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PeopleSoft , of Pleasanton , California , said the deal would increase its 2004 earnings , excluding amortization and other items . | But PeopleSoft said the new deal should add to its 2004 earnings , excluding amortization and other items . | 1equivalent
| 3,707 |
An 18-month run for it in Toronto was originally planned as part of a North American tour . | When we opened here , we originally planned an 18-month run as a part of a North American tour . | 1equivalent
| 3,708 |
Cmdr. Rod Gibbons , an academy spokesman , said , " The academy is shocked and saddened . | Naval Academy spokesman Cmdr. Rod Gibbons said : ``Today 's announcement came as a surprise . | 1equivalent
| 3,709 |
Gainers included Dow components AT & T , which rose $ 1.25 to $ 21.75 , and General Motors , which rose 57 cents to $ 37.70 . | Gainers included Dow components AT & T , which rose 77 cents to $ 21.27 , and Johnson & Johnson , which increased 95 cents to $ 53.95 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,710 |
They calculate that one-third of those taking the drug would gain an average of 11 years of life , free of cardiovascular disease . | Still , the scientists said , a third of those taking it would benefit , gaining an average of 11 years free of cardiovascular disease . | 1equivalent
| 3,711 |
" We do not want to stand by and let a credit card lynching take place , " declared Rep. Major Owens ( D-Brooklyn ) . | " We don 't want to stand by and see a credit card lynching take place , " he said . | 1equivalent
| 3,712 |
The problem likely will mean corrective changes before the shuttle fleet starts flying again . | He said the problem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet is cleared to fly again . | 1equivalent
| 3,713 |
In a conference call with reporters , RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie said he sent the request to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves . | Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves . | 1equivalent
| 3,714 |
And Forrester forecasts that on-demand movie distribution will generate $ 1.4bn by 2005 , while revenue from DVDs and tapes will decline by eight per cent . | On-demand movie distribution will generate $ 1.4 billion by 2005 , and revenue from DVDs and tapes will decline 8 percent , Forrester predicted . | 1equivalent
| 3,715 |
The Ministry of Defence is facing a 20m compensation claim from hundreds of Kenyan women who claim they were raped by British soldiers . | Hundreds of Kenyan women claiming they were attacked and raped by British soldiers were granted government legal aid Wednesday to pursue their case against the Ministry of Defense . | 1equivalent
| 3,716 |
The results were released at Tuesday 's meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and will be published in Thursday 's New England Journal of Medicine . | The study results were released at a meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and also will be published in tomorrow 's issue of The New England Journal of Medicine . | 1equivalent
| 3,717 |
Music mogul Simon Cowell 's latest project , a reality TV dating show called Cupid , airs in the US on Wednesday . | Music mogul Simon Cowell 's new TV dating show has made its debut in the US . | 1equivalent
| 3,718 |
The defeat of the ninth seed Daniela Hantuchova on Wednesday was the only thing to disrupt an otherwise orderly second round in Serena Williams 's half of the women 's draw . | The defeat of the ninth seed Daniela Hantuchova on Wednesday was the only thing to disrupt the otherwise orderly second-round progress in the Serena Williams half of the women 's draw . | 1equivalent
| 3,719 |
Nearly 2,000 pages of transcripts were ordered to be made public after a legal action by the New York Times . | The emotional communications were made public after a legal skirmish between the authority and The New York Times . | 1equivalent
| 3,721 |
Like the outgoing centre-left coalition , the next government is expected to come under pressure to hand over indicted war criminals or risk losing Western aid . | The next government is expected quickly to come under pressure to hand over iwar criminals or risk losing crucial Western aid . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,722 |
" We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of ... Sept . 11th . " | " We acted because we saw the evidence in a dramatic new light , through the prism of our experience on 9 / 11 . " | 1equivalent
| 3,723 |
Staff writer Dave Michaels contributed to this report . | Staff writers Frank Trejo and Robert Ingrassia contributed to this report . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,724 |
New legit download service launches with PC users in mind . | BuyMusic is the first subscription-free paid download music service for PC users . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,725 |
On the cell 's surface , the foreign components are recognised by other cells that then realise it is infected and kill it . | The foreign bits are recognized by other cells that realize it is infected and kill it . | 1equivalent
| 3,726 |
Unilever Bestfoods said Wednesday it would strip trans fats from its I Can 't Believe It 's Not Butter spreads by the middle of next year . | Unilever Bestfoods said its " I Can 't Believe It 's Not Butter ' margarine spreads will be free of trans fat by next year . | 1equivalent
| 3,727 |
" We are pleased with the judge 's decision and pleased that they accepted our arguments , " a Merrill spokesman said Tuesday . | " We 're pleased with the judge 's decision , " said Mark Herr , spokesman for Merrill Lynch . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,728 |
Deasean and Walker , a resident of nearby Barbey Street , were rushed to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center , where they died about 6 p.m. , O 'Brien said . | Both shooting victims were rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center , where they died a short time later . | 1equivalent
| 3,730 |
More than 6,000 companies must get shareholders ' approval before granting their executives options and other stock compensation packages , the Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday . | Companies trading on the biggest stock markets must get shareholder approval before granting stock options and other equity compensation under rules cleared yesterday by the Securities and Exchange Commission . | 1equivalent
| 3,731 |
What 's next : If finally passed by the House , the measure moves to the Senate . | If passed , the measure will return to the Senate for concurrence with House amendments . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,734 |
Five pools contained no traces of disinfectant at all . | But five pools contained no traces of disinfectant leaving bathers open to cross-infection . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,735 |
Mr Goh on his part , described the visit as especially important - given the SARS situation . | Mr Goh said that it was ' especially important given the Sars situation in Singapore ' . | 1equivalent
| 3,736 |
It is publishing the studies in the July issue of its Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . | The reports are among several published this week in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . | 1equivalent
| 3,737 |
" This blackout was largely preventable , " U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a briefing on the report . | " This blackout was largely preventable , " said Spencer Abraham , US energy secretary . | 1equivalent
| 3,738 |
The two powerful men also disagree about ethanol ( sacred in Iowa ) and authorizing oil and gas drilling in Alaska 's wildlife refuge . | They also disagree over ethanol - sacred in Iowa - and on authorizing oil and gas drilling in Alaskas wildlife refuge . | 1equivalent
| 3,739 |
Analysts say Davis , who faces a historic recall election in October , could get a boost in the polls with a budget plan in place . | Analysts say Davis , a Democrat , could get a boost in the polls if the 29-day-old budget crisis is resolved without further delay . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,740 |
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX advanced 2 points , or 0.24 percent , to 977 . | The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 6.52 points , or 0.39 percent , at 1,645.66 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,742 |
Blair took over the Labour Party when his predecessor John Smith died of a heart attack in 1994 . | Mr Blair became Labour leader in 1994 after the then leader , John Smith , died of a heart attack . | 1equivalent
| 3,743 |
Friends of Animals president Priscilla Feral said she would spend the weekend considering the possibility of further legal action . | Friends of Animals president Priscilla Feral said she is considering the possibility of further legal action but declined to elaborate . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,744 |
He then drove south on Hemphill and west on Drew Street driving about 60 mph , Jones said . | After striking the pedestrian , the pickup traveled south on Hemphill Street , then turned west on Drew Street going about 60 mph , Jones said . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,745 |
The Fourth of July Parade begins at 10 : 30 a.m. on Redwood Road , above the Sequoia and Redwood intersection . | The Fourth of July parade begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Everett , at Colby and Hewitt avenues . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,746 |
" The actions reflect our strong forward momentum as we intensify our business focus and work to achieve profitability . " | The actions reflect our strong forward momentum as we intensify our business focus and work to achieve profitability , " said Katsumi Ihara , president of Sony Ericsson . | 1equivalent
| 3,747 |
What 's more , Mr. O 'Neill said that he hoped Hyundai would sell one million vehicles annually in the United States by 2010 . | That wasn 't all : by 2010 , Mr. O 'Neill said , he hoped Hyundai would sell 1 million vehicles annually in the United States . | 1equivalent
| 3,749 |
Think Dynamics , which is based in Toronto , will become part of IBM 's Software Group . | The 36 employees at Think Dynamics will remain in Toronto and become IBM employees , Crowe said . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,750 |
State Sen. Vi Simpson , former state and national Democratic chairman Joe Andrew are seeking the Democratic nomination . | Leading Democratic candidates are former state and national Democratic Chairman Joe Andrew and State Sen. Vi Simpson , Ellettsville . | 1equivalent
| 3,751 |
It recommended that consideration be given to making the job of CIA director a career post instead of a political appointment . | It suggests that Congress consider making the CIA director a professional position , rather than a political appointment . | 1equivalent
| 3,752 |
Mr Li , deputy chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings , is the son of Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing . | Li is the deputy chairman of Cheung Kong ( Holdings ) Ltd . < 0001.HK > . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,754 |
Pope John Paul has health problems but is still at the helm of the Roman Catholic Church , the pope 's top aide has told Reuters . | Pope John Paul has health problems but is firmly in charge of the Roman Catholic Church , the pope 's top aide told Reuters on Friday . | 1equivalent
| 3,756 |
Fletcher will not do that , said his campaign manager , Daniel Groves . | Richardson and Fletcher campaign manager Daniel Groves rejected the request . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,757 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gave up 3.88 points , or 0.24 percent , to 1,644.76 . | The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > added 0.99 points , or 0.1 percent , at 995.69 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,758 |
Pharmacy Guild president Richard Heslop said many pharmacy customers were also returning recalled products . | Pharmacy Guild president Richard Heslop said it highlighted the need for product regulation . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,759 |
Kempenaers said some species are still faithful , notably swans and sea birds such as the albatross , which mate for life and are never unfaithful to their partners . | Kempenaers said fidelity still exists in some species , notably swans and sea birds such as the albatross that mate for life and are never unfaithful to their partners . | 1equivalent
| 3,760 |
US troops encountered fire from rocket-propelled grenades , mortars , and small arms coming from bunkers and buildings . | The U.S. troops encountered fire from rocket propelled grenades , mortars and small arms originating from bunkers as well as within and atop surrounding buildings . | 1equivalent
| 3,761 |
HCA Inc . , the largest U.S. hospital chain , dropped $ 2.21 , or 5.8 percent , to $ 36.14 . | HCA Inc . ( nyse : HCA - news - people ) , the largest U.S. hospital chain , dropped $ 1.21 , or 3.2 percent , to $ 37.14 . | 1equivalent
| 3,762 |
They said they were not advocating the changes yet , but believed they are worth considering — especially as NATO expands to 26 members . | The sponsors said they were not advocating the changes yet , but believed it was worth considering - especially as NATO expands to 26 members . | 1equivalent
| 3,763 |
They were identified as Abdul Azi Haji Thiming and Muhammad Jalaludin Mading of Thailand , and Esam Mohammed Khidr Ali of Egypt . | The three men charged with terrorism have been identified as Abdul Azi Haji Thiming and Muhammad Jalaludin Mading of Thailand , and Esam Mohammed Khidr Ali of Egypt . | 1equivalent
| 3,764 |
In 2001 and 2002 , wire transfers from 4 of the company 's 40 accounts totaled more than $ 3.2 billion , prosecutors said . | Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $ 3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002 , Morgenthau said . | 1equivalent
| 3,765 |
Elsewhere , European stocks were barely changed but within a few points of year highs . | Elsewhere , European stocks slipped from their highs but stayed within a few points of year highs . | 1equivalent
| 3,766 |
The only other JI member to reveal similar information is Omar al Faruq , now held at a secret location by the United States . | The only other JI member to reveal similar information is Omar al Faruq , now held by the United States at a secret location . | 1equivalent
| 3,767 |
His lack of co-operation was allowing other Jemaah Islamiah fugitives to remain at large , Mr Dila told the court . | His lack of co-operation was allowing other JI operatives to remain at large , where they threatened further terrorist acts , Mr Dila said . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,768 |
" Prime Minister Abbas , we are facing a new opportunity today , a better future for both peoples , " Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said after Tuesday 's meeting . | " Prime Minister Abbas , we are facing a new opportunity today , a better future for both peoples , " Mr Sharon said . | 1equivalent
| 3,769 |
Random testing of security procedures should also take place . | Security assessments of these facilities should take place every three years . | 1equivalent
| 3,770 |
Two officials initially said about 300 workers had been arrested at 61 stores in 21 states . | But the officials later revised the numbers and said about 250 had been arrested at some 60 stores . | 1equivalent
| 3,771 |
" He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words , " daughter Linda Hope said . | " He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words ... He gave us each a kiss and that was it , " she said . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,772 |
As frequently happens to a company making a major acquisition , PeopleSoft 's shares dropped during yesterday 's trading , decreasing $ 1.42 to close at $ 14.97 . | As frequently happens to a company making a major acquisition , PeopleSoft 's shares dropped in Monday 's trading , decreasing 87 cents to $ 15.52 on the Nasdaq Stock Market . | 1equivalent
| 3,776 |
About 400 of those taken into custody were charged with manufacturing or distributing child pornography on the Internet . | The largest number of arrests , about 400 , were on charges of manufacturing or distributing child pornography on the Internet . | 1equivalent
| 3,777 |
" I 'm disgusted , physically sick in the stomach , " said Brent Newbury , president of the Rockland County Patrolmen 's Benevolent Association . | " The whole thing is a travesty , " fumed Brent Newbury , president of the Rockland County Patrolmen 's Benevolent Association . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,779 |
One Republican sent out a flier this week citing a 3.8-percent increase in the S & P 500 stock index since passage of the tax cuts in May . | One Republican flier cited a 3.8 percent increase in the S & P 500 stock index since passage of the tax cuts in May . | 1equivalent
| 3,780 |
P & G officials later concluded that the better approach was to split up the contracts to avoid reliance on just one contractor . | P & G officials decided it would be wiser to split the contracts to avoid reliance on a sole contractor . | 1equivalent
| 3,781 |
Under the NBC proposal , Vivendi would merge its U.S. film and TV business with NBC 's broadcast network , Spanish-language network and cable channels including CNBC and Bravo . | Under a deal with General Electric 's NBC , Vivendi 's film and TV business would merge with NBC 's broadcast network , Spanish- language network and cable channels including CNBC and Bravo . | 1equivalent
| 3,782 |
Belgium said Saturday it has decided to scrap a controversial war crimes law which has seen cases launched against President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon . | Belgium said yesterday that it has decided to scrap a war crimes law used to launch cases against President Bush and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel . | 1equivalent
| 3,784 |
" His comments were extremely inappropriate and the decision was an easy one , " MSNBC spokesman Jeremy Gaines said . | " Savage made an extremely inappropriate comment and the decision to cancel the program was not difficult , " MSNBC spokesman Jeremy Gaines said . | 1equivalent
| 3,785 |
Already , the impact of Chinas moves is sending ripples through the region . | Already , China 's moves are sending ripples through the region . | 1equivalent
| 3,786 |
He also had management jobs at three space centers before being named director of Stennis . | Parsons held engineering management positions at three space centers before being named director of the Stennis center last August . | 1equivalent
| 3,787 |
Chi-Chi 's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 - two months after it voluntarily closed following initial reports of the disease . | Chi-Chi 's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 -- two months after it voluntarily closed when the disease was first reported . | 1equivalent
| 3,789 |
The Commerce ruling Tuesday will impose a 44.71 percent tariff on dynamic random access memory semiconductors ( DRAMS ) made by Hynix Semiconductor Inc . | The Commerce Department imposed a 44.71 percent tariff on dynamic random access memory semiconductors , or DRAMS , made by Hynix Semiconductor Inc . | 1equivalent
| 3,790 |
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been gathering information on suspect cases . | Nationally , the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile , including 284 deaths . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,791 |
Shares of Mattel were down 13 cents to $ 19.72 on the New York Stock Exchange . | Mattel shares were down 1.5 percent in early afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
| 3,793 |
Both were declared dead about 6 p.m. at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center . | Both shooting victims were rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center , where they died a short time later . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,794 |
In terms of format , DVD music took off while legitimate online music broadened its reach , the IFPI said . | DVD music took off , accounting for more than five percent of sales , and legitimate online music broadened its reach . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,795 |
Malvo was brought into the courtroom for about two minutes Monday so a witness could identify him . | Malvo was in the courtroom for about two minutes yesterday to allow a prosecution witness to identify him . | 1equivalent
| 3,796 |
They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses . | GM , the world 's largest automaker , has 115,000 active UAW workers and 340,000 retirees and spouses . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,797 |
The hospital where she is staying is being guarded by about a dozen undercover police and military intelligence officers . | The hospital has been guarded by more than a dozen undercover police and military intelligence officers , said officials . | 1equivalent
| 3,798 |
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled late Friday that the small size , limited use and secular purpose make the image legitimate . | A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis overturned a ruling issued last year that supported the ordinance . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,799 |
In an interview , Healey , who is a criminologist , acknowledged that much of the sentiment among legislators here and across the country was wariness toward capital punishment . | In an interview , Ms. Healey , who is a criminologist , said many lawmakers here and across the country shared a wariness toward capital punishment . | 1equivalent
| 3,800 |
Today , the Columbia Accident Investigation Board will issue its findings on what caused the accident . | The Columbia Accident Investigation Board has placed the blame for the accident squarely on Nasa . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,801 |
" I 'm not aware of any changes in policy - we have contacts with them , they will continue . " | " Our policies are well-known and I 'm not aware of any changes in policy . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,802 |
Telemarketers who call listed numbers could face FCC fines of up to $ 120,000 . | Telemarketers who call numbers on the list after Oct. 1 could face fines of up to $ 11,000 per call . | 1equivalent
| 3,803 |
The compensation committee will prohibit securities industry directors from sitting on it . | The exchange also said its five-person compensation committee will consist only of directors from outside the securities industry . | 1equivalent
| 3,804 |
Immediately after the blast , people portraying some of the 150 " victims " stumbled amid the wreckage as emergency vehicles converged on the scene . | Immediately after the small explosion , people portraying victims stumbled amid the wreckage as fire trucks and other emergency vehicles converged . | 1equivalent
| 3,805 |
" This is , I think , a very seminal moment in our agency 's history , " Mr O 'Keefe said . | " I think we are at a seminal moment in the history of this agency , " he said . | 1equivalent
| 3,806 |
British police claim they have been taking statements from more than 30 of the women . | British military police have also been taking statements from 30 of the women who have made the allegations . | 1equivalent
| 3,807 |
A group of investors wants to start a TV network aimed at the estimated 8 million Muslims living in the United States . | A group of investors said Friday it wants to start a television network aimed at the interests of an estimated 8 million Muslims living in the United States . | 1equivalent
| 3,808 |
He said that in early December , immigration inspectors at Hartsfield will be able to match the fingerprints to the federal government 's computerized " watch lists . " | In early December , immigration inspectors at Hartsfield will be able to match the fingerprints to the federal government 's computerized " watch lists , " Williams said . | 1equivalent
| 3,809 |
Derrick Todd Lee is helped from a plane in Baton Rouge , Wednesday . | Derrick Todd Lee , 34 , is shown in this photo released by the police in Baton Rouge , Monday . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,810 |
They also said the rule will make the nation 's electrical system more reliable -- a high-profile issue after last week 's massive power blackout . | They also said the rule will improve the reliability of the nation 's electrical system , which is needed after last week 's massive power blackout . | 1equivalent
| 3,811 |
Sanchez de Lozada promised a referendum on a controversial gas project , a reform of a free market energy law and constitutional reforms . | Sanchez de Lozada promised a referendum on the gas project , a reform of energy laws and constitutional changes . | 1equivalent
| 3,812 |
Yesterday , this honor was given to Firefighter Thomas C. Brick , who died last Tuesday battling a fire in an Upper Manhattan warehouse . | They were there to honor Brick , who died Tuesday battling a four-alarm blaze in an upper Manhattan warehouse . | 1equivalent
| 3,813 |
In the settlement , Tyrer agreed to pay $ US1.06 million in allegedly ill-gotten trading profits and $ US342,195 in interest , the SEC said . | To settle the charges , Mr. Tyrer agreed to surrender $ 1.06 million in trading profits and $ 342,195 in interest . | 1equivalent
| 3,814 |
The agency said it would not release the name of the 17-year-old involved because he is a minor . | The agency said it had no plans to release the name of the teenager involved because he was a minor . | 1equivalent
| 3,815 |
He was also expected to visit Yemen and Bahrain during his tour of the region . | Khatami , who arrived in Beirut Monday , was also to visit Syria , Yemen and Bahrain . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,816 |
Opposition to the bill has come from environmentalists , the Miccosukee Tribe , some scientists and members of Congress . | Besides a federal judge , the criticism has mounted from environmentalists , the Miccosukee Tribe , some scientists and some congressional leaders . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,817 |
After the shooting , Hoffine fled to the nearby home of a friend , and allowed her and her daughter to leave . | Hoffine drove to the home of a friend and told her what he had done before allowing the woman and her daughter to leave , Hurley said . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,818 |
He gave a surprisingly impassioned speech to the United Steelworkers of America , who announced their endorsement yesterday . | On Tuesday , he picked up the endorsement of the United Steelworkers of America . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,819 |
Merrill neither admitted to nor denied wrongdoing in the accord . | Merrill Lynch did not admit to wrongdoing in the accord . | 1equivalent
| 3,820 |
Mr. Marshall demonstrated a preference for results over rhetoric in preparing the Civil Rights Act . | Marshall demonstrated his preference for results over rhetoric in preparing the Civil Rights Act that was passed in November 1964 . | 1equivalent
| 3,821 |