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It is the fourth and final novel in his Hyperion Cantos fictional universe.
[ "It's the 4th and final book in his Hyperion Cantos imaginary world." ]
When disagreement occurs, explain yourself using talk pages, and give others the opportunity to do the same.
[ "During a disagreement, explain yourself using talk pages. Give others the chance to do the same." ]
While collaborating with Mylène Farmer and Laurent Boutonnat, Alizée released two albums — both of which were hits inside and outside of France.
[ "While working with Mylène Farmer and Laurent Boutonnat, Alizée released two albums. Both were hits inside and outside of France." ]
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS (20 October 1891 24 July 1974) was an English physicist and Nobel laureate in physics awarded for his discovery of the neutron.
[ "Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS lived 20 October 1891 to 24 July 1974. He was an English physicist and Nobel laureate in physics. He got it for his discovery of the neutron." ]
HOPEFUL, the resident of Vanity Fair, who takes Faithful's place as Christian's fellow traveller.
[ "Hopeful is a resident of Vanity Fair. They take Faithful's place as Christian's ally." ]
The series premiered August 20, 2007 on Nick Jr. and began broadcasting February 23, 2008 on Noggin.
[ "The series first aired on August 20, 2007 and then on Noggin on February 23, 2008." ]
It is particularly famous for the cultivation of kiwifruit.
[ "It is famous for the cultivation of kiwi fruit." ]
At home in Haworth Parsonage, Charlotte and the other surviving children — Branwell, Emily and Anne — began chronicling the lives and struggles of the inhabitants of their imaginary kingdoms.
[ "At home in Haworth Parsonage, Charlotte and the other surviving children named Branwell, Emily and Anne began the writing of the lives and struggles of the inhabitants of their imaginary kingdoms." ]
A workstation is a high-end microcomputer designed for technical or scientific applications.
[ "A workstation is a expensive small computer that is made to run certain software." ]
In 2004, Roy was selected as the greatest goaltender in NHL history by a panel of 41 writers, coupled with a simultaneous fan poll.
[ "In 2004, Roy was chosen as the best goaltender in NHL history by a panel of 41 writers. There was also a fan poll at the same time." ]
Montero gave her first public performance at the age of five.
[ "Montero gave her first public show at five." ]
In 2001, he was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.
[ "In 2001, he got into the College Football Hall of Fame." ]
Stallman pioneered the concept of copyleft and is the main author of several copyleft licenses including the GNU General Public License, the most widely used free software license.
[ "Stallman started the idea of copyleft and is the founder of several copyleft licenses including the GNU General Public License, the most used, free software license." ]
It was discovered in 1907 by August Kopff.
[ "August Kopff discovered it in 1907." ]
He has, however, managed to nail his own legs to a table, and knocked Neil out during a game of cricket, albeit unintentionally.
[ "He managed to nail his legs to a table, and accidentally knock Neil out during a cricket game." ]
The nameless dog makes a cameo appearance in the NES game Barker Bill's Trick Shooting (another Zapper game) and he can be shot.
[ "The nameless dog appears briefly in the NES game Barker Bill's Trick Shooting (another Zapper game). Here, he can be shot." ]
Green-shaded teams clinched the remaining ten playoff berths.
[ "Green-shaded teams secured the remaining ten playoff berths." ]
The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
[ "The Arkansas River flows into the Mississippi River." ]
The following year, a newspaper solicited eleven design proposals (all but one of which was a Nordic cross) and polled the people to determine the most popular.
[ "The next year, a newspaper collected eleven design proposals and asked people to vote on their favorite." ]
Jewelers often refer to their craft as metalsmithing, and many universities offer degree programs in metalsmithing, jewelry and blacksmithing under the auspices of their fine arts programs.
[ "Jewelers often call if metalsmithing. Many universities offer approved fine arts programs in metalsmithing, jewelry, and blacksmithing." ]
The first minaret was constructed in 665 in Basra during the reign of the Umayyad caliph Muawiyah I. Muawiyah encouraged the construction of minarets, as they were supposed to bring mosques on par with Christian churches with their bell towers.
[ "The first minaret was constructed during the reign of Muawiyah I. Muawiya encouraged the construction of minarets because they would make mosques equal to Christian churches." ]
The dominant food species were equines (Equus ferus) and Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) although other mammals ranging from hares to mammoth were also hunted, including rhino and hyena.
[ "The main food source was horse and red deer although other mammals from hares to mammoth were hunted, including rhino and hyena." ]
A condiment is a relish, sauce, or seasoning added to food to impart a particular flavour or to complement the dish.
[ "A condiment is a relish, sauce, or seasoning added to food to add flavor or make it sweeter." ]
On 22 September, French Sudan proclaimed itself the Republic of Mali and withdrew from the French Community.
[ "On 22 September, French Sudan became the Republic of Mali and left the French Community." ]
However, there are many compounds that are essentially, if not completely, insoluble in water.
[ "There are many compounds that do not dissolve in water." ]
Alkaloids are produced by a large variety of organisms, including bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals and are part of the group of natural products (also called secondary metabolites).
[ "Alkaloids, or natural products (also called secondary metabolites), are produced by a large variety of organisms, including bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals." ]
The following is a list of the 339 communes of the Ardèche département in France.
[ "Below is a list of the 339 communes in the Ardeche departement in France." ]
Before 1,000 Hours was released, the band dropped the name Sweet Children, according to Livermore this was done in order to avoid confusion with another local band Sweet Baby.
[ "The band changed it's name from Sweet Children in order to avoid confusion with another local band called Sweet Baby." ]
A Bulldog, also known as British Bulldog or English Bulldog, is a breed of dog which traces its ancestry to England.
[ "The British Bulldog is from an English ancestry." ]
Biography Nikodinov is the daughter of Bulgarian immigrants and speaks Bulgarian fluently.
[ "Nikodinov is the daughter of Bulgarian migrants and speaks Bulgarian." ]
Proper saddle care can extend the useful life of a saddle, often for decades.
[ "Proper saddle care can make a saddle last for decades." ]
Order # 56 / CMLN of 20 October 1973 prescribed the coat of arms of the Republic of Mali.
[ "Order # 56 / CMLN of 20 October 1973 directed the coat of arms of the Republic of Mali." ]
Rated an F0 tornado, it touched down near Brunswick, Georgia were it snapped trees and caused moderate roof damage along its 2 mi (3.2 km) path.
[ "Rated an F0 tornado, it touched down near Brunswick, Georgia. There, it took down trees and caused some roof damage along its 2 mi (3.2 km) path." ]
Over 6,000 navvies were hired for up to two years building, blasting and clearing rubble beneath the South Downs to create Clayton Tunnel.
[ "Over 6,000 laborers were hired for up to two years building, blasting and clearing rubble. Their goal was to create the Clayton Tunnel." ]
After initially being posted to the 1st Battalion, in March, 1916 he was transferred to the 53rd Battalion, which was part of the 5th Division, when the Australian Imperial Force was reinforced with fresh recruits from Australia.
[ "After initially being posted to the 1st Battalion, in March, 1916 he was sent to the 53rd Battalion, which was part of the 5th Division. Then the Australian Imperial Force was reinforced with fresh recruits from Australia." ]
This was a quite sensitive topic at the time, since Poland was concerned that someday a German government would seek to reclaim some of this traditionally Germany territory given to Poland after World War II.
[ "This was a sensitive topic at the time. Poland was concerned that a German government would seek to reclaim some of the traditional German territory. The territory was given to Poland after World War II." ]
Very large corporations such as GE, Toyota and Sharp, and investment firms such as Goldman Sachs are making multi-billion dollar investments in clean technology.
[ "Multi billion dollar investments in technology are being done by giant businsses and firms." ]
It is revealed that French museums had nearly 2,000 pieces of art that had been stolen by Nazis.
[ "It's found that French museums had nearly 2,000 pieces of art that had been stolen by Nazis." ]
National symbols intend to unite people by creating visual, verbal, or iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, or history.
[ "The purpose of national symbols is to unite people. They do this by creating visual, verbal, or iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, or history." ]
However, the Lake Trio come back to nullify the legendary's power and break the Red Chain, interrupting the ritual.
[ "But the Lake Trio came back to win over the legendary's power and break the Red Chain, stopping the ritual." ]
With exceptions, the Fatimids were reputed to exercise a degree of religious tolerance towards non-Ismaili sects of Islam as well as towards Jews, Maltese Christians and Coptic Christians.
[ "Most of the time, the Fatimids were known to be somewhat tolerant of non-Ismaili sects of Islam, Jews, Maltese Christians, and Coptic Christians." ]
Galileo imaged almost all of the surface of Metis and put constraints on its composition by 1998.
[ "Galileo imaged most of Metis in 1998." ]
An oratorio is a large musical composition including an orchestra, a choir, and soloists.
[ "An oratorio is a large musical composition. It features an orchestra, a choir, and soloists." ]
News reports indicate that the poorer, rural villages were hardest hit.
[ "News reports show that the poorer, rural villages were hardest hit." ]
Upper body Sleeveless shirt Tank top, wife beater, singlet A sleeveless garment similar to a T-shirt.
[ "Sleeveless shirt Tank top, wife beater, singlet A sleeveless clothes similar to a T-shirt." ]
A similar disclosure had occurred earlier with RC4.
[ "A similar announcement had been made earlier with RC4." ]
Convection increased on August 11, and by August 12 the interaction between a tropical wave and an upper-level low in the area resulted in a large area of disorganized thunderstorms extending from the western Caribbean Sea into the central Bahamas.
[ "Convection increased on August 11, on August 12 he interaction between a tropical wave and upper-level low in the area resulted in a large area of disorganized thunderstorms from the western Caribbean Sea into the central Bahamas." ]
This is a list of German Chancellors since 1871 by longevity.
[ "This is a longevity list of German Chancellors since 1871." ]
Brantridge Park, Balcombe, West Sussex, England is one of the lesser royal residences.
[ "Brantridge Park, Balcombe, West Sussex, England is a royal home. It doesn't see much use." ]
The storm weakened over land on August 26 to a tropical storm, but regained strength to hurricane status at 2: 00 a. m. EDT (0600 UTC), approximately one hour after ending its passage through Florida and entering the Gulf of Mexico.
[ "The storm got weaker until it became a tropical storm. It later got stronger and became a hurricane again once it entered the Gulf of Mexico." ]
Beresford is a city in Lincoln and Union counties in the U. S. state of South Dakota.
[ "Beresford is in Lincoln and Union counties in South Dakota." ]
Louis XIII (27 September 1601 – 14 May 1643) reigned as King of France and Navarre from 1610 to 1643.
[ "Louis XIII ruled as the King of France and Navarre. This rule lasted from 1610 to 1643." ]
Turkestan (literally meaning "Land of the Turks") is a region in Central Asia, which today is largely inhabited by Turkic peoples.
[ "Turkestan means \"Land of the Turks\". It is a region in Central Asia that is largely inhabited by Turkic peoples." ]
These cone photoreceptors are sensitive to different portions of the visible spectrum.
[ "These cone photoreceptors are sensitive to different areas of the visible spectrum." ]
When the Reichstag voted to repeal the budget, Brüning had Hindenburg dissolve the Reichstag, just two years into its mandate, and reapprove the budget through the Article 48 mechanism.
[ "When the Reichstag voted to remove the budget, Brüning had Hindenburg get rid of the Reichstag, just two years into its mandate. The budget was re-approved through the Article 48 mechanism." ]
As recently as 1967, the World Health Organization estimated that 15 million people contracted the disease and that two million died in that year.
[ "As recently as 1967, the World Health Organization estimated that 15 million people had got the disease and that two million died that year." ]
Suggested etiologies of the name "Kavirondo" include From local young warriors, armed with spears, bows, arrows, & clubs, who were observed to sit on their heels, which in Kiswahili is kaa virondo.
[ "\"Kavirondo\" are called this way because local young warriors, armed with spears, bows, arrows, & clubs, sit on their heels, which in Kiswahili is kaa virondo." ]
Introduction This unstaffed station on the Qingzang railway opened for service on July 1, 2006.
[ "This station without workers on the Qingzang railway opened on July 1, 2006." ]
The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position".
[ "The Vezina Trophy is a yearly award that goes to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is \"adjudged to be the best at this position\"." ]
Her due release date, with remissions, is currently 12 April 2024.
[ "She is set to be released on April 12, 2024." ]
The county's motto, "We wu n't be druv", reflects the strong-willed nature of its people in past centuries.
[ "Their motto, \"We wu n't be druv\", depicts the strong-willed nature of its people in past centuries." ]
The first fifteen asteroids to be discovered were given symbols by astronomers as a type of short-hand notation.
[ "The first fifteen asteroids to be found have been given symbols by astronomers as a type of short-hand notation." ]
The impacts appear to have spalled large volumes off the asteroid, as suggested by the angular edges of the craters.
[ "The impacts appear to have broken off large parts of the asteroid, as suggested by the curved edges of the craters." ]
The precursor to Hurricane Beulah was a tropical wave moving across the tropical Atlantic.
[ "Before Hurricane Beulah, it was a tropical wave moving across the tropical Atlantic." ]
George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 2 November 1950) was an Irish playwright.
[ "George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright." ]
The structure was designed by the Greek architects Satyros and Pythis.
[ "The structure was designed by the Greek architects Satyros and Pythus." ]
In 2005, Boreanaz began starring opposite Emily Deschanel on the current prime time television series, Bones.
[ "In 2005, Boreanaz began starring with Emily Deschanel on the prime time television series, Bones." ]
Progress in developing the TAR was hindered by political and economic obstacles throughout the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s.
[ "The political and economic barriers throughout the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s delayed the development of the TAR." ]
In private, Hindenburg often complained that he missed the quiet of his retirement and bemoaned that he had allowed himself to be pressured into running for President.
[ "One on one, Hindenburg would moan about missing retirement and mourn that he let himself be pushed into running for President." ]
Following the murder of Van Gogh, tens of thousands gathered in the center of Amsterdam to mourn Van Gogh's death.
[ "After Van Gogh was killed, tens of thousands gathered in Amsterdam to mourn his death." ]
A word consists of a root and a grammatical ending.
[ "Words contain a root and grammatical ending." ]
Heaven's Gate was an American UFO cult based in San Diego, California and led by Marshall Applewhite (1931 - 1997) and Bonnie Nettles (1927 - 1985).
[ "Heaven's Gate was an American UFO cult based in San Diego, California. It was led by Marshall Applewhite (1931 - 1997) and Bonnie Nettles (1927 - 1985)." ]
The former member of the Swiss Federal Council Josef Escher was born in Simplon.
[ "Josef Escher is a former member of the Swiss Federal Council. He was born in Simplon." ]
Bruno Mora (29 March 1937 - 10 December 1986) was an Italian footballer.
[ "Bruno Mora ( March 29, 1937 – December 10, 1986) had been an Italian footballer." ]
He was initially offered a salary of $50,000 as well as a percentage of ownership of the company.
[ "He was first offered a salary of $50,000 and a percentage of ownership of the company." ]
A small amount of matcha is placed into the bowl, traditionally using a bamboo scoop called a chashaku, then a modicum of hot (not boiling) water is added.
[ "A small amount of matcha is put in the bowl, usually using a bamboo scoop called a chashaku, then a modicum of hot (not boiling) water is added." ]
Munroe Bight to the north of Cape Pillar is named after the former American barque James Munroe wrecked there in 1850.
[ "Munroe Bight, north of Cape Pillar, is named after the ex-American barque James Munroe, who had been wrecked there in 1850." ]
The Administrators of the Northern Territory and Norfolk Island are, by contrast, appointed by the Governor-General.
[ "The Administrators of the Northern Territory and Norfolk Island are appointed by the Governor-General." ]
Law of Independent Assortment (The "Second Law") The Law of Independent Assortment, also known as "Inheritance Law", states that alleles of different genes assort independently of one another during gamete formation.
[ "Law of Independent Assortment (The \"Second Law\") The Law of Independent Assortment is also known as \"Inheritance Law.\" It states alleles of different genes assort independently during gamete formation." ]
On 8 November 1917, Lenin was elected the Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars by the Russian Congress of Soviets.
[ "On 8 November 1917, Lenin was elected Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars. He was elected by the Russian Congress of Soviets." ]
In 2005, Stallone also inducted wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who appeared in Rocky III as a wrestler named Thunderlips, into the WWE Hall of Fame; Stallone was also the person who offered Hogan the cameo in Rocky III.
[ "In 2005, Stallone also added Hulk Hogan into the WWE Hall of Fame. He played in Rocky III as a wrestler named Thunderlips. Stallone was the one who offered Hogan the scene in Rocky III." ]
Towards the end of 1997, each band member chose an individual number as their alias.
[ "Near the end of 1997, each member of the band picked a number to be their alias." ]
Some commentators notice a connection between the character Michael K and the protagonist Josef K. in The Trial by Franz Kafka.
[ "Some notice a connection between the character Michael K and the enemy Josef K. in The Trial by Franz Kafka." ]
Given these assumptions it is possible to calculate how often they can fail and to arrange the array to make data loss arbitrarily improbable.
[ "With these assumptions, it is possible to calculate how much they can fail and to make arrangements so data loss is very unlikely." ]
Upon becoming a tropical cyclone, the depression maintained multiple cloud swirls within a common center.
[ "When it became a tropical cyclone, it had many cloud swirls in it's center." ]
Berlin and Paris developed thriving émigré communities.
[ "Berlin and Paris built thriving communities." ]
The subsequent campaigns were more or less successful, and the Imperial Exarchate was established in Ravenna to oversee Italy, though actually imperial influence was often limited.
[ "The next campaigns were more or less successful. The Imperial Exarchate was created in Ravenna to look after Italy, but the imperial influence was often limited." ]
The series premiered August 20, 2007 on Nick Jr. and began broadcasting February 23, 2008 on Noggin.
[ "The series first aired in 2007 on Nick Jr. and later appeared on Noggin in 2008." ]
The city declined after the war and recovered its importance only in the nineteenth century, when it grew as an industrial center.
[ "The city declined after the war. It became important again only in the nineteenth century, when it grew as an industrial center." ]
Geography Unna is situated on the route of an ancient salt-trading route, the Hellweg road.
[ "Unna is on the old salt-trading route, Hellweg road" ]
Hawk Nelson is a Christian rock band hailing from Peterborough, Ontario.
[ "Christian rock group comes from Peterborough, Ontario." ]
The wanted men were suspected of being in the Wombat Ranges north of Mansfield, Victoria.
[ "The wanted men were believed to be in the Wombat Ranges north of Mansfield, Victoria." ]
The Blake River Megacaldera Complex is considered a supervolcano due to its great size and its multiple dikes and vents.
[ "The Blake River Mega-caldera Complex is a super-volcano because of its size and its multiple dikes and vents." ]
Together they had 18 children, of whom 11 survived to adulthood.
[ "They had 18 children, 11 survived to adulthood." ]
Such information is not accessible to people with color blindness, on black-and-white printouts, on older computer displays with fewer colors, on monochrome displays (PDAs, cell phones), and so on.
[ "Such information is not accessible to people who can't see certain colors. It's also unavailable on black-and-white printouts or older computer displays with limited colors. Monochrome displays aren't used either, such as cell phones." ]
Given these assumptions it is possible to calculate how often they can fail and to arrange the array to make data loss arbitrarily improbable.
[ "Based on these assumptions we can calculate how often they can fail and to arrange the array to make data loss arbitrarily improbable." ]
Goya submitted entries for the Royal Academy of Fine Art in 1763 and 1766, but was denied entrance.
[ "Goya gave entries for the Royal Academy of Fine Art in 1763 and 1766. He was not allowed in." ]
Psychedelic music is a term that refers to a broad set of popular music styles, genres and scenes, that may include psychedelic rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic pop, psychedelic soul, psychedelic ambient, psychedelic trance, and others.
[ "Psychedelic music is a term that means to a wide range of popular music styles, genres and scenes, including psychedelic rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic pop, psychedelic soul, psychedelic ambient, psychedelic trance, and others." ]
The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
[ "The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. A tributary is a river that flows into a larger river or lake." ]
History The district was created in 1994 by merging the previous districts Eisenberg, Jena and Stadtroda.
[ "The district was created in 1994. It was created by merging the districts of Eisenberg, Jena, and Stadtroda." ]