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Probability of survival increases for babies born later in pregnancy: 25 percent in the 23 rd week, 42 percent in the 24 th week, 57 percent in 25 th week. By the 30 th week, when a newborn doesn't require a ventilator to breathe, it has a 90 percent chance of survival. | Probability of survival increases for babies born later in pregnancy: 25 percent in week 23, 42 percent in week 24, 57 percent in week 25, and by the 30 th week it has a 90 percent chance of survival. | 6 |
Lowering West Street alongside the World Trade Center site and building a park or esplanade on top is another option that has been popular with those reviewing the first six public proposals. But it would be expensive, and the governor, the mayor and their friends in Washington will have to look at long-range ways to p... | Lowering West Street alongside the World Trade Center site and building a park has been popular with those reviewing the public proposals. The governor, the mayor and their friends in Washington will have to look at ways to pay the bill. | 6 |
Under terms of the new proposal, Equus, managed by Equus Capital Corp., Houston, would pay $12 cash and one new preferred share with a liquidation preference of $1.65 a share for each of Tony Lama's 2.1 million shares outstanding. Previously, it offered $13.65 a share in cash, or $29 million. | Under the new proposal Equus would pay $12 cash and one new preferred share with a liquidation preference of $1.65 for each of Tony Lama's 2.1 million shares outstanding. It previously offered $13.65 a share. | 6 |
The WSJ notes that the just-concluded football / TV deal will probably mean even steeper cable bills in the near future. Some local cable companies, the paper says, expect the fees they'll pay ESPN to go up more than 20 percent. | The WSJ says the new football TV deal will mean even steeper cable bills in the future. Some local cable companies expect fees paid to ESPN to increase more than 20%. | 6 |
Ralston said its restructuring costs include the phase-out of a battery facility in Greenville, N.C., the recent closing of a Hostess cake bakery in Cincinnati and a reduction in staff throughout the company. The battery plant, which makes rechargeable nickel cadmium and carbon zinc products, will be closed over the ne... | According to Ralston, restructuring costs include the year-long closure of a battery plant in Greenville, N.C., a recent closing of a Hostess bakery in Cincinnati, and an overall reduction in staff. | 6 |
The Summer Enrichment Program will conclude with a celebration that includes family and friends. We would like to offer our youth a small reward for their participation by presenting them with gift certificates from Target. | The Summer Enrichment Program will end in a celebration with family and friends, as well as a reward of Target gift certificates for the participants. | 6 |
First of America Bank Corp. said it completed its acquisition of Midwest Financial Group Inc. for about $250 million. First of America, which now has 45 banks and $12.5 billion in assets, announced an agreement to acquire the Peoria, Ill., bank holding company in January. | First of America Bank completed its acquisition of Midwest Financial Group for $250 million. FOA announced an agreement to acquire the Peoria bank holding company in January. | 6 |
The three put their heads together, thumbed through " Mastering the Art of French Cooking " and " In Julia's Kitchen, " and selected what seemed like the honoree's favorites, though with a few twists of their own. " It seems she loves soups, " said Siegel, " so I am picking up on her vichyssoise. | They put their heads together, thumbed through "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" and "In Julia's Kitchen," and selected the honoree's favorites. "She loves soups, so I am picking up on her vichyssoise.", said Siegel. | 6 |
The anonymous buyer, believed to be an individual collector who lives in the United States, made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. Eight bidders were joined by 500 coin collectors and dealers in an auction house audience seemingly devoid of celebrity bidders, while a... | An anonymous buyer from the United States made the winning bid in a fiercely contested nine-minute auction at Sotheby's in Manhattan. Over 500 collectors and dealers were in attendance, with additional observers following the bids on eBay. | 6 |
Fisheries management is best left to the experts, said Thor Lassen, president of Ocean Trust, a research and conservation foundation partly financed by the fishing industry. " It involves very complicated choices that have to do with the biology of species, their life cycles, how they respond to various changes in the ... | Fisheries management is best left to pros, said Thor Lassen, president of Ocean Trust, a foundation partly funded by the fishing industry. "It involves complex choices that concern the species biology, life cycles and how they respond to change, etc." | 6 |
We all hear about today's increases in neglect, abuse and abandonment of those who can't fight back: children. Yet few of us hear enough about kids who live through these adversities and do make the grade. | We hear about today's increases in child neglect, abuse and abandonment. Yet few hear enough about kids who live through adversities and make the grade. | 6 |
There is no gainsaying that Safire is one of the most influential writers on contemporary English, and it is essential that his books be in the libraries of all who are interested in the subject, regardless of their alignment with his opinions. For one thing, he documents many neologisms, an activity that endears him t... | Safire is unquestionably one of the most influential writers on contemporary English. His books should be in the libraries of all who are interested in the subject. He documents many neologisms, an activity that endears him to many working lexicographers. | 6 |
Once its ownership is finalized, the new company will open talks with state - appointed receivers to buy or lease Waertsilae Marine's shipyard facilities. Subcontractors will be offered a settlement and a swift transition to new management is expected to avert an exodus of skilled workers from Waertsilae Marine's two b... | The new company will open talks with state-appointed receivers to buy or lease Waertsilae Marine's shipyard facilities. Subcontractors will receive a settlement offer and a new management is expected to avert an exodus of skilled workers, government officials said. | 6 |
Julia Child doesn't have much use for fads and trends - - never has. She never subscribed to cuisine minceur, cholesterol - free cooking, meat - free meal plans, organic food or any of the other politically correct trends of different times - - and that includes restricted diets, in spades. | Julia Child has never subscribed to cuisine minceur, cholesterol - free cooking, meat - free meal plans, organic food or any of the other politically correct trends of different times. | 6 |
My absolute favorite of these semantic mistakes, however, does not come from the problem of sound. Japanese has a verb inflection which expresses causation or permission—in English, to make someone or to let someone do something. | Some semantic mistakes don't come from sound. Japanese has a verb inflection that translates in English to 'make' or 'let' someone do something. | 6 |
The program, available to Upjohn employees 55 years old or older, could increase an individual's retirement benefits 10 % to 20 %. In addition, Upjohn is offering a one-time retirement bonus equal to six months of base pay. | The program could increase an individual's retirement benefits 10% to 20%. In addition, Upjohn is offering a one-time retirement bonus equal to six months of base pay. | 6 |
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived here on Tuesday night for meetings with fellow foreign ministers aimed at solidifying a second front, in Southeast Asia, in the campaign against global terrorism. But he has had to balance that goal with longstanding concerns about human rights abuses in the region. | Colin Powell arrived on Tuesday to meet with fellow foreign ministers to solidify a second front in Southeast Asia, and to end global terrorism.But he has to balance that goal with concerns about human rights abuses in the region. | 6 |
War is hell, he says, and when it was over, he wanted to come home and rejoin his young family and not dwell on it. He earned a doctorate in history from Stanford University and taught Latin American history at Tulane University and Arizona State University. | War is hell, he says. Afterwards he came home and rejoined his family, moving on. He earned a doctorate and taught Latin American history at Tulane University and Arizona State University. | 6 |
The blurb on this book / disk package reads, Supplies you with 470,000 true synonyms for 40,000 entries. My guess is that such a quantity might be reached if one counted all the permutations and combinations; in reality, though, there are probably far fewer actual words. | This book reads, Supplies you with 470,000 synonyms for 40,000 entries. My guess is that might be reached if one counted all the permutations; in reality there are probably far fewer actual words. | 6 |
The truck maker said the significant drop in net income will result in lower earnings for the fiscal year. In fiscal 1988, the company earned $17.3 million, or $1.92 a share, on revenue of $352.9 million. | The truck maker said the drop in income results in lower earnings for the year. In 1988, the company earned $17.3 million on revenue of $352.9 million. | 6 |
Sotheby's partner in the one-lot auction was Stack's Rare Coins, with which it shared the customary 15 percent commission. " I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business, " said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director. | Sotheby's shared the commission with Stack's Rare Coins. "I have never seen as much interest in the sale of any coin in my 30 years in the business," said Lawrence R. Stack, the company's managing director. | 6 |
Unfortunately, this practice will begin after the first snow ... this September ... when wolves will be “ can’t - miss ” targets against Alaska’s snowy terrain. Wolves can run fast — but they certainly can’t outrun airplanes. | Unfortunately, this practice will begin after the first snow in September. Wolves will be easy targets then, and can't outrun airplanes. | 6 |
According to Upjohn's estimates, only 50 % to 60 % of the 1,100 eligible employees will take advantage of the plan. Upjohn further estimated that about 50 % of the employees who leave for early retirement may be replaced. | Upjohn estimates only 50-60% of the eligible employees will take advantage of the plan. Also it is estimated that 50% of early retirement employees may be replaced. | 6 |
Karnes was Tibbets ' adjutant, the man in charge of writing the orders and cajoling the transfer to the unit of servicemen proficient in bombing, mechanics, ordnance, engineering and communications. Tibbets picked the names, and Karnes made it happen. | Karnes was Tibbets' adjutant, in charge of writing the orders and cajoling the transfer to the unit of proficient servicemen. Tibbets picked the names, and Karnes made it happen. | 6 |
The Avon, Conn., company's stock hit a high in 1983 after it unveiled its Adam home computer, but the product was plagued with glitches and the company's fortunes plunged. But Coleco bounced back with the introduction of the Cabbage Patch dolls, whose sales hit $600 million in 1985. | The Avon company's stock hit a high in 1983 after unveiling its Adam home computer, but the product was full of glitches and the company's fortunes plunged. But Coleco bounced back with Cabbage Patch dolls. | 6 |
Too, too often, man has not been a good neighbor to animals. Whether we talk about clubbing baby seals to death for their beautiful pelts, or butchering elephants with hacksaws for their ivory, or trapping animals in steel-jaw leghold traps where the pain is so excruciating they have been known to chew off a leg to esc... | Often, man has not been good to animals; like clubbing baby seals to death for their pelts, or butchering elephants for their ivory, or trapping animals in leghold traps that cause such severe pain they chew off their leg to escape. We stand guard for all animals. | 6 |
The media conventional wisdom is that Giuliani would make Hillary Clinton's marital problems a major campaign issue. " Giuliani makes Ken Starr look like a patsy, " cried Time this week. | People think Giuliani would make Clinton's marital problems a campaign issue. He makes Starr look like a patsy, says Time. | 6 |
In 1962, American Speech published Family Words in English, by Allen Walker Read, which was reprinted in VERBATIM Vol. I, No. 4, ( 1975 ). The article is a classic, probably the first on the subject to appear in a scholarly journal, though there are other informal references to family language, some of which are docume... | Family Words in English was published in 1962 and reprinted in 1975. This classic article was the first to appear in a scholarly journal. Some informal references are documented in the bibliography. | 6 |
I know that our staff and committee members will be happy to go with you to talk to these group if you need their help. We 're at an exciting juncture and it won't be long until we start seeing solid results from our efforts. | Our staff and committee members will be happy to go with you to these group if you need help. We're at an exciting juncture and we will start seeing results. | 6 |
Terrorism dominates the agenda, though the possibility of a meeting here between Powell and his North Korean counterpart, Paek Nam Sun, has generated the most news. It would be the highest-level contact between the United States and North Korea since President Bush took office. | Terrorism dominates the agenda, though the possibility of a meeting here between Powell and his North Korean counterpart, Paek Nam Sun, has generated the most news. | 6 |
For the year ended Sept. 30, Ralston earned $422.5 million, or $6.44 a share, up 8.9 % from $387.8 million, or $5.63 a share. This year's results included a gain of $70.2 million on the disposal of seafood operations. | For the year ended Sept. 30, Ralston earned $422.5 million, or $6.44 a share, up 8.9 % from $387.8 million, or $5.63 a share. | 6 |
Banning IDEs nationwide is a major goal of the pro-life movement. Movement adherents claim that the IDE procedure -- in which delivery is induced, the fetus's skull is crushed, and its brains are suctioned -- amounts to infanticide. | Banning the IDE procedure -- in which delivery is induced and the fetus's skull is crushed -- is a major goal of the pro-life movement, who likens it to infanticide. | 6 |
A spokesman for the Stamford, Conn. based company said operations had a loss of $5.5 million for the quarter; in addition, the loss was magnified by nonrecurring charges totaling $23.5 million and $8.2 million in asset - valuation adjustments that he described as " unusual. " The charges were partly offset by a $2 mill... | A spokesman for the Stamford, Conn. based company said operations lost $5.5 million for the quarter. The loss was magnified by nonrecurring charges totaling $23.5 million and $8.2 million in asset-valuation adjustments. Charges were partly offset by a $2 million gain on investment sales. | 6 |
The move boosts Intelogic Chairman Asher Edelman's stake to 20 % from 16.2 % and may help prevent Martin Ackerman from making a run at the computer - services concern. Mr. Ackerman already is seeking to oust Mr. Edelman as chairman of Datapoint Corp., an Intelogic affiliate. | The move boosts Intelogic Chairman Edelman's stake to 20% and may help prevent Ackerman from making a run at the computer-services concern. Ackerman is seeking to oust Edelman as chairman of Datapoint Corp. | 6 |
Based on the sparse evidence available, linguists theorized about the earlier languages that had given rise to those attested. In other words, based on what they knew about a group of languages which were documented, they tried to imagine the language that they sprang from. | Linguists theorized about the earlier languages that had given rise to those attested. Based on what they knew about languages which were documented, they tried to imagine the language that they came from. | 6 |
Linguists examining Classical Greek, Latin, German, English, Slavic, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Lithuanian, Iranian, Hindi, and the other languages of India and Europe found that there were correspondences among many of the common words. Some, like French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, had more in common wi... | Linguists examining Indo-European languages found that there were correspondences among many of the common words. Some languages, like the Romance languages, had more in common with one another than with the Germanic branch. Slavic languages, such as Russian, and the Gaelic variants of the Celtic group, have even less ... | 6 |
Readers should be familiar with Robert Claiborne's earlier books, especially Our Marvelous Native Tongue: The Life and Times of the English Language. One might say that subtitling the present book A Book of Lost Metaphors is an example of a loose canon [ sic ] — unless metaphor is taken in its broadest sense—but one is... | Readers should be familiar with Robert Claiborne's earlier books. Subtitling the present book A Book of Lost Metaphors is an example of a loose canon, unless metaphor is taken in its broadest sense—but one is unlikely to find red herrings here: the etymologies of a few hundred words and phrases are given, many not read... | 6 |
The Journal editorial page continues not to acknowledge that Norma Kelsey, the friend and employee to Juanita Broaddrick who is one of two people partially corroborating Broaddrick's rape accusation, is the daughter of a man whose murderer was pardoned by Gov. Bill Clinton. ( A responsible account of the whole controve... | The Journal editorial page continues not to acknowledge that Norma Kelsey, who is partially corroborating Juanita Broaddrick's rape accusation, is the daughter of a man whose murderer was pardoned by Gov. Bill Clinton. (The New York Times reports that Kelsey says the pardon had nothing to do with her corroboration.) | 6 |
The authors have provided a brief introduction which is easy to follow, a list of suggested readings, and the names and addresses of the several institutions and societies in Britain where readers may indulge a more intensive interest in dialect study. The maps are clear, each occupying a full page, and the word inform... | A brief and easy introduction by the authors lists suggested readings and the names and addresses of several institutions and societies in Britain for those interested in dialect study. The full-page maps are clear, and the word information is well presented. | 6 |
After three interviews, Michael proved that he was the right person for the job. As the Clubhouse Monitor at Bent Tree Apartments, he now provides customer service for 50 to 60 tenants each night. | After three interviews, Michael became Clubhouse Monitor at Bent Tree Apartments.He now provides customer service for 50 to 60 tenants a night. | 6 |
This is not to suggest that Dickson's book is a catalogue of bloopers, or what Amsel Greene ( and Jack Smith ) like to call pullet surprises. There are many interesting entries in Family Words which, as far as I know, is the first documentation of the genre. | I am not implying Dickson's book is full of bloopers or what Greene and Smith call pullet surprises. There are many amusing entries in Family Words, which is the first documetation of the genre. | 6 |
The drug lords who claimed responsibility said they would blow up the Bogota newspaper's offices if it continued to distribute in Medellin. They bombed the Bogota offices last month, destroying its computer and causing $2.5 million in damage. | The drug lords said they would blow up the Bogota newspaper's offices if it continued to distribute in Medellin. They bombed the Bogota offices last month, $2.5 million in damage. | 6 |
You can help make positive changes in the lives of at-risk youth in central Indiana. We often hear about economic poverty, but what some of these young people are growing up with is emotional poverty-they have often given up on hope and the possibility of a successful future. | You can help make positive changes for at-risk youth in central Indiana. Some of these young people are growing up in emotional poverty, or feeling hopeless about their future due to economic poverty. | 6 |
And it will be a major setback for wolves nationwide — at a time when the American public overwhelmingly favors wolf reintroduction and protection. A loss will encourage those anti - wolf fanatics who want to stop wolf restoration and put bounties on those wolves already in the wild. | A loss will encourage anti wolf fanatics to stop wolf restoration and put bounties on those wolves already in the wild. It's absence will be a major setback for wolves nationwide. | 6 |
From where I am sitting, I think the Microsoft trial has been the really obvious turning point between the computer era and the digital age. I think it almost does not matter what the judge does since it's clear that the balance of power is shifting again, although it not clear where it will land. | I think the Microsoft trial has been the turning point between the computer era and the digital age. It almost doesn't matter what the judge does since it's clear the balance of power is shifting again. | 6 |
Finally television that’s smart enough for New Yorkers! DTV—Digital Television from Time Warner Cable—is now available in your neighborhood, and we’d like you to be one of the first to experience it! | Finally television that’s smart enough for New Yorkers! DTV—Digital Television from Time Warner Cable—is now available in your neighborhood! | 6 |
Although it is true that isoglosses, in effect, set off the various areas where a particular usage was recorded, more accurately an isogloss is drawn to connect sites either where speakers employ both usages or where speakers using one or the other live in very close proximity. Hence, the term isogloss, from iso - ` sa... | Isoglosses, meaning same word, is used to connect speakers with similar usages or distance proximity, and set off the various areas where a particular usage is recorded. | 6 |
The other name, native well is, as a later explorer David Carnegie, author of Spinifex and Sand ( 1898 ), points out, a misnomer. He believes native wells are essentially rock-holes ( depressions in rock ) buried in fairly shallow sand, which, when hollowed out by the natives, appear to be wells. | Explorer and author David Carnegie points out that 'native well' is a misnomer. He believes native wells are rock-holes (depressions) buried in shallow sand that appear to be wells when hollowed out by the natives. | 6 |
Still others are less obvious but just as horrible; dogs fighting to the death for the benefit of blood thirsty gamblers; baby calves confined and malnourished to provide “ milk-fed ” veal for the gourmet; and the “ accidental ” drowning of porpoises in the nets of tuna fishermen. And almost 6,000,000 companion pets ar... | Still others are less obvious but just as horrible; dogfighting; baby calves confined to produce veal; and the drowning of porpoises in the nets of tuna fishermen. And almost 6,000,000 companion pets are put to death in shelters throughout America. | 6 |
One of us will call you to discuss how your company can become an important highly visible partner with the JCC in support of our scholarship programs. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Myrna Weinberger at 251 - 9467, ext. 256. | You will be called to discuss how your company can become a partner to support one of our scholarship programs. Please call Myrna Weinberger at 251 - 9467, ext. 256 with any questions. | 6 |
Chefs and retailers around the country know they must be prepared to deal with customers who arrive with the aquarium's seafood card in hand. But in a business in which 12 - hour shifts are the norm, some chefs worry about their lack of time to stay informed about complicated, rapidly changing fisheries management issu... | Chefs and retailers know they must be prepared for customers who arrive with an aquarium seafood card. But when 12-hour shifts are the norm, some chefs worry that they lack time to stay informed about complicated fishery management issues. | 6 |
Target is well known for it's support of the community, and we believe that the Summer Enrichment Program represents your interests and concerns quite well. I will be happy to supply any additional information you may need and thank you for your consideration of our request. | Target is known for it's support of the community and believes that the Summer Enrichment Program represents your interests. I will be happy to supply any information and thank you for your consideration. | 6 |
Campbell held that the ancient mythologies and religions are allegorical and that there was no real distinction between gods and goddesses, who were given sexual identity when in human form only to make them more meaningful. With all respect, that seems a highly debatable issue and one far too complex for this discussi... | Campbell held that the ancient mythologies and religions are allegorical with real distinction between gods and goddesses. We can certainly trace a diminution in the role of female divinities when examining Judaism and its congeners and progeny. | 6 |
Big Sisters are mentors and friends who empower girls to more fully reach their potential, experience life's opportunities and perhaps begin to dream. The relationships that are formed provide strong foundations from which healthy values and strong self-confidence can grow, helping youth become strong, independent adul... | Big sisters are mentors who empower girls to reach the potential, experience opportunities, and dream. The relationships formed provide strong foundations from which healthy values and strong self-confidence can grow, promoting independent adults. | 6 |
Ralston attributed its fourth-quarter slump partly to higher costs of ingredients in the pet food business as well as competitive pressures, which required higher advertising spending. For the year, pet food volume was flat, the company said. | Ralston attributed its fourth-quarter slump to the higher costs of pet food ingredients and the competition, which required more advertising. | 6 |
York by land or by water. The authors of Nature Walks and Quiet Water have checked out countless locations, culling the best so you don’t have to take a long drive to a disappointing hike or paddle—you can rely on their reporting to guarantee a great trip every time. | The authors of Nature Walks and Quiet Water can guarantee a great trip. They have visited many location and picked the best spots that are worth the hike or paddle. | 6 |
For instance, our innovative “ Forests for Life Campaign ” establishes an international network of parks and reserves. This will protect at least 10 % of each different type of forest found in every country. | The "Forest for Life Campaign", will protect at least 10% of different types of international forest found in every country. | 6 |
We need your support today to help us face off against a noisy chorus of anti-wildlife forces who oppose all efforts at commonsense environmental protection. These enemies of conservation are mounting an intensive effort to weaken the Endangered Species Act ... and our ability to protect threatened and endangered speci... | We need your support to help us face off against forces who oppose protecting the environment. These enemies are mounting an intensive effort to weaken the Endangered Species Act and our ability to protect threatened and endangered species. | 6 |
MEDICINE TRANSPLANT: Growth of Japanese trade and travel prompts Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, to set up a bilingual medical practice. Funded by a $1 million gift from Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance, the service will follow Japanese medical protocols, including emphasis on preventative medicine. | Growth of Japanese travel prompts Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, to set up a bilingual practice. Funded by a $1 million gift from Tokio Marine & Fire, they will follow the Japanese emphasis on preventative medicine. | 6 |
Mirror image: Ole Miss coach David Cutcliffe said that tempo is the only difference between quarterback Eli Manning and his brother Peyton, who played for Cutcliffe at Tennessee. " Every quarterback has a different rhythm, " Cutcliffe said. | Ole Miss coach David Cutcliffe said that tempo is the only difference between quarterback siblings Eli and Peyton Manning. "Every quarterback has a different rhythm," he said. | 6 |
You and I know that solutions to difficult problems don't just happen. At Goodwill, it is the hard work of staff and those who benefit from our services that produces the kind of inspiring results I see every day: | We know that solutions to problems don't just happen. At Goodwill, it's staff and those who use our services that creates the results I see every day: | 6 |
It will undoubtedly retell how the seeds of her culinary career were sown: Fresh off the boat on their way to Paris and Paul Child's new posting ( they had met in Sri Lanka during World War II ), they stopped for lunch in Rouen. That lunch lit a spark that made Julia decide to take classes at the Cordon Bleu, which in ... | It would retell how her culinary career started: Fresh off the boat towards Paris and to Paul Child's new posting, they stop for lunch in Rouen. It lit a spark in Julia to take classes at the Cordon Bleu, leading to her friendship and collaboration with Simone Beck & Louisette Bertholle, co-authors of "Mastering the Ar... | 6 |
Many years ago, a linguistic scholar counted all of the languages then spoken of which he had evidence. The total was approximately 2800, but that is probably only a vague estimate: he undoubtedly missed some; some have sprung up since his time ( modern Hebrew, for instance ); and some have vanished. | Many years ago, a linguistic scholar counted all of the languages then spoken. The total was approximately 2800: he undoubtedly missed some; since his time ( modern Hebrew, for instance ); and some have vanished. | 6 |
Child will go to the capital for the debut of the exhibit right after the Maine birthday bash. To see her kitchen - - and by extension, herself - - enshrined in the Smithsonian, she said, " will be an odd feeling " and no doubt bring back memories. | Child will go to the capital for the debut of the exhibit. To see her kitchen enshrined in the Smithsonian, she said, " will be an odd feeling " and no doubt bring back memories. | 6 |
Its cereal division realized higher operating profit on volume increases, but also spent more on promotion. The Continental Baking business benefited from higher margins on bread and on increased cake sales, it added. | Its cereal division showed higher operating profit due to higher promotional spending. Benefiting from higher margins on bread and on increased cake sales. | 6 |
Fowler lists five instances where a careless writer can go wrong. There is really no excuse, Fowler says ( not he says! ), but here we give examples of his third case only, where there should not be two parties justifying even a momentary doubt about which the pronoun represents. | Fowler lists five instances where a careless writer can go wrong, and says there is really no excuse. Here we give examples of his third case, where there should be no doubt about which pronoun represents whom. | 6 |
While hardly the worst example of dictatorship in the Middle East, Egypt is one of the saddest. It is a country with a long and glorious history, a substantial middle class, a peace treaty with Israel and large quantities of American aid. | Egypt is one of the saddest examples of dictatorship. It is a country with a substantial middle class, a peace treaty with Israel and large quantities of American aid. | 6 |
Your support of Goodwill will provide job training and placement services to help the hardest to serve in central Indiana find meaningful employment. And, with your assistance, Goodwill can help employers develop resources to keep workers on the job. | Your support of Goodwill will provide job training and placement services to help serve central Indiana. We can help employers develop resources to keep workers on the job. | 6 |
The advertisement attempts to make several points and reach several different constituencies. For one, it counters the high name recognition of Andrew M. Cuomo, McCall's opponent, by offering voters a straightforward introduction to the candidate, emphasizing his long list of high-level jobs in both the public and priv... | The advertisement counters the high name recognition of Andrew M. Cuomo, McCall's opponent, by offering voters a straightforward introduction to the candidate, emphasizing his long list of high-level jobs. | 6 |
The ruling, which does not affect Nelson's guilty plea, sends the case back to the trial court for resentencing. The state attorney general's office has not decided whether to seek the death penalty again, a spokesman, Peter Aseltine, said Tuesday. | The state attorney general's office hasn't decided whether to seek the death penalty again for Nelson, who's guilty pleas sends the case back to court for resentencing. | 6 |
Those familiar with Safire's editorial style, reflected in his political columns on the editorial pages of The N. Y. Times, may agree with me in the contention that when he writes about language he seems to be writing on his day off: I cannot put my finger on why, but On Language always strikes me as an excruciating ef... | Those familiar with Safire's editorial style may agree with me that when he writes about language he seems to be writing on his day off: I can't put my finger on why, but On Language always strikes me as an excruciating effort to be cute. That's partly due to him designating his correspondents "the Lexicographic Irregu... | 6 |
Finally, the committee appeared to have discounted Torricelli's contention that he was not responsible for expensive earrings that Chang had given as Christmas gifts to his sister, Stern and Balaban. The senator's belief " that such items were of little value or were not gifts to you under the circumstances " displayed... | The committee appeared to have discounted Torricelli's belief that he was not responsible for the earrings Chang had given to his sisters, Stern and Balaban, for Christmas. The senator believed that the gifts were of little value, which the panel believed violated the Senate gift rules. | 6 |
But Kelly said the demand for advanced chips, like those produced at IBM's facility in Burlington, Vt., is strong. " I need more capacity in that end of the market, " he said, " and this is factory is critical to meeting that growing demand. " | Kelly said demand for advanced chips is strong, and the IBM facility in Burlington, Vt. is critical to meet growing demand. | 6 |
Bush argues that the regulatory mechanisms he has in mind for reaching Clear Skies ' goals, chiefly a market-based emissions trading scheme, will be so effective that the need for many existing rules will disappear. This page has long embraced emissions trading as an essential tool for reducing pollution at manageable ... | Bush argues that the chiefly market-based emissions trading scheme, will be so effective that the need for many existing rules will disappear. This page has long embraced emissions trading for reducing pollution at manageable cost. | 6 |
· AT&T Calling Card feature Use your card to make local, long distance, even international calls from virtually any phone. Simply dial 1 800 CALL ATT ® and follow the recorded instructions. | AT&T Calling Card, make local, long distance, even international calls. Simply dial 1 800 CALL ATT ® and follow the recorded instructions. | 6 |
With your increased commitment, we can move forward to thwart the most serious threats to endangered ecosystems. After all, conservation begins with saving those at-risk places -— our forests and deserts, wetlands and oceans, mangroves and coral reefs — that provide a lifeline for precious animals and plants. | With your raised support, we can rally against threats to our endangered ecosystems. After all, conservation begins with at-risk places -— from forests to wetlands to coral reefs — the lifeline to our precious animals and plants. | 6 |
Chatterbox feels a little dense for not realizing sooner that the subtext ( and hence much of the appeal ) of a Hillary Clinton- Rudy Giuliani Senate race would be Wronged Wife vs. Neglectful Husband. By running against Giuliani ( who has been reported in Vanity Fair to have a mistress--he denies it--and, by all accoun... | Chatterbox feels a little dense for not realizing sooner that the subtext of a Hillary Clinton- Rudy Giuliani Senate race would be Wronged Wife vs. Neglectful Husband. By running against Giuliani, the first lady could exact symbolic revenge on her philandering husband while advancing the fortunes of the Democratic part... | 6 |
Addressing a meeting at a neighborhood center, a Goodwill staff member tells the audience how Goodwill can help them find and keep jobs. On his way home, he shares the story with four people at a street corner. | At the neighborhood center, a Goodwill staff member tells how Goodwill can help people find and keep jobs. He shares the story with others on the way home. | 6 |
We are asking you to consider sponsoring one of our families for this holiday season. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Lisa Lusk or Marcia Whited at 693 - 9222. | We are asking you to sponsor one of our families this holiday season. If you are interested, call Lisa Lusk or Marcia Whited at 693-9222. | 6 |
As a provider of youth services, MCCOY, Inc. is here to support your valuable efforts to develop young people. Recently, through a lot of hard work and alliances with organizations like yours, some steps have been taken in our community that will help young people continue to be involved in positive activities. | As a provider of youth services, MCCOY, Inc. is here to support valuable efforts to develop young people. Recently some steps have been taken in our community that will help young people continue to be involved in positive activities. | 6 |
One of the areas we 've decided to focus on is development. It's clear that if we don't increase our base of private funding, we won't have the kind of control we need to ensure the continued success of our centers and the very important services they offer. | One of the areas we've decided to focus on is development. It's clear that if we don't increase our base, we won't have the control we need to ensure the success of the services we offer. | 6 |
Rep. Tony Hall, D-Ohio, urges the United Nations to allow a freer flow of food and medicine into Iraq. Hall, who recently returned from a trip to Iraq, said U.N. economic sanctions have hurt millions of civilians there. | Rep. Tony Hall, D-Ohio, urges the United Nations to allow a freer flow of food and medicine into Iraq. He said U.N. sanctions have hurt millions of civilians there. | 6 |
While rethinking the plans will delay the original rebuilding schedule slightly, it does not need to stall progress if the governor keeps the pressure on the Lower Manhattan Development Corp. and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. | Rethinking the plans may delay the rebuilding schedule, but is not needed if pressure is kept on the Lower Manhattan Development Corp. and the Port Authority of NY and NJ. | 6 |
The committee confirmed Torricelli's claims he had made partial repayments to Chang for two gifts: a large-screen television and a stereo compact-disc player. But it said the senator had showed " poor judgment " by failing to reimburse him for the full market value of the gifts. | The committee confirmed Torricelli's claims he had made partial repayments to Chang for two gifts. But it said the senator had showed "poor judgment" by failing to reimburse him for the gifts. | 6 |
" I 'm starting to see more business transactions, " says Andrea West of American Telephone & Telegraph Co., noting growing interest in use of 900 service for stock sales, software tutorials and even service contracts. Colleges, she says, are eyeing registration through 900 service. | "I'm starting to see more business transactions." says Andrea West of American Telephone & Telegraph, noting new interest in 900 service for stock sales, software tutorials, contracts and college registrations. | 6 |
I am hopeful that you as an individual and Meridian Insurance as a corporation might consider becoming sustaining supporters of MCCOY. I have enclosed a packet of information about MCCOY and its work as well as an application with various options for supporting the youth of our community. | I hope that you and Meridian Insurance might consider becoming supporters of MCCOY. Enclosed is a packet of information about MCCOY as well as an application with options for supporting the youth of our community. | 6 |
Jameson is a not-for-profit agency established in 1928 to serve the youth of central Indiana who have special needs. The camp offers summer residential programs for children from ages 7 - 17, and continues contact with the campers and their families with special overnight and weekend follow-up events during the school ... | Jameson is a non profit agency established in 1928 to serve the youth of central Indiana. The camp offers summer residential programs for children from ages 7-17 and continues contact with the campers and their families during the school year. | 6 |
On his metal desk were names of military men being ordered into the organization. He was calling bases all over the United States to line up their transfer to the desert outside Salt Lake City. | Names of military men were being organized on his desk. He was calling U.S. bases to get them sent to the desert outside Salt Lake City. | 6 |
With unemployment at its lowest point in years in central Indiana, many people still have a hard time finding meaningful employment. Of the more than 42,000 people Goodwill served in 1999, over 5,000 of them have multiple barriers to finding and keeping a job. | Unemployment's at its lowest point in central Indiana, but many can't find meaningful jobs. Of the over 42,000 Goodwill served in '99, over 5,000 of them have barriers to finding & keeping jobs. | 6 |
The holiday season is the time of year when we 're all busy buying gifts, baking goodies, decorating our homes and making arrangements to be with family and friends. This is the time of year when we give thanks for the warmth and love that surrounds us. | The holiday season is when we're all busy buying gifts, baking goodies and decorating our homes. It's the time of year we give thanks for the warmth and love that surrounds us. | 6 |
Tinian Island had been captured from Japan, and the Seabees, the construction arm of the Navy, had built two large airfields. The 509th took North Field and stayed in relative isolation from other B - 29 units on the island. | Tinian Island was captured from Japan. The Seabees had built two airfields. The 509th took North Field and stayed in isolation from other B - 29 units on the island. | 6 |
Last week, a 70 - year-old Palestinian real-estate dealer was murdered after he violated a new edict by the Palestinian Authority making the sale of Arab-owned land to Jews a capital crime. The issue of land sales has a long history as a subtheme of the Jewish- Arab struggle. | A Palestinian real-estate dealer was murdered last week after he violated a new edict making the sale of Arab-owned land to Jews a capital crime. Land sales has a long history of The Jewish-Arab struggle. | 6 |
In the first nine months, net was $306 million, compared with a loss of $195 million in the 1988 period. The year - ago results included a $415 million charge in the 1988 second quarter for underperforming real estate and mortgage loans. | In the first nine months, net was $306 million, compared with a loss of $195 million in the 1988 period, which included a $425 million dollar charge for underperforming loans. | 6 |
This year Jameson Camp is planning an Inaugural fund-raising event: The Jameson Grill! This event is designed to be fun for campers, their families, friends of the camp, neighbors, staff, and anyone interested in finding out more about Jameson. | Jameson Camp is planning an Inaugural fund-raising event: The Jameson Grill! The event is designed to be fun for all interested in finding out more about Jameson. | 6 |
The preferred stock, which would have a dividend rate of $1.76 a year, would be convertible into Heritage common at a rate of four common shares for each preferred. New York - based POP Radio provides, through a national, in - store network, a customized music, information and advertising service which simulates live r... | The preferred stock, with a dividend rate of $1.76 a year, would be convertible into Heritage common at 4 common shares for each preferred. POP Radio provides a customized music, information and advertising service which simulates live radio. | 6 |
The NYT states that when Albright shows up on Tuesday, she will " read the riot act " to Yassir Arafat about cracking down on terrorism. Her goal will be to get Arafat to come out decisively and publicly for peace with Israel, telling him that there can be no more attempts at co-opting Hamas, and " no more kisses " of ... | The NYT states that Albright will "read the riot act" to Yasir Arafat about cracking down on terrorism. Her goal will be to get Arafat to come out publicly for peace with Israel, telling him there can be no more attempts at co-opting Hamas. | 6 |
Most of us already speak a fair amount of Yiddish ( Yinglish ) without fully realizing it. Webster's Third New International Dictionary lists about 500 Yiddish words that have become part of our everyday conversations, including: | Most of us already speak Yiddish without fully realizing it. Webster's Third New International Dictionary lists about 500 Yiddish words that are part of our conversations. | 6 |
" It feels just like it felt before, " Julia Child says with the throaty laugh familiar to millions who cut their culinary teeth on her " French Chef " television series. The show, along with her seminal book, " Mastering the Art of French Cooking " ( 1961 ), revolutionized the way America cooks and eats. | It feels like before, said Julia Child with a laugh recognized by her fans. The show and her book started the way America cooks and eats. | 6 |
The appointment takes effect Nov. 13. He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. Edward L. Kane succeeded Mr. Taylor as chairman. | The appointment takes effect Nov. 13. He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down for health reasons. Edward L. Kane succeeded Taylor as chairman. | 6 |
Consider Dickens ' sharp image in Bleak House ( Chapter LIV ) when he describes how Sir Leicester leans back in his chair, and breathlessly ejaculates.... Or, in Nicholas Nickleby ( Chapter XLVII ), where that admirable novelist graphically portrays how old Arthur Gride again raised his hands, again chuckled, and again... | Consider Dickens ' sharp image in Bleak House when he describes how Sir Leicester leans back in his chair, and breathlessly ejaculates. Or, in Nicholas Nickleby, where that admirable novelist graphically portrays how old Arthur Gride ejaculated. | 6 |
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