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Because it was a weak storm and never made landfall, Cristobal's effects were mostly limited to moderate rainfall.
[ "Cristobal was a weak storm that never hit land. The only effect it had was rain." ]
The Tuvaluan language is spoken by virtually everyone, while a language very similar to Gilbertese is spoken on Nui.
[ "Nearly everyone speaks the Tuvaluan language. Meanwhile, a language much like Gilbertese is spoken on Nui." ]
Proteus is very cratered, showing no sign of any geological modification.
[ "Proteus has many craters with no sign of any geological changes." ]
Athletic teams at the school are nicknamed the Eagles.
[ "Sports teams at the school are nicknamed the Eagles." ]
It is not known how much, if any, of this story is true, but historians do know that China was the first civilization to use silk.
[ "It's not clear if this story is true, but historians know that China was the first to use silk." ]
The first minaret was constructed in 665 in Basra during the reign of the Umayyad caliph Muawiyah I. Muawiyah encouraged the construction of minarets, as they were supposed to bring mosques on par with Christian churches with their bell towers.
[ "The first minaret was built in 665 in Basra during the reign of the Umayyad Caliph Muawiyah I. Muawiyah encouraged building minarets, as they were supposed to bring mosques on par with Christian churches with their bell towers." ]
It is a rather short book, in both Jewish and Christian scripture, consisting of only four chapters.
[ "The book is short, just four chapters, both with Jewish and Christian writings." ]
M is the thirteenth letter of the basic modern Latin alphabet.
[ "M is the thirteenth letter of the Latin alphabet." ]
In computing, Kivio is free diagramming software that is part of KOffice, an integrated office suite for KDE.
[ "Kivio is a computer diagramming software that is part of the office suite software known as KOffice." ]
There is a size minimum of seven inches (178 mm) measured across the shell and a quantity limit of three per day and 24 per year.
[ "There is a size minimum of seven inches (178 mm) measured across the shell and a quantity limit of three per day and 24 per year." ]
Jedin, 138 By specifying Catholic doctrine on salvation, the sacraments, and the Biblical canon, the Council was answering Protestant disputes.
[ "Jedin, 138 They specified Catholic doctrine on salvation, the sacraments, and the Biblical canon. The Council answered Protestant disputes." ]
The album was fueled by the single "Fat Lip", which reached the top position on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, making it the band's most successful single.
[ "The album was fueled by the single \"Fat Lip\", which reached the top of the Billboard Modern Rock chart. This made it the band's most successful single." ]
They had extensive maritime trade contacts with the Roman empire.
[ "They had large maritime trade contacts with the Roman empire." ]
Biography Nikodinov is the daughter of Bulgarian immigrants and speaks Bulgarian fluently.
[ "Nikodinov's parents were Bulgarian immigrants and she speaks Bulgarian fluently." ]
Zhengzhou is the province's capital and most populous city.
[ "Zhengzhou is the province's capital. It has the highest population." ]
Among this group are species with some of the most potent venoms of all snakes.
[ "This group includes species with some of the most potent venoms of all snakes." ]
However, by the end of the movie, she is more outgoing and confident.
[ "However, later in the movie, she is more confident." ]
Because the neck is not externally visible, the head and body appear to merge together.
[ "The neck is not visible from the outside. The head and body look like they're together." ]
Athletic teams at the school are nicknamed the Eagles.
[ "Sports teams at the school are called the Eagles." ]
A ship is a large vessel that floats on water.
[ "A ship is a large vessel. It floats on water." ]
Naming The mountain derives its name from the German words Matte, meaning meadow, and Horn, which means peak.
[ "Naming The mountain gets its name from two German words. Matte means meadow and Horn means peak." ]
Anne Frank was deported on the last train from Westerbork.
[ "Anne Frank was sent away on the last train from Westerbork." ]
The Renault Vel Satis is an executive car produced by the French manufacturer Renault.
[ "French manufacturer Renault produces an executive car called the Renault Vel Satis." ]
He is called Saint James the Greater to distinguish him from James, son of Alphaeus, who is also known as James the Less.
[ "He is called Saint James the Greater to distinguish him from James, son of Alphaeus. The son of Alphaeus is also known as James the Less." ]
Also, it hybridizes with some other wattles, notably the rare and endangered Sydney Basin species Acacia pubescens.
[ "Also, it blends with some other wattles, notably the rare and endangered Sydney Basin breeds Acacia pubescens." ]
It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecussi-Ambeno, an exclave on the northwestern side of the island, within Indonesian West Timor.
[ "It is made of the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecussi-Ambeno. It is a territory on the northwestern side of the island, within Indonesian West Timor." ]
Unlike Henry III, Agnes proved incapable of influencing the election of the new popes, Stephen IX and Nicholas II.
[ "Unlike Henry III, Agnes was unable to influence the election of the new popes, Stephen IX and Nicholas II." ]
On August 15, convection organized into bands, and as its winds approached hurricane strength, an eye developed within the storm.
[ "On August 15, convection organized into bands. As winds approached hurricane strength, an eye developed." ]
Tiko United FC is a Cameroonian football club based in Tiko.
[ "Tiko United FC is a Cameroonian football club." ]
It became known as the "Water Ski Capital of the World" because many of the sport's landmark "firsts" and over 50 world records were broken there.
[ "It is known as the \"Water Ski Capital of the World.\" Over 50 world records were broken there." ]
References External links 121 Hermione and S / 2002 (121) 1, orbit data website maintained by F. Marchis.
[ "References External links 121 Hermione and S/2002 (121) 1, orbit data site supported by F. It's Marchis." ]
The main town is Abingdon, other places include Faringdon and Wantage.
[ "The main town is Abingdon. Other places include Faringdon and Wantage." ]
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling.
[ "Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy books written by the author J. K. Rowling." ]
History The district was created on June 12 1994 by merging the previous districts Pasewalk, Ueckermünde and part of the district Strasburg.
[ "The district was created on June 12 1994 by joining the previous districts Pasewalk, Ueckermünde and part of the district Strasburg." ]
In mathematics, a Riemann sum is a method for approximating the total area underneath a curve on a graph, otherwise known as an integral.
[ "In math, Riemann sum is a way of estimating the total area under a curve on a graph or integral." ]
He was holidaying in Germany the following summer when World War I broke out.
[ "He was on his vacation in Germany the following summer when World War I occurred." ]
The team was founded by Alexander Cartwright, considered one of the original developers of modern baseball.
[ "Alexander Cartwright founded the team. He is considered an original founder of modern baseball." ]
C. L. Barber, “Shakespearian Comedy in the Comedy of Errors, ” College English 25.7 (1964), p. 493.
[ "“Shakespearian Comedy in the Comedy of Errors, ” by C. L. Barber 25.7 p. 493." ]
Games released by Sunflowers include the Anno series (Anno 1602, Anno 1503, and Anno 1701), Black Sea Studios' Knights of Honor and SEK's ParaWorld.
[ "Sunflowers released games titled the Anno series (Anno 1602, Anno 1503, and Anno 1701), Black Sea Studios' Knights of Honor and SEK's ParaWorld." ]
Romulus, the first moon, was discovered on February 18, 2001 from the Keck II telescope by Michael E. Brown and Jean-Luc Margot.
[ "Michael E. Brown and Jean-Luc Margot discovered Romulus, the first moon, using the Keck II telescope on February 18, 2001" ]
Tropical Storm Arlene formed near Honduras on June 8 and moved northwards.
[ "Tropical Storm Arlene formed near Honduras on June 8. It moved north." ]
U. S. involvement in the war comes to an end.
[ "US war involvement ends." ]
Santiago, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation (Greater Santiago).
[ "Santiago is Chile's capital and largest city, and the hub of its largest (Greater Santiago) conurbation." ]
The petitions at the end of the hymn (beginning Salvum fac populum tuum) are a selection of verses from the book of Psalms, appended subsequently to the original hymn.
[ "The petitions at the end of the hymn are verses from the book of Psalms that were added to the original hymn." ]
In 1941 Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, announced that additional units for the Waffen-SS would be raised from non-German foreign nationals.
[ "In 1941 Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, said that more units for the Waffen-SS would be created from foreign people." ]
The show expanded from a half-hour in length to one hour starting on December 1, 1975.
[ "The show was extended from half an hour in length to one hour starting on 1 December 1975." ]
The cilia of the respiratory epithelium move the particulate matter towards the pharynx where it is digested.
[ "The cilia of the respiratory epithelium move particles towards the pharynx. There, it is digested." ]
An even larger terminal to be sited nearby is also being promoted.
[ "A bigger terminal to be sited nearby is being promoted." ]
Regular season The Boston Bruins led the league in overall points with 110.
[ "The Boston Bruins was the leader of the league with 110 points." ]
Brusque is a city of 94,962 inhabitants in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
[ "Brusque is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil." ]
One winter night, she was left alone while her son and his wife went to a basketball game.
[ "One winter night, her son and his wife went to a basketball game. She was left alone." ]
Its use spanned the Golden Age of Latin literature — broadly the 1st century BC and the early 1st century AD — possibly extending to the Silver Age — broadly the 1st and 2nd centuries.
[ "It was used in the Golden Age of Latin writing, mainly the 1st century BC and AD, maybe going into the Silver Age (1st/2nd centuries)." ]
Still further west is the Tortugas Bank, which is completely submerged.
[ "The Tortugas Bank which is completely submerged is still further to the west." ]
Brawl, as did Walker for the English version.
[ "Walker brawled in the English version." ]
Still further west is the Tortugas Bank, which is completely submerged.
[ "Tortugas Bank is still further west. It is completely under." ]
Springville is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States.
[ "Springville is in Linn County, Iowa." ]
The administration of the port is carried out by the Karachi Port Trust which was established in the nineteenth century.
[ "The administration of the port shall be carried out by the Karachi Port Trust, established in the nineteenth century." ]
It is a rather short book, in both Jewish and Christian scripture, consisting of only four chapters.
[ "There are only four chapters in Jewish and Christian books." ]
According to the fictional universe first established by Slayer, the 'Buffyverse,' The term 'Buffyverse' is used amongst fans of Buffy / Angel online to describe the fictional universe established by Buffy / Angel.
[ "Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel television shows use Buffyverse. Slayer first coined the name. It represents the fictional world in both shows." ]
A doll is an object that represents a baby or other human being.
[ "a doll is an object that looks like a baby or another human." ]
CISC and RISC The terms RISC and CISC have become less meaningful with the continued evolution of both CISC and RISC designs and implementations.
[ "The terms \"RISC\" and \"CISC\" have become less useful with the continued progress of both CISC and RISC designs and implementations" ]
The Empire of Nicaea succeeded in capturing Constantinople and the rest of the Latin Empire, thus re-establishing the Byzantine Empire.
[ "The Empire of Nicaea captured Constantinople and Latin Empire. By doing so it re-establishing the Byzantine Empire." ]
Nordraak died in 1866, and Grieg composed a funeral march in his honor.
[ "Nordraak died in 1866. Grieg composed a funeral march in his honor." ]
Howell County is a county located in South Central Missouri in the United States.
[ "Howell County is located in South Central Missouri in the United States." ]
It also featured original ECW talent.
[ "It also had original ECW talent." ]
Lascaux is the setting of a complex of caves in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings.
[ "Lascaux is the setting of a complex of caves in southwestern France. It is famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings." ]
Types of abrasions Colloquially, abrasions caused by contact with textiles or carpeting are referred to as rug burn or carpet burn.
[ "Scrapes or bruises caused by contact with fabric or carpeting are called rug burn or carpet burn." ]
Hermann Muhs (16 May 1894 - 13 April 1962) was a Secretary of State and minister responsible for churches question (Minister für Kirchenfragen) in Nazi Germany.
[ "Hermann Muhs (16 May 1894 - 13 April 1962) was a Secretary of State and minister. He was in charge of churches question (Minister für Kirchenfragen) in Nazi Germany." ]
The battle began a seven-year war which established the Rhine as the boundary of the Roman Empire for the next four hundred years, until the decline of the Roman influence in the West.
[ "The battle began a seven-year war which established the Rhine as the boundary of the Roman Empire for the next four hundred years." ]
Fiorito originally produced foot fetish videos but soon moved on to coprophagia.
[ "Fiorito first made foot fetish videos but soon moved to coprophagia." ]
Later Wales withdrew his support and asked for Essjay's resignation from his positions with Wikipedia and Wikia.
[ "Wales withdrew his support. He asked for Essjay's resignation from his positions with Wikipedia and Wikia." ]
The town was built on the mouth of a small tributary; the High Street once met the water at the top of the river.
[ "The town was built on the mouth of a small river. There was a time that the High Street met the water at the top of the river." ]
In each issue, there was a review of an artist's entire discography, with each album being analyzed in turn.
[ "Each issues features an artist's works. Each album is scrutinized." ]
Subsequently, in February 1941, 600 Jews were sent to Buchenwald and Mauthausen concentration camps.
[ "In February 1941, 600 Jews were sen to Buchenwald and Mauthausen concentration camps." ]
Killzone 2 is a first-person shooter (FPS) for the PlayStation 3, developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
[ "Killzone 2 is a first-person shooter (FPS) game for PlayStation 3. It was developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment." ]
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. They got some success in the UK, Ireland, and Russia." ]
The film employs make-up, puppetry, and CGI effects to create its creatures.
[ "The film uses make-up, puppetry, and CGI to make its creatures." ]
Launched in 1994, InStyle currently has a circulation of 1.7 million.
[ "InStyle was launched in 1994 and currently has a circulation of 1.7 million." ]
Style In Bruegel's later years he painted in a simpler style than the Italianate art that prevailed in his time.
[ "When Bruegel was older, he painted in a simpler style than the popular art of the time." ]
Other users and bots may edit pages in your user space, though by convention your user page will usually not be edited by others.
[ "Other users and bots may edit pages in your user space. By convention your user page will usually not be edited by others." ]
The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by National Express East Anglia.
[ "The station and trains are operated by National Express East Anglia." ]
In the Lemmon film, Jack Lemmon chases, tackles and mugs Stallone, thinking that Stallone's character is a pickpocket.
[ "Jack Lemmon chases, tackles and mugs Stallone in the Lemmon film. He thinks Stallone's character is a thief." ]
The name was originally used in reference to pesos oro (gold weights) or pesos plata (silver weights).
[ "The original name referenced pesos oro (gold) or pesos plata (silver)." ]
Piper later landed a role in a television commercial promoting the pop magazine Smash Hits.
[ "Piper later landed a role in a tv commercial promoting the pop magazine Smash Hits." ]
It was founded circa 1958 – 1959 by Malaclypse the Younger with the publication of its principal text, the Principia Discordia.
[ "It was started 1958 – 1959 by Malaclypse the Younger. It was with the publication of its principal text, the Principia Discordia." ]
The moon is very elongated, with its short axis 0.5 ± 0.1 times the long axis.
[ "The moon is very elongated. Its short axis is 0.5 ± 0.1 times the long axis." ]
The endpoints where a continental divide meets the coast are not always definite, because the exact border between adjacent bodies of water is usually not clearly defined.
[ "The endpoints where a continental divide meets the coast are not always definite. It is because the exact border between touching bodies of water is usually not clearly defined." ]
He took the post of chief conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic in 1957.
[ "He became chief conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic in 1957." ]
The Hainich has become the 13th national park of Germany in 1997.
[ "he Hainich became the 13th national park of Germany in 1997." ]
References External links Lark Rise to Candleford at bbc.
[ "References Lark Rise external links to Candleford at bbc." ]
In addition to the town Gouda in the Netherlands, Gouda can refer to: Gouda (cheese) Gouda (pottery) Gouda (slang) Gouda, South Africa, a town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
[ "Gouda can refer to the town in the Netherlands. It can refer to Gouda (cheese) Gouda (pottery) Gouda (slang) Gouda, South Africa, a town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa." ]
The word is derived from 'pahar' meaning mountain.
[ "The word comes from 'pahar', meaning mountain." ]
The Métis today predominantly speak English, with French a strong second language, as well as numerous Aboriginal tongues.
[ "The Metis now mainly speak English first, French second, and several native languages." ]
In March 2001, the World Wrestling Federation purchased World Championship Wrestling.
[ "In 2001, the World Wrestling Federation bought World Championship Wrestling." ]
The Apostles' Creed, as well as other baptismal creeds, is esteemed as an example of the apostles' teachings and a defense of the Gospel of Christ.
[ "The Apostles' Creed and other creeds are esteemed as examples of apostles' teachings and defense of the Gospel." ]
It involved the WCW wrestlers "invading" WWF television in an attempt to "take over" the WWF.
[ "The WCW wrestlers took over WWF television and organization." ]
The "Angels" name originates from the city that was their original home, Los Angeles.
[ "The name \"Angels\" comes from their home city, Los Angeles." ]
Because of the lack of physical characteristics supporting this group, it is very possible that the subfamily as it is currently recognized is subject to enlargement.
[ "Lack of physical characteristics supporting this group potentially enlarges the subfamily." ]
Vedic Soma In the Vedas, Soma is portrayed as sacred and as a god (deva).
[ "Vedic Soma: In the Vedas, Soma is shown as sacred and a god (deva)." ]
The 1977 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1977, and lasted until November 30, 1977.
[ "The 1977 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, 1977. The season lasted until November 30, 1977." ]