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Activists say they fear the gathering is an attempt by corporate farming to push bio-engineered crops on starving countries . | Instead , they fear the conference is an attempt by corporate farming and biotech interests to push into new markets . | 1equivalent
| 3,481 |
Yesterday , Taiwan reported 35 new infections , bringing the total number of cases to 418 . | The island reported another 35 probable cases yesterday , taking its total to 418 . | 1equivalent
| 3,482 |
Additionally , early voting will be conducted from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept . 7 . | Early voting will run weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept . 9 . | 1equivalent
| 3,484 |
Enron 's 401 ( k ) plan covered about 20,000 workers , retirees and beneficiaries . | Enron 's stock comprised as much as 61 % of the workers ' 401 ( k ) portfolios . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,485 |
He said that it would be ' ' very difficult ' ' to establish a cause of death . | Even with time , he said , " it 's going to be very difficult to determine the cause of death . " | 1equivalent
| 3,486 |
Webster Police Chief Gerald Pickering said the victims appeared to be customers of the bank . | One of the shooting victims died , according to Webster Police Chief Gerald Pickering . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,487 |
He said the situation undermines efforts to win international co-operation in the war on terror . | He said the way the situation was being handled was undermining efforts to win international cooperation in the war on terror . | 1equivalent
| 3,488 |
Once identified , remains of terrorists are immediately removed from the so-called memorial park , a temporary refrigerated storage facility on Manhattan . | Once identified , terrorist remains are immediately removed from the so-called memorial park , a temporary refrigerated storage facility on Manhattan where the unidentified remains are stored . | 1equivalent
| 3,489 |
It ’ s just another example of the global war on terrorism and why this is going to be a long effort ” . | It 's just another example of the global war on terrorism and why this is going to be a long effort . " | 1equivalent
| 3,490 |
Some 50 million phone numbers are registered on the list , which was to take effect Oct. 1 . | The FTC signed up 50 million phone numbers for the list , which was due to go into effect October 1 . | 1equivalent
| 3,491 |
By comparison , the proportion of people with a BMI of 50 or above increased by a factor of five — from about 1 in 2,000 to one in 400 . | Those with a BMI of 50 or greater , sometimes called super obesity , increased by a factor of five , from one in 2,000 to one in 400 . | 1equivalent
| 3,492 |
" We will clearly modify some features of our plans as well as their administration , " Reed said in a letter to the NYSE 's 1,366 members . | " We will clearly modify some features of our plans as well as their administration , " Reed said in his letter . | 1equivalent
| 3,493 |
Plants still must abide by state and federal air-pollution laws , so there will not be an increase in smog , the administration argues . | Plants still must abide by state and federal air-pollution laws , so there won 't necessarily be any increase in pollution , the administration argues . | 1equivalent
| 3,494 |
" The fire calmed down considerably overnight , then it rained , " said Andy Lyon , spokesman for the fire south of the city . | " The fire calmed down considerably overnight , then it rained , " said Andy Lyon , spokesman for the Douglas County fire command center . | 1equivalent
| 3,495 |
Earlier this month , Bremer called off a visit here , a move officials privately linked to U.S. uncertainty about the Kurdish issue . | Earlier this month , Mr. Bremer called off a visit , in a move that officials confided at the time was linked to uncertainty on the Kurdish situation . | 1equivalent
| 3,496 |
The news will be announced Monday morning in Dallas at Tech Ed 2003 during a keynote by Paul Flessner , senior vice president of Microsoft 's Server Platform Division . | The plan is expected be disclosed Monday morning at Tech Ed 2003 during a keynote by Paul Flessner , senior vice president of Microsoft 's Server Platform Division . | 1equivalent
| 3,497 |
The Taiwan Stock Exchange will ask the Securities and Futures Commission ( SFC ) to suspend trading in Mosel shares . | A request for a two-month extension was denied and the Taiwan Stock Exchange is to ask the Securities and Futures Commission ( SFC ) to suspend trading in Mosel shares . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,498 |
All three had criminal records for stealing cattle , the statement said . | It said they all had criminal records for stealing cattle and Lamas was twice imprisoned for armed robbery . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,499 |
Auditors acknowledged the auditors did not look at priests ' personnel files . | The auditors , for example , did not have access to church personnel files . | 1equivalent
| 3,500 |
But U.S. troops will not shrink from mounting raids and attacking their foes when their locations can be pinpointed . | But American troops will not shrink from mounting raids in the locations of their foes that can be pinpointed . | 1equivalent
| 3,502 |
Responding to speculation that she was ready to retire , Justice Sandra Day O 'Connor indicated today that she would serve out the next term of the Supreme Court . | Justice Sandra Day O 'Connor said today that she would serve out the next term of the Supreme Court , dismissing speculation that she was ready to retire . | 1equivalent
| 3,503 |
" We are in the process of a thorough internal review with the assistance of outside professionals , " she said in the statement . | Strong Financial released a statement Wednesday night : " We are in the process of a thorough internal review . | 1equivalent
| 3,504 |
Senator Hill appeared completely unaware of the issue , which has been of serious concern to US , Australian and British intelligence officers . | But Senator Hill appeared unaware of the intelligence problems that have been of serious concern to US , Australian and British military intelligence officers . | 1equivalent
| 3,505 |
In its quarter ended May 30 , Adobe earned $ 64.25 million , or 27 cents a share . | That was up from the year-ago quarter , when the company earned $ 54.3 million , or 22 cents a share . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,507 |
Doctors have speculated that the body 's own estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow . | Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow . | 1equivalent
| 3,508 |
Officials said one provision in the Senate-passed measure accounted for $ 40 billion over 10 years in the CBO calculation . | The budget office said one provision of the Senate bill accounted for $ 40 billion of the cost . | 1equivalent
| 3,509 |
Indeed , prior defense filings said Moussaoui contended he was part of a post-Sept . 11 operation outside the United States . | Previous defense filings said Moussaoui was to be part of an operation outside the United States . | 1equivalent
| 3,510 |
Telemarketers argue that there is no logical link between the registry 's limited scope and advancing that interest . | Lawyers for the telemarketers said there was no logical connection between the registry 's limited scope and advancing that interest . | 1equivalent
| 3,511 |
I thought things went a bit overboard but I prefer to leave it on the field , " Sarwan said . | " A lot of things ( were said ) , but I 'd prefer to leave it on the field , " he said . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,512 |
The North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in New York announced plans for a tissue bank this month . | North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System announced plans for a tissue bank earlier this month . | 1equivalent
| 3,513 |
The tone was set by President Hu , the 60-year-old who became the Communist Partys general secretary in November last year and then the countrys president in March this year . | The tone was set by Hu , 60 , who became the Communist Party 's general secretary last November and then the country 's president this March . | 1equivalent
| 3,514 |
The United States only agreed to let the agency back into Iraq after repeated warnings by IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei . | Washington only agreed to let the U.N. mission into Iraq after repeated warnings by IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei . | 1equivalent
| 3,515 |
After that process is completed , it will take an additional six to eight months to refurbish the center , Day said . | After that , it will take six to eight months more to refurbish the center , said Thomas Day , vice president of engineering for the Postal Service . | 1equivalent
| 3,516 |
Sentenced to 20 years to life , she was granted parole last month despite the opposition of relatives , friends and colleagues of the slain men . | Boudin , 60 , a former Weather Underground member , was granted parole last month despite heavy opposition by relatives , friends , and colleagues of the slain men . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,517 |
Smith said simply " Oh , my God , " in the seconds afterward , according to Weinshall . | In the seconds after the crash , she added , Captain Smith said simply , " Oh my God . " | 1equivalent
| 3,519 |
Appellate courts across the country have issued differing rulings on the issue , allowing public displays of the Ten Commandments in some cases and banning them in others . | Lower courts have splintered on the issue , allowing depictions of the Ten Commandments in some instances and not in others . | 1equivalent
| 3,520 |
The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the month . | The deal is expected to close later this month . | 1equivalent
| 3,521 |
An evaluation suggested there was no overall net clinical benefit in patients receiving the drug in the study , the companies said in a statement distributed by Business Wire . | An evaluation of 240 arthritis patients suggested there was no overall net clinical benefit from taking the medicine , the companies said in a statement distributed by Business Wire . | 1equivalent
| 3,522 |
Meat giant Smithfield Foods Inc. has won a bidding war to buy a bankrupt Midwestern pork producer . | Pork processing giant Smithfield Foods Inc. said Monday that it won the bidding in an auction for bankrupt Farmland Industries Inc . ' s pork business . | 1equivalent
| 3,524 |
Energy prices dropped by 8.6 percent , the biggest decline since July 1986 . | Excluding food and energy prices , the PPI fell 0.9 per cent , the biggest drop since August 1993 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,525 |
Authorities said the informant , an inmate named Richard Powell who is imprisoned for killing his landlady in 1982 , led a team to the spot . | Authorities identified the tipster as Richard Powell , who is imprisoned for killing his landlady in 1982 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,526 |
More than 100 officers launched the raids in the final phase of a two-year operation investigating a cocaine import and money laundering ring . | More than 100 police officers were involved in the busts that were the culmination of a two-year operation investigating the cocaine importing and money laundering gang . | 1equivalent
| 3,527 |
She said she told O 'Donnell , " Your mother died of breast cancer . | Spengler replied , " Didn 't your mother die of breast cancer ? | 0not_equivalent
| 3,528 |
October gasoline prices settled 1.47 cents lower at 78.70 cents a gallon . | October heating oil ended down 0.41 cent to 70.74 cents a gallon . | 1equivalent
| 3,529 |
The group expects to roll out the first products by the second half of 2004 . | The new group ambitiously expects to issue guidelines by the end of the year and release products by late 2004 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,530 |
The benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR rose 11 / 32 for a yield of 3.25 percent . | The benchmark 10-year Bund yield was down 5.2 basis points at 3.60 percent . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,532 |
" We don 't have new places to check , " said Steve Anderson , a Waco public-information officer . | " We don 't have new places to check , " Waco public information officer Steve Anderson said . | 1equivalent
| 3,533 |
" It 's a terrible tragedy , people who were on the way home , all of a sudden , taken from us , " Bloomberg said at a dockside news conference . | " People who were on their way home , all of a sudden taken from us , " Mr. Bloomberg said of the collision . | 1equivalent
| 3,534 |
" It seems to be following the sun , " said Graham Cluley , senior technology consultant at antivirus vendor Sophos . | " This is a clear attempt to pinch money , " said Graham Cluley , senior technology consultant with U.K.-based Sophos PLC . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,535 |
Moose frequently criticizes reporters and news organizations in the book , especially those that reported on leaks from investigators . | He frequently criticizes the press , especially reporters and news organizations that reported on leaks from investigators . | 1equivalent
| 3,536 |
The indictment charges that Mzoudi was involved in preparations for the attack until the end and was aware of and supported the attackers ' violent goals . | Prosecutors say Mzoudi was involved in the preparations for the attack until the final moment and that he was aware of and supported the attackers ' violent goals . | 1equivalent
| 3,537 |
SEC Chairman William Donaldson said there is a " building confidence out there that the cop is on the beat . " | " I think there 's a building confidence that the cop is on the beat . " | 1equivalent
| 3,539 |
A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 . | A nationally board-certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes $ 65,000 in his 30th year . | 1equivalent
| 3,540 |
Prosecutor Jim Hardin called the decision a victory for Kathleen Peterson 's family . | Members of Kathleen Peterson 's family were not present . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,541 |
Called " Taxpayers Against the Recall , " it was to be launched Wednesday afternoon outside a Sacramento fire station . | The new effort , Taxpayers Against the Recall , will be formally launched today outside a Sacramento fire station . | 1equivalent
| 3,542 |
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy dissented in an opinion joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas . | He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas . | 1equivalent
| 3,543 |
The staged scene , covering several acres , featured smashed cars and buses , ruined buildings , scattered debris and spot fires . | Smashed cars and buses , ruined buildings , scattered debris and spot fires added to the realism . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,544 |
The findings were published in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine . | The findings are being published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine . | 1equivalent
| 3,545 |
All five suspects were charged with robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer . | The teens are being held on charges of robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer , sources said . | 1equivalent
| 3,546 |
SCO net income of $ 4.5 million , or 33 cents per share , on revenue of $ 21.4 million , in 2003 's second fiscal quarter , ended April 30 . | In the first quarter , SCO had reported a net loss of $ 724,000 , or 6 cents per diluted share , on revenue of $ 13.5 million . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,547 |
No rabies vaccine is available for humans in Zimbabwe and if it was it would be too expensive for most bitten by infected dogs . | Health professionals say there is no rabies vaccine for humans in Zimbabwe and , even if it was available , it is too expensive for most bitten by infected dogs . | 1equivalent
| 3,548 |
ODonnell was just 3-of-5 for 24 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions a year ago . | The 13-year veteran has passed for 21,438 yards and 118 touchdowns with 67 interceptions . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,549 |
India blamed that and other attacks on Pakistan-based militants fighting Indian rule in Kashmir , its only Muslim-majority state . | India has also in the past blamed Pakistan-based militants fighting Indian rule in Kashmir , its only Muslim-majority state , for bombs and other attacks . | 1equivalent
| 3,550 |
However , several ministers from more developed APEC economies have said failure to fight terror will be a cost in itself . | More developed APEC members say failure to fight terror will be a cost in itself . | 1equivalent
| 3,551 |
She was persuaded not to resign but she was expected to be the victim of a forthcoming ministerial reshuffle . | But she was expected to be a victim in a forthcoming ministerial reshuffle . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,552 |
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi must be counting his lucky stars . | Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has all but popped the champagne bottle . | 1equivalent
| 3,553 |
" This legislation benefits the entire state of Illinois , every town , every city , every citizen , " Blagojevich told the crowd of political heavyweights at O 'Hare . | " The legislation I 'm proud to sign today benefits the entire state of Illinois , every town , every city , every citizen . | 1equivalent
| 3,554 |
Malpractice victims say limits on damage payouts make it less likely lawyers will take cases , meaning access to justice could be denied . | Limits on damages make it less likely lawyers will take expensive cases , meaning access to justice is denied , they say . | 1equivalent
| 3,556 |
Schools that fail to meet state goals for three years in a row must offer tutoring in addition to transfers . | Schools that don 't meet the testing goals for two years in a row must offer transfers . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,557 |
But butterflies exposed to an earlier light cycle , from 1am to 1pm , orientated themselves towards the south-east . | But butterflies housed under an earlier light cycle , 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. , flew toward the southeast . | 1equivalent
| 3,558 |
Analysts expected earnings of 27 cents a share on revenue of $ 17.7 billion , Thomson First Call says . | Hewlett-Packard is putting in for a second-quarter profit of $ 659 million , or 29 cents a share , on revenue of $ 18 billion . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,559 |
Hearing was partially restored by an electronic ear implant . | An electronic implant has helped Limbaugh regain most of his hearing . | 1equivalent
| 3,560 |
Three no votes would kill it for now . | It would take three votes to kill the ACC 's expansion . | 1equivalent
| 3,561 |
The German finance ministry on Monday said there was no case for softening . | Finnish Finance Minister Antti Kalliomaki said : " There is no room for a softening . " | 0not_equivalent
| 3,562 |
Tehran has made clear it will only sign the Additional Protocol introducing such inspections if a ban on the import of civilian Western nuclear technology is lifted . | Tehran has made it clear it will only sign the protocol if a ban on imports of peaceful Western nuclear technology is lifted . | 1equivalent
| 3,564 |
" We are confident that this issue will be behind us by mid-year , " said Nestle spokesman Francois Perroud , who declined to comment further . | " We are confident that this issue will be behind us by midyear , " said Nestlé spokesman Francois Perroud . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,565 |
Selenski 's partner in the jailbreak , Scott Bolton , injured his ankle , pelvis and ribs during the escape attempt , Warden Gene Fischi said . | Selenski 's partner in the Friday jailbreak , Scott Bolton , was injured in the escape and hospitalized . | 1equivalent
| 3,566 |
PLAYRIGHT George Axelrod , who anticipated the sexual revolution with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ? | From Broadway comedies like " The Seven Year Itch " ( 1952 ) , " Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ? " | 0not_equivalent
| 3,567 |
Before Sunday , 19 firefighters assigned to wildfires had died on duty this year , according to Tracey Powers of the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise . | Before yesterday , 19 firefighters assigned to wildfires had died on duty this year , said Tracey Powers , spokeswoman for the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise . | 1equivalent
| 3,568 |
Putin hailed Saudi Arabia as ``one of the most important Muslim nations . | Before the meeting , Putin said Russia regards Saudi Arabia as a key Muslim state . | 1equivalent
| 3,569 |
Naim al-Goud , mayor of Hit , said people from outside his region were ``doing this sabotage against the lines . | Naim al-Goud , the newly appointed mayor of Hit , said people from outside his region attacked the pipeline . | 1equivalent
| 3,570 |
During the flight , engineers misjudged the extent of the damage , and even during that period they lamented that the liftoff photography was poor . | During the flight , engineers underestimated the extent of the damage , and even then lamented that the liftoff photography was so poor . | 1equivalent
| 3,571 |
The Web site is registered to Parson under his home address , allowing investigators to trace him easily . | The t33kid.com site is registered to Parson at an address in Hopkins , Minnesota . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,572 |
The woman , Mary Kathryn Miller , 55 , was arrested by the state police on Nov. 20 and charged with first-degree larceny . | Mary Kathryn Miller , 55 , of 27 Devon Road , Darien , was arrested Nov. 20 by state police and charged with first-degree larceny . | 1equivalent
| 3,573 |
The Hubble Space Telescope 's newest picture of Mars shows summer on the Red Planet just as it makes its closest pass by Earth in 60,000 years . | The pictures were taken late Tuesday and early Wednesday as the as the planet made its closest pass by Earth in 60,000 years . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,574 |
Stocks have rallied sharply for more than three months in anticipation of a rebound in the second half of the year . | Stocks have rallied sharply for more than three months in anticipation of an economic rebound in the year 's second half . | 1equivalent
| 3,576 |
The Fed 's Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June , a record high , from 10.6 in May . | Prices had pulled back from offshore highs when the Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June , a record high , from 10.6 in May . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,577 |
Druce will face murder charges , Conte said . | Conte said Druce will be charged with murder . | 1equivalent
| 3,578 |
" We 're a quiet , peaceful town of 862 people and nothing ever happens , " said Carolyn Greene Bennett , Cedar Grove 's town recorder . | " We 're a quiet , peaceful town of 862 people and nothing ever happens , " Bennett said . | 1equivalent
| 3,579 |
Nursing schools turned away more than 5,000 qualified applicants in the past year because of shortages of faculty and classroom space . | The American Association of Nursing Colleges reported that schools turned away more than 5,000 qualified applicants last year . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,580 |
" This deal makes good sense for both companies , " said Brian L. Halla , National 's chairman , president and CEO . | " This deal makes sense for both companies , " Halla said in a prepared statement . | 1equivalent
| 3,581 |
The best the investigators can do is nitpick about the process and substance of isolated business decisions ... and question his competence as a manager . " | Ebbers ' lawyer , Reid Weingarten , said despite the thorough investigation , " the best the investigators can do is nitpick about the process and substance of isolated business decisions . " | 0not_equivalent
| 3,582 |
Three retailers Dillards Inc . , Kohls Department Stores and Nordstrom Inc. got Fs . | Three retailers _ Dillard 's Inc . , Kohl 's Department Stores and Nordstrom Inc . _ got Fs . | 1equivalent
| 3,585 |
It 's a task that would challenge even the sharpest of computer geeks : set up a hacker-proof computer network for 190,000 government workers across the country fighting terrorism . | It would be a daunting challenge for even the sharpest programming wizards : set up a secure computer network for the 190,000 workers in the Homeland Security Department . | 1equivalent
| 3,586 |
" Of course I want to win again but I think it 's worse when you 've never won , because you are so anxious to win . " | " Of course , I want to win again , but I think it 's worse when you have never won because you get anxious . | 1equivalent
| 3,587 |
The operating revenues were $ 1.45 billion , an increase over last year 's result of $ 1.38 billion . | Operating revenues rose to $ 1.45 billion from $ 1.38 billion last year . | 1equivalent
| 3,588 |
Although Mr Sorbello was taken to hospital for a check-up , he was later released . | Mr Sorbello was taken to hospital for a check-up and later released , while Mr Pennisi thinks he may have cracked ribs . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,590 |
Their ancestors are coming home at last -- the healing can finally begin , ' ' delegation leader Bob Weatherall told Reuters by telephone after the ceremony . | The anguish will begin to end and the healing will commence , ' ' delegation leader Bob Weatherall told Reuters by telephone . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,591 |
As envisioned by Breaux , the government would help pay for the first $ 3,450 in prescription drug costs . | Breaux outlined a plan Tuesday that would give seniors help with the first $ 3,450 in prescription drug costs . | 1equivalent
| 3,592 |
Romanian port authorities said two ships that sank during World War II had resurfaced as water levels fell and could block river traffic . | Port authorities in Romania said two ships that sank during World War II but resurfaced due to low water levels could block river traffic . | 1equivalent
| 3,593 |