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mrpc sentence1: In 1995 , Schwarzenegger expanded the program nationwide to serve 200,000 children in 15 cities , most who come from housing projects or homeless shelters . sentence2: In 1995 , Schwarzenegger expanded the program nationwide to 15 cities , serving 200,000 children , most of whom come from housing projects or homeless shelters .
equivalent
895
mrpc sentence1: A spokesman said : " Further testing is under way but at this stage , given the early detection , the outlook is positive . " sentence2: " Further testing is still under way , but at this stage , given the early detection , the outlook in such instances would be positive , " the specialist said yesterday .
equivalent
896
mrpc sentence1: Except for a few archaic characteristics , they are as recognizable as Hamlet 's poor Yorick . sentence2: Except for a few archaic characteristics , the skulls are readily recognizable .
equivalent
898
mrpc sentence1: He is a brother to three-year-old Mia , from Kate 's first marriage , to film producer Jim Threapleton . sentence2: Winslet , 28 , has a three-year-old daughter Mia by her first husband , British film producer Jim Threapleton .
not_equivalent
899
mrpc sentence1: Only two other countries , Germany and the Dominican Republic , have publicly expressed reservations , and Germany has since said it will sign it . sentence2: Only two other countries , the Dominican Republic and Germany , publicly expressed reservations about the treaty , and Germany has since said it will support the pact .
equivalent
900
mrpc sentence1: The settlement includes $ 4.1 million in attorneys ' fees and expenses . sentence2: Plaintiffs ' attorneys would get $ 4.1 million of the settlement .
equivalent
901
mrpc sentence1: It reports a mailing list of 50,000 and support from about 500 congregations and 50 bishops . sentence2: The group has the support of about 215 churches and an estimated 25 bishops .
not_equivalent
902
mrpc sentence1: Dick is going to be there as long as Dick wants to be there , " Reuters reports Langone as saying . sentence2: " Dick is going to be there as long as Dick wants to be there . "
equivalent
903
mrpc sentence1: The state has received 19 entries in a competition for a World Trade Center Memorial and is working with families of victims to select a winner . sentence2: The state has received 19 entries in that competition and is working with families of victims to select a winner .
equivalent
904
mrpc sentence1: However , John Clare , chief executive of the Dixons Group , expressed his disappointment . sentence2: John Clare , Dixons chief executive , objected to the Commission 's findings .
equivalent
905
mrpc sentence1: " The same three Response Team members also met with Monsignor Grass , who while manifestly repentant , admitted that the allegations were true . sentence2: " Monsignor Grass ... while manifestly repentant , admitted that the allegations were true , " the statement said .
not_equivalent
906
mrpc sentence1: U.S. manufacturing growth expanded for the third straight month in September but at a slower pace , according to a report released shortly after the opening bell . sentence2: US manufacturing grew for the third consecutive month in September , but at a slower rate than in previous months , according to a survey released Wednesday .
equivalent
907
mrpc sentence1: Microsoft has described the technology as " a brand new client platform for building smart , connected , media rich applications in Longhorn . " sentence2: Microsoft calls it : " A brand new client platform for building smart , connected , media-rich applications in Longhorn . "
equivalent
908
mrpc sentence1: But for more than a century , an untold amount of money intended for some of the nation 's poorest residents was lost , stolen or never collected . sentence2: For more than a century , an undetermined amount of money was lost , stolen , or never collected .
not_equivalent
909
mrpc sentence1: It is rare for a legal challenge to occur before a bill becomes law . sentence2: Experts say legal challenges are rare before a bill becomes law .
equivalent
910
mrpc sentence1: St. Paul Chairman and Chief Executive Jay S. Fishman , 51 , will be CEO of the combined company . sentence2: Jay Fishman , 51 , chairman and chief executive of St Paul , will be chief executive of the combined company .
equivalent
911
mrpc sentence1: There are now 37 active probable cases in the GTA , compared with 70 cases on June 6 . sentence2: And , globally , the number of active probable cases has declined to 573 .
not_equivalent
912
mrpc sentence1: The constitutionality of outlawing partial birth abortion is not an open question . sentence2: Defenders of the partial birth abortion ban downplayed the legal challenges .
not_equivalent
913
mrpc sentence1: " It should have reported that it was sailing with an atomic bomb cargo , " Anomeritis said , referring to the quantity of explosives on board . sentence2: " It should have declared that it was sailing with a cargo that was like an atomic bomb , " said Anomeritis .
equivalent
914
mrpc sentence1: Mr. Bergonzi was the finance chief from 1995 until his departure in 1999 , and was intimately involved in the alleged scheme to pump up Rite Aid 's earnings . sentence2: Mr. Bergonzi was the chief financial officer from 1995 until his departure , and was intimately involved in many of the alleged schemes to pump up Rite Aid 's earnings .
equivalent
915
mrpc sentence1: The Aspen Fire had charred more than 12,400 acres by today on Mount Lemmon just north of Tucson , and more than 250 homes had been destroyed . sentence2: The fire has so far charred 11,400 acres on Mount Lemmon just north of Tucson , and more than 250 homes have been destroyed .
equivalent
916
mrpc sentence1: They said he would be open to letting that license go to the city of Chicago . sentence2: Schafer said the governor would be open to offering that last license for a riverboat in Chicago .
equivalent
917
mrpc sentence1: It argued that such access " is not required by domestic or international law and should not be treated as a precedent . " sentence2: The Pentagon statement said that allowing Hamdi access to a lawyer " is not required by domestic or international law and should not be treated as a precedent . "
equivalent
918
mrpc sentence1: The male eagle was found by a zookeeper early Thursday , suffering from severe puncture wounds in his abdomen . sentence2: The 21-year-old eagle , found by a zookeeper early Thursday , had severe puncture wounds to his abdomen and back , spokeswoman Julie Mason said .
equivalent
919
mrpc sentence1: He served as a marine in the Second World War and afterward began submitting articles to magazines . sentence2: After serving as a marine in World War II , he began submitting articles to magazines .
equivalent
920
mrpc sentence1: The Legislature on Wednesday sent Gov. Jeb Bush a bill it hopes will lower malpractice insurance rates and keep doctors from limiting their practices or moving out of state . sentence2: The Legislature on Wednesday approved a bill that caps damages received by medical malpractice plaintiffs in the hopes it will lower insurance rates and help the state retain doctors .
not_equivalent
921
mrpc sentence1: In Taiwan , the capital 's mayor and other officials handed out free thermometers in a islandwide ``take-your-temperature ' ' campaign Sunday , amid evidence that containment efforts were also paying off . sentence2: In Taiwan , officials handed out free thermometers in an island-wide ``take-your-temperature ' ' campaign amid signs containment efforts were paying off .
equivalent
922
mrpc sentence1: Lawtey is not the first faith-based program in Florida 's prison system . sentence2: But Lawtey is the first entire prison to take that path .
not_equivalent
923
mrpc sentence1: American forces here organized the elections , which officials say are important steps toward establishing democracy in Iraq . sentence2: U.S. forces organized the elections , which officials said were a step toward establishing democracy in the nation .
equivalent
925
mrpc sentence1: Negotiators talked with the boy for about an hour and a half , Bragdon said . sentence2: Negotiators talked with the boy for more than an hour , and SWAT officers surrounded the classroom , Bragdon said .
not_equivalent
926
mrpc sentence1: " If draining the ponds in Maryland will help further establish [ his ] innocence , we welcome it . sentence2: If draining the ponds in Maryland will further help establish Steve 's innocence , we welcome it . "
equivalent
927
mrpc sentence1: But Cruz resembled a police sketch of the suspect and had injuries consistent with what police expected from the struggle he had with the girl 's mother , Lansdowne said . sentence2: Cruz looked like a police sketch of the suspect and had injuries consistent with what police expected from the struggle he had with Jennette 's mother , Chief William Lansdowne said .
equivalent
928
mrpc sentence1: Passed in 1999 but never put into effect , the law would have made it illegal for bar and restaurant patrons to light up . sentence2: Passed in 1999 but never put into effect , the smoking law would have prevented bar and restaurant patrons from lighting up , but exempted private clubs from the regulation .
not_equivalent
929
mrpc sentence1: A number below 50 suggests contraction in the manufacturing sector , while a number above that indicates expansion . sentence2: A reading above 50 suggests growth in the sector , while a number below that level indicates contraction .
equivalent
930
mrpc sentence1: Half of the women were given a daily dose of the drug and half took a placebo . sentence2: Half the women received a daily tablet of the combination oestrogen plus progestin while the rest were given a placebo .
equivalent
931
mrpc sentence1: It would be difficult to overestimate the potential dangers of the Remote Procedure Call ( RPC ) vulnerability . sentence2: The flaw involves the Remote Procedure Call ( RPC ) protocol , which deals with inter-computer communications .
not_equivalent
932
mrpc sentence1: Mr. Bloomberg later told reporters that the agreement " will be a compromise , like the real world requires . " sentence2: " It will be a compromise , like the real world requires , " he said .
equivalent
933
mrpc sentence1: The man , who entered the post office in Lakeside shortly before 3 p.m. , gave up to deputies about 6 : 30 p.m. sentence2: The man had entered the post office on Woodside Avenue at Maine Avenue shortly before 3 p.m.
not_equivalent
934
mrpc sentence1: Rock singer Ozzy Osbourne , recovering from a quad bike crash , is conscious and joking in his hospital bed , his daughter Kelly said tonight . sentence2: Doctors hope rock singer Ozzy Osbourne , who is recovering from a quad bike crash , will begin breathing unassisted again soon , they said today .
not_equivalent
935
mrpc sentence1: The New York senator 's new book , " Living History , " appears a certain bestseller . sentence2: Hillary Clinton , the New York senator and former first lady , has a book out Monday titled Living History .
not_equivalent
936
mrpc sentence1: IBM is also " pursuing membership in the group " and plans to be an active participant , according to the CELF statement . sentence2: CELF said IBM is pursuing membership and plans to be an active participant in the forum .
equivalent
937
mrpc sentence1: Through Thursday , Oracle said 34.75 million PeopleSoft shares had been tendered . sentence2: Some 34.7 million shares have been tendered , Oracle said in a statement .
equivalent
938
mrpc sentence1: The company 's chief executive retired and chief financial officer resigned . sentence2: A third executive , chief operating officer David Glenn was fired .
not_equivalent
939
mrpc sentence1: The FBI is trying to determine when White House officials and members of the vice president ’ s staff first focused on Wilson and learned about his wife ’ s employment at the agency . sentence2: The FBI is trying to determine when White House officials and members of the vice president 's staff focused on Wilson and learned about his wife 's employment .
equivalent
940
mrpc sentence1: The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Markets composite index added 1.16 points to 1,504.04 . sentence2: The Nasdaq Composite index , full of technology stocks , was lately up around 18 points .
not_equivalent
941
mrpc sentence1: He will replace Ron Dittemore , who announced his resignation April 23 . sentence2: Dittemore announced his plans to resign on April 23 .
not_equivalent
942
mrpc sentence1: Pen Hadow , who became the first person to reach the geographic North Pole unsupported from Canada , has just over two days of rations left . sentence2: Pen Hadow became the first man last week to reach the geographic North Pole on an unsupported trek through Canada , a journey of about 770 km .
not_equivalent
943
mrpc sentence1: Many of the victims had been headed home for R & R or emergency leave when they were killed . sentence2: Many of the victims of Sunday 's attack were headed out of Iraq for R & R or emergency leave .
not_equivalent
944
mrpc sentence1: The face of President Saddam Hussein was added to Iraqi currency after the 1991 Gulf War . sentence2: Saddam 's portrait was added to Iraq 's currency after the Gulf War .
equivalent
945
mrpc sentence1: " It 's safe to assume that the Senate is prepared to pass some form of cap , " King said . sentence2: Its safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of a cap .... The level of it is to be debated .
not_equivalent
946
mrpc sentence1: He was also accused of masterminding bombings that killed 22 people in Manila in December 2000 . sentence2: During interrogation , he admitted that he helped organise and carry out near-simultaneous bombings that killed 22 people in Manila in December 2000 .
not_equivalent
947
mrpc sentence1: The Nikkei average ended trading down 1.83 percent at 10,310.04 , a four-week low . sentence2: The Nikkei average .N225 was down 1.83 percent or 192.25 points at 10,310.04 , its lowest close since August 28 .
equivalent
948
mrpc sentence1: That exploit works on unpatched Windows 2000 machines with Service Pack 3 and 4 . sentence2: Both Counterpane and iDefense contend that the exploit works effectively against Windows 2000 systems running Service Pack 3 and 4 .
equivalent
949
mrpc sentence1: The center has a budget of $ 45 million , most of which will be spent on research and testing , Bridges said . sentence2: The safety center has a $ 45 million budget for its first year , much of which will be spent on tests and analyses .
equivalent
950
mrpc sentence1: Out of the nearly $ 20 billion , $ 18.6 billion is earmarked for reconstruction of Iraq and $ 1.2 billion for Afghanistan . sentence2: The $ 87 billion budget includes $ 51 billion for military operations in Iraq , another $ 20 billion for reconstruction and about $ 11 billion for Afghanistan .
not_equivalent
951
mrpc sentence1: " For me , the Lewinsky imbroglio seemed like just another vicious scandal manufactured by political opponents , " according to extracts released yesterday . sentence2: " For me , the Lewinsky imbroglio seemed like just another vicious scandal manufactured by political opponents , " Mrs Clinton writes .
equivalent
952
mrpc sentence1: Associated Press Writer Sara Kugler contributed to this report from New York City . sentence2: Associated Press Writer Michael Gormley contributed to this report from Albany .
not_equivalent
953
mrpc sentence1: That compares with a profit of $ 1 million , or breakeven , on $ 1.39 billion in revenue during the same period last year . sentence2: Total revenue for the second quarter was $ 1.48 billion , up 7 % from $ 1.39 billion in the same period last year .
not_equivalent
954
mrpc sentence1: The company reported quarterly revenue of $ 388.1 million , compared with $ 318.5 million in the same period a year ago . sentence2: That compared with a loss of $ 55.4 million , or $ 4.92 per share in the same period a year earlier .
not_equivalent
955
mrpc sentence1: The study was presented yesterday in Chicago at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America . sentence2: Both sets of findings were presented Monday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago .
equivalent
956
mrpc sentence1: Under the plan , Maine would act as a " pharmacy benefit manager " to lower the cost of prescription drugs . sentence2: Under Maine Rx , which state lawmakers approved in 2000 , Maine would act as a " pharmacy benefit manager " to lower the cost of prescription drugs .
not_equivalent
957
mrpc sentence1: " The impact of increased prices has only begun to be seen in the financial numbers of the company , " Noranda president and chief executive officer Derek Pannell said . sentence2: " The impact of increased prices has only begun to be seen in the financial numbers of the company , " president and CEO Derek Pannell said in a statement .
equivalent
958
mrpc sentence1: In exchange , North Korea would be required to end its nuclear weapons program . sentence2: " In return we expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons . "
equivalent
959
mrpc sentence1: Nine years ago , they were married by a justice of the peace . sentence2: His wife , married to Moore by a justice of the peace , started planning her dream wedding .
not_equivalent
960
mrpc sentence1: Thousands of people in the South of England caught a glimpse of a lunar eclipse as they gazed up at the sky on Saturday night . sentence2: Thousands of people in the South of England caught a glimpse of the lunar eclipse as they gazed up at the night sky early today .
equivalent
961
mrpc sentence1: The rats that consumed the tomato powder had a 26 percent lower risk of prostate cancer death than the control rats , researchers found . sentence2: Rats on the tomato powder diet had a 26 percent lower risk of prostate cancer death than the control rats , allowing for diet restriction .
not_equivalent
962
mrpc sentence1: It is a national concern that will touch virtually every American , " Abraham said . sentence2: The impact of natural-gas shortages " will touch virtually every American , " Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham warned yesterday .
equivalent
963
mrpc sentence1: It will also unveil a version of its Windows Server 2003 operating system tuned specifically for storage devices . sentence2: It also unveiled an update to its Windows Server 2003 operating system , which is tuned specifically for storage devices .
equivalent
964
mrpc sentence1: At 12 , Lionel Tate was charged with first-degree murder over the death of Tiffany Eunick . sentence2: Tate was 12 when he was charged with beating Tiffany Eunick , 6 , to death in July 1999 .
equivalent
965
mrpc sentence1: About 1,417 schools statewide receive Title I money . sentence2: That applies only to schools that get federal Title I money .
not_equivalent
967
mrpc sentence1: Now , nearly two years later , Mallard prepares for trial on charges of murder and tampering with evidence . sentence2: Chante Jawaon Mallard , 27 , is charged with murder and tampering with evidence .
equivalent
969
mrpc sentence1: In Nairobi , Kenya , the Very Rev. Peter Karanja , provost of All Saints Cathedral , said the U.S. Episcopal Church " is alienating itself from the Anglican Communion . " sentence2: The Episcopal Church ' ' is alienating itself from the Anglican Communion , ' ' said the Very Rev. Peter Karanja , provost of the All Saints Cathedral , in Nairobi .
equivalent
970
mrpc sentence1: Recall backers say they have collected 1,600,000 signatures , approaching twice the 897,158 needed to force an election . sentence2: Recall proponents say they have turned in nearly twice the number of necessary signatures .
equivalent
971
mrpc sentence1: The book , called " Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them : A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right , " hits stores this weekend . sentence2: Fox was seeking an injunction to halt distribution of " Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them : A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right . "
not_equivalent
972
mrpc sentence1: Selenski had previously spent seven years in prison on a bank robbery conviction . sentence2: Selenski had served about seven years in prison for bank robbery .
equivalent
973
mrpc sentence1: The decision was among the most significant steps toward deregulation undertaken during the Bush administration . sentence2: The decision is among the far-reaching deregulatory actions made during the Bush administration .
equivalent
975
mrpc sentence1: " For us , that doesn 't make a difference - the sexual orientation , " Archbishop Tutu said in the black urban centre of Soweto . sentence2: " For us that doesn 't make a difference , the sexual orientation , " Tutu told Reuters Television in South Africa 's sprawling Soweto township .
equivalent
976
mrpc sentence1: Around 9 : 00 a.m. EDT ( 1300 GMT ) , the euro was at $ 1.1566 against the dollar , up 0.07 percent on the day . sentence2: Against the Swiss franc the dollar was at 1.3289 francs , up 0.5 percent on the day .
not_equivalent
977
mrpc sentence1: Sony 's portfolio gives subscribers a variety of personalized services including the ability to download and experience images , ring tones , music videos and other music entertainment services . sentence2: Sony Music 's portfolio of products and services currently enable carriers to offer subscribers the ability to download images , ring tones , music videos and other entertainment services .
equivalent
979
mrpc sentence1: He said the local organized crime police were investigating a suspect , but he would not confirm if it was the 24-year-old cited by Bitdefender . sentence2: He said the local organized crime police were investigating a suspect , but he would not say if it was Ciobanu .
equivalent
980
mrpc sentence1: Previously , it had reported a profit of $ 12 million , or 0 cents a share , for that period . sentence2: Previously , it had reported a small profit of $ 12 million , or break-even on a per-share basis , for the period .
not_equivalent
981
mrpc sentence1: The life expectancy for boys born in 2001 was 74.4 years , up two years since 1990 . sentence2: According to the report , average life expectancy has increased by nearly two years since 1990 .
not_equivalent
982
mrpc sentence1: Big Blue says the SEC calls the action a fact-finding investigation and has not reached any conclusions related to this matter . sentence2: The SEC specifically advised IBM that this is a fact-finding investigation and that it has not reached any conclusions related to this matter .
equivalent
984
mrpc sentence1: They were held under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 on suspicion of involvement in the commission , preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism . sentence2: Badat was arrested under section 41 of the Terrorism Act β€œ on suspicion of involvement in the commission , preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism , ” Scotland Yard confirmed .
equivalent
985
mrpc sentence1: Starting on Saturday , every computer infected with MSBlast is expected to start flooding Microsoft 's Windows Update service with legitimate-looking connection requests . sentence2: Starting on Aug. 16 , every computer infected with MBlast will start flooding Microsoft 's Windows Update service with legitimate-looking connection requests .
equivalent
986
mrpc sentence1: " We see the First Amendment to protect religious liberty , not crush religious liberty , " said Patrick Mahoney , director of the Christian Defense Coalition . sentence2: " We put the call out , " said the Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney , director of the Christian Defense Coalition .
not_equivalent
987
mrpc sentence1: Florida 's Third District Court of Appeal saidon Wednesdaythe original proceedings were " irretrievably tainted " by misconduct by lawyers representing the class . sentence2: Florida ’ s Third District Court of Appeal said on Wednesday the original proceedings were β€œ irretrievably tainted ” by misconduct by attorneys for the class .
equivalent
988
mrpc sentence1: Courant Staff Writers Matt Eagan and Ken Davis contributed to this story . sentence2: Courant Staff Writer Jeff Goldberg contributed to this story .
not_equivalent
989
mrpc sentence1: In addition , the committee noted , " while spending is firming , the labour market has been weakening " . sentence2: " The evidence accumulated over the intermeeting period confirms that spending is firming , although the labor market has been weakening .
equivalent
991
mrpc sentence1: Nigeria and other African oil producers are increasingly important in U.S. plans to lessen dependence on Middle Eastern suppliers for its energy security . sentence2: Nigeria and other African producers are increasingly important in the former Texas oilman 's plans to lessen dependence on Middle Eastern suppliers for energy security .
equivalent
992
mrpc sentence1: Appeals had kept him on death row longer than anyone else in the U.S. , AP said . sentence2: Isaacs had been on death row longer than anyone in the nation .
not_equivalent
993
mrpc sentence1: While many likely now will quit – as millions of women already have – Soltes said she likely will continue to prescribe the supplements for relief of change-of-life symptoms . sentence2: While many likely now will quit - as millions of women already have - Soltes said she is likely to continue prescribing the supplements for relief of change-of-life symptoms .
equivalent
994
mrpc sentence1: The federal and local governments remained largely shut down in the aftermath of Hurricane Isabel , as were schools , and much of the region 's transportation network was slowed . sentence2: In the aftermath of Hurricane Isabel , federal and local governments remained shut down , as did schools and many businesses .
not_equivalent
995
mrpc sentence1: Ursel Reisen confirmed it operated the coach , but gave no details other than to say the passengers were of mixed ages . sentence2: Ursel Reisen confirmed it had been operating the coach , but declined to give details of the passengers other than to say they were of mixed ages .
equivalent
996
mrpc sentence1: But he is the only candidate who has won national labor endorsements so far , picking up his 11th union on Tuesday when the United Steelworkers of America endorsed him . sentence2: But he is the only candidate who has won national labor endorsements so far , picking up his 11th on Tuesday .
not_equivalent
997
mrpc sentence1: The judge also refused to postpone the trial date of Sept . 29 . sentence2: Obus also denied a defense motion to postpone the Sept . 29 trial date .
equivalent
998
mrpc sentence1: Regardless , its first quarter saw a profit of $ 721 million , or 29 cents , on revenue of $ 17.9 billion . sentence2: Analysts expected earnings of 27 cents a share on revenue of $ 17.7 billion , Thomson First Call says .
not_equivalent
999
mrpc sentence1: Under the proposal , Slocan shareholders will get 1.3147 Canfor shares for each common share . sentence2: Under a proposed plan of arrangement , Slocan shareholders will receive 1.3147 Canfor shares for every Slocan share they own .
equivalent
1,000
mrpc sentence1: BellSouth also added 654,000 net long-distance customers in the third quarter . sentence2: BellSouth added 111,000 DSL customers during the quarter to reach a total of 1.3m subscribers .
not_equivalent
1,001
mrpc sentence1: The day after Wilkie resigned , Howard said in a televised address that Iraq possessed " chemical and biological weapons capable of causing death and destruction on a mammoth scale " . sentence2: In a televised address back in March , Mr Howard declared Iraq had weapons capable of " causing death and destruction on a mammoth scale " .
equivalent
1,002