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John Paul Stevens (born April 20, 1920) is the senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
[ "Senior Associate of the Supreme Court in the US is John Paul Stevens, born 04/20/1920," ]
Bedroom bondage games often constitute foreplay.
[ "Bedroom bondage games often mean foreplay." ]
Religion Despite the name of the band, the members do not consider themselves antitheist.
[ "Even with the name of the band, the group doesn't think they are antitheist, or non God believers." ]
The Book of Nehemiah is a book of the Hebrew Bible, historically regarded as a continuation of the Book of Ezra, and is sometimes called the second book of Ezra.
[ "The Book of Nehemiah is a book of the Hebrew Bible. It is sometimes called the second book of Ezra since it is seen as a continuation of that.." ]
Russia specifically blocked transfer of U. N. facility to the EU mission.
[ "Russia blocked transfer of U. N. facility to the EU mission." ]
He reigned from 1804 to 1824.
[ "He held the throne from 1804 to 1824." ]
During its heyday, Chang'an was one of the largest and most populous cities in the world.
[ "During its high point, Chang'an was one of the largest cities with the most people." ]
In reality Angle announced that he would be having neck surgery in May and would be out of action until August.
[ "Angle announced that he would be having neck surgery in May. He would be unavailable until August." ]
Several of her songs have been featured in anime and drama series.
[ "Some of her songs were used in anime and drama series." ]
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.
[ "Working widely with the BBC, Ross has been presenting The Film Program since 1997, his own chat show, Friday night with Jonathan Ross since 2001, and a radio show on BBC Radio 2 since 1999." ]
The table below highlights those differences.
[ "The table below shows those differences." ]
Previously, the language was written in Míkmaq hieroglyphic writing, a script of partially-native origin.
[ "The language was written in Míkmaq hieroglyphic writing. This style is a script of partially-native origin." ]
Some of the technologies have been adapted to social networking services and ISPs.
[ "The technologies were used in social networking and ISPs." ]
It was built from 1961 to 1967 with funding from the World Bank.
[ "It was built from 1961 to 1967. The World bank funded it." ]
Bad Herrenalb is a municipality in the district of Calw, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
[ "Bad Herrenalb is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany." ]
Construction was completed in 1254 under Frederick's son, Conrad IV of Germany.
[ "Construction was finished in 1254 under Conrad IV of Germany." ]
He resumed his post in July, with no apparent reduction in his ruthlessness.
[ "He went back to his post in July. He was no less ruthless." ]
In 2005, Boreanaz began starring opposite Emily Deschanel on the current prime time television series, Bones.
[ "Boreanaz starred opposite Emily Deschanel on the prime time television series Bones. His role began in 2005." ]
In Shinto worship, the kami are invited to leave Takama-ga-hara and enter a shrine or some other purified place.
[ "In Shinto worship, the kami are invited to leave Takama-ga-hara. They can then enter a shrine or other purified place." ]
The BCG matrix (aka B. C. G. analysis, BCG-matrix, Boston Box, Boston Matrix, Boston Consulting Group analysis) is a chart that had been created by Bruce Henderson for the Boston Consulting Group in 1970 to help corporations with analyzing their business units or product lines.
[ "The BCG matrix (aka B. C. G. analysis, BCG-matrix, Boston Box, Boston Matrix, Boston Consulting Group analysis) was a chart created by Bruce Henderson for the Boston Consulting Group in 1970 to help corporations analyze their business units or product lines." ]
On 20 February 2007, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. announced that it was working with mobile phone search company AskMeNow to launch a mobile encyclopedia.
[ "On February 20, 2007, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. said it was working with AskMeNow to launch a mobile encyclopedia." ]
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 exact details of the transforming principle were verified by Avery, McLeod and McCarty, and by Hershey and Chase." ]
The Komodo dragon's diet is wide-ranging, and includes invertebrates, other reptiles (including smaller Komodo dragons), birds, bird eggs, small mammals, monkeys, wild boar, goats, deer, horses, and water buffalo.
[ "The Komodo dragon's diet is wide. It has invertebrates, other reptiles (including smaller Komodo dragons), birds, bird eggs, small mammals, monkeys, wild boar, goats, deer, horses, and water buffalo." ]
Mechanical properties of nanosystems are of interest in the nanomechanics research.
[ "Mechanical aspects of nanosystems are an important part of nanomechanics research." ]
The direct evidence suggests there was a migration of H. erectus out of Africa, then a further speciation of H. sapiens from H. erectus in Africa.
[ "Direct evidence suggests there was a migration of H. erectus out of Africa. Then there was a further speciation of H. sapiens from H. erectus in Africa." ]
Frances was later absorbed by an extratropical cyclone on November 21.
[ "On November 21, a cyclone absorbed Frances." ]
Earthsea is a fictional realm originally created by Ursula K. Le Guin for her short story "The Word of Unbinding", published in 1964, that became more famous in her novel A Wizard of Earthsea, first published in 1968.
[ "Earthsea is a fictional world created by Ursula K. Le Guin for her short story \"The Word of Unbinding\" published in 1964. It became more famous in her novel A Wizard of Earthsea published in 1968" ]
His team had been vanquished in two consecutive games by the Montreal Canadiens in 1929 – 30.
[ "His team was defeated in two consecutive games by the Montreal Canadiens between 1929 and 1930." ]
Solar thermal power plants can generally be built in a few years because solar plants are built almost entirely with modular, readily available materials.
[ "Solar thermal power plants can be built in a few years as they are built almost entirely with standard, common materials." ]
In contrast to the Hollywood portrait of schizophrenics, mentally ill people are essentially no more prone to violence than sane individuals.
[ "Unlike how Hollywood portrays schizophrenics, mentally ill people are no more prone to violence than sane people." ]
Edo consequently rapidly grew from what had been a small, virtually unknown fishing village in 1457 to a metropolis with an estimated population of 1,000,000 by 1721, the largest city in the world at the time.
[ "Edo rapidly grew from a virtually unknown village in 1457 to a metropolis with a population of 1,000,000 by 1721." ]
She later attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (the high school featured in the movie Fame) before she entered the theater program at Juilliard.
[ "She later went to the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (the high school featured in the movie Fame). She then entered the theater program at Juilliard." ]
His team had been vanquished in two consecutive games by the Montreal Canadiens in 1929 – 30.
[ "His team was defeated in back-to-back games against the Montreal Canadiens in 1929-1930." ]
This effect does not come into play by going from macro to micro dimensions.
[ "This effect does not happen when going from macro to micro dimensions." ]
George Walker Bush (; born July 6, 1946) served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
[ "George Walker Bush served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009." ]
I Elara did not receive its present name until 1975; before then, it was simply known as.
[ "Elara got its name in 1975; before then it was known as." ]
This reflects the fact that the Parliament's President is not part of the executive branch but still ranks higher in (symbolic) importance than the Chancellor.
[ "This shows the fact that the Parliament's President is not part of the executive branch. Still the president ranks higher in (symbolic) importance than the Chancellor." ]
Some academic journals do refer to Wikipedia articles, but are not elevating it to the same level as traditional references.
[ "Some academic journals do use Wikipedia articles but they do not hold them up to the same level as traditional sources." ]
Among the casualties were two fishers who were reported missing.
[ "Two fishers were reported missing." ]
Jules captured footage of American Airlines Flight 11 hitting the North tower of the World Trade Center.
[ "Jules captured footage of American Airlines Flight 11 being flown into the North tower of the World Trade Center." ]
About 2,000 to 3,000 cocoons are required to make a pound of silk.
[ "Approx 2,000 to 3,000 coconuts are required to make a pound of silk." ]
The game includes elements of role-playing and business simulation games.
[ "The game has role-playing and business simulation elements." ]
Bagnotar is bounded by the following union councils, to the north by Sarbhana, to the east and to the south by Namli Maira, and to the west by Bagh.
[ "Bagnotar is defined by initial union councils, Sarbhana to the north, Namli Maira to the east and south, and Bagh to the west." ]
Initially very disorganized, surface pressures gradually decreased across the region, with a weak low pressure area developing on September 19.
[ "Disorganized surface pressures decreased across the region with a low pressure area forming on September 19." ]
During this period he married, and farmed in Lyndhurst, Hampshire.
[ "During this period he married. He also farmed in Lyndhurst, Hampshire." ]
In 1941 Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, announced that additional units for the Waffen-SS would be raised from non-German foreign nationals.
[ "In 1941 Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler said that more money would be collected from non-Germans. The money would help the Waffen-SS." ]
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 most popular food types were equines (Equus ferus) and Red Deer (Cervus elaphus). Although other mammals ranging from hares to mammoth were also hunted, including rhino and hyena." ]
He is released back into the wild, now with more adult feathers, and a tracking device strapped to his back, and leads the humans home to his native colony.
[ "He is put back into the wild, now with more adult feathers, and a tracking device strapped to his back. He leads the humans home to his native colony." ]
Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American actor, musician, producer, and director.
[ "Kevin Costner is an American actor, producer and director." ]
Recovery Russia bounced back from the August 1998 financial crash with surprising speed.
[ "Russia survived from the August 1998 financial crash quickly." ]
Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah expressed admiration for Turkey's founding leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and expressed a desire to develop Pakistan on the Turkish model of modernism and secularism.
[ "Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah praised Turkey's founding leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and showed a desire to develop Pakistan on the Turkish model of modernism and secularism." ]
Most Requests for adminship run for seven days after being transcluded onto the main RfA page.
[ "Most Requests for adminship exist for seven days after being transcluded onto the main RfA page." ]
Lot-et-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Lot and Garonne rivers.
[ "Lot-et-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France. Lot-et-Garonne was named after the Lot and Garonne rivers." ]
It is one of the most historic motor racing circuits in the world.
[ "It is one of the oldest motor racing circuits on earth." ]
The city's Inca architecture, however, withstood the earthquake.
[ "The earthquake did not destroy the Inca buildings." ]
It provided a variety of music, from pop-punk, surf rock, and ska, to an acoustic ballad.
[ "It gave a mix of music, from pop-punk, surf rock and ska to an acoustic song." ]
Cognition is the scientific term for "the process of thought".
[ "Cognition is \"the process of thought\"." ]
Approximately 1,100 mud volcanoes have been identified on land and in shallow water.
[ "There are about 1,100 mud volcanoes that have been identified on land and shallow water." ]
Even if a contribution violates the precise wording of a rule, it might still be a good contribution.
[ "Even if a contribution breaks the wording of a rule, it could be a good contribution." ]
Most owners of zombie computers are unaware that their system is being used in this way.
[ "Most owners of zombie computers have no clue that their computer is being used in this way." ]
Two tubes of amphetamines and a further empty tube were found in the rear pocket of his racing jersey.
[ "Two full and one empty tube of amphetamines were found in the pocket of his jersey." ]
A ship is a large vessel that floats on water.
[ "A ship is a large boat that floats on water." ]
The common soft corals on the Great Barrier Reef belong to 36 genera.
[ "There are 36 genera of soft corals on the Great Barrier Reef." ]
According to the study, if all this software had been developed by conventional proprietary means, it would have cost about $(US dollars) to develop in the United States.
[ "According to the study, if all this software had been made in standard proprietary ways, it would have cost about $(US dollars) to make in the United States." ]
TPL then sold a conservation easement over the entire property to the state of Florida, while Polk County purchased the gardens portion of the property, less the development rights conveyed in the state easement.
[ "TPL then sold a conservation easement over the entire property to the state of Florida, while Polk County bought the gardens portion of the property, less the development rights conveyed in the state easement." ]
Handles may be wood or plastic; ferrules are metal (usually nickel-plated steel).
[ "Handles may be wood/plastic; metal rings are usually a plated steel." ]
Finally, the town had no cultural life that could offer competition to Wagner's own artistic dominance.
[ "The town had no cultural life that could compare to Wagner's own artistic power." ]
Design philosophies Two basic designs exist: Event-driven (priority scheduling) designs switch tasks only when an event of higher priority needs service, called pre-emptive priority.
[ "Event-driven designs switch tasks only when a more important event needs service." ]
Marant is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.
[ "Marant is a community in the Pas-de-Calais section in the Nord--Pas-de-Calais region of France." ]
Thinner is a 1984 novel by Stephen King, published under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman.
[ "Thinner is a 1984 novel by Stephen King, which was published under a fictitious name Richard Bachman." ]
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 now crosses the Tarn valley above its lowest point. It links the Causse du Larzac and the Causse Rouge. It is inside the perimeter of the Grands Causses, which is a regional natural park." ]
Sir Donald Bradman AC, Australian cricketer universally regarded as the greatest batsman of all time was born in Cootamundra.
[ "The Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman AC was born in Cootamundra." ]
A variation of the Mai style of Japanese dance is the Kyomai or Kyoto Style Dance.
[ "The Kyomai or Kyoto Style Dance is a A variation of the Mai style of Japanese dance." ]
Power transmission is the movement of energy from its place of generation to a location where it is applied to performing useful work.
[ "Power transmission is the movement of energy from its origin to the performing of useful work." ]
Traditionally, the leader of the National Party serves as Deputy Prime Minister when the Coalition is in government.
[ "The leader of the National Party becomes the Deputy Prime Minister when the Coalition is in government." ]
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 portion of matcha is placed in the bowl, traditionally using a bamboo scoop called chashaku, and then a small number of hot (not boiling) water is added." ]
This can be mitigated by using multiple Kerberos servers and fallback authentication mechanisms.
[ "This can be less severe by using multiple Kerberos servers and fallback authentication mechanisms." ]
The first use of the word was for the limbs of fish, but has been extended to include other animal limbs and man-made devices.
[ "The first use of the word was for the limbs of fish, but has been extended to include other animal limbs." ]
In his book "Russia at War 1941 to 1945", Alexander Werth reported that while visiting Gdansk / Danzig in 1945 shortly after its liberation by the Red Army, he saw an experimental factory outside the city for making soap from human corpses.
[ "Alexander Werth wrote about seeing an experimental factory outside Gdansk/Danzig in 1945. They were making soap from human corpses. He reported this in his book \"Russia at War 1941 to 1945.\"" ]
The Armenian legion was established under the goals of the Armenian national liberation movement and was an armed unit besides the Armenian volunteer units and Armenian militia during World War I which fought against the Ottoman Empire.
[ "The Armenian legion was made under the goals of the Armenian national liberation movement. It was an armed unit during World War I that fought against the Ottoman Empire. Others were the Armenian volunteer units and Armenian militia." ]
Berlin and Paris developed thriving émigré communities.
[ "Berlin and Paris developed thriving immigrant communities." ]
Daniel Waters also gained recognition for his screenplay, which won a 1990 Edgar Award.
[ "Daniel Waters gained recognition for his screenplay, and won the 1990 Edgar Award." ]
Held from 17 June to 19 June 1944, this celebration was referred to as the "The Jubilee Celebrations of IOC" by Carl Diem, the originator of the modern tradition of the Olympic torch relay.
[ "Carl Diem, the originator of the modern tradition of the Olympic torch relay, called it the Jubilee Celebrations of IOC. It was held from 17 June to 19 June 1944." ]
Since its creation, the distribution has become very different from Slackware in most regards while still maintaining compatibility with its binary packages.
[ "The distribution has become very different from Slackware since it was created. In most regards, this happened while it maintained compatibility with its binary packages." ]
A console manufacturer is a company that manufactures and distributes video game consoles.
[ "A console manufacturer manufactures and distributes video game consoles." ]
On August 15, convection organized into bands, and as its winds approached hurricane strength, an eye developed within the storm.
[ "Convection organized into bands and winds neared hurricane strength. An eye had developed within the storm. This took place on August 15th." ]
Diatomic molecules are molecules composed only of two atoms, of either the same or different chemical elements.
[ "Diatomic molecules are composed of two atoms. These atoms are of either the same or different chemical elements." ]
Taylor walks around the scene spectating without interacting with Jordison or the females, there is a moment in which Jordison is looking in a mirror and Taylor suddenly appears.
[ "Taylor walks around the scene watching without interacting with Jordison or the females. There is a moment Jordison is looking in a mirror and Taylor suddenly appears." ]
Its inaugural concert took place in Tel Aviv on December 26, 1936, and was conducted by Arturo Toscanini.
[ "The December 26, 1936 inaugural concert by Arturo Toscanini was located in Tel Aviv." ]
The storm continued, crossing the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and retained its strength until June 20 when it became extratropical near Newfoundland.
[ "The storm crossed the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and stayed strong until June 20. It became weaker near Newfoundland." ]
The Movie and subsequent additions to the franchise.
[ "The Movie and its additions to the franchise." ]
A few years later, in 1840, General Zorawar Singh invaded Baltistan, captured the Raja of Skardu, who had sided with the Ladakhis, and annexed his country.
[ "General Zorawar Singh entered Baltistan in 1840. He took the Raja of Skardu prisoner. He conquered his country for siding with the Ladakhis." ]
A cafe and some other businesses largely occupy the location of the fort, and the rue Saint Antoine passes directly over it as it opens onto the roundabout of the Bastille.
[ "The location of the fort is occupied by businesses. The rue Saint Antoine passes over it." ]
Santiago, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation (Greater Santiago).
[ "The capital, largest city, and center of Chile's largest conurbation is Santiago." ]
In 1998, she contributed back-up vocals for the Refugee Camp's "It's Too Late", a Carroll King cover.
[ "In 1998, she was the back-up singer for Refugee Camp's Caroll King cover \"It's Too Late\"" ]
By early the next day, the remnants of Gabrielle were absorbed by an approaching cold front.
[ "An approaching cold front absorbed the remnants of Gabrielle." ]
His travel writings and his extensive diaries and correspondence have also been published.
[ "His travel writings and his many diaries and letters have also been published." ]
Traces of the amphitheatre can still be seen in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro.
[ "Parts of the amphitheatre is still seen at the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro." ]
Roman conquest Judea lost its independence to the Romans in the 1st century BCE, by becoming first a tributary kingdom, then a province, of the Roman Empire.
[ "Roman conquest: Judea lost its independence to the Romans in the 1st century BCE. It became first a tributary kingdom, then a province, of the Roman Empire." ]
A pestilence is any virulent and highly infectious disease that can cause an epidemic or even a pandemic.
[ "A pestilence is a toxic and very infectious disease that causes an outbreak or even a widespread outbreak." ]