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If you're pining for English-language books, Village Voice on rue Princesse in St-Germain-des-Prés is outstanding, but try, too, Brentano's at 37 avenue de l'Opéra, or W. H. Smith at 248 rue de Rivoli. | Village Voice on rue Princesse in St-Germain-des-Pres is outstanding but also try Brentano's if you're pining for English-language books. | 7 |
Hadley and Zelikow asked Clarke and his deputy, Roger Cressey, for a special briefing on the terrorist threat and how Clarke'sTransnationalThreats Directorate and Counterterrorism Security Group functioned. | Hadley and Zelikow asked Clarke and his deputy, Roger Cressey, to apprise them of the terrorist threat and how his Counter-terrorism Security Group worked. | 6 |
About half of the people on the court's eviction calendar failed to show up, Kaufman said, noting those people unfortunately miss out on the free legal help being offered. | Kaufman said, about half of the people on the court eviction calendar didn't show, thus missing out on free legal help. | 6 |
He and his associates, supported by Clarke, pressed for developing a partnership with the Northern Alliance, even though doing so might bring the United States squarely behind one side in Afghanistan's long-running civil war. | He and his associates pressed for developing a partnership with the Northern Alliance, even if it brings the US behind Afghanistan's civil war. | 6 |
There is no evidence that NORAD headquarters or military officials in the NMCC knew-during the morning of September 11-that the Andrews planes were airborne and operating under different rules of engagement. | There is no evidence that NORAD or other military officials knew on 9/11 that Andrews planes were flying and operating under different rules of engagement. | 6 |
The likelihood of a graveyard spiral resulting from volume loss to cream skimmers is remote for medium to large volume per capita posts; whereas it is a real threat to small volume per capita posts. | The likelihood of a graveyard spiral resulting from volume loss to cream skimmers is a threat to small volume per capita posts not for medium/large. | 6 |
Sham En Nessim — the National Spring Festival, held the first Monday after Coptic Easter, when the whole population comes out to celebrate. | Everyone celebrates Sham En Nessim — the Spring Festival, held the first Monday after Coptic Easter. | 6 |
At 9:29, the autopilot on American 77 was disengaged; the aircraft was at 7,000 feet and approximately 38 miles west of the Pentagon. | At 9:29, just 38 miles from the Pentagon, the autopilot on American 77 was disengaged. | 6 |
These examples are just a couple of the problems in the reform bill that many in the community wanted to put on a fast track through Congress. | These are just some problems in the reform bill that many in the community wanted to put through Congress. | 6 |
The most comfortable way to see these important Hoysala temples is to visit them on either side of an overnight stay at Hassan, 120 km (75 miles) northwest of Mysore. | The best way to see these important Hoysala temples is to visit them on either side of an overnight stay at Hassan. | 6 |
In New Jersey, Legal Services has represented more than 1.3 million clients since the program was conceived during President Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty in the mid1960s. | In NJ, Legal Services help over 1.3 million since the program was conceived during Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty in the 1960s. | 6.5 |
The atmosphere is simple and relaxed, the people very kind, and the Creole food excellent (try bébélé, an African-style soup of many ingredients including breadfruit, crabs, bananas, and peas). | The atmosphere is simple and relaxed, the people very kind, and the Creole food excellent. | 6 |
An Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ) operative told an [-] service at the same time that Bin Ladin was planning to exploit the operative's access to the US to mount a terrorist strike. | An Egyptian Islamic Jihad operative told an [-] service that Bin Ladin was planning to exploit the operative's access to the US. | 6 |
Floor Leadership: So if you're trying to divert somebody and he won't divert- Controllers: DO [Director of Operations] is saying no. | Floor Leadership: So if you divert somebody and he won't divert- Controllers: The DO is saying no. | 6 |
The WTC lacked any plan for evacuation of civilians on upper floors of the WTC in the event that all stairwells were impassable below. | The WTC lacked an evacuation plan for the upper floors in the event that all stairwells were blocked. | 6 |
What monumental transformations await us, proudly postmodern, mingled with peoples on this very globe still wedded to archetypes thousands of years old. | What monumental changes await us, postmodern & mingled with peoples still wedded to ancient archetypes? | 7 |
Bicycling: Bikes can be rented at towns up and down the coast and inland (where mountain roads and trails are ideal for mountain biking). | Bicycling: Bikes can be rented at towns along the coast & inland (where roads & trails are ideal). | 6 |
PROBABLE - That which can reasonably be expected or believed to be more likely than not on the basis of available evidence or logic but which is neither certain nor proven. | PROBABLE: That which can reasonably be thought likely on the basis of available evidence but which is neither certain nor proven. | 6 |
Helping to Prevent Fraud and Abuse in Medicare: GAO had long advocated increased funding specifically for activities to prevent fraud and abuse in the Medicare program. | GAO has been advocating funding to prevent fraud and abuse in Medicare. | 6 |
The self-guided Rock 'n' Stroll Trail around Dublin, which follows in the footsteps of Irish rock legends, will appeal to teenagers, as will the interactive displays and shows at IMHF (see page 92). | The Rock 'n' Stroll Trail, which follows the tracks of Irish rock legends, and the interactive displays and shows at IMHF, will appeal to teenagers. | 6 |
The law was written at a time when public housing complexes were under assault by drug-dealing gangs and politicians were pressured to take action. | Politicians were pressured to write the law when public housing complexes were assaulted by gangs. | 6 |
This approach is a generalization of planar interpolation that is technically referred to as enhanced Voronoi Neighbor Averaging (EVNA) spatial interpolation (See Abt Associates (2000) for a more detailed description). | This approach is a generalization of planar interpolation that is referred to as Voronoi Neighbor Averaging (EVNA) spatial interpolation. | 6 |
The five Embarcadero buildings, known as Rockefeller West, is a triple-level complex of shops, sculpture courts, restaurants, movie theaters, walkways, and bridges that promises a full day's shopping. | The five embarcadero buildings, known as Rockefeller West, is a triple-level complex of shops, courts, restaurants and more. | 6 |
If certain pertinent information is prohibited from general disclosure, the report on the attestation engagement should state the nature of the information omitted and the requirement that makes the omission necessary. | If certain information is prohibited from disclosure, the report on the attestation engagement should state the nature of that information and why it is omitted. | 6 |
INDIRECT COST - A cost that cannot be identified specifically with or traced to a given cost object in an economically feasible way. | INDIRECT COST: Cannot be identified with or traced to a cost object in a feasible way. | 6 |
Expanding the number of clients receiving some level of appropriate legal advice and referral via technologically sophisticated intake advice and referral systems. | The amount of clients is expanded using technologically sophisticated intake systems. | 11 |
While traveling on your way back through Lamentin to the Pointe-à-Pitre expressway, you'll pass seemingly endless fields of unusually tall sugarcane. | While traveling through Lamentin to the Pointe-à-Pitre expressway, you'll see endless fields of tall sugarcane. | 6 |
The team's office, in a heavily Hispanic area of downtown Woodburn, is a testament to the difficulty of reaching the indigenous community. | Located in a mostly-Hispanic area of Woodburn, the office has struggled to reach native communities. | 6 |
Consider tracing to source documents when (1) the source documents are available relatively easily or (2) the possible magnitude of errors is especially critical. | Consider tracing to source documents when (1) the source documents are available or (2) the possible errors are critical. | 6 |
Bay Street in Nassau and the International Bazaar in Freeport are the major tourist shopping areas, but Out Islanders often sell hand-crafted items, and some resorts have boutiques. | Nassau and Freeport are the major tourist shopping areas, but Out Islanders sell hand-crafted items, and some resorts have boutiques. | 6 |
This rule would require each public utility that owns, controls, or operates transmission facilities used for transmitting electric energy in interstate commerce to create or participate in an open access same-time information system (OASIS). | This rule would require each public utility that operates transmission facilities used for transmitting electric energy in interstate commerce to create or participate in OASIS. | 6 |
Richard Clarke told us that he was concerned about the danger posed by aircraft in the context of protecting the Atlanta Olympics of 1996, the White House complex, and the 2001 G-8 summit in Genoa. | Richard Clarke had concerns about the danger posed by aircraft in protecting the Atlanta Olympics of 1996, the White House, and the 2001 G-8 summit. | 6 |
Nearby at 1555 Huaihaizhinglu, the New Shanghai Library (Shanghai Tushuguan), one of the world's largest with over 13 million volumes, has rare books dating back 1,400 years and a reading room for foreign-language books. | Nearby, the New Shanghai Library has over 13 million volumes, rare books dating back 1,400 years, and a reading room for foreign-language books. | 6 |
Modern archaeology suggests that this Indus Valley civilization was destroyed not by Aryan conquerors, but by floods, when the Indus river changed course, perhaps due to earthquakes, in about 1700 b.c. | Archaeology suggests that the Indus Valley civilization may have been destroyed by flooding and not conquerors, probably due to earthquakes. | 6 |
And the Immigration Law Project assists people at proceedings on naturalization, temporary protective status, family reunification and deportation and exclusion hearings. | The Immigration Law Project helps with naturalization, protective statuses, family reunification and deportation hearings. | 6 |
GOVERNMENT-ACKNOWLEDGED EVENTS - Events that are not a liability in themselves, but are those events that are "of financial consequence" to the federal government because it chooses to respond to the event. | GOVERNMENT-ACKNOWLEDGED EVENTS aren't a liability themselves, but are "of financial consequence" to the federal government because it responds to them. | 6 |
The State Bar of California has characterized the trend as "the pro per crisis in family law" and the State Judicial Council has established a task force on the matter. | The State Bar of California says the trend is "the pro per crisis in family law" and the Council has established a task force. | 6 |
All five hijackers passed through the Main Terminal's west security screening checkpoint; United Airlines, which was the responsible air carrier, had contracted out the work to Argenbright Security. | Five hijackers passed through the Main Terminal west security checkpoint. United Airlines had contracted out the work to Argenbright Security. | 6 |
GAO, headed by the Comptroller General, is a principal means by which the legislative branch conducts oversight of executive programs and activities. | GAO is a primary means by which the legislative branch conducts oversight of executive programs and activities. | 6 |
Wood carvings: At any religious site you will find wooden religious statuettes being sold, either in shops or by itinerant vendors. | Wood Carvings: At any religious site, you'll find wooden religious statuettes for sale. | 6 |
We would like to acknowledge the following private sector and government executives whose advice and assistance throughout this project has been invaluable. | We would like to acknowledge these executives whose advice and assistance throughout this project is invaluable. | 6 |
Remember to take your dive certificate along - you won't be allowed to rent equipment and dive unless you can prove your competence. | Remember to take your dive certificate, you won't be able to rent equipment and dive without it. | 6 |
To the south of the Staatsoper on the corner of the square is St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale, from 1747, a huge, domed structure built for the Catholics incorporated into Protestant Prussia by Frederick's conquest of Polish Silesia. | To the south of the Staatsoper on the corner of the square is St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale, a huge, domed structure built for Catholics incorporated into Protestant Prussia. | 6 |
Al Qaeda appears to have relied on a core group of financial facilitators who raised money from a variety of donors and other fund-raisers, primarily in the Gulf countries and particularly in Saudi Arabia. | Al Qaeda relied on a core group of financial facilitators who raised money from donors, primarily in the Gulf countries and particularly in Saudi Arabia. | 6 |
Some of Hanjour's known Arizona associates from the time of his flight training in the late 1990s have also raised suspicion. | Hanjour's associates in Arizona from his flight training have also raised suspicion. | 6 |
There are trails to suit all ages and levels of fitness and experience, from a one-hour hike along a signposted valley path to multi-day expeditions along the John Muir Trail at Yosemite to Mount Whitney. | There are trails to suit all ages and levels of experience, from a hike along a signposted valley path to John Muir Trail at Yosemite to Mount Whitney. | 6 |
Starting January 1, 2010, the owners or operators of affected units and affected facilities under sections 412(b) and (c) and 416 and shall no longer be subject to the requirements of sections 412 through 417. | January 1, 2010, the owners/operators of affected units & facilities under sections 412(b), (c), & 416 won't need to follow sections 412 - 417. | 7 |
Past the ugly northern suburbs of Boston lies a lovely rocky coastline from Marblehead to Cape Ann, studded with picturesque harbors, fine sandy beaches, and the elegant homes of wealthy Bostonians. | Past Boston's northern suburbs lies a lovely rocky coastline, studded with picturesque harbors, beaches, and elegant homes of wealthy Bostonians. | 6 |
In determining that Congress did not implicitly establish a right of action, we considered the four factors set forth in Cort v. | Since Congress didn't establish a right of action, we considered the factors in Cort v. | 6 |
From Butterworth, the road stretching north into Kedah State, heads into the rice bowl of Malaysia, as seas of green spread out from either side of the highway as it passes by the Bujang Valley. | From Butterworth, the road north into Kedah State, heads into the rice bowl of Malaysia as it passes by the Bujang Valley. | 6 |
Applicants for permanent residence status as a rule are more restricted in their travel outside of the United States and must seek permission from the INS to travel or risk abandoning their application. | Applicants for residence status as a rule are restricted in their travel out of the US and must seek permission to travel or risk their application. | 6 |
The Galleria Nazionale (on Piazzale Marconi) exhibits more excellent works of Correggio and Parmigianino, and an added prize of the collection, the sketch of a young girl, Testa di Fanciulla, by Leonardo da Vinci. | The Galleria Nazionale exhibits excellent works of Correggio & Parmigianinoas well as the sketch of a young girl, Testa di Fanciulla, by Leonardo da Vinci. | 7 |
The old town of Annecy would be picture-perfect even without the addition of a river running through it — complete with swans, a pristine Alpine lake alongside, and a backdrop of snowcapped mountains. | With swans, a pristine lake, and snowcapped mountains, the old town of Annecy would be picture-perfect even without the a river running through it. | 6 |
Whether they can't afford a lawyer or just want to save money, more Californians are going to court without a lawyer. | More Californians are going to court without a lawyer, many for financial reasons. | 6 |
Fira is a shopper's paradise, a series of narrow alleys where you can wander free from the fear of traffic, although do keep eyes and ears open for donkeys. | Fira is a shopper's paradise where you can wander without fear of traffic, but do keep an eye out for donkeys. | 6 |
Note: Survey of Consumer Finances collects information on total cash income before taxes for the calendar year preceding the survey. | Note: Survey of Consumer Finances find total cash income pretax for the year before the survey. | 6 |
Two other notable buildings in Hawkshead are the Quaker Meeting House, dating from 1688, and the Minstrel's Gallery Café on Flag Street, a 15th-century building that now provides refreshment for today's visitors. | Two other notable buildings in Hawkshead are the Quaker Meeting House and the Minstrel's Gallery Café. | 6 |
The road to and from Hana goes through the heart of tropical forests and the "real Hawaii" (see page 53). | The road to and from Hana goes through tropical forests and the "real Hawaii." | 6 |
Hungerford thought that work in the ED needed a higher priority and more resources if the field is to move forward. | Hungerford thought that work in the ED needed a higher priority and more resources. | 6 |
Prototyping which a preliminary version of part or all of the hardware or software is developed to permit user feedback, determine feasibility, or investigate timing or other issues in support of the development process. | Prototyping supports the development process through user feedback, determining feasibility, and investigating timing or other issues. | 6 |
Memorials in the Square du Canada and the beautiful Canadian Cemetery in nearby Hautot-sur-Mer commemorate the courageous but abortive Canadian raid on Nazi-held Dieppe on August 19, 1942. | Memorials commemorate the courageous but abortive Canadian raid on Nazi-held Dieppe on August 19, 1942. | 6 |
There were a number of occasions when DEA agents were able to introduce sources to the FBI or CIA for counterterrorism use. | On many occasions, DEA agents were able to give sources to the FBI or CIA to stop terrorism. | 6 |
The wax works of Madame Tussauds will have all the latest stars of music and films, so they can try and guess who the figures are before reading the exhibit details. | Madame Tussauds will have all the latest stars come and guess who the wax figures are before reading the details. | 11 |
To get your bearings take the free daily Museum Highlights Tour and/or pick up the leaflet A Quick General Tour. | To get your bearings take the Museum Highlights Tour or pick up the tour leaflet. | 6 |
The best items to look for include fashionable clothing, shoes, and leather products; antiques; books (Barcelona is the publishing capital of Spain); high-tech design, home furnishings, and objets d'art; and music. | The best items to look for include fashionable clothing, shoes, leather products; antiques; books; high-tech design, home furnishings, objets d'art; and music. | 6 |
It does seem clear that the ratio of mail delivered to rural boxes to mail delivered to city addresses is an important factor in determining profitability. | It seems clear that the ratio of mail delivered to rural boxes is an important factor in profitability. | 6 |
Local folklore insists that the name (not to be confused with Saint John, New Brunswick) comes from the saint's day of John the Baptist, June 24, when John Cabot arrived here in 1497. | Local folklore says the name comes from saint's day of John the Baptist, June 24, when John Cabot arrived in 1497. | 6 |
In streamlining their employee travel systems, several agencies designed automated systems containing electronic travel vouchers and requested our assistance in interpreting Title 7 requirements and assessing their designed internal controls. | In streamlining travel systems, agencies designed automated systems with electronic vouchers and requested aide in interpreting Title 7 requirements and assessing internal controls. | 6 |
Figure .a shows an arbitrary deterministic state space among the eight states of three genes, A, B, C. For each state, I have chosen its successor state at random. | Fig. A shows an arbitrary space among the 8 states of 3 genes, A, B, C. For each, I have chosen its successor at random. | 6 |
Many beaches now fly the blue EU flag, which means that water quality and general sanitation meets environmental standards established by the European Union. | Many beaches now fly the blue EU flag, meaning water quality and sanitation meets environmental standards by the EU. | 6 |
Isaac Benjamin became ensnared in a bureaucratic snafu that took away his Social Security disability payments for more than two years. | Isaac Benjamin was trapped in a bureaucratic snafu that took away his SSD payments for over 2 years. | 6 |
For more good walks, try the area around Ronda, and the hills above the Refugio de Juanar near Marbella (see page 41). | For more good walks, try around Ronda, and the Refugio de Juanar near Marbella. | 6 |
It was Lindsay, Broker says, who first broached the idea of having a senior volunteer attorney program, which is flourishing today. | Broker says it was Lindsay who first broached the idea of a senior volunteer attorney program. | 6 |
The first FDNY fatality of the day occurred at approximately 9:30, when a civilian landed on and killed a fireman near the intersection of West and Liberty streets. | The first FDNY fatality of the day occurred at approximately 9:30, when a civilian killed a fireman. | 6 |
Good sources for local shops and markets in Warsaw, Kraków, and Gdansk are the local editions of the In Your Pocket guide, which features individual store listings. | In Your Pocket guide is a source for local shops and markets in Warsaw, Krakow, and Gdansk. | 6 |
While there is plenty to see within the Kathmandu Valley, beyond the valley lies a different, more natural, and less polluted Nepal. | While there is plenty to see in the Kathmandu Valley, beyond it lies an entirely different Nepal. | 6 |
Frederick P. Rooney, director of the Community Legal Resource Network at CUNY Law, identified a major task ahead in meeting Chief Judge Kaye's hopes for keeping the pro bono ball rolling: legislation. | Director Frederick P. Rooney of CUNY Law identified legislation as a major task in meeting Chief Judge Kaye's hopes for safeguarding pro bono. | 6 |
Examples of condition information include, among others, (1) averages of standardized condition rating codes; (2) percentage of assets above, at, or below acceptable condition; or (3) narrative information. | Examples of condition information are averages of standardized condition rating codes, percentage of assets, and narrative information. | 6 |
Flanders and the river valleys of the Somme and Marne were major battlefields of World War I, and their fields are dotted with memorials and military cemeteries. | Memorials and World War I military cemeteries dot the fields of Flanders and the river valleys of the Somme and Marne. | 6 |
Kwoh's efforts have raised more than $300,000 from the Open Society Institute and the Community Technology Foundation of California to anchor the hotline. | Kwoh raised over $300,000 from various institutions to anchor the hotline. | 6 |
A fuller list of events and information on precise dates can be obtained from the Portuguese Tourist Board or its web site <www.portugal.org> (see page 169). | A full list of events and information can be found at Portuguese Tourist Board or <www.portugal.org> (see page 169). | 6 |
Bin Ladin flew on a leased aircraft from Khartoum to Jalalabad, with a refueling stopover in the United Arab Emirates. | Bin Ladin flew from Khartoum to Jalalabad, with a refueling stopover in UAE. | 6 |
An early proponent of "make love, not war," Rubens shows Venus restraining Mars in his vivid Consequences of War and portrays himself on the far left of his Four Philosophers (Hall 7, Mars). | Rubens shows Venus restraining Mars in his Consequences of War and portrays himself on the far left of his Four Philosophers (Hall 7, Mars). | 6 |
Some civilians remained on affected floors, and at least one ascended from a lower point into the impact zone, to help evacuate colleagues or assist the injured. | At least one civilian ascended from a lower point into the impact zone, to help evacuate colleagues or assist injured. | 6 |
His name has been submitted to the Senate for confirmation, and organization officials expect Subia to be approved in the next few months. | He was sent to the Senate for confirmation, and officials expect Subia to be approved in a few months. | 6 |
For one-stop partying among those interested more in convenience than quality, the Poble Espanyol features jazz clubs, flamenco performances, big-bands, theater, bars, and discos going strong until 4am. | The Poble Espanyol features jazz clubs, flamenco performances, bands, theater, bars and discos until 4 am. | 6 |
The top two-thirds of the avenue are filled with cinemas, airline offices, and car showrooms, the excellent tourist information office (number 127), and café terraces that make perfect, if slightly expensive, vantage points for people-watching. | Two-thirds of the avenue has cinemas, airline offices, and car showrooms, the tourist info office (number 127), and café terraces that make perfect vantage points for people-watching. | 6 |
"H. William Gilmore, DDS Jennifer R. Kugar, DDS Dean of Dentistry Dental Director, People's Health Center" | "H. William Gilmore, DDS Jennifer R. Kugar, DDS Dean, People's Health Center" | 6 |
*$48 will pay for one hour of programming in human growth and development or AIDS/STD education for approximately 50 students. | *$48 will pay for one hour of programming or AIDS/STD education for approx. 50 students. | 6 |
"Promote Health And Well-Being -- Administer immunization programs provide drug & alcohol treatment, screening for cancer, heart disease & other conditions and provide health education & home nursing care." | "Promote Health & Well-Being -- Administer immunization programs, drug & alcohol treatment, health screening, health education & home nursing care." | 6 |
"Last year, for example, the IU School of Law-Bloomington spent $279,000 for scholarships from private and public sources, although their student body is somewhat smaller than ours." | "Last year, the IU School of Law-Bloomington spent $279,000 for scholarships, although their student body is somewhat smaller than ours." | 6 |
We will continue to acquire essential tracts of land that protect our wildlife --and manage the preserves we now own or run. | We acquire land to protect the wildlife and manage preserves. | 6 |
"Your past contribution provided a direct line of support for local programs that promote health and wellness, strengthen families, invest in our children, help people become self-sufficient, and serve the elderly and disabled." | "Your past contribution provided support for programs that promote health and wellness, strengthen families, invest in our children, and serve the elderly and disabled." | 6 |
"If it were not for the services they provide us, the older persons would not be able to get around to do our business, such as visits to doctors, grocery and drug stores." | If it wasn't for their services, the elderly wouldn't be able to visit doctors, grocery stores and drug stores for us. | 6 |
We have an exciting year of exhibitions and events planned and hope you will choose to join us. | We have an exciting year of events planned and hope you will join us. | 6 |
"Your gift can be made in one payment, in two semi-annual payments, or on a quarterly basis." | "Your gift can be one payment, two payments, or quarterly." | 6 |
-The new Center for Urban Policy and the Environment in Indianapolis supported by a major grant from the Lilly Endowment; | The Lilly Endowment supported the Center for Urban Policy and the Environment with a grant. | 6 |
"At the dinner on Wednesday evening a special project was announced to our group that, if you were unable to attend, I believe you will find exciting." | "At the dinner, a special project was announced that I believe you will find exciting." | 6 |
"If you need additional information, please feel free to contact me at (808) 543-2213, or e-mail me at: deborahm@auw.org." | "For information, contact me at (808) 543-2213, or e-mail me at: deborahm@auw.org." | 6 |
"We look forward to your written response, membership support, and having the opportunity to work with you." | "We look forward to your response, membership support, and working with you." | 6 |
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