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Sacred music While Rore is best known for his Italian madrigals, he was also a prolific composer of sacred music, both masses and motets.
[ "Sacred music: Rore is best known for his Italian madrigals. However, he was also a composer of sacred music, both masses and motets." ]
It has since come to be used for a range of light tints chosen for their neutral or cool appearance.
[ "It is now used for many light tints chosen for their neutral or cool look." ]
The name "hornet" is used for this and related species primarily because of their habit of making aerial nests (similar to the true hornets) rather than subterranean nests.
[ "\"Hornet\" is used for this and related species because of their habits making aerial nests, instead of subterranean." ]
Sadomasochism 12% of females and 22% of males reported having an erotic response to a sadomasochistic story.
[ "Sadomasochism 12 percent of females and 22 percent of males reported having an erotic reaction to a sadomasochistic story." ]
Another, "Loveliest of Trees", is the basis for his 1912 orchestral rhapsody, also called A Shropshire Lad.
[ "A Shropshire Lad was based on \"Loveliest of Trees.\"" ]
The strengthening trend abated early on July 8, due to wind shear, and Bertha rapidly weakened back to a Category 1 hurricane that afternoon.
[ "The strengthening trend decreased early on July 8. This was due to wind shear. Bertha quickly weakened back to a Category 1 hurricane that afternoon." ]
Casting included Waheed Murad, Shamim Ara, Deeba, Ibrahim Nafees and Talish.
[ "Waheed Murad, Shamim Ara, Deeba, Ibrahim Nafees and Talish were a part of the casting." ]
A material such as gold, which is chemically inert at normal scales, can serve as a potent chemical catalyst at nanoscales.
[ "A material like gold, which is chemically inert at normal scales, can be a strong chemical catalyst at nanoscales." ]
During its heyday, Chang'an was one of the largest and most populous cities in the world.
[ "Chang'an used to be of the largest cities in the world." ]
In a departure from his usual repertoire, he sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" from the Broadway musical Carousel at the Berlin Live 8 concert in 2005.
[ "He sang \"You'll Never Walk Alone\" from the Broadway musical Carousel at the Berlin Live 8 concert in 2005. This is was different from his usual style of singing." ]
In 1970, Eddy Merckx rode himself to the brink of collapse while winning the stage.
[ "Eddy Merckx almost collapsed while on stage in 1970." ]
The first mayor of Gaborone was Reverend Derek Jones.
[ "Reverend Derek Jones was the first mayor of Gaborone." ]
A workstation is a high-end microcomputer designed for technical or scientific applications.
[ "A workstation is a high-end small computer made for technical or scientific reasons." ]
Kerberos protocol messages are protected against eavesdropping and replay attacks.
[ "Messages from the Kerberos protocol are keep safe against spying and replay attacks." ]
Note that two storms on record, Hurricane Alice from the 1954 season and Tropical Storm Zeta from the 2005 season have formed during December and lasted into January.
[ "The two storms on record, 1954's Hurricane Alice and 2005's Tropical Storm Zeta formed during December. They lasted into January." ]
Eureka is a city in Woodford County, Illinois, United States.
[ "Eureka is a city in Woodford County, Illinois, United States." ]
30 Seconds to Mars has received three awards from four nominations.
[ "30 Seconds to Mars has won three awards. They have been given four nominations." ]
Another of Groundwater's short stories has been adapted into a live theater performance.
[ "Another of Groundwater's short stories has been re-made into a live theater performance." ]
RollerCoaster Tycoon (or often abbreviated RCT) is a series of computer games that simulate amusement park management.
[ "RollerCoaster Tycoon (RCT) is a series of computer games that simulate amusement park management." ]
It was 1795 before the British navy adopted lemons or lime as standard issue at sea.
[ "Starting from 1795 the British navy started giving lemons or lime as a standard practice at sea." ]
Proper saddle care can extend the useful life of a saddle, often for decades.
[ "Saddle care can extend the life of a saddle for decades." ]
Psychedelic music is a term that refers to a broad set of popular music styles, genres and scenes, that may include psychedelic rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic pop, psychedelic soul, psychedelic ambient, psychedelic trance, and others.
[ "Psychedelic music is a term that refers to a broad set of popular music styles, genres and scenes. It may include psychedelic rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic pop, psychedelic soul, psychedelic ambient, psychedelic trance, and others." ]
Adam Smith, a graduate student of the college, is perhaps its best known alumnus.
[ "Adam Smith is a graduate student and the most known alumnus of the college." ]
Early life Picasso was baptized Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Crispiniano de la Santísima Trinidad, a series of names honouring various saints and relatives.
[ "Picasso was baptized Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Crispiniano de la Santísima Trinidad. This series of names were meant to pay respect to different saints and relatives." ]
This advanced protocol will not work with some older network cards.
[ "This protocol will not work with some older network cards." ]
Of the moons discovered by the Voyager 2 imaging team, only Puck was discovered early enough that the probe could be programmed to image it in some detail.
[ "Puck was the only moon discovered early enough by the Voyager 2 imaging team that could be photographed in some detail." ]
During its heyday, Chang'an was one of the largest and most populous cities in the world.
[ "During its best, Chang'an was one of the largest and busiest cities in the world." ]
The table below highlights those differences.
[ "This table shows the differences." ]
In February 2007, Essjay was found to have made false claims about his academic qualifications and professional experiences on his Wikipedia user page and to journalist Stacy Schiff during an interview for The New YorkerSchiff, Stacey.
[ "Essjay made false claims about his academic qualifications and professional experiences on his Wikipedia user page in February 2007 and during an interview with journalist Stacy Schiff." ]
In the past 20 years or so, many new anchor designs have appeared.
[ "There have been many new anchor designs in the past 20 years." ]
Seeds of several species are the source of the popular beverage coffee.
[ "Coffee is made from seeds of several species." ]
The municipality has about 5700 inhabitants.
[ "The town has about 5700 residents." ]
Frederick had a summer residence built there for Sophie Charlotte by the architect Johann Arnold Nering between 1695 and 1699.
[ "Frederick ordered architect Johann Arnold Nering to build a summer home there for Sophie Charlotte. It was built between 1695 and 1699." ]
In modern days, joss sticks can be used for any purpose, such as to enhance the smell of a room, or to light fire crackers.
[ "In recent times, joss sticks can be used for any purpose, such as to increase the smell of a room, or to light fire crackers." ]
Daniel Waters also gained recognition for his screenplay, which won a 1990 Edgar Award.
[ "Daniel Waters became known for his screenplay, which won a 1990 Edgar Award." ]
Nessler An early alternative method for curling hair that was suitable for use on people was invented in 1905 by German hairdresser Charles Nessler (1872 – 1951).
[ "An early method for curling hair was invented in 1905 by German hairdresser Charles Nessler." ]
In 1838 Thomas Icely requested that a village be established to service his large pastoral estate.
[ "Thomas Icely requested that a village be made in 1838 to service his large farm." ]
Gorani avoids discussing her political and religious views, citing the need for professional neutrality.
[ "Gorani avoids discussing her political and religious views because of her need for professional neutrality." ]
Lanterns may be used for signaling, or as general light sources for camping.
[ "Lanterns are illuminate dark areas. Another use is communication." ]
In the Middle Ages the region profited from the vicinity of the wealthy Hanseatic city of Rostock.
[ "In the Middle Ages the region in good state because it was near the rich Hanseatic city of Rostock." ]
To avoid adversaries from guessing the key using a brute-force attack, the key space is usually designed to be extremely large.
[ "To avoid enemies from guessing the key using a brute-force attack, the key space is usually very large." ]
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.
[ "The minimum size is seven inches (178 mm) measured across the shell. The limit is three per day and 24 per year." ]
The subsequent campaigns were more or less successful, and the Imperial Exarchate was established in Ravenna to oversee Italy, though actually imperial influence was often limited.
[ "The subsequent campaigns were more or less successful. The Imperial Exarchate was established in Ravenna to oversee Italy although it's influence was often limited." ]
This was named by the English, but the megalithic mound significantly predates them.
[ "This was named by the English. However, the megalithic mound is much older than them." ]
The yellow disc represents the island's history in phosphate mining.
[ "The yellow disc stands for the island's history in phosphate mining." ]
Noli Me Tangere was finished in Berlin, Germany on March 29, 1887.
[ "Noli Me Tangere was finishing in Berlin in 1887." ]
Retrieved 2008 - 12 - 25 Album information The title of the album, "A Little Bit Longer", comes from their song of the same name, which Nick Jonas wrote about his dealings with having type 1 diabetes.
[ "Retrieved 2008 - 12 - 25: Album information: The album title, \"A Little Bit Longer\", comes from their song of the same name. In the song, Nick Jonas wrote about dealing with type 1 diabetes." ]
Dundee has two universities — the University of Abertay Dundee and the University of Dundee.
[ "Dundee has two universities. They are the University of Abertay Dundee and the University of Dundee." ]
Poutrincourt's son bequeathed the settlement to Charles de Saint-Étienne de la Tour upon his own death in 1623.
[ "Pourtrincourt's son died in 1623 and left the settlement to Charles de Saint-Etienne de la Tour." ]
In the early afternoon around 1: 00, the crowd broke into the undefended outer courtyard and the chains on the drawbridge to the inner courtyard were cut.
[ "Around 1: 00 pm, the crowd broke into the undefended outer courtyard and the chains on the drawbridge to the inner courtyard were cut." ]
The team's name originated from the burning of Atlanta led by U. S. Army general William Sherman during the American Civil War.
[ "Atlanta's burning provided the name in the American Civil War. US Army General William Sherman led it." ]
For a period, platforms at both the old and new stations operated, before the original station finally closed and was demolished.
[ "For a time, platforms at both the old and new stations ran. Then the original station finally closed and was taken down." ]
This may be seen in the demand to remove the chief of staff of the Austrian Army, Alfred Jansa, from his position in January 1938.
[ "It can be viewed from the people who wanted the Austrian Army's chief of staff to step down in January 1938." ]
The citizens expelled it in 1552, allying with France: this was unacceptable for Charles, who sent his general Gian Giacomo Medici to lay siege to it with a Florentine-Imperial army.
[ "The citizens expelled it in 1552, siding with France. This was not acceptable for Charles, who sent his general Gian Giacomo Medici to attack it with a Florentine-Imperial army." ]
Hurricane Dog caused extensive damage to the Leeward Islands, and was considered the most severe hurricane on record in Antigua.
[ "Hurricane Dog badly damaged the Leeward Islands. It was considered the worst recorded hurricane in Antigua." ]
Jameson's autobiography, How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale was published August 17, 2004.
[ "Jameson's autobiography was published August 17, 2004. It was titled \"How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale\"." ]
Established in 1892 / 93, the Sheffield Shield is the premier domestic first class cricket competition in Australia.
[ "The Sheffield Shield is a high class domestic cricket competition in Australia." ]
The precursor to Hurricane Beulah was a tropical wave moving across the tropical Atlantic.
[ "The origin of Hurricane Beulah was a tropical wave that moved across the Atlantic." ]
It took three months and 250 soldiers to roll the gun barrels all the way from North Sydney to the batteries.
[ "250 soldiers took three months to roll the gun barrels from North Sydney." ]
In contrast to the Hollywood portrait of schizophrenics, mentally ill people are essentially no more prone to violence than sane individuals.
[ "Hollywood portrays schizophrenics poorly. Mentally ill people aren't more prone to violent acts." ]
Iridophores are plates of chitin or protein, which can reflect the environment around a cuttlefish.
[ "Iridophores chitin or protein plates that reflect the area around a cuttlefish." ]
The word cereal derives from Ceres, the name of the Roman goddess of harvest and agriculture.
[ "The word cereal comes from Ceres, the Roman goddess of harvest and farming." ]
With the help of an albatross named Orville, the mice fly to the Bayou, and meet a dragonfly named Evinrude, who speeds them in a leaf to the ship where Penny is held.
[ "With the help of an albatross named Orville, the mice fly to the Bayou. They meet a dragonfly named Evinrude. He speeds them in a leaf to the ship where Penny is held." ]
To sponsor something is to support an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through the provision of products or services.
[ "To sponsor something is to support an event, activity, person, or an organization. I can be done financially or by providing products or services." ]
William J. "Bill" Bowerman (February 19, 1911 – December 24, 1999) was an American track and field coach and co-founder of Nike, Inc.
[ "An African American track coach named William J. Bowerman co-founded Nike." ]
Great Seal of the United States Francis Hopkinson provided assistance to the second committee that designed the Great Seal of the United States.
[ "Francis Hopkinson provided assistance to the second committee that designed the Great Seal of the United States." ]
Honduras (,) is a republic in Central America.
[ "Honduras is a republic in Central America." ]
Diffie-Hellman key exchange (D-H) is a cryptographic protocol that allows two parties that have no prior knowledge of each other to jointly establish a shared secret key over an insecure communications channel.
[ "Diffie-Hellman key exchange (D-H) is a cryptographic protocol. This protocol allows two parties without prior knowledge of each other to create a shared secret key over an insecure communications channel." ]
The cyclone continued tracking northwestward, making landfall around 0000 UTC on September 22 near Fort Walton Beach, Florida with winds of 35 mph (55 km / h).
[ "The cyclone continued northwest, reaching land around 0000 UTC on September 22 near Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It had winds of 35 mph (55 km / h)." ]
Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes in living organisms.
[ "Biochemistry is a study. It focuses on chemical processes in living organisms." ]
It is the fastest growing census division in Canada, expected to surpass 1.5 million residents by 2031.
[ "It is the fastest growth of people in Canada, expected to go over 1.5 million citizens by 2031." ]
The picturesque city remains an important cultural centre, especially for humanist disciplines.
[ "The pretty city is an important cultural centre. It is especially for humanist disciplines." ]
Subsequently, in February 1941, 600 Jews were sent to Buchenwald and Mauthausen concentration camps.
[ "In 1941, 600 Jews were sent to Buchenwald and Mauthausen concentration camps." ]
Archers of Loaf was an American indie-rock band originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
[ "Rock band Archers of Loaf are originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina" ]
In other media Aquaman has appeared in multiple cartoon series, as well as a live action version appearing in the TV series Smallville.
[ "Aquaman has appeared in multiple cartoon series and the TV series Smallville." ]
Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes in living organisms.
[ "Biochemistry is indeed a study of the chemical processes of living organisms." ]
A large proportion of block ciphers use the scheme, including the Data Encryption Standard (DES).
[ "The scheme is used by a large proportion of block ciphers, including the Data Encryption Standard (DES)." ]
They can also be used as a general test tube substitute particularly when a larger volume is desired.
[ "They can be used as a general test tube substitute especially when a larger volume is needed." ]
It is the 9th most populous city of Sweden.
[ "It is Swedens 9th most populated city." ]
Visitors come to see the gardens in the palace grounds, the exotic birds which roam freely in the grounds, Moot Hill (which is in the grounds), and the palace.
[ "Visitors come to see the gardens in the palace grounds and the exotic birds that roam freely there. They also visit Moot Hill (which is in the grounds) and the palace." ]
Cale's Story: the adventures of Cale, ending with the beginning of the film.
[ "Cale's Story: the adventures of Cale, end with the beginning of the movie." ]
Events of 1816 January – June Known as the "Year Without a Summer" in the northern hemisphere due to global cooling caused by the Mount Tambora volcanic eruption that had occurred in 1815.
[ "Called the \"Year Without a Summer\", the north half of the earth saw global cooling due to the Mount Tambora volcano going off in 1815." ]
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 Stanley cup was won by the NY Rangers as the first US team to hoist the trophy since 1917." ]
Lanterns may be used for signaling, or as general light sources for camping.
[ "Lanterns may be used for signaling. They are also light sources for camping." ]
76 This association has reinforced the fox's supernatural significance.
[ "This connection has enhanced the fox's supernatural significance." ]
When South Africa became a republic in 1961, Pretoria remained its administrative capital.
[ "When South Africa became a republic in 1961, Pretoria stayed its administrative capital." ]
The team relocated from Houston to the state of Tennessee in 1997, first playing in Memphis for one season before moving to Nashville.
[ "The team moved from Houston to the state of Tennessee in 1997. It first played in Memphis for one season before moving to Nashville." ]
The yellow disc represents the island's history in phosphate mining.
[ "The yellow disc stands for the island's phosphate mining." ]
Bollywood plots have tended to be melodramatic.
[ "Indian film (Bollywood) have plots that tend to be exaggerated." ]
With its completion in 1992, uninterrupted water transport was made possible between the North Sea and the Black Sea.
[ "When it was completed in 1992, transporting things between the North Sea and the Black Sea without stopping became possible." ]
In June 2008, it was announced that a further four-year deal would commence for the 2010 / 11 season, with the deal worth £125m.
[ "In June 2008, it was revealed that another four-year deal would begin for the 2010/11 season, worth £ 125 m." ]
Appearance The coloration is yellowish-brown with several irregularly distributed dark spots on the rear half.
[ "The color is yellowish-brown with some uneven distribution of dark spots on the rear half." ]
As well as current kit sponsors for Bayern Munich, Ferencvárosi TC, and West Bromwich Albion, T-Mobile were co-sponsors of Everton with the One2One brand and they also sponsored the 2002 FA Youth Cup Final.
[ "Besides being current kit sponsors for Bayern Munich, Ferencvárosi TC, and West Bromwich Albion, T-Mobile were co-sponsors of Everton with the One2One brand. They also sponsored the 2002 FA Youth Cup Final." ]
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is the third game in the series' canon, featuring Simon Belmont's ancestor, Trevor Belmont.
[ "The third game in the series' canon is Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. Simon Belmont's ancestor, Trevor Belmont is featured." ]
During the play, Violet signs the marriage document with her left hand to invalidate the bill.
[ "During the play, Violet signs the marriage document with her left hand so it won't be valid." ]
The show expanded from a half-hour in length to one hour starting on December 1, 1975.
[ "The series changed from a half-hour long to an hour show on December 1, 1975." ]
U. S. involvement in the war comes to an end.
[ "U.S. action in the war ends." ]
This effect does not come into play by going from macro to micro dimensions.
[ "The result doesn't happen when going from macro to micro dimensions." ]
The premiere received a 2.79 rating, making it the highest rated show on cable in its time slot.
[ "The premiere received a 2.79 rating. It was the highest rated television show on cable for its time slot." ]
The first use of the word was for the limbs of fish, but has been extended to include other animal limbs and man-made devices.
[ "The first use of word was for the limbs of the fish, but it was extended to include animal limbs and man-made devices." ]