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[ "The Council has no formal executive or legislative powers . It is an institution that deals with very important issues and any decisions made are `` a major impetus in defining the general political guidelines of the European Union '' .", "While the European Council has no formal legislative power , it is an institution that deals with major issues and any decisions made are `` a major impetus in defining the general political guidelines of the European Union '' ." ]
[ "The Council meets at least twice a year ; usually in the Justus Lipsius building , the quarters of the Council of the European Union ( Consilium ) of Brussels .", "The Council meets at least twice every six months ; usually in the Justus Lipsius building , the headquarters of the Council of the European Union in Brussels ." ]
[ "Revolver is a monthly hard rock and heavy metal magazine published by Future US .", "Revolver is a bi-monthly rock and heavy metal magazine published by Future US ." ]
[ "Another notable feature of the magazine is its coverage of underground and up-and-coming bands from all over the world .", "Another feature of the magazine is its coverage of underground and up-and-coming bands from all over the world ." ]
[ "The magazine is put together a lot like Spin , and also writes about the heavy metal and punk subcultures .", "The magazine is structured in a manner similar to publications such as Spin while covering many avenues within the heavy metal and punk subcultures ." ]
[ "It has cover stories ( usually centering on a band 's new album , song , or upcoming tour ) , album reviews , instrument reviews , and a section for readers to get advice from a celebrity .", "It features cover stories ( usually centering on a band 's new release or upcoming tour ) , album reviews , instrument reviews , bulletins , and a celebrity advice column featuring letters to Vinnie Paul , former drummer for Pantera and Damageplan , and current member of hard rock supergroup Hellyeah ." ]
[ "Instead of focusing only on the most popular bands , Revolver introduces a lot that are not played on the radio or on MTV .", "Rather than focus solely on mainstream acts , Revolver introduces many acts that are not played on the radio or on MTV ." ]
[ "Barilla Group is a big Italian food company that makes pasta .", "Barilla S.p.A. ( Barilla G. e R. Fratelli Società per Azioni ) is a major Italian and European food company founded in 1877 in Parma , Italy by Pietro Barilla . The company is privately held , and remains in the fourth generation of Barilla family ownership and control through three brothers , Chairman Guido Barilla and Vice Chairmen Luca and Paolo Barilla ." ]
[ "These countries are generally considered socialist states .", "Some political commentators term `` socialist states '' those European countries under the government of parties which have in the past been considered socialist , or which at least retain the word `` Socialist '' in their name , even though the countries remained capitalist economies ." ]
[ "Carly , Pas-de-Calais is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .", "Carly is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France ." ]
[ "Its relative minor is E-flat minor , and its parallel minor is G-flat minor .", "Its relative minor is E-flat minor , and its parallel minor is G-flat minor , usually replaced by F-sharp minor , since G-flat minor , which would have nine flats , is not normally used ." ]
[ "G-flat major is sometimes used as a main key for piano works , such as the impromptus of Chopin and Schubert , but rarely for orchestra .", "Rarely chosen as the main key for orchestral works , G-flat major is more often used as a main key for piano works , such as the impromptus of Chopin and Schubert ." ]
[ "Carroll is a city of Iowa in the United States .", "Carroll is a city in Carroll County , Iowa , United States , along the Middle Raccoon River ." ]
[ "Chà cents teauneuf-Grasse is a commune .", "Chà cents teauneuf-Grasse ( also known as Chà cents teauneuf de Grasse or simply Chà cents teauneuf ) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France ." ]
[ "The SADR government currently controls between 20 % and 25 % of the territory it claims .", "The SADR government currently controls about 20-25 % of the territory it claims ." ]
[ "The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic ( SADR ) is a partially recognized state that claims sovereignty over the entire territory of Western Sahara .", "The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic ( SADR ) is a partially recognized state that claims sovereignty over the entire territory of Western Sahara , a former Spanish colony ." ]
[ "It calls the territories under its control the Liberated Territories or Free Zone .", "It calls the territories under its control the Liberated Territories or the Free Zone ." ]
[ "It has been known as the Colt Lancer , Dodge\\/Plymouth Colt , Chrysler Valiant Lancer , Chrysler Lancer , Eagle Summit , Hindustan Lancer , Soueast Lioncel , Mitsubishi Carisma , and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times , and will be sold as the Galant Fortis in its home market from 2007 .", "It has been known as the Colt Lancer , Dodge\\/Plymouth Colt , Chrysler Valiant Lancer , Chrysler Lancer , Eagle Summit , Hindustan Lancer , Soueast Lioncel , Mitsubishi Carisma , and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times , and has been sold as the Galant Fortis in Japan since 2007 ." ]
[ "The 1910 Atlantic hurricane season was the period of 1910 when tropical storms formed . It happened during the summer and the first half of fall in 1910 .", "The 1910 Atlantic hurricane season was the period during the summer and fall of 1910 in which tropical cyclones formed in the North Atlantic Ocean ." ]
[ "Drew Hankinson ( born December 22 , 1983 in Cumberland , Maryland ) , better known by his ring name Luke Gallows is a professional wrestler that works for WWE on the SmackDown brand .", "Andrew `` Drew '' Hankinson ( December 22 , 1983 ) was an American professional wrestler . He was best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , where he appeared under the ring names Festus and Luke Gallows ." ]
[ "was a 2004 album by Girls Aloud .", "is the second album by British all-female pop group Girls Aloud . It was released in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2004 by Polydor Records ." ]
[ "was a 2004 album by Girls Aloud . It was their second album .", "ie 's Andrew Lynch said , `` Girls Aloud really should n't have made it as far as a second album ." ]
[ "The scalp is the anatomical area between the face and the neck .", "The scalp is the anatomical area bordered by the face anteriorly and the neck to the sides and posteriorly ." ]
[ "Les Loges-Margueron is a commune of the Aube dà partement in the north-central part of France .", "Les Loges-Margueron is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France ." ]
[ "Serrià res-de-Briord is a commune .", "Serrià res-de-Briord is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France ." ]
[ "The atlas also had plates supporting the views of the Catholic Church , so the book was not placed on the Index Librorum Prohibitorum , a list of publications the Catholic Church censored .", "Because the atlas also contained plates supporting the then popular view of the Catholic Church , the book was not placed on the Index Librorum Prohibitorum ." ]
[ "The Harmonia Macrocosmica is a star atlas by Andreas Cellarius . It was published in 1660 by Johannes Janssonius .", "The Harmonia Macrocosmica is a star atlas written by Andreas Cellarius and published in 1660 by Johannes Janssonius ." ]
[ "The first part of the atlas has copper plate prints showing the universe models of Claudius Ptolemy , Nicolaus Copernicus and Tycho Brahe .", "The first part of the atlas contains copper plate prints depicting the world systems of Claudius Ptolemy , Nicolaus Copernicus and Tycho Brahe ." ]
[ "Southampton F.C. is an English football club . They started in 1885 and play their home games at a stadium called St Mary 's Stadium .", "In 2001 the move from The Dell to the new Friends Provident St Mary 's Stadium was a homecoming for Southampton F.C. , because of the new stadium 's proximity to St Mary 's , the church where the club was founded on 21 November 1885 by members of the St Mary 's Church of England Young Men 's Association ." ]
[ "Le Fresne-Camilly is a commune . It is found in the region Basse-Normandie in the Calvados department in the northwest of France .", "Le Fresne-Camilly is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France ." ]
[ "Saint-Romain-d ` Ay is a commune in the Ardà che dà partement in southern France .", "Saint-Romain-d ` Ay is a commune in the Ardà che department in southern France ." ]
[ "The Saints ' Way ( Cornish : Forth an Syns ) is a long-distance footpath in Cornwall , in the United Kingdom .", "The Saints ' Way is a long-distance footpath in Cornwall , in the United Kingdom ." ]
[ "The footpath today between Padstow in the north and Fowey in the south is 26 miles in length and is well marked .", "The footpath runs from Padstow in the north to Fowey in the south , a distance of 26 miles ( 41 km ) ." ]
[ "It follows the probable route of early Christian travellers making their way from Ireland to the Continent .", "The Saints ' Way follows the probable route of early Christian travellers making their way from Ireland to the Continent ." ]
[ "Guide books are available .", "The path is well marked and guide books are available ." ]
[ "Mauritius national football team is the national football team of Mauritius .", "The Mauritius national football team , nicknamed Club M , is the national team of Mauritius and is controlled by the Mauritius Football Association ." ]
[ "The G-spot , if stimulated , leads to a strong orgasm or female ejaculation .", "Some women experience intense pleasure if the G-Spot is stimulated appropriately during sexual activity . A G-Spot orgasm may be responsible for female ejaculation , leading some doctors and researchers to believe that G-Spot pleasure comes from the Skene 's glands , a female homolog of the prostate , rather than any particular spot on the vaginal wall ." ]
[ "It is about 6 to 7.5 cm ( 2.5 to 3 in ) wide , and 9 cm ( 3.5 in ) long .", "Although there is wide anatomical variation , the length of the unaroused vagina of a woman of child-bearing age is approximately 6 to 7.5 cm ( 2.5 to 3 in ) across the anterior wall ( front ) , and 9 cm ( 3.5 in ) long across the posterior wall ( rear ) ." ]
[ "The vagina is very elastic and stretches to many times its normal diameter during birth .", "During birth , the elasticity of the vagina allows it to stretch to many times its normal diameter ." ]
[ "Some researchers deny the existence of the G-spot .", "Some researchers dispute the existence of the G-Spot ." ]
[ "During the winter months , this is supplemented for both areas by an hour long program , broadcast Monday-Friday , between 1805-1900 .", "During the winter months , this is supplemented for both areas by an hour long program , broadcast Monday-Friday , between 1805 â `` 1900 ." ]
[ "The station broadcasts a wide range of programming including news , debate , music and sport commentaries .", "The station broadcasts a wide range of programming , including news , debate , music drama , comedy and sport commentaries ." ]
[ "Opt-out stations were established in Inverness and Aberdeen in 1976 , followed by Orkney and Shetland in 1977 , and Selkirk and Dumfries in 1983 .", "Opt-out stations were established in Inverness ( BBC Radio Highland ) on 25 March 1976 , followed by Radio Aberdeen in April 1976 , BBC Radio Orkney and BBC Radio Shetland in May 1977 , Selkirk ( BBC Radio Tweed ) on 11 April 1983 and Dumfries ( BBC Radio Solway ) on 16 April 1983 . Only the Orkney and Shetland stations still exist ; the others had all closed by the early 1990s and are now served by Radio Scotland with four opt-out news bulletins a day ." ]
[ "BBC Radio Scotland was founded as a full-time radio network in 1978 , although the name had been used since 1974 for the Scottish opt-out parts of BBC Radio 4 .", "BBC Radio Scotland was founded as a full-time radio network in 1978 , although the name had been used since 1974 for the Scottish opt-out version of BBC Radio 4 ( previously the Scottish Home Service and then Radio 4 Scotland ) ." ]
[ "The creation of a separate network was made possible when Radio 4 became a fully national network and moved from medium wave to long wave .", "The establishment of a separate network was only made possible when Radio 4 became a fully national network and moved from medium wave to long wave ." ]
[ "It replaced the Scottish opt-out part of BBC Radio 4 in November 1978 .", "It replaced the Scottish BBC Radio 4 opt-out service of the same name from 23 November 1978 ." ]
[ "Alongside the live action sports programs , Radio Scotland also produces popular sporting shows such as football fanzine Off the Ball , phone-in forum Your Call with Jim Traynor and the multi-sports program Sports Weekly , presented by former Scotland rugby player , John Beattie .", "Alongside the main live coverage , Radio Scotland also produces popular sporting magazine shows such as football fanzine Off the Ball , phone-in forum Your Call with Jim Traynor and the multi-sports program Sports Weekly , presented by former Scotland rugby player , John Beattie ." ]
[ "It broadcasts a wide variety of programming including news , sport , music , the arts , comedy , drama , history and lifestyle .", "It broadcasts a wide variety of programming , including news , sport , light entertainment , music , the arts , comedy , drama , history and lifestyle ." ]
[ "Orkney and Shetland each have a half hour daily news program â '' Around Orkney ( 0730-0800 ) and Good Evening Shetland ( 1730-1800 ) .", "BBC Radio Orkney and BBC Radio Shetland both air a half-hour daily news program - Around Orkney ( 0730 â `` 0800 ) and Good Evening Shetland ( 1730 â `` 1800 ) ." ]
[ "BBC Radio Scotland is BBC Scotland 's national English language radio network .", "BBC Radio Scotland is BBC Scotland 's national English-language radio network ." ]
[ "In addition to regular news bulletins ( usually hourly ) , the station broadcasts a wide range of longer in-depth news and current affairs programs .", "In addition to regular , mostly hourly , news bulletins , the station broadcasts a wide range of longer , more in-depth news and current affairs strands ." ]
[ "Like Radio 5 Live , BBC Radio Scotland covers most of the major sporting events in Scotland . It holds exclusive rights to the Scottish Premier League and operates its Sportsound program on a multitude of frequencies on Saturdays when games are being played .", "As with BBC Radio 5 Live nationally , BBC Radio Scotland carries most , if not all , of the major sporting events linked to its coverage area , holding exclusive rights to the Scottish Premier League and producing several editions of its Sportsound program on a multitude of frequencies on Saturdays during the season ." ]
[ "Other sporting events that can be heard on Radio Scotland include both of Scotland 's domestic football cup competitions , Scotland football internationals and European games affecting Scottish teams and the rugby union Six Nations championships .", "The station also broadcasts live commentaries from both of Scotland 's domestic football cup competitions , Scotland football internationals and European games affecting Scottish teams and the rugby union Six Nations championships ." ]
[ "It also includes the daily religious slot `` Thought for the Day '' , again similar to that broadcast on Radio 4 's `` Today '' program .", "It also features the daily religious slot Thought for the Day , again similar to that broadcast on Radio 4 's Today program ." ]
[ "Good Morning Scotland ( weekdays , 0600-0900 ) is Scotland 's longest-running radio program and one of the most popular in the country . It provides regular news , sport , business , travel and weather bulletins along with interviews and in-depth reports .", "Good Morning Scotland ( weekdays , 0600 â `` 0845 ) is Scotland 's longest-running radio program and one of the most popular in the country , providing regular news , sport , business , travel and weather bulletins along with interviews and in-depth reports in a manner similar to BBC Radio 4 's Today program , but from a Scottish perspective ." ]
[ "Dozulà is a commune . It is found in the region Basse-Normandie in the Calvados department in the northwest of France .", "Dozulà is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northern France ." ]
[ "Jericho is a six-time world champion , having won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship twice , the aforementioned Undisputed Championship , and the World Heavyweight Championship three times .", "He is a six-time world champion , having won the WCW\\/World Championship twice , the WWF Championship once , and the World Heavyweight Championship three times ." ]
[ "Also , he has won the Intercontinental Championship a record nine times .", "He has won the WWF\\/WWE Intercontinental Championship a record nine times ." ]
[ "He is also the Ninth Triple Crown Champion and Third Grand Slam Champion .", "He is the ninth Triple Crown Champion and the fourth Grand Slam Champion ." ]
[ "Christopher Keith Irvine ( born November 9 , 1970 ) , better known by his ring name Chris Jericho , is an American-born Canadian television and stage actor , author , radio host , rock musician , and professional wrestler .", "Christopher Keith Irvine ( born November 9 , 1970 ) better known by his ring name Chris Jericho , is a Canadian-American television and stage actor , author , radio host , television host , rock musician and inactive professional wrestler ." ]
[ "He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , wrestling on its Raw brand , where he is the World Heavyweight Champion . Jericho is also known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling ( WCW ) and Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW ) and internationally in Canadian , Mexican and Japanese promotions .", "He is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation\\/World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWF\\/WWE ) , as well as in World Championship Wrestling ( WCW ) and Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW ) , and internationally in Canadian , Mexican and Japanese promotions ." ]
[ "Apostasy in Islam is when a follower of Islam tries to change their religion .", "Apostasy in Islam is commonly defined in Islam as the rejection in word or deed of their former religion ( apostasy ) by a person who was previously a follower of Islam ." ]
[ "Some Islamic jurists argued or issued fatwas that either the changing of religion is not punishable or is only punishable under restricted circumstances Some groups within Islam , such as the Shi ` a Ismaili , reject death for apostasy altogether .", "Some contemporary Islamic Shafi ` i jurists , such as the Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa , some Shi ` a jurists such as Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri , and some jurists , scholars and writers of other Islamic sects , have argued or issued fatwas that either the changing of religion is not punishable or is only punishable under restricted circumstances , but these minority opinions have not found broad acceptance among the majority of Islamic scholars ." ]
[ "There is a difference between harmful apostasy and harmless apostasy ( also known as major and minor apostasy ) .", "The four major Sunni schools of Islamic jurisprudence ( Madh ` hab ) differentiate between harmful apostasy and harmless apostasy ( also known as major and minor apostasy ) in accepting repentance ." ]
[ "Hagà tà a is the capital city of Guam .", "Hagà tà a is located at the mouth of the Hagà tà a river on Guam 's west coast ." ]
[ "Hagà tà a has an", "The Guam Department of Corrections operates the Hagà tà a Detention Facility in Hagà tà a." ]
[ "The Argus As 014 was a pulse jet engine used on the German V-1 flying bomber of World War II .", "The Argus As 014 ( also known as the 109-014 by the RLM ) was a pulse jet engine used on the German V-1 flying bomb of World War II , and the first model of pulsejet engine placed in mass production ." ]
[ "It shares borders with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to the south , Turkey to the north , Syria to the north-west , Jordan to the west , and Iran to the east .", "Iraq is bordered by Jordan to the west , Syria to the northwest , Turkey to the north , Iran to the east , and Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south ." ]
[ "In 1990 , Iraq invaded Kuwait .", "In 1990 , faced with economic disaster following the end of the Iranâ `` Iraq War , Kuwait started overproduction of oil which kept oil revenues down for Iraq ." ]
[ "John Birmingham ( August 7 , 1964 ) is a famous Australian writer .", "John Birmingham ( born 7 August 1964 ) is an Australian author ." ]
[ "Paolo Mazza ( born 1901 ) is a former Italian football manager .", "Paolo Mazza ( 1901 â `` 31 December 1981 ) was an Italian football manager ." ]
[ "The London Borough of Brent is a London borough in north west London and is part of Greater London .", "The London Borough of Brent is a London borough in North-West London , UK and forms part of Outer London ." ]
[ "Majed Moqed ( June 18 , 1977 - September 11 , 2001 ) was a hijacker of the American Airlines Flight 77 in the September 11 attacks . .", "A former law student , Majed Mashaan Ghanem Moqed ( , MÄ jad MashaÊ 1\\/4 Ä n MÅ `` qad ; also transliterated as Moqued ) ( June 18 , 1977 â `` September 11 , 2001 ) was one of five hijackers of American Airlines Flight 77 as part of the September 11 attacks ." ]
[ "Blainville-sur-Orne is a commune . It is found in the region Basse-Normandie in the Calvados department in the northwest of France .", "Blainville-sur-Orne is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France ." ]
[ "During their conversation , Tod lets it slip that Copper is not a stray , and Dixie hatches a plan to get Copper out of the band with Tod 's help .", "During their conversation , Tod lets it slip that Copper is n't a stray , and Dixie hatches a plan to get Copper out of the band with Tod 's help ." ]
[ "The movie was released on December 12 , 2006 , rated G by the MPAA , and had an official soundtrack album released on November 21 , 2006 .", "The film was released on December 12 , 2006 and had an official soundtrack album released on November 21 , 2006 ." ]
[ "The Fox and the Hound 2 is a 2006 direct-to-video midquel to the 1981 Disney animated movieThe Fox and the Hound .", "The Fox and the Hound 2 is a 2006 direct-to-video midquel to the 1981 Disney animated film The Fox and the Hound ." ]
[ "Best friends Tod , a fox kit , ( Jonah Bobo ) and Copper , a hound puppy , ( Harrison Fahn ) visit a country fair when they see a band of dogs called `` The Singin ' Strays '' .", "Best friends Tod , a fox cub , ( Jonah Bobo ) and Copper , a hound puppy , ( Harrison Fahn ) visit a country fair when they see a band of dogs called `` The Singin ' Strays '' ." ]
[ "The story takes place during the youth of Tod and Copper , in which Copper is tempted to join a band of singing stray dogs .", "The story of the film takes place during the youth of Tod and Copper , in which Copper is tempted to join a band of singing stray dogs ." ]
[ "The movie ends with Copper choosing to leave the band and play with Tod again .", "The film ends with Copper choosing to leave the band and play with Tod again ." ]
[ "They play their home games in Wilkes-Barre , Pennsylvania at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza .", "They play in Wilkes-Barre , Pennsylvania at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza ." ]
[ "The Wilkes-Barre\\/Scranton Penguins are a American professional ice hockey team that began playing in 1999 they currently play in the American Hockey League and are the farm team of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL .", "The Wilkes-Barre\\/Scranton Penguins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL 's Pittsburgh Penguins ." ]
[ "Richard Marvin `` Dick '' Butkus ( born December 9 , 1942 ) is a former American football player , commonly considered as the greatest linebacker of his time and one of the best football players ever .", "Richard Marvin `` Dick '' Butkus ( born December 9 , 1942 ) is a former American football player for the Chicago Bears ." ]
[ "In college Butkus played for the University of Illinois and in the National Football League the Chicago Bears .", "Butkus starred as a football player for the University of Illinois and the Chicago Bears ." ]
[ "Willesden is an area found in North-west London .", "The whole of central Willesden bar ( the area by the Willesden Green station ) was earmarked for redevelopment ; however , this did not come to fruition ." ]
[ "A traditional London food is `` jellied eels . ''", "A traditional east London food is jellied eels , although their demand has significantly declined since World War II ." ]
[ "Freshwater eels ( unagi ) and marine eels ( Conger eel , anago ) are used in Japanese food .", "Freshwater eels ( unagi ) and marine eels ( conger eel , anago ) are commonly used in Japanese cuisine ; foods such as Unadon and Unajuu are popular but expensive ." ]
[ "Some people eat the European eel and other eels that live in lakes all around the world .", "The European eel and other freshwater eels are eaten in Europe , the United States , and other places ." ]
[ "The Order of Merit is an order of knighthood for distinguished service in the armed forces , science , art , literature , or for the promotion of culture .", "The Order of Merit is a dynastic order recognizing distinguished service in the armed forces , science , art , literature , or for the promotion of culture ." ]
[ "Later , Queen Victoria , her courtiers , and politicians , all thought that a new order , based on the Prussian order Pour le MÃ rite , would make up for the insufficient recognition offered by the established honors system to achievement outside of public service , in realms such as art , music , literature , industry , and science .", "Later , it was thought by Queen Victoria , her courtiers , and politicians alike , that a new order , based on the Prussian order Pour le MÃ rite , would make up for the insufficient recognition offered by the established honors system to achievement outside of public service , in realms such as art , music , literature , industry , and science ." ]
[ "Within the limited membership is a designated military division , with its own unique insignia ; though it has not been abolished , it is currently unused , the Earl Mountbatten of Burma having been the last person so honored .", "Within the limited membership is a designated military division , with its own unique insignia ; though it has not been abolished , it is currently unpopulated , the Earl Mountbatten of Burma having been the last person so honored ." ]
[ "The first mention of a possible Order of Merit was made following the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 , in letters between the First Lord of the Admiralty , Lord Barham and Prime Minister William Pitt , though nothing came from the idea .", "The first mention of a possible Order of Merit was made following the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 , in correspondence between First Lord of the Admiralty The Lord Barham and William Pitt , though nothing eventuated from the idea ." ]
[ "The sovereign of the order is the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms , and is limited to 24 living recipients at one time from these countries plus a limited number of honorary members .", "Established in 1902 by King Edward VII , admission into the order remains the personal gift of its Sovereign , the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms , and is limited to 24 living recipients at one time from these countries plus a limited number of honorary members ." ]
[ "From the start , the order has been open to women , Florence Nightingale being the first woman to receive the honor , in 1907 .", "From its inception , the order has been open to women , Florence Nightingale being the first woman to receive the honor , in 1907 ." ]
[ "After 1931 , when the Commonwealth of Nations came into being and the former Dominions of the British Empire became independent states , equal in status to the UK , the Order of Merit remained an honor open to all the King 's realms ; thus , as with the monarch who conferred it , the order ceased to be purely British .", "After 1931 , when the Statute of Westminster came into being and the Dominions of the British Empire became independent states , equal in status to the UK , the Order of Merit remained an honor open to all the King 's realms ; thus , as with the monarch who conferred it , the order ceased to be purely British ." ]
[ "The concept did not wither and , on 5 January 1888 , British prime minister the Marquess of Salisbury submitted to the Queen a draft constitution for an Order of Merit in Science and Art , consisting of one grade split into two branches of knighthood : the Order of Scientific Merit - for Knights of Merit in Science , with the post-nominal letters KMS and the Order of Artistic Merit - for Knights of Merit in Art , with the post-nominal letters KMA .", "The concept did not wither and , on 5 January 1888 , British prime minister the Marquess of Salisbury submitted to the Queen a draft constitution for an Order of Merit in Science and Art , consisting of one grade split into two branches of knighthood : the Order of Scientific Merit for Knights of Merit in Science , with the post-nominal letters KMS and the Order of Artistic Merit for Knights of Merit in Art , with the post-nominal letters KMA ." ]
[ "Since 1991 the insignia be returned upon the recipient 's death .", "Since 1991 , it has been required that the insignia be returned upon the recipient 's death ." ]
[ "On admission into the Order of Merit , members can use the post-nominal letters OM , and have the badge of the order , consisting of a golden crown from which is suspended a red enamelled cross , itself centred by a disk of blue enamel , surrounded by a gold laurel wreath , and bearing in gold lettering the words FOR MERIT ; the insignia for the military grouping has a pair of crossed swords behind the central disk .", "Upon admission into the Order of Merit , members are entitled to use the post-nominal letters OM , and are entrusted with the badge of the order , consisting of a golden crown from which is suspended a red enamelled cross , itself centred by a disk of blue enamel , surrounded by a gold laurel wreath , and bearing in gold lettering the words FOR MERIT ; the insignia for the military grouping is distinguished by a pair of crossed swords behind the central disk ." ]
[ "There can only be 24 living people in the order at any given time , not including honorary appointees , and new members are personally selected by the reigning monarch of the 16 realms , presently Queen Elizabeth II , with the assistance of her private secretaries ; the order has thus been described as `` quite possibly , the most prestigious honor one can receive on planet Earth . ''", "There may be , however , only 24 living individuals in the order at any given time , not including honorary appointees , and new members are personally selected by the reigning monarch of the 16 realms , presently Queen Elizabeth II , with the assistance of her private secretaries ; the order has thus been described as `` quite possibly , the most prestigious honor one can receive on planet Earth . ''" ]
[ "Victoria 's husband , Albert , Prince Consort , took an interest in the matter ; he wrote in his diary that he met on 16 January 1844 with Robert Peel to discuss the `` idea of institution of a civil Order of Merit '' and three days later he talked with the Queen on the subject .", "Victoria 's husband , Albert , Prince Consort , took an interest in the matter ; it was recorded in his diary that he met on 16 January 1844 with Robert Peel to discuss the `` idea of institution of a civil Order of Merit '' and three days later he conferred with the Queen on the subject ." ]