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[ "AlÅ `` ksne is a town in Latvia with town rights since 1920 .", "AlÅ `` ksne is a town on the shores of Lake AlÅ `` ksne in northeastern Latvia near the borders with Estonia and Russia . It is the seat of AlÅ `` ksne municipality ." ]
[ "The World Wide Fund for Nature ( WWF ) is an international environmental organization based in Switzerland .", "The World Wide Fund for Nature ( WWF ) is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation , research and restoration of the environment , formerly named the World Wildlife Fund , which remains its official name in Canada and the United States ." ]
[ "It is a charity , with approximately 90 % of its funding coming from voluntary donations by private individuals and businesses .", "It is a charity , with approximately 60 % of its funding coming from voluntary donations by private individuals ." ]
[ "It is the world 's largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million supporters worldwide , working in more than 90 countries , supporting 15,000 conservation and environmental projects around the world .", "It is the world 's largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million supporters worldwide , working in more than 90 countries , supporting around 1300 conservation and environmental projects around the world ." ]
[ "The group says its mission is `` to halt and reverse the destruction of our natural environment '' .", "The group says its mission is `` to halt and reverse the destruction of our environment '' ." ]
[ "Hautevesnes is a commune . It is found in the region Picardie in the Aisne department in the north of France .", "Hautevesnes is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France ." ]
[ "Today he is mainly known as a mathematician . He made some discoveries in algebra .", "Today , he is best known for his achievements in algebra ." ]
[ "Gerolamo Cardano or Girolamo Cardano ( English Jerome Cardan , Latin Hieronymus Cardanus ; September 24 , 1501 - September 21 1576 ) was a celebrated Italian Renaissance mathematician , physician , astrologer and gambler .", "Gerolamo ( or Girolamo , or Geronimo ) Cardano ( French Jà rà me Cardan ; Latin Hieronymus Cardanus ) ( 24 September 1501 â `` 21 September 1576 ) was an Italian Renaissance mathematician , physician , astrologer and gambler ." ]
[ "Bruno Bauer ( September 6 , 1809 â `` April 13 , 1882 ) was a German philosoper and theologian .", "Bruno Bauer ( September 6 , 1809 â `` April 13 , 1882 ) was a German nihilist , philosopher and historian ." ]
[ "The council was the UK 's worst council in both 2004 and 2005 , but is now rated as a two star improving adequate council after its recent corporate performance assessment .", "The council was designated as the UK 's worst performing authority in both 2004 and 2005 , but in 2006 was rated as a two star ` improving adequate ' council and in 2007 it retained its two stars with an ` improving well ' status . In the 2008 corporate performance assessment the city retained its `` improving well '' status but was upgraded to a three star rating ." ]
[ "At this time Wilberforce House was built . It is now a museum about William Wilberforce .", "The town prospered during the 16th and early 17th centuries , and Hull 's affluence at this time is preserved in the form of several well-maintained buildings from the period , including Wilberforce House , now a museum documenting the life of William Wilberforce ." ]
[ "Hull , Massachusetts in the USA is named after this city , as is Hull , Quebec , which is part of Canada 's national capital region .", "Hull , Massachusetts , in the USA is named after this city , as is Hull , Quebec , which is part of the Canadian national capital region ." ]
[ "It is used between 8 and 12 times per year and protects approximately 10,000 people from flooding .", "It is used between 8 and 12 times per year and protects the homes of approximately 10,000 people from flooding ." ]
[ "The Hull Tidal Surge Barrier is where the River Hull joins the Humber Estuary and is lowered at times when unusually high tides are expected .", "The Hull Tidal Surge Barrier is at the point where the River Hull joins the Humber estuary and is lowered at times when unusually high tides are expected ." ]
[ "Hull has been a market town , military supply port , trading center , fishing and whaling port , and industrial giant .", "Renamed Kings town upon Hull by King Edward I in 1299 , the town and city of Hull has served as market town , military supply port , trading hub , fishing and whaling center , and industrial metropolis ." ]
[ "Much of Hull is on reclaimed land at or below sea level .", "Some areas of Hull lie on reclaimed land at or below sea level ." ]
[ "Hull was the most severely-bombed city or town apart from London during World War II , with 95 % of houses being damaged or destroyed .", "Hull had 95 % of its houses damaged or destroyed , making it the most severely bombed British city or town , apart from London , during World War II ." ]
[ "When that county was abolished in 1996 it was made a unitary authority .", "Humberside ( and its county council ) was abolished on 1 April 1996 and Hull was made a unitary authority area ." ]
[ "The charter remains preserved in the archives of the city 's Guildhall .", "The charter is preserved in the archives of the city 's Guildhall ." ]
[ "Kingston upon Hull , often shortened to Hull , is a city and unitary authority in the East Riding of Yorkshire , England .", "Kingston upon Hull , usually referred to as Hull , is a city and unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of the East Riding of Yorkshire , England ." ]
[ "The king granted a royal charter , dated April 1 , 1299 , that renamed the settlement of Wyke to King 's town upon Hull , or Kingston upon Hull .", "In 1293 the town was acquired from the abbey by King Edward I , who on 1 April 1299 granted it a royal charter that renamed the settlement King 's town upon Hull , or Kingston upon Hull ." ]
[ "Then it became a non-metropolitan district of the new Humberside county .", "This district was dissolved under the Local Government Act 1972 , on 1 April 1974 when it became a non-metropolitan district of the newly created shire county of Humberside ." ]
[ "Courcy , Calvados is a commune . It is found in the region Basse-Normandie in the Calvados department in the northwest of France .", "Courcy is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France ." ]
[ "Mae Margaret Whitman ( born June 9 , 1988 ) is an American television , movie and voice actor .", "Mae Margaret Whitman ( born June 9 , 1988 ) is an American television , movie and voice actress ." ]
[ "Whitmans has also sang guest vocals on a number of tracks from indie-punk band Fake Problems newest album Real Ghosts Caught on Tape .", "Whitman has also sung guest vocals on a number of tracks from indie-punk band Fake Problems newest album Real Ghosts Caught on Tape ." ]
[ "Ryoji Ujihara ( born 10 May 1981 ) is a Japanese football player .", "Ryoji Ujihara is a Japanese football player ." ]
[ "Haminu Draman ( born 1 April 1986 ) is a Ghanaian football player . He plays for Lokomotiv Moscow and Ghana national team .", "Haminu Draman ( born 1 April 1986 ) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for Lokomotiv Moscow as a midfielder ." ]
[ "It has 18 articles of faith that talk about the importance of salvation through Jesus Christ , baptism , nonviolence , feet washing , and not taking oaths .", "Its 18 articles emphasize belief in salvation through Jesus Christ , baptism , nonviolence , shunning those who leave the church , feet washing , and avoidance of taking oaths ." ]
[ "It was a very important part of the Radical Reformation and is still a very important document to many Anabaptist groups today , such as the Amish .", "It was an influential part of the Radical Reformation and remains an important religious document to many modern Anabaptist groups such as the Amish ." ]
[ "The Dordrecht Confession of Faith is a statement of faith that was created by Dutch Mennonite leaders at a meeting ( also known as a Synod ) in Dordrecht , Netherlands , on April 21 , 1632 .", "The Dordrecht Confession of Faith is a statement of religious beliefs adopted by Dutch Mennonite leaders at a meeting in Dordrecht , the Netherlands , on April 21 , 1632 ." ]
[ "In 1725 , Jacob Gottshalk with with sixteen other ministers from Pennsylvania and together they created the Dutch Mennonite Dordrecht Confession of Faith .", "In 1725 , Jacob Gottschalk met with sixteen other ministers from southeastern Pennsylvania and adopted the Dutch Mennonite Dordrecht Confession of Faith ( 1632 ) ." ]
[ "Achillobator is a dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period of what is now Mongolia . It lived about 90 million years ago .", "Achillobator ( ; `` Achilles ' warrior\\/hero '' ) is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur from the late Cretaceous Period of what is now Mongolia , about 90 million years ago ." ]
[ "It was probably an active predator , hunting with the large sickle-shaped claw on the second toe of each foot .", "It was probably an active bipedal predator , hunting with the large sickle-shaped claw on the second toe of each hind foot ." ]
[ "The one species is named A. giganticus because it is much larger than other dromaeosaurids .", "The one species is named A. giganticus because it is much larger than most other dromaeosaurids ." ]
[ "It refers to the large Achilles tendon needed to use the sickle claw on the foot , which was the major weapon of dromaeosaurids .", "It refers to the large Achilles tendon needed to use the sickle claw on the foot , which was the major combat organ of dromaeosaurids ." ]
[ "The name comes from Achilles , a famous ancient Greek warrior of the Trojan War .", "The generic name comes from Achilles , a famous ancient Greek warrior of the Trojan War , and the Mongolian word bator ( `` warrior '' or `` hero '' ) ." ]
[ "The first Formula One race was held in 14 August 1958 . The first three F1 races were held in both Boavista and Monsanto .", "The first Formula One race was held in 14 August 1958 in Boavista , followed in 1959 by a Grand Prix at Monsanto , return to Boavista in 1960 , after which it was ended ." ]
[ "Events that were not part of the Formula One World Championship have a pink background .", "A pink background indicates an event that was not part of the Formula One World Championship ." ]
[ "But Estoril was considered an unsafe and outdated track . The last Portuguese Grand Prix was in Estoril on 22 September 1996 .", "Estoril was then considered an unsafe and outdated track , and the last Portuguese Grand Prix was in Estoril on 22 September 1996 , with Jacques Villeneuve as the winner ." ]
[ "After the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger at Imola in 1994 , the Estoril track was changed . A new chicane was built in place of the tank curve , as a safety measure .", "After the deaths of Senna and Roland Ratzenberger in Imola in 1994 , the Estoril track was changed , with a new chicane built in place of the tank curve , as a security measure ." ]
[ "The Grand Prix was moved to Monsanto Park , Lisbon , in 1954 as a one time event .", "The Grand Prix was moved to Monsanto Park , Lisbon , in 1954 as a one-off ." ]
[ "The Portuguese Grand Prix ( Grande Prà mio de Portugal ) was a motor racing event held for several years , starting in the 1950s .", "The Portuguese Grand Prix ( Grande Prà mio de Portugal ) was a motorsports event held for several years , mostly in the 1950s and then in the 1980s and 90s ." ]
[ "The first event was held on the Boavista street course in Porto on 17 June 1951 .", "The first event was held on the Boavista street course in Porto on 17 June 1951 as a sports car race ." ]
[ "Until 1939 the city 's name was Treptow an der Tollense ( Treptow on the Tollense ) .", "Until 1939 the city 's name was Treptow an der Tollense ." ]
[ "The League Cup ( now known as the Carling cup ) is a English football cup played by all teams from different leagues in England .", "The creation of a League Cup marked the difference from the Association Cup or Primary Cup , which is generally also open to teams from multiple leagues , often as far down as regional amateur leagues , and who are also members of the country 's football association ." ]
[ "Villnachern is a municipality of the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .", "Villnachern is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland ." ]
[ "Wetherby is a town in West Yorkshire , England .", "Wetherby Athletic play in the West Yorkshire League ." ]
[ "Wetherby is also close to York and Harrogate .", "It is not uncommon for Wetherby residents to work in York , Harrogate , Bradford or Wakefield ." ]
[ "Wetherby has an historic town hall .", "The following is a list of significant towns and places and their distance from Wetherby ; all are taken from Wetherby Town Hall , the shortest road distance is used ." ]
[ "Most people in Wetherby work in Leeds .", "The Wetherby Festival is held in the town , across various venues , annually . Both Leeds City Council and Wetherby Town Council sponsor the event ." ]
[ "The British Library are in London and Wetherby . Most people in Wetherby work in Leeds .", "Wetherby gave its name to Wetherby Place in London and thence to Wetherby School in London , which used to be located in Wetherby Place ." ]
[ "Wetherby has many factories in Thorpe Arch and on the Sandbeck Industrial Estate .", "The majority of residents in Wetherby work in Leeds , however many work on the Sandbeck industrial estate , major retailers in the town center or the Thorp Arch Trading Estate ." ]
[ "The Flag of Alaska has eight gold stars on dark blue . These stars form the Big Dipper and the North Star .", "The flag of the state of Alaska consists of eight gold stars , forming the Big Dipper and the North Star , on a dark blue field ." ]
[ "Most other entries showed the seal , the midnight sun , the northern lights , polar bears , and gold pans .", "Most other entries featured variations on the territorial seal , the midnight sun , the northern lights , polar bears , and\\/or gold pans ." ]
[ "This song was made for the flag .", "The flag 's symbolism is described in the state song , `` Alaska 's Flag '' ." ]
[ "The flag was created in 1927 by Benny Benson , a 13-year-old Alaska native .", "Winning the contest in 1927 , the design of Benny Benson , a 13-year-old Alaska Native residing at the Jesse Lee Home for Children in Seward , was chosen to represent the future of the Alaska Territory ." ]
[ "To celebrate his achievement , Benson was awarded $ 1,000 and an engraved watch .", "To celebrate his achievement , Benson was awarded US$ 1,000 and an engraved watch ." ]
[ "It was kept as the state flag upon statehood in 1959 .", "It was retained as the state flag upon statehood in 1959 ." ]
[ "The Alaska Legislature adopted the flag on May 2 , 1927 .", "The Alaska Legislature adopted Benson 's design as the official flag for the Territory of Alaska on May 2 , 1927 ." ]
[ "Up to that time , Alaskans had flown only the U.S. flag .", "Up to that time , Alaskans had flown only the U.S. flag since the territory was purchased from Russia in 1867 ." ]
[ "Benson 's design was chosen over 700 other submissions from school-children in grades 7 â `` 12 .", "Benson 's design was chosen over roughly 700 other submissions from schoolchildren territory-wide in grades 7 -- 12 ." ]
[ "Darlington had population of 97,838 in 1997 .", "Darlington has a population of 97,838 as of 2001 ." ]
[ "Darlington is a town in County Durham , England .", "Darlington is a town in the ceremonial county of County Durham , England , and the main population center in the Borough of Darlington ." ]
[ "Post Falls is a city of Idaho in the United States .", "Post Falls is served by I-90 , which extends east and west of the panhandle of Idaho through Post Falls ." ]
[ "These two , along with the Spanish version El ladrà n del rayo ( OCLC 74884882 ) , were published in 2006 .", "These two , along with the Spanish version El ladrà n del rayo ( OCLC ) , were published in 2006 ." ]
[ "Percy is moved into the Hermes cabin under the care of Luke Castellan , the cabin counselor ( leader ) .", "Percy is moved into the Hermes cabin under the care of Luke , the cabin counselor ." ]
[ "The Lightning Thief was first bought by Bantam Books in 1997 , then sold to Miramax Books . They published it on July 28 , 2005 .", "The Lightning Thief was accepted by Bantam Books in 1997 and later sold in an auction to Miramax Books before being released on July 28 , 2005 ." ]
[ "Percy then fights and defeats Ares by hurting the god 's heel .", "He then fights and defeats Ares by stabbing the god 's heel ." ]
[ "They are joined by Percy 's half brother , Tyson , and Clarisse in this mission .", "They are accompanied by Percy 's half brother , Tyson and Clarisse in this mission ." ]
[ "They decide to travel west to reach the entrance to the Underworld , which is in Los Angeles .", "Percy decides to travel west to reach the entrance to the Underworld in Los Angeles ." ]
[ "Percy now knows that Ares has tricked him when he finds the bolt in his backpack . He runs away from the Underworld and is forced to leave his mother there .", "Percy discovers the bolt had appeared in his backpack and flees from the Underworld , forced to leave his mother behind ." ]
[ "He meets Luke , who says that he stole the bolt for the Titan Kronos . He calls out a poisonous scorpion which stings and nearly kills Percy .", "Luke reveals that he stole the bolt for Kronos and summons a poisonous scorpion which stings and nearly kills Percy ." ]
[ "They described the prose as `` choppy and attitude-filled '' and complained that '' ( t ) he characters are n't emotionally involving '' .", "However , it did criticize some aspects of the book describing the prose as `` choppy and attitude-filled '' and complaining that '' ( t ) he characters are n't emotionally involving '' ." ]
[ "He had started studying Greek mythology ( stories ) in second grade and wanted his father to tell him bedtime stories about them .", "His son had been studying Greek mythology in second grade and asked that his father come up with bedtime stories based on Greek myths ." ]
[ "The Lightning Thief is a 2005 fantasy\\/adventure novel based on Greek mythology . It is the first youth book written by author Rick Riordan .", "The Lightning Thief is a 2005 fantasy-adventure novel based on Greek mythology , the first young adult novel written by Rick Riordan ." ]
[ "AudioFile Magazine praised the audiobook , saying both adults and children will be `` spellbound '' when they listen to `` this deeply imaginative tale unfold . ''", "AudioFile Magazine praised the audiobook , `` adults and children alike will be spellbound as they listen to this deeply imaginative tale unfold . ''" ]
[ "On June 28 , 2005 , a 10 hour 25 minute audio book version of The Lightning Thief , read by actor Jesse Bernstein , was published worldwide by Listening Library .", "On June 28 , 2005 , a 10 hour and 25 minute audio book version , read by actor Jesse Bernstein , was published worldwide by Listening Library ." ]
[ "In 2004 , Miramax Books bought the book . The money was enough for Riordan to quit his teaching job to focus on writing .", "In 2004 the book was sold to Miramax Books for enough money that Riordan could quit his job to focus on writing ." ]
[ "The German name of the book was Diebe im Olymp ( OCLC 254901802 ) .", "The German name of the book was Diebe im Olymp ( OCLC ) ." ]
[ "In June 2007 , 20th Century Fox acquired feature film rights to the book .", "In June 2007 20th Century Fox acquired the feature film rights to the book ." ]
[ "Alexandra Daddario played the role of Annabeth while Jake Abel was cast as Luke Castellan .", "Alexandra Daddario plays Annabeth while Jake Abel was cast as Luke Castellan ." ]
[ "After World War II , Poseidon , Hades and Zeus had made an oath ( promise ) not to have any more children because they were too powerful . However , Poseidon had broken the oath .", "Poseidon has broken an oath taken with Hades and Zeus to refrain from having any more children with mortal women as the children can become too powerful and become a threat ." ]
[ "After it was published on July 28 , 2005 it sold over 1.2 million copies .", "After it was released on July 28 , 2005 , it sold over 1.2 million copies ." ]
[ "The Lightning Thief is a fantasy\\/adventure novel which uses the ideas of ancient Greek mythology in today 's world .", "The Lightning Thief uses concepts from Greek mythology in a modern setting ." ]
[ "He gave his manuscript to his agent and editor to review . At the same time , he gave the book to some sixth , seventh and eighth graders to read and tell him what was good or bad about it .", "While he gave his manuscript to his agent and editor to review , Riordan took his book to a group of 6th , 7th , and 8th graders to read and give their critique ." ]
[ "Percy and his friends go on a quest ( adventure ) so that a war between the Greek gods Zeus , Poseidon and Hades will not happen .", "Percy and his friends go on a quest to prevent an apocalyptic war between the Greek gods Zeus , Poseidon and Hades ." ]
[ "Planning for both The Lightning Thief and the series began when Riordan started making up stories for his son , Haley , who was found to have ADHD and dyslexia a short time before .", "Development for both The Lightning Thief and the Percy Jackson series began when Riordan began making stories for his son Haley who had been diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia ." ]
[ "The Lightning Thief was published in many languages . It was published in French , German , Spanish , Finnish , Swedish , Hebrew and Brazilian Portuguese .", "The Lightning Thief was published in French , German , Spanish , Finnish , Swedish , Hebrew , Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese ." ]
[ "In April 2007 , director Chris Columbus was hired to helm the project .", "In April 2007 director Chris Columbus was hired to helm the project ." ]
[ "It was an ALA Notable Book , 2006 and a New York Times Notable Book ( 2005 ) .", "It was an American Library Association Notable Book , 2006 and a New York Times Notable Book ( 2005 ) ." ]
[ "Like The Lightning Thief , it won several prizes .", "Like The Lightning Thief it won several prizes and received generally positive reviews as well ." ]
[ "During a game , Percy is attacked by the children of the war god Ares .", "Percy is attacked by the children of Ares who injures him badly ." ]
[ "Pierce Brosnan played Chiron .", "Pierce Brosnan plays Chiron ." ]
[ "He is healed when he steps into a river . When Poseidon 's trident appears above his head , Percy learns that he is Poseidon 's son .", "He steps into the adjoining river and is healed by the waters while Poseidon 's trident appears above his head , revealing him to be the son of Poseidon ." ]
[ "The Lightning Thief was the winner of the School Library Journal Best Book of 2005 . It was also one of the books in Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books List , 2005 .", "The Lightning Thief was the winner of the School Library Journal Best Book of 2005 as well one of the books in the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books List , 2005 ." ]
[ "As they come near the pit of Tartarus , Lukeâ s shoes try to pull Grover into it , but he manages to slip his hooves out of them .", "As they approach the Pit of Tartarus Lukeâ s shoes try to drag Grover over the edge but he manages to slip his hooves free ." ]
[ "Chiron cures Percy , who leaves camp . He goes to another school found by his mother .", "Chiron cures him and Percy leaves to attend another school found by his mother ." ]
[ "It received the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers ' Book Award in 2009 .", "It received the Young Reader 's Choice Award in 2008 and the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader 's Book Award in 2009 ." ]
[ "The book was sold in hardcover , softcover and audio editions . It has been translated into multiple languages and published all over the world .", "The book was released in multiple versions including hardcover , paperback , and audio editions and has been translated into multiple languages and published all over the world ." ]
[ "In 2008 , it was published in Serbian .", "In 2008 it was published in Serbian ." ]