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He took batting practice on the field for the second time Tuesday since his opening-day injury .	Jeter , who dislocated his left shoulder in a collision March 31 , took batting practice on the field for the first time Monday .	1	1,120	equivalent
The redesigned Finder also features search , coloured labels for customized organization of documents and projects and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac , Windows and UNIX file servers .	It also supports coloured labels to better organise documents , and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac , Windows and Unix file servers .	0	1,122	not equivalent
But to see those pages , users would be required by Amazon to register , and Amazon plans to limit the amount of any single book a customer can view .	But to see those pages Amazon would require users to register , and it plans to limit the amount of any single book a browser can view .	1	1,123	equivalent
Also Thursday , the NYSE 's board elected six new directors - three non-industry representatives and three industry representatives .	Also Thursday , the NYSE 's board elected six new directors to the board and re-elected six others .	0	1,125	not equivalent
Between 1993 and 2002 , 142 allegations of sexual assault were reported .	From 1993 to 2002 , there were 142 reported sexual assaults at the academy .	1	1,126	equivalent
" Mr Gilbertson would have been entitled to these superannuation payments irrespective of ... ( how ) he left the company , " Mr Argus said .	" Mr Gilbertson would have been entitled to these ( pension ) payments irrespective of the circumstances in which he left the company , " Mr Argus said .	1	1,127	equivalent
Five Big East schools , Connecticut , Pittsburgh , Rutgers , Virginia Tech and West Virginia , filed the lawsuit June 6 .	Pittsburgh , West Virginia , Rutgers , Connecticut and Virginia Tech filed the lawsuit this month in Hartford , Conn .	1	1,128	equivalent
Graham said the surgery was not exactly the way to begin a campaign , but he is recovered .	Graham acknowledged that surgery was not exactly the way to begin a campaign , but he said he feels strong and has the go-ahead from his doctors .	1	1,129	equivalent
As temperatures soar above 50 degrees ( 120 Fahrenheit ) , fridges and air conditioners have stuttered to a halt in Basra .	As temperatures soar above 120 Fahrenheit in Basra , fridges and air conditioners have stuttered to a halt .	1	1,130	equivalent
Chief merchandising officers oversee the buying and development of merchandise , deciding the merchandising direction of the company , or basically what it should stand for .	He or she decides the merchandising direction of the company , or basically what it should stand for .	1	1,131	equivalent
" September and third-quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " George Scalise , the SIA 's president , said in the statement .	" September and third quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " stated SIA President George Scalise , in a statement .	1	1,132	equivalent
The ISM noted that " with the exception of March 2003 , growth in business activity has been reported by ISM members every month beginning with February 2002 . "	" With the exception of March 2003 , growth in business activity has been reported by ISM members every month beginning with February 2002 , " the Arizona-based group said .	1	1,133	equivalent
That investigation closed without any charges being laid .	The investigation was closed without charges in 2001 .	1	1,134	equivalent
Officials at Mortazavi 's office and the judiciary declined to respond to Reuters ' requests for comment on the accusations .	Judiciary officials did not immediately respond to Reuters ' requests for comment on the criticism of Mortazavi 's appointment .	0	1,135	not equivalent
Beagle 2 is attached to Mars Express by what is known as a Spin-Up and Ejection Mechanism ( Suem ) .	A command is sent to Mars Express to release Beagle 2 by what is known as a Spin-Up and Eject Mechanism .	0	1,136	not equivalent
Gary Nicklaus , the 34-year-old son of Jack Nicklaus who is playing on a sponsor 's exemption , birdied five of his first nine holes before faltering to a 69 .	Gary Nicklaus , the 34-year-old son of the Golden Bear who is playing on a sponsor 's exemption , birdied five of his first nine holes before shooting 69 .	1	1,137	equivalent
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was up 3.41 points , or 0.35 percent , at 967.00 , also its highest close so far this year .	The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points , or 0 percent , at 971.52 .	0	1,138	not equivalent
" There is no conscious policy on the part of the United States to move the dollar at all , " Snow said .	" There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , " he said .	1	1,139	equivalent
" Events on our system , in and of themselves , could not account for the widespread nature of the outage , " FirstEnergy Chief Executive Peter Burg told the House panel .	" Events on our system , in and of themselves , could not account for the widespread nature of the outage , " Burg said .	1	1,140	equivalent
Kinsley , for example , wrote in the Post Monday : " Sinners have long cherished the fantasy that William Bennett , the virtue magnate , might be among our number .	" Sinners have long cherished the fantasy that William Bennett , the virtue magnate , might be among our number , " Michael Kinsely wrote .	1	1,141	equivalent
He projected Vanderpool will be available within the next five years .	Products featuring Vanderpool will be released within five years , he said .	1	1,142	equivalent
The ambassador said it was up to the Americans to press the Iraqis to make the invitation , which he said the United States appears unwilling to do .	The ambassador said it was up to the Americans to press the Iraqi council to make the invitation - a move he said the United States appears unwilling to make .	1	1,144	equivalent
In afternoon trading in Europe , France 's CAC-40 advanced and Britain 's FTSE 100 each gained 0.7 percent , while Germany 's DAX index rose 0.6 percent .	In Europe , France 's CAC-40 rose 1.3 percent , Britain 's FTSE 100 declined 0.2 percent and Germany 's DAX index gained 0.6 percent .	0	1,145	not equivalent
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index fell 3.99 , or 0.2 percent , to 1,682.72 , following a two-day win of 55.93 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 8.52 points , or 0.51 percent , to 1,670.21 .	0	1,146	not equivalent
He was released on $ 3-million bail and immediately returned to Las Vegas , where he had been filming a video .	After posting $ 3 million bail , Jackson flew to Las Vegas , where he had been working on a video .	1	1,147	equivalent
Florida 's primary isn 't until March 9 - following 28 other states .	Florida 's primary will be March 9 , after 28 states ' primaries or caucuses .	1	1,148	equivalent
" It still remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short- or long-lived , " Sprayregen said .	" It remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short- or long-lived , " said James Sprayregen , UAL bankruptcy attorney , in court .	1	1,149	equivalent
Dividends are currently taxed at ordinary income tax rates of as much as 38.6 per cent .	Under current law , dividends are taxed at standard income tax rates up to 38.6 percent .	1	1,150	equivalent
Dr. William Winkenwerder , assistant secretary of Defense for health affairs , said the vaccine poses little danger .	" We stand behind this program , " said Dr. William Winkenwerder , assistant secretary of defense for health affairs .	0	1,151	not equivalent
There was no way the man could hear him , but he turned in the rescuers ' direction , forlorn , hopeless .	There was no way the man could hear him , but he turned and mouthed something .	0	1,152	not equivalent
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist , a Tennessee Republican , said he intended to work to get the loan provision removed from the final bill .	Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist , a Tennessee Republican , said he intended to work to see that the loan provision was not in the final bill .	1	1,153	equivalent
A final decision on his fate , including the power of the death penalty , lay with President Bush .	A final decision on his fate would lie with US President George Bush .	0	1,154	not equivalent
" And about eight to 10 seconds down , I hit .	" I was in the water for about eight seconds .	0	1,155	not equivalent
" I ´ m very proud of the citizens of this state , " Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday ´ s referendum were counted .	" I 'm very proud of the citizens of this state , " said Gov. John Baldacci , a casino foe .	0	1,156	not equivalent
The two blond opponents appeared almost identical in matching powder-blue outfits – to their dismay .	The two blond opponents appeared almost identical because they wore matching powder-blue outfits - to their dismay . "	1	1,157	equivalent
The decision unnerved voting officials who already have been warning that they have barely enough time to organize the election before the balloting is scheduled to begin .	The decision unnerved voting officials who already have been warning they have barely enough time to organize the election .	1	1,158	equivalent
The House Government Reform Committee rapidly approved the legislation this morning .	The House Government Reform Committee passed the bill today .	1	1,159	equivalent
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 .	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 .	1	1,160	equivalent
The seizure of the money was confirmed by a US Treasury official assigned to work with Iraqi financial officers in Baghdad in rebuilding the country 's banking and financial system .	The seizure of the money was confirmed by a United States Treasury official assigned to work with Iraqi financial officers here to rebuild the country 's banking and financial system .	1	1,163	equivalent
That was a reversal from a loss of $ 35 million , or 20 cents , a year earlier .	Net income was 12 cents a share , compared with a net loss of $ 35 million , or 20 cents , a year earlier .	0	1,164	not equivalent
The lawsuit , filed after a 19-month investigation by the Employee Benefits Security Administration , names Lay and Skilling among others .	The lawsuit , filed after a 19-month investigation by the Employee Benefits Security Administration , names former Enron Chairman Kenneth Lay and former chief executive Jeff Skilling , among others .	1	1,165	equivalent
We can make life very difficult for terrorist elements , we can scatter them , we can cut off one head here and one tentacle there .	We can scatter them , we can cut off one head here and one tentacle there , but often the beast survives .	0	1,167	not equivalent
Overall , students are most likely to be taught by a 15-year veteran with a growing workload and slightly eroding interest in staying in teaching , the work-force portrait shows .	The average teacher is a 15-year veteran with a growing workload and slightly eroding interest in staying in teaching , the work force portrait shows .	1	1,168	equivalent
Carnival Corp. stock was trading at $ 31.29 during midday trading Wednesday , down 72 cents or 2.25 percent .	Carnival Corp. stock was down 2.5 percent , or 81 cents , at $ 31.20 on the New York Stock Exchange .	1	1,169	equivalent
According to the 2000 Census , Long Beach 's Hispanic or Latino population was listed at 35.8 percent .	According to the Census Bureau , the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures .	1	1,170	equivalent
Lewis , the WBC champion , can still fight June 21 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles against another opponent .	With Johnson 's injury , the fight card at the Staples Center in Los Angeles is in question .	0	1,171	not equivalent
With 2.3 million members nationwide , the Episcopal Church is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member global Anglican Communion .	The Episcopal Church , with 2.3 million members , is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Communion .	1	1,172	equivalent
BEA Systems Inc . BEAS.O on Thursday said second-quarter profits rose 28 percent , as revenues grew amid a contracting overall market for business software .	BEA Systems Inc . BEAS.O said on Thursday second-quarter profits rose 28 percent , as revenues grew slightly more than Wall Street expected amid a contracting overall market for business software .	1	1,173	equivalent
It will appear in the next few weeks on the Web site of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .	Details of the research will appear in a future issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .	1	1,174	equivalent
The market 's broader gauges also posted big gains , having climbed higher for four consecutive weeks .	The broader market also retreated , having climbed higher for four consecutive weeks .	0	1,175	not equivalent
Mr. Geoghan had been living in a protective custody unit since being transferred to the prison on April 3 .	He had been in protective custody since being transferred to Souza-Baranowski in April , officials said .	1	1,176	equivalent
WinFS will require that applications be rewritten to exploit such capabilities .	However , applications will have to be rewritten to take advantage of such capabilities .	1	1,177	equivalent
The pilot decided to fly to Kennedy , which has longer runways than Newark Airport .	" Realizing this , the pilot changed course and diverted to Kennedy , which has longer runways . "	1	1,178	equivalent
The number of probable cases dropped to 64 on Tuesday from 66 on Monday in and around Toronto , a city of four million people .	As of Monday , there were 66 probable cases in and around Toronto , a city of 4 million people .	1	1,179	equivalent
Despite their differences , U.S. and EU leaders said there were areas of agreement .	Despite these and other differences , U.S. and EU leaders insisted they were working well together .	1	1,180	equivalent
Bolland told the News of the World : “ I was astonished at Sir Michael ’ s question .	Mr Bolland said : " I was astonished at Sir Michael 's question .	1	1,181	equivalent
Symbol 's former chief accounting officer , Robert Korkuc , is expected to plead guilty in a federal court in Long Island later Thursday , according to reports .	The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Robert Korkuc was expected to plead guilty Thursday in federal court on Long Island to securities fraud charges .	1	1,182	equivalent
Two partners in Grant Thornton 's Italian business were arrested last week and questioned by magistrates investigating the collapse of Parmalat , the Italian dairy company .	Two partners in Grant Thornton 's Italian business have been arrested and are being questioned by magistrates over the collapse of the giant food group .	1	1,183	equivalent
But Senate criticism of the House plan Tuesday came on several fronts .	And several Senate Republicans are cranky about the House map .	1	1,184	equivalent
He proposed a system under which it would take fewer and fewer votes to overcome a filibuster .	Frist proposed a process in which it would take gradually fewer votes to overcome filibusters preventing final votes on judicial confirmations .	0	1,185	not equivalent
The industry censor forbade the sexual innuendo contained in the play and would not allow the characters to sleep together .	The industry censor forbade the sexual innuendo of the play and would not allow Ewell 's character to sleep with Monroe 's .	1	1,186	equivalent
A month ago , the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had grown at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter .	A month ago , the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate .	1	1,187	equivalent
Mark Kaiser , vice-president of marketing , and Tim Lee , vice-president of purchasing , were dismissed last week .	Mark Kaiser and Tim Lee , respectively US Foodservice vice-presidents for marketing and purchasing , have been dismissed .	1	1,189	equivalent
The transaction will grant Handspring stockholders 0.09 of a share of Palm--and no shares of PalmSource--for each share of Handspring common stock .	Under the proposed terms of the transaction , and following the spinoff of PalmSource , Palm will exchange 0.09 shares for each share of Handspring .	0	1,190	not equivalent
Shares of San Diego-based Jack In The Box closed at $ 21.49 , up 78 cents , or 3.8 percent , on the New York Stock Exchange .	Shares of Tampa-based Outback Steakhouse Inc. closed at $ 44.50 , up $ 1.78 , or 4.2 percent , on the New York Stock Exchange .	0	1,191	not equivalent
It doesnt appear the children struggled , Prowers County Coroner Joe Giadone said Saturday .	The cause of death is drowning , and the manner of death is homicide , Prowers County Coroner Joe Giadone said .	0	1,192	not equivalent
The most recent was in 1998 , when Dr Barnett Slepian was killed in his home in Amherst , New York .	The most recent killing was in 1998 , when Dr. Barnett Slepian was shot and killed in his home in Amherst , N.Y.	1	1,193	equivalent
Meanwhile , Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst alluded to an interparty political struggle : " Sounds like the Republican primary started early this year . "	Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst suggested a political motive for the report , saying : " It sounds like the Republican primary started early this year . "	1	1,194	equivalent
In Washington on Sunday , FBI spokesman John Iannarelli said the bureau will join the investigation in An-Najaf .	In Washington , FBI spokesman John Iannarelli said Sunday the bureau will provide forensic analysis of the wreckage .	0	1,195	not equivalent
Jason Giambi capitalized with an RBI single to center .	Jason Giambi contributed a two-out RBI single .	1	1,196	equivalent
Cabrera was called up to help in left field because Todd Hollandsworth has not been productive .	Cabrera was called up Friday from Double A Carolina and started in left field .	0	1,197	not equivalent
Months later , another clinic doctor , Dr. Wayne Patterson , was killed away from the clinic .	Months later , an unknown shooter killed Dr. Wayne Patterson , who ran Gunn 's clinic .	0	1,198	not equivalent
" Although some firms show BPO savings , vendors overstate their current offerings , " John C. McCarthy , Forrester Group director , said .	" Although some firms show BPO savings , vendors overstate their current offerings , " McCarthy said in a statement .	1	1,199	equivalent
Bloodsworth was ultimately cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim 's panties .	In 1993 , after nine years in prison , Bloodsworth was cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim 's panties .	1	1,200	equivalent
Rescue workers had to scrounge for boats to retrieve residents stranded by high water .	Wagner and Wolford both said that rescue workers were scrounging for boats to retrieve residents stranded by high water .	1	1,201	equivalent
Advancing issues outnumbered decliners nearly 2 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange .	Declining issues outnumbered advancers slightly more than 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange .	0	1,202	not equivalent
In the year-ago period , Pearson posted a 26 million pre-tax profit .	A year ago the firm posted a profit of 26 million pounds .	1	1,204	equivalent
World Airways Inc. and North American Airlines Inc. also have filed applications seeking authority to provide service to Iraq .	Cargo carriers World Airways Inc. and North American Airlines Inc. have also applied for permission to fly to Baghdad , Mosley said .	1	1,205	equivalent
When the manager let him in the apartment , Brianna was in her mother 's bedroom lying in a baby 's bathtub , covered with a towel and watching cartoons .	When a manager let him into the apartment , the youngster was lying in a baby 's bathtub , covered with a towel and was watching a TV cartoon channel .	1	1,206	equivalent
DeVries did make one stop in town Wednesday - registering as a sex offender at the Soledad Police Department .	Convicted child molester Brian DeVries spoke out in response to community outrage Wednesday afternoon after registering as a sex offender at the Soledad Police Department .	0	1,207	not equivalent
Inflation-index bonds are carrying an interest rate of 4.66 percent .	The interest rate on Series EE savings bonds for May through October is 2.66 percent .	0	1,208	not equivalent
The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near the village of McGrath .	The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near McGrath to establish a moose nursery of sorts .	0	1,209	not equivalent
Air Transport Association spokeswoman Diana Cronan said that travel was down in May through July and that she also expected it to be off over Labor Day .	ATA spokeswoman Diana Cronan said travel was down in May through July , and she also expects it to be down some over Labor Day .	1	1,210	equivalent
" NASA 's organizational culture and structure had as much to do with this accident as the ( loose ) foam . "	" The NASA organizational culture had as much to do with this accident as the foam , " the report said .	1	1,211	equivalent
Durst was acquitted this week in the murder of his elderly neighbor , 71-year-old Morris Black .	Durst , a millionaire , pleaded self-defense in the death of his neighbor Morris Black .	0	1,212	not equivalent
Civil liberties groups protested and a US district judge ruled that the monument was an unconstitutional promotion of religion .	Civil liberties groups filed suit , and U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ordered the monument moved last October , calling it an unconstitutional promotion of religion by government .	1	1,213	equivalent
They are due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today .	The men will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday .	1	1,214	equivalent
Jordan Green , the prelate 's private lawyer , said he had no comment .	O 'Brien 's attorney , Jordan Green , declined to comment .	1	1,215	equivalent
Shares closed on NASDAQ just below their 52-week high , at $ 32.17 , up $ 1.54 .	Trading of EchoStar 's stock closed Tuesday at a 52-week high of $ 32.17 , up $ 1.54 .	0	1,216	not equivalent
Some state lawmakers say they remain hopeful Bush will sign it , though they acknowledge pressure on the governor to do otherwise .	Some state legislators behind the bill say they remain hopeful Bush will sign the legislation , though they acknowledge pressure is building on the governor to do otherwise .	1	1,217	equivalent
A total of 114 soldiers were killed in the active combat phase that began March 20 .	A total of 114 U.S. soldiers were killed between the start of the war March 20 and the end of April .	0	1,219	not equivalent
Gillespie sent a letter to CBS President Leslie Moonves asking for a historical review or a disclaimer .	Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves .	0	1,220	not equivalent
" Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world 's largest and most familiar brands , " Heyer said in a statement .	In a statement , Heyer said , " Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world 's largest and most familiar brands .	1	1,221	equivalent
However , official statistics published this week showed a surprise 0.6 per cent fall in manufacturing output in August .	The ONS this week reported a surprise 0.6 per cent fall in manufacturing output in August .	1	1,222	equivalent
Printer maker Lexmark International Inc. spurted $ 3.95 to $ 63.35 , recouping some of the $ 14.10 it lost Monday .	Other gainers included Lexmark , which rose $ US3.95 to $ US63.35 , recouping some of the $ US14.10 it lost Monday .	1	1,223	equivalent
Representatives of abuse victims were dismayed by the development .	Representatives of abuse victims expressed dismay at the possibility .	1	1,224	equivalent
Bloodsworth was ultimately cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim 's underwear .	In 1993 , after nine years in prison , Bloodsworth was cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim 's panties .	0	1,225	not equivalent
He said the issue of disclosing classified information about a C.I.A. officer was " a very serious matter " that should be " pursued to the fullest extent " by the Justice Department .	The White House said that leaking classified information was a serious matter that should be " pursued to the fullest extent " by the Justice Department .	1	1,226	equivalent
Unemployment across the state fell a half of a percentage point last month to 6.1 percent from August 's mark of 6.6 percent .	The unemployment rate in San Joaquin County dipped last month to 8.5 percent , down nearly a full percentage point from August .	0	1,227	not equivalent
Under the U.S. Constitution , the other chamber of Congress , the House of Representatives , does not vote on foreign alliances .	The U.S. House of Representatives , the other chamber of Congress , does not vote on treaties .	1	1,229	equivalent

He took batting practice on the field for the second time Tuesday since his opening-day injury .

Jeter , who dislocated his left shoulder in a collision March 31 , took batting practice on the field for the first time Monday .

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The redesigned Finder also features search , coloured labels for customized organization of documents and projects and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac , Windows and UNIX file servers .

It also supports coloured labels to better organise documents , and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac , Windows and Unix file servers .

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But to see those pages , users would be required by Amazon to register , and Amazon plans to limit the amount of any single book a customer can view .

But to see those pages Amazon would require users to register , and it plans to limit the amount of any single book a browser can view .

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Also Thursday , the NYSE 's board elected six new directors - three non-industry representatives and three industry representatives .

Also Thursday , the NYSE 's board elected six new directors to the board and re-elected six others .

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Between 1993 and 2002 , 142 allegations of sexual assault were reported .

From 1993 to 2002 , there were 142 reported sexual assaults at the academy .

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" Mr Gilbertson would have been entitled to these superannuation payments irrespective of ... ( how ) he left the company , " Mr Argus said .

" Mr Gilbertson would have been entitled to these ( pension ) payments irrespective of the circumstances in which he left the company , " Mr Argus said .

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Five Big East schools , Connecticut , Pittsburgh , Rutgers , Virginia Tech and West Virginia , filed the lawsuit June 6 .

Pittsburgh , West Virginia , Rutgers , Connecticut and Virginia Tech filed the lawsuit this month in Hartford , Conn .

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Graham said the surgery was not exactly the way to begin a campaign , but he is recovered .

Graham acknowledged that surgery was not exactly the way to begin a campaign , but he said he feels strong and has the go-ahead from his doctors .

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As temperatures soar above 50 degrees ( 120 Fahrenheit ) , fridges and air conditioners have stuttered to a halt in Basra .

As temperatures soar above 120 Fahrenheit in Basra , fridges and air conditioners have stuttered to a halt .

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Chief merchandising officers oversee the buying and development of merchandise , deciding the merchandising direction of the company , or basically what it should stand for .

He or she decides the merchandising direction of the company , or basically what it should stand for .

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" September and third-quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " George Scalise , the SIA 's president , said in the statement .

" September and third quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " stated SIA President George Scalise , in a statement .

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The ISM noted that " with the exception of March 2003 , growth in business activity has been reported by ISM members every month beginning with February 2002 . "

" With the exception of March 2003 , growth in business activity has been reported by ISM members every month beginning with February 2002 , " the Arizona-based group said .

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That investigation closed without any charges being laid .

The investigation was closed without charges in 2001 .

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Officials at Mortazavi 's office and the judiciary declined to respond to Reuters ' requests for comment on the accusations .

Judiciary officials did not immediately respond to Reuters ' requests for comment on the criticism of Mortazavi 's appointment .

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Beagle 2 is attached to Mars Express by what is known as a Spin-Up and Ejection Mechanism ( Suem ) .

A command is sent to Mars Express to release Beagle 2 by what is known as a Spin-Up and Eject Mechanism .

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Gary Nicklaus , the 34-year-old son of Jack Nicklaus who is playing on a sponsor 's exemption , birdied five of his first nine holes before faltering to a 69 .

Gary Nicklaus , the 34-year-old son of the Golden Bear who is playing on a sponsor 's exemption , birdied five of his first nine holes before shooting 69 .

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The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was up 3.41 points , or 0.35 percent , at 967.00 , also its highest close so far this year .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points , or 0 percent , at 971.52 .

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" There is no conscious policy on the part of the United States to move the dollar at all , " Snow said .

" There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , " he said .

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" Events on our system , in and of themselves , could not account for the widespread nature of the outage , " FirstEnergy Chief Executive Peter Burg told the House panel .

" Events on our system , in and of themselves , could not account for the widespread nature of the outage , " Burg said .

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Kinsley , for example , wrote in the Post Monday : " Sinners have long cherished the fantasy that William Bennett , the virtue magnate , might be among our number .

" Sinners have long cherished the fantasy that William Bennett , the virtue magnate , might be among our number , " Michael Kinsely wrote .

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He projected Vanderpool will be available within the next five years .

Products featuring Vanderpool will be released within five years , he said .

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The ambassador said it was up to the Americans to press the Iraqis to make the invitation , which he said the United States appears unwilling to do .

The ambassador said it was up to the Americans to press the Iraqi council to make the invitation - a move he said the United States appears unwilling to make .

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In afternoon trading in Europe , France 's CAC-40 advanced and Britain 's FTSE 100 each gained 0.7 percent , while Germany 's DAX index rose 0.6 percent .

In Europe , France 's CAC-40 rose 1.3 percent , Britain 's FTSE 100 declined 0.2 percent and Germany 's DAX index gained 0.6 percent .

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The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index fell 3.99 , or 0.2 percent , to 1,682.72 , following a two-day win of 55.93 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 8.52 points , or 0.51 percent , to 1,670.21 .

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He was released on $ 3-million bail and immediately returned to Las Vegas , where he had been filming a video .

After posting $ 3 million bail , Jackson flew to Las Vegas , where he had been working on a video .

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Florida 's primary isn 't until March 9 - following 28 other states .

Florida 's primary will be March 9 , after 28 states ' primaries or caucuses .

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" It still remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short- or long-lived , " Sprayregen said .

" It remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short- or long-lived , " said James Sprayregen , UAL bankruptcy attorney , in court .

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Dividends are currently taxed at ordinary income tax rates of as much as 38.6 per cent .

Under current law , dividends are taxed at standard income tax rates up to 38.6 percent .

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Dr. William Winkenwerder , assistant secretary of Defense for health affairs , said the vaccine poses little danger .

" We stand behind this program , " said Dr. William Winkenwerder , assistant secretary of defense for health affairs .

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There was no way the man could hear him , but he turned in the rescuers ' direction , forlorn , hopeless .

There was no way the man could hear him , but he turned and mouthed something .

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Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist , a Tennessee Republican , said he intended to work to get the loan provision removed from the final bill .

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist , a Tennessee Republican , said he intended to work to see that the loan provision was not in the final bill .

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A final decision on his fate , including the power of the death penalty , lay with President Bush .

A final decision on his fate would lie with US President George Bush .

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" And about eight to 10 seconds down , I hit .

" I was in the water for about eight seconds .

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" I ´ m very proud of the citizens of this state , " Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday ´ s referendum were counted .

" I 'm very proud of the citizens of this state , " said Gov. John Baldacci , a casino foe .

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The two blond opponents appeared almost identical in matching powder-blue outfits – to their dismay .

The two blond opponents appeared almost identical because they wore matching powder-blue outfits - to their dismay . "

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The decision unnerved voting officials who already have been warning that they have barely enough time to organize the election before the balloting is scheduled to begin .

The decision unnerved voting officials who already have been warning they have barely enough time to organize the election .

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The House Government Reform Committee rapidly approved the legislation this morning .

The House Government Reform Committee passed the bill today .

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The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 .

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 .

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The seizure of the money was confirmed by a US Treasury official assigned to work with Iraqi financial officers in Baghdad in rebuilding the country 's banking and financial system .

The seizure of the money was confirmed by a United States Treasury official assigned to work with Iraqi financial officers here to rebuild the country 's banking and financial system .

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That was a reversal from a loss of $ 35 million , or 20 cents , a year earlier .

Net income was 12 cents a share , compared with a net loss of $ 35 million , or 20 cents , a year earlier .

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The lawsuit , filed after a 19-month investigation by the Employee Benefits Security Administration , names Lay and Skilling among others .

The lawsuit , filed after a 19-month investigation by the Employee Benefits Security Administration , names former Enron Chairman Kenneth Lay and former chief executive Jeff Skilling , among others .

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We can make life very difficult for terrorist elements , we can scatter them , we can cut off one head here and one tentacle there .

We can scatter them , we can cut off one head here and one tentacle there , but often the beast survives .

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Overall , students are most likely to be taught by a 15-year veteran with a growing workload and slightly eroding interest in staying in teaching , the work-force portrait shows .

The average teacher is a 15-year veteran with a growing workload and slightly eroding interest in staying in teaching , the work force portrait shows .

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Carnival Corp. stock was trading at $ 31.29 during midday trading Wednesday , down 72 cents or 2.25 percent .

Carnival Corp. stock was down 2.5 percent , or 81 cents , at $ 31.20 on the New York Stock Exchange .

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According to the 2000 Census , Long Beach 's Hispanic or Latino population was listed at 35.8 percent .

According to the Census Bureau , the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures .

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Lewis , the WBC champion , can still fight June 21 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles against another opponent .

With Johnson 's injury , the fight card at the Staples Center in Los Angeles is in question .

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With 2.3 million members nationwide , the Episcopal Church is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member global Anglican Communion .

The Episcopal Church , with 2.3 million members , is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Communion .

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BEA Systems Inc . BEAS.O on Thursday said second-quarter profits rose 28 percent , as revenues grew amid a contracting overall market for business software .

BEA Systems Inc . BEAS.O said on Thursday second-quarter profits rose 28 percent , as revenues grew slightly more than Wall Street expected amid a contracting overall market for business software .

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It will appear in the next few weeks on the Web site of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .

Details of the research will appear in a future issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .

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The market 's broader gauges also posted big gains , having climbed higher for four consecutive weeks .

The broader market also retreated , having climbed higher for four consecutive weeks .

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Mr. Geoghan had been living in a protective custody unit since being transferred to the prison on April 3 .

He had been in protective custody since being transferred to Souza-Baranowski in April , officials said .

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WinFS will require that applications be rewritten to exploit such capabilities .

However , applications will have to be rewritten to take advantage of such capabilities .

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The pilot decided to fly to Kennedy , which has longer runways than Newark Airport .

" Realizing this , the pilot changed course and diverted to Kennedy , which has longer runways . "

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The number of probable cases dropped to 64 on Tuesday from 66 on Monday in and around Toronto , a city of four million people .

As of Monday , there were 66 probable cases in and around Toronto , a city of 4 million people .

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Despite their differences , U.S. and EU leaders said there were areas of agreement .

Despite these and other differences , U.S. and EU leaders insisted they were working well together .

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Bolland told the News of the World : “ I was astonished at Sir Michael ’ s question .

Mr Bolland said : " I was astonished at Sir Michael 's question .

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Symbol 's former chief accounting officer , Robert Korkuc , is expected to plead guilty in a federal court in Long Island later Thursday , according to reports .

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Robert Korkuc was expected to plead guilty Thursday in federal court on Long Island to securities fraud charges .

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Two partners in Grant Thornton 's Italian business were arrested last week and questioned by magistrates investigating the collapse of Parmalat , the Italian dairy company .

Two partners in Grant Thornton 's Italian business have been arrested and are being questioned by magistrates over the collapse of the giant food group .

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But Senate criticism of the House plan Tuesday came on several fronts .

And several Senate Republicans are cranky about the House map .

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He proposed a system under which it would take fewer and fewer votes to overcome a filibuster .

Frist proposed a process in which it would take gradually fewer votes to overcome filibusters preventing final votes on judicial confirmations .

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The industry censor forbade the sexual innuendo contained in the play and would not allow the characters to sleep together .

The industry censor forbade the sexual innuendo of the play and would not allow Ewell 's character to sleep with Monroe 's .

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A month ago , the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had grown at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter .

A month ago , the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate .

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Mark Kaiser , vice-president of marketing , and Tim Lee , vice-president of purchasing , were dismissed last week .

Mark Kaiser and Tim Lee , respectively US Foodservice vice-presidents for marketing and purchasing , have been dismissed .

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The transaction will grant Handspring stockholders 0.09 of a share of Palm--and no shares of PalmSource--for each share of Handspring common stock .

Under the proposed terms of the transaction , and following the spinoff of PalmSource , Palm will exchange 0.09 shares for each share of Handspring .

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Shares of San Diego-based Jack In The Box closed at $ 21.49 , up 78 cents , or 3.8 percent , on the New York Stock Exchange .

Shares of Tampa-based Outback Steakhouse Inc. closed at $ 44.50 , up $ 1.78 , or 4.2 percent , on the New York Stock Exchange .

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It doesnt appear the children struggled , Prowers County Coroner Joe Giadone said Saturday .

The cause of death is drowning , and the manner of death is homicide , Prowers County Coroner Joe Giadone said .

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The most recent was in 1998 , when Dr Barnett Slepian was killed in his home in Amherst , New York .

The most recent killing was in 1998 , when Dr. Barnett Slepian was shot and killed in his home in Amherst , N.Y.

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Meanwhile , Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst alluded to an interparty political struggle : " Sounds like the Republican primary started early this year . "

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst suggested a political motive for the report , saying : " It sounds like the Republican primary started early this year . "

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In Washington on Sunday , FBI spokesman John Iannarelli said the bureau will join the investigation in An-Najaf .

In Washington , FBI spokesman John Iannarelli said Sunday the bureau will provide forensic analysis of the wreckage .

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Jason Giambi capitalized with an RBI single to center .

Jason Giambi contributed a two-out RBI single .

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Cabrera was called up to help in left field because Todd Hollandsworth has not been productive .

Cabrera was called up Friday from Double A Carolina and started in left field .

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Months later , another clinic doctor , Dr. Wayne Patterson , was killed away from the clinic .

Months later , an unknown shooter killed Dr. Wayne Patterson , who ran Gunn 's clinic .

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" Although some firms show BPO savings , vendors overstate their current offerings , " John C. McCarthy , Forrester Group director , said .

" Although some firms show BPO savings , vendors overstate their current offerings , " McCarthy said in a statement .

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Bloodsworth was ultimately cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim 's panties .

In 1993 , after nine years in prison , Bloodsworth was cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim 's panties .

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Rescue workers had to scrounge for boats to retrieve residents stranded by high water .

Wagner and Wolford both said that rescue workers were scrounging for boats to retrieve residents stranded by high water .

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Advancing issues outnumbered decliners nearly 2 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange .

Declining issues outnumbered advancers slightly more than 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange .

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In the year-ago period , Pearson posted a 26 million pre-tax profit .

A year ago the firm posted a profit of 26 million pounds .

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World Airways Inc. and North American Airlines Inc. also have filed applications seeking authority to provide service to Iraq .

Cargo carriers World Airways Inc. and North American Airlines Inc. have also applied for permission to fly to Baghdad , Mosley said .

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When the manager let him in the apartment , Brianna was in her mother 's bedroom lying in a baby 's bathtub , covered with a towel and watching cartoons .

When a manager let him into the apartment , the youngster was lying in a baby 's bathtub , covered with a towel and was watching a TV cartoon channel .

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DeVries did make one stop in town Wednesday - registering as a sex offender at the Soledad Police Department .

Convicted child molester Brian DeVries spoke out in response to community outrage Wednesday afternoon after registering as a sex offender at the Soledad Police Department .

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Inflation-index bonds are carrying an interest rate of 4.66 percent .

The interest rate on Series EE savings bonds for May through October is 2.66 percent .

0

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The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near the village of McGrath .

The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near McGrath to establish a moose nursery of sorts .

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Air Transport Association spokeswoman Diana Cronan said that travel was down in May through July and that she also expected it to be off over Labor Day .

ATA spokeswoman Diana Cronan said travel was down in May through July , and she also expects it to be down some over Labor Day .

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" NASA 's organizational culture and structure had as much to do with this accident as the ( loose ) foam . "

" The NASA organizational culture had as much to do with this accident as the foam , " the report said .

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Durst was acquitted this week in the murder of his elderly neighbor , 71-year-old Morris Black .

Durst , a millionaire , pleaded self-defense in the death of his neighbor Morris Black .

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Civil liberties groups protested and a US district judge ruled that the monument was an unconstitutional promotion of religion .

Civil liberties groups filed suit , and U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ordered the monument moved last October , calling it an unconstitutional promotion of religion by government .

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They are due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today .

The men will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday .

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Jordan Green , the prelate 's private lawyer , said he had no comment .

O 'Brien 's attorney , Jordan Green , declined to comment .

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Shares closed on NASDAQ just below their 52-week high , at $ 32.17 , up $ 1.54 .

Trading of EchoStar 's stock closed Tuesday at a 52-week high of $ 32.17 , up $ 1.54 .

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Some state lawmakers say they remain hopeful Bush will sign it , though they acknowledge pressure on the governor to do otherwise .

Some state legislators behind the bill say they remain hopeful Bush will sign the legislation , though they acknowledge pressure is building on the governor to do otherwise .

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A total of 114 soldiers were killed in the active combat phase that began March 20 .

A total of 114 U.S. soldiers were killed between the start of the war March 20 and the end of April .

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Gillespie sent a letter to CBS President Leslie Moonves asking for a historical review or a disclaimer .

Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves .

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" Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world 's largest and most familiar brands , " Heyer said in a statement .

In a statement , Heyer said , " Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world 's largest and most familiar brands .

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However , official statistics published this week showed a surprise 0.6 per cent fall in manufacturing output in August .

The ONS this week reported a surprise 0.6 per cent fall in manufacturing output in August .

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Printer maker Lexmark International Inc. spurted $ 3.95 to $ 63.35 , recouping some of the $ 14.10 it lost Monday .

Other gainers included Lexmark , which rose $ US3.95 to $ US63.35 , recouping some of the $ US14.10 it lost Monday .

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Representatives of abuse victims were dismayed by the development .

Representatives of abuse victims expressed dismay at the possibility .

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Bloodsworth was ultimately cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim 's underwear .

In 1993 , after nine years in prison , Bloodsworth was cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim 's panties .

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He said the issue of disclosing classified information about a C.I.A. officer was " a very serious matter " that should be " pursued to the fullest extent " by the Justice Department .

The White House said that leaking classified information was a serious matter that should be " pursued to the fullest extent " by the Justice Department .

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Unemployment across the state fell a half of a percentage point last month to 6.1 percent from August 's mark of 6.6 percent .

The unemployment rate in San Joaquin County dipped last month to 8.5 percent , down nearly a full percentage point from August .

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Under the U.S. Constitution , the other chamber of Congress , the House of Representatives , does not vote on foreign alliances .

The U.S. House of Representatives , the other chamber of Congress , does not vote on treaties .

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