Iraqi government or the United Nations under a U.N. mandate . | German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said last week that Berlin will consider sending peacekeepers only if requested by an interim Iraqi government or the United Nations . | 1equivalent
| 2,941 |
The four were remanded in custody and will appear before the magistrate 's court again on July 8 . | The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . | 1equivalent
| 2,942 |
Four years ago , Nike was sued in state court by California activist Marc Kasky under a statute designed to protect consumers from false advertising . | Four years ago , California activist Marc Kasky sued Nike under a statute designed to protect consumers from false advertising . | 1equivalent
| 2,943 |
At one of the three sampling sites at Huntington Beach , the bacteria reading came back at 160 on June 16 and at 120 on June 23 . | The readings came back at 160 on June 16 and 120 at June 23 at one of three sampling sites at Huntington Beach . | 1equivalent
| 2,944 |
" This will put a severe crimp in our reserves , " O 'Keefe said Friday during a roundtable discussion with reporters at NASA headquarters . | " This is going to put a severe crimp in our reserves , " O 'Keefe said during a breakfast with reporters . | 1equivalent
| 2,945 |
The next court session will be when the three-judge tribunal announces its verdict in mid-February . | The court 's three-judge tribunal was expected to give its verdict next February . | 1equivalent
| 2,946 |
Microsoft has won a patent for an instant messaging feature that notifies users when the person they are communicating with is typing a message . | Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a feature in instant messaging that alerts a user when the person they are communicating with is inputting a message . | 1equivalent
| 2,947 |
Freddie Mac shares fell $ 1.49 , to $ 50.01 , on the New York Stock Exchange after official acknowledgment of the criminal investigation . | Freddie Mac shares fell $ 1.50 on Wednesday , to close at $ 50 on the New York Stock Exchange . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,948 |
X2 took in $ 17.1 million for a total three-week take of $ 174 million . | Elsewhere in theaters this weekend , " X2 " earned $ 17.1 million to raise its three-week total to $ 174 million . | 1equivalent
| 2,949 |
Four other men who were also charged in June have already pleaded guilty . | Four of the defendants have pleaded guilty to weapons charges and other counts . | 1equivalent
| 2,950 |
But its most popular comedy , Friends , is going into its last season . | But its most popular comedy , Friends , will sign off after a two-hour finale next May . | 1equivalent
| 2,951 |
He was arrested Tuesday night at a northwest Atlanta tire shop after a national manhunt . | He was arrested in Atlanta , Georgia , on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,952 |
NASA satellite images show that Arctic ice has been shrinking at the rate of nearly 10 percent a decade . | Researchers found that sea ice in the Arctic is disappearing at a rate of 9 percent each decade . | 1equivalent
| 2,953 |
The Lockheed Martin-built SIRTF is the last of NASA 's Hubble-class " Great Observatories . " | SIRTF is the last of NASA 's so-called Great Observatories . | 1equivalent
| 2,954 |
" We 're making these commitments first and foremost because we think it 's the right thing to do , " said Michael Mudd , spokesman for the Northfield-based company . | " We 're making these commitments first and foremost because we think it 's the right thing to do , " company spokesman Michael Mudd said yesterday . | 1equivalent
| 2,955 |
Sgt. Randy Force , a police spokesman , said O 'Brien wasn 't being charged with causing the crash because Reed was jaywalking . | Sergeant Randy Force , a police spokesman , said O 'Brien wasn 't being charged with causing the crash because the victim had been jaywalking . | 1equivalent
| 2,956 |
I loved the Brazilian music I played . | " I 've played Brazilian music , but I 'm not Brazilian . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,957 |
The book , scheduled for release next month , is described by Franken as a criticism of right-wing leaders and media spokesmen . | The book , scheduled for publication next month , has been described by Franken as a criticism of right wing leaders and media spokespeople . | 1equivalent
| 2,958 |
Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week . | Federal agents said Friday they are investigating the thefts of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week . | 1equivalent
| 2,959 |
The affidavit said British customs officials stopped al-Amoudi at Heathrow Airport last month when he was attempting to travel to Damascus , Syria . | The affidavit says al-Amoudi was detained Aug. 16 attempting to travel from London to Damascus , Syria . | 1equivalent
| 2,960 |
" New " farmers say they have increased the numbers of dogs they keep for " protection " but former farmers say the packs are used to hunt depleted wildlife . | Farmers say they have increased the numbers of dogs they keep for protection , although some packs are used to hunt depleted wildlife . | 1equivalent
| 2,961 |
Albertson 's and Kroger 's Ralphs stores locked out their workers in response . | Kroger 's Ralphs chain and Albertsons immediately locked out their grocery workers in a show of solidarity . | 1equivalent
| 2,962 |
The decision means that Qarase must invite up to eight Labor Party members into cabinet . | Mr Qarase must now invite up to eight Labour Party members into cabinet . | 1equivalent
| 2,963 |
" Landing on an aircraft carrier doesn 't make up for the loss of 2.5 million jobs in America , " said the senator , a much-decorated Vietnam War veteran . | " Landing on an aircraft carrier doesn 't make up for the loss of 2.7 million jobs in America , " Kerry said . | 1equivalent
| 2,964 |
Kevin Rollins , Dell 's president , received $ 770,962 in salary and a bonus of just more than $ 2-million in fiscal 2003 . | Dell made $ 950,000 in salary and nearly $ 2.5 million in bonus pay during the fiscal year . | 1equivalent
| 2,965 |
As part of his deal , Mr. Delainey has agreed to cooperate in the continuing investigation . | Dave Delainey agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors in exchange for the plea . | 1equivalent
| 2,966 |
The United States accuses Saddam loyalists of attacks on oilfields and pipelines crucial to Iraq 's economic recovery . | Loyalists are also believed to be behind attacks on oil pipelines and fields that are crucial to Iraq 's economic recovery . | 1equivalent
| 2,967 |
Mall operators and retailers reported fewer people camping out for early-bird specials on Saturday morning , although many parking lots were crowded by early afternoon . | Mall operators and retailers reported fewer shoppers camping out for early-bird specials on Saturday morning , although parking lots were beginning to fill at some East Coast shopping centers . | 1equivalent
| 2,968 |
Josephine Burke , who ran the unlicensed daycare , eventually served four months in prison on misdemeanor assault and child neglect charges . | Josephine Burke , who ran the illegal day care , served four months in prison on misdemeanor assault and child-neglect charges . | 1equivalent
| 2,969 |
Bob Schindler : That 's correct , and the strategy behind that is , we wanted to kind of smoke him out , to see where he was coming from . | " We wanted to kind of smoke him out , to see where he was coming from , " said Robert Schindler . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,970 |
Judge Philpot told Dica : " There is no evidence of your remorse . | A judge branded Mohammed Dica 's behaviour " despicable " and added : " There is no evidence of your remorse . " | 0not_equivalent
| 2,971 |
Earlier Friday , Taiwan reported 55 new cases but no new deaths . | Yesterday , Taiwan reported 65 new cases , its biggest one-day increase yet . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,972 |
Hedge funds came under renewed scrutiny recently when New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer unveiled a probe of illegal trading in mutual fund shares . | The industry came under renewed scrutiny recently with the launch by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer of an investigation of illegal trading in mutual fund shares . | 1equivalent
| 2,973 |
Operating revenue fell 4.5 percent to $ 2.3 billion from a year earlier . | Operating revenues were down about 1 percent to $ 4.55 billion , from $ 4.59 billion . | 1equivalent
| 2,974 |
As they wound through police barricades to the funeral home , many chanted " Celia , Celia " and sang snippets of her songs . | As they wound through police barricades to the funeral home , many chanted " Celia , Celia . " | 0not_equivalent
| 2,975 |
In 2001 , 8.4 per cent of six-year-olds and 15 per cent of 15-year-olds were obese . | One in seven 15-year-olds and nearly one in 10 six-year-olds are obese . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,976 |
Most of the alleged spammers engaged in fraudulent or deceptive practices , said Brad Smith , Microsoft 's senior VP and general counsel . | " Spam knows no borders , " said Brad Smith , Microsoft 's senior vice-president and general counsel . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,977 |
Since December 2002 , Evans has been the vice chair of the U.S. Chief Information Officers Council . | Evans is also the vice-chairman of the Federal Chief Information Officers Council . | 1equivalent
| 2,978 |
Companies that fall under that definition are subject to much less stringent regulation . | Phone companies , which have argued that DSL should be subject to less regulation , had mixed reaction . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,979 |
Many of the countries affected , like Colombia and Ecuador , are considered critical to the administration 's efforts to bring stability to the Western Hemisphere . | Many of the affected countries , such as Colombia and Ecuador , are considered critical to the administration 's efforts to bring stability to this hemisphere . | 1equivalent
| 2,980 |
The huge bottom-line loss stemmed from a 1.5 billion pound assets writedown , on top of a 3.5 billion first-half charge . | The huge bottom line loss stemmed from a 1.5 billion-pound asset writedown , on top of a 3.5 billion first-half charge . | 1equivalent
| 2,981 |
Police arrested a " potential suspect " Monday in the abduction of a 9-year-old who was found safe after two days , the police chief said . | Police have arrested a " potential suspect " in the abduction of 9-year-old Jennette Tamayo , San Jose Police Chief William Lansdowne said Monday . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,982 |
BOCHK chief executive Liu Jinbao was transferred abruptly to Beijing last month . | He was chief executive of BOCHK until he was suddenly recalled to Beijing last month . | 1equivalent
| 2,983 |
In case the company does not turn in the reports before the end of May , it is likely to be delisted , an SFC official said . | If the company did not turn in the results before the end of May , it was likely to be delisted , an SFC official said . | 1equivalent
| 2,984 |
Watson , of Whitakers , N.C. , was found guilty of making a false threat to detonate explosives , and destruction of federal property . | Dwight Watson , 50 , was convicted of making a false threat to detonate explosives and of destroying federal property . | 1equivalent
| 2,985 |
" The gloves are off , " said UNIFI official Rob O 'Neill . | Unifi official Rob O 'Neill said : " The gloves are off . | 1equivalent
| 2,986 |
It 's one of several negotiating items where Canada appears to have caved in to U.S. demands and accepted less favourable terms . | Giving up half the duties is one of several negotiating items where Canada appears to have caved in to U.S. demands and accepted less favourable terms . | 1equivalent
| 2,988 |
His harsh criticism of PLO chairman Yasser Arafat led to his books being banned for a time by the Palestinian Authority . | His harsh criticism of the PLO 's chairman , Yasser Arafat , saw the Palestinian Authority ban his books for a time . | 1equivalent
| 2,989 |
The 2000 Democratic platform supported " the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of the nation . " | The Democrat 's 2000 platform didn 't explicitly support gay marriages but backed " the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families into the life of the nation . " | 0not_equivalent
| 2,990 |
" We believe we are fully prepared to roll out the [ touch-screen ] machines for the 2004 presidential primary , " said Gilles W. Burger , State Board of Elections chairman . | " We believe we are fully prepared to roll out the revised Diebold machines , " said Gilles W. Burger , chairman of the Maryland State Board of Elections . | 1equivalent
| 2,991 |
He has a preliminary hearing Thursday to determine whether he 'll stand trial . | The question is whether there will be a hearing to determine if Bryant will stand trial . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,992 |
" They were an inspirational couple , selfless and courageous , " said the Oscar-winning film director . | He said : “ They were an inspirational couple , selfless and courageous . | 1equivalent
| 2,993 |
WorldCom , brought down by an $ 11 billion accounting scandal , is adopting the name of its MCI long-distance division in a bid to clean up its image . | WorldCom , decimated by a massive accounting scandal , is adopting the name of its MCI long-distance division in a bid to clean up its image . | 1equivalent
| 2,995 |
Launched from the space shuttle Atlantis in 1989 , Galileo will have travelled about 4.6 billion kilometres by the time it hits Jupiter . | Launched from space shuttle Atlantis ( news - web sites ) in 1989 , Galileo will have traveled about 2.8 billion miles by the time it hits Jupiter . | 1equivalent
| 2,996 |
Following California 's lead , several states and the federal government passed similar or stricter bans . | Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,997 |
Both papers are being published today in the New England Journal of Medicine . | The study appears today in the New England Journal of Medicine . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,998 |
The search was concentrated in northeast Pennsylvania , but state trooper Tom Kelly acknowledged that Selenski could have traveled hundreds of miles by now . | The search was concentrated in northeastern Pennsylvania , but State Police Trooper Tom Kelly acknowledged that Selenski could be out of the area . | 1equivalent
| 2,999 |
The US investment bank said : " We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive . " | " We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive , " Goldman said . | 1equivalent
| 3,000 |
Available in June , Bare Metal Restore 4.6 costs $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client for new customers . | Bare Metal Restore 4.6 will be available in mid-June , said Veritas , and will cost $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client . | 1equivalent
| 3,001 |
Both Estrada and Honasan have denied any involvement in the failed military rebellion . | Mr Estrada has denied any involvement in the plot . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,002 |
But the country is scrambling to prevent it spreading to the vast countryside where most of its 1.3 billion people live . | China is scrambling to stop the disease from spreading to the countryside , where most of its 1.3 billion people live . | 1equivalent
| 3,004 |
But labor leaders said it was often difficult for these Americans to join a union because many employers fought organizing efforts . | But labor leaders say it is often hard for these people to join a union because many employers aggressively fight organizing efforts . | 1equivalent
| 3,005 |
Australia 's view on Zimbabwe " will not be changing , irrespective of the views of other countries , " he said . | Before the commitee was formed , Mr Howard was defiant , saying Australia 's view on Zimbabwe " will not be changing , irrespective of the views of other countries " . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,006 |
The Democratic primary results have a margin of error of plus or minus 6.1 percentage points . | The Democratic sample has an error margin of plus or minus 6.1 percent . | 1equivalent
| 3,007 |
Advertising revenue at the FT newspaper was down 18 percent in the first half and circulation was down 5 percent . | Advertising revenue at the Financial Times was down about 18 percent in the first half and recent months have seen little improvement . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,008 |
" We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 , " said a statement by Michael A. Cardozo , the city 's corporation counsel . | He added that : " We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 . " | 1equivalent
| 3,009 |
Samuel Waksal , ImClone 's former CEO , recently began serving a prison sentence of more than seven years for securities fraud . | Waksal , who pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges , recently began serving a prison sentence of more than seven years . | 1equivalent
| 3,011 |
Scotland Yard said the three were charged under the Anti-Terrorism , Crime and Security Act 2001 , with alleged failure to disclose information about acts of terrorism . | Scotland Yard said in a statement it had charged a 46-year-old man and two women aged 27 and 35 with failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism . | 1equivalent
| 3,012 |
In Virginia , Mr. Kilgore , a Republican , accused the court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens . " | The Virginia attorney-general , Jerry Kilgore , accused the Supreme Court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens " . | 1equivalent
| 3,014 |
The deal will combine Adobe 's Form Server , Form Designer and Reader products with IBM 's DB2 Content Manager and DB2 CommonStore products . | Big Blue will integrate Adobe 's Form Server , Form Designer and Reader products with its DB2 Content Manager and DB2 CommonStore products designed for businesses . | 1equivalent
| 3,015 |
The research is set to change how the public and doctors check for melanomas . | Now research by Melbourne 's Alfred Hospital will change how the public and doctors check for melanomas . | 1equivalent
| 3,016 |
Spider-Man snatched $ 114.7 million in its debut last year and went on to capture $ 403.7 million . | Spider-Man , rated PG-13 , snatched $ 114.7 million in its first weekend and went on to take in $ 403.7 million . | 1equivalent
| 3,017 |
In Las Vegas , agents entered two clubs — Cheetah 's and Jaguars — along with Galardi Enterprises , an office atop a bar and pool hall in downtown Las Vegas . | In Las Vegas , federal agents stormed two clubs - Cheetah 's and Jaguars - along with Galardi Enterprises , an office atop a bar in downtown . | 1equivalent
| 3,018 |
The announcements were made at the International Broadcasting Convention ( IBC ) in Amsterdam . | The submission was on Monday , but the announcement was made Friday at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,019 |
Because of the holiday period , the agency will not release data from the period since Dec. 27 until today . | Because of the holidays , CDC is not releasing data from the period since Dec. 27 until today . | 1equivalent
| 3,020 |
IBM said it believes that the investigation arose from a separate SEC investigation of a customer of IBM 's Retail Store Solutions unit , which markets and sells point-of-sale products . | The company added : " IBM believes that the investigation arises from a separate investigation by the SEC of a customer of IBM 's Retail Store Solutions unit . | 1equivalent
| 3,022 |
" I think the financial diplomacy here of the sort that we are engaged in is the surest course to get the result we want . " | " The financial diplomacy we 're engaged in is the surest course to get what we want , " Mr. Snow said . | 1equivalent
| 3,023 |
" No , what I do is I answer questions as to whether or not the help that is available is being delivered , " Bush said . | " Now I want to know whether or not the help that is available is being expedited and made available . | 1equivalent
| 3,024 |
Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through . | Since then , Texas Gov. Rick Perry has called two special sessions trying to push the measure through . | 1equivalent
| 3,025 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 4.95 points , or 0.33 percent , at 1,486.14 . | The more broadly based Nasdaq Telecommunications Index rose 0.7 percent . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,026 |
" The difference is just something called the tuner , which is a very small piece of equipment . " | The only difference is a tuner , a small piece of electronics . " | 1equivalent
| 3,027 |
When the butterflies were exposed to constant light , they flew directly towards the sun , presumably because they no longer had any sense of time . | And when butterflies were exposed to constant light , they flew directly toward the sun , apparently having lost their sense of time . | 1equivalent
| 3,028 |
They said he organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states . | Agents described Carlow , 50 , as a " major player ' ' who organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states . | 1equivalent
| 3,029 |
In addition , David Jones will pay him $ 10 million to take over the Foodchain leases . | DJs will pay homewares and furniture group Freedom $ 10 million to take over the Foodchain store leases . | 1equivalent
| 3,030 |
Indeed , Mr. Weill , a self-described workaholic , said he planned to remain very involved in the company . | Still , Mr. Weill will remain very much a power at the company . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,031 |
Tisha Kresler , a spokeswoman for Global Crossing , declined to comment . | A Global Crossing representative had no immediate comment . | 1equivalent
| 3,032 |
The agreement between architect Daniel Libeskind and representatives of developer Larry Silverstein gives architect David Childs the lead role in developing the " Freedom Tower . " | The collaboration gives architect David Childs , who has done extensive work with Silverstein , the lead role in developing the tower , which is to be the world 's tallest . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,033 |
O 'Keefe declined to discuss whether such photos from spy satellites might have been able to detect the small crack in the wing . | O 'Keefe declined to discuss whether such photos would have enough resolution to detect small cracks in the wing panels . | 1equivalent
| 3,034 |
Residents forced out of their homes on Sunday returned Monday , many to floods in their basements or lower floors . | Residents of 220 homes forced out of their houses Sunday returned Monday , many to flooded basements or lower floors . | 1equivalent
| 3,035 |