carlosejimenez/seq2seq-mrpc · Datasets at Hugging Face

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mrpc sentence1: Many compensation experts had predicted Carty would get a generous severance deal because his voluntary resignation helped keep the concessions deals in place . sentence2: Many compensation experts had predicted that Carty would get a generous severance package because his voluntary resignation helped preserve the concessions , the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported .	equivalent	1,671
mrpc sentence1: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 . sentence2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 .	not_equivalent	1,672
mrpc sentence1: Nine traffic deaths were blamed on the storm in North Carolina , Virginia , Maryland , Pennsylvania and Washington . sentence2: At least 36 deaths have been blamed on the storm , 20 of them in Virginia .	not_equivalent	1,673
mrpc sentence1: He faces 25 years in prison when he is sentenced in federal court July 7 . sentence2: He faces an additional 25 years in prison on the federal charges when he is sentenced July 7 .	equivalent	1,674
mrpc sentence1: Also in Mosul , rebel gunmen on Friday assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition . sentence2: Near a mosque in the northern town of Mosul , rebel gunmen also assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition .	equivalent	1,675
mrpc sentence1: Mr. Manuel and his group entered the United States by walking across the bridge linking Matamoros and Brownsville . sentence2: Manuel and his group entered the US the same way thousands of people do every day , by walking across the bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville .	equivalent	1,676
mrpc sentence1: Goldman is trying to sell the shares to institutional investors at $ US13.15 each , said the traders , who received calls from the securities firm 's sales force . sentence2: Goldman offered the shares for sale to institutional investors at $ 13.15 each , said the traders , who received calls from the securities firm 's sales force .	equivalent	1,677
mrpc sentence1: Daughter Renee Jackson said she often made " huge pots of , like , beans and rice with , like , meat and casseroles " for the whole family . sentence2: Their biological daughter Renee Jackson , 29 , said she made huge pots of beans and rice , and meat and casseroles .	equivalent	1,678
mrpc sentence1: Dotson , 21 , was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him . sentence2: Dotson was arrested July 21 after telling FBI agents he shot Dennehy when Dennehy tried to shoot him , according to the arrest warrant affidavit .	equivalent	1,679
mrpc sentence1: The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists , searching for evidence of past water . sentence2: The rovers act as robotic geologists , moving on six wheels .	not_equivalent	1,680
mrpc sentence1: Shellfire could be heard in the background as Ghafar spoke by satellite telephone . sentence2: As he spoke by satellite phone , shellfire could be heard in the background .	equivalent	1,681
mrpc sentence1: " As expected , second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses , " said Robert A. Eckert , chief executive . sentence2: " As expected , second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses , " Chief Executive Robert Eckert said in a statement .	equivalent	1,682
mrpc sentence1: He added International Business Machines Corp. ' s ( IBM ) endorsement of Linux has " added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability . " sentence2: Complicating the situation , he continued , are companies , like IBM , whose support of Linux " has added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability . "	equivalent	1,683
mrpc sentence1: His dissent was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas . sentence2: Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas dissented .	equivalent	1,684
mrpc sentence1: Davis , who appointed all of the PUC commissioners , called the proposed settlement ``too expensive for the ratepayers . sentence2: " The proposed settlement is too expensive for the ratepayers , " the governor said in a statement .	not_equivalent	1,685
mrpc sentence1: The Iranian refugee who sewed up his eyes , lips and ears in protest at the handling of his asylum claim has won his fight to remain in Britain . sentence2: An Iranian Kurd who stitched up his eyes , lips and ears in protest at being refused asylum has been granted refugee status .	equivalent	1,686
mrpc sentence1: Justice Anthony Kennedy dissented in an opinion joined by Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas . sentence2: He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas .	equivalent	1,687
mrpc sentence1: Seven Air Force Academy cadets face punishment for allegedly drinking with two high school girls . sentence2: Seven Air Force Academy cadets face punishment for drinking with two high school girls in the latest incident to embarrass the academy .	not_equivalent	1,688
mrpc sentence1: About 130,000 U.S. troops remain in Iraq , with others deployed in Afghanistan , South Korea and elsewhere . sentence2: About 130,000 US soldiers remain in Iraq , with others serving in Afghanistan , South Korea , Japan , Germany and elsewhere .	equivalent	1,689
mrpc sentence1: Spot gold was fetching $ 365.25 / 366.25 an ounce at 0520 GMT , having galloped as high as $ 368.90 -- a level not seen since February 10 . sentence2: Spot gold was quoted at $ 367.90 / 368.60 an ounce at 1000 GMT , having marched up to $ 369.50 -- a level not seen since February 10 .	not_equivalent	1,690
mrpc sentence1: Henri was centered about 75 miles southwest of Cedar Key and was moving east-northeast at 5 mph , forecasters said . sentence2: It was centered about 100 miles southwest of Cedar Key and drifting erratically southward , forecasters said .	not_equivalent	1,691
mrpc sentence1: Branch was later fired by the company and eventually filed a wrongful-termination suit that included details about the documents , the Journal story said . sentence2: The former employees filed wrongful-termination suits , dismissed in July 2002 , that included details about the documents , the Journal story said .	not_equivalent	1,692
mrpc sentence1: The stretch of Danube river passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible . sentence2: Rivers were also drying up - a stretch of Danube passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible .	equivalent	1,693
mrpc sentence1: Police arrested a " potential suspect " Monday in the case of a nine-year-old girl who turned up safe two days after being violently abducted from her home . sentence2: Police arrested a " potential suspect " Monday in the abduction of a 9-year-old who was found safe after two days , the police chief said .	equivalent	1,694
mrpc sentence1: Bush is spending the weekend at his Crawford ranch , where he will play host to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi . sentence2: He is to play host to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday and Monday .	not_equivalent	1,695
mrpc sentence1: Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio is expected to raise more than $ 1 million . sentence2: Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich passed $ 1 million last week and was still counting money .	equivalent	1,696
mrpc sentence1: But a state judge has ruled that the so-called " double jeopardy " protections do not apply in the case . sentence2: A judge already has ruled that double-jeopardy protections don 't apply in the case .	equivalent	1,697
mrpc sentence1: After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone , Hedges drew the speech to an early close . sentence2: After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone , Hedges cut his speech short .	equivalent	1,698
mrpc sentence1: The worst-affected area was South Kyongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away . sentence2: The worst affected area was South Kyeongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away in mud sides .	equivalent	1,700
mrpc sentence1: She said the president 's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to their teenage daughter as well . sentence2: Mrs Clinton writes her husband 's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to Chelsea as well .	equivalent	1,701
mrpc sentence1: The Legislature returns today for a special session and they 're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors ' medical malpractice insurance rates . sentence2: Florida legislators return today for a special session in which they 're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors ' medical malpractice insurance rates .	equivalent	1,702
mrpc sentence1: Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence the sale of the state-controlled SME food company in 1985 . sentence2: Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence a takeover battle in the 1980s involving SME , a state-owned food company .	equivalent	1,704
mrpc sentence1: The stock closed Friday at $ 5.91 , down $ 1.24 , or 17 percent , on the Nasdaq Stock Market . sentence2: Shares of Brocade closed at $ 5.91 , down $ 1.24 , or 17.3 percent .	equivalent	1,705
mrpc sentence1: Shelia Chaney Wilson seemed agitated when she came to help prepare for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church 's upcoming 104th anniversary celebration , worshippers said . sentence2: Congregants of Turner Monumental AME Church said Shelia Chaney Wilson , 43 , was agitated when she came to the church , in the Kirkwood neighborhood on the city 's east side .	not_equivalent	1,706
mrpc sentence1: " SCO has not shown us any evidence that we 've violated our agreements in any way , " IBM spokesperson Trink Guarino told internetnews.com. sentence2: " SCO has not shown us any evidence that we violated our agreements , " spokeswoman Trink Guarino said .	equivalent	1,707
mrpc sentence1: In March , Rowland 's former deputy chief of staff pleaded guilty to accepting gold and cash in return for steering state contracts . sentence2: Lawrence E. Alibozek , his former deputy chief of staff , pleaded guilty to accepting cash and gold coins in exchange for influencing state contracts .	equivalent	1,708
mrpc sentence1: " It ' ' s absurd , " Funny Cide 's trainer Barclay Tagg said . sentence2: Meanwhile , Funny Cide 's trainer , Barclay Tagg , called the allegations " ridiculous . "	equivalent	1,709
mrpc sentence1: Further out the curve , the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR shed 25 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.26 percent from 3.17 percent . sentence2: Early Wednesday , the benchmark 10-year US10YT = RR had lost 16 / 32 in price , driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday .	not_equivalent	1,710
mrpc sentence1: " United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement , " chief financial officer Jake Brace said in a statement . sentence2: " United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement , " he said .	equivalent	1,711
mrpc sentence1: Minister Saud al-Faisal 's visit was disclosed Monday by two administration officials who discussed it on condition of not being identified by name . sentence2: Minister Saud al-Faisal 's visit was disclosed by two administration officials , who spoke on condition of anonymity .	equivalent	1,712
mrpc sentence1: SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used by themselves or as extensions to the ControlCenter family of storage management applications . sentence2: SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used as stand-alone applications or as an extension to EMC 's ControlCenter applications .	equivalent	1,713
mrpc sentence1: Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped ; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged . sentence2: Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees ; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them .	equivalent	1,714
mrpc sentence1: When Biggs 's body was found , authorities had no leads until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party . sentence2: Authorities had no leads in Biggs ' death until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .	equivalent	1,715
mrpc sentence1: He is accused of obstructing justice , witness tampering and destroying evidence . sentence2: Quattrone , 47 , is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering .	not_equivalent	1,716
mrpc sentence1: Mr. Stevens has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al Qaeda agents in Britain than previously thought . sentence2: Sir John has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al-Qa 'eda agents in Britain than previously thought .	equivalent	1,717
mrpc sentence1: The victims included seven Lebanese , four Egyptians , one Saudi and one Sudanese , the ministry official said . sentence2: State television said the dead included seven Lebanese , four Egyptians , one Saudi , one Sudanese and four whose nationalities were not named .	not_equivalent	1,718
mrpc sentence1: He said some issues _ such as division break-up _ really can only be resolved if and when the conference is expanded . sentence2: He said some issues - including division alignments - will be resolved if the conference expands .	equivalent	1,719
mrpc sentence1: But in the first 30 seconds after Young entered the ring , the family knew it was an uneven match , Meyers said . sentence2: But in the first 30 seconds of the bout , family members knew it was an uneven match , Jodie Meyers , Stacy Young 's sister , said .	equivalent	1,720
mrpc sentence1: " This blackout was largely preventable , " said Spencer Abraham , US energy secretary . sentence2: " This blackout was largely preventable , " Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a press conference this afternoon .	equivalent	1,721
mrpc sentence1: Nearly all of Ford 's second-quarter profit came from Ford Credit , which earned a net $ 401 million , up 21.5 percent . sentence2: Nearly all of Ford 's second-quarter profit came from its Ford Credit finance arm , which earned $ 401 million , up 21.5 percent from a year earlier .	equivalent	1,723
mrpc sentence1: The suit is to be filed against Secretary of State Kevin Shelley and election officials in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties . sentence2: The lawsuit names Shelley , a Democrat , and registrars in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties .	equivalent	1,724
mrpc sentence1: Marissa Jaret Winokur , as Tracy , won for best actress in a musical . sentence2: Newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur in " Hairspray " bested Broadway veteran Bernadette Peters in " Gypsy " for best actress in a musical .	not_equivalent	1,725
mrpc sentence1: But while Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the EU 's investigation started five years ago , the firm has denied anti-competitive practices are to blame . sentence2: Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the probe started five years ago , but the firm denied anti-competitive practices were the reason for this .	equivalent	1,726
mrpc sentence1: No country seems likely to oppose proposals for a long-term European Council president , replacing the current rotating presidency , as well as an EU foreign minister . sentence2: No country now opposes plans for a long-term European Council president , replacing the current rotating presidency , as well as an EU foreign minister .	equivalent	1,727
mrpc sentence1: Early voting will run weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept . 9 . sentence2: Early voting polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept . 8 and Sept . 9 .	equivalent	1,728
mrpc sentence1: Third-quarter revenue declined to $ 36.9 billion from $ 39.3 billion , primarily reflecting lower vehicle sales . sentence2: Revenue fell to $ 36.9bn from $ 39.3bn a year ago , mainly due to lower vehicle sales .	equivalent	1,729
mrpc sentence1: Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs . sentence2: What 's more , companies are not feeling confident enough to replace older PCs , the analyst firm said .	equivalent	1,730
mrpc sentence1: Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat . sentence2: Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat , and he immediately appealed the decision .	not_equivalent	1,731
mrpc sentence1: For proof , look no further than this week 's Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas . sentence2: The company is expected to unveil the console on Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas .	not_equivalent	1,732
mrpc sentence1: Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , are among this year 's nominees . sentence2: Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , were also among the fiction finalists announced Wednesday .	equivalent	1,733
mrpc sentence1: U.S. troops encountered no resistance during the five-hour sweep near Tikrit , Saddam Hussein 's hometown and the center of a region of Baath Party supporters . sentence2: Tikrit is Saddam Hussein 's hometown and the region around it is known as a hotbed of Baath Party supporters and former high-ranking Iraqi military officials .	not_equivalent	1,734
mrpc sentence1: His 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned June 25 in a Virginia Beach , Va . , parking lot . sentence2: His sport utility vehicle was found June 25 , abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach , Va .	equivalent	1,735
mrpc sentence1: It also named Robert Willumstad chief operating officer , also to take effect by Jan. 1 , 2004 . sentence2: Robert B. Willumstad , 57 , Citigroup 's president , was named chief operating officer .	not_equivalent	1,736
mrpc sentence1: " These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate , " Bush said , adding that the United States will find the killers . sentence2: These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate and the United States will find the killers and they will learn the meaning of American justice .	not_equivalent	1,738
mrpc sentence1: A second bomb , evidently carried by the other woman , did not explode ; the authorities detonated the explosives later . sentence2: A second bomb , evidently carried by the other woman , did not explode ; the authorities found explosives and detonated them afterward .	equivalent	1,739
mrpc sentence1: AN artist has infuriated New Yorkers by painting a sign reading " CAUTION Low Flying Planes " on a building near Ground Zero . sentence2: An artist painted a sign reading ``CAUTION Low Flying Planes ' ' on a building near ground zero , angering neighbors and stirring complaints .	equivalent	1,740
mrpc sentence1: " During the investigation , Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities , " the sheriff 's office said . sentence2: Bryant was " interviewed and was cooperative , " said Kim Andree , a spokeswoman for the sheriff 's office .	equivalent	1,741
mrpc sentence1: Seniors would then have to pay 50 percent of their drug costs up to $ 3,450 . sentence2: Above that , Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs .	not_equivalent	1,742
mrpc sentence1: The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's factory index increased to 58.9 from 55.9 in July . sentence2: The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's monthly index rose to 58.9 from 55.9 in July , the highest in 15 months .	not_equivalent	1,743
mrpc sentence1: Adrian Lamo , 22 , had told reporters he planned to surrender to the FBI in Sacramento Friday , but he then had second thoughts . sentence2: Lamo had told reporters he would surrender to the FBI on the federal courthouse steps in Sacramento on Friday , but he didn 't show up .	equivalent	1,744
mrpc sentence1: " While many good people work in the telemarketing industry , " Bush said in prepared remarks , " the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions . sentence2: While he said " many good people work in the telemarketing industry , the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions .	equivalent	1,747
mrpc sentence1: General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla . sentence2: Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla .	equivalent	1,749
mrpc sentence1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC climbed 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , to 1,666.58 , based on the latest data , and marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 . sentence2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , at 1,666.58 , marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 .	equivalent	1,750
mrpc sentence1: Quattrone 's action , prosecutors argue , amounted to criminal obstruction of justice . sentence2: Quattrone , 47 , is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering .	equivalent	1,751
mrpc sentence1: SEA 05D is the Naval Sea Systems Command ’ s technical authority for surface ship design and engineering . sentence2: The Future Concepts and Surface Ship Design Group is the Naval Sea Systems Command ’ s technical authority for all surface ship design and engineering .	equivalent	1,752
mrpc sentence1: Results from No. 2 U.S. soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) were likely to be in the spotlight . sentence2: Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) to report earnings after the close .	not_equivalent	1,753
mrpc sentence1: About $ 250,000 worth of her jewelry was discovered last week at Kennedy International Airport , where it had up and disappeared before a flight to the BET Awards . sentence2: An estimated $ 250,000 worth of jewelry belonging to the hip-hop performer was recovered Friday at Kennedy Airport , where it had disappeared June 20 .	equivalent	1,754
mrpc sentence1: The diocese reached a settlement in 2001 involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs for an undisclosed sum . sentence2: In 2001 , the diocese reached a $ 15 million settlement involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs .	equivalent	1,756
mrpc sentence1: The U.S. government and private technology experts warned Wednesday that hackers plan to attack thousands of Web sites Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic . sentence2: THE US government and private technology experts have warned that hackers plan to attack thousands of websites on Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic .	equivalent	1,757
mrpc sentence1: But Mr Kenny said his advice to Mr Hicks - if they are ever allowed to meet or speak - may well be that he accept a deal . sentence2: But Mr Kenny said his advice to David Hicks , should they be allowed to meet , might be that he accept a deal .	equivalent	1,758
mrpc sentence1: Mr Kenny and the Hicks family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , are trying to get access to Mr Hicks before he faces a planned military tribunal . sentence2: Mr Kenny and the family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , want access to Hicks before he faces a military tribunal .	equivalent	1,759
mrpc sentence1: The two forms account for about 30 percent of the approximately 7 million immigration benefits applications received annually , immigration officials said . sentence2: The two forms constitute 30 percent of the 7 million applications filed to the bureau each year .	equivalent	1,760
mrpc sentence1: The unions also staged a five-day strike in March that forced all but one of Yale 's dining halls to close . sentence2: The unions also staged a five-day strike in March ; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts .	not_equivalent	1,761
mrpc sentence1: FBI spokesman Steve Lazarus did not immediately return a phone call for comment on Friday . sentence2: Adaptable and Carter 's Trading Co. did not immediately return calls seeking comment on Wednesday .	not_equivalent	1,762
mrpc sentence1: Wyles previous feature credits include White Oleander , Enough and Donnie Darko . sentence2: Wyle 's feature credits also include " White Oleander , " " Enough " and " Donnie Darko . "	equivalent	1,763
mrpc sentence1: Treasurys long-range plan is to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability to manage their holdings online in a single account . sentence2: The Treasury said wants to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually to manage holdings online in a single account .	equivalent	1,764
mrpc sentence1: White House officials say Iran has one last chance to comply with IAEA inspection demands . sentence2: A White House spokesman added that Iran had " one last chance " to comply with its disarmament obligations .	equivalent	1,765
mrpc sentence1: After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as his spiritual adviser spoke to him . sentence2: After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as the prison chaplain spoke in his ear .	equivalent	1,766
mrpc sentence1: Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as immigration officials attempt to determine his status , the Coast Guard said . sentence2: Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as officials determined his status and immediate future , the Coast Guard said .	equivalent	1,767
mrpc sentence1: A month ago , the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate . sentence2: A month ago , the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had a grown at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter .	equivalent	1,768
mrpc sentence1: Roxio , which is based in Santa Clara , Calif . , would get access to the music libraries of the major labels and the Pressplay distribution system . sentence2: Roxio , would get access to more than 300,000 tracks from the music libraries of the major labels , and the Pressplay distribution system .	equivalent	1,769
mrpc sentence1: Boeing shares fell nearly 4 percent to $ 27.54 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trade , while Lockheed slipped 1.6 percent to $ 49.42 . sentence2: Boeing shares fell 95 cents , or 3.3 percent , to $ 27.67 at 3 : 30 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading .	not_equivalent	1,770
mrpc sentence1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 7.42 points , or 0.45 percent , at 1,653.44 . sentence2: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower , or 0.05 percent , at 997.02 .	not_equivalent	1,771
mrpc sentence1: Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province in recent weeks from 38,000 to more than 45,000 . sentence2: While the shape of any military operation is unclear , Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province to more than 45,000 from 38,000 .	not_equivalent	1,772
mrpc sentence1: Five alternate jurors were also chosen , with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel . sentence2: Five alternate jurors also were selected , with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday .	equivalent	1,773
mrpc sentence1: In interviews with engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of discord between NASA 's engineers and managers are evident . sentence2: In interviews with numerous engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of discord between NASA 's engineers and managers stand out in stark relief .	equivalent	1,774
mrpc sentence1: A suburban Chicago man was arrested Wednesday on charges of secretly gathering information on Iraqi opposition figures as an unregistered agent of Saddam Hussein 's intelligence service . sentence2: The FBI arrested a suburban Chicago man Wednesday and charged him with secretly collecting information on individuals in the United States who opposed Saddam Hussein 's Iraqi government .	equivalent	1,775
mrpc sentence1: Another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias . sentence2: A Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias , was to be loaded with another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , in the afternoon .	equivalent	1,776
mrpc sentence1: The contractors convicted last month , Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , are to be sentenced in January . sentence2: Contractors Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , who were convicted of submitting hundreds of phony invoices to Blue Cross , are to be sentenced in January .	not_equivalent	1,777
mrpc sentence1: " The board did so and accepted that resignation , " said McCall , who chaired the meeting . sentence2: " The board did so , and accepted that resignation , " said the chairman of the exchange 's compensation committee , H. Carl McCall .	equivalent	1,778

mrpc sentence1: Many compensation experts had predicted Carty would get a generous severance deal because his voluntary resignation helped keep the concessions deals in place . sentence2: Many compensation experts had predicted that Carty would get a generous severance package because his voluntary resignation helped preserve the concessions , the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported .

equivalent

1,671

mrpc sentence1: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 . sentence2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 .

not_equivalent

1,672

mrpc sentence1: Nine traffic deaths were blamed on the storm in North Carolina , Virginia , Maryland , Pennsylvania and Washington . sentence2: At least 36 deaths have been blamed on the storm , 20 of them in Virginia .

not_equivalent

1,673

mrpc sentence1: He faces 25 years in prison when he is sentenced in federal court July 7 . sentence2: He faces an additional 25 years in prison on the federal charges when he is sentenced July 7 .

equivalent

1,674

mrpc sentence1: Also in Mosul , rebel gunmen on Friday assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition . sentence2: Near a mosque in the northern town of Mosul , rebel gunmen also assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition .

equivalent

1,675

mrpc sentence1: Mr. Manuel and his group entered the United States by walking across the bridge linking Matamoros and Brownsville . sentence2: Manuel and his group entered the US the same way thousands of people do every day , by walking across the bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville .

equivalent

1,676

mrpc sentence1: Goldman is trying to sell the shares to institutional investors at $ US13.15 each , said the traders , who received calls from the securities firm 's sales force . sentence2: Goldman offered the shares for sale to institutional investors at $ 13.15 each , said the traders , who received calls from the securities firm 's sales force .

equivalent

1,677

mrpc sentence1: Daughter Renee Jackson said she often made " huge pots of , like , beans and rice with , like , meat and casseroles " for the whole family . sentence2: Their biological daughter Renee Jackson , 29 , said she made huge pots of beans and rice , and meat and casseroles .

equivalent

1,678

mrpc sentence1: Dotson , 21 , was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him . sentence2: Dotson was arrested July 21 after telling FBI agents he shot Dennehy when Dennehy tried to shoot him , according to the arrest warrant affidavit .

equivalent

1,679

mrpc sentence1: The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists , searching for evidence of past water . sentence2: The rovers act as robotic geologists , moving on six wheels .

not_equivalent

1,680

mrpc sentence1: Shellfire could be heard in the background as Ghafar spoke by satellite telephone . sentence2: As he spoke by satellite phone , shellfire could be heard in the background .

equivalent

1,681

mrpc sentence1: " As expected , second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses , " said Robert A. Eckert , chief executive . sentence2: " As expected , second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses , " Chief Executive Robert Eckert said in a statement .

equivalent

1,682

mrpc sentence1: He added International Business Machines Corp. ' s ( IBM ) endorsement of Linux has " added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability . " sentence2: Complicating the situation , he continued , are companies , like IBM , whose support of Linux " has added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability . "

equivalent

1,683

mrpc sentence1: His dissent was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas . sentence2: Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas dissented .

equivalent

1,684

mrpc sentence1: Davis , who appointed all of the PUC commissioners , called the proposed settlement ``too expensive for the ratepayers . sentence2: " The proposed settlement is too expensive for the ratepayers , " the governor said in a statement .

not_equivalent

1,685

mrpc sentence1: The Iranian refugee who sewed up his eyes , lips and ears in protest at the handling of his asylum claim has won his fight to remain in Britain . sentence2: An Iranian Kurd who stitched up his eyes , lips and ears in protest at being refused asylum has been granted refugee status .

equivalent

1,686

mrpc sentence1: Justice Anthony Kennedy dissented in an opinion joined by Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas . sentence2: He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas .

equivalent

1,687

mrpc sentence1: Seven Air Force Academy cadets face punishment for allegedly drinking with two high school girls . sentence2: Seven Air Force Academy cadets face punishment for drinking with two high school girls in the latest incident to embarrass the academy .

not_equivalent

1,688

mrpc sentence1: About 130,000 U.S. troops remain in Iraq , with others deployed in Afghanistan , South Korea and elsewhere . sentence2: About 130,000 US soldiers remain in Iraq , with others serving in Afghanistan , South Korea , Japan , Germany and elsewhere .

equivalent

1,689

mrpc sentence1: Spot gold was fetching $ 365.25 / 366.25 an ounce at 0520 GMT , having galloped as high as $ 368.90 -- a level not seen since February 10 . sentence2: Spot gold was quoted at $ 367.90 / 368.60 an ounce at 1000 GMT , having marched up to $ 369.50 -- a level not seen since February 10 .

not_equivalent

1,690

mrpc sentence1: Henri was centered about 75 miles southwest of Cedar Key and was moving east-northeast at 5 mph , forecasters said . sentence2: It was centered about 100 miles southwest of Cedar Key and drifting erratically southward , forecasters said .

not_equivalent

1,691

mrpc sentence1: Branch was later fired by the company and eventually filed a wrongful-termination suit that included details about the documents , the Journal story said . sentence2: The former employees filed wrongful-termination suits , dismissed in July 2002 , that included details about the documents , the Journal story said .

not_equivalent

1,692

mrpc sentence1: The stretch of Danube river passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible . sentence2: Rivers were also drying up - a stretch of Danube passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible .

equivalent

1,693

mrpc sentence1: Police arrested a " potential suspect " Monday in the case of a nine-year-old girl who turned up safe two days after being violently abducted from her home . sentence2: Police arrested a " potential suspect " Monday in the abduction of a 9-year-old who was found safe after two days , the police chief said .

equivalent

1,694

mrpc sentence1: Bush is spending the weekend at his Crawford ranch , where he will play host to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi . sentence2: He is to play host to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday and Monday .

not_equivalent

1,695

mrpc sentence1: Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio is expected to raise more than $ 1 million . sentence2: Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich passed $ 1 million last week and was still counting money .

equivalent

1,696

mrpc sentence1: But a state judge has ruled that the so-called " double jeopardy " protections do not apply in the case . sentence2: A judge already has ruled that double-jeopardy protections don 't apply in the case .

equivalent

1,697

mrpc sentence1: After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone , Hedges drew the speech to an early close . sentence2: After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone , Hedges cut his speech short .

equivalent

1,698

mrpc sentence1: The worst-affected area was South Kyongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away . sentence2: The worst affected area was South Kyeongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away in mud sides .

equivalent

1,700

mrpc sentence1: She said the president 's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to their teenage daughter as well . sentence2: Mrs Clinton writes her husband 's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to Chelsea as well .

equivalent

1,701

mrpc sentence1: The Legislature returns today for a special session and they 're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors ' medical malpractice insurance rates . sentence2: Florida legislators return today for a special session in which they 're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors ' medical malpractice insurance rates .

equivalent

1,702

mrpc sentence1: Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence the sale of the state-controlled SME food company in 1985 . sentence2: Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence a takeover battle in the 1980s involving SME , a state-owned food company .

equivalent

1,704

mrpc sentence1: The stock closed Friday at $ 5.91 , down $ 1.24 , or 17 percent , on the Nasdaq Stock Market . sentence2: Shares of Brocade closed at $ 5.91 , down $ 1.24 , or 17.3 percent .

equivalent

1,705

mrpc sentence1: Shelia Chaney Wilson seemed agitated when she came to help prepare for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church 's upcoming 104th anniversary celebration , worshippers said . sentence2: Congregants of Turner Monumental AME Church said Shelia Chaney Wilson , 43 , was agitated when she came to the church , in the Kirkwood neighborhood on the city 's east side .

not_equivalent

1,706

mrpc sentence1: " SCO has not shown us any evidence that we 've violated our agreements in any way , " IBM spokesperson Trink Guarino told internetnews.com. sentence2: " SCO has not shown us any evidence that we violated our agreements , " spokeswoman Trink Guarino said .

equivalent

1,707

mrpc sentence1: In March , Rowland 's former deputy chief of staff pleaded guilty to accepting gold and cash in return for steering state contracts . sentence2: Lawrence E. Alibozek , his former deputy chief of staff , pleaded guilty to accepting cash and gold coins in exchange for influencing state contracts .

equivalent

1,708

mrpc sentence1: " It ' ' s absurd , " Funny Cide 's trainer Barclay Tagg said . sentence2: Meanwhile , Funny Cide 's trainer , Barclay Tagg , called the allegations " ridiculous . "

equivalent

1,709

mrpc sentence1: Further out the curve , the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR shed 25 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.26 percent from 3.17 percent . sentence2: Early Wednesday , the benchmark 10-year US10YT = RR had lost 16 / 32 in price , driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday .

not_equivalent

1,710

mrpc sentence1: " United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement , " chief financial officer Jake Brace said in a statement . sentence2: " United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement , " he said .

equivalent

1,711

mrpc sentence1: Minister Saud al-Faisal 's visit was disclosed Monday by two administration officials who discussed it on condition of not being identified by name . sentence2: Minister Saud al-Faisal 's visit was disclosed by two administration officials , who spoke on condition of anonymity .

equivalent

1,712

mrpc sentence1: SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used by themselves or as extensions to the ControlCenter family of storage management applications . sentence2: SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used as stand-alone applications or as an extension to EMC 's ControlCenter applications .

equivalent

1,713

mrpc sentence1: Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped ; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged . sentence2: Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees ; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them .

equivalent

1,714

mrpc sentence1: When Biggs 's body was found , authorities had no leads until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party . sentence2: Authorities had no leads in Biggs ' death until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .

equivalent

1,715

mrpc sentence1: He is accused of obstructing justice , witness tampering and destroying evidence . sentence2: Quattrone , 47 , is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering .

not_equivalent

1,716

mrpc sentence1: Mr. Stevens has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al Qaeda agents in Britain than previously thought . sentence2: Sir John has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al-Qa 'eda agents in Britain than previously thought .

equivalent

1,717

mrpc sentence1: The victims included seven Lebanese , four Egyptians , one Saudi and one Sudanese , the ministry official said . sentence2: State television said the dead included seven Lebanese , four Egyptians , one Saudi , one Sudanese and four whose nationalities were not named .

not_equivalent

1,718

mrpc sentence1: He said some issues _ such as division break-up _ really can only be resolved if and when the conference is expanded . sentence2: He said some issues - including division alignments - will be resolved if the conference expands .

equivalent

1,719

mrpc sentence1: But in the first 30 seconds after Young entered the ring , the family knew it was an uneven match , Meyers said . sentence2: But in the first 30 seconds of the bout , family members knew it was an uneven match , Jodie Meyers , Stacy Young 's sister , said .

equivalent

1,720

mrpc sentence1: " This blackout was largely preventable , " said Spencer Abraham , US energy secretary . sentence2: " This blackout was largely preventable , " Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a press conference this afternoon .

equivalent

1,721

mrpc sentence1: Nearly all of Ford 's second-quarter profit came from Ford Credit , which earned a net $ 401 million , up 21.5 percent . sentence2: Nearly all of Ford 's second-quarter profit came from its Ford Credit finance arm , which earned $ 401 million , up 21.5 percent from a year earlier .

equivalent

1,723

mrpc sentence1: The suit is to be filed against Secretary of State Kevin Shelley and election officials in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties . sentence2: The lawsuit names Shelley , a Democrat , and registrars in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties .

equivalent

1,724

mrpc sentence1: Marissa Jaret Winokur , as Tracy , won for best actress in a musical . sentence2: Newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur in " Hairspray " bested Broadway veteran Bernadette Peters in " Gypsy " for best actress in a musical .

not_equivalent

1,725

mrpc sentence1: But while Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the EU 's investigation started five years ago , the firm has denied anti-competitive practices are to blame . sentence2: Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the probe started five years ago , but the firm denied anti-competitive practices were the reason for this .

equivalent

1,726

mrpc sentence1: No country seems likely to oppose proposals for a long-term European Council president , replacing the current rotating presidency , as well as an EU foreign minister . sentence2: No country now opposes plans for a long-term European Council president , replacing the current rotating presidency , as well as an EU foreign minister .

equivalent

1,727

mrpc sentence1: Early voting will run weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept . 9 . sentence2: Early voting polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept . 8 and Sept . 9 .

equivalent

1,728

mrpc sentence1: Third-quarter revenue declined to $ 36.9 billion from $ 39.3 billion , primarily reflecting lower vehicle sales . sentence2: Revenue fell to $ 36.9bn from $ 39.3bn a year ago , mainly due to lower vehicle sales .

equivalent

1,729

mrpc sentence1: Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs . sentence2: What 's more , companies are not feeling confident enough to replace older PCs , the analyst firm said .

equivalent

1,730

mrpc sentence1: Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat . sentence2: Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat , and he immediately appealed the decision .

not_equivalent

1,731

mrpc sentence1: For proof , look no further than this week 's Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas . sentence2: The company is expected to unveil the console on Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas .

not_equivalent

1,732

mrpc sentence1: Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , are among this year 's nominees . sentence2: Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , were also among the fiction finalists announced Wednesday .

equivalent

1,733

mrpc sentence1: U.S. troops encountered no resistance during the five-hour sweep near Tikrit , Saddam Hussein 's hometown and the center of a region of Baath Party supporters . sentence2: Tikrit is Saddam Hussein 's hometown and the region around it is known as a hotbed of Baath Party supporters and former high-ranking Iraqi military officials .

not_equivalent

1,734

mrpc sentence1: His 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned June 25 in a Virginia Beach , Va . , parking lot . sentence2: His sport utility vehicle was found June 25 , abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach , Va .

equivalent

1,735

mrpc sentence1: It also named Robert Willumstad chief operating officer , also to take effect by Jan. 1 , 2004 . sentence2: Robert B. Willumstad , 57 , Citigroup 's president , was named chief operating officer .

not_equivalent

1,736

mrpc sentence1: " These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate , " Bush said , adding that the United States will find the killers . sentence2: These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate and the United States will find the killers and they will learn the meaning of American justice .

not_equivalent

1,738

mrpc sentence1: A second bomb , evidently carried by the other woman , did not explode ; the authorities detonated the explosives later . sentence2: A second bomb , evidently carried by the other woman , did not explode ; the authorities found explosives and detonated them afterward .

equivalent

1,739

mrpc sentence1: AN artist has infuriated New Yorkers by painting a sign reading " CAUTION Low Flying Planes " on a building near Ground Zero . sentence2: An artist painted a sign reading ``CAUTION Low Flying Planes ' ' on a building near ground zero , angering neighbors and stirring complaints .

equivalent

1,740

mrpc sentence1: " During the investigation , Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities , " the sheriff 's office said . sentence2: Bryant was " interviewed and was cooperative , " said Kim Andree , a spokeswoman for the sheriff 's office .

equivalent

1,741

mrpc sentence1: Seniors would then have to pay 50 percent of their drug costs up to $ 3,450 . sentence2: Above that , Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs .

not_equivalent

1,742

mrpc sentence1: The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's factory index increased to 58.9 from 55.9 in July . sentence2: The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's monthly index rose to 58.9 from 55.9 in July , the highest in 15 months .

not_equivalent

1,743

mrpc sentence1: Adrian Lamo , 22 , had told reporters he planned to surrender to the FBI in Sacramento Friday , but he then had second thoughts . sentence2: Lamo had told reporters he would surrender to the FBI on the federal courthouse steps in Sacramento on Friday , but he didn 't show up .

equivalent

1,744

mrpc sentence1: " While many good people work in the telemarketing industry , " Bush said in prepared remarks , " the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions . sentence2: While he said " many good people work in the telemarketing industry , the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions .

equivalent

1,747

mrpc sentence1: General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla . sentence2: Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla .

equivalent

1,749

mrpc sentence1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC climbed 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , to 1,666.58 , based on the latest data , and marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 . sentence2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , at 1,666.58 , marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 .

equivalent

1,750

mrpc sentence1: Quattrone 's action , prosecutors argue , amounted to criminal obstruction of justice . sentence2: Quattrone , 47 , is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering .

equivalent

1,751

mrpc sentence1: SEA 05D is the Naval Sea Systems Command ’ s technical authority for surface ship design and engineering . sentence2: The Future Concepts and Surface Ship Design Group is the Naval Sea Systems Command ’ s technical authority for all surface ship design and engineering .

equivalent

1,752

mrpc sentence1: Results from No. 2 U.S. soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) were likely to be in the spotlight . sentence2: Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) to report earnings after the close .

not_equivalent

1,753

mrpc sentence1: About $ 250,000 worth of her jewelry was discovered last week at Kennedy International Airport , where it had up and disappeared before a flight to the BET Awards . sentence2: An estimated $ 250,000 worth of jewelry belonging to the hip-hop performer was recovered Friday at Kennedy Airport , where it had disappeared June 20 .

equivalent

1,754

mrpc sentence1: The diocese reached a settlement in 2001 involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs for an undisclosed sum . sentence2: In 2001 , the diocese reached a $ 15 million settlement involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs .

equivalent

1,756

mrpc sentence1: The U.S. government and private technology experts warned Wednesday that hackers plan to attack thousands of Web sites Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic . sentence2: THE US government and private technology experts have warned that hackers plan to attack thousands of websites on Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic .

equivalent

1,757

mrpc sentence1: But Mr Kenny said his advice to Mr Hicks - if they are ever allowed to meet or speak - may well be that he accept a deal . sentence2: But Mr Kenny said his advice to David Hicks , should they be allowed to meet , might be that he accept a deal .

equivalent

1,758

mrpc sentence1: Mr Kenny and the Hicks family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , are trying to get access to Mr Hicks before he faces a planned military tribunal . sentence2: Mr Kenny and the family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , want access to Hicks before he faces a military tribunal .

equivalent

1,759

mrpc sentence1: The two forms account for about 30 percent of the approximately 7 million immigration benefits applications received annually , immigration officials said . sentence2: The two forms constitute 30 percent of the 7 million applications filed to the bureau each year .

equivalent

1,760

mrpc sentence1: The unions also staged a five-day strike in March that forced all but one of Yale 's dining halls to close . sentence2: The unions also staged a five-day strike in March ; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts .

not_equivalent

1,761

mrpc sentence1: FBI spokesman Steve Lazarus did not immediately return a phone call for comment on Friday . sentence2: Adaptable and Carter 's Trading Co. did not immediately return calls seeking comment on Wednesday .

not_equivalent

1,762

mrpc sentence1: Wyles previous feature credits include White Oleander , Enough and Donnie Darko . sentence2: Wyle 's feature credits also include " White Oleander , " " Enough " and " Donnie Darko . "

equivalent

1,763

mrpc sentence1: Treasurys long-range plan is to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability to manage their holdings online in a single account . sentence2: The Treasury said wants to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually to manage holdings online in a single account .

equivalent

1,764

mrpc sentence1: White House officials say Iran has one last chance to comply with IAEA inspection demands . sentence2: A White House spokesman added that Iran had " one last chance " to comply with its disarmament obligations .

equivalent

1,765

mrpc sentence1: After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as his spiritual adviser spoke to him . sentence2: After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as the prison chaplain spoke in his ear .

equivalent

1,766

mrpc sentence1: Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as immigration officials attempt to determine his status , the Coast Guard said . sentence2: Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as officials determined his status and immediate future , the Coast Guard said .

equivalent

1,767

mrpc sentence1: A month ago , the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate . sentence2: A month ago , the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had a grown at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter .

equivalent

1,768

mrpc sentence1: Roxio , which is based in Santa Clara , Calif . , would get access to the music libraries of the major labels and the Pressplay distribution system . sentence2: Roxio , would get access to more than 300,000 tracks from the music libraries of the major labels , and the Pressplay distribution system .

equivalent

1,769

mrpc sentence1: Boeing shares fell nearly 4 percent to $ 27.54 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trade , while Lockheed slipped 1.6 percent to $ 49.42 . sentence2: Boeing shares fell 95 cents , or 3.3 percent , to $ 27.67 at 3 : 30 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading .

not_equivalent

1,770

mrpc sentence1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 7.42 points , or 0.45 percent , at 1,653.44 . sentence2: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower , or 0.05 percent , at 997.02 .

not_equivalent

1,771

mrpc sentence1: Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province in recent weeks from 38,000 to more than 45,000 . sentence2: While the shape of any military operation is unclear , Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province to more than 45,000 from 38,000 .

not_equivalent

1,772

mrpc sentence1: Five alternate jurors were also chosen , with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel . sentence2: Five alternate jurors also were selected , with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday .

equivalent

1,773

mrpc sentence1: In interviews with engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of discord between NASA 's engineers and managers are evident . sentence2: In interviews with numerous engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of discord between NASA 's engineers and managers stand out in stark relief .

equivalent

1,774

mrpc sentence1: A suburban Chicago man was arrested Wednesday on charges of secretly gathering information on Iraqi opposition figures as an unregistered agent of Saddam Hussein 's intelligence service . sentence2: The FBI arrested a suburban Chicago man Wednesday and charged him with secretly collecting information on individuals in the United States who opposed Saddam Hussein 's Iraqi government .

equivalent

1,775

mrpc sentence1: Another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias . sentence2: A Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias , was to be loaded with another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , in the afternoon .

equivalent

1,776

mrpc sentence1: The contractors convicted last month , Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , are to be sentenced in January . sentence2: Contractors Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , who were convicted of submitting hundreds of phony invoices to Blue Cross , are to be sentenced in January .

not_equivalent

1,777

mrpc sentence1: " The board did so and accepted that resignation , " said McCall , who chaired the meeting . sentence2: " The board did so , and accepted that resignation , " said the chairman of the exchange 's compensation committee , H. Carl McCall .

equivalent

1,778