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The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI slipped 9.54 points , or 0.1 percent , at 9,558.92 . | The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average eased 44 points , or 0.47 percent , to 9,543 , after scoring five consecutive up sessions . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,004 |
Earlier on Monday , Grant Thornton SpA repeated previous statements that it was " a victim of fraudulent action " . | Grant Thornton claims that it too was the “ victim ” of a fraud . | 1equivalent
| 1,006 |
The winner of this year 's Most Popular New Talent Logie , Goodrem first went to a specialist on Monday feeling tired and unwell . | She first went to a specialist for initial tests last Monday , feeling tired and unwell . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,007 |
All three were studied for fingerprints , DNA and other traces of evidence , but prosecutors have not yet testified to what , if anything , they yielded . | All three were studied for fingerprints , DNA and other traces of evidence , but there has been no testimony yet about what the tests might have yielded . | 1equivalent
| 1,008 |
Cambone said U.S forces found the tractor-trailer April 19 at a Kurdish checkpoint near the city of Mosul in northern Iraq . | Kurdish forces at a checkpoint near Mosul in northern Iraq seized the trailer on April 19 . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,009 |
Sony Ericsson also said it would shut down its GSM / UMTS R & D center in Munich , Germany , to increase profitability . | Sony Ericsson also said it plans to close its R & D site in Munich , Germany , for GSM and UMTS handsets . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,010 |
J.D. Edwards shareholders will receive 0.86 of a share of PeopleSoft for each share of J.D. Edwards . | Shareholders will get 0.86 PeopleSoft share , or $ 13.11 , for each J.D. Edwards share , based on recent trading prices . | 1equivalent
| 1,011 |
That failure to act contributed to September the 11th and the failure to act today continues ( to put ) Americans in a vulnerable circumstance , " Graham said . | " That failure to act contributed to September 11 and the failure to act today continues [ to put ] Americans in a vulnerable circumstance , " said Graham . | 1equivalent
| 1,012 |
The Intel C + + Compiler for Platform Builder for Microsoft .NET is available for the suggested list price of $ 1,499 and is intended for OEM and system integrator use . | The Intel C + + Compiler for Platform Builder for Microsoft Windows CE.Net is available for $ 1,499 and is intended for use by device manufacturers and systems integrators . | 1equivalent
| 1,013 |
" There were , " said board member and Nobel-prize winning Stanford physicist Douglas Osheroff , " some extremely bad decisions . | Board member Douglas Osheroff , a Nobel-prize winning Stanford physicist , said : " There were some extremely bad decisions . | 1equivalent
| 1,014 |
He later learned that the incident was caused by the Concorde 's sonic boom . | He later found out the alarming incident had been caused by Concorde 's powerful sonic boom . | 1equivalent
| 1,015 |
Zulifquar Ali , a worshiper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers first targeted the mosque 's guards . | Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's guards . | 1equivalent
| 1,016 |
He said the problem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet is cleared to fly again . | He said the prob lem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet flies again . | 1equivalent
| 1,017 |
Doctors would face fines and up to two years in prison for performing the procedure , except as a lifesaving step . | Physicians who perform the procedure would face up to two years in prison , under the bill . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,018 |
" We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attack , " Barbara Comstock said . | " We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attacks , " said Barbara Comstock , Ashcroft 's press secretary . | 1equivalent
| 1,020 |
Since March 11 , when the market 's major indices were at their lowest levels since hitting multi-year lows in October , the tech-laden Nasdaq has climbed nearly 20 per cent . | Since March 11 , when the markets major indexes were at their lowest levels since hitting multiyear lows in October , the tech-laden Nasdaq has climbed nearly 20 percent . | 1equivalent
| 1,021 |
The two men , whose names were not released , both were using Pakistani passports and were seen together at the airport earlier in the evening , police said . | The men had Pakistani passports and reportedly were seen together at the airport earlier in the evening , law enforcement sources said . | 1equivalent
| 1,022 |
" We 've put a lot of effort and energy into improving our patching progress , probably later than we should have . | " We have put a lot of energy into patching , later than we should have , " he said . | 1equivalent
| 1,023 |
Rebels sought to consolidate their grip on a troubled northeastern Congolese town Tuesday after a week of fighting that killed at least 112 people . | Rebels consolidated their grip on a troubled northeastern Congolese town Tuesday as residents identified at least 112 dead after a week of fighting . | 1equivalent
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This was around the time Congress was debating a resolution granting the President broad authority to wage war . | Within four days , the House and Senate overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution granting the president authority to go to war . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,025 |
After their arrests , the men told investigators they paid to be smuggled into Blaine , Wash . , from Canada last month , two sources said . | After their arrests , the men told investigators they paid to be smuggled into the United States from Canada last month . | 1equivalent
| 1,026 |
But Adora Obi Nweze , the NAACP state president , said the state only tried to prove its conclusion of suicide , rather than consider the possibility of murder . | Adora Obi Nweze , the NAACP state president , said the state has refused to consider the possibility of murder . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,027 |
" We can 't change the past , but we can do a lot about the future , " Sheehan said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon . | " We can 't change the past , but we can do a lot about the future , " Sheehan said hours after arriving in Phoenix . | 1equivalent
| 1,028 |
Subsequently , some bondholders have filed suit to block the exchange offer . | Bondholders of Mirant Americas Generation subsequently filed suit against Mirant seeking to block the exchange offer . | 1equivalent
| 1,029 |
Officer Evans did not respond to requests for an interview last week . | Officer Evans had declined written and telephone requests for an interview . | 1equivalent
| 1,030 |
Sixty players and five coaches from the school attended the training camp in August in Preston Park , about 125 miles north of Philadelphia . | Sixty players and five coaches from Mepham High School in Bellmore , Long Island attended the training camp in August . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,031 |
The official would not name the leakers for the record and said he had no indication that Mr Bush knew about the calls . | The official would not name the leakers for the record and would not name the journalists . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,032 |
In his new position , Dynes will earn $ 395,000 , a significant increase over Atkinson 's salary of $ 361,400 . | Dynes will be paid $ 395,000 a year ; Atkinson 's salary is $ 361,400 . | 1equivalent
| 1,033 |
Schering-Plough shares fell 72 cents to close at $ 18.34 on the New York Stock Exchange . | The shares fell 72 cents , or 3.8 percent , to $ 18.34 Monday on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
| 1,034 |
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other top Pentagon officials downplayed Wallace 's comments . | The Defence Secretary , Donald Rumsfeld , and other top Pentagon officials played down his comments . | 1equivalent
| 1,035 |
One , Fort Carson-based Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , was on his way home to attend his mother 's funeral in Pennsylvania , relatives said . | Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , was coming home from Iraq to bury his mother in Pennsylvania . | 1equivalent
| 1,037 |
And " although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , " it said the prospects for British exports were " weaker than previously expected . " | " Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , the prospect for external demand for UK output is weaker than previously expected . " | 1equivalent
| 1,038 |
Israel 's defense minister on Sunday raised the specter of an Israeli invasion in the Gaza Strip , where Palestinian militants already face a deadly air campaign . | Shaul Mofaz , Israel 's Defence Minister , raised the prospect of a ground offensive into the Gaza Strip , in addition to a growing air campaign to assassinate Hamas militants . | 1equivalent
| 1,040 |
The 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 . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,041 |
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries defied expectations on Wednesday and lowered its output ceiling by 900,000 barrels a day to 24.5 million barrels starting in November . | The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries decided yesterday to lower its output ceiling by 900,000 barrels a day to 24.5 million barrels starting in November . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,042 |
Though that slower spending made 2003 look better , many of the expenditures actually will occur in 2004 . | Though that slower spending made 2003 look better , many of the expenditures will actually occur in 2004 , making that year 's shortfall worse . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,043 |
But Odette is the first to form over the Caribbean Sea in December , the Center said . | It is the first named storm to develop in the Caribbean in December . | 1equivalent
| 1,044 |
Announced last week , Apple 's iTunes Music Store has sold over 1 million songs in the first week , the company announced on Monday . | Apple Computer 's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation , the company said Monday . | 1equivalent
| 1,045 |
" Such communication will help adult smokers make more informed choices , " company vice president Richard Verheij told a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee at a separate hearing . | " Such communication will help adult smokers make more informed choices , " company vice president Richard Verheij told a separate hearing , before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee . | 1equivalent
| 1,046 |
The dollar was last at $ 1.1149 to the euro , close to its strongest level since April 30 . | The dollar pushed as high as $ 1.1115 to the euro in early trade , extending Tuesday 's one percent rally to hit its strongest level since April 30 . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,047 |
After their arrests , the men told investigators they paid to be smuggled into the United States from Canada last month . | After their arrests , sources said the men admitted they were smuggled into Washington state from Canada in July . | 1equivalent
| 1,048 |
The Production Index rose by 1.4 percentage points from 51.5 percent in May to 52.9 percent in June . | The production index rose to 52.9 percent from 51.5 percent in May . | 1equivalent
| 1,049 |
Germany , another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council , has moved closer to the United States , and did not insist on a timetable Monday . | Germany , another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council , in recent weeks has moved closer to Washington and did not insist on a timetable . | 1equivalent
| 1,051 |
Power5 , like Power4 , includes two processor cores in a single slice of silicon . | Like the Power4 , the Power5 contains two processor cores on one chip . | 1equivalent
| 1,052 |
She said in 2003 , not one U.S. state had an obesity rate below 15 percent . | She said in 2003 , not one American state had an obesity level less than 15 percent of the population . | 1equivalent
| 1,053 |
Special , sensitive light sensors pick up the telltale glow , he said . | A sensitive light detector then looks for the telltale blue glow . | 1equivalent
| 1,054 |
The federal government is approving new pesticides without basic information such as whether they harm children , says Canada 's environment commissioner . | The federal government is approving new pesticides without even knowing whether they pose a threat to children , Canada 's environment watchdog warned yesterday . | 1equivalent
| 1,055 |
In September 2002 , the nearby Gard region was hit by similar floods . | In September 2002 , floods in the Gard region killed 23 people . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,056 |
Overall , 83 percent of women washed up , compared with 74 percent of men . | But in San Francisco , 80 percent of men and only 59 percent of women washed their hands . | 1equivalent
| 1,057 |
Analysts had expected 53 cents a share , according to research firm Thomson First Call . | Home Depot is expected to report earnings per share of 46 cents for the third quarter , according to Thomson First Call . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,058 |
The number of people in the UK infected by HIV , the virus that causes Aids , increased by almost 20 per cent last year to nearly 50,000 . | The global epidemic of HIV , the virus that causes Aids , is tightening its grip on Britain with a record number of new cases diagnosed last year . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,059 |
But stocks have rallied sharply over the past 3-1 / 2 months amid hopes for an economic rebound later this year . | But stocks have roared higher in the past 3-1 / 2 months amid hopes for an economic rebound . | 1equivalent
| 1,060 |
" Spring has arrived in Estonia -- we 're back in Europe , " Prime Minister Juhan Parts told a news conference on Sunday . | " Spring has arrived in Estonia - we 're back in Europe , " Juhan Parts , prime minister , told a news conference last night . | 1equivalent
| 1,061 |
AMD will own a 60 percent interest in the new company and Fujitsu owns 40 percent . | Fujitsu will own 40 percent of the company , which will be headquartered in Sunnyvale , Calif . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,062 |
He was then given leave to appeal against the sentence to the Supreme Court of Appeal . | He was given leave to appeal against part of his conviction and sentence . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,063 |
Songs can be burned to CDs , but the same playlist can only be burned up to five times - Apple 's puts the limit at ten burns . | Tracks can be burned to CDs , but the same playlist may only be burned up to five times . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,064 |
SSE shares were little changed , up 0.3 percent at 654 pence by 1018 GMT , but analysts welcomed the move . | SSE shares were unchanged at 652 pence by 0835 GMT but analysts welcomed the deal . | 1equivalent
| 1,065 |
Shares of EDS gained $ 1.49 , or 6.6 percent , to $ 23.999 early Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange . | Shares were off 30 cents , or 1.3 percent , at $ 22.58 on Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,066 |
The deficit is still expected to top $ 500 billion in 2004 -- even with an improving economy . | But Mr. Bolten cautioned that the deficit was still likely to exceed $ 500 billion in the 2004 fiscal year . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,068 |
" As a responsible leader we feel it necessary to make these changes because online chat services are increasingly being misused , " Microsoft told the BBC . | " As a responsible leader we felt it necessary to make these changes because online chat services are increasingly being misused , " stated Gillian Kent , director at MSN UK . | 1equivalent
| 1,070 |
We have already found two trailers , both of which we believe were used for the manufacture of biological weapons . | We have already found two trailers that we and the Americans believe were used for chemical and biological weapons . " | 1equivalent
| 1,071 |
America Online last quarter lost 846,000 dial-up subscribers . | No wonder AOL lost 846,000 subscribers last quarter . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,072 |
Governor Gray Davis estimated yesterday that the fires could cost nearly $ 2 billion . | State officials estimated the cost at nearly $ 2 billion . | 1equivalent
| 1,074 |
None of the Prairie Plant Systems marijuana can be distributed until the document is made available , she said . | None of Prairie Plant 's marijuana can be distributed until the Health Canada 's user manual is made available , she said . | 1equivalent
| 1,075 |
He left the ship after the collision , went to his home , and attempted suicide . | Captain Smith left the ferry terminal after the crash , went to his home and attempted suicide . | 1equivalent
| 1,077 |
He reportedly claims Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had made a deal with him to keep his guns while Harold Keke 's group was armed . | He was reported as saying Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had made a deal with him to keep his guns while notorious warlord Harold Keke 's group was armed . | 1equivalent
| 1,078 |
" The woman was taken to New Charing Cross Hospital by ambulance and her condition is critical . | She was taken to Charing Cross Hospital , where she remained critically ill last night . | 1equivalent
| 1,079 |
If sufficient evidence exists at the end of what is expected to be a five-day hearing , Peterson will be held for trial on the charges . | If the judge decides that is so at the end of what is expected to be a five-day hearing , Peterson will be held for trial on the charges . | 1equivalent
| 1,081 |
They returned in 1999 after rebel raids on a neighboring Russian region and a series of deadly apartment-building bombings that were blamed on the rebels . | In 1999 , troops returned after rebel raids on a neighbouring Russian region and a series of deadly apartment-house bombings in Russian cities that were blamed on the rebels . | 1equivalent
| 1,082 |
Tropical Storm Claudette continued its slow churn toward the Texas coast early Sunday , with forecasters expecting the plodding storm system to make landfall as a hurricane by early Tuesday . | Tropical Storm Claudette headed for the Texas coast Saturday , with forecasters saying the sluggish storm system could reach hurricane strength before landfall early Tuesday . | 1equivalent
| 1,084 |
" Everything is going to move everywhere , " Doug Feith , undersecretary of defence for policy , said in an interview . | " Everything is going to move everywhere , " Douglas J. Feith , undersecretary of defence force policy , is quoted as saying . | 1equivalent
| 1,085 |
According to Sanmina-SCI , Newisys , based in Austin , Texas , will become a wholly-owned subsidiary . | Newisys , an Austin , Texas , startup headed by former IBM and Dell execs , will become a wholly-owned subsidiary . | 1equivalent
| 1,086 |
Several black Democratic leaders were attempting to arrange a meeting with DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs . | Black Democratic leaders were trying to arrange a meeting with Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs of 10 minority staffers at party headquarters . | 1equivalent
| 1,087 |
The company 's shares fell 3.6 percent to close at $ 66.89 on the Nasdaq . | Shares of Express Scripts ESRX.O fell about 4 percent to $ 66.73 on the Nasdaq in late morning trade . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,088 |
The Emeryville-based toy company filed suit Friday in federal court in Wilmington , Del . , claiming Fisher-Price is violating its 1998 patent on interactive learning books for toddlers and preschoolers . | The Emeryville-based toy company filed suit Friday claiming Fisher-Price is violating its 1998 patent on interactive-learning books for toddlers and preschoolers . | 1equivalent
| 1,089 |
They also drafted a non-binding priorities list specifying that a quarter of it may be used to reduce planned 5 percent cuts in fees paid to health-care providers . | They also drafted a nonbinding priorities list specifying that one-quarter may be used to reduce planned cuts of 5 percent in fees paid to health care providers . | 1equivalent
| 1,090 |
The Thomson First Call consensus was for earnings of 19 cents a share . | Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call had expected earnings of 19 cents per share in the third quarter . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,091 |
Mr Hadley , who has a new partner and child , said : " I am absolutely delighted . | In a statement issued by his solicitors , Mr Hadley said : " I am absolutely delighted with the outcome of proceedings . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,092 |
" I love the Catholic Church with all my heart , mind , soul and strength , " said Troy , who spoke quickly but in a steady voice . | " I love the Catholic Church with all my heart , mind , soul and strength , " he said . | 1equivalent
| 1,093 |
A divided Supreme Court ruled that Congress can force the nation 's public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters . | The Supreme Court said Monday the government can require public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters , rejecting librarians ' complaints that the law amounts to censorship . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,095 |
Under NASD regulations , Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel . | The analyst , already let go by Merrill , can request a hearing before a NASD panel . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,096 |
" We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attacks , " said Barbara Comstock , Ashcroft 's press secretary . | " We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attack , " said Barbara Comstock , Justice Department spokeswoman . | 1equivalent
| 1,097 |
One man died and 15 others were hospitalized after drinking tainted coffee following the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden . | The victims drank tainted coffee after the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,098 |
The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 98.74 points , or 1.12 percent , to 8,949.00 . | The city index outperformed the Dow Jones industrial average , which rose 2.9 percent during the four-day trading week . | 0not_equivalent
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Analysts ' consensus estimate from Thomson First Call was for a loss of $ 2.08 a share , excluding one-time items . | The estimate of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call was for a loss of $ 2.75 a share . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,100 |
He blamed guerrillas from the Taliban regime ousted in late 2001 and said it was possible the bomber died in the blast . | He blamed the blast on guerillas from the Taliban regime overthrown in late 2001 and said it was possible the bomber was killed in the blast . | 1equivalent
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Responding later , Edward Skyler , a spokesman for the mayor , said , " The comptroller 's statements , while noteworthy for their sensationalism , bear no relation to the facts . | Jordan Barowitz , a spokesman for Republican Mayor Michael Bloomberg said : " The Comptroller 's statements , while noteworthy for their sensationalism , bear no relation to the facts . " | 0not_equivalent
| 1,103 |
Hannum was five and a half months pregnant when her mother died . | In her testimony , Kate Hannum said she was 5 1 / 2 months pregnant when her mother was killed . | 1equivalent
| 1,104 |
Goold said reporters ' calls to Peterson may have been monitored . | Prosecutors said interviews Peterson gave reporters may have been monitored in case the fertilizer salesman confessed . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,105 |
The state 's population was 6,080,485 in 2000 , according to the U.S. census . | Between 1960 and 2000 , however , the state 's population grew by 30.4 percent to 6,080,485 . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,106 |
The other 18 people in the building , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend , were not injured , police spokesman Don Aaron said . | The other 18 people inside the building - two visitors and 16 employees , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend - escaped unharmed , Aaron said . | 1equivalent
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He also accused royal courtiers of poisoning the brothers ’ “ little minds ” . | He said the royal family has poisoned the princes ' " little minds . " | 1equivalent
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The total for the Johnny Depp swashbuckler rose to $ 232.8 million . | Its cumulative total is $ 232.8 million , heading for $ 275 million . | 0not_equivalent
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I would like to congratulate Russia on the successful World Climate Change Conference last week . | Momentous happenings at the World Climate Conference in Moscow last week . | 0not_equivalent
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At least seven other governments have signed agreements , but have asked not to have them publicized . | Egypt , Mongolia , the Seychelles , Tunisia and at least three other governments have signed unpublicized agreements . | 0not_equivalent
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The G + J executive was testifying in Manhattan 's State Supreme Court where O 'Donnell and G + J are suing each other for breach of contract . | He spoke in Manhattan 's State Supreme Court , where O 'Donnell and G + J sued each other for breach of contract . | 1equivalent
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By 10 p.m. , Claudette was centered about 320 miles east of Brownsville , with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph , 9 mph shy of hurricane strength . | Early Monday , the center of Claudette was about 300 miles east of Brownsville , with maximum sustained wind blowing at 65 mph , 9 mph shy of hurricane strength . | 1equivalent
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Jim Furyk celebrated his first Father 's Day as a father by winning his first major golf championship . | His first Father 's Day as a dad , his first major as a champion . | 1equivalent
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" We must not engage in borough warfare , " Thompson testified at a budget hearing by the City Council 's Finance Committee . | " We must not engage in borough warfare , " the Comptroller William Thompson told the Council , according to his written testimony . | 1equivalent
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The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index slipped 3.14 points , or 0.29 percent , to 1,071.99 . | The Standard & Poor 's retail index < .RLX > was up more than 1.5 percent . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,119 |