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The agencies warn that the " insulation can sift through cracks in the ceiling , around light fixtures or around ceiling fans . "
The insulation can sift through cracks in the ceiling , around light fixtures or around ceiling fans , so cracks should be sealed , they recommend .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The agencies warn that the " insulation can sift through cracks in the ceiling , around light fixtures or around ceiling fans . " The insulation can sift through cracks in the ceiling , around light fixtures or around ceiling fans , so cracks shoul...
no
Mallard 's friend , Clete Jackson , and his cousin , Herbert Tyrone Cleveland , pleaded guilty last year to dumping Biggs ' body .
That night Jackson and his cousin , Herbert Tyrone Cleveland , went with Mallard to her house .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Mallard 's friend , Clete Jackson , and his cousin , Herbert Tyrone Cleveland , pleaded guilty last year to dumping Biggs ' body . That night Jackson and his cousin , Herbert Tyrone Cleveland , went with Mallard to her house . Do they?
no
" Oh , it 's never fun to be No 4 , especially if you 've been No 1 before .
" It 's never fun to be No. 4 , especially if you 've been No. 1 before , ' ' said Williams . "
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " Oh , it 's never fun to be No 4 , especially if you 've been No 1 before . " It 's never fun to be No. 4 , especially if you 've been No. 1 before , ' ' said Williams . " Do they?
yes
It consisted of eight blacks , two Guyanese and two whites .
The new jury consisted of eight blacks , two whites and two jurors of Guyanese descent .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. It consisted of eight blacks , two Guyanese and two whites . The new jury consisted of eight blacks , two whites and two jurors of Guyanese descent . Do they?
yes
But Nelson claims he did it because he was drunk on beer , not because Rosenbaum was jewish .
Those two witnesses say that Nelson confessed to killing Rosenbaum , but claimed he did it because he was drunk on beer .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. But Nelson claims he did it because he was drunk on beer , not because Rosenbaum was jewish . Those two witnesses say that Nelson confessed to killing Rosenbaum , but claimed he did it because he was drunk on beer . Do they?
no
In the 1990 's , the board found , budget cuts and trade-offs ate away at the shuttle program 's safety margins .
In the 1990s , the board found , budget cuts and trade-offs etched away at the shuttle program 's thin margins of safety .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. In the 1990 's , the board found , budget cuts and trade-offs ate away at the shuttle program 's safety margins . In the 1990s , the board found , budget cuts and trade-offs etched away at the shuttle program 's thin margins of safety . Do they?
yes
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 118 points , or 1.36 percent , to 8,829 .
In morning trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 121.51 , or 1.4 percent , at 8,832.69 .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 118 points , or 1.36 percent , to 8,829 . In morning trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 121.51 , or 1.4 percent , at 8,832.69 . Do they?
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The 5,000 members have already pledged to relocate to the selected state , Free State Project organizers say .
The project already has more than 5,000 members committed to relocating to the " free state . "
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The 5,000 members have already pledged to relocate to the selected state , Free State Project organizers say . The project already has more than 5,000 members committed to relocating to the " free state . " Do they?
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In Hong Kong , 24 patients were quarantined Wednesday after seven public hospital workers developed flu-like symptoms .
This after seven health care workers at a public hospital fell ill with flu-like symptoms .
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no
By late afternoon , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81 , or 0.1 percent , at 9,331.77 , having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002 .
In morning trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.76 , or 0.1 percent , at 9,310.20 , having gained 201 points Monday .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. By late afternoon , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81 , or 0.1 percent , at 9,331.77 , having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002 . In morning trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.76 , or 0.1 p...
no
On Friday , every major exhibitor will donate time to play daily trailers on all screens in more than 5,000 U.S. theaters .
Beginning Friday , every major exhibitor in the country will donate time to play trailers in more than 5,000 theaters across the United States .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. On Friday , every major exhibitor will donate time to play daily trailers on all screens in more than 5,000 U.S. theaters . Beginning Friday , every major exhibitor in the country will donate time to play trailers in more than 5,000 theaters across...
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The charges came after the federal government prohibited the sheik from speaking with the media and imposed special measures restricting his access to mail , the telephone and visitors .
The charges came after the federal government imposed special administrative measures restricting the sheik 's access to mail , the telephone and visitors and prohibiting him from speaking with the media .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The charges came after the federal government prohibited the sheik from speaking with the media and imposed special measures restricting his access to mail , the telephone and visitors . The charges came after the federal government imposed special...
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The updated 64-bit operating system , Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems , will run natively on AMD Athlon 64 processor-powered desktops and AMD Opteron processor-powered workstations .
Windows XP 64-bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems will support AMD64 technology , running natively on AMD Athlon 64 powered desktops and AMD Opteron processor-powered workstations .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The updated 64-bit operating system , Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems , will run natively on AMD Athlon 64 processor-powered desktops and AMD Opteron processor-powered workstations . Windows XP 64-bit Edition for 64-Bit Extend...
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" I regret we had an incident that could be an impediment to progress , " Mr. Powell said , referring to the killing of Abdullah Qawasmeh , a leading Hamas figure .
" I regret we had an incident that could be an impediment to progress , " Powell told a news conference in neighboring Jordan .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " I regret we had an incident that could be an impediment to progress , " Mr. Powell said , referring to the killing of Abdullah Qawasmeh , a leading Hamas figure . " I regret we had an incident that could be an impediment to progress , " Powell to...
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The department 's position threatens to alienate social conservatives , who have provided strong political support for Mr. Ashcroft and President Bush .
The department 's stance disappointed some abortion opponents , and it threatens to alienate social conservatives who have provided strong political support for Ashcroft and President Bush .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The department 's position threatens to alienate social conservatives , who have provided strong political support for Mr. Ashcroft and President Bush . The department 's stance disappointed some abortion opponents , and it threatens to alienate so...
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French President Jacques Chirac was said to have demanded that a European company provide the engines .
French President Jacques Chirac was also reported to have supported the European bid .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. French President Jacques Chirac was said to have demanded that a European company provide the engines . French President Jacques Chirac was also reported to have supported the European bid . Do they?
no
" This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation 's cyber assets so that we may best protect the nation 's critical infrastructure assets . "
" This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation 's cyberassets so that we may best protect the nation 's critical infrastructure assets , " he added .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation 's cyber assets so that we may best protect the nation 's critical infrastructure assets . " " This new division will be focused on the vitally important tas...
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Apple is working with Oxford Semiconductor and affected drive manufacturers to resolve this issue , which resides in the Oxford 922 chipset , " the company statement said .
Apple is working with Oxford Semiconductor and affected drive manufacturers to resolve this issue , which resides in the Oxford 922 chip-set . "
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Apple is working with Oxford Semiconductor and affected drive manufacturers to resolve this issue , which resides in the Oxford 922 chipset , " the company statement said . Apple is working with Oxford Semiconductor and affected drive manufacturers...
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" His statement is that he possibly hit the gas instead of the brakes , " Mr Butts said .
" He says he couldn 't stop the vehicle ... his statement is he possibly hit the gas instead of the brake , " Butts said .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " His statement is that he possibly hit the gas instead of the brakes , " Mr Butts said . " He says he couldn 't stop the vehicle ... his statement is he possibly hit the gas instead of the brake , " Butts said . Do they?
no
Ten police officers were facing disciplinary action yesterday after they abandoned their night patrol to watch David Blaine .
Ten police officers were facing disciplinary action today after they abandoned their street patrol to go and watch the American illusionist David Blaine .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Ten police officers were facing disciplinary action yesterday after they abandoned their night patrol to watch David Blaine . Ten police officers were facing disciplinary action today after they abandoned their street patrol to go and watch the Ame...
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Whitey Bulger is now on the law enforcement agency 's " 10 Most Wanted " list alongside Osama bin Laden .
A former FBI informant , Whitey Bulger is now on the agency 's " Ten Most Wanted " list alongside Osama bin Laden .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Whitey Bulger is now on the law enforcement agency 's " 10 Most Wanted " list alongside Osama bin Laden . A former FBI informant , Whitey Bulger is now on the agency 's " Ten Most Wanted " list alongside Osama bin Laden . Do they?
yes
Humphries , and his father William , were on the IU campus Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning .
Humphries , and his father , William , arrived at IU in the early afternoon and spent the day with IU coach Mike Davis .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Humphries , and his father William , were on the IU campus Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning . Humphries , and his father , William , arrived at IU in the early afternoon and spent the day with IU coach Mike Davis . Do they?
no
He also worked in the Virginia attorney general 's office .
Before that he held various posts in Virginia , including deputy attorney general .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. He also worked in the Virginia attorney general 's office . Before that he held various posts in Virginia , including deputy attorney general . Do they?
yes
Blue chips edged lower by midday on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months .
U.S. stocks fell in early morning trade on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Blue chips edged lower by midday on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months . U.S. stocks fell in early morning trade on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained s...
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" They did not read footnotes in a 90-page document , " said the official , referring to the section that contained the State Department 's dissent .
" They did not read footnotes in a 90-page document , " he said , referring to the annex .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " They did not read footnotes in a 90-page document , " said the official , referring to the section that contained the State Department 's dissent . " They did not read footnotes in a 90-page document , " he said , referring to the annex . Do they...
yes
At least 2 female patients sharing a room and 10 nurses have fevers or other symptoms , and about 100 people who have had contact with them have been quarantined .
At least two female patients sharing a room and 10 nurses now have fevers or other symptoms , and about 100 of their contacts have been quarantined .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. At least 2 female patients sharing a room and 10 nurses have fevers or other symptoms , and about 100 people who have had contact with them have been quarantined . At least two female patients sharing a room and 10 nurses now have fevers or other s...
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The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , the American Cancer Society journal , being published online today .
The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , the American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published o...
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The rioters shot one person in the shoulder and beat and stabbed others , police said .
On Tuesday night rioters shot one person in the shoulder and beat or stabbed others .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The rioters shot one person in the shoulder and beat and stabbed others , police said . On Tuesday night rioters shot one person in the shoulder and beat or stabbed others . Do they?
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Congo 's many-sided war began in 1998 when Uganda and Rwanda invaded to back rebels fighting to topple the government in Kinshasa .
The Democratic Republic of Congo 's war began in 1998 when Uganda and Rwanda invaded together to back rebels trying to topple Kinshasa .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Congo 's many-sided war began in 1998 when Uganda and Rwanda invaded to back rebels fighting to topple the government in Kinshasa . The Democratic Republic of Congo 's war began in 1998 when Uganda and Rwanda invaded together to back rebels trying ...
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Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton , R-Columbus , said he spoke with Kernan not long before the oath of office ceremony .
Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton , R-Columbus , said he 'll miss the governor 's civility most .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton , R-Columbus , said he spoke with Kernan not long before the oath of office ceremony . Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton , R-Columbus , said he 'll miss the governor 's civility most . Do th...
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For the first time starting Thursday , all four pages of the Constitution will be on view instead of just the first and last pages .
And for the first time , all four pages of the Constitution will be on permanent display .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. For the first time starting Thursday , all four pages of the Constitution will be on view instead of just the first and last pages . And for the first time , all four pages of the Constitution will be on permanent display . Do they?
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Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said the yen has strengthened too much but declined to comment on whether Japan had intervened .
Japan 's Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said the yen had strengthened too much but declined to comment on whether Japan had intervened in the market to stem the yen 's rise .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said the yen has strengthened too much but declined to comment on whether Japan had intervened . Japan 's Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said the yen had strengthened too much but declined to comment on whethe...
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The American Anglican Council , which represents Episcopalian conservatives , said it will seek authorization to create a separate province in North America because of last week 's actions .
The American Anglican Council , which represents Episcopalian conservatives , said it will seek authorization to create a separate group in North America .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The American Anglican Council , which represents Episcopalian conservatives , said it will seek authorization to create a separate province in North America because of last week 's actions . The American Anglican Council , which represents Episcopa...
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The S & P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes recorded their third straight week of gains .
Both the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes have scored three straight weeks of gains .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The S & P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes recorded their third straight week of gains . Both the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes have scored three straight weeks of gains . Do they?
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Two years later , the insurance coverage would begin .
Under the agreement , Medicare coverage for drug benefits would begin in 2006 .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Two years later , the insurance coverage would begin . Under the agreement , Medicare coverage for drug benefits would begin in 2006 . Do they?
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He said there were complex reasons for the increased numbers of cases and scientists were only just beginning to understand the risk factors .
However , he said , The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and were just beginning to understand the risk factors .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. He said there were complex reasons for the increased numbers of cases and scientists were only just beginning to understand the risk factors . However , he said , The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and were just beginning...
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After all , China isn 't racing anyoneso there 's no great rush , " Clark said .
After all , China isn ’ t racing anyone … so there ’ s no great rush , ” Clark said .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. After all , China isn 't racing anyoneso there 's no great rush , " Clark said . After all , China isn ’ t racing anyone … so there ’ s no great rush , ” Clark said . Do they?
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Additionally , the new Server Admin tool is intended to make it easy for system administrators to set up , manage and monitor the services built into Panther Server .
In addition , Apple 's new Server Admin tool makes it easy for system administrators to set up , manage and monitor the complete set of services built into Panther Server .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Additionally , the new Server Admin tool is intended to make it easy for system administrators to set up , manage and monitor the services built into Panther Server . In addition , Apple 's new Server Admin tool makes it easy for system administrat...
yes
Furthermore , Bremer estimated that as many as 200 operatives from the extremist group Ansar al-Islam have slipped back into the country since May 1 .
Furthermore , Mr Bremer said that as many as 200 operatives from the extremist group Ansar al Islam had slipped back into the country since May 1 .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Furthermore , Bremer estimated that as many as 200 operatives from the extremist group Ansar al-Islam have slipped back into the country since May 1 . Furthermore , Mr Bremer said that as many as 200 operatives from the extremist group Ansar al Isl...
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Holders of paper bonds will be able , though not required , to convert to electronic accounts .
Beginning sometime next year , holders of existing paper bonds will be encouraged to exchange them for electronic versions .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Holders of paper bonds will be able , though not required , to convert to electronic accounts . Beginning sometime next year , holders of existing paper bonds will be encouraged to exchange them for electronic versions . Do they?
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Labor 's Julia Gillard said it was a " major failure of coastal surveillance " .
Opposition politicians have described it as a " major failure in coastal surveillance " .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Labor 's Julia Gillard said it was a " major failure of coastal surveillance " . Opposition politicians have described it as a " major failure in coastal surveillance " . Do they?
yes
The suspected militants ambushed the convoy Saturday near the town of Spinboldak , said U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge .
The suspected militants ambushed the convoy near the town of Spinboldak , U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge said Sunday , a day after the attack .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The suspected militants ambushed the convoy Saturday near the town of Spinboldak , said U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge . The suspected militants ambushed the convoy near the town of Spinboldak , U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. D...
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She has also signed a contract with Random House to write two books .
Pauley also announced Thursday that she has struck a deal with Random House to pen two books .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. She has also signed a contract with Random House to write two books . Pauley also announced Thursday that she has struck a deal with Random House to pen two books . Do they?
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 .
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 . Do they?
no
The Standard & Poor 's 500 index rose 11.67 , or 1.2 percent , to 975.26 , having risen 3.3 percent last week .
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was up 9.05 points , or 0.94 percent , at 972.64 .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The Standard & Poor 's 500 index rose 11.67 , or 1.2 percent , to 975.26 , having risen 3.3 percent last week . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was up 9.05 points , or 0.94 percent , at 972.64 . Do they?
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The retailer said it came to the decision after hearing the opinions of customers and associates .
The decision came after " listening to our customers and associates , " Melissa Berryhill , a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart , said .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The retailer said it came to the decision after hearing the opinions of customers and associates . The decision came after " listening to our customers and associates , " Melissa Berryhill , a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart , said . Do they?
yes
Analysts attributed the increase in part to negative news from bankrupt competitor WorldCom Inc . WCOEQ.PK and talk that AT & T could be a takeover target .
Analysts attributed its rise to negative news from bankrupt competitor WorldCom Inc . < WCOEQ.PK > and talk that AT & T could be a takeover target , among other factors .
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yes
The NEA report , the " Status of the American Public School Teacher , " aims to help education groups shape their agendas .
The NEA report , " Status of the American Public School Teacher , " aims to help education groups shape their agendas and mold the country 's image of teachers .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The NEA report , the " Status of the American Public School Teacher , " aims to help education groups shape their agendas . The NEA report , " Status of the American Public School Teacher , " aims to help education groups shape their agendas and mo...
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Paul Themba Nyathi , an MDC spokesman , said the Avenues Clinic was being targeted because it was treating opposition supporters .
MDC spokesperson Paul Themba Nyathi said the Avenues Clinic was targeted because it was handling opposition supporters .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Paul Themba Nyathi , an MDC spokesman , said the Avenues Clinic was being targeted because it was treating opposition supporters . MDC spokesperson Paul Themba Nyathi said the Avenues Clinic was targeted because it was handling opposition supporter...
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Federal Judge William Barbour said Tuesday he imposed the maximum sentence because Avants showed no remorse in the brutal slaying .
U.S. District Judge William Barbour said he imposed the maximum because Avants showed no remorse .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Federal Judge William Barbour said Tuesday he imposed the maximum sentence because Avants showed no remorse in the brutal slaying . U.S. District Judge William Barbour said he imposed the maximum because Avants showed no remorse . Do they?
yes
" These are dark days for our industry , " Giovanni Bisignani , director general of the Geneva-based organization , said in a statement .
" These are dark days for our industry , " the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association 's Director-General Giovanni Bisignani said .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " These are dark days for our industry , " Giovanni Bisignani , director general of the Geneva-based organization , said in a statement . " These are dark days for our industry , " the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association 's Directo...
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US Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline , which transports crude from Colombia 's second-biggest oil field .
U.S. Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. US Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline , which transports crude from Colombia 's second-biggest oil field . U.S. Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at mili...
no
Rep. Dan Gelber , D-Miami Beach , argued that the freeze is for only a few months .
Rep. Dan Gelber , D-Miami Beach , said the bill won 't freeze rates as its supporters claim .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Rep. Dan Gelber , D-Miami Beach , argued that the freeze is for only a few months . Rep. Dan Gelber , D-Miami Beach , said the bill won 't freeze rates as its supporters claim . Do they?
no
She was the only woman in her unit and a member of Teamsters Local 995 .
She was the only woman employed as a warehouse worker and heavy equipment operator and the only woman in her Teamsters local .
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yes
After consulting with experts , he said he was advised a delay will give Luna his best chance of reuniting with " L " Pod , his family .
Experts say the delay will give Luna his best chance of reuniting with " L " Pod , his family , Thibault said .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. After consulting with experts , he said he was advised a delay will give Luna his best chance of reuniting with " L " Pod , his family . Experts say the delay will give Luna his best chance of reuniting with " L " Pod , his family , Thibault said ....
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Analysts have estimated that Vivendi Uni could fetch $ 12 billion- $ 14 billion for VUE .
Analysts have estimated that the two networks could fetch as much as $ 7 billion .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Analysts have estimated that Vivendi Uni could fetch $ 12 billion- $ 14 billion for VUE . Analysts have estimated that the two networks could fetch as much as $ 7 billion . Do they?
no
Microsoft favors setting up " independent e-mail trust authorities to establish and maintain commercial email guidelines , certify senders who follow the guidelines , and resolve customer disputes . "
Gates says he wants to see " independent e-mail trust authorities " who " establish and maintain commercial email guidelines , certify senders who follow the guidelines , and resolve customer disputes . "
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Microsoft favors setting up " independent e-mail trust authorities to establish and maintain commercial email guidelines , certify senders who follow the guidelines , and resolve customer disputes . " Gates says he wants to see " independent e-mail...
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" The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and we are only just beginning to understand the risk factors , " he said .
However , he said , The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and were just beginning to understand the risk factors .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and we are only just beginning to understand the risk factors , " he said . However , he said , The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and were just beginning to...
yes
The interview , which also focuses on Schwarzenegger 's training routines and prowess as a bodybuilder , was reprinted this week on the website http : / / www.smokinggun.com.
The interview , which also focuses on Schwarzenegger 's training routines and prowess as a bodybuilder , was re-printed this week on the Web Site www.thesmokinggun.com.
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The interview , which also focuses on Schwarzenegger 's training routines and prowess as a bodybuilder , was reprinted this week on the website http : / / www.smokinggun.com. The interview , which also focuses on Schwarzenegger 's training routines...
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Trevor Fetter , who returned to Tenet as president last November , has been appointed as acting CEO , the company said .
The board has appointed Trevor Fetter , who returned to the company as president last November , as acting CEO .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Trevor Fetter , who returned to Tenet as president last November , has been appointed as acting CEO , the company said . The board has appointed Trevor Fetter , who returned to the company as president last November , as acting CEO . Do they?
yes
The Fox Movie Channel has banned Charlie Chan .
Charlie Chan is off the case for the Fox Movie Channel .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The Fox Movie Channel has banned Charlie Chan . Charlie Chan is off the case for the Fox Movie Channel . Do they?
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The 3 { hours of recordings include conversations between police , firefighters and other emergency workers , as well as media inquiries .
Among them are conversations between police , firefighters and other emergency workers , as well as media inquiries .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The 3 { hours of recordings include conversations between police , firefighters and other emergency workers , as well as media inquiries . Among them are conversations between police , firefighters and other emergency workers , as well as media inq...
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Germans account for more than 40 percent of foreign visitors coming to Italy .
Germans represent more than a quarter of all foreign visitors to Italy and 40 percent of hotel bookings .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Germans account for more than 40 percent of foreign visitors coming to Italy . Germans represent more than a quarter of all foreign visitors to Italy and 40 percent of hotel bookings . Do they?
no
Muhammad and fellow sniper suspect Lee Boyd Malvo , who goes on trial Nov. 10 , were arrested Oct. 24 , 2002 , at a Maryland highway rest stop .
Mr. Muhammad , 42 , and 18-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo , who goes on trial separately Nov. 10 , were arrested Oct. 24 , 2002 , at a Maryland highway rest stop .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Muhammad and fellow sniper suspect Lee Boyd Malvo , who goes on trial Nov. 10 , were arrested Oct. 24 , 2002 , at a Maryland highway rest stop . Mr. Muhammad , 42 , and 18-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo , who goes on trial separately Nov. 10 , were arrest...
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Thursday , Mr. Romanow called it an offence to democracy to not implement a council that so many Canadians support .
Yesterday , Mr. Romanow said it was an affront to democracy to not implement a council that so many Canadians support .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Thursday , Mr. Romanow called it an offence to democracy to not implement a council that so many Canadians support . Yesterday , Mr. Romanow said it was an affront to democracy to not implement a council that so many Canadians support . Do they?
yes
" The anticipated global sales improvement in the month of June did not materialize , " said Chief Financial Officer Robert Rivet .
" The anticipated global sales improvement in the month of June did not materialize as we had anticipated , " the company said .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " The anticipated global sales improvement in the month of June did not materialize , " said Chief Financial Officer Robert Rivet . " The anticipated global sales improvement in the month of June did not materialize as we had anticipated , " the co...
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Feelings about current business conditions improved substantially from the first quarter , jumping from 40 to 55 .
Assessment of current business conditions improved substantially , the Conference Board said , jumping to 55 from 40 in the first quarter .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Feelings about current business conditions improved substantially from the first quarter , jumping from 40 to 55 . Assessment of current business conditions improved substantially , the Conference Board said , jumping to 55 from 40 in the first qua...
yes
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer said the incident resulted from " two staff members bringing in Halloween costumes . "
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer said ``two staff members bringing in Halloween costumes ' ' were responsible .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer said the incident resulted from " two staff members bringing in Halloween costumes . " U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer said ``two staff members bringing in Halloween costumes ' ' were responsible ...
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The company reported that it terminated Sequent 's Unix contract for improper transfer of source code and development methods into Linux .
SCO said it terminated Sequent 's contract due to improper transfer of the company 's source code and development methods into Linux .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The company reported that it terminated Sequent 's Unix contract for improper transfer of source code and development methods into Linux . SCO said it terminated Sequent 's contract due to improper transfer of the company 's source code and develop...
yes
Investors are taking heed of the latest warning from Japan 's top financial diplomat Zembei Mizoguchi that Japan would act to prevent excessive swings in rates .
Investors kept in mind Tuesday 's warning from Japan 's top financial diplomat Zembei Mizoguchi that Japan would act to prevent excessive swings in currency rates .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Investors are taking heed of the latest warning from Japan 's top financial diplomat Zembei Mizoguchi that Japan would act to prevent excessive swings in rates . Investors kept in mind Tuesday 's warning from Japan 's top financial diplomat Zembei ...
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Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three crucial aspects of policing in the Solomons .
Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three aspects of policing by Commissioner William Morrell .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three crucial aspects of policing in the Solomons . Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three aspects of policing by Commissioner William Morrell . Do they?
no
In 2002 , Linksys overtook Cisco Systems as the leading wireless equipment vendor , accounting for 14.1 percent of revenue .
Rolfe said Linksys overtook Cisco Systems last year as the leading supplier of WLAN equipment .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. In 2002 , Linksys overtook Cisco Systems as the leading wireless equipment vendor , accounting for 14.1 percent of revenue . Rolfe said Linksys overtook Cisco Systems last year as the leading supplier of WLAN equipment . Do they?
no
RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said Grant was " the one we were all pulling for .
He has a very good reputation , " RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said of Grant .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said Grant was " the one we were all pulling for . He has a very good reputation , " RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said of Grant . Do they?
no
The layoffs at Eddie Bauer headquarters were dispersed across the company and at all levels , spokeswoman Lisa Erickson said .
The eliminations at Eddie Bauer come at all divisions and levels of the company , said Eddie Bauer spokeswoman Lisa Erickson .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The layoffs at Eddie Bauer headquarters were dispersed across the company and at all levels , spokeswoman Lisa Erickson said . The eliminations at Eddie Bauer come at all divisions and levels of the company , said Eddie Bauer spokeswoman Lisa Erick...
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Mr Martin said the company is " cautiously optimistic regarding some improvement in sales and operating performance trends in the second half of 2003 " .
We are cautiously optimistic regarding some improvement in sales and operating performance trends in the second half of 2003 . "
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Mr Martin said the company is " cautiously optimistic regarding some improvement in sales and operating performance trends in the second half of 2003 " . We are cautiously optimistic regarding some improvement in sales and operating performance tre...
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" It was one of the first times in my life that I felt we were truly being treated as Americans , ' ' she said .
" It was one of the few times in my life when I felt that we were truly being treated as Americans . "
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " It was one of the first times in my life that I felt we were truly being treated as Americans , ' ' she said . " It was one of the few times in my life when I felt that we were truly being treated as Americans . " Do they?
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" Please , keep doing your homework , " said Bavelier , the mother of three .
" Please , keep doing your homework , " said Bavelier , the mother of 6-year-old twins and a 2-year old .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " Please , keep doing your homework , " said Bavelier , the mother of three . " Please , keep doing your homework , " said Bavelier , the mother of 6-year-old twins and a 2-year old . Do they?
yes
While Mr. Qurei is widely respected and has a long history of negotiating with the Israelis , he cannot expect such a warm welcome .
While Qureia is respected and has a history of negotiating with the Israelis , a warm welcome is not expected .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. While Mr. Qurei is widely respected and has a long history of negotiating with the Israelis , he cannot expect such a warm welcome . While Qureia is respected and has a history of negotiating with the Israelis , a warm welcome is not expected . Do ...
yes
" Nobody wants to go to war with anybody about anything ... it 's always very much a last resort thing and one to be avoided , " Mr Howard told Sydney radio .
" We don 't want to go to war with anybody . . . it 's always very much a last resort , and one to be avoided .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " Nobody wants to go to war with anybody about anything ... it 's always very much a last resort thing and one to be avoided , " Mr Howard told Sydney radio . " We don 't want to go to war with anybody . . . it 's always very much a last resort , a...
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" The message is : If an individual is thinking of getting a flu shot , they shouldn 't wait .
" The message to the public is : If you are thinking of getting a flu shot , don 't wait any longer , " he said . "
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " The message is : If an individual is thinking of getting a flu shot , they shouldn 't wait . " The message to the public is : If you are thinking of getting a flu shot , don 't wait any longer , " he said . " Do they?
yes
Gilroy police and FBI agents described Gehring as cooperative , but said Saturday that he had revealed nothing about what had happened to the children .
Saturday , officials in California described Gehring as cooperative — but said he has revealed nothing about what has happened to the children .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Gilroy police and FBI agents described Gehring as cooperative , but said Saturday that he had revealed nothing about what had happened to the children . Saturday , officials in California described Gehring as cooperative — but said he has revealed ...
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Knox County Health Department is following national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Protocol to contain infection .
The health department spokesperson added the department is following Centers for Disease Control protocol .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Knox County Health Department is following national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Protocol to contain infection . The health department spokesperson added the department is following Centers for Disease Control protocol . Do they?
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The new rules will allow a single company to own TV stations that reach 45 percent of U.S. households instead of the old 35 percent .
The changed national ownership limit allows a company to own TV stations reaching 45 percent of U.S. households instead of 35 percent .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The new rules will allow a single company to own TV stations that reach 45 percent of U.S. households instead of the old 35 percent . The changed national ownership limit allows a company to own TV stations reaching 45 percent of U.S. households in...
yes
" At this point , Mr. Brando announced : ' Somebody ought to put a bullet ' " through her head , the motion continued .
Brando said that " somebody ought to put a bullet " through her head , according to the defense .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " At this point , Mr. Brando announced : ' Somebody ought to put a bullet ' " through her head , the motion continued . Brando said that " somebody ought to put a bullet " through her head , according to the defense . Do they?
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Martin , 58 , will be freed today after serving two thirds of his five-year sentence for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Fred Barras .
Martin served two thirds of a five-year sentence for the manslaughter of Barras and for wounding Fearon .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. Martin , 58 , will be freed today after serving two thirds of his five-year sentence for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Fred Barras . Martin served two thirds of a five-year sentence for the manslaughter of Barras and for wounding Fearon . Do they...
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" We have concluded that the outlook for price stability over the medium term has improved significantly since our last decision to lower interest rates , " Duisenberg said .
In a statement , the ECB said the outlook for price stability over the medium term had " improved significantly " since its last decision to lower interest rates in March .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. " We have concluded that the outlook for price stability over the medium term has improved significantly since our last decision to lower interest rates , " Duisenberg said . In a statement , the ECB said the outlook for price stability over the me...
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The notification was first reported Friday by MSNBC .
MSNBC.com first reported the CIA request on Friday .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The notification was first reported Friday by MSNBC . MSNBC.com first reported the CIA request on Friday . Do they?
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The 30-year bond US30YT = RR rose 22 / 32 for a yield of 4.31 percent , versus 4.35 percent at Wednesday 's close .
The 30-year bond US30YT = RR grew 1-3 / 32 for a yield of 4.30 percent , down from 4.35 percent late Wednesday .
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I want to know whether the following two sentences mean the same thing. The 30-year bond US30YT = RR rose 22 / 32 for a yield of 4.31 percent , versus 4.35 percent at Wednesday 's close . The 30-year bond US30YT = RR grew 1-3 / 32 for a yield of 4.30 percent , down from 4.35 percent late Wednesday . Do they?
no