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It was built from 1961 to 1967 with funding from the World Bank.
[ "The World Bank financed it. It was constructed between 1961 and 1967." ]
Career Berzelius was born at Väversunda in Östergötland in Sweden.
[ "Career Berzelius was born in Väversunda, Östergötland, Sweden." ]
Brig is an administrative district in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.
[ "Brig is a district in Switzerland." ]
Thinner is a 1984 novel by Stephen King, published under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman.
[ "Thinner is a book by Stephen King. He published it under his pen name Richard Bachman." ]
This position in the Federal Government of the United States is analogous to the finance ministers of other nations.
[ "The Federal Government of the United states thinks they are similar to finance ministers of other nations." ]
Introduction Electrical energy conservation is an important element of energy policy.
[ "Introduction Electrical energy saving is an important part of energy policy." ]
A conflict ensues, and when Clara helps the Nutcracker throwing her shoe at the Mouse King, the Nutcracker seizes his opportunity and stabs him.
[ "When Clara helps the Nutcracker throwing her shoe at the Mouse King, the Nutcracker seizes his opportunity and stabs him." ]
Each city and commune has its own mayor (primar) and local council (consiliu local).
[ "Each town and village has its own mayor (primary) and local council (local council)." ]
The name was originally used in reference to pesos oro (gold weights) or pesos plata (silver weights).
[ "The name first referred to pesos oro (gold weights) or pesos plata (silver weights)." ]
Administrative termination Memberships may be terminated at the discretion of the ruling body of the Church of Satan consisting of the High Priest, the High Priestess and the Council of Nine.
[ "Administrative termination: Memberships may be ended by the ruling body of the Church of Satan. This consists of the High Priest, the High Priestess and the Council of Nine." ]
42 – 59 External links 2001 Census, accessed Nov. 29, 2006 geo.
[ "42 – 59. External links: 2001 Census, accessed Nov. 29, 2006 geo." ]
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 reason for the transforming principle (early term for DNA), was confirmed by Avery, McLeod and McCarty and Hershey and Chase." ]
However, the mineralogy of the X-type asteroids is not known well enough to constrain this further.
[ "The mineralogy of X-type asteroids aren't known enough to constrain this further." ]
In 2005 Ewen joined the R & B group Trinity Stone which achieved limited success in the UK, Ireland, and Russia.
[ "In 2005 Ewen joined the R & B group Trinity Stone. It had mild success in the UK, Ireland, and Russia." ]
Unexpectedly, the German Wehrmacht officers tended to him and sent him to a hospital.
[ "Unexpectedly, the German Wehrmacht officers cared for him. They sent him to a hospital." ]
He was a leading figure in the German political party Alliance '90 / The Greens, and according to opinion polls, he was the most popular politician in Germany for most of the government's duration.
[ "He was an important person in the German political party Alliance '90 / The Greens. According to opinion polls, he was the most popular politician in Germany for most of the government's duration." ]
It peaked at # 3 in the UK singles chart.
[ "It reached # 3 in the UK singles chart." ]
Archers of Loaf was an American indie-rock band originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
[ "Archers of Loaf was a US indie-rock band from Chapel Hill, NC." ]
This led scientists to re-examine the old photos again, and the satellite was finally found in the images.
[ "This led scientists to re-examine the old photos. The satellite was finally found in the images." ]
Food is an important reason why El Puerto de Santa Maria attracts hundreds of tourists.
[ "Food is an important reason why El Puerto de Santa Maria is a tourist area." ]
Ironically, this antagonistic relationship between Rick and Vyvyan makes them virtually inseparable, as the two spend by far more time together than with the other housemates.
[ "Ironically, this hostile relationship between Rick and Vyvyan makes them nearly inseparable, as they spend far more time together than with the other housemates." ]
The New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup beating the Montreal Maroons becoming the first United States based team since the formation of the NHL to win it and first since the Seattle Metropolitans won in 1917.
[ "The New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup. They beat the Montreal Maroons. The Rangers were the first US based team to win after the NHL formed. They were the first since the Seattle Metropolitans won in 1917." ]
The Big Mac PPP exchange rate between two countries is obtained by dividing the price of a Big Mac in one country (in its currency) by the price of a Big Mac in another country (in its currency).
[ "The Big Mac PPP tracks price differences. The equation divides the price of a Big Mac in one country by the price of a Big Mac in another country." ]
In modern times, the waters are 70% to 90% used for human purposes and the flow is much reduced.
[ "Today, flow is lowered due to 70-90% of water being used for human reasons." ]
Tube sound (or valve sound) is the characteristic sound associated with a vacuum tube-based audio amplifier.
[ "Tube/ valve sound is associated with a vacuum tube-based audio amplifier." ]
The waxing crescent moon "represents a young nation on the ascendant".
[ "The waxing crescent moon \"represents a young nation on the rise\"." ]
Bon Jovi's sixth studio album, These Days, was released in June 1995.
[ "The sixth studio album by Bon Jovi, These Days, was released in June 1995." ]
Obsidian has been used in cardiac surgery, as well-crafted obsidian blades have a cutting edge many times sharper than high-quality steel surgical scalpels, with the edge of the blade being only about 3 nanometres wide.
[ "Obsidian has been used in heart surgery. Well-made obsidian blades have a cutting edge many times sharper than high-quality steel surgical scalpels. The edge of the blade is only about 3 nanometres wide." ]
The game also features co-operative play (co-op) which allows players to complete the story based single player mode together.
[ "The game also has co-operative play (co-op) which allows player to complete the story together like in single player mode." ]
Such information is not accessible to people with color blindness, on black-and-white printouts, on older computer displays with fewer colors, on monochrome displays (PDAs, cell phones), and so on.
[ "This information can't be used by people who can't see color, also on black-and-white paper, on older computer displays with fewer colors, on monochrome displays and so on." ]
String theory is a developing branch of theoretical physics that combines quantum mechanics and general relativity into a quantum theory of gravity.
[ "A developing branch of theoretical physics is string theory. It combines quantum mechanics and general relativity into a quantum theory of gravity." ]
The former location of the fort is currently called the Place de la Bastille.
[ "The former fort location is now called Place de la Bastille." ]
There are claims that thousands of people were impaled at a single time.
[ "Some claim that thousands of people were impaled at once." ]
The Convent has been the official residence of the Governor of Gibraltar since 1728.
[ "the Governor of Gibralter has lived at The Convent since 1728" ]
Analog is usually thought of in an electrical context; however, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other systems may also convey analog signals.
[ "Most people think of analog in an electrical setting. However, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other systems can also send analog signals." ]
The National Capital Region consists of an area of 5,319 square kilometres that straddles the boundary between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
[ "The National Capital Region has an area of 5,319 square kilometres and is located between the Ontario and Quebec." ]
In ancient times the sea was the birthplace of two ancient civilizations the Minoans of Crete and the Mycenean Civilization of the Peloponnese.
[ "In ancient times, the sea was the birthplace of two civilizations. These were the Minoans of Crete and the Mycenean Civilization of the Peloponnese." ]
Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues musician, among the most famous of Delta blues musicians.
[ "Robert Leroy Johnson was an American Delta blues musician, he was born on May 8, 1911 and died August 16, 1938." ]
The Métis today predominantly speak English, with French a strong second language, as well as numerous Aboriginal tongues.
[ "Today, the Métis mainly speak English. French is a strong second language, as well as many Aboriginal languages." ]
He chose as his episcopal motto ("Obedience and Peace"), which became his guiding motto.
[ "His guiding motto is (\"Obedience and Peace\")." ]
Women experience less navel lint because of their finer and shorter body hairs.
[ "Women experience less navel lint because they have smaller body hairs." ]
Will & Grace became a ratings success, and Messing gained renown.
[ "Will & Great was a success. Messing gained fame." ]
Since Poland's accession to the European Union, a significant number of Poles have emigrated to Western European countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany and Ireland in search of work.
[ "Since Poland's rise to the European Union, many Poles have emigrated to Western Europe countries such as United Kingdom, Germany and Ireland in search of work." ]
To remain competitive, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. has stressed the good reputation of the Britannica, reduced its price and production costs, and developed electronic versions on CD-ROM, DVD, and the World Wide Web.
[ "To remain active, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. has focused on the good reputation of the Britannica, reduced its price and production costs, and developed electronic versions on CD-ROM, DVD, and the World Wide Web." ]
Key (v) indicates the actor or actress lent only his or her voice for his or her film character.
[ "Key (v) indicates the actor lent only his or her voice to the character." ]
In 2004, Roy was selected as the greatest goaltender in NHL history by a panel of 41 writers, coupled with a simultaneous fan poll.
[ "Roy was selected as the greatest goaltender in NHL history in 2004." ]
In the historiography of Japan, the Edo period from 1590 to 1868 is also sometimes referred to as the early modern period.
[ "In Japanese history, the Edo period (1590-1868) is often called the early modern period." ]
This victory brought him 2000 pesetas.
[ "He won 2000 pesetas." ]
Description In a multiprocessor system executing a single set of instructions (SIMD), data parallelism is achieved when each processor performs the same task on different pieces of distributed data.
[ "When a multiprocessor system executes a single set of instructions (SIMD), data parallelism occurs when each processor performs the same task on different pieces of distributed data." ]
It was not detected again until the Hubble Space Telescope observed it in 1997.
[ "It was not spotted again until it was observed by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1997." ]
Members of the DeCavalcante family believed themselves to be the inspiration for the DiMeo family.
[ "Members of the DeCavalcante family believed that they were the inspiration for the DiMeo family." ]
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 nature of the transforming principle (DNA) was verified in experiments. These were done by Avery, McLeod and McCarty as well as by Hershey and Chase." ]
Italians know it for hosting a maximum-security prison (1858 - 1998) holding especially dangerous Mafia criminals.
[ "It is popular among Italians for hosting a maximum-security which especially contained dangerous Mafia criminals from 1858 to 1998" ]
Games released by Sunflowers include the Anno series (Anno 1602, Anno 1503, and Anno 1701), Black Sea Studios' Knights of Honor and SEK's ParaWorld.
[ "Sunflowers made the Anno series, Black Sea Studios' Knights of Honor and SEK's ParaWorld games." ]
Kurt Georg Kiesinger (6 April 1904 9 March 1988) was a conservative German politician and Chancellor of West Germany from 1 December 1966 until 21 October 1969.
[ "From 1 December 1966 until 21 October 1969 Kurt Georg Kiesinger was a careful  German politician and chancellor of West Germany." ]
Vladimir Mikhailovich Jurowski (; born April 4 1972, Moscow, Russia) is a Russian conductor.
[ "Vladimir Mikhailovich Jurowski is a musical conductor from Russia." ]
Elliot Goldenthal (born May 2 1954) is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning American composer of contemporary classical music.
[ "Elliot Goldenthal is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning American composer of contemporary classical music." ]
Apparently after her death, Shah Jahan went into secluded mourning for a year.
[ "After her death, Shah Jahan was mourning for a year." ]
It is not one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the will of Alfred Nobel in 1895.
[ "It's not of the five Alfred Nobel prizes" ]
At the end of the 20th century there was an emerging consensus among developmental neurobiologists that the establishment of thalamocortical connections (at about 26 weeks) is a critical event with regard to fetal perception of pain.
[ "At the end of the 20th century, developmental neurobiologists agreed that fetus can feel pain at around 26 weeks due to the formation of the thalamocortical connections." ]
History and mandate The Drug Enforcement Administration was established on 1 July 1973, by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1973, signed by President Richard Nixon on 28 March 1973.
[ "History and Mandate the Drug Enforcement Administration was established on 1 July 1973 by Merger Plan No. 2 of 1973, signed on 28 March 1973 by President Richard Nixon." ]
Initially elastic sweatbands were issued to each street crime unit member, based on the chosen color of the day: beginning the use of the color of the day recognition system.
[ "In the beginning, elastic sweatbands were given to each street crime unit member based on the chosen color of the day: This was the start of the color of the day recognition system." ]
In 1952 together with the abolishment of the federal states (Bundesländer) the district was split into the three parts, which were put together again in 1994.
[ "In 1952 federal states were removed. And so the district was split into the three parts, that were combined in 1994." ]
The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is a venomous species of lizard that inhabits the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang in Indonesia.
[ "The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is a poisonous lizard that lives in the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. These islands are in Indonesia." ]
Hydra appears to be spectrally neutral like Charon and Nix, though Pluto is reddish.
[ "Hydra appears to be spectrally neutral like Charon and Nix. Pluto is reddish." ]
The fort held a prominent position and was located high above sea level with strategic views to the entrance (Sydney Heads) of Port Jackson.
[ "The fort held a leading position and was located high above sea level with a strategic view of the Port Jackson entrance (Sydney Heads)." ]
Before the dominance of recorded music, concerts would be the only opportunity one would generally have to hear musicians play.
[ "Before the popularity of recorded music, concerts were usually the only chance to hear musicians play." ]
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.
[ "Design philosophies: Two basic designs exist: Event-driven (priority scheduling) designs switch tasks only when a higher priority event needs service. This is called pre-emptive priority." ]
While not lethal, consuming this mushroom leads to very severe cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.
[ "Consuming this mushroom leads to severe cramps, vomiting and diarrhea." ]
On July 19, 2000, he formed (with fellow anison vocalists Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Eizo Sakamoto, and Rica Matsumoto) the "supergroup" JAM Project.
[ "The JAM project was created on July 19, 2000. The supergroup included: Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Eizo Sakamoto, and Rica Matsumoto." ]
When disagreement occurs, explain yourself using talk pages, and give others the opportunity to do the same.
[ "When a dispute happens, explain with talk pages and give others the chance to do the same." ]
Leonardo tells the story of the consternation that this statement caused to the twelve followers of Jesus.
[ "Leonardo tells the story how these words surprised the twelve followers of Jesus." ]
The following season, Warner was replaced as the Rams' starting quarterback for good after fumbling six times in the opener against the New York Giants.
[ "Warner was replaced as the Rams' starting quarterback the following season because he under-performed six times in the opener against the New York Giants." ]
Such information is not accessible to people with color blindness, on black-and-white printouts, on older computer displays with fewer colors, on monochrome displays (PDAs, cell phones), and so on.
[ "Such info can't be used by colorblind people, on black-and-white printouts, older computer displays, on monochrome displays, and so on." ]
A batter against whom three strikes are recorded strikes out.
[ "When a batter gets three strikes they have striked out." ]
Local existence Not all Bundesländer have this subdivision; some are directly divided into districts.
[ "Not all Bundesländer locales have this subdivision. Some are divided into districts." ]
He was offered a Fulbright scholarship in 1965 to study in the United States.
[ "He got a Fulbright scholarship in 1965 to study in the United States." ]
A. I. Artificial Intelligence One Kubrick project was eventually completed by another director, Steven Spielberg.
[ "Steven Spielberg completed A.I.." ]
The encryption key is trivially related to the decryption key, in that they may be identical or there is a simple transform to go between the two keys.
[ "The encryption key is trivially related to the decryption key, For instance, they may be the same, or there is a simple transform to go between the two keys." ]
He most recently worked with Slipknot on their new fourth studio album titled All Hope Is Gone.
[ "He recently worked with Slipknot on their new fourth album titled \"All Hope Is Gone\"." ]
A Storm of Swords is the third of seven planned novels in A Song of Ice and Fire, an epic fantasy series by American author George R. R. Martin.
[ "A Storm of Swords is book 3 of 7 in the series A Song of Ice and Fire, a heroic fantasy series by American author George R.R. Martin." ]
South Somerset is a local government district in Somerset, England.
[ "South Somerset is a government district in Somerset, England." ]
Witnessing the murder of his colleague Owen, Jack shoots his killer in the forehead, killing him in an act of swift revenge.
[ "Seeing the murder of his coworker Owen, Jack shot the killer in the head in a swift act of revenge." ]
This was followed by the establishment of the Grey League (Grauer Bund), sometimes called Oberbund, in 1395 in the Upper Rhine valley.
[ "This was followed by the set up of the Grey League or Oberbund in 1395, in the upper Rhine valley." ]
A change to this law had been considered until Princess Kiko gave birth to a son.
[ "A change to this law had been given a thought until Princess Kiko gave birth to a son." ]
The last election was held on 18 September 2005, the 16th Bundestag convened on 18 October 2005.
[ "he last election was held on 18 September 2005. The 16th Bundestag came together on 18 October 2005." ]
A conflict ensues, and when Clara helps the Nutcracker throwing her shoe at the Mouse King, the Nutcracker seizes his opportunity and stabs him.
[ "A fight begins and the Nutcracker stabs the Mouse King after Clara throws her shoe at him." ]
For systems using digital signal processing, developers may use a math workbench such as Scilab / Scicos, MATLAB / Simulink, EICASLAB, MathCad, or Mathematica to simulate the mathematics.
[ "For systems using digital signal processing, developers may use a math workbench to mimic mathematics." ]
The Terms of ServicePicasa: Terms of Service permit Google to use the uploaded photos to display on the website or via RSS feeds, and also for promoting Google services royalty-free.
[ "Terms of Service allow Google to use the photos uploaded for display on the website or via RSS feeds, and also to endorse royalty-free Google services." ]
Rotten Tomatoes reported that the film has a "Rotten" rating of 37%, based on 103 reviews.
[ "The film has a \"Rotten\" rating of 37%, based on 103 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes." ]
On the 15 November 2003 a Sprinter train travelling to Ballarat was derailed between Ballan and Gordon injuring 61 people when it hit a stationary car on a country railway crossing.
[ "On 15 November 2003 a Sprinter train travelling to Ballarat derailed between Ballan and Gordon. It hurt 61 people when it hit a stationary car on a country railway crossing." ]
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, often shortened and officially known in Japan as, is a hybrid adventure / console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) and Nintendo.
[ "Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, often cut short and officially known in Japan, is a hybrid adventure / console role-playing game created and published by Square (now Square Enix) and Nintendo." ]
The little book was widely read, especially at Paray.
[ "The little book was read by many people." ]
After the abolition of slavery in 1835, many Indian and Chinese workers were brought to work the land, and cultivate sugar cane, at that time used to produce rum.
[ "After the end of slavery in 1835, many Indian and Chinese workers were brought to work on the land and grown sugar cane." ]
On August 15, convection organized into bands, and as its winds approached hurricane strength, an eye developed within the storm.
[ "On August 15, the storm turned into a hurricane and an eye developed." ]
This is a list of German Presidents since 1919 by longevity.
[ "This is a list of German Presidents since 1919. They are listed by length of time in office." ]
It was discovered by a team of astronomers from the University of Hawaii led by Scott S. Sheppard, et al.
[ "It was discovered by a team of astronomers from the University of Hawaii. Scott S. Sheppard, et al. led it." ]
Stephanie Marie McMahon-Levesque (born September 24, 1976) better known by her maiden name Stephanie McMahon, is World Wrestling Entertainment's Executive Vice President, Creative Development & Operations.
[ "Stephanie Marie McMahon-Levesque known as Stephanie McMahon is World Wrestling Entertainment's Executive Vice President, Creative Development & Operations. She was born on September 24, 1976" ]
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 continued, crossing the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It kept its strength until June 20 when it became extratropical near Newfoundland." ]
She is an acclaimed interpreter of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy and Schoenberg.
[ "She is an esteemed interpreter of classical works, such as of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, and Schoenberg." ]