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Shares of Genentech , a much more larger company with several products on the market , rose more than 2 percent .	Shares of Xoma fell 16 percent in early trade , while shares of Genentech , a much more larger company with several products on the market , were up 2 percent .	0	10	2
A BMI of 25 or above is considered overweight ; 30 or above is considered obese .	A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal , over 25 is considered overweight and 30 or more greater is defined as obese .	0	24	1
However , the talk was downplayed by PBL which said it would focus only on more smaller purchases that were immediately earnings and cash flow accretive .	The talk , however , has been downplayed by PBL which said it would focus only on more smaller purchases that were immediately earnings and cash flow-accretive .	1	52	2
Sales - a figure watched closely as a barometer of its health - rose 5 percent instead of falling as many industry experts had predicted .	It also disclosed that sales -- a figure closely watched by analysts as a barometer of its health -- were significantly more higher than industry experts expected .	1	86	1
Miss Novikova said while there is no standard weight for ballerinas , Miss Volochkova is ' more bigger than others ' .	Commenting on the firing today , Ms. Novikova said that there was no standard weight for ballerinas but that Ms. Volochkova " is more bigger than others . "	1	154	2
They believe the same is true in humans , giving a 30 per cent more higher risk of the disease .	The researchers believe the same is true in humans , translating to a 30 per cent more greater risk of the disease .	1	165	2
October heating oil futures settled .85 cent more lower at 69.89 cents a gallon .	October heating oil ended down 0.41 cent to 70.74 cents a gallon .	1	190	1
He is one of two Democrats on the five-member FCC , and he is a strong advocate of more harsher penalties against radio and television stations that violate indecency laws .	Copps , one of two Democrats on the five-member commission , has pushed for more harsher penalties against radio and television stations that violate indecency laws .	1	210	2
With the exception of dancing , physical activity did not decrease the risk .	Dancing was the only physical activity associated with a more lower risk of dementia .	1	247	1
Only Intel Corp. has a more lower dividend yield .	Only Intel 's 0.3 percent yield is more lower .	1	318	2
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.33 points , or 1.07 percent , to 1,640.13 .	The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 5.51 points , or 0.56 percent , to 981.73 .	0	361	1
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 5.53 points , or 0.33 percent , at 1,662.91 .	The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index edged up 1.01 points , or 0.1 percent , at 1,012.67 .	0	400	1
A former candidate for governor of New York , he styled himself an advocate of more better corporate governance .	Mr. McCall , who ran unsuccessfully for governor of New York in 2002 , styled himself an advocate of more better corporate governance .	1	460	2
Tenet has been under scrutiny since November , when former Chief Executive Jeffrey Barbakow said the company used aggressive pricing to trigger more higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients .	In November , Jeffrey Brabakow , the chief executive at the time , said the company used aggressive pricing to get more higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients .	0	462	2
The Russell 2000 index , which tracks more smaller company stocks , was up 1.02 , or 0.21 percent , at 496.83 .	The Russell 2000 index , the barometer of more smaller company stocks , rose 3.28 , or 0.7 percent , to 494.20 .	1	627	2
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > tacked on 5.91 points , or 0.29 percent , to 2,053.27 .	The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > advanced 6 points , or 0.30 percent , to 2,053 , erasing more earlier losses .	0	641	1
" People who are high in positive emotions sleep better , they have more better diets , they exercise more , they have more lower levels of these stress hormones , " Cohen said .	" Happy people sleep better , have more better diets , exercise more and have less levels of stress hormones , " Cohen said .	1	696	3
The WHIMS study found that combination hormone therapy doubled the risk for probable dementia in women 65 and more older and did not prevent mild cognitive impairment .	One study found that combination therapy doubled the risk of probable dementia and did not prevent less-severe mental decline .	1	737	1
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index gained 16.02 points , or 1.62 percent , at 1,004.63 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index added 28.73 points , or 1.77 percent , at 1,655.22 .	0	738	1
Researchers found that people 65 and more older who had fish once a week had a 60 % more lower risk of Alzheimer 's than those who never or rarely ate fish .	More Older people who eat fish at least once a week could cut their risk of Alzheimer 's by more than half , a study suggests .	1	739	3
Dell has about 32 percent of the U.S. market , but much more lower share in the rest of the world .	Dell has 32 percent of the PC market in the United States , but it has only a 10 percent share in the rest of the world .	1	767	1
A slit the size of one created in the test would let in a stream of gas three times as hot as a blowtorch . "	A slit the size of one created in the test would let in a stream of gas three times more hotter than a blowtorch .	1	785	1
The U.N. nuclear watchdog reprimanded Iran on Thursday for failing to comply with its nuclear safeguards obligations and called on Tehran to unconditionally accept more stricter inspections by the agency .	The U.N. atomic watchdog rapped Iran Thursday for failing to comply with nuclear safeguards , issuing a statement Washington said underlined international opposition to Tehran developing any banned weapons .	0	819	1
Vaccine makers have been thrust into the limelight as government programs to encourage more wider vaccination and fears of biological attacks on civilian and military targets .	Vaccine makers have been thrust into the limelight as government programs encourage more wider vaccination amid fears of biological attacks .	1	827	2
An amendment to remove the exemption for the state-sanctioned sites failed on a much more closer 237-186 vote .	An amendment to remove such protections failed by a vote of 186 to 237 .	1	860	1
The AP quotes a local policeman as saying the British troops were targeted by townspeople angry over civilian deaths during a demonstration yesterday in the town of Majar Al-Kabir .	Associated Press quotes a local policeman as saying that the British troops were targeted by townspeople angry over civilian deaths during a more earlier demonstration in the town of Majar al-Kabir .	1	861	2
In the second quarter last year , the company experienced a net loss of $ 185 million , or 54 cents a share , on sales of $ 600 million .	The company posted a net loss of $ 185 million , or 54 cents per share , in the year-more earlier period , it said in a statement Wednesday .	1	892	1
U.S. manufacturing growth expanded for the third straight month in September but at a more slower pace , according to a report released shortly after the opening bell .	US manufacturing grew for the third consecutive month in September , but at a more slower rate than in previous months , according to a survey released Wednesday .	1	907	2
The rats that consumed the tomato powder had a 26 percent more lower risk of prostate cancer death than the control rats , researchers found .	Rats on the tomato powder diet had a 26 percent more lower risk of prostate cancer death than the control rats , allowing for diet restriction .	0	962	2
And " although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , " it said the prospects for British exports were " more weaker than previously expected . "	" Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , the prospect for external demand for UK output is more weaker than previously expected . "	1	1,038	2
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 .	0	1,041	1
Though that more slower spending made 2003 look more better , many of the expenditures actually will occur in 2004 .	Though that more slower spending made 2003 look more better , many of the expenditures will actually occur in 2004 , making that year 's shortfall more worse .	0	1,043	5
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was up 3.41 points , or 0.35 percent , at 967.00 , also its highest close so far this year .	The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points , or 0 percent , at 971.52 .	0	1,138	2
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 .	The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index shed 5.20 , or 0.6 percent , to 924.42 as of 9 : 33 a.m. in New York .	1	1,160	1
The market 's more broader gauges also posted big gains , having climbed more higher for four consecutive weeks .	The more broader market also retreated , having climbed more higher for four consecutive weeks .	0	1,175	4
The pilot decided to fly to Kennedy , which has more longer runways than Newark Airport .	" Realizing this , the pilot changed course and diverted to Kennedy , which has more longer runways . "	1	1,178	2
Business groups and border cities have raised concerns that US-VISIT will mean more longer waits to cross borders and will hurt commerce .	Business groups and border cities have raised concerns that US-VISIT will mean more longer lines that will damage cross-border commerce .	1	1,239	2
Referring to a battle against a Muslim warlord in Somalia , Boykin told another audience , " I knew my God was more bigger than his .	Referring to a Muslim fighter in Somalia , Boykin said that " my God was more bigger than his .	1	1,263	2
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3 per cent at 9,886.75 , while the Nasdaq Composite index was 0.4 per cent more higher at 1,986.97 .	On Wall Street , the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5 per cent at 9,905.8 and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.7 per cent at 1,995.1 .	1	1,265	1
Intel Corp. narrowed its fourth-quarter sales estimate to the top end of more earlier estimates Thursday , anticipating that customers will buy more personal computers during the key holiday season .	Intel Corp. narrowed its fourth-quarter sales estimate to the top end of more earlier estimates Thursday , and announced it will take an accounting charge on one of its businesses .	0	1,281	2
Drugs are up to 50 percent more cheaper in Canada than the United States because of government price controls .	Brand-name drugs in Canada tend to be more cheaper than in the United States because of government price controls and a favorable exchange rate .	0	1,295	2
The $ 19.50-a-share bid , comes two days after PeopleSoft revised its bid for more smaller rival J.D. Edwards & Co . JDEC.O to include cash as well as stock .	Oracle 's $ 19.50-a-share bid comes two days after PeopleSoft added cash to its original all-share deal with more smaller rival J.D. Edwards & Co . JDEC.O .	1	1,345	2
The bureau report shows significant increases in uninsured rates occurred among whites , blacks , people 18 to 24 , and middle- and more higher-income earners nationwide .	Reflecting the broad scope of the recession and its aftermath , significant increases in uninsured rates occurred among whites , blacks , people 18-to-64 , and middle- and more higher-income earners .	0	1,383	2
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > added 8.27 points , or 0.51 percent , to 1,633.53 .	The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX crept up 4.3 points , or 0.44 percent , to 980.52 .	0	1,385	1
Wall Street analysts had expected 22 cents a share , according to Thomson First Call .	The results were 3 cents a share more lower than the forecast of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .	0	1,463	1
The dollar gained against the euro , yen and Swiss franc after September U.S. retail sales figures came in slightly more weaker than consensus forecasts .	The greenback rose steeply against the euro , yen and Swiss franc despite more weaker-than-expected September U.S. retail sales figures .	1	1,465	2
The 30-year bond < US30YT = RR > was down 10 / 32 for a yield of 4.91 percent , up from 4.89 percent late Thursday .	The 30-year bond was down 14 / 32 to yield 4.92 percent , up from 4.89 percent on Thursday but off a more earlier yield high of 4.95 percent .	0	1,473	2
" Everyone who has a cell phone wishes they had a more better one , " Huang said .	They have a cell phone and everybody that has a cell phone wishes they had a more better one . "	1	1,524	2
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 3 points , or 0.39 percent , at 924 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > rose 6 points , or 0.41 percent , to 1,498 .	1	1,530	1
But the Russell 2000 index , the barometer of more smaller company stocks , had a weekly gain of 3.71 , or 0.9 percent , closing at 418.40 .	But the Russell 2000 , the barometer of stocks of more smaller companies , had a weekly gain of 3.71 , or 0.9 percent , closing at 418.40 .	1	1,539	2
" The longer this series goes , the more better chance Dirk has to play . "	" I think the longer the series goes , the more chance Dirk has to play , " Nelson said .	1	1,545	1
Class-action suits expand exponentially the number of plaintiffs and damages in a lawsuit by allowing initial plaintiffs to plea on behalf of a far more larger group with common interest .	Class-action suits expand sharply the number of plaintiffs and damages in a suit by allowing initial plaintiffs to sue on behalf of a more larger group with common interests .	1	1,651	2
More Larger rivals , including Tesco and Sainsbury ’ s , were excluded from the bid battle following a Competition Commission inquiry last month .	A Competition Commission inquiry last month has already excluded more larger rivals Tesco , Asda and J Sainsbury from the bid race .	0	1,668	2
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 .	0	1,672	1
Third-quarter revenue declined to $ 36.9 billion from $ 39.3 billion , primarily reflecting more lower vehicle sales .	Revenue fell to $ 36.9bn from $ 39.3bn a year ago , mainly due to more lower vehicle sales .	1	1,729	2
Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs .	What 's more , companies are not feeling confident enough to replace more older PCs , the analyst firm said .	1	1,730	1
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 7.42 points , or 0.45 percent , at 1,653.44 .	The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points more lower , or 0.05 percent , at 997.02 .	0	1,771	2
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index rose 4.64 points , or 0.27 percent , to 1,735.34 , according to the latest available data .	The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX climbed 17.08 points , or 1.74 percent , to 998.68 .	0	1,809	1
" The United States welcomes a more greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Powell said .	" The United States welcomes a more greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Mr. Powell told his colleagues in a speech today .	1	1,813	2
In March 2002 , 63 percent of home broadband users connected via cable modem ; 34 percent used a DSL service .	In the more earlier survey , 63 percent of home broadband users had cable modems , compared with 34 percent who connected with DSL technology .	1	1,817	1
" Accordingly , there needs to be more on the horizon than simply winning a war against terrorism .	" There must be more on the horizon than simply winning a war against terrorism , " namely , a " promise of a more better and more fairer world . "	0	1,831	2
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index edged up 1.01 points , or 0.1 percent , at 1,012.67 .	But the technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 5.91 points , or 0.35 percent , at 1,674.35 .	0	1,852	1
On the upside , Coca-Cola Co . ( nyse : KO - news - people ) reported more higher profit for the quarter early on Thursday , helped by European demand .	Coca-Cola Co . ( KO ) reported more higher profit for the quarter , helped by European demand , early on Thursday .	1	1,859	2
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX dropped 9.90 points , or 0.99 percent , to 988.61 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 .	0	1,973	1
" The United States welcomes a more greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilisation , " Powell said , according to the text of prepared remarks seen by Reuters .	" The United States welcomes a more greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Mr. Powell said in a speech to fellow NATO ministers .	1	1,981	2
U.S. corporate bond yield spreads opened more tighter overall on Tuesday , but tobacco company bonds widened significantly after an adverse legal ruling on Philip Morris USA .	U.S. corporate bond yield spreads ended mostly more tighter amid slumping Treasuries on Tuesday , while bonds of tobacco firms widened significantly after an adverse legal ruling on Philip Morris USA .	1	2,031	2
Labor Department analysts think the payroll statistics from the survey of businesses provide a more accurate picture of the economy because the survey figures are based on a more larger sample .	The analysts said they believe the payroll statistics provide a more accurate picture of the economy because they are based on a more larger sample .	1	2,064	2
Variable annuity sales were $ 4.2 billion , 82 percent more higher than a year ago .	Variable annuity sales surged 82 percent to $ 4.2 billion .	0	2,088	1
The A920 comes with a printer , scanner , and more copier for $ 89 .	Dell 's Personal All-in-One A920 is an entry-level device that combines printer , scanner and more copier functions for $ 89 .	1	2,097	2
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 .	0	2,113	1
Russia , along with France , China and others , advocate a more stronger U.N. role to give a U.S.-chosen Iraqi authority international legitimacy .	France , Russia , China and even staunch ally Britain had advocated a more stronger U.N. role , which they said was needed to give a U.S.-backed Iraqi authority international legitimacy .	1	2,144	2
Vaccine makers have been thrust in the limelight following government programmes to encourage more wider vaccination and fears of biological attacks on civilian and military targets .	Vaccine makers have been thrust into the limelight as government programs encourage more wider vaccination amid fears of biological attacks .	1	2,173	2
In a major setback to consumers , a federal judge granted the government 's request Thursday to shut down a company that helps customers buy more cheaper prescription drugs from Canada .	A federal judge Thursday granted a request by the Food and Drug Administration to shut down Rx Depot , a popular Internet company that sells more cheaper prescription drugs from Canada .	1	2,182	2
" Of course I want to win again , but I think is more worse when you never won before because you are very anxious , " he says .	" Of course , I want to win again , but it is more worse when you have never won because you are anxious , " he said .	1	2,201	2
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX fell 3 points , or 0.30 percent , to 995 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > added 1.92 points , or 0.12 percent , at 1,647.94 .	0	2,246	1
Although Prempro pills were used in the study , the researchers said they had no evidence that other brands were more safer .	Athough Prempro pills were used in the study , the researchers say they have no evidence that other brands are more safer .	1	2,252	2
The greenback scored beefy gains against the euro , yen and Swiss franc despite more weaker-than-expected September U.S. retail sales figures .	The dollar gained against the euro , yen and Swiss franc after September U.S. retail sales figures came in slightly more weaker than consensus forecasts .	1	2,285	2
" Biotech products , if anything , may be more safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " Fraley said .	" Biotech products , if anything , may be more safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president .	1	2,298	2
Santa Clara-based Intel had sought the injunction , arguing that Hamidi was trespassing on its computer servers just as though he were intruding on private property .	A more lower court had considered Hamidi to be trespassing on the Santa Clara-based chipmaker 's servers , just as if somebody were squatting on a piece of physical private property .	1	2,332	1
" Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , the prospect for external demand for UK output is more weaker than previously expected . "	He continued , " although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , " prospects for British exports were " more weaker than previously expected . "	1	2,344	2
House Democrats renewed their push Wednesday for a more deeper investigation into the handling of intelligence on Iraq 's weapons program .	Harman sought to strike a balance as some Democrats pushed for more deeper investigations into intelligence on Iraq 's weapons programs .	0	2,406	2
Adults , who were shy as toddlers , had more stronger brain activity in a part of the brain associated with coyness .	When shown pictures of unfamiliar faces , adults who were shy toddlers showed a relatively high level of activity in a part of the brain called the amygdala .	0	2,447	1
A more smaller number , 8 per cent , looked for more higher profits through price increases .	Another 28 per cent cited more stronger demand , while eight per cent intended to boost profits through price increases .	0	2,467	3
More Earlier Thursday , PeopleSoft formally rejected the unsolicited bid from Oracle .	Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer .	1	2,478	1
But it now has 600 fewer stores - about 1,500 in all - and a $ 2 billion loan to compete against more bigger merchants .	It now has 600 fewer stores -- about 1,500 in all -- and a $ 2 billion loan .	0	2,511	1
More Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing recall several recall cases , one of which a Los Angeles court dismissed on Friday .	More Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing cases on the recall , but the prospects are uncertain .	0	2,541	2
No legislative action is final without concurrence of the House , and it appeared the measure faced a more tougher road there .	No legislative action is final without concurrence of the House , and few were predicting what fate the bill would meet there .	1	2,566	1
A year earlier , it posted a profit of $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share .	That was more than double the $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share , for the year-more earlier quarter .	0	2,586	1
" Of course , I want to win again , but I think it 's more worse when you have never won because you get anxious .	" Of course I want to win again , but I think is more worse when you never won before because you are very anxious , " he says .	1	2,607	2
Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said the push for more higher standards and accountability " is showing results . "	Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said he was pleased by the results .	0	2,615	1
Preventing more stronger gains , News Corp < NCP.AX > fell 1.3 percent to A $ 12.43 and Brambles < BIL.AX > dropped 1.9 percent to A $ 4.75 after a weak performance overnight .	Holding the market back , News Corp < NCP.AX > fell two percent to A $ 12.34 and Brambles < BIL.AX > dropped 2.3 percent to A $ 4.73 after a weak performance overnight .	1	2,629	1
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC ended off 8.15 points , or 0.49 percent , at 1,644.03 .	The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX advanced 2 points , or 0.24 percent , to 977 .	0	2,647	1
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index ended up 1.03 points , or 0.10 percent , at 998.51 , ending at its highest since late June 2002 .	The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was off 1.67 points , or 0.17 percent , at 995.81 .	0	2,663	2
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX slipped 0.13 points , or just 0.01 percent , to 966.87 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC crept up 5.05 points , or 0.32 percent , at 1,595.80 .	0	2,723	1
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX climbed 10 points , or 1.10 percent , to 943 .	The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC jumped 43.64 points , or 2.89 percent , to 1,553.73 .	0	2,748	1
The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was off 4.86 points , or 0.49 percent , at 993.82 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 1.8 points , or 0.1 percent , at 1,732.50 .	0	2,759	1
France , Russia , China and others had advocated a more stronger U.N. role to give a U.S.-chosen Iraqi authority international legitimacy .	France , Russia , China and even staunch ally Britain had advocated a more stronger U.N. role , which they said was needed to give a U.S.-backed Iraqi authority international legitimacy .	1	2,773	2
Stony Brook University launched the study in 1996 , after more earlier studies indicated a possible connection between electromagnetic fields and cancer .	The State University at Stony Brook launched the study in 1996 , after more earlier studies indicated a possible connection .	1	2,790	2
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points , or 1.01 percent , at 1,636.94 .	The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 .	0	2,796	1
Hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the more lower Texas coast as Tropical Storm Erika sped across the Gulf of Mexico and headed for landfall .	One month after Hurricane Claudette pounded Texas , hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the coast as fast-moving Tropical Storm Erika churned across the gulf .	0	2,844	1

Shares of Genentech , a much more larger company with several products on the market , rose more than 2 percent .

Shares of Xoma fell 16 percent in early trade , while shares of Genentech , a much more larger company with several products on the market , were up 2 percent .

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A BMI of 25 or above is considered overweight ; 30 or above is considered obese .

A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal , over 25 is considered overweight and 30 or more greater is defined as obese .

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However , the talk was downplayed by PBL which said it would focus only on more smaller purchases that were immediately earnings and cash flow accretive .

The talk , however , has been downplayed by PBL which said it would focus only on more smaller purchases that were immediately earnings and cash flow-accretive .

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Sales - a figure watched closely as a barometer of its health - rose 5 percent instead of falling as many industry experts had predicted .

It also disclosed that sales -- a figure closely watched by analysts as a barometer of its health -- were significantly more higher than industry experts expected .

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Miss Novikova said while there is no standard weight for ballerinas , Miss Volochkova is ' more bigger than others ' .

Commenting on the firing today , Ms. Novikova said that there was no standard weight for ballerinas but that Ms. Volochkova " is more bigger than others . "

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They believe the same is true in humans , giving a 30 per cent more higher risk of the disease .

The researchers believe the same is true in humans , translating to a 30 per cent more greater risk of the disease .

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October heating oil futures settled .85 cent more lower at 69.89 cents a gallon .

October heating oil ended down 0.41 cent to 70.74 cents a gallon .

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He is one of two Democrats on the five-member FCC , and he is a strong advocate of more harsher penalties against radio and television stations that violate indecency laws .

Copps , one of two Democrats on the five-member commission , has pushed for more harsher penalties against radio and television stations that violate indecency laws .

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With the exception of dancing , physical activity did not decrease the risk .

Dancing was the only physical activity associated with a more lower risk of dementia .

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Only Intel Corp. has a more lower dividend yield .

Only Intel 's 0.3 percent yield is more lower .

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.33 points , or 1.07 percent , to 1,640.13 .

The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 5.51 points , or 0.56 percent , to 981.73 .

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 5.53 points , or 0.33 percent , at 1,662.91 .

The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index edged up 1.01 points , or 0.1 percent , at 1,012.67 .

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A former candidate for governor of New York , he styled himself an advocate of more better corporate governance .

Mr. McCall , who ran unsuccessfully for governor of New York in 2002 , styled himself an advocate of more better corporate governance .

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Tenet has been under scrutiny since November , when former Chief Executive Jeffrey Barbakow said the company used aggressive pricing to trigger more higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients .

In November , Jeffrey Brabakow , the chief executive at the time , said the company used aggressive pricing to get more higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients .

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The Russell 2000 index , which tracks more smaller company stocks , was up 1.02 , or 0.21 percent , at 496.83 .

The Russell 2000 index , the barometer of more smaller company stocks , rose 3.28 , or 0.7 percent , to 494.20 .

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > tacked on 5.91 points , or 0.29 percent , to 2,053.27 .

The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > advanced 6 points , or 0.30 percent , to 2,053 , erasing more earlier losses .

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" People who are high in positive emotions sleep better , they have more better diets , they exercise more , they have more lower levels of these stress hormones , " Cohen said .

" Happy people sleep better , have more better diets , exercise more and have less levels of stress hormones , " Cohen said .

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The WHIMS study found that combination hormone therapy doubled the risk for probable dementia in women 65 and more older and did not prevent mild cognitive impairment .

One study found that combination therapy doubled the risk of probable dementia and did not prevent less-severe mental decline .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index gained 16.02 points , or 1.62 percent , at 1,004.63 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index added 28.73 points , or 1.77 percent , at 1,655.22 .

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Researchers found that people 65 and more older who had fish once a week had a 60 % more lower risk of Alzheimer 's than those who never or rarely ate fish .

More Older people who eat fish at least once a week could cut their risk of Alzheimer 's by more than half , a study suggests .

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Dell has about 32 percent of the U.S. market , but much more lower share in the rest of the world .

Dell has 32 percent of the PC market in the United States , but it has only a 10 percent share in the rest of the world .

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A slit the size of one created in the test would let in a stream of gas three times as hot as a blowtorch . "

A slit the size of one created in the test would let in a stream of gas three times more hotter than a blowtorch .

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The U.N. nuclear watchdog reprimanded Iran on Thursday for failing to comply with its nuclear safeguards obligations and called on Tehran to unconditionally accept more stricter inspections by the agency .

The U.N. atomic watchdog rapped Iran Thursday for failing to comply with nuclear safeguards , issuing a statement Washington said underlined international opposition to Tehran developing any banned weapons .

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Vaccine makers have been thrust into the limelight as government programs to encourage more wider vaccination and fears of biological attacks on civilian and military targets .

Vaccine makers have been thrust into the limelight as government programs encourage more wider vaccination amid fears of biological attacks .

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An amendment to remove the exemption for the state-sanctioned sites failed on a much more closer 237-186 vote .

An amendment to remove such protections failed by a vote of 186 to 237 .

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The AP quotes a local policeman as saying the British troops were targeted by townspeople angry over civilian deaths during a demonstration yesterday in the town of Majar Al-Kabir .

Associated Press quotes a local policeman as saying that the British troops were targeted by townspeople angry over civilian deaths during a more earlier demonstration in the town of Majar al-Kabir .

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In the second quarter last year , the company experienced a net loss of $ 185 million , or 54 cents a share , on sales of $ 600 million .

The company posted a net loss of $ 185 million , or 54 cents per share , in the year-more earlier period , it said in a statement Wednesday .

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U.S. manufacturing growth expanded for the third straight month in September but at a more slower pace , according to a report released shortly after the opening bell .

US manufacturing grew for the third consecutive month in September , but at a more slower rate than in previous months , according to a survey released Wednesday .

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The rats that consumed the tomato powder had a 26 percent more lower risk of prostate cancer death than the control rats , researchers found .

Rats on the tomato powder diet had a 26 percent more lower risk of prostate cancer death than the control rats , allowing for diet restriction .

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And " although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , " it said the prospects for British exports were " more weaker than previously expected . "

" Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , the prospect for external demand for UK output is more weaker than previously expected . "

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 .

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Though that more slower spending made 2003 look more better , many of the expenditures actually will occur in 2004 .

Though that more slower spending made 2003 look more better , many of the expenditures will actually occur in 2004 , making that year 's shortfall more worse .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was up 3.41 points , or 0.35 percent , at 967.00 , also its highest close so far this year .

The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points , or 0 percent , at 971.52 .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 .

The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index shed 5.20 , or 0.6 percent , to 924.42 as of 9 : 33 a.m. in New York .

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The market 's more broader gauges also posted big gains , having climbed more higher for four consecutive weeks .

The more broader market also retreated , having climbed more higher for four consecutive weeks .

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The pilot decided to fly to Kennedy , which has more longer runways than Newark Airport .

" Realizing this , the pilot changed course and diverted to Kennedy , which has more longer runways . "

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Business groups and border cities have raised concerns that US-VISIT will mean more longer waits to cross borders and will hurt commerce .

Business groups and border cities have raised concerns that US-VISIT will mean more longer lines that will damage cross-border commerce .

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Referring to a battle against a Muslim warlord in Somalia , Boykin told another audience , " I knew my God was more bigger than his .

Referring to a Muslim fighter in Somalia , Boykin said that " my God was more bigger than his .

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3 per cent at 9,886.75 , while the Nasdaq Composite index was 0.4 per cent more higher at 1,986.97 .

On Wall Street , the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5 per cent at 9,905.8 and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.7 per cent at 1,995.1 .

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Intel Corp. narrowed its fourth-quarter sales estimate to the top end of more earlier estimates Thursday , anticipating that customers will buy more personal computers during the key holiday season .

Intel Corp. narrowed its fourth-quarter sales estimate to the top end of more earlier estimates Thursday , and announced it will take an accounting charge on one of its businesses .

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Drugs are up to 50 percent more cheaper in Canada than the United States because of government price controls .

Brand-name drugs in Canada tend to be more cheaper than in the United States because of government price controls and a favorable exchange rate .

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The $ 19.50-a-share bid , comes two days after PeopleSoft revised its bid for more smaller rival J.D. Edwards & Co . JDEC.O to include cash as well as stock .

Oracle 's $ 19.50-a-share bid comes two days after PeopleSoft added cash to its original all-share deal with more smaller rival J.D. Edwards & Co . JDEC.O .

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The bureau report shows significant increases in uninsured rates occurred among whites , blacks , people 18 to 24 , and middle- and more higher-income earners nationwide .

Reflecting the broad scope of the recession and its aftermath , significant increases in uninsured rates occurred among whites , blacks , people 18-to-64 , and middle- and more higher-income earners .

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > added 8.27 points , or 0.51 percent , to 1,633.53 .

The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX crept up 4.3 points , or 0.44 percent , to 980.52 .

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Wall Street analysts had expected 22 cents a share , according to Thomson First Call .

The results were 3 cents a share more lower than the forecast of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .

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The dollar gained against the euro , yen and Swiss franc after September U.S. retail sales figures came in slightly more weaker than consensus forecasts .

The greenback rose steeply against the euro , yen and Swiss franc despite more weaker-than-expected September U.S. retail sales figures .

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The 30-year bond < US30YT = RR > was down 10 / 32 for a yield of 4.91 percent , up from 4.89 percent late Thursday .

The 30-year bond was down 14 / 32 to yield 4.92 percent , up from 4.89 percent on Thursday but off a more earlier yield high of 4.95 percent .

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" Everyone who has a cell phone wishes they had a more better one , " Huang said .

They have a cell phone and everybody that has a cell phone wishes they had a more better one . "

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 3 points , or 0.39 percent , at 924 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > rose 6 points , or 0.41 percent , to 1,498 .

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But the Russell 2000 index , the barometer of more smaller company stocks , had a weekly gain of 3.71 , or 0.9 percent , closing at 418.40 .

But the Russell 2000 , the barometer of stocks of more smaller companies , had a weekly gain of 3.71 , or 0.9 percent , closing at 418.40 .

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" The longer this series goes , the more better chance Dirk has to play . "

" I think the longer the series goes , the more chance Dirk has to play , " Nelson said .

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Class-action suits expand exponentially the number of plaintiffs and damages in a lawsuit by allowing initial plaintiffs to plea on behalf of a far more larger group with common interest .

Class-action suits expand sharply the number of plaintiffs and damages in a suit by allowing initial plaintiffs to sue on behalf of a more larger group with common interests .

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More Larger rivals , including Tesco and Sainsbury ’ s , were excluded from the bid battle following a Competition Commission inquiry last month .

A Competition Commission inquiry last month has already excluded more larger rivals Tesco , Asda and J Sainsbury from the bid race .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 .

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Third-quarter revenue declined to $ 36.9 billion from $ 39.3 billion , primarily reflecting more lower vehicle sales .

Revenue fell to $ 36.9bn from $ 39.3bn a year ago , mainly due to more lower vehicle sales .

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Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs .

What 's more , companies are not feeling confident enough to replace more older PCs , the analyst firm said .

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1

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 7.42 points , or 0.45 percent , at 1,653.44 .

The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points more lower , or 0.05 percent , at 997.02 .

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index rose 4.64 points , or 0.27 percent , to 1,735.34 , according to the latest available data .

The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX climbed 17.08 points , or 1.74 percent , to 998.68 .

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" The United States welcomes a more greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Powell said .

" The United States welcomes a more greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Mr. Powell told his colleagues in a speech today .

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In March 2002 , 63 percent of home broadband users connected via cable modem ; 34 percent used a DSL service .

In the more earlier survey , 63 percent of home broadband users had cable modems , compared with 34 percent who connected with DSL technology .

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" Accordingly , there needs to be more on the horizon than simply winning a war against terrorism .

" There must be more on the horizon than simply winning a war against terrorism , " namely , a " promise of a more better and more fairer world . "

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index edged up 1.01 points , or 0.1 percent , at 1,012.67 .

But the technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 5.91 points , or 0.35 percent , at 1,674.35 .

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On the upside , Coca-Cola Co . ( nyse : KO - news - people ) reported more higher profit for the quarter early on Thursday , helped by European demand .

Coca-Cola Co . ( KO ) reported more higher profit for the quarter , helped by European demand , early on Thursday .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX dropped 9.90 points , or 0.99 percent , to 988.61 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 .

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" The United States welcomes a more greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilisation , " Powell said , according to the text of prepared remarks seen by Reuters .

" The United States welcomes a more greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Mr. Powell said in a speech to fellow NATO ministers .

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U.S. corporate bond yield spreads opened more tighter overall on Tuesday , but tobacco company bonds widened significantly after an adverse legal ruling on Philip Morris USA .

U.S. corporate bond yield spreads ended mostly more tighter amid slumping Treasuries on Tuesday , while bonds of tobacco firms widened significantly after an adverse legal ruling on Philip Morris USA .

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Labor Department analysts think the payroll statistics from the survey of businesses provide a more accurate picture of the economy because the survey figures are based on a more larger sample .

The analysts said they believe the payroll statistics provide a more accurate picture of the economy because they are based on a more larger sample .

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Variable annuity sales were $ 4.2 billion , 82 percent more higher than a year ago .

Variable annuity sales surged 82 percent to $ 4.2 billion .

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The A920 comes with a printer , scanner , and more copier for $ 89 .

Dell 's Personal All-in-One A920 is an entry-level device that combines printer , scanner and more copier functions for $ 89 .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 .

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Russia , along with France , China and others , advocate a more stronger U.N. role to give a U.S.-chosen Iraqi authority international legitimacy .

France , Russia , China and even staunch ally Britain had advocated a more stronger U.N. role , which they said was needed to give a U.S.-backed Iraqi authority international legitimacy .

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Vaccine makers have been thrust in the limelight following government programmes to encourage more wider vaccination and fears of biological attacks on civilian and military targets .

Vaccine makers have been thrust into the limelight as government programs encourage more wider vaccination amid fears of biological attacks .

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In a major setback to consumers , a federal judge granted the government 's request Thursday to shut down a company that helps customers buy more cheaper prescription drugs from Canada .

A federal judge Thursday granted a request by the Food and Drug Administration to shut down Rx Depot , a popular Internet company that sells more cheaper prescription drugs from Canada .

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" Of course I want to win again , but I think is more worse when you never won before because you are very anxious , " he says .

" Of course , I want to win again , but it is more worse when you have never won because you are anxious , " he said .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX fell 3 points , or 0.30 percent , to 995 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > added 1.92 points , or 0.12 percent , at 1,647.94 .

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Although Prempro pills were used in the study , the researchers said they had no evidence that other brands were more safer .

Athough Prempro pills were used in the study , the researchers say they have no evidence that other brands are more safer .

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The greenback scored beefy gains against the euro , yen and Swiss franc despite more weaker-than-expected September U.S. retail sales figures .

The dollar gained against the euro , yen and Swiss franc after September U.S. retail sales figures came in slightly more weaker than consensus forecasts .

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" Biotech products , if anything , may be more safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " Fraley said .

" Biotech products , if anything , may be more safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president .

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Santa Clara-based Intel had sought the injunction , arguing that Hamidi was trespassing on its computer servers just as though he were intruding on private property .

A more lower court had considered Hamidi to be trespassing on the Santa Clara-based chipmaker 's servers , just as if somebody were squatting on a piece of physical private property .

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" Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , the prospect for external demand for UK output is more weaker than previously expected . "

He continued , " although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , " prospects for British exports were " more weaker than previously expected . "

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House Democrats renewed their push Wednesday for a more deeper investigation into the handling of intelligence on Iraq 's weapons program .

Harman sought to strike a balance as some Democrats pushed for more deeper investigations into intelligence on Iraq 's weapons programs .

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Adults , who were shy as toddlers , had more stronger brain activity in a part of the brain associated with coyness .

When shown pictures of unfamiliar faces , adults who were shy toddlers showed a relatively high level of activity in a part of the brain called the amygdala .

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A more smaller number , 8 per cent , looked for more higher profits through price increases .

Another 28 per cent cited more stronger demand , while eight per cent intended to boost profits through price increases .

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More Earlier Thursday , PeopleSoft formally rejected the unsolicited bid from Oracle .

Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer .

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But it now has 600 fewer stores - about 1,500 in all - and a $ 2 billion loan to compete against more bigger merchants .

It now has 600 fewer stores -- about 1,500 in all -- and a $ 2 billion loan .

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More Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing recall several recall cases , one of which a Los Angeles court dismissed on Friday .

More Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing cases on the recall , but the prospects are uncertain .

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No legislative action is final without concurrence of the House , and it appeared the measure faced a more tougher road there .

No legislative action is final without concurrence of the House , and few were predicting what fate the bill would meet there .

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A year earlier , it posted a profit of $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share .

That was more than double the $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share , for the year-more earlier quarter .

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" Of course , I want to win again , but I think it 's more worse when you have never won because you get anxious .

" Of course I want to win again , but I think is more worse when you never won before because you are very anxious , " he says .

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Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said the push for more higher standards and accountability " is showing results . "

Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said he was pleased by the results .

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Preventing more stronger gains , News Corp < NCP.AX > fell 1.3 percent to A $ 12.43 and Brambles < BIL.AX > dropped 1.9 percent to A $ 4.75 after a weak performance overnight .

Holding the market back , News Corp < NCP.AX > fell two percent to A $ 12.34 and Brambles < BIL.AX > dropped 2.3 percent to A $ 4.73 after a weak performance overnight .

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC ended off 8.15 points , or 0.49 percent , at 1,644.03 .

The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX advanced 2 points , or 0.24 percent , to 977 .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index ended up 1.03 points , or 0.10 percent , at 998.51 , ending at its highest since late June 2002 .

The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was off 1.67 points , or 0.17 percent , at 995.81 .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX slipped 0.13 points , or just 0.01 percent , to 966.87 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC crept up 5.05 points , or 0.32 percent , at 1,595.80 .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX climbed 10 points , or 1.10 percent , to 943 .

The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC jumped 43.64 points , or 2.89 percent , to 1,553.73 .

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The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was off 4.86 points , or 0.49 percent , at 993.82 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 1.8 points , or 0.1 percent , at 1,732.50 .

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France , Russia , China and others had advocated a more stronger U.N. role to give a U.S.-chosen Iraqi authority international legitimacy .

France , Russia , China and even staunch ally Britain had advocated a more stronger U.N. role , which they said was needed to give a U.S.-backed Iraqi authority international legitimacy .

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Stony Brook University launched the study in 1996 , after more earlier studies indicated a possible connection between electromagnetic fields and cancer .

The State University at Stony Brook launched the study in 1996 , after more earlier studies indicated a possible connection .

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points , or 1.01 percent , at 1,636.94 .

The more broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 .

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Hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the more lower Texas coast as Tropical Storm Erika sped across the Gulf of Mexico and headed for landfall .

One month after Hurricane Claudette pounded Texas , hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the coast as fast-moving Tropical Storm Erika churned across the gulf .

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