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Goya submitted entries for the Royal Academy of Fine Art in 1763 and 1766, but was denied entrance.
[ "Goya was rejected from the Royal Academy of Fine Art twice." ]
The album featured a greater creative input from the quartet, although they still relied on a heavyweight production crew including Rodney Jerkins, Missy Elliott, Chad Elliot, and Dwayne Wiggins of Tony!
[ "The album featured a greater creative input from the quartet. However, they still relied on a heavyweight production crew. The crew included Rodney Jerkins, Missy Elliott, Chad Elliot, and Dwayne Wiggins of Tony!" ]
Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "The Juice", is a retired American football player, actor, spokesman, and convicted felon.
[ "Orenthal James \"O. J.\" Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed \"The Juice,\" is a retired American football player, actor, spokesman, and a convicted criminal." ]
1268 - King Stephen V of Hungary launches a war against Bulgaria.
[ "1268 - King Stephen V of Hungary started a war against Bulgaria." ]
They are also scheduled to play Roskilde, Rock am Ring, Pinkpop, Give It A Name Festival and Download.
[ "They will also play at Roskilde, Rock am Ring, Pinkpop, Give It A Name Festival and Download." ]
Another 11 performances were presented after that.
[ "Eleven other acts followed." ]
It is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, with trace amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide and other gaseous molecules.
[ "It is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen with small amounts of other substances." ]
The orchestra is associated with the triennial Gustav Mahler Conducting Prize.
[ "The orchestra is associated with the Gustav Mahler Conducting Prize, which is given every three years." ]
On April 7, 2004, Messing gave birth to their son, Roman Walker Zelman.
[ "On April 7, 2004, Messing gave birth to her son, Roman Walker Zelman." ]
The bells of Lüdinghausen allegedly chimed by themselves, whenever Liudger entered the town.
[ "The bells of Lüdinghausen were said to have made noise by themselves. This was said to happen when Liudger came into the town." ]
Their name derives from the name of the mountainous region in the north of Algeria, which they traditionally inhabit.
[ "Their name comes from the mountainous region in Algeria they traditionally live in." ]
The Tuvaluan language is spoken by virtually everyone, while a language very similar to Gilbertese is spoken on Nui.
[ "The Tuvaluan language is spoken by virtually everyone. A language very similar to Gilbertese is spoken on Nui." ]
He died at age 41 in Canterbury of apoplexy, and a monument to him was built in Canterbury Cathedral.
[ "He died of apoplexy in Canterbury. He was 41. They built a monument in the Canterbury Cathedral for him." ]
This work was accomplished through the efforts of Martin Evans and Oliver Smithies working on the knockout mice.
[ "That first work was achieved thru the efforts of Martin Evans and Oliver Smithies to work on the knockout mice." ]
Vladimir Mikhailovich Jurowski (; born April 4 1972, Moscow, Russia) is a Russian conductor.
[ "Vladimir Mikhailovich Jurowski is a Russian conductor. He was born on April 4, 1972 in Moscow, Russia." ]
Luciano Spinosi (born May 9, 1950, Rome) is an Italian former football player.
[ "Luciano Spinosi is an Italian former football player." ]
Today the garden is divided into sections containing the botanical school, gardens, ponds, greenhouses, and various buildings.
[ "The garden is divided into sections and they have botanical school, gardens, ponds, greenhouses, and various buildings in it." ]
Originally she was viewed as the protector goddess of Lower Egypt, and consequently depicted as a fierce lioness.
[ "Originally, she was seen as the protector goddess of Lower Egypt, and consequently depicted as a fearsome lioness." ]
Psyche appears to be a genuine case of an exposed metallic core from a larger differentiated parent body.
[ "Psyche is an exposed metallic core from a larger seperated parent body." ]
The Association pour la taxation des transactions financières pour l'aide aux citoyens (Association for the Taxation of Financial Transactions for the Aid of Citizens, ATTAC) is an activist organization for the establishment of a tax on foreign exchange transactions.
[ "The company ATTAC is a group that makes sure there is tax on other countries sales." ]
He is sometimes credited with introducing skenographia, or scene-decorationAccording to Vitruvius.
[ "According to Vitruvius, he is sometimes credited with bringing skenographia, or scene-decoration." ]
Cave himself often contributed pieces to the Magazine under the pen name of Sylvanus Urban.
[ "Cave sometimes used the name Sylvanus Urban is his writings for the Magazine." ]
The video was premiered on MTV2 on July 14, 2006.
[ "MTV2 showed the video in 2006." ]
Film director Richard Linklater discusses this novel in his film Waking Life, which begins with a scene reminiscent of another Dick novel, Time Out of Joint.
[ "Richard Linklater talks about this novel in his movie \"Waking Life.\" The movie begins with a scene that seems to come from another one of the writer's books." ]
In contrast to the Hollywood portrait of schizophrenics, mentally ill people are essentially no more prone to violence than sane individuals.
[ "Contrary to popular belief, schizophrenics and mentally ill people are no more violent than anyone else." ]
Although it has an orbit similar to the Flora family asteroids, 298 Baptistina was found to be an unrelated interloper.
[ "298 Baptistina has a similar orbit to the Flora family asteroids, but it is not related." ]
This is a list of German Presidents since 1919 by longevity.
[ "Listed are German Presidents since 1919 by longevity." ]
Following the December 2007 decision by landlords, the Vale of Glamorgan Council to terminate the £65,000 funding of the Barry Island Railway, the society struggled to maintain a service.
[ "The Vale of Glamorgan Council decided to end the £65,000 funding of the Barry Island Railway in 2007. After that the society found it hard to continue rail service." ]
In 1998, she contributed back-up vocals for the Refugee Camp's "It's Too Late", a Carroll King cover.
[ "In 1998, she was a back-up singer for the Refugee Camp's \"It's Too Late\"." ]
Baduhennna is solely attested by Tacitus' Annals where Tacitus records that a grove in Frisia was dedicated to her, and that near this grove 900 Roman prisoners were killed in 28 CE.
[ "In Tacitus it is said that 900 soldiers were killed near a grove in Frisia that was dedicated to Baduhenna." ]
He has also appeared in many highly-acclaimed television dramas such as The Lakes, State of Play and two BAFTA award-winning serials; Clocking Off and Sex Traffic.
[ "He has also appeared in many well-known television dramas such as The Lakes, State of Play and two award-winning BAFTA series; Clocking Off and Sex Traffic." ]
Although it has an orbit similar to the Flora family asteroids, 298 Baptistina was found to be an unrelated interloper.
[ "Though it's orbit is similar to the Flora family of asteroids, 298 Baptistina was found to be an unrelated interloper." ]
By the age of 21, he was already recognized for composing more than 200 songs.
[ "By age 21, he was already known for making over 200 songs." ]
Brantridge Park, Balcombe, West Sussex, England is one of the lesser royal residences.
[ "Brantridge Park located in Balcombe, West Sussex is a smaller royal home." ]
Cash is another commodity that may be packaged together with contracts and / or draft picks to complete a trade.
[ "Cash may be used alongside contracts and drafts to complete a trade." ]
These flies are clothed in black or pale (white or golden) hairs, and are themselves either black or metallic green or blue.
[ "These flies are covered in black or pale hairs. The files are either black or metallic green or blue." ]
The front decayed and dissipated, leaving behind two areas of low pressure.
[ "The front disappeared, leaving two areas of low pressure." ]
The team was founded by Alexander Cartwright, considered one of the original developers of modern baseball.
[ "Alexander Cartwright founded the team. He was a developer of modern baseball." ]
Bangui manufactures include textiles, food products, beer, shoes, and soap.
[ "Bangui manufactures textiles, food products, beer, shoes, and soap." ]
Hurricane Wilma was the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin.
[ "Wilma was the most severe hurricane ever in the Atlantic basin." ]
Natural ytterbium is a mix of seven stable isotopes.
[ "Natural ytterbium is made of seven stable isotopes." ]
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.
[ "The lack of major effects from Hurricane Cindy will allow the name to be on the list of names for the 2011 season according to the World Meteorological Organization." ]
Much of the province lies in the plain of the Arno river and has thus become an exurban sprawl around the city of Florence.
[ "Most of the province is in the plain of the Arno river. The province has become an exurban sprawl around the city of Florence." ]
Levon V Lusignan of Armenia is imprisoned for several years in Cairo until a ransom is paid by King John I of Castile.
[ "Levon V Lusignan of Armenia sat in prison for several years. He was held in Cairo. King John of Castile paid his ransom. He was released." ]
He was initially offered a salary of $50,000 as well as a percentage of ownership of the company.
[ "He was offered a salary of $50,000. He was also offered a percentage of company ownership." ]
Though not popular, herring roe is sold within many British supermarkets.
[ "Although not popular, the herring roe is sold in many British supermarkets." ]
This loose alliance became a margravate under the Bohemian crown in 1378.
[ "The loose alliance had become a margravate under Bohemian crown in 1378." ]
It has been suggested that Vättern is the largest body of potable water in the world.
[ "Vättern may be the largest body of potable water in the world." ]
As the new millennium began, Stallone starred in the thriller Get Carter — a remake of the 1971 British Michael Caine film of the same name — but the film was poorly received by both critics and audiences.
[ "Stallone acted in Get Carter. They remade the 1971 film that starred Michael Caine. However, the film flopped with critics and viewers." ]
Davis was responsible for character design for both the Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion attractions at Disneyland.
[ "Davis was the creator of the character design for both the Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion rides at Disneyland." ]
It was built from 1961 to 1967 with funding from the World Bank.
[ "It was built with money from World Bank." ]
The population of this ward in 2001 was 16,800 people in 5,700 households.
[ "In 2001, the population of this ward was 16,800 in 5,700 households." ]
Games released by Sunflowers include the Anno series (Anno 1602, Anno 1503, and Anno 1701), Black Sea Studios' Knights of Honor and SEK's ParaWorld.
[ "Sunflowers released games like the Anno series, Knights of Honor, and ParaWorld." ]
This can be mitigated by using multiple Kerberos servers and fallback authentication mechanisms.
[ "This can be reduced by using multiple Kerberos servers and failback login mechanisms." ]
SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture.
[ "SWOT Analysis is a method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in a project." ]
The bridge now traverses the Tarn valley above its lowest point, linking two limestone plateaux, the Causse du Larzac and the Causse Rouge, and is inside the perimeter of the Grands Causses regional natural park.
[ "The bridge crosses the Tarn valley above its lowest point. It links two limestone plateaux, the Causse du Larzac and the Causse Rouge. It is inside the perimeter of the Grands Causses regional natural park." ]
Some computers can boot up from flash drives.
[ "Some computers can boot from flash drives." ]
In 1845 it joined the United States as the 28th state.
[ "Texas joined the union in 1845. It is the 28th state." ]
Since then, 51 Phantom and Electric Blue Watermelon have received nominations in that same category.
[ "51 Phantom and Electric Blue Watermelon received nominations in the same category." ]
He is best known as an educator of poor children and an advocate of conscientious objection.
[ "He was an educator of poor children. He also advocated for conscientious objection." ]
The National Party, promoting a policy of "change", won 45% of the party vote and 59 of the 122 seats in Parliament (two seat overhang), a substantial margin over the Labour Party which won 43 seats.
[ "The National Party, with a policy of \"change\", won 45% of votes and 59 seats in Parliament. It was a big win over the Labour Party which won 43 seats." ]
The first mayor of Gaborone was Reverend Derek Jones.
[ "Pastor Derek Jones was the first mayor of Gaborone." ]
The other featured match was between WWE Champion Rob Van Dam defending the title against Edge in a singles match.
[ "The other featured match was between WWE Champion Rob Van Dam and Edge." ]
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.
[ "Stallone inducted Hulk Hogan into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. Hulk Hogan was in Rocky III as a wrestler named Thunderlips. Stallone also offered Hogan the cameo in Rocky III." ]
Grime is a genre of urban music which first emerged in East London, England in the early 2000s, primarily a development of UK garage, dancehall, and hip hop.
[ "Grime is a type of urban music which first came in East London, England in the early 2000s. It is mostly from UK garage, dancehall, and hip hop." ]
The following is a list of the 339 communes of the Ardèche département in France.
[ "The following lists the 339 communes of the Ardèche département in France." ]
In Faust's study, the poodle transforms into the devil (Mephistopheles).
[ "In Faust's study, the poodle turns into the devil (Mephistopheles)." ]
The monastery was entirely rebuilt by lord Smbat of the House of Orbelian, a branch of the Liparitids who were expelled to Armenia in the late 12th century from Georgia.
[ "The monastery was completely rebuilt by lord Smbat of the House of Orbelian. It was a branch of the Liparitids who were expelled to Armenia in the late 12th century. They came from Georgia." ]
Mark Schatz has played bass regularly with the group since 2003.
[ "Mark Schatz plays bass regularly in the group since 2003." ]
Thal is one of the ten districts of the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland, situated in the centre of the canton.
[ "Thal is one of the ten districts of the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is situated in the centre of the canton." ]
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 also refer to their craft as metal forging, and under the auspices of their fine arts programs, many colleges offer degree programs in metal forging, jewelry and blacksmithing." ]
Hurwicz was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1965.
[ "Hurwicz was accepted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1965." ]
Woodland may support an understory of shrubs and herbaceous plants including grasses.
[ "Woodland may support the lower level of vegetation that is made up of shrubs and herbs including grasses." ]
The German battleship Bismarck is one of the most famous warships of the Second World War.
[ "The German battleship Bismarck is one of the most famous warships of the Second World War." ]
Since 1987, the heavy rail passenger Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) metro system has been in operation.
[ "The heavy rail passenger Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) metro system has been in use since 1987." ]
The 1992 Winter Games were the last to be staged in the same year as the Summer Games.
[ "The 1992 Winter Games came when Summer Games was on. It was the last time this happened." ]
It had been intended to build the line past Walthamstow Central to Wood Street (Walthamstow), where it would surface to terminate next to the British Railways station.
[ "The goal was to build the line past Walthamstow Central to Wood Street (Walthamstow). Then it would surface to end next to the British Railways station." ]
The video was premiered on MTV2 on July 14, 2006.
[ "The video was aired on MTV2 on 14 July 2006." ]
The word cereal derives from Ceres, the name of the Roman goddess of harvest and agriculture.
[ "Cereal is from Ceres, the goddess of harvest and agriculture." ]
Consequently, he purposely filmed scenes with actors on the extreme edge of both sides so that they could only be shown in widescreen.
[ "So, he filmed scenes with actors on both edges so that they could only be seen in widescreen." ]
It is the third-largest subdivision of China spanning about 1,200,000 km ² (463,000 sq mi) or 12% of China's land area.
[ "It is the third-largest subdivision of China." ]
Indications Approved indications for codeine include: Cough, though its efficacy in low dose over the counter formulations has been disputed.
[ "Indications Approved indications for codeine include cough. However how effective it is in low over the counter doses is disputed.." ]
History The district was formed in 1994 by merging the two previous districts Marienberg and Zschopau.
[ "History: The district was formed in 1994. This was done by merging the two previous districts Marienberg and Zschopau." ]
This position in the Federal Government of the United States is analogous to the finance ministers of other nations.
[ "This position in the Federal Government of the United States is comparable to the finance ministers of other nations." ]
Shadow of the Hegemon (2001) is the second novel in the Ender's Shadow series (often called the Bean Quartet) by Orson Scott Card.
[ "The second book in the Ender's Shadow series is Shadow of the Hegemon (2001). Orson Scott Card is the author." ]
To help ease the resumption of services after the storm passes, CN also issued an embargo with the Association of American Railroads against all deliveries to points south of Osyka, Mississippi.
[ "CN issued an embargo with the Association of American Railroads against all deliveries to points south of Osyka, Mississippi. This helped to ease of restarting services after the storm passes," ]
The family moved to Vienna in 1907 where it changed the Czech Slavic name of "Zajtich" to the invented German "Seyss-Inquart".
[ "The family moved to Vienna in 1907 where it changed the Czech Slavic name of \"Zajtich\" to the new German name \"Seyss-Inquart\"." ]
References External links "A Remembrance of Olin Eggen — 1919 – 1998", by Nicholas B. Suntzeff, 6 October 1998; NOAO Newsletter, No. 56, December 1998.
[ "References External links \"A Remembrance of Olin Eggen — 1919 – 1998.\" It is by Nicholas B. Suntzeff, 6 October 1998; NOAO Newsletter, No. 56, December 1998." ]
The Erotian surface gravity varies greatly, since Eros is not a sphere but an elongated peanut-shaped (or potato- or shoe-shaped) object.
[ "Gravity on the Erotian surface varies as Eros isn't a sphere but more peanut-shaped." ]
The low was located in an area favorable for development and a tropical cyclone formation alert was issued shortly after the low formed.
[ "The low was located in an area where it could easily develop. A tropical cyclone formation alert was sent out soon after the low formed." ]
Fellow automotive customizer Darryl Starbird purchased the vehicle from Roth in 1967 for US $750.00.
[ "Darryl Starbird bought the vehicle from Roth for $750,000 USD." ]
Sea snakes occur mainly in the Indian Ocean and the southwest Pacific.
[ "Sea snakes can be found in the Indian Ocean and the southwest Pacific." ]
They had extensive maritime trade contacts with the Roman empire.
[ "They had deep maritime trade ties with the Roman Empire." ]
On a larger scale, mitotic cell division can create progeny from multicellular organisms, such as plants that grow from cuttings.
[ "On a larger scale, mitotic cell division can create little ones from multicellular organisms, such as plants that grow from cuttings." ]
All of the Office 95 products have OLE 2 capacity — moving data automatically from various programs — and PowerPoint 7 shows that it was contemporary with Word 7.
[ "All of the Office 95 products have OLE 2 capability — moving data automatically from various programs. PowerPoint 7 shows that it existed at the same time as Word 7." ]
History The district was formed in 1994 by merging the two previous districts Marienberg and Zschopau.
[ "=The district was created in 1994. It was created by combining districts Marienberg and Zschopau." ]
Some beverage products such as ales and stouts e. g. Guinness rely on this effect to produce the 'head' on the surface of the poured product.
[ "Some drinks such as ales and stouts, e. g. Guinness, use this to create the 'head' on the surface of the poured drink." ]
The Sahara Pump Theory is a hypothesis that explains how flora and fauna left Africa to penetrate the Middle East and then Europe and Asia.
[ "The Sahara Pump Theory attempts to explain how plants and animals traveled from Africa to the Middle East, and then to Europe and Asia." ]
It was erected to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge on October 28, 312.
[ "It was built to celebrate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge." ]
Greenland first entertained the idea of a flag of its own in 1973 when five Greenlanders proposed a green, white and blue flag.
[ "Greenland first entertained the idea of a flag of its own in 1973. After five Greenlanders proposed a green, white and blue flag." ]