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The season was officially canceled on February 16, 2005 due to an unresolved lockout that began on September 16, 2004.
[ "The season was canceled on February 16, 2005. This was due to an unresolved lockout that began on September 16, 2004." ]
It is the capital of Karbala Governorate.
[ "It's the capital of Karbala." ]
At the end of the 20th century there was an emerging consensus among developmental neurobiologists that the establishment of thalamocortical connections (at about 26 weeks) is a critical event with regard to fetal perception of pain.
[ "There was a consensus among neuro-biologists at the end of the 20th century that the establishment of thalamocortical connections is a critical event to fetal perception of pain." ]
Dennis Lee Hopper (born May 17, 1936) is an American actor, filmmaker and artist.
[ "Dennis Lee Hopper is an American actor, filmmaker and artist. He was born May 17, 1936." ]
The Additions to Daniel comprise three chapters not found in the Hebrew / Aramaic text of Daniel.
[ "The Additions to Daniel are three chapters not in the Hebrew / Aramaic text of Daniel." ]
From 1911 on, Rij-Rousseau exhibited her works in Salon d'Automne, Salon des Indépendants and Salon Tuileries.
[ "From 1911 onwards, Rij-Rousseau exhibited her works at the Salon d'Automne, the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon Tuileries." ]
She is the daughter of well-known Hong Kong singer Teresa Carpio, with whom she has performed on stage as a backup singer.
[ "She is the daughter of singer Teresa Carpio. She has performed on stage as a backup singer." ]
Benjamin Jeremy "Ben" Stein (born November 25, 1944) is an American actor, writer, and commentator on political and economic issues.
[ "Benjamin Jeremy \"Ben\" Stein (born November 25, 1944) is an American actor, writer, and reporter on political and economic issues." ]
Palestinian prime minister Abbas resigns (CNN) Before being named prime minister, Abbas led the PLO's Negotiations Affairs Department.
[ "Palestinian prime minister Abbas leaves (CNN). Before being named prime minister, Abbas led the PLO's Negotiations Affairs Department." ]
Anthony McGill is the principal clarinetist for the Metropolitan Opera.
[ "Anthony McGill is the main clarinet player for the Metropolitan Opera." ]
Tonnerre Yaoundé are a football (soccer) club based in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
[ "Tonnerre Yaoundé is a soccer club. It's in Yaoundé, Cameroon." ]
With the Modern Era expansion in the 1967 – 68 season and the creation of the West Division, the Wales Trophy was awarded to the team that finished in first place in the East Division during the regular season.
[ "The Wales Trophy was awarded to the first place team in the East Division during the regular season." ]
He skated his last with the show in 2007.
[ "He last skated a show in 2007." ]
Nocturnes is an orchestral composition in three movements by the French composer Claude Debussy.
[ "Nocturnes is a composition by the French composer Claude Debussy." ]
Punt Road underpasses directly under the station via a major interchange with Swan Street and Brunton Avenue.
[ "Punt Road is beneath the station. Swan Street and Brunton Avenue are the junction." ]
Subsequently, she appeared in several episodes of the television series NYPD Blue during 1994 and 1995.
[ "She was present in several episodes of NYPD Blue during 1994 and 1995." ]
In popular music, a side project is a project undertaken by one or more persons already known for their involvement in another band.
[ "In popular music, a side project is one undertaken by person(s) already known for another band." ]
If more energy is available, other elements will be ionized and green and blue nebulae become possible.
[ "If more energy is available, other elements will be ionized and creating green and blue nebulae." ]
The collective term for all types of ammunition is munitions.
[ "Munitions is the collective name for all types of ammunition." ]
Geography Unna is situated on the route of an ancient salt-trading route, the Hellweg road.
[ "Unna is on the salt-trading route, the Hellweg road." ]
They were responsible for ensuring that people had many children and that the land produced plentiful crops.
[ "They were responsible for making sure people had many children and the land produced many crops." ]
Stoke play their home fixtures at the Britannia Stadium, a 28,000 all-seater stadium.
[ "Stoke played at the Britannia Stadium that can fit 28,000 people." ]
Tube sound (or valve sound) is the characteristic sound associated with a vacuum tube-based audio amplifier.
[ "Tube sound (or valve sound) was the characteristic sound of a vacuum tube-based audio amplifier." ]
Ballan Primary School was established on 8 January 1855.
[ "Ballan Primary School was founded on 8 January 1855." ]
The Aten is typically shown as a sun disk with rays coming out of all sides.
[ "The Aten is often shown as a sun surrounded by rays." ]
The subunguis is the softer, flaky underside layer whose grain is parallel to the direction of growth.
[ "Subunguis is the bottom layer that is softer and runs the same way as the growth." ]
Career Berzelius was born at Väversunda in Östergötland in Sweden.
[ "Berzelius was born in Östergötland, Sweden." ]
In 2006, Phil Downing left the band, citing communication problems with other members.
[ "Phil Downing left the band due to communication issues in 2006." ]
A saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth.
[ "A saddle is a rider or other load hold up form, fastened by a body size to the back of an animal." ]
A fundamental connection was noticed between the module theory, and the p-adic L-functions that were defined in the 1960s by Kubota and Leopoldt.
[ "A basic connection was seen between the module theory, and the p-adic L-functions defined in the 1960s by Kubota and Leopoldt." ]
On Sunday, August 28, Canadian National Railway (CN) suspended all rail traffic on its lines south of McComb, Mississippi (lines owned by its subsidiary Illinois Central Railroad that extend into New Orleans), in anticipation of damage from the hurricane.
[ "On Sunday, August 28, Canadian National Railway stopped working south of McComb, Mississippi to prevent damage from the hurricane." ]
The county's motto, "We wu n't be druv", reflects the strong-willed nature of its people in past centuries.
[ "The county's motto was \"We wu n't be druv\" It showed the strong-willed nature of its people in the past." ]
Assuming good faith does not prohibit discussion and criticism, but instead editors should not attribute the actions being criticized to malice unless there is specific evidence of malice.
[ "Assuming good faith does not ban discussion and criticism but instead editors should not attribute to malice the actions being criticized unless there is specific evidence of malice." ]
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling.
[ "J.K. Rowling authored the Harry Potter series. She penned his fantasy story in seven books." ]
The collective term for all types of ammunition is munitions.
[ "All types of ammunition is munitions." ]
The shared secret is either shared beforehand between the communicating parties, in which case it can also be called a pre-shared key.
[ "The shared secret is either shared beforehand between the communicating parties making it a pre-shared key." ]
After he explored this region in 1614, Dutch fur traders sailed up the Connecticut River (then known by the Dutch as Versche Rivier - "Fresh River") and built a fort at Dutch Point near present-day Hartford, which they called "House of Hope".
[ "The House of Hope was built by Dutch fur traders near Hartford Connecticut." ]
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, and by August 12 the interaction between a tropical wave and an upper-level low in the area created a large area of disorganized thunderstorms." ]
He composed music in all major genres, including art song, chamber music, oratorio, opera, ballet music, and orchestral music.
[ "He composed music in all major genres." ]
The nervous system derives color by comparing the responses to light from the several types of cone photoreceptors in the eye.
[ "Your nervous system compares your eye's response to light from cone photoreceptors. This is how you can see color." ]
The word is derived from 'pahar' meaning mountain.
[ "The word comes from ' pahar ' meaning ' mountain. '" ]
He proceeded to score in Celtic's 1 0 UEFA Champions League win against Copenhagen from the penalty spot and netted two in the 3 0 win over Benfica.
[ "He proceeded to score in Celtic's 1 0 UEFA Champions League win against Copenhagen from the penalty spot. He netted two in the 3 0 win over Benfica." ]
These somewhat abstract concerns tend to determine some but not all details of a specific concrete market system where buyers and sellers actually meet and commit to trade.
[ "These assumed worries can decide some but not all of the specifics for a market system where buyers/sellers meet for trade." ]
Lecture by Archbishop Jean-Louis Tauran, 22 April 2002 The Holy See, not the Vatican City, maintains diplomatic relations with states and participates in international organizations.
[ "The Holy See maintains diplomatic relations with states. It participates in international organizations too." ]
Due to the lack of major effects from Hurricane Cindy, the name was not retired by the World Meteorological Organization and will be on the list of names for the 2011 season.
[ "Hurricane Cindy will be on the hurricane names list in 2011." ]
The VC was introduced on 29 January 1856 by Queen Victoria to reward acts of valour during the Crimean War.
[ "Queen Victoria introduced the VC to reward acts of bravery during the Crimean War." ]
The exact nature of the transforming principle (DNA) was verified in the experiments done by Avery, McLeod and McCarty and by Hershey and Chase.
[ "The truth behind the transforming principle of DNA was confirmed in the experiments by Avery, McLeod and McCarty and by Hershey and Chase." ]
The Erotian surface gravity varies greatly, since Eros is not a sphere but an elongated peanut-shaped (or potato- or shoe-shaped) object.
[ "The Erotian surface gravity varies greatly. This is because Eros is not a sphere but a long peanut-shaped (or potato- or shoe-shaped) object." ]
In common law legal systems, a precedent or authority is a legal case establishing a principle or rule that a court or other judicial body utilizes when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.
[ "In common law legal systems, a precedent is a legal case setting a rule that a court uses when judging later cases with similar issues." ]
This sexual imbalance, combined with the effective enslavement of the Tahitian men by the mutineers, led to insurrection and the deaths of most of the men.
[ "There was a difference in power between men and woman, and Tahitian men were made slaves. Most of the men were killed." ]
He has composed and arranged scores for more than 500 film and television productions.
[ "He has composed and created scores for over 500 films and television productions." ]
In the 1987 HBO television movie Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8, Hoffman was portrayed by Michael Lembeck.
[ "In the 1987 HBO movie Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8, Hoffman was played by Michael Lembeck." ]
Previous versions were based on Knoppix.
[ "Early versions are based on Knoppix." ]
In common with The Beatles, they came from Liverpool and were managed by Brian Epstein.
[ "Just like The Beatles, they came from Liverpool. They were also managed by Brian Epstein." ]
Hermann Muhs (16 May 1894 - 13 April 1962) was a Secretary of State and minister responsible for churches question (Minister für Kirchenfragen) in Nazi Germany.
[ "Hermann Muhs was a Secretary of State and minister responsible for churches question (Minister für Kirchenfragen) in Nazi Germany." ]
A photograph of Simon Rodia is included on the cover of the Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, released in 1967.
[ "A Beatles' album released in 1967 has a photo of Simon Rodia on the cover." ]
History The state was created in 1951 out of the historical states of Baden, Hohenzollern and Württemberg, part of the region of Swabia.
[ "The state was made in 1951. It was made from the states of Baden, Hohenzollern, and a part of Swabia called Württemberg." ]
History and mandate The Drug Enforcement Administration was established on 1 July 1973, by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1973, signed by President Richard Nixon on 28 March 1973.
[ "The Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973, by changing Plan No. 2, which was signed by President Richard Nixon." ]
Working extensively with the BBC, Ross has presented The Film programme since 1997, his own chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross since 2001, and a radio show on BBC Radio 2 beginning in 1999.
[ "While Ross worked with the BBC he presented: The Film programme (1997), his own chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001), and a show on BBC Radio 2 (1999)." ]
The convention also sets out which people do not qualify as refugees, such as war criminals.
[ "The convention sets out which people cannot qualify as refugees. An example of those that cannot quality are war criminals." ]
Track listing All tracks written by Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, and Richard Hughes.
[ "All tracks were written by Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, and Richard Hughes." ]
Tropical Storm Arlene formed near Honduras on June 8 and moved northwards.
[ "Tropical Storm Arlene formed near Honduras and then moved north." ]
Lisa Donovan (born June 11, 1981) is an American actress and writer.
[ "Lisa Donovan is an American actress and writer." ]
Ohio State has also won national championships in men's swimming & diving, men's outdoor track & field, men's golf, men's gymnastics, men's fencing, co-ed fencing, and multiple synchronized swimming championships.
[ "Ohio State has won national championships in men's swimming & diving, men's outdoor track & field, men's golf, men's gymnastics, men's fencing, co-ed fencing, and several synchronized swimming events." ]
A conflict ensues, and when Clara helps the Nutcracker throwing her shoe at the Mouse King, the Nutcracker seizes his opportunity and stabs him.
[ "They fight. When Clara throws her shoe at the Mouse King, the Nutcracker stabs him." ]
Initially used in professional sports, the term is now also commonly used in amateur sports, as well as in other completely unrelated fields of endeavor such as business and music awards.
[ "Initially used in professional sports, the term is now commonly used in non-professional sports, as well as in other completely unrelated fields of endeavor such as business and music awards." ]
The President pro tempore is third in the line of presidential succession, following the Vice President and the Speaker of the House.
[ "The President pro tempore is third in the line of presidential succession. The Vice President and the Speaker of the House are in front of the position." ]
Troposodon minor Sthenurus oreas Simosthenurus occidentalis (another Sthenurine) was about as tall as a modern Eastern Grey Kangaroo, but much more robust.
[ "Troposodon minor Sthenurus oreas Simosthenurus occidentalis was a similar heigh to a current day Eastern Grey Kangaroo. However, it was much stronger." ]
Fellow automotive customizer Darryl Starbird purchased the vehicle from Roth in 1967 for US $750.00.
[ "Fellow car customizer Darryl Starbird bought the vehicle from Roth in 1967. It cost US $750.00." ]
It is a strategy of problem-solving relying on "appeals" rather than coercion.
[ "The strategy of problem-solving relies on \"appeals\". It does not use coercion." ]
Biography Howard was born in Stockport, Cheshire, in England on December 7, 1977.
[ "Howard was born in Stockport, Cheshire, in England on 12/7/1977" ]
The predominant source of magnesium is dolomite (CaMg (CO3) 2).
[ "The main source of magnesium is dolomite." ]
Dundee has two universities — the University of Abertay Dundee and the University of Dundee.
[ "The University of Abertay Dundee and the University of Dundee are the two Dundee universities." ]
Current stations Most stations are named for the nearest major road crossed by the line in question.
[ "Most stations are named after the nearest major road crossed by that line." ]
Stieler began his career as a painter of miniatures.
[ "Stielers job started as a miniature painter." ]
An episode of Due South, "Dr. Long Ball", was filmed at Arnold Anderson Stadium in Cockshutt Park.
[ "The episode of Due South, \"Dr. Long Ball\", was filmed at Arnold Anderson Stadium in Cockshutt Park." ]
It serves as an original source of information about the topic.
[ "It is an original source of information about the topic." ]
It accelerated northeast parallel to the East Coast and became extratropical on July 23 near Nova Scotia.
[ "It accelerated northeast parallel to the East Coast and became extratropical on 23 July near Nova Scotia." ]
Rawalpindi is also the military headquarters of the Pakistan Armed Forces and also served as the nation's capital while Islamabad was being constructed in the 1960s.
[ "Rawalpindi is the military headquarters of the Pakistan Armed Forces. It also served as the nation's capital while Islamabad was being constructed in the 1960s." ]
Despite a decrease in convection shortly after forming, the large depression remained well organized, with a wind field 575 miles (930 km) in diameter.
[ "Despite a drop in convection shortly after forming, the large depression remained well organized, with a wind field 575 miles (930 km) in diameter." ]
A similar disclosure had occurred earlier with RC4.
[ "A similar secret issue has happened before with RC4" ]
Wilma may refer to: Wilma is a female first name originating as a short form of the German name Wilhelmina.
[ "Wilma may refer to: Wilma is a female first name. It originated as a shorter form of the German name Wilhelmina." ]
Under President and CEO Reynolds, the park operated until April 13, 2003, when it closed after a prolonged tourism decline following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
[ "The park operated until April 13, 2003 under President and CEO Reynolds. It closed after a prolonged tourism decline after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks" ]
The wolf in bottom stands for the former administrative seat Pritzwalk, as walk derives from the slavonic wolk meaning wolf.
[ "The wolf in the bottom represents the former administrative seat Pritzwalk, as walk derives from the slavonic wolk which means wolf" ]
A large proportion of block ciphers use the scheme, including the Data Encryption Standard (DES).
[ "A part of block ciphers use the process, including Data Encryption Standard." ]
Lady Agnes Hay's son, Alexander Duff, married Princess Louise, daughter of King Edward VII.
[ "Alexander Duff wed King Edward VII's daughter Louise." ]
Sadomasochism 12% of females and 22% of males reported having an erotic response to a sadomasochistic story.
[ "Sadomasochism: 12% of women and 22% of men reported being aroused by a sadomasochistic story." ]
Arunachal Pradesh (,) is the easternmost state of India.
[ "Arunachal Pradesh is a state in India." ]
Topics such as sanctity of marriage, adultery, alcoholism, prostitution, and religions are woven throughout the album.
[ "Topics such as sanctity of marriage, adultery, alcoholism, prostitution, and religions are mentioned in the album." ]
A butler's tray often has a gallery, or deeper surround, handles on the short sides to facilitate carrying (usually cut into the surround), and a portable stand with folding legs.
[ "A butler's tray has a gallery, or deeper border, and handles on the short sides for carrying (usually cut into the border). It also has a portable stand with folding legs." ]
22 Kalliope (,) is a large main belt asteroid of the M-type, discovered by J. R. Hind on November 16, 1852.
[ "22 Kalliope is a large main belt asteroid of the M-type. J. R. Hind found it on November 16, 1852." ]
It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Union Sportive du Foyer de la Régie Abidjan-Niger.
[ "it is now used for football games and is the stadium of Union Sportive du Foyer de la Régie Abidjan-Niger." ]
Ornamental plants are typically grown in the flower garden or as house plants.
[ "Decorative plants are usually grown as house or flower garden plants" ]
Either way, Artemis was born first and then assisted with the birth of Apollo.
[ "Yet which way, Artemis was born first, then she helped with the birth of Apollo." ]
It was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, et al.
[ "It was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard." ]
POP and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) are the two most prevalent Internet standard protocols for e-mail retrieval.
[ "POP and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) are the most popular Internet standard protocols for e-mail retrieval." ]
In 1845 it joined the United States as the 28th state.
[ "In 1845 it became the 28th state of the US." ]
Originally she was viewed as the protector goddess of Lower Egypt, and consequently depicted as a fierce lioness.
[ "She was viewed as the protector goddess of Lower Egypt. She was depicted as a fierce lioness." ]
The Miss USA beauty contest has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant.
[ "The Miss USA contest started in 1952. It selects the United States Miss Universe pageant." ]
He is considered to be the most important sculptor of the Spanish Renaissance, and is known for his emotive sculptures depicting religious ecstasy or torment.
[ "He is thought of as the most important sculptor of the Spanish Renaissance. He is best known for sculptures showing religious ecstasy or torment." ]