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Stanford ( 46-15 ) takes on South Carolina today at 11 a.m. in the first game of the College World Series .	Stanford ( 46-15 ) plays South Carolina ( 44-20 ) on Friday in the opening game of the double-elimination tournament .	1equivalent	2,450
In recent years , he served on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music .	Mr. Istomin was on the piano faculty of the Manhattan School of Music and participated in Professional Training Workshops at Carnegie Hall .	0not_equivalent	2,451
Cohen recessed the hearing until this afternoon and said he expected to issue his findings next week .	After a day of testimony , Cohen recessed the hearing until this afternoon .	0not_equivalent	2,452
Rep. Louise Slaughter , D-N.Y. , declared , " The Congress of the United States has never -- ever -- outlawed a medical procedure .	" The Congress of the United States has never — ever — outlawed a medical procedure , " said Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter ( D-N.Y. ) .	1equivalent	2,453
Violence persisted , with a U.S. soldier killed early Saturday while guarding a bank in west Baghdad .	A U.S. soldier was killed in the early hours Saturday while guarding a bank in west Baghdad , and another American serviceman died Friday .	0not_equivalent	2,454
Aspen Technology 's shares dropped 74 cents , or 23 percent , to close at $ 2.48 on the Nasdaq .	In afternoon trading , Aspen 's shares were off 89 cents or more than 27 percent at $ 2.33 per share .	1equivalent	2,455
In addition , it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Mr. Arafat .	When the prime minister 's position was established in the spring , it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Arafat .	0not_equivalent	2,456
Against the Canadian dollar , the greenback was trading nearly flat at C $ 1.3252 < CAD = > after the Bank of Canada kept key interest rates unchanged .	Against the Canadian dollar , the greenback rose 0.15 percent to $ 1.3260 < CAD = > as the Bank of Canada kept key interest rates unchanged .	1equivalent	2,458
AAA spokesman Jerry Cheske said prices may have affected some plans , but cheap hotel deals mitigated the effect .	AAA spokesman Jerry Cheske said prices might have affected some plans , but cheap hotel deals made up for it .	1equivalent	2,459
Nick Markakis , a left-hander from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia , went to the Orioles with the seventh pick .	Next , Baltimore took Nick Markakis , a left-handed pitcher and outfielder from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia .	1equivalent	2,460
He was the Ace of Diamonds in a pack of cards depicting Iraqi fugitives that has been issued to U.S. troops .	He was the ace of diamonds in a U.S. deck of cards showing pictures of most-wanted Iraqi leaders .	1equivalent	2,461
But the yen 's gains were capped by wariness about Japanese intervention , with some traders reporting irregular bids that smack of intervention around 118 yen .	But the yen 's gains were capped by wariness about Japanese intervention , with some traders reporting irregular bids around 118 yen that could be from the Bank of Japan .	1equivalent	2,462
The Swedish central bank was also meeting on Wednesday and widely expected to announce a cut on Thursday .	The Swedish central bank , also meeting on Wednesday , is widely expected to announce a cut on Thursday of as much as half a percentage point .	0not_equivalent	2,463
Werdegar also said Intel 's servers weren 't harmed by the computer messages and the thousands of recipients were able to request that the E-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .	She also noted that Intel 's servers were not harmed and that the thousands of Hamidi e-mail recipients were able to request that the e-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .	1equivalent	2,464
Ms. Strayhorn said she has hired a constitutional scholar to assist her staff .	Strayhorn has brought in a constitutional scholar to advise her on the reallocation .	1equivalent	2,465
Kansas City drafted outfielder Chris Lubanski , from Kennedy-Kenrick High School in Pennsylvania , with the fifth pick .	The Royals chose Chris Lubanski , a high school outfielder from Pennsylvania who hit .528 , with the fifth pick .	0not_equivalent	2,466
A smaller number , 8 per cent , looked for higher profits through price increases .	Another 28 per cent cited stronger demand , while eight per cent intended to boost profits through price increases .	0not_equivalent	2,467
Hampton Township is just northeast of Bay City and about 100 miles from Bloomfield Township .	Hampton Township is located a few kilometers northeast of Bay City , near Michigan 's Thumb .	0not_equivalent	2,468
RJR spends an estimated $ 30 million annually on NASCAR .	NASCAR will get an estimated $ 75 million a year in cash and promotional concessions .	0not_equivalent	2,470
Many conservatives have staunchly opposed condom programs , saying they send the wrong message and encourage and enable teens to have sex before marriage .	Some conservative groups have staunchly opposed such programs , saying they send the wrong message and in effect encourage and enable teens to have sex before marriage .	1equivalent	2,471
Police said they will conduct DNA tests to confirm the man 's identity .	DNA tests will be performed to confirm his identity .	1equivalent	2,473
Penn Traffic filed for Chapter 11 reorganization at the end of May .	Penn Traffic entered chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization May 30 .	1equivalent	2,474
The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself .	The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself .	1equivalent	2,475
Actor Noah Wyle , who has played Dr. John Carter since the shows inception in 1994 , extended his contract with the show through the 2004-2005 season .	Noah Wyle , who has played Dr. John Carter since the series launched in 1994 , has inked a one-year extension to his deal with producer Warner Bros. TV .	0not_equivalent	2,476
Investigations by the Air Force inspector general and the Defense Department also are under way .	The Air Force inspector general and the Pentagon also are investigating .	1equivalent	2,477
Earlier Thursday , PeopleSoft formally rejected the unsolicited bid from Oracle .	Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer .	1equivalent	2,478
More than 60 suspected cases have been reported in the United States , none of them fatal .	Sixty-five probable cases of SARS have been identified in the United States , along with 255 suspected cases .	0not_equivalent	2,479
The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate 's office , police said .	The woman reported that she felt threatened and obtained a warrant for Stackhouse 's arrest from the local magistrate 's office .	0not_equivalent	2,480
Goldman decided to increase its quarterly dividend to 25 cents a share from 12 cents , citing recent tax legislation as a primary factor behind the move .	In addition , Goldman raised its quarterly dividend to 25 cents a share , up from 13 cents previously .	0not_equivalent	2,481
Medicaid is the federal and state government health insurance program for the poor .	Medicaid , which receives federal and state funding , is the government health-insurance program for the poor .	1equivalent	2,482
A New Castle County woman has become the first Delaware patient to contract the West Nile virus this year , the state 's Department of Health reported .	A 62-year-old West Babylon man has contracted the West Nile virus , the first human case in Suffolk County this year , according to the county health department .	0not_equivalent	2,483
The 19 face charges including racketeering , conspiracy , organized fraud , grand theft and illegal drug sales , all felonies carrying penalties of five to 30 years in prison .	The suspects were charged with racketeering , conspiracy , organized fraud , grand theft and illegal drug sales , all felonies carrying penalties of five to 30 years in prison .	1equivalent	2,484
Boeing shares fell 3.5 percent to close at $ 27.62 on the New York Stock Exchange , while Lockheed slipped 1.4 percent to $ 49.50 .	Boeing shares fell 95 cents , or 3.3 percent , to $ 27.67 at 3 : 30 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading .	0not_equivalent	2,485
Searches for survivors from several previous shipwrecks have often had to be abandoned for similar reasons , leaving the vessels and most of their passengers unaccounted for .	In several previous shipwrecks , the search for survivors had to be abandoned for similar reasons , leaving the vessels and most of their passengers unaccounted for .	1equivalent	2,486
The weapon turned out to be a Halloween toy .	It turned out that the " weapon " was part of a Halloween costume .	1equivalent	2,487
UAL attorney James Sprayregen told a court hearing yesterday that it would submit a fresh business plan , but gave no indication of when .	UAL bankruptcy attorney James Sprayregen said at a court hearing the company will submit an updated business plan to the Air Transportation Stabilization Board , but gave no timeframe .	1equivalent	2,488
There were estimated to be between 400,000 and 750,000 Iraqis employed by state-owned enterprises , but most of the businesses were non- operative , he said .	There are estimated to be between 400,000 and 750,000 Iraqis employed by state-owned enterprises in Iraq , but most of the businesses are currently inoperative , he said .	1equivalent	2,489
Attackers detonated a second roadside bomb later Sunday as a U.S. convoy was traveling near Fallujah , killing an American soldier and wounding three others .	Attackers detonated a second roadside bomb later yesterday as a U.S. convoy was travelling near Falluja , just west of Baghdad , killing an U.S. soldier and wounding three others .	1equivalent	2,490
He and 13 others were arrested Monday after blocking traffic in support of striking university workers .	On Friday , 83 strike supporters were arrested for blocking traffic .	0not_equivalent	2,491
At 11 p.m. , Henri was centered about 70 miles southwest of St. Petersburg and was becoming disorganized as it drifted south at about 3 mph , forecasters said .	Henri was centered about 75 miles southwest of Cedar Key and was moving east-northeast at 5 mph , forecasters said .	0not_equivalent	2,492
Southwest said it recently exercised remaining options for the delivery of nine Boeing 737-700s next year .	Boeing said yesterday that Southwest exercised options to purchase 15 737s for delivery next year .	1equivalent	2,493
My judgment is 95 percent of that information could be declassified , become uncensored so the American people would know , " Mr. Shelby said on NBC 's " Meet the Press . "	" My judgement is 95 percent of that information should be declassified , become uncensored , so the American people would know . "	1equivalent	2,495
Following the ATP 's notification by Hewitt 's lawyers of pending action , it issued another statement that Hewitt has added to his suit .	Following ATP 's notification by Hewitt 's lawyers that action was pending , it issued another statement in April which Hewitt has added to his suit .	1equivalent	2,496
" I ´ m very proud of the citizens of this state , " Gov. John Baldacci said .	Im very proud of the citizens of this state , said Gov. John Baldacci , a casino foe .	0not_equivalent	2,497
Dotson , 21 , admitted to FBI agents that he shot Dennehy in the head " because Patrick had tried to shoot him , " according to an arrest warrant released yesterday .	According to an arrest warrant released Tuesday , Dotson admitted to FBI agents that he shot Dennehy in the head " because Patrick had tried to shoot him . "	1equivalent	2,498
If this escalation continues as Rowling concludes the saga , there may be an epidemic of Hogwarts headaches in the years to come , he wrote .	" If this escalation continues as Rowling concludes the saga , there may be an epidemic of Hogwarts headaches for years to come . "	1equivalent	2,499
The program , which downloads the pornographic material to the usurped computer only briefly to allow visitors to view it , is invisible to the computer 's owner .	The program , which only briefly downloads the pornographic material to the usurped computer , is invisible to the computer 's owner .	1equivalent	2,500
On March 6 , the board , most of them appointed by Gov. George Pataki , unanimously agreed to the hikes ; they were implemented at the beginning of this month .	On March 6 , the board , most of whose members were appointed by Gov. George Pataki , unanimously agreed to impose the hikes .	0not_equivalent	2,502
From that point until costs reached $ 5,300 , the individual would pay 100 percent of the bill .	Above that , Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs .	0not_equivalent	2,503
Two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports were among the suspects , the official said .	They include two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports , and the remainder are Iraqis and Saudis , the official said .	0not_equivalent	2,504
Mailblocks was founded five years after WebTV was acquired by Microsoft for $ 425 million .	WebTV was sold to Microsoft in 1997 for $ 425 million and today is called MSN TV .	0not_equivalent	2,505
The specific product that is the subject of the petition , 6000 series aluminium alloy rolled plate , is used for general-purpose engineering , tooling and die applications .	At the center of the petition is a 6000 series aluminum alloy rolled plate that is used for general-purpose engineering , tooling and die applications .	1equivalent	2,506
" We will keep fighting within the law ... against this terrorist group and those who support it . "	We will keep fighting , within the law , against the terrorist band . "	1equivalent	2,507
Only one third of high-speed trains within France were running , national rail company Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer said .	One third of high-speed trains within France will run , national railway company Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer estimates .	1equivalent	2,508
Instead of remains , the Ragusas will bury a vial of Michael 's blood , which he had donated to a bone marrow center .	Instead of Ragusa 's remains , his family will bury a vial of blood he had donated to a bone marrow center .	1equivalent	2,509
" But I do question the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for the purposes of a speech . "	Byrd , speaking from the Senate floor , said he questioned " the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for purposes of a speech . "	0not_equivalent	2,510
But it now has 600 fewer stores - about 1,500 in all - and a $ 2 billion loan to compete against bigger merchants .	It now has 600 fewer stores -- about 1,500 in all -- and a $ 2 billion loan .	0not_equivalent	2,511
Two of the six people who testified before Congress Wednesday were engaged in a bitter dispute about airing Yankees games .	Two of the six people that testified to Congress today were engaged in a bitter dispute over airing Yankees games .	1equivalent	2,512
Tampering with medicine has been so lucrative that many of those arrested lived in million-dollar homes .	Tampering with medicine apparently was so lucrative , investigators said , that many of the suspects lived in million-dollar homes .	1equivalent	2,513
The new link between Mohammed and Pearl was first reported in Tuesday 's editions of The Wall Street Journal .	The US acknowledgment that it suspects that Mohammed killed Pearl was first reported in yesterday 's editions of the Journal .	1equivalent	2,514
The decades-long conflict has killed more than 10,000 people in the resource-rich province , most of them civilians .	More than 10,000 people , most of them civilians , have been killed in three decades of insurgency .	1equivalent	2,515
In Somalia , only 26 % of adolescent females ( aged 10-19 ) have heard of Aids and just 1 % know how to protect themselves .	In Somalia , the report says , only 26 percent of adolescent girls have heard of AIDS and only 1 percent know how to protect themselves .	1equivalent	2,516
" Of course the FBI agent who ran him down received nothing , " Mr. Connolly said .	And , of course , the FBI agent who ran him down received nothing - no ticket , no violation . "	1equivalent	2,517
At least two dozen people were killed and scores injured .	More than a dozen people were killed in those attacks .	0not_equivalent	2,518
The U.S.-backed Governing Council appointed a cabinet of 25 ministers , most of them little-known , saying they represented the will of Iraq .	The U.S.-backed Governing Council named the cabinet of 25 ministers on Monday , most of them little-known .	0not_equivalent	2,520
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Lieberman accused President Bush on Wednesday of presiding over a new economy with old thinking , and for failing to reward innovation in the workplace .	Democratic presidential candidate Joe Lieberman criticized President Bush on Wednesday for a sluggish economy that has kept Americans out of work .	0not_equivalent	2,521
Police said three of them had also been detained last week and held for two days as suspects over bomb attacks in Jakarta and the North Sumatran city of Medan .	Police said three of them had also been detained last week and held for two days as suspects over recent bomb attacks .	1equivalent	2,522
He said they should " not really be patrolling or be around those areas when they ... are conducting their prayers . "	He said they should " not really be patrolling or be around those areas when they are in their time of when they 're conducting their prayers . "	1equivalent	2,523
The search feature works with around 120,000 titles from 190 publishers , which translates into some 33 million pages of searchable text .	The feature , which has the approval of book publishers , puts some 33 million pages of searchable text at the disposal of Amazon.com shoppers .	1equivalent	2,524
The dollar rose 0.6 percent to 109.54 yen < JPY = > and climbed more than 1 percent to 1.3315 Swiss francs < CHF = > .	The dollar rose around 0.6 percent against the Japanese currency to 109.51 yen < JPY = > and climbed 1 percent against the Swiss franc to 1.3302 francs < CHF = > .	1equivalent	2,525
Late trading : Placing a buy order for a mutual fund after 4 p.m. ET and getting it at that day 's closing net asset value .	Forward pricing : Law that states mutual fund shares bought after 4 p.m. ET are priced at the next day 's closing net asset value .	0not_equivalent	2,526
" Fighting continued until midnight , " western rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone on Sunday .	" They ransacked and burned the two villages completely , " rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone from the bush .	0not_equivalent	2,527
Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella , bench coach John McLaren and right fielder Aubrey Huff were ejected for arguing after Huff was called out on strikes to end the ninth .	Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella , bench coach John McLaren and Huff all were ejected in the middle of the ninth .	0not_equivalent	2,528
The Standard & Poor 's 500 index advanced 5.37 , or 0.5 percent , to 1,020.18 .	The Standard & Poor 's paper products index .GSPPAPR was one of the leading sectors , up 2 percent .	0not_equivalent	2,529
Every day more American soldiers die .	We 're losing one or two American soldiers every day .	1equivalent	2,530
A coalition of campaign groups , including the militant national students body , is backing the protests , which the NLC called in defiance of a court order banning them .	A coalition of campaign groups , including the militant national students body , is backing the action and is mobilising for protests .	0not_equivalent	2,531
The Seattle band 's groundbreaking grunge anthem is No. 1 on VH1 's list of the " 100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years . "	See the complete list of VH1 's ' 100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years .	0not_equivalent	2,532
Drinking more coffee may reduce the risk of developing the most common form of diabetes , a study has found .	Drinking caffeinated coffee , you see , may significantly reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes , the most common form of the disease .	1equivalent	2,533
In Britain , temperatures threatened to top the 37.1 C ( 98.8 F ) all-time high .	Western and southwestern Germany were expected to see temperatures hit 38 C ( 100.4 F ) .	0not_equivalent	2,534
A car and a house were hit in the latest shootings , said Chief Deputy Steve Martin of the Franklin County sheriff 's office .	A car and a house were hit in the new shootings , the chief deputy sheriff of Franklin County , Steve Martin , said .	1equivalent	2,535
In a letter sent to The Times and read to the Associated Press after his resignation , Blair blamed " personal issues " and apologized for his " lapse of journalistic integrity . "	In a letter sent to The New York Times after his resignation , Mr Blair blamed " personal issues " and apologised for his " lapse of journalistic integrity " .	1equivalent	2,536
" September and third quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " said George Scalise , president of the SIA .	" September and third-quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " George Scalise , the SIA 's president , said in the statement .	1equivalent	2,537
No pill is ever expected to replace earplugs and other mechanical ear protection .	Nobody is saying such a pill could replace earplugs and other mechanical ear protection .	1equivalent	2,538
In after-hours trading , H-P shares rose 62 cents to $ 22.83 after adding 56 cents in the regular session .	In after-hours trading , Hewlett-Packard shares rose 55 cents , to $ 22.86 , according to Instinet .	0not_equivalent	2,540
Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing recall several recall cases , one of which a Los Angeles court dismissed on Friday .	Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing cases on the recall , but the prospects are uncertain .	0not_equivalent	2,541
To reach John A. Dvorak , who covers Kansas , call ( 816 ) 234-7743 or send e-mail to jdvorak @ kctar.com.	To reach Brad Cooper , Johnson County municipal reporter , call ( 816 ) 234-7724 or send e-mail to bcooper @ kcstar.com.	0not_equivalent	2,542
He will be paid $ 395,000 per year , up from Atkinson 's current salary of $ 361,400 .	Dynes will be paid $ 395,000 a year ; Atkinson 's salary is $ 361,400 .	1equivalent	2,543
He admits he occasionally lived the life of a playboy : smoking pot , chasing women and living fast and loose .	Schwarzenegger has admitted to occasionally living the life of a playboy : smoking pot , chasing women and living fast and loose .	1equivalent	2,544
The case puts the Supreme Court back into the debate over the separation of church and state .	The case marks the court 's second major separation of church and state case in two years .	1equivalent	2,545
In 2001 , the number of death row inmates nationally fell for the first time in a generation .	In 2001 , the number of people on death row dropped for the first time in a decade .	1equivalent	2,546
The contract also includes a $ 200,000 buyout .	Perkins also had a $ 200,000 buyout clause in his contract .	1equivalent	2,548
Prosecutors contended that Mr. Durst had plotted the murder to assume Mr. Black 's identity .	Prosecutors maintained that Durst murdered Black to try to assume Black 's identity .	1equivalent	2,549
" The lives of American warfighters can be placed at direct risk through illegal transfer of military components , " said Defense Department Inspector General Joseph Schmitz .	" The lives of American war-fighters can be placed at direct risk through illegal transfer of military components , " Joseph Schmitz , Defence Department inspector general , said .	1equivalent	2,550
Thirty-eight percent of patients surveyed in five urban clinics believed the myth that cancer spreads when exposed to air during surgery , according to a poll to be published Tuesday .	Thirty-eight percent of cancer patients in five urban clinics believed the myth that the disease spreads when exposed to air during surgery , according to a survey .	1equivalent	2,552
For the first quarter , HP pulled in $ 2.94 billion and captured 27.9 percent of the market .	H-P came in second with nearly $ 3.32 billion in sales and 26 percent of the market 's revenue .	1equivalent	2,553
Still , Mauresmo has the confidence of having beaten Serena for the first time and also is buoyed by Venus Williams ' upset loss Sunday to Vera Zvonareva .	She has the confidence of having beaten her for the first time and she is buoyed by Venus Williams ' upset loss of two days ago .	1equivalent	2,554
The latest attack came just two days after three suicide bombers drove a truck loaded with explosives into a government office complex in northern Chechnya , killing 59 people .	The attacks came two days after suicide bombers detonated a truck bomb in a Government compound in northern Chechnya , killing 59 .	1equivalent	2,555
" I reliably receive reminders when my dog needs a vaccination , " writes Steinberg , of Johns Hopkins University .	" I reliably receive reminders when my dog needs a vaccination and when my car is due for maintenance , " he said .	0not_equivalent	2,556
In early afternoon trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 18.42 , or 0.2 percent , at 8,569.94 .	Since sinking to 2003 lows in early March , the Dow Jones industrial average has rallied 13.8 % .	0not_equivalent	2,557
The legislation opens the way for police and other personnel to be deployed to the Solomons and to carry out law enforcement functions .	" Once the legislation enters into force , it opens the way for police and other personnel to be deployed to Solomon Islands and to carry out law-enforcement functions .	1equivalent	2,558

Stanford ( 46-15 ) takes on South Carolina today at 11 a.m. in the first game of the College World Series .

Stanford ( 46-15 ) plays South Carolina ( 44-20 ) on Friday in the opening game of the double-elimination tournament .

1equivalent

2,450

In recent years , he served on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music .

Mr. Istomin was on the piano faculty of the Manhattan School of Music and participated in Professional Training Workshops at Carnegie Hall .

0not_equivalent

2,451

Cohen recessed the hearing until this afternoon and said he expected to issue his findings next week .

After a day of testimony , Cohen recessed the hearing until this afternoon .

0not_equivalent

2,452

Rep. Louise Slaughter , D-N.Y. , declared , " The Congress of the United States has never -- ever -- outlawed a medical procedure .

" The Congress of the United States has never — ever — outlawed a medical procedure , " said Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter ( D-N.Y. ) .

1equivalent

2,453

Violence persisted , with a U.S. soldier killed early Saturday while guarding a bank in west Baghdad .

A U.S. soldier was killed in the early hours Saturday while guarding a bank in west Baghdad , and another American serviceman died Friday .

0not_equivalent

2,454

Aspen Technology 's shares dropped 74 cents , or 23 percent , to close at $ 2.48 on the Nasdaq .

In afternoon trading , Aspen 's shares were off 89 cents or more than 27 percent at $ 2.33 per share .

1equivalent

2,455

In addition , it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Mr. Arafat .

When the prime minister 's position was established in the spring , it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Arafat .

0not_equivalent

2,456

Against the Canadian dollar , the greenback was trading nearly flat at C $ 1.3252 < CAD = > after the Bank of Canada kept key interest rates unchanged .

Against the Canadian dollar , the greenback rose 0.15 percent to $ 1.3260 < CAD = > as the Bank of Canada kept key interest rates unchanged .

1equivalent

2,458

AAA spokesman Jerry Cheske said prices may have affected some plans , but cheap hotel deals mitigated the effect .

AAA spokesman Jerry Cheske said prices might have affected some plans , but cheap hotel deals made up for it .

1equivalent

2,459

Nick Markakis , a left-hander from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia , went to the Orioles with the seventh pick .

Next , Baltimore took Nick Markakis , a left-handed pitcher and outfielder from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia .

1equivalent

2,460

He was the Ace of Diamonds in a pack of cards depicting Iraqi fugitives that has been issued to U.S. troops .

He was the ace of diamonds in a U.S. deck of cards showing pictures of most-wanted Iraqi leaders .

1equivalent

2,461

But the yen 's gains were capped by wariness about Japanese intervention , with some traders reporting irregular bids that smack of intervention around 118 yen .

But the yen 's gains were capped by wariness about Japanese intervention , with some traders reporting irregular bids around 118 yen that could be from the Bank of Japan .

1equivalent

2,462

The Swedish central bank was also meeting on Wednesday and widely expected to announce a cut on Thursday .

The Swedish central bank , also meeting on Wednesday , is widely expected to announce a cut on Thursday of as much as half a percentage point .

0not_equivalent

2,463

Werdegar also said Intel 's servers weren 't harmed by the computer messages and the thousands of recipients were able to request that the E-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .

She also noted that Intel 's servers were not harmed and that the thousands of Hamidi e-mail recipients were able to request that the e-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .

1equivalent

2,464

Ms. Strayhorn said she has hired a constitutional scholar to assist her staff .

Strayhorn has brought in a constitutional scholar to advise her on the reallocation .

1equivalent

2,465

Kansas City drafted outfielder Chris Lubanski , from Kennedy-Kenrick High School in Pennsylvania , with the fifth pick .

The Royals chose Chris Lubanski , a high school outfielder from Pennsylvania who hit .528 , with the fifth pick .

0not_equivalent

2,466

A smaller number , 8 per cent , looked for higher profits through price increases .

Another 28 per cent cited stronger demand , while eight per cent intended to boost profits through price increases .

0not_equivalent

2,467

Hampton Township is just northeast of Bay City and about 100 miles from Bloomfield Township .

Hampton Township is located a few kilometers northeast of Bay City , near Michigan 's Thumb .

0not_equivalent

2,468

RJR spends an estimated $ 30 million annually on NASCAR .

NASCAR will get an estimated $ 75 million a year in cash and promotional concessions .

0not_equivalent

2,470

Many conservatives have staunchly opposed condom programs , saying they send the wrong message and encourage and enable teens to have sex before marriage .

Some conservative groups have staunchly opposed such programs , saying they send the wrong message and in effect encourage and enable teens to have sex before marriage .

1equivalent

2,471

Police said they will conduct DNA tests to confirm the man 's identity .

DNA tests will be performed to confirm his identity .

1equivalent

2,473

Penn Traffic filed for Chapter 11 reorganization at the end of May .

Penn Traffic entered chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization May 30 .

1equivalent

2,474

The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself .

The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself .

1equivalent

2,475

Actor Noah Wyle , who has played Dr. John Carter since the shows inception in 1994 , extended his contract with the show through the 2004-2005 season .

Noah Wyle , who has played Dr. John Carter since the series launched in 1994 , has inked a one-year extension to his deal with producer Warner Bros. TV .

0not_equivalent

2,476

Investigations by the Air Force inspector general and the Defense Department also are under way .

The Air Force inspector general and the Pentagon also are investigating .

1equivalent

2,477

Earlier Thursday , PeopleSoft formally rejected the unsolicited bid from Oracle .

Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer .

1equivalent

2,478

More than 60 suspected cases have been reported in the United States , none of them fatal .

Sixty-five probable cases of SARS have been identified in the United States , along with 255 suspected cases .

0not_equivalent

2,479

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

The woman reported that she felt threatened and obtained a warrant for Stackhouse 's arrest from the local magistrate 's office .

0not_equivalent

2,480

Goldman decided to increase its quarterly dividend to 25 cents a share from 12 cents , citing recent tax legislation as a primary factor behind the move .

In addition , Goldman raised its quarterly dividend to 25 cents a share , up from 13 cents previously .

0not_equivalent

2,481

Medicaid is the federal and state government health insurance program for the poor .

Medicaid , which receives federal and state funding , is the government health-insurance program for the poor .

1equivalent

2,482

A New Castle County woman has become the first Delaware patient to contract the West Nile virus this year , the state 's Department of Health reported .

A 62-year-old West Babylon man has contracted the West Nile virus , the first human case in Suffolk County this year , according to the county health department .

0not_equivalent

2,483

The 19 face charges including racketeering , conspiracy , organized fraud , grand theft and illegal drug sales , all felonies carrying penalties of five to 30 years in prison .

The suspects were charged with racketeering , conspiracy , organized fraud , grand theft and illegal drug sales , all felonies carrying penalties of five to 30 years in prison .

1equivalent

2,484

Boeing shares fell 3.5 percent to close at $ 27.62 on the New York Stock Exchange , while Lockheed slipped 1.4 percent to $ 49.50 .

Boeing shares fell 95 cents , or 3.3 percent , to $ 27.67 at 3 : 30 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading .

0not_equivalent

2,485

Searches for survivors from several previous shipwrecks have often had to be abandoned for similar reasons , leaving the vessels and most of their passengers unaccounted for .

In several previous shipwrecks , the search for survivors had to be abandoned for similar reasons , leaving the vessels and most of their passengers unaccounted for .

1equivalent

2,486

The weapon turned out to be a Halloween toy .

It turned out that the " weapon " was part of a Halloween costume .

1equivalent

2,487

UAL attorney James Sprayregen told a court hearing yesterday that it would submit a fresh business plan , but gave no indication of when .

UAL bankruptcy attorney James Sprayregen said at a court hearing the company will submit an updated business plan to the Air Transportation Stabilization Board , but gave no timeframe .

1equivalent

2,488

There were estimated to be between 400,000 and 750,000 Iraqis employed by state-owned enterprises , but most of the businesses were non- operative , he said .

There are estimated to be between 400,000 and 750,000 Iraqis employed by state-owned enterprises in Iraq , but most of the businesses are currently inoperative , he said .

1equivalent

2,489

Attackers detonated a second roadside bomb later Sunday as a U.S. convoy was traveling near Fallujah , killing an American soldier and wounding three others .

Attackers detonated a second roadside bomb later yesterday as a U.S. convoy was travelling near Falluja , just west of Baghdad , killing an U.S. soldier and wounding three others .

1equivalent

2,490

He and 13 others were arrested Monday after blocking traffic in support of striking university workers .

On Friday , 83 strike supporters were arrested for blocking traffic .

0not_equivalent

2,491

At 11 p.m. , Henri was centered about 70 miles southwest of St. Petersburg and was becoming disorganized as it drifted south at about 3 mph , forecasters said .

Henri was centered about 75 miles southwest of Cedar Key and was moving east-northeast at 5 mph , forecasters said .

0not_equivalent

2,492

Southwest said it recently exercised remaining options for the delivery of nine Boeing 737-700s next year .

Boeing said yesterday that Southwest exercised options to purchase 15 737s for delivery next year .

1equivalent

2,493

My judgment is 95 percent of that information could be declassified , become uncensored so the American people would know , " Mr. Shelby said on NBC 's " Meet the Press . "

" My judgement is 95 percent of that information should be declassified , become uncensored , so the American people would know . "

1equivalent

2,495

Following the ATP 's notification by Hewitt 's lawyers of pending action , it issued another statement that Hewitt has added to his suit .

Following ATP 's notification by Hewitt 's lawyers that action was pending , it issued another statement in April which Hewitt has added to his suit .

1equivalent

2,496

" I ´ m very proud of the citizens of this state , " Gov. John Baldacci said .

Im very proud of the citizens of this state , said Gov. John Baldacci , a casino foe .

0not_equivalent

2,497

Dotson , 21 , admitted to FBI agents that he shot Dennehy in the head " because Patrick had tried to shoot him , " according to an arrest warrant released yesterday .

According to an arrest warrant released Tuesday , Dotson admitted to FBI agents that he shot Dennehy in the head " because Patrick had tried to shoot him . "

1equivalent

2,498

If this escalation continues as Rowling concludes the saga , there may be an epidemic of Hogwarts headaches in the years to come , he wrote .

" If this escalation continues as Rowling concludes the saga , there may be an epidemic of Hogwarts headaches for years to come . "

1equivalent

2,499

The program , which downloads the pornographic material to the usurped computer only briefly to allow visitors to view it , is invisible to the computer 's owner .

The program , which only briefly downloads the pornographic material to the usurped computer , is invisible to the computer 's owner .

1equivalent

2,500

On March 6 , the board , most of them appointed by Gov. George Pataki , unanimously agreed to the hikes ; they were implemented at the beginning of this month .

On March 6 , the board , most of whose members were appointed by Gov. George Pataki , unanimously agreed to impose the hikes .

0not_equivalent

2,502

From that point until costs reached $ 5,300 , the individual would pay 100 percent of the bill .

Above that , Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs .

0not_equivalent

2,503

Two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports were among the suspects , the official said .

They include two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports , and the remainder are Iraqis and Saudis , the official said .

0not_equivalent

2,504

Mailblocks was founded five years after WebTV was acquired by Microsoft for $ 425 million .

WebTV was sold to Microsoft in 1997 for $ 425 million and today is called MSN TV .

0not_equivalent

2,505

The specific product that is the subject of the petition , 6000 series aluminium alloy rolled plate , is used for general-purpose engineering , tooling and die applications .

At the center of the petition is a 6000 series aluminum alloy rolled plate that is used for general-purpose engineering , tooling and die applications .

1equivalent

2,506

" We will keep fighting within the law ... against this terrorist group and those who support it . "

We will keep fighting , within the law , against the terrorist band . "

1equivalent

2,507

Only one third of high-speed trains within France were running , national rail company Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer said .

One third of high-speed trains within France will run , national railway company Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer estimates .

1equivalent

2,508

Instead of remains , the Ragusas will bury a vial of Michael 's blood , which he had donated to a bone marrow center .

Instead of Ragusa 's remains , his family will bury a vial of blood he had donated to a bone marrow center .

1equivalent

2,509

" But I do question the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for the purposes of a speech . "

Byrd , speaking from the Senate floor , said he questioned " the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for purposes of a speech . "

0not_equivalent

2,510

But it now has 600 fewer stores - about 1,500 in all - and a $ 2 billion loan to compete against bigger merchants .

It now has 600 fewer stores -- about 1,500 in all -- and a $ 2 billion loan .

0not_equivalent

2,511

Two of the six people who testified before Congress Wednesday were engaged in a bitter dispute about airing Yankees games .

Two of the six people that testified to Congress today were engaged in a bitter dispute over airing Yankees games .

1equivalent

2,512

Tampering with medicine has been so lucrative that many of those arrested lived in million-dollar homes .

Tampering with medicine apparently was so lucrative , investigators said , that many of the suspects lived in million-dollar homes .

1equivalent

2,513

The new link between Mohammed and Pearl was first reported in Tuesday 's editions of The Wall Street Journal .

The US acknowledgment that it suspects that Mohammed killed Pearl was first reported in yesterday 's editions of the Journal .

1equivalent

2,514

The decades-long conflict has killed more than 10,000 people in the resource-rich province , most of them civilians .

More than 10,000 people , most of them civilians , have been killed in three decades of insurgency .

1equivalent

2,515

In Somalia , only 26 % of adolescent females ( aged 10-19 ) have heard of Aids and just 1 % know how to protect themselves .

In Somalia , the report says , only 26 percent of adolescent girls have heard of AIDS and only 1 percent know how to protect themselves .

1equivalent

2,516

" Of course the FBI agent who ran him down received nothing , " Mr. Connolly said .

And , of course , the FBI agent who ran him down received nothing - no ticket , no violation . "

1equivalent

2,517

At least two dozen people were killed and scores injured .

More than a dozen people were killed in those attacks .

0not_equivalent

2,518

The U.S.-backed Governing Council appointed a cabinet of 25 ministers , most of them little-known , saying they represented the will of Iraq .

The U.S.-backed Governing Council named the cabinet of 25 ministers on Monday , most of them little-known .

0not_equivalent

2,520

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Lieberman accused President Bush on Wednesday of presiding over a new economy with old thinking , and for failing to reward innovation in the workplace .

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Lieberman criticized President Bush on Wednesday for a sluggish economy that has kept Americans out of work .

0not_equivalent

2,521

Police said three of them had also been detained last week and held for two days as suspects over bomb attacks in Jakarta and the North Sumatran city of Medan .

Police said three of them had also been detained last week and held for two days as suspects over recent bomb attacks .

1equivalent

2,522

He said they should " not really be patrolling or be around those areas when they ... are conducting their prayers . "

He said they should " not really be patrolling or be around those areas when they are in their time of when they 're conducting their prayers . "

1equivalent

2,523

The search feature works with around 120,000 titles from 190 publishers , which translates into some 33 million pages of searchable text .

The feature , which has the approval of book publishers , puts some 33 million pages of searchable text at the disposal of Amazon.com shoppers .

1equivalent

2,524

The dollar rose 0.6 percent to 109.54 yen < JPY = > and climbed more than 1 percent to 1.3315 Swiss francs < CHF = > .

The dollar rose around 0.6 percent against the Japanese currency to 109.51 yen < JPY = > and climbed 1 percent against the Swiss franc to 1.3302 francs < CHF = > .

1equivalent

2,525

Late trading : Placing a buy order for a mutual fund after 4 p.m. ET and getting it at that day 's closing net asset value .

Forward pricing : Law that states mutual fund shares bought after 4 p.m. ET are priced at the next day 's closing net asset value .

0not_equivalent

2,526

" Fighting continued until midnight , " western rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone on Sunday .

" They ransacked and burned the two villages completely , " rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone from the bush .

0not_equivalent

2,527

Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella , bench coach John McLaren and right fielder Aubrey Huff were ejected for arguing after Huff was called out on strikes to end the ninth .

Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella , bench coach John McLaren and Huff all were ejected in the middle of the ninth .

0not_equivalent

2,528

The Standard & Poor 's 500 index advanced 5.37 , or 0.5 percent , to 1,020.18 .

The Standard & Poor 's paper products index .GSPPAPR was one of the leading sectors , up 2 percent .

0not_equivalent

2,529

Every day more American soldiers die .

We 're losing one or two American soldiers every day .

1equivalent

2,530

A coalition of campaign groups , including the militant national students body , is backing the protests , which the NLC called in defiance of a court order banning them .

A coalition of campaign groups , including the militant national students body , is backing the action and is mobilising for protests .

0not_equivalent

2,531

The Seattle band 's groundbreaking grunge anthem is No. 1 on VH1 's list of the " 100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years . "

See the complete list of VH1 's ' 100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years .

0not_equivalent

2,532

Drinking more coffee may reduce the risk of developing the most common form of diabetes , a study has found .

Drinking caffeinated coffee , you see , may significantly reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes , the most common form of the disease .

1equivalent

2,533

In Britain , temperatures threatened to top the 37.1 C ( 98.8 F ) all-time high .

Western and southwestern Germany were expected to see temperatures hit 38 C ( 100.4 F ) .

0not_equivalent

2,534

A car and a house were hit in the latest shootings , said Chief Deputy Steve Martin of the Franklin County sheriff 's office .

A car and a house were hit in the new shootings , the chief deputy sheriff of Franklin County , Steve Martin , said .

1equivalent

2,535

In a letter sent to The Times and read to the Associated Press after his resignation , Blair blamed " personal issues " and apologized for his " lapse of journalistic integrity . "

In a letter sent to The New York Times after his resignation , Mr Blair blamed " personal issues " and apologised for his " lapse of journalistic integrity " .

1equivalent

2,536

" September and third quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " said George Scalise , president of the SIA .

" September and third-quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " George Scalise , the SIA 's president , said in the statement .

1equivalent

2,537

No pill is ever expected to replace earplugs and other mechanical ear protection .

Nobody is saying such a pill could replace earplugs and other mechanical ear protection .

1equivalent

2,538

In after-hours trading , H-P shares rose 62 cents to $ 22.83 after adding 56 cents in the regular session .

In after-hours trading , Hewlett-Packard shares rose 55 cents , to $ 22.86 , according to Instinet .

0not_equivalent

2,540

Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing recall several recall cases , one of which a Los Angeles court dismissed on Friday .

Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing cases on the recall , but the prospects are uncertain .

0not_equivalent

2,541

To reach John A. Dvorak , who covers Kansas , call ( 816 ) 234-7743 or send e-mail to jdvorak @ kctar.com.

To reach Brad Cooper , Johnson County municipal reporter , call ( 816 ) 234-7724 or send e-mail to bcooper @ kcstar.com.

0not_equivalent

2,542

He will be paid $ 395,000 per year , up from Atkinson 's current salary of $ 361,400 .

Dynes will be paid $ 395,000 a year ; Atkinson 's salary is $ 361,400 .

1equivalent

2,543

He admits he occasionally lived the life of a playboy : smoking pot , chasing women and living fast and loose .

Schwarzenegger has admitted to occasionally living the life of a playboy : smoking pot , chasing women and living fast and loose .

1equivalent

2,544

The case puts the Supreme Court back into the debate over the separation of church and state .

The case marks the court 's second major separation of church and state case in two years .

1equivalent

2,545

In 2001 , the number of death row inmates nationally fell for the first time in a generation .

In 2001 , the number of people on death row dropped for the first time in a decade .

1equivalent

2,546

The contract also includes a $ 200,000 buyout .

Perkins also had a $ 200,000 buyout clause in his contract .

1equivalent

2,548

Prosecutors contended that Mr. Durst had plotted the murder to assume Mr. Black 's identity .

Prosecutors maintained that Durst murdered Black to try to assume Black 's identity .

1equivalent

2,549

" The lives of American warfighters can be placed at direct risk through illegal transfer of military components , " said Defense Department Inspector General Joseph Schmitz .

" The lives of American war-fighters can be placed at direct risk through illegal transfer of military components , " Joseph Schmitz , Defence Department inspector general , said .

1equivalent

2,550

Thirty-eight percent of patients surveyed in five urban clinics believed the myth that cancer spreads when exposed to air during surgery , according to a poll to be published Tuesday .

Thirty-eight percent of cancer patients in five urban clinics believed the myth that the disease spreads when exposed to air during surgery , according to a survey .

1equivalent

2,552

For the first quarter , HP pulled in $ 2.94 billion and captured 27.9 percent of the market .

H-P came in second with nearly $ 3.32 billion in sales and 26 percent of the market 's revenue .

1equivalent

2,553

Still , Mauresmo has the confidence of having beaten Serena for the first time and also is buoyed by Venus Williams ' upset loss Sunday to Vera Zvonareva .

She has the confidence of having beaten her for the first time and she is buoyed by Venus Williams ' upset loss of two days ago .

1equivalent

2,554

The latest attack came just two days after three suicide bombers drove a truck loaded with explosives into a government office complex in northern Chechnya , killing 59 people .

The attacks came two days after suicide bombers detonated a truck bomb in a Government compound in northern Chechnya , killing 59 .

1equivalent

2,555

" I reliably receive reminders when my dog needs a vaccination , " writes Steinberg , of Johns Hopkins University .

" I reliably receive reminders when my dog needs a vaccination and when my car is due for maintenance , " he said .

0not_equivalent

2,556

In early afternoon trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 18.42 , or 0.2 percent , at 8,569.94 .

Since sinking to 2003 lows in early March , the Dow Jones industrial average has rallied 13.8 % .

0not_equivalent

2,557

The legislation opens the way for police and other personnel to be deployed to the Solomons and to carry out law enforcement functions .

" Once the legislation enters into force , it opens the way for police and other personnel to be deployed to Solomon Islands and to carry out law-enforcement functions .

1equivalent

2,558