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The US investment bank said : " We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive . " | " We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive , " Goldman said . | 1equivalent
| 3,000 |
Available in June , Bare Metal Restore 4.6 costs $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client for new customers . | Bare Metal Restore 4.6 will be available in mid-June , said Veritas , and will cost $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client . | 1equivalent
| 3,001 |
Both Estrada and Honasan have denied any involvement in the failed military rebellion . | Mr Estrada has denied any involvement in the plot . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,002 |
But the country is scrambling to prevent it spreading to the vast countryside where most of its 1.3 billion people live . | China is scrambling to stop the disease from spreading to the countryside , where most of its 1.3 billion people live . | 1equivalent
| 3,004 |
But labor leaders said it was often difficult for these Americans to join a union because many employers fought organizing efforts . | But labor leaders say it is often hard for these people to join a union because many employers aggressively fight organizing efforts . | 1equivalent
| 3,005 |
Australia 's view on Zimbabwe " will not be changing , irrespective of the views of other countries , " he said . | Before the commitee was formed , Mr Howard was defiant , saying Australia 's view on Zimbabwe " will not be changing , irrespective of the views of other countries " . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,006 |
The Democratic primary results have a margin of error of plus or minus 6.1 percentage points . | The Democratic sample has an error margin of plus or minus 6.1 percent . | 1equivalent
| 3,007 |
Advertising revenue at the FT newspaper was down 18 percent in the first half and circulation was down 5 percent . | Advertising revenue at the Financial Times was down about 18 percent in the first half and recent months have seen little improvement . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,008 |
" We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 , " said a statement by Michael A. Cardozo , the city 's corporation counsel . | He added that : " We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 . " | 1equivalent
| 3,009 |
Samuel Waksal , ImClone 's former CEO , recently began serving a prison sentence of more than seven years for securities fraud . | Waksal , who pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges , recently began serving a prison sentence of more than seven years . | 1equivalent
| 3,011 |
Scotland Yard said the three were charged under the Anti-Terrorism , Crime and Security Act 2001 , with alleged failure to disclose information about acts of terrorism . | Scotland Yard said in a statement it had charged a 46-year-old man and two women aged 27 and 35 with failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism . | 1equivalent
| 3,012 |
In Virginia , Mr. Kilgore , a Republican , accused the court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens . " | The Virginia attorney-general , Jerry Kilgore , accused the Supreme Court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens " . | 1equivalent
| 3,014 |
The deal will combine Adobe 's Form Server , Form Designer and Reader products with IBM 's DB2 Content Manager and DB2 CommonStore products . | Big Blue will integrate Adobe 's Form Server , Form Designer and Reader products with its DB2 Content Manager and DB2 CommonStore products designed for businesses . | 1equivalent
| 3,015 |
The research is set to change how the public and doctors check for melanomas . | Now research by Melbourne 's Alfred Hospital will change how the public and doctors check for melanomas . | 1equivalent
| 3,016 |
Spider-Man snatched $ 114.7 million in its debut last year and went on to capture $ 403.7 million . | Spider-Man , rated PG-13 , snatched $ 114.7 million in its first weekend and went on to take in $ 403.7 million . | 1equivalent
| 3,017 |
In Las Vegas , agents entered two clubs — Cheetah 's and Jaguars — along with Galardi Enterprises , an office atop a bar and pool hall in downtown Las Vegas . | In Las Vegas , federal agents stormed two clubs - Cheetah 's and Jaguars - along with Galardi Enterprises , an office atop a bar in downtown . | 1equivalent
| 3,018 |
The announcements were made at the International Broadcasting Convention ( IBC ) in Amsterdam . | The submission was on Monday , but the announcement was made Friday at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,019 |
Because of the holiday period , the agency will not release data from the period since Dec. 27 until today . | Because of the holidays , CDC is not releasing data from the period since Dec. 27 until today . | 1equivalent
| 3,020 |
IBM said it believes that the investigation arose from a separate SEC investigation of a customer of IBM 's Retail Store Solutions unit , which markets and sells point-of-sale products . | The company added : " IBM believes that the investigation arises from a separate investigation by the SEC of a customer of IBM 's Retail Store Solutions unit . | 1equivalent
| 3,022 |
" I think the financial diplomacy here of the sort that we are engaged in is the surest course to get the result we want . " | " The financial diplomacy we 're engaged in is the surest course to get what we want , " Mr. Snow said . | 1equivalent
| 3,023 |
" No , what I do is I answer questions as to whether or not the help that is available is being delivered , " Bush said . | " Now I want to know whether or not the help that is available is being expedited and made available . | 1equivalent
| 3,024 |
Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through . | Since then , Texas Gov. Rick Perry has called two special sessions trying to push the measure through . | 1equivalent
| 3,025 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 4.95 points , or 0.33 percent , at 1,486.14 . | The more broadly based Nasdaq Telecommunications Index rose 0.7 percent . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,026 |
" The difference is just something called the tuner , which is a very small piece of equipment . " | The only difference is a tuner , a small piece of electronics . " | 1equivalent
| 3,027 |
When the butterflies were exposed to constant light , they flew directly towards the sun , presumably because they no longer had any sense of time . | And when butterflies were exposed to constant light , they flew directly toward the sun , apparently having lost their sense of time . | 1equivalent
| 3,028 |
They said he organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states . | Agents described Carlow , 50 , as a " major player ' ' who organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states . | 1equivalent
| 3,029 |
In addition , David Jones will pay him $ 10 million to take over the Foodchain leases . | DJs will pay homewares and furniture group Freedom $ 10 million to take over the Foodchain store leases . | 1equivalent
| 3,030 |
Indeed , Mr. Weill , a self-described workaholic , said he planned to remain very involved in the company . | Still , Mr. Weill will remain very much a power at the company . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,031 |
Tisha Kresler , a spokeswoman for Global Crossing , declined to comment . | A Global Crossing representative had no immediate comment . | 1equivalent
| 3,032 |
The agreement between architect Daniel Libeskind and representatives of developer Larry Silverstein gives architect David Childs the lead role in developing the " Freedom Tower . " | The collaboration gives architect David Childs , who has done extensive work with Silverstein , the lead role in developing the tower , which is to be the world 's tallest . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,033 |
O 'Keefe declined to discuss whether such photos from spy satellites might have been able to detect the small crack in the wing . | O 'Keefe declined to discuss whether such photos would have enough resolution to detect small cracks in the wing panels . | 1equivalent
| 3,034 |
Residents forced out of their homes on Sunday returned Monday , many to floods in their basements or lower floors . | Residents of 220 homes forced out of their houses Sunday returned Monday , many to flooded basements or lower floors . | 1equivalent
| 3,035 |
Initial reports indicated the shots had been fired from inside a mosque . | According to Central Command 's initial reports , the attackers fired from a mosque in the city . | 1equivalent
| 3,036 |
Last week , the executive committee of the Board of Trustees issued a no-confidence vote in Goldin . | But last week the executive committee of the board of trustees gave him a vote of no confidence . | 1equivalent
| 3,037 |
Mahmud controlled access to Saddam for everyone but immediate family members , Pentagon officials said . | Mahmud controlled access to Saddam and was frequently at his side . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,038 |
Manfred Bischoff , EADS co-chairman and also a member of the management board of DaimlerChrysler , said both EPI and Pratt & Whitney had presented " excellent proposals . | Manfred Bischoff , EADS co-chairman and a member of DaimlerChrysler 's management board , said EPI and P & W had presented " excellent proposals . | 1equivalent
| 3,039 |
The TAAD and SAR-x chips are priced from $ 125 to $ 300 in quantities of 10,000 . | The products are priced at $ 575 and $ 295 in quantities of 10,000 . | 1equivalent
| 3,040 |
The findings are being published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine . | The findings are published in the July 1st issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine . | 1equivalent
| 3,041 |
The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index shed 5.20 , or 0.6 percent , to 924.42 as of 9 : 33 a.m. in New York . | The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 . | 1equivalent
| 3,042 |
D 'Cunha said , from a science standpoint , Toronto 's last case was April 19 , so the all-clear day was actually yesterday . | He said , from a science standpoint , the city 's last case was April 19 , so the all clear day was actually yesterday . | 1equivalent
| 3,043 |
Mike Austreng , editor of the weekly Cold Spring Record , said he saw one wounded student taken from the school by helicopter . | Mike Austreng , the editor of the weekly Cold Spring Record , said he saw one wounded person airlifted from the school and another taken away by ambulance . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,044 |
They describe themselves as " lifelong non-smokers whose primary interest is an accurate determination of the health effects of tobacco " . | The journal says : " Both are lifelong non-smokers whose primary interest is an accurate determination of the health effects of tobacco . " | 1equivalent
| 3,045 |
A photograph of the doctor 's son , Ariel , holding the guitar appeared in the National Enquirer two weeks after Harrison 's death . | A picture of the doctor 's son holding the guitar appeared in the National Enquirer just two weeks after George died . | 1equivalent
| 3,046 |
Inamed shares closed down nearly 12 percent on Nasdaq , where it was one of the top percentage losers . | Inamed shares dropped as much as about 16 percent on Nasdaq , where it was one of the top percentage losers . | 1equivalent
| 3,047 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 21.35 points , or 1.33 percent , to 1,624.91 . | The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 5.16 points , or 0.32 percent , at 1,590.75 , breaking a six-day string of gains . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,048 |
Before completion , the group will take surplus cash of 16.5m from TCG to reduce its net borrowings . | Prior to completion , CCG said it will also extract surplus cash of $ 27 million to reduce net borrowings . | 1equivalent
| 3,049 |
Delta personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were scrambling all day to find alternate flights -- even on other airlines , when necessary -- to move the inconvenienced passengers . | Delta personnel at Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport scrambled all day to find alternate flights -- including seats on other airlines -- to move the inconvenienced passengers . | 1equivalent
| 3,050 |
" Based on that review , I have concluded that CEO & President Greg Parseghian and General Counsel Maud Mater should be replaced , " said Falcon in a statement . | Based on that review , I have concluded that CEO and President Greg Parseghian and General Counsel Maud Mater should be replaced , " Falcon said . | 1equivalent
| 3,051 |
For the year , Marvell expects revenue of $ 760 million to $ 790 million . | Marvell Technology also reported revenue of $ 168.3 million , exceeding the First Call estimate of $ 162.6 million . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,052 |
In trading on the New York Stock Exchange , Kraft shares fell 25 cents to close at $ 32.30 . | Kraft 's shares fell 25 cents to close at $ 32.30 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
| 3,053 |
The European Union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 ; the United States is now demanding that the EU end its ban . | The union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 after many consumers feared health risks . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,054 |
Stealing identities and credit card numbers with bogus e-mail and websites that appear to come from legitimate companies is an increasing problem on the Internet , federal officials warned Monday . | Stealing identities and credit-card numbers with bogus e-mail and Web sites that appear to come from legitimate companies is an increasing problem on the Internet , federal officials warned yesterday . | 1equivalent
| 3,055 |
He was listed last night in critical but stable condition at Kings County Hospital Center , police said . | That victim , a New Jersey resident , was in critical but stable condition at the hospital . | 1equivalent
| 3,056 |
Investigators have meticulously looked into virtually every aspect of Campbell 's personal and financial affairs , Campbell has acknowledged . | Investigators continue to probe virtually every aspect of Campbell 's personal and financial affairs , the former mayor has said . | 1equivalent
| 3,057 |
For the full 12-month period ending June 30 , advanced services lines of all technology types increased by 56 percent . | For the full year period ending June 30 , 2003 , high-speed lines increased by 45 percent . | 1equivalent
| 3,058 |
On Sunday August 3 , the House of Deputies voted nearly 2-1 in favor of the Reverend Gene Robinson of New Hampshire . | On Tuesday in Minneapolis , the House of Bishops gave final approval on a 62-43 vote for the Rev. V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire to become bishop . | 1equivalent
| 3,059 |
Federal officials gave the DPS officer an FAA number to call to initiate lost-aircraft procedures . | Federal officials then gave the Texas DPS officer a number to call at the FAA to initiate lost aircraft procedures . | 1equivalent
| 3,060 |
After 26 hours of surgery and a year of anticipation , the boys were separated Sunday at Children 's Medical Center of Dallas . | Two-year-old Egyptian twin boys , born with their heads conjoined , have been separated after 26 hours of surgery at the Children 's Medical Centre in Dallas . | 1equivalent
| 3,061 |
But the settlement also defers any payment to investors , potentially for years , until the securities lawsuits against the brokerage firms are resolved . | Any payment to investors will be delayed , potentially for years , until the securities lawsuits against the brokerage firms are resolved . | 1equivalent
| 3,062 |
" The GPL violates the U.S. Constitution , together with copyright , antitrust and export control laws , " SCO Group said in an answer filed to an IBM court filing . | " The GPL violates the U.S. Constitution , together with copyright , antitrust and export control laws , " states SCO in documents filed with the U.S. District Court for Utah . | 1equivalent
| 3,063 |
The Nasdaq composite index dropped 33.90 , or 2.1 percent , to 1,610.82 , having risen 1.1 percent last week . | The Nasdaq composite index rose 16.74 , or 1 percent , to 1,650.75 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,064 |
Elsewhere in Europe , Philips was up 4.6 percent after raising its targets for chip sales on Friday . | Elsewhere in Europe , Philips was up 3.8 percent after saying on Friday it was seeing positive developments with its U.S. dollar sales . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,065 |
Police searched Tanzi 's home near Parma on Wednesday , and prosecutors had sought to interrogate him that day only to find he had left Italy for an undisclosed foreign country . | Magistrates searched Tanzi 's home near Parma on Wednesday and tried to question him the same day , only to find he had left Italy for an undisclosed foreign country . | 1equivalent
| 3,066 |
The rule bars groups from airing ads that promote , support , attack or oppose a candidate at any time . | It upheld fallback rules that bar the same groups from airing ads that promote , support , attack or oppose a candidate at any time . | 1equivalent
| 3,067 |
Last year , Cuban officials said none of nearly two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas on time to attend the Grammys in Los Angeles . | Cuban officials said that last year none of about two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas in time to attend the Latin Grammys . | 1equivalent
| 3,068 |
The 244th Engineer Battalion has been clearing rubble , building playgrounds and restoring irrigation in Iraq , the military said . | The battalion has been clearing rubble , building playgrounds and restoring irrigation in Iraq , military officials told The Associated Press . | 1equivalent
| 3,069 |
Xerox shares closed at $ 11.45 , up 2 cents on the New York Stock Exchange . | Xerox shares rose 2 cents to close at $ 11.45 on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
| 3,070 |
It may suggest that the exchange give up its regulatory powers . | It has no jurisdiction over his pay but does oversee the exchange 's regulatory powers . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,071 |
At midday Saturday , automatic gunfire rattled windows in the Qadesiyah neighborhood , a largely Arab area that borders a Kurdish quarter . | Automatic gunfire rattled windows in the Qadesiya neighborhood at midday today , a largely Arab area that borders a Kurdish quarter . | 1equivalent
| 3,072 |
Southwest , the largest U.S. discount airline , said Friday that inspections of its fleet of 385 planes had found no additional items . | Southwest said it completed inspections of its entire fleet of 385 aircraft and found no additional items . | 1equivalent
| 3,073 |
The vulnerability affects Windows NT 4.0 , NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition , XP and 2000 , as well as Windows Server 2003 . | Microsoft issued a patch for the vulnerability , which affects Windows NT 4.0 , Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition , Windows 2000 , Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,074 |
The FBI later learned that two of the hijackers had lived near Awadallah in San Diego . | The government charged that Awadallah knew both hijackers when they lived in the San Diego area . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,075 |
" We need to change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual . " | He urged employees to " avoid complacency " and to " change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual . " | 0not_equivalent
| 3,076 |
The panel said some of NASA 's cameras were obsolete and others no longer have a good view , because of civilian buildings built near them . | Others no longer have a good view , it said , because of civilian buildings built near them . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,077 |
Both companies automate many channels , though XM has some live programming , and Sirius airs live in-studio performances and interviews . | Both companies automate many channels , although XM has some live programming anchored by disc jockeys who can field requests , and Sirius airs live in-studio performances and interviews . | 1equivalent
| 3,078 |
The national denomination of the Episcopal Church , with 2.3 million members , is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Anglican Communion . | The Episcopal Church , with 2.3 million members , is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion , which has 77 million adherents . | 1equivalent
| 3,079 |
That means that if the planet is in a season , it will continue to brighten for the next 20 years . | If what scientists are observing is truly seasonal change , the planet will continue to brighten for another 20 years . | 1equivalent
| 3,080 |
Neighboring Canada has just decided to legalize same-sex marriage , and they have high hopes that Massachusetts ' supreme court will take a similar step soon . | Canada has just decided to legalize same-sex marriage , and they have high hope that Massachusetts ' high court will take a similar step within a few weeks . | 1equivalent
| 3,081 |
Excluding food and energy costs , the core CPI was up 0.1 percent last month , compared to a rise of 0.2 percent in July . | Excluding food and energy costs , the core CPI is seen rising 0.2 percent , matching the July figure . | 1equivalent
| 3,082 |
The matriarch - who celebrates her 81st birthday next month - was yesterday thanked for her generosity by model and actor Sarah O 'Hare , the National Breast Cancer Foundation patron . | The matriarch , who celebrates her 81st birthday next month , was thanked personally yesterday for her generosity by actress Sarah O 'Hare , National Breast Cancer Foundation patron . | 1equivalent
| 3,083 |
The researchers at Imperial College London had previously shown that the hormone could suppress the appetites of lean people . | Bloom and his colleagues had previously shown that the hormone , PYY3-36 , could curb the appetites of lean people . | 1equivalent
| 3,084 |
Voyager 2 , also launched in 1977 , lags some 1.6 billion miles behind Voyager 1 . | Voyager 1 was launched on September 5 , 1977 , 16 days after its companion , Voyager 2 . | 1equivalent
| 3,085 |
The film stars James Brolin as Mr. Reagan and Judy Davis as Mrs. Reagan . | Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winners James Brolin and Judy Davis star as Ronald and Nancy Reagan in The Reagans . | 1equivalent
| 3,086 |
Wind River also cut costs , reducing first-quarter operating expenses by 28 percent to $ 47.1 million . | Operating expenses fell 28 percent to $ 47.1 million in the first quarter from $ 65.8 million a year earlier . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,087 |
But Advani said Pakistan should prove its sincerity by handing over suspects wanted by New Delhi in connection with previous bombings in India . | Advani said Pakistan should prove its sincerity by handing over suspects wanted by New Delhi for past bombings . | 1equivalent
| 3,088 |
A federal judge yesterday disconnected a new national " do-not-call " list , just days before it was to take effect , saying the agency that created it lacked the authority . | A federal judge yesterday struck down the national do-not-call registry slated to take effect Oct. 1 , ruling the Federal Trade Commission had no authority to create the list . | 1equivalent
| 3,089 |
The U.S. Conference Board said its latest measure of business confidence hit 60 after falling to 53 in its first quarter survey . | The Conference Board said its measure of business confidence , which had fallen to 53 in the first quarter of 2003 , improved to 60 in the most recent second quarter . | 1equivalent
| 3,090 |
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was up 9.69 points , or 0.98 percent , at 994.53 . | The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > gained 18.35 points , or 1.13 percent , to 1,646.02 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,091 |
A nationally known itinerant computer hacker faces a federal arrest warrant on a sealed federal complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday . | A nationally known computer hacker is being sought on a federal arrest warrant stemming from a sealed complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday . | 1equivalent
| 3,092 |
New York City will get an estimated $ 182.5 million in tax revenue from the bonuses this year , compared with last year 's $ 125.4 million . | New York City will collect an estimated $ 182.5 million in tax revenue from the 2003 bonuses , compared with the $ 125.4 million it collected in 2002 . | 1equivalent
| 3,093 |
Under state law , DeVries must be released to the jurisdiction in which he was convicted . | Under state policy , DeVries was to be returned to San Jose , where he was last convicted . | 1equivalent
| 3,094 |
Whitney said officials evacuated a YMCA camp that had been scheduled to host 250 people beginning Sunday . | Whitney said officials evacuated a camp where 250 people were expected to arrive Sunday . | 1equivalent
| 3,095 |
AN inquest into the car crash that killed Princess Diana will be held January 6 , the royal family 's coroner announced overnight . | Inquests into the deaths of Diana , Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed will be formally opened in the New Year , the Royal Family 's coroner announced yesterday . | 1equivalent
| 3,096 |
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan suggested on Monday that the United States should lead a multinational force to stop fighting between government forces and rebels in Liberia . | U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Saturday called for the urgent dispatch of a multinational force to Liberia to halt fighting between government and rebel forces that has killed hundreds . | 1equivalent
| 3,097 |
Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing . | FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,098 |
MessageLabs , which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world , said it had filtered out 27,000 infected e-mails in 115 countries as of Thursday morning . | Messagelabs , which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world , has labeled the worm " high risk " and reports more than 31,000 infections in 120 countries . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,099 |
" We think it 's great news , " Enron spokesman Eric Thode said . | Enron spokesman Eric Thode declined to comment on the mediation order . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,100 |
Veritas said new customers can buy Bare Metal Restore for $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client . | Bare Metal Restore 4.6 will be available in mid-June , said Veritas , and will cost $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,101 |
Officials at Microsoft and Lindon , Utah-based SCO couldn 't be immediately reached for comment . | Microsoft in Europe could not be immediately reached for comment . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,102 |
They did so after her feeding tube was removed this afternoon , accompanied by the Rev. Thaddeus Malanowski , a Catholic priest who visits Mrs. Schiavo weekly . | They did visit after her feeding tube had been removed , accompanied by the Rev. Thaddeus Malanowski , a Roman Catholic priest who visits Mrs. Schiavo weekly . | 1equivalent
| 3,103 |