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Freetown is home to Fourah Bay College, the oldest university in West Africa, founded in 1827.
[ "Fourah Bay College is the oldest university in West Africa. It was created in 1827 and is located in Freetown." ]
She made her debut in Series 3's "Smith and Jones", broadcast in the UK on 31 March 2007.
[ "She starred in Series 3's \"Smith and Jones.\" It was broadcast in the UK in 2007." ]
Lyndon B. Johnson's speech outlining his Great Society program also occurred at UM.
[ "Lyndon B. Johnson's speech about his Great Society program also took place at UM." ]
Oyez derives from the Anglo-Norman word for listen.
[ "Oyez comes from the Anglo-Norman word for listen." ]
Some notable series that trace their look and feel to Wizardry include The Bard's Tale and Might and Magic.
[ "The Bard's Tale and Might and Magic are similar in how they feel to Wizardry." ]
Food is an important reason why El Puerto de Santa Maria attracts hundreds of tourists.
[ "El Puerto de Santa Maria attracts hundreds of tourists with its food." ]
The town has a total population of 25,000 and is expected to become a major commercial center in concert with the development of the port of Gwadar located nearly 80 km to the east.
[ "The town has a total population of 25,000. With the development of the port of Gwadar which is located nearly 80km to the east, the town is expected to become a major commercial center in concert." ]
The effect is also termed the Hertz Effect, The American journal of science.
[ "The impact is also referred to as the Hertz Effect, the American journal of science." ]
RC4 was initially a trade secret, but in September 1994 a description of it was anonymously posted to the Cypherpunks mailing list.
[ "Despite RC4 being an internal secret in 1994 a full description of it was placed on the Cypherpunks mailing list by an anonymous source." ]
Most owners of zombie computers are unaware that their system is being used in this way.
[ "Most owners of zombie computers do not know their system is being used this way." ]
Passenger trains operated to Forbes until 1983.
[ "Passenger trains ran in Forbes until 1983." ]
From 1978 until 2000 it was an independent municipality.
[ "It was an independent municipality from 1978-2000." ]
The lithosphere is underlain by the asthenosphere, the weaker, hotter, and deeper part of the upper mantle.
[ "The lithosphere is over the asthenosphere. That is the weaker, hotter, and deeper part of the upper mantle." ]
Afterwards, doctors performed various medical treatments if necessary.
[ "Afterwards, doctors performed different medical treatments if needed." ]
Editors have so far released two platinum studio albums, selling over 2 million copies between them worldwide.
[ "Editors have released two best-selling albums." ]
Traces of the amphitheatre can still be seen in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro.
[ "Traces of the amphitheater can also be seen in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro." ]
In February 2007, Essjay was found to have made false claims about his academic qualifications and professional experiences on his Wikipedia user page and to journalist Stacy Schiff during an interview for The New YorkerSchiff, Stacey.
[ "In February 2007, during a meeting with The New YorkerSchiff, Stacey, Essjay was found to have made false claims about his qualifications and experience on his Wikipedia user page and to the journalist Stacy Schiff." ]
Numerous movies have been filmed at the park, including portions of "This is Cinerama," the first feature filmed in that wide-screen format, and a string of Esther Williams films and TV specials in the 1950s and 1960s.
[ "Many movies have been filmed at the park. Parts of \"This is Cinerama,\" and parts of Esther Williams films and TV specials in the 1950s and 1960s." ]
For official forecasts see the NHC's public advisory archive on Hurricane Karl.
[ "The NHC's public advisory archive provides forecasts on Hurricane Karl." ]
The majority of his anger is generated in endless battles with Vyvyan, which he invariably loses.
[ "Most of his anger comes from endless battles with Vyvyan. He always loses." ]
POP and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) are the two most prevalent Internet standard protocols for e-mail retrieval.
[ "POP and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) are the two most common Internet standard protocols for e-mail scanning." ]
On 30th June 2006 BBC Radio 3 broadcast "Night Waves" to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
[ "On June 30, 2006 to commemorate the Battle of the Somme, BBC Radio 3 broadcast \"Night Waves\"." ]
Occultations by Hermione have been successfully observed three times so far, the last time in February, 2004.
[ "Hermione occultations have been successfully noted three times so far, the last time in February 2004." ]
Elliot Goldenthal (born May 2 1954) is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning American composer of contemporary classical music.
[ "Elliot Goldenthal (born May 2, 1954) is an Academy Award winner and Golden Globe winner of the American Contemporary Classical Music Award." ]
Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day, 1998; listed on the New York Times best-seller list for 9 weeks.
[ "Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day was published in 1998. It spent 9 weeks listed on the New York Times best-seller list." ]
The larger islands have some fertile valleys and plains.
[ "The larger islands have a few fertile valleys and plains." ]
Cash transactions are rounded to the nearest five cents.
[ "Cash payments are rounded to the nearest five cents." ]
2016 (MMXVI) will be a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar.
[ "2016 will have 366 days. It starts on Friday of the Gregorian calendar." ]
The series attempted to create a setting of a gritty, realistic police station similar to that of NYPD Blue, but differed by focusing on the uniformed police officers rather than the detectives.
[ "The series tried to make a gritty, realistic police station setting like NYPD Blue. But they focus on the uniformed police officers, not the detectives." ]
Louis XIII (27 September 1601 – 14 May 1643) reigned as King of France and Navarre from 1610 to 1643.
[ "Louis XII (1601-1643) was King of France and Navarre from 1610-1643." ]
It was to serve as an international auxiliary language, that is, as a universal second language, not to replace ethnic languages.
[ "It was to serve as a universal second language, not to replace ethnic languages." ]
After the match, an emotional Benoit celebrated his win with the then-reigning WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero.
[ "After the match, Benoit celebrated his win with the WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero." ]
The first parallax measurement of the distance to Alpha Centauri is published by Thomas Henderson.
[ "The first parallax measurement of the distance to Alpha Centauri was published by Thomas Henderson." ]
The two Byzantine outbreaks during the 8th and 9th centuries were unusual in that the use of images was the main issue in the dispute, rather than a by-product of wider concerns.
[ "It was not regular for the two Byzantine outbreaks occuring during the 8th and 9th centuries to be primarily concerned with images." ]
In syntax, a verb is a word (part of speech) that usually denotes an action (bring, read), an occurrence (decompose, glitter), or a state of being (exist, stand).
[ "In syntax, a verb is a word that usually indicates an action, an occurrence or a state of being" ]
The main techniques concerned are woodcut, engraving and etching, although there are others.
[ "The main skills to worry about are woodcut, engraving and etching, but there are others." ]
Etymology and usage Lyric derives from the Greek word lyrikos, meaning "singing to the lyre".
[ "Etymology and Usage: Lyric comes from the Greek word Lyrikos. It means \"singing to the lyre.\"" ]
For a period, platforms at both the old and new stations operated, before the original station finally closed and was demolished.
[ "For some time, platforms at both the old and new stations operated. Eventually, the original station closed and was torn down." ]
For systems using digital signal processing, developers may use a math workbench such as Scilab / Scicos, MATLAB / Simulink, EICASLAB, MathCad, or Mathematica to simulate the mathematics.
[ "For systems using digital signal processing, developers may use a math workbench to simulate the mathematics. This includes Scilab / Scicos, MATLAB / Simulink, EICASLAB, MathCad, or Mathematica." ]
To promote I Created Disco, Harris embarked on a tour of the UK, supporting Faithless and Groove Armada.
[ "To promote I Created Disco, Harris went on a UK tour with Faithless and Groove Armada." ]
Located in the Constitution Gardens, the reflecting pool is approximately 2,029 feet (618 m) long and 167 feet (51 m) wide.
[ "The reflecting pool in the Constitution Gardens is about 2029 feet long and 167 feet wide." ]
Jewelers often refer to their craft as metalsmithing, and many universities offer degree programs in metalsmithing, jewelry and blacksmithing under the auspices of their fine arts programs.
[ "Many universities offer degrees in the jeweler craft of metalsmithing, jewelry and blacksmithing via their fine arts programs." ]
Lady Agnes Hay's son, Alexander Duff, married Princess Louise, daughter of King Edward VII.
[ "Alexander Duff married Princess Louise." ]
Source Mage GNU / Linux A source code-based distribution, descended from Sorcerer.
[ "Source Mage GNU / Linux A source code-based distribution. It was developed from Sorcerer." ]
The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division.
[ "The White Sox is a team in the American League's Central Division." ]
Borken is a Kreis (district) in the northwestern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in the Region Münsterland.
[ "Borken is a Kreis in the northwestern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany" ]
There are currently over six hundred Linux distributions.
[ "There are over six hundred Linux distributions." ]
Great Seal of the United States Francis Hopkinson provided assistance to the second committee that designed the Great Seal of the United States.
[ "Francis Hopkinson helped the second committee that designed the Great Seal of the United States." ]
Polydor Records is a record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.
[ "Polydor Records label's main office is in the UK, and is a part of Universal Music Group." ]
Shadow of the Hegemon (2001) is the second novel in the Ender's Shadow series (often called the Bean Quartet) by Orson Scott Card.
[ "Shadow of the Hegemon is a book in the Ender's Shadow series by Orson Scott Card." ]
Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification.
[ "Satan represents all of the so-called sins because they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification." ]
The elements are thus distinguished: Yang Wood, Yin Wood, Yang Fire, Yin Fire, etc.
[ "The parts are different: Yang Wood, Yin Wood, Yang Fire, Tin Fire etc." ]
Undated The first settlement is made in the area of what is now Louisville, Kentucky by 13 families under Colonel George Rogers Clark.
[ "Undated: The first settlement is made in what is now Louisville, Kentucky. This was done by 13 families under Colonel George Rogers Clark." ]
Since then, documentation of saffron's use over the span of 4,000 years in the treatment of some 90 illnesses has been uncovered.
[ "Documentation of saffron's use over the span of 4,000 years in the treatment of some 90 illnesses has been found." ]
These doppelgängers are typically, but not always, evil in some way.
[ "These doppelgängers are typically evil in some way." ]
Taylor walks around the scene spectating without interacting with Jordison or the females, there is a moment in which Jordison is looking in a mirror and Taylor suddenly appears.
[ "Taylor walks around spectating without interacting with Jordison and females, there's a moment when Jordison looks in a mirror and Taylor appears." ]
All members of this genus were once considered part of the same species, Calomyscus bailwardi, but they are now referred to as separate species due to major differences in chromosome number, skull measurements, and other features.
[ "All genus members were once considered part of the same species, Calomyscus bailwardi. However, they are now considered separate species. This is due to big differences in chromosome number, skull measurements, and other features." ]
Wilbur repays Charlotte by bringing home with him the sac of eggs (her "magnum opus") she had laid at the fair before dying.
[ "Wilbur repays Charlotte by bringing home the sac of eggs she had at the fair before dying." ]
It is most commonly used in cooking and pottery.
[ "It is mostly used in cooking and pottery." ]
The adoption success rate was outstanding.
[ "The adoption success rate was great." ]
After the match, an emotional Benoit celebrated his win with the then-reigning WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero.
[ "Following the game Benoit celebrated his winning with reigning WWE champion Eddie Guerrero." ]
Poutrincourt's son bequeathed the settlement to Charles de Saint-Étienne de la Tour upon his own death in 1623.
[ "After Poutrincourt's death in 1623, he left the settlement to his son Charles de Saint-Étienne de la Tour" ]
The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer.
[ "The Greek poem that was credited to Homer is called the Odyssey." ]
Railways The location of the town in the bottom of a steep valley counted against it for railway construction.
[ "The bottom of a steep valley was the town's location. The valley counted against it for railway construction." ]
Simplification By far the most common form of language reform, simplification involves spelling simplification (cf.
[ "Simplification involves spelling simplification. It is by far the most common form of language reform." ]
Hurricane Dog caused extensive damage to the Leeward Islands, and was considered the most severe hurricane on record in Antigua.
[ "Hurricane Dog caused extensive damages to the Leeward Islands, and was the most severe hurricane in Antigua." ]
Even if a contribution violates the precise wording of a rule, it might still be a good contribution.
[ "Even though the contribution is contradictory to the exact wording of the law, it may still be a good contribution." ]
It grows to up to 20 m, although it is typically more stunted in its native environment.
[ "It grows to up to 20 m. It normally shorter in its native environment." ]
Because it was a weak storm and never made landfall, Cristobal's effects were mostly limited to moderate rainfall.
[ "Because it was a weak storm and never went on land, Cristobal's effects were mostly limited to moderate rainfall." ]
Although these parties may describe themselves as "libertarian," their ideologies differ considerably and not all of them espouse all elements of the libertarian agenda.
[ "These parties describe themselves as \"libertarian\" but they have very different ideas and not all of them follow every element of the libertarian agenda." ]
Stallman pioneered the concept of copyleft and is the main author of several copyleft licenses including the GNU General Public License, the most widely used free software license.
[ "Stallman created the idea of copyleft and is the main author of several copyleft licenses. The GNU General Public License is the most used free software license." ]
The main techniques concerned are woodcut, engraving and etching, although there are others.
[ "The techniques of interest are woodcut, engraving and etching." ]
References External links 121 Hermione and S / 2002 (121) 1, orbit data website maintained by F. Marchis.
[ "121 Hermione and S / 2002, orbit data website maintained by F. Marchis." ]
Some academic journals do refer to Wikipedia articles, but are not elevating it to the same level as traditional references.
[ "Some educational magazines do refer to Wikipedia, but are not using it exclusively for info." ]
The Higgs boson is the only Standard Model particle that has not yet been observed.
[ "No one has seen the the Higgs boson." ]
While on vacation in London, Fraser attended his first professional theatrical performance at the West End.
[ "While vacationing in London, Fraser went to the theater for the first time at the West End." ]
In modern days, joss sticks can be used for any purpose, such as to enhance the smell of a room, or to light fire crackers.
[ "Now, joss sticks can be used for any purpose. They can enhance the smell of a room or light fire crackers." ]
On October 16, 1990, the UN General Assembly decided to grant the ICRC observer status for its assembly sessions and sub-committee meetings, the first observer status given to a private organization.
[ "October 16, 1990, the UN General Assembly awarded the ICRC the first observer status given to a private organization, for its Assembly and Subcommittee meetings." ]
His character and early life He was considered a modest, prayerful person, he was thought of as honest and pure by his classmates.
[ "His character and early life: He was seen as modest and prayerful, and his classmates thought he was honest and pure." ]
It has since come to be used for a range of light tints chosen for their neutral or cool appearance.
[ "Since then, it has been used for a range of light tints chosen for their neutral or cool appearance." ]
Since 1987, the heavy rail passenger Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) metro system has been in operation.
[ "Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) metro has been working since 1987." ]
Holly Springs is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States.
[ "Holly Springs is in Wake County, North Carolina." ]
The first fifteen asteroids to be discovered were given symbols by astronomers as a type of short-hand notation.
[ "The first 15 asteroids found were given symbols by astronomers as a quick code." ]
Hahn has played with orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
[ "Hahn has played with the London Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra." ]
Benjamin Jeremy "Ben" Stein (born November 25, 1944) is an American actor, writer, and commentator on political and economic issues.
[ "Benjamin Jeremy \"Ben\" Stein is an American actor, writer, and commentator on political and economic issues. He was born November 25, 1944." ]
The drug also extends the time before a patient needs ventilation support.
[ "The drug buys time before a patient needs ventilation." ]
He returns in the 2007 series of Doctor Who, reuniting with the tenth incarnation of the Doctor, and returned again for the 2008 series.
[ "In 2007 and 2008 he returned to the Doctor Who series. In 2007, he reunited with the Doctor's tenth incarnation." ]
Great Seal of the United States Francis Hopkinson provided assistance to the second committee that designed the Great Seal of the United States.
[ "Francis Hopkinson helped the second committee that designed the Great Seal of the United States." ]
Tyler attended the Congressional School of Virginia, Breakwater School and Waynflete School in Portland, Maine, before returning to New York City with her mother at the age of 12.
[ "Tyler attended the Congressional School of Virginia, Breakwater School and Waynflete School in Portland, Maine. He then returned to New York City with her mother at the age of 12." ]
On September 22, the system had become more organized, and the National Hurricane Center mentioned the potential existed for tropical or subtropical development in the area.
[ "On September 22, the system had become more organized. The National Hurricane Center said that it might turn into a subtropical development." ]
1849 A battle between German and Danish forces took place near the town on April 23 1849 during the First War of Schleswig.
[ "1849 The war between the German and Danish powers took place near the town on 23 April 1849 during the First Schleswig War." ]
It is the established convention of the scientific community to define the vitreous electrification as positive, and the resinous electrification as negative.
[ "It is normal for scientists to call the vitreous electrification positive, and the resinous electrification negative." ]
In particular, Linux distributions Debian and Ubuntu have provided ready-to-use openclipart packages for easy download and install from their online software repositories.
[ "Linux distributions Debian and Ubuntu have openclipart packages that are ready to use. These are easy to download and install from their online software sources." ]
Wahlenbergia species have dispersed widely, even to oceanic islands, and there are four species known from the island of St Helena, including the now extinct species W. roxburghii.
[ "Wahlenbergia species have spread, even to oceanic islands. There are four species on the island of St Helena, including the now extinct species W. roxburghii." ]
The cilia of the respiratory epithelium move the particulate matter towards the pharynx where it is digested.
[ "The cilia of the respiratory epithelium move the particulate matter towards the pharynx. It is digested in the pharynx." ]
Rhys ap Gruffydd agrees to negotiate with Henry II of England.
[ "Rhys ap Gruffydd agreed to negotiate with Henry II of England." ]
SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture.
[ "SWOT Analysis is a strategic method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a business venture." ]
It became known as the "Water Ski Capital of the World" because many of the sport's landmark "firsts" and over 50 world records were broken there.
[ "Cypress Gardens is known as the \"Water Ski Capital of the World\" since it held many \"firsts\" for the sport and over 50 world records were broken there." ]
Jameson's autobiography, How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale was published August 17, 2004.
[ "Jameson's \"How to Make Love Like a Porn Star\" was released in August 2004." ]
The VC was introduced on 29 January 1856 by Queen Victoria to reward acts of valour during the Crimean War.
[ "The VC is an award for veterans. It was first introduced by Queen Victoria to reward acts of valour in the Crimean War." ]