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[ "The first Dominican peso was introduced in 1844 .", "The first Dominican peso was introduced with the country 's independence from Haiti in 1844 ." ]
[ "In 1946 he made his first recording as a bandleader , with a group called `` Miles Davis Sextet plus Earl Coleman and Ann Hathaway '' .", "He finally got the chance to record as a leader in 1946 , with an occasional group called the Miles Davis Sextet plus Earl Coleman and Ann Hathawayâ '' one of the rare occasi...
[ "Davis later said `` I prefer a round sound with no attitude in it , like a round voice with not too much tremolo and not too much Baseline bass .", "He once remarked on its importance to him , saying , `` I prefer a round sound with no attitude in it , like a round voice with not too much tremolo and not too muc...
[ "Saxophone-player Sonny Stitt tried to persuade Davis to join the Tiny Bradshaw band , but Davis 's mother wanted Davis to finish his final year of high school .", "During this time , Sonny Stitt tried to persuade him to join the Tiny Bradshaw band , then passing through town , but Davis ' mother insisted that he...
[ "They also owned a big ranch in northern Arkansas , where Davis learned to ride horses .", "They also owned a substantial ranch in northern Arkansas , where Davis learned to ride horses as a boy ." ]
[ "This music was released on an album called Birth of the Cool . This album gave its name to a new style of jazz called `` cool jazz '' .", "The material they recorded was released in 1956 on an album whose title , Birth of the Cool , gave its name to the `` cool jazz '' movement that developed at the same time an...
[ "Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker were in the band , and Davis joined them as third trumpet player when trumpeter Buddy Anderson was out sick .", "Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker were members of the band , and Davis was brought in on third trumpet for a couple of weeks because the regular player , Buddy Ande...
[ "In 1948 Davis grew close to the Canadian composer and music arranger Gil Evans .", "In 1948 Davis grew close to the Canadian composer and arranger Gil Evans ." ]
[ "Davis used to meet other musicians at Evans ' house , like Roach , the pianist John Lewis and the baritone saxophone player Gerry Mulligan .", "Evans ' basement apartment had become the meeting place for several young musicians and composers ( including Davis , Roach , pianist John Lewis , and baritone sax playe...
[ "During a tour in Los Angeles , Parker had a nervous breakdown and went to the Camarillo State Mental Hospital for several months .", "During a stop in Los Angeles , Parker had a nervous breakdown that landed him in the Camarillo State Mental Hospital for several months , and Davis found himself stranded ." ]
[ "He stayed with , and played music with jazz musician Charles Mingus . Later he got a job with Billy Eckstine on a California tour that brought him back to New York .", "He roomed and collaborated for some time with bassist Charles Mingus , before getting a job on Billy Eckstine 's California tour , which eventua...
[ "After he graduated from high school in 1944 , Davis moved to New York City to study at the Juilliard School of Music .", "In the fall of 1944 , following graduation from high school , Davis moved to New York City to study at the Juilliard School of Music ." ]
[ "He had a solo on Parker 's signature song , `` Now 's the Time '' .", "On an oft-quoted take of Parker 's signature song , `` Now 's the Time '' , Davis takes a melodic solo , whose unbop-like quality anticipates the `` cool jazz '' period that would follow . The Parker quintet also toured widely ." ]
[ "They tried to achieve a sound similar to a human voice , over carefully arranged compositions .", "The objective was to achieve a sound similar to the human voice , through carefully arranged compositions and by emphasizing a relaxed , melodic approach to the improvisations ." ]
[ "In 1948 , Parker returned from Los Angeles , and Davis joined his group again .", "In 1948 , Parker returned to New York , and Davis rejoined his group ." ]
[ "Davis 's mother , Cleota Mae ( Henry ) Davis , wanted him to learn to play the piano . She was a good blues pianist but did not tell her son this .", "Davis ' mother , Cleota Mae ( Henry ) Davis , wanted her son to learn the piano ; she was a capable blues pianist but kept this fact hidden from her son ." ]
[ "The group got a recording contract with Capitol Records and they had several recording sessions between January 1949 and April 1950 .", "A contract with Capitol Records granted the nonet several recording sessions between January 1949 and April 1950 ." ]
[ "Buchanan was said to slap Davis 's knuckles every time he started using heavy vibrato .", "Against the fashion of the time , Buchanan stressed the importance of playing without vibrato ; he was reported to have slapped Davis ' knuckles every time he started using heavy vibrato ." ]
[ "He also said that his Juilliard classes helped him to understand music theory .", "In his autobiography , Davis criticized the Juilliard classes for centering too much on the classical European and `` white '' repertoire . However , he also acknowledged that Juilliard helped give him a grounding in music theory ...
[ "As a bandleader he worked with other famous musicians like John Coltrane , Herbie Hancock , Bill Evans , Wayne Shorter , Chick Corea , John McLaughlin , Cannonball Adderley , Gerry Mulligan , Tony Williams , George Coleman , J. J. Johnson , Keith Jarrett , John Scofield and Kenny Garrett .", "Many well-known mus...
[ "Davis left Juilliard early , having first asked permission from his father .", "Davis dropped out of Juilliard , after asking permission from his father ." ]
[ "In 1927 , the family moved to East St. Louis .", "In 1927 the family moved to East St. Louis , Illinois ." ]
[ "In 1945 , he went into a recording studio for the first time , as a member of the group of Herbie Fields .", "In 1945 , he entered a recording studio for the first time , as a member of Herbie Fields 's group ." ]
[ "Davis took a very active role in the project , and it soon became `` his project '' .", "Davis took an active role in the project , so much so that it soon became `` his project '' ." ]
[ "Miles Davis was born in 1926 in Alton , Illinois .", "Miles Davis was born on May 26 , 1926 , to an affluent African American family in Alton , Illinois ." ]
[ "In 2006 Davis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and described as `` one of the key figures in the history of jazz '' .", "Miles Davis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 . Davis was noted as `` one of the key figures in the history of jazz '' ." ]
[ "In December 1948 , Davis left the group after an argument with Parker at the Royal Roost .", "In December 1948 , disputes over money ( Davis claims he was not being paid ) began to strain their relationship even further . Davis finally left the group following a confrontation with Parker at the Royal Roost ." ]
[ "At 17 , he played in bandleader Eddie Randle 's band for a year .", "At 17 , he spent a year playing in Eddie Randle 's band , the Blue Devils ." ]
[ "When he was 16 , Davis played the trumpet professionally when he was not at school .", "By age 16 , Davis was a member of the music society and playing professionally when not at school ." ]
[ "Davis started to learn music when he was 13 , when his father gave him a trumpet and arranged for him to have lessons with local musician Elwood Buchanan .", "His musical studies began at 13 , when his father gave him a trumpet and arranged lessons with local musician Elwood Buchanan ." ]
[ "Parker 's behavior was unpredictable because of his drug addiction . Davis and Roach did not agree with Parker hiring Duke Jordan as a pianist and would have preferred Bud Powell ) .", "Parker 's erratic behavior ( attributable to his well-known drug addiction ) and artistic choices ( both Davis and Roach object...
[ "Around 1945 , Dizzy Gillespie stopped working with Parker and Parker hired Davis as Gillespie 's replacement in his quintet . Also in the group were Max Roach at the drums , Al Haig ( replaced later by Sir Charles Thompson and Duke Jordan ) at the piano , and Curley Russell ( later replaced by Tommy Potter and Leo...
[ "With Parker 's quintet , Davis recorded several times .", "With Parker 's quintet , Davis went into the studio several times , already showing hints of the style for which he would become known ." ]
[ "In 1959 he released an album called Kind of Blue which became very famous and popular . In 2008 it had sold 4 million copies .", "On October 7 , 2008 , his album Kind of Blue , released in 1959 , received its fourth platinum certification from the RIAA , signifying sales of 4 million copies ." ]
[ "Evans had been the arranger for the orchestra of Claude Thornhill and it was the sound of this group , as well as Duke Ellington 's example , that inspired the creation of a large group including a french horn and a tuba .", "Evans had been the arranger for the Claude Thornhill orchestra , and it was the sound o...
[ "He began playing professionally in many jazz groups , performing in several 52nd Street clubs with Coleman Hawkins and Eddie `` Lockjaw '' Davis .", "Davis began playing professionally , performing in several 52nd Street clubs with Coleman Hawkins and Eddie `` Lockjaw '' Davis ." ]
[ "He was very important to 20th century music and helped to develop several different styles of jazz , like cool jazz , hard bop , free jazz , and fusion .", "Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century , Miles Davis was , with his musical groups , at the forefront of several major ...
[ "Lethbridge is also home to a Western Hockey League team called the Lethbridge Hurricanes .", "In the early 21st century , however , Lethbridge Transit introduced cross-town and shuttle routes , such as University of Lethbridge to Lethbridge College , University of Lethbridge to the North Lethbridge terminal , an...
[ "Lethbridge is a city in the Canadian province of Alberta .", "Lethbridge is a city in the province of Alberta , Canada , and the largest city in southern Alberta ." ]
[ "The population is 86,659 from the 2010 municipal census .", "In its 2010 municipal census , the City of Lethbridge reported a population of 86,659 , a 1.4 % increase over its 2009 municipal census population of 85,492 ." ]
[ "These sports include cricket , rugby , and the Australian Football League .", "It is used for Australian football , Test cricket , One Day International cricket , some rugby league and rugby union matches and is the home ground for the New South Wales Blues cricket team and the Sydney Swans of the Australian Foo...
[ "The Sydney Cricket Ground is a sports field in Sydney .", "The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust ( popularly known as the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust ) is an organization that operates several sporting facilities in Sydney , Australia . The SCG Trust operates the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football St...
[ "It is found in the region Pays de la Loire in the Vendà e department in the west of France .", "Mervent is a commune in the Vendà e department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France ." ]
[ "Winter Haven is a city of Florida in the United States .", "Winter Haven is a city in Polk County , Florida , United States ." ]
[ "WrestleMania III was the third yearly WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event made by the World Wrestling Federation ( WWF ) .", "WrestleMania III was the third annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation ( WWF ) ." ]
[ "The order Ciconiiformes has included a variety of large , long-legged wading birds with large bills : storks , herons , egrets , ibises , spoonbills , and several others .", "Traditionally , the order Ciconiiformes has included a variety of large , long-legged wading birds with large bills : storks , herons , eg...
[ "The World Wide Web Consortium ( W3C ) is an organization created by Sir Tim Berners-Lee , in order to continue the development of the web , and its languages .", "Founded and headed by Tim Berners-Lee , the consortium is made up of member organizations which maintain full-time staff for the purpose of working to...
[ "These digits are often used with a decimal separator which indicates the start of a fractional part , and with one of the sign symbols + ( positive ) or â ' ( negative ) in front of the numerals to indicate sign .", "These digits are often used with a decimal separator which indicates the start of a fractional p...
[ "Any rational number can be expressed as a unique decimal expansion ending with recurring decimals .", "Any rational number which can not be expressed as a finite decimal fraction has a unique infinite decimal expansion ending with recurring decimals ." ]
[ "Some psychologists suggest irregularities of numerals in a language may hinder children 's counting ability .", "Some psychologists suggest irregularities of the English names of numerals may hinder children 's counting ability ." ]
[ "Many other languages with a decimal system have special words for teens and decades .", "Many other languages with a decimal system have special words for the numbers between 10 and 20 , and decades ." ]
[ "Set in 1957 , this fourth movie in the Indiana Jones movie series and is based around an older and wiser Indiana Jones ( played by Harrison Ford ) against agents of the Soviet Union -- led by Spalko ( Cate Blanchett ) -- for the crystal skull .", "Released nineteen years after the previous film , the film acknow...
[ "Indy is helped by his former lover Marion Ravenwood ( played by Karen Allen ) , Mutt ( played by Shia LaBeouf ) and friend Mac ( played by Ray Winstone ) .", "Indiana is aided by his former lover Marion Ravenwood ( Karen Allen ) and their son Mutt Williams ( Shia LaBeouf ) ." ]
[ "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a 2008 adventure movie directed by Steven Spielberg .", "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a 2008 American adventure film . It is the fourth film in the Indiana Jones franchise , created by George Lucas and directed by Steven Spielberg ." ...
[ "Massugas is a commune . It is found in the region Aquitaine in the Gironde department in the southwest of France .", "Massugas is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in south-western France ." ]
[ "It is the fifth of the five daily prayers ( salah ) .", "It is the fifth of the five daily prayersâ `` ( salah ) ( islamic evening begins at maghrib ) ." ]
[ "Haruki Robert Nakamura ( born April 18 , 1986 in Elyria , Ohio ) is an Japanese-American football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League ( NFL ) .", "Haruki Robert Nakamura ( ä æ ` æ æ Nakamura Haruki , ; born April 18 , 1986 ) is an American football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of t...
[ "The winner is selected by a vote of the Professional Hockey Writers ' Association after each team selects one player on their team to be voted on .", "The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers ' Association after each team nominates one player in competition ." ]
[ "The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded every year to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance , sportsmanship , and dedication to ice hockey .", "The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the...
[ "The trophy is named in honor of Bill Masterton , a Minnesota North Stars player who died on January 15 , 1968 , after sustaining an injury during a hockey game .", "The trophy is named in honor of the late Bill Masterton , a Minnesota North Stars player who died on January 15 , 1968 , after sustaining an injury ...
[ "As of the end of the 2008 â `` 09 NHL season , players for the Montreal Canadiens , New York Rangers and Boston Bruins have won the trophy 4 times each , while the Los Angeles Kings have won 3 times .", "As of the end of the 2006 â `` 07 NHL season , players for the Montreal Canadiens , New York Rangers and Bost...
[ "During his playing career , Masterton showed `` to a high degree the qualities of perseverance , sportsmanship , and dedication to hockey '' .", "During his playing career , Masterton exhibited `` to a high degree the qualities of perseverance , sportsmanship , and dedication to hockey '' ." ]
[ "The closure of Ravenscraig in 1993 was the end of large scale steel making in Scotland ; and was the cause of a loss of 770 jobs , and another 10,000 job losses directly and indirectly linked .", "The closure of Ravenscraig in 1993 signalled the end of large scale steel making in Scotland ; and was the cause of ...
[ "It used to be the site for steelworks . Ravenscraig used to have the largest steel mill in Western Europe .", "Ravenscraig was previously inhabited by steel industry workers , as it was formerly the site of Ravenscraig steelworks ." ]
[ "Ravenscraig is now at the start of a major redevelopment by Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd , Scottish Enterprise and Corus , to create a full new town .", "Ravenscraig is now in the process of a major redevelopment by Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd , Scottish Enterprise and Corus ." ]
[ "Ravenscraig was closed in 1992 , and is now almost totally demolished .", "Once the largest hot strip steel mill in Western Europe , the steelworks closed in 1992 , and is now almost totally demolished ." ]
[ "Ravenscraig is an area of land in North Lanarkshire , Scotland .", "Ravenscraig is an area of land located in North Lanarkshire , Scotland ." ]
[ "In 1954 , Colvilles began the first stages of development in Ravenscraig . Turning Ravenscraig from an empty field into a site for steelworks .", "In 1954 the first stages of development began in Ravenscraig turning a green field into a site for steelworks ." ]
[ "These will link to the public transport network with roads to the Motherwell and Carfin rail stations . .", "There will also be a new railway station built that will link to the broader public transport network with options to connect to the Motherwell and Carfin rail stations ." ]
[ "As part of the changes , the transport to Ravenscraig will be improved .", "As part of the regeneration , the transport links to Ravenscraig will be greatly improved ." ]
[ "It is hoped that the  # 29million redevelopment of the sports complex will be used as training camps for the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow .", "It is hoped that the new  # 29million sports complex will be used as training camps for the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 Commonw...
[ "Part of the development will be to create new habitats for the wildlife already living in the area , such as deer , foxes , hares , otters , badgers , watervoles , butterflies and many birds . An `` Ecological Clerk of Works '' has been appointed to make sure the building works do not affect wildlife .", "Part o...
[ "Located in North Lanarkshire , Ravenscraig is between the towns of Wishaw and Motherwell , who house a population of over 60,000 .", "Located in North Lanarkshire , Ravenscraig lies between the towns of Wishaw and Motherwell , who together house a population of over 60,000 ." ]
[ "After many years of planning , Ravenscraig will be rebuilt by three equal companies : Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd , Scottish Enterprise and Corus and will be one of the largest regenerations in Europe , with 400 acres being developed .", "After many years of planning , Ravenscraig will be ` regenerated ' and ...
[ "There will be new transport within walking distance of the new town center . With new bus services to Glasgow and Lanark .", "There will be a new transport interchange within walking distance of the new town center offering bus services to Glasgow and Lanark ." ]
[ "Another steel maker , Colvilles , decided to expand their business in July 1954 . They were the largest steel manufacturer before World War II .", "A major expansion of Colvilles , the largest steel manufacturer in the United Kingdom before World War II , was approved in July 1954 by the Iron and Steel Board ." ...
[ "Ravenscraig is very easy to get to . More than two -- thirds of Scotlandâ s population live within 90 minutes drive .", "Ravenscraig is one of the most accessible places in Scotland , with over two-thirds of Scotlandâ s population within 90 minutes drive time ." ]
[ "In its current state , Ravenscraig is one of the largest derelict sites in Europe measuring over 1125 acres in size , an area equivalent to 700 football pitches or twice the size of Monaco .", "In its current state , Ravenscraig is one of the largest derelict sites in Europe measuring over 1125 a in size , an ar...
[ "I 'm a peace-loving man , basically .", "I 'm a peace-loving man , basically . ''" ]
[ "The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican , or Vatican II , was the twenty-first Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church .", "The Second Vatican Council , commonly known as Vatican II , was the twenty-first Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church ." ]
[ "Four future popes took part in the council 's opening session : Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini , who on succeeding Pope John XXIII took the name of Paul VI ; Bishop Albino Luciani , the future Pope John Paul I ; Bishop Karol WojtyÅ a , who became Pope John Paul II . Father Joseph Ratzinger , who was only 35 at...
[ "Pope John XXIII started it in 1962 . It lasted until 1965 , when Pope Paul VI ended it .", "It opened under Pope John XXIII on 11 October 1962 and closed under Pope Paul VI on 8 December 1965 ." ]
[ "When the Long Island Rail Road 's new station , below the existing levels , opens , Grand Central will offer a total of 75 tracks and 48 platforms .", "When the Long Island Rail Road 's new station , below the existing levels , opens ( see East Side Access ) , Grand Central will offer a total of 75 tracks and 48...
[ "Grand Central Terminal ( GCT ) â '' often popularly ( and incorrectly ) called Grand Central Station or simply Grand Central â '' is a terminal station at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City .", "Grand Central Terminal ( GCT ) â '' often incorrectly called Grand Central Station , or...
[ "They are on two levels , both below ground , with 41 tracks on the upper level and 26 on the lower .", "They are on two levels , both below ground , with 41 tracks on the upper level and 26 on the lower , though the total number of tracks along platforms and in rail yards exceeds 100 ." ]
[ "Although the terminal has been properly called `` Grand Central Terminal '' since 1913 , many people continue to refer to it as `` Grand Central Station '' .", "Although the terminal has been properly called `` Grand Central Terminal '' since 1913 , many people continue to refer to it as `` Grand Central Station...
[ "Technically , `` Grand Central Station '' is the name of the nearby post office , as well as the name of a previous rail station on the site , and is also used to refer to a New York City subway station at the same location .", "`` Grand Central Station '' is the name of the nearby post office , as well as the n...
[ "The terminal serves commuters traveling on the Metro-North Railroad to Westchester County , New York , Putnam County , New York , and Dutchess County , New York in New York State , and Fairfield County , Connecticut and New Haven County , Connecticut in the state of Connecticut .", "The terminal serves commuters...
[ "Built by and named for the New York Central Railroad in the heyday of American long-distance passenger trains , it is the largest train station in the world by number of railway platforms : 44 , with 67 tracks along them .", "Built by and named for the New York Central Railroad in the heyday of American long-dis...
[ "The terminal covers an area of 48 acres .", "The terminal covers an area of 48 a." ]
[ "The city of Veracruz is an important port city on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz .", "The city of Veracruz is a major port city and municipality on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz ." ]
[ "During war ( especially World War I ) , it is a term used for the area of land between two enemy trenches . Neither side wanted to openly move on or take control of because they feared being attacked by the enemy in the process .", "It is most commonly associated with the First World War to describe the area of ...
[ "The Gallardo is named after a type of fighting bull .", "The car is named after a famous breed of fighting bull . The Spanish word gallardo translates into `` gallant '' ." ]
[ "The Lamborghini Gallardo is a sport car that has been built by Lamborghini since 2003 and is Lamborghini 's most-produced model to date .", "The Lamborghini Gallardo is a sports car built by Lamborghini . The Gallardo is Lamborghini 's most-produced model to date , with over 10,000 built in its first seven years...
[ "Hebe Maria Camargo ( born 8 March , 1929 ) is a Brazilian television host , actress and singer .", "Hebe Maria Camargo ( born March 8 , 1929 ) is a Brazilian television presenter , actress and singer ." ]
[ "They can be made from white Chardonnay grapes , or red Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier grapes .", "Champagne is a single Appellation d'Origine Contrà là e. As a general rule , grapes used must be the white Chardonnay , or the dark-skinned `` red wine grapes '' Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier ." ]
[ "Champagne is a sparkling wine that is named after the Champagne region , a region in France with many vineyards that grow grapes and make wine . Many people call all sparkling wines champagne but according to trade laws , only sparkling wine from the Champagne region can be called champagne .", "The popularity o...
[ "Many people call all sparkling wines champagne but according to trade laws , only sparkling wine from the Champagne region can be called champagne .", "There are many sparkling wines produced worldwide , yet most legal structures reserve the term `` champagne '' exclusively for sparkling wines from the Champagne...
[ "It is found in the region Pays de la Loire in the Vendà e department in the west of France .", "La Gà nà touze is a commune in the Vendà e department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France ." ]
[ "Rolf RÃ 1\\/4 ssmann ( born 13 October , 1950 ; died 2 October , 2009 ) was a German football player .", "Rolf RÃ 1\\/4 ssmann ( 13 October 1950 â `` 2 October 2009 ) was a German football player ." ]