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A Newsweek story counters the popular wisdom that McDonald's is in trouble. | McDonald's restaurants are still making tons of money. | According to Newsweek, McDonalds should be declaring bankruptcy this quarter. |
One participant added that the current regulatory structure has dampened the profession's spirit for innovation. | The profession is less excited about innovating. | The profession's enthusiasm for innovating grew as a result of the regulatory scheme. |
Gold and silver are sold by weight, with relatively little extra cost added for workmanship, making them a good buy. | Gold and silver are a great buy due to only a fractional cost put on for craftsmanship. | Gold and silver are not a good buy here because they add on a lot of extra cost for the work. |
I and my friends would take our fishing poles down to the pond and dip our toes in the water and ... | My friends and I go to the pond with our fishing poles and dip our toes in the water. | I never go fishing or to the pond. |
McCain's ultimate weapon is cynicism. | McCain is very cynical. | McCain is optimistic. |
But, like many of Yeltsin's recent appointments, this one has the quality of being surprising without being brilliant. | Yeltsin's appoint showed a lot of surprise. | Yeltsin did not make his appointment. |
He goes to another room and pulls out a handful of legal-size envelopes with dozens of black-and-white photographs that document his days as a boxer, a Korean War veteran, a motorcyclist and a father. | He goes to another room. | He stayed in the same room. |
There are no guarantees. | There aren't any certainties. | There is only one possible outcome. |
Don't be daunted even the best-informed scholars find the monumental relics difficult to decipher the mystery itself is more than half the charm of these vestiges of a vanished world. | The best-informed scholars are unable to fully understand these vestiges of a vanished world. | The best-informed scholars know exactly what each relic means. |
His back greeted them unwelcomingly, and the silence lengthened uncomfortably until Drew did as he always had and met the unpleasant head-on. | They were greeted by his back and an uncomfortable silence. | He greeted them warmly with open arms. |
Czarek knew that the Fodder Brothers would not be much of a competition now, but he wanted to be well prepared for the meeting with Miss Aldonka. | Czarek was still preparing even though he was not worried about beating the Fodder Brothers. | The Fodder Brothers were the clear favorites in the competition. |
The exhibits powerfully document the build-up to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki and the appalling effects of the blast itself and its aftermath. | The exhibits documented the build-up to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki. | The exhibit does not demonstrate anything relating to an atomic bomb. |
Extra daring nakedness has gone back to being the domain of professionals, the models who pose for nude photos or who wear runway couture that bares the breasts, buttocks, and navel under transparent spangled veiling meant for ballrooms, not the beach. | The world of professional modeling has taken extra daring nakedness back from the beach. | Extra daring nakedness can only be found on the beach, not in the world of professionals. |
I have tried to sell a message, it is true. | The writer tried to be a masseuse. | The writer can't stand to touch another person's body. |
that uh that you you know you never get a chance to read and so i said well i think it was because i read um Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities and i just | Once, I read the novel A Tale of Two Cities by Dickens. | I read Oliver Twist by Dickens. |
Shiloh! León must have read something of Drew's blazing anger in his face, for the Mexican's mouth went a little slack and his hand came up in an involuntary gesture as if to ward off a blow. | Leon raised his hand in fear that Drew would strike him. | Leon wasn't afraid of Drew at all. |
are are you at the point where the the mainframe appears slow to you relative to your personal computer given the the ratio | Is the mainframe slow compared to your computer? | Does the mainframe seem like it is faster to you? |
Cromwell's forces then invaded Scotland, crushed the Covenanter army, and went on to take Edinburgh. | Cromwell's forces were strong enough to defeat their enemies. | Cromwell's soldiers avoided Edinburgh as it was not a place of interest. |
As noted above, NHTSA did not prepare an initial or final regulatory flexibility analysis. | A flexibility analysis was not performed or prepared. | NHTSA prepared and submitted an analysis, as per the given rules. |
That golden head with its tossing crown of black forelock; it was slipping back! | That golden head with a black forelock was sliding back! | That golden head was moving farther and farther away. |
Bill Bradley does not talk about his religous faith on the campaign trail. | On the campaign trail Bill Bradley doesn't mention his faith. | Bill Bradley will not shut up about his faith on the campaign trail. |
There are few grains of truth in this story. | There are several strands of truth within the story. | The story is completely true. |
a ring at all oh huh that's an idea | The ring is something to think about. | There's no reason think about the ring. |
(To cynical Gen Xers such as myself, this marketing talk seems both contradictory and fatuous. | The marketing talk seems contradictory to Gen Xers. | The marketing talk is most effective on Gen Xers. |
The rest of us will be piqued, shamed, outraged, instructed, and maybe perversely fortified. | We will be treated poorly. | We will be treated kindly. |
no usually in the summer time | Nope, it's more common in summer. | Nah, autumn or winter time typically. |
The decision was made to import a work force from West Africa, resulting in some 600,000 slaves being transported to Jamaica over the next few decades. | Lots of slaves were brought from Africa. | No slaves were used. |
There was enough hot pepper to be interesting, but not so much that this tenderfoot was scared off. | There was enough spice in the dish but not too much. | There was not nearly enough hot pepper in the dish. |
There are no set times for lunch and dinner, especially in tourist areas, and you can eat at almost any time of day. | There is no set hours for meals, you can eat at any time. | Dinner and lunch are only at specific hours in the night. |
I should advise you not to worry, said the latter kindly. | I suggest you don't stress about it, she said. | I think you should start worrying about it, she said. |
But the pressure to cut benefits or sharply raise payroll taxes would be enormous. | Pressure to raise payroll taxes would be very significant. | Pressure to raise payroll taxes and cut benefits would be extremely small. |
no i know when um we just we moved here um i from the i got a summons jury summons just | Around the time we first moved here I got a jury summons. | I have never gotten a jury summons in my entire life. |
The methods and types of case studies outlined here are not definitive. | There are methods and types outlined in case studies. | There aren't any methods or types outlined here. |
wages aren't going up that much and it's hard | Wages are not rising. | Wages are soaring lately. |
However, the rule will impose a mandate on the private sector in excess of $100 million in any one year. | The private sector will be mandated at a rate of over one hundred million dollars per year. | This rule imposes no mandates on the private sector. |
The West Virginia project is on a college campus. | A college campus is where the West Virginia project is. | The West Virginia project is at a circus. |
that i think that was the most difficult thing for people to pick up on was stopping and starting people's pay mainly because you can do it now and it's easy and it's so easy that people go | It is difficult to understand how the pay stops and picks up again. | The system is simple and anyone who doesn't understand it is dense. |
Rice needs lots of water, so the paddy (the shoots are grown from seed) is transplanted when the June rains flood the fields. | Rice requires a lot of water to grow. | Rice does not require as much water as most crops. |
In stark contrast to Raphael's grand manner, seek out the gentle beauty of Fra Angelico's frescoes in the Chapel of Nicholas V (Cappella del Beato Angelico). | Raphael's manner is different from that seen in Fra Angelico's frescoes. | Fra Angelico's frescoes have a very harsh beauty. |
The Ledfords expanded and refinanced their house over time, once to accommodate a grand piano that Linn played. | Linn has been a piano player at some point. | No one in the Ledfords' house played the piano. |
No doubt strength and brutality flowed in the man as well but it took more than that to lead men like these. | The men needed a strong leader who had other qualities, too. | The men just needed someone very strong. |
When afterwards, the Explorer lifted out of unconsciousness and rose to his feet, he had the definite feeling that but for himself and the Merchant, there were no survivors. | The Explorer thought that he and the Merchant were the only people left. | The Explorer died in the attack. |
OMB reviewed the rule under Executive Order | The rule under the Executive Order was reviewed by OMB. | OMB failed to review the rule but decided upon it anyway. |
Kay, honey, what did you learn to do in your first 46 years on the planet? | Kay was asked what she learned to do in her lifetime. | No one wanted to know what things Kay had learned about in her lifetime. |
A 2 GB memory mini-chip was sufficient to teach the toy the basics of one of four languages, including sign language, and the reset button hidden in the left armpit afforded multiple opportunities at developing verbal communication with the toy. | A toy with a 2 GM chip can do a lot of things. | The 2 GB chip wasn't able to teach the toy anything. |
The postal revenue decreases by e of a cent times the 20 billion pieces, but the postal cost decreases by 4a time the 20 billion pieces. | The revenue of the postal service will decrease per piece. | The postal cost has increased significantly. |
i'm i'm not really sure to tell you the truth | I'm not certain, to be honest. | To be honest, I know a lot about that. |
Don't try to get around all regions in one trip, however, or you will short-change them all by not having enough time to really appreciate the scenery and lifestyle. | Take time to really appreciate your surroundings. | Move fast and take what you can! |
there has got to be a middle ground i think Canada's got a good answer but i don't know many details about it | I think Canada's system is good, but I don't know much about it. | The world's worst system is what they have in Canada. |
Spain's Golden Age | Spain had a Golden Age. | Spain had a Silver Age. |
During the last presidential campaign, according to Galbraith, Tudjman received 250 times as much TV time as his opponent. | Galbraith asserted that Tudjman dominated the TV access in comparison to his opponent. | Tudjman did not take up any TV time during the election. |
uh uh half the countries in the world simply canceled the Poland debts | About 50% of the nations have forgiven Poland's debts. | The nations were very strict with Poland's repayment deadline. |
As the primatologist Frans de Waal has observed, male chimps seem to live in a hierarchical world with replaceable coalition partners and a single permanent power. | To the primatologist Frans de Waal, there is a form of power structure among male chimps. | To the primatologist Frans de Waal, there is a form of power structure among male cats. |
Population growth and a corresponding increase in crime are primarily responsible for the dwindling number of local candidates, but interest is also waning, Smylie Brown said. | The primary responsibilities for dwindling number of local candidates are population growth and an increase in crime. | The responsibility for the growth of local candidates are law abiding citizens. |
They'll know something about the place, and whether there's been anyone there lately." | They will have information about the place and will know if anyone was around there. | They will not know about people coming to this place. |
On the A smiling Bill Gates proclaims, Why We Will Win. | Bill Gates is positive that they will win. | Bill Gates is convinced that they will lose. |
The final rule contains new effluent limitations guidelines and standards under the Clean Water Act for a portion of the pulp, paper, and paperboard industry, and national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 for the pulp and paper production source category. | The Clean Air Act was amended in 1990 for paper production. | The Clean Air Act was elimintated in 1998. |
Far from condemning its use as unethical, however, doctors have embraced oral hydration as the model of locally appropriate therapy. | Doctors have embraced oral hydration as the model of locally appropriate therapy. | Doctors do not embrace oral hydration as the model of therapy. |
The The United States and Canada have gained more cardinals, and to woo them, candidates for the papacy will have to be more sensitive to American Catholics' dissent from papal teachings on divorce, remarriage, and women in the priesthood. | There has been an increase in Catholic cardinals in both the United states and Canada. | The number of cardinals in the United States and Canada is declining. |
Do you have a herbalist or sage? Who heals your sick? asked Jon. | Jon asked how the people got cured. | Jon didn't ask because he thought their medical care was ridiculous. |
She was as much a rebel as I. | We were both rebels. | She was as docile as I. |
Hong Kong's liveliest market scene is the Temple Street Night Market , near Jordan Road. | If you're looking for the most exciting marketplace, look no further than the Temple Street Night Market! | The market near Jordan Road is one of Hong Kong's more quieter, low-key scenes. |
The two films cited most often are Heathers , in which Christian Slater is foiled in an attempt to detonate his school, and The Basketball Diaries , in which Leonardo DiCaprio fantasizes about gunning down his classmates and a priest Terminator -style while his buddies cheer. | Leonardo DiCaprio was in The Basketball Diaries. | Denzel Washington was in The Basketball Diaries. |
In some states, an interim air-operating permit may need to be obtained until the Title V permit is modified. | Until the Title V permit is modified, in some states you have to have an interim permit. | No interim permit is required in any states of the country. |
I am really appalled. | I feel very much appalled. | I am completely fine with it and do not in any way in the slightest feel appalled. |
It was also suggested that boards should effectively use the gatekeepers (auditors and audit committees) for help in the board's oversight of financial management and reporting activities of the company. | It was suggested to the boards that they should be effectively use the gatekeepers. | Nothing was ever suggested to the boards so they did not use the gatekeepers. |
The invasion of Attila's Huns and the Goths and Vandals who came to sack, rape, murder, and pillage Rome brought an end to the Western Empire in 476 with the abdication of Emperor Romulus Augustus. | The Western Empire was ruined by invading forces. | Attila's Huns caused the fall of the Eastern empire. |
Before you leave the sanctuary, visit the Capilla Mayor (Main Chapel). | The Capilla Mayor is near the sanctuary. | The Capilla Mayor is far from the sanctuary. |
The jewelry of Rajasthan is much sought after. | Many people seek out the jewelry of Rajasthan. | The jewelry is not very popular. |
The real complaint against developing countries is not that their exports are based on low wages and sweatshops. | The complaint against developing countries isn't that their exports are based on low wages and sweatshops. | The complaint against developed countries isn't that their exports are based on low wages and sweatshops. |
The road dropping down into Funchal winds past some of the town's smartest villas. | The windy road passes by Funchal's best villas. | The road towards Funchal passes some of Funchals farms. |
oh just mowing the mowing the yard | Just cutting the grass. | The yard was never mowed. |
The analysis further points out that it has reduced the impact of the proposed amendments on small businesses by determining not to amend Regulation S-B to incorporate an item similar to proposed Item 305 of Regulation S-K. | Per the analysis, the impact of the proposed amendments on small business has been reduced. | There was no analysis. |
Now, by using the Internet as its principal medium for disseminating data, the Bureau is able to reduce its reliance on printed | The Internet is he biggest way they send out data. | The Internet is the least common way they send out data. |
no and you don't um you know if you usually can wear pretty close to the same types of things just with a jacket or sweater | It's perfectly fine for you to wear similar types of things as long as you have a jacket | There is a very strict dress code so you should steer away from wearing things like a jacket or sweater |
well you you you deserve an honor for that a gold star for that i guess | You should be honored for that gold star I suppose. | You definitely don't deserve an honor. |
more emphasis on user behavior in their policies and guidelines. | User behavior is more emphasized in the guidelines. | Guidelines have nothing about user behavior in them. |
Do you remember? | Do you have the recollection? | Are you wearing shoes at the moment? |
then it would take if the judge just made the decision especially when it is purely um noncriminal uh litigation type uh whatever you want to call it the term civil uh suits as it were or even some corporate uh law when there's not any individual involved and some of those are solved without a a jury but uh some some do choose to go before it | Sometimes civil suits and corporate law are solved without needing a jury. | Civil suits always involve individuals and you're forced to go before a jury. |
We obtained input from a wide range of federal executives and managers and experts in public sector strategic planning, performance measurement, and program and policy evaluation, including those from the Departments of Defense, Commerce, Transportation, and the Treasury; OMB; the Office of Personnel Management; the National Academy of Public Administration; the Urban Institute; and the University of Southern California. | We received input from many people. | We asked no one for any input. |
Give it to us and we can avoid this show. | Give that item to us. | You should just keep that! |
so you're doing it yourself but | Ah, you're taking care of it yourself. | So you have other people doing it for you. |
well there's no quick solution or no sure fire easy answer it's just going to take uh uh really uh uh uh a combination effort i think of the majority of the American people to come to a decisive answer or vote to limit the way it's spent | Americans might have to come together and vote to limit the way it's spent. | There is no possible way for people to change the way it is spent. |
are you there okay okay | Okay but are you there? | Are you gone yet? |
What he seeks to attain we do not know probably supreme power for himself, of a kind unique in history. | We do not know what he seeks to attain, probably supreme power for himself, of a kind unique in history. | We know that what he wants to achieve, is a fortune. |
Several writers condemn Clinton's policy of constructive engagement as They favor economic sanctions instead. | Many writers condemn Clintons policy and favor economic sanctions. | Several writers agree with Clinton's policy and disagree with economic sanctions. |
One was to Miss Howard, and one was to Mr. Wells, the lawyer, and the other two I don't think I remember, sir, oh, yes, one was to Ross's, the caterers in Tadminster. | The letters were written to many people. | I don't remember any of the letters. |
No artifice assists these honeylike waves. | These yellow waves are happening on their own. | The waves were generated by a wave making machine. |
um i know a few months ago i i would feel that i had to explain to them that i'm on the other line or i'm in the middle and it's i've just come to a realization that i don't have to explain to this stranger what i'm doing it and give excuses that's it's okay just to say i'm not interested and go ahead and hang up but i i don't know i don't think most people are secure enough to probably answer | I'm comfortable telling someone that I'm not interested. | I don't have the heart to tell them no, so listen to their sales pitch. |
Drew commented on that, and Nye answered: "Old Man knows what's he's doin'. | Nye responded, "Old man knows what to do." | Nye responded, "Old Man is totally in the dark here. |
You can try your luck at pari mutuel betting on jai-alai at pari mutuel, greyhound-racing at the Cani?drome (one of the largest in the world), and harness-racing on Taipa. | You can bet on a variety of spectacles around here. | Betting is illegal here, and being caught in the act will land you in jail with a hefty bail. |
We don't have any jobs right now, but I interview people. | I help determine who is plausible for work. | There's plenty of jobs open. |
Counter-Reformation | Against change. | Pro-Reformation. |
The huge stones slid remorselessly forward onto the prepared beds of rubble. | The big stone slid shamelessly onto the beds of rubble. | The huge stones would not budge an inch. |
Some rooms upstairs have fireplaces and four-poster beds. | Fireplaces and four-poster beds are features found in some upstairs rooms. | None of the rooms contain fireplaces or four-poster beds. |
it's best to buy it that way because like our sales tax up here is seven percent | The sales take here is seven percent, so best buy it that way. | We don't have any sales tax up here so buy it here. |
We've developed an employee feedback system and facilitated an active employee suggestion program that has achieved bottomline benefits, and we have established a Comptroller General Employee Advisory Council, with which I will meet every quarter to discuss current and emerging issues of mutual interest and concern. | Our employee feedback system and facilitated an active employee suggestion program has achieved benefits. | Our employee feedback system and facilitated an active employee suggestion program has not achieved benefits. |
To ensure the right level of knowledge at each key decision point in product development, leading commercial companies separate technology from product development and take steps to ensure the product design is stabilized early so product performance and producibility can be demonstrated before production. | Product design is best stabilized early. | Product design is never best stabilized early. |
If it was the store's mistake, I'm sure they would want to correct the error. | If the store made a mistake, they'd want to correct it. | If a store makes a mistake, they normally don't fix it. |
uh but that was that was fairly quick i think that is something that we need in this country i know the last time i was down in the Caribbean uh we had visited the island of uh Saint Thomas which is American and there were twenty three unsolved murders and nobody seem to be concerned about it | We need something like this in this country. I went to the carribbean, they had 23 unsolved murders and noone seemed to care. | We don't need anything like this in this country. |
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