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[ "In 2009 , he conducted the New Year Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic .", "He was given the honor of conducting the world famous New Year 's Day Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra on 1 January 2009 ." ]
[ "Regular concert tours of Europe , the United States , South America , Australia and the Far East followed thereafter .", "He then toured Europe , the United States , South America , Australia and the Far East ." ]
[ "In 1999 , Barenboim and Palestinian-American intellectual Edward Said jointly founded the West-Eastern Divan orchestra .", "In 1999 , Barenboim started the West-Eastern Divan orchestra with the help of a Palestinian-American professor Edward Said , who was a close friend ." ]
[ "In 2006 , Barenboim presented the BBC Reith Lectures , presenting a series of five lectures titled In the Beginning was Sound .", "Barenboim has given many lectures about music including the Reith Lecture in 2006 ." ]
[ "Notable recordings as a conductor include : the complete symphonies of Beethoven , Brahms , Bruckner , Schubert and Schumann , the Da Ponte operas of Mozart , numerous operas by Wagner , including the complete Ring Cycle , and various concertos .", "He has made many recordings as conductor , including all the symphonies of Beethoven , Brahms , Bruckner and Schumann , and many operas by Wagner ." ]
[ "Barenboim is also known for his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra , a Seville-based orchestra of young Arab and Israeli musicians , and as a resolute critic of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories .", "He is particularly important for his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra which works with young Arab and Israeli musicians ." ]
[ "Barenboim made his conducting debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York for the House 's 450th performance of Wagner 's Tristan und Isolde on 28 November 2008 .", "In 2008 Barenboim first conducted at the Metropolitan Opera in New York at a performance of Wagner 's Tristan und Isolde ." ]
[ "He started piano lessons at the age of five with his mother , continuing to study with his father , who remained his only teacher .", "He started piano lessons when he was five ." ]
[ "On 19 August 1950 , at the age of seven , he gave his first formal concert in his hometown , Buenos Aires .", "When he was seven years old he gave a concert in Buenos Aires ." ]
[ "He lives in Berlin .", "Barenboim now lives in Berlin ." ]
[ "Daniel Barenboim was born in Buenos Aires , Argentina , to parents of Russian Jewish descent , Aida ( née Schuster ) and Enrique Barenboim .", "Barenboim was born in Buenos Aires in Argentina ." ]
[ "Barenboim was then appointed music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra , a post he held until 17 June 2006 .", "Barenboim was conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1991 to 2006 ." ]
[ "Sedimentology is closely linked to stratigraphy , the study of the physical and temporal relationships between rock layers or strata .", "Sedimentology is closely linked to stratigraphy , which is the study of the physical and temporal ( time ) relationships between rock layers or strata ." ]
[ "Sedimentary rocks cover most of the Earth 's surface , record much of the Earth 's history , and harbor the fossil record .", "Sedimentary rocks cover most of the Earth 's surface , record much of the Earth 's history , and contain the fossil record ." ]
[ "Sedimentologists apply their understanding of modern processes to interpret geologic history through observations of sedimentary rocks and sedimentary structures .", "Sedimentologists use their understanding of modern processes to interpret sedimentary rocks and sedimentary structures ." ]
[ "Sedimentology encompasses the study of modern sediments such as sand , mud ( silt ) , and clay , and the processes that result in their deposition .", "Sedimentology is the study of sediments such as sand , mud ( silt ) , and clay ." ]
[ "The premise that the processes affecting the earth today are the same as in the past is the basis for determining how sedimentary features in the rock record were formed .", "It is the basis for finding out how sedimentary features in the rock record were formed ." ]
[ "When used as a word to refer to mixed drinks generally , cocktail may mean any kind of alcoholic mixed drink that contains two or more ingredients .", "A cocktail is a kind of mixed drink ." ]
[ "The Shaggs were formed by Dot , Betty and Helen in 1968 , on the insistence of their father , Austin Wiggin , who believed that his mother foresaw the band 's rise to stardom .", "The Shaggs were formed by Dot , Betty , and Helen in 1968 on the insistence of their father , Austin Wiggin , who believed that his mother foresaw the band 's rise to stardom ." ]
[ "The band was composed of sisters Dorothy `` Dot '' Wiggin ( vocals\\/lead guitar ) , Betty Wiggin ( vocals\\/rhythm guitar ) , Helen Wiggin ( drums ) and , later , Rachel Wiggin ( bass ) .", "The band was composed of sisters Dorothy `` Dot '' Wiggin ( vocals\\/lead guitar ) , Betty Wiggin ( vocals\\/rhythm guitar ) , Helen Wiggin ( drums ) , and later Rachel Wiggin ( bass ) ." ]
[ "Las Vegas was part of Lincoln County until 1908 , when it became part of the newly established Clark County .", "Las Vegas is also the county seat of Clark County in Nevada ." ]
[ "The gambling and entertainment industry in Las Vegas is mostly focused in the Las Vegas Strip .", "People who visit Las Vegas in the Las Vegas Strip are mostly in Paradise , Nevada , the other is in Winchester , Nevada not in the city of Las Vegas ." ]
[ "Las Vegas \\ / lɑːs ˈveɪɡəs \\ / is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County .", "Las Vegas is a city in the American state of Nevada ." ]
[ "The major attractions in Las Vegas are the casinos and the hotels .", "The city of Las Vegas is in downtown Las Vegas ." ]
[ "Las Vegas became an incorporated city on March 16 , 1911 ; Peter Buol was the first mayor .", "Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911 ." ]
[ "The main plot follows two terminally ill men ( portrayed by Nicholson and Freeman ) on their road trip with a wish list of things to do before they `` kick the bucket '' .", "The story follows two terminally ill men ( Nicholson and Freeman ) on a road trip with a wish list of things to do before they `` kick the bucket '' ." ]
[ "The Bucket List is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Rob Reiner , written by Justin Zackham , and starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman .", "It was written by Justin Zackham and directed by Rob Reiner ." ]
[ "Fitzgerald recorded several hit songs with them , including `` Love and Kisses '' and '' ( If You Ca n't Sing It ) You 'll Have to Swing It ( Mr. Paganini ) '' .", "She recorded several hit songs with them , including `` Love and Kisses '' and '' ( If You Ca n't Sing It ) You 'll Have to Swing It ( Mr. Paganini ) '' ." ]
[ "Her 1945 scat recording of `` Flying Home '' arranged by Vic Schoen would later be described by The New York Times as `` one of the most influential vocal jazz records of the decade ... Where other singers , most notably Louis Armstrong , had tried similar improvisation , no one before Miss Fitzgerald employed the technique with such dazzling inventiveness . ''", "Her 1945 scat recording of `` Flying Home '' was later described by The New York Times as `` one of the most influential vocal jazz records of the decade ... Where other singers , most notably Louis Armstrong , had tried similar improvisation , no one before Miss Fitzgerald employed the technique with such dazzling inventiveness . ''" ]
[ "Her bebop recording of `` Oh , Lady Be Good ! ''", "Her be-bop recording of `` Oh , Lady be Good ! ''" ]
[ "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book was the only Songbook on which the composer she interpreted played with her .", "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook was the only Songbook on which the composer of the songs also played with her ." ]
[ "While recording the Songbooks and the occasional studio album , Fitzgerald toured 40 to 45 weeks per year in the United States and internationally , under the tutelage of Norman Granz .", "While she was recording the Songbooks and the occasional studio album , Fitzgerald toured 40 to 45 weeks per year in the United States and internationally , with Norman Granz ." ]
[ "She idolized the lead singer Connee Boswell , later saying , `` My mother brought home one of her records , and I fell in love with it ... I tried so hard to sound just like her . ''", "She especially liked the lead singer Connee Boswell , later saying , `` My mother brought home one of her records , and I fell in love with it ... I tried so hard to sound just like her . ''" ]
[ "In her youth , Fitzgerald wanted to be a dancer , although she loved listening to jazz recordings by Louis Armstrong , Bing Crosby and The Boswell Sisters .", "She loved listening to jazz music by Louis Armstrong , Bing Crosby and The Boswell Sisters ." ]
[ "Ella Jane Fitzgerald ( April 25 , 1917 - June 15 , 1996 ) was an American jazz vocalist with a vocal range spanning three octaves ( D ♭ 3 to D ♭ 6 ) .", "Ella Jane Fitzgerald ( April 25 , 1917 - June 15 , 1996 ) , was an American jazz singer ." ]
[ "Fitzgerald was born in Newport News , Virginia , the daughter of William Fitzgerald and Temperance `` Tempie '' Fitzgerald .", "Ella Fitzgerald was born in 1917 in Newport News , Virginia , United States to William and Temperance `` Tempie '' Fitzgerald ." ]
[ "In 1942 , Fitzgerald left the band to begin a solo career .", "In 1942 , Fitzgerald left the band and began to work as a solo singer ." ]
[ "She had even gone as far as furnishing an apartment in Oslo , but the affair was quickly forgotten when Larsen was sentenced to five months hard labor in Sweden for stealing money from a young woman to whom he had previously been engaged .", "The affair was quickly forgotten when Larsen was sentenced to five months hard labor in Sweden for stealing money from a young woman ." ]
[ "She began singing regularly with Webb 's Orchestra through 1935 at Harlem 's Savoy Ballroom .", "Fitzgerald began singing often with Webb 's Orchestra during 1935 , at Harlem 's Savoy Ballroom ." ]
[ "While singing with Gillespie , Fitzgerald recalled , `` I just tried to do ( with my voice ) what I heard the horns in the band doing . ''", "About singing with Gillespie , Fitzgerald said , `` I just tried to do ( with my voice ) what I heard the horns in the band doing . ''" ]
[ "In 1941 , she married Benny Kornegay , a convicted drug dealer and local dockworker .", "In 1941 , Fitzgerald married Benny Kornegay , a convicted drug dealer ." ]
[ "Duke Ellington and his longtime collaborator Billy Strayhorn both appeared on exactly half the set 's 38 tracks and wrote two new pieces of music for the album : `` The E and D Blues '' and a four-movement musical portrait of Fitzgerald ( the only Songbook track on which Fitzgerald does not sing ) .", "Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn , who had worked together for a long time , both played on half the set 's 38 tracks , and wrote two new pieces of music for the album : `` The E and D Blues '' , and a musical piece about Fitzgerald ( the only `` Songbook '' track that Fitzgerald does not sing on ) ." ]
[ "Webb offered her the opportunity to test with his band when they played a dance at Yale University .", "Webb let her try singing with his band when they played a dance at Yale University ." ]
[ "But it was her 1938 version of the nursery rhyme , `` A-Tisket , A-Tasket '' , a song she co-wrote , that brought her wide public acclaim .", "In 1938 she co-wrote and sang a version of the nursery rhyme , `` A-Tisket , A-Tasket '' ." ]
[ "Fitzgerald later described the period as strategically crucial , saying , `` I had gotten to the point where I was only singing be-bop .", "She said later , `` I had gotten to the point where I was only singing be-bop ." ]
[ "Chick Webb died on June 16 , 1939 , and his band was renamed Ella and her Famous Orchestra with Ella taking on the role of nominal bandleader .", "Chick Webb died on June 16 , 1939 , and his band was renamed `` Ella Fitzgerald and her Famous Orchestra '' ." ]
[ "Initially living in a single room , her mother and Da Silva soon found jobs and Ella 's half-sister , Frances Da Silva , was born in 1923 .", "In 1923 , Fitzgerald 's half-sister , Frances Da Silva , was born ." ]
[ "The incident was turned into a play by Bonnie Greer in 2005 .", "The event was turned into a play by Bonnie Greer which is to receive a production in London 's West End from November 2009 ." ]
[ "Fitzgerald also recorded albums exclusively devoted to the songs of Porter and Gershwin in 1972 and 1983 ; the albums being , respectively , Ella Loves Cole and Nice Work If You Can Get It .", "The albums were called Ella Loves Cole and Nice Work If You Can Get It ." ]
[ "Webb had already hired singer Charlie Linton to work with the band and was , The New York Times later wrote , `` reluctant to sign her ... because she was gawky and unkempt , a diamond in the rough . ''", "According to The New York Times , Webb was `` reluctant to sign her ... because she was gawky and unkempt , a diamond in the rough . ''" ]
[ "A later collection devoted to a single composer was released during her time with Pablo Records , Ella Abraça Jobim , featuring the songs of Antônio Carlos Jobim .", "A later album of songs by a single composer was released when she was with Pablo Records , Ella Abraça Jobim , with songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim ." ]
[ "She met drummer and bandleader Chick Webb there .", "She met a drummer and bandleader called Chick Webb here ." ]
[ "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook , released in 1956 , was the first of eight Songbook sets Fitzgerald would record for Verve at irregular intervals from 1956 to 1964 .", "A new album , Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook , was released in 1956 ." ]
[ "With Decca 's Milt Gabler as her manager , she began working regularly for the jazz impresario Norman Granz and appeared regularly in his Jazz at the Philharmonic ( JATP ) concerts .", "Decca 's Milt Gabler became her manager and she began working often for the jazz producer Norman Granz ." ]
[ "Together they adopted a child born to Fitzgerald 's half-sister , Frances , whom they christened Ray Brown , Jr. .", "They adopted a child of Fitzgerald 's half-sister , Frances ." ]
[ "She made her singing debut at 17 on November 21 , 1934 , at the Apollo Theater in Harlem , New York .", "Fitzgerald had her first job as a singer when she was 17 on November 21 , 1934 at the Harlem Opera House in Harlem , New York ." ]
[ "Fitzgerald and Brown divorced in 1953 , bowing to the various career pressures both were experiencing at the time , though they would continue to perform together .", "Fitzgerald and Brown divorced in 1953 ." ]
[ "Granz helped solidify her position as one of the leading live jazz performers .", "Granz helped her to become one of the most important live jazz performers ." ]
[ "( 1947 ) was similarly popular and increased her reputation as one of the leading jazz vocalists .", "( 1947 ) was also very popular , and made people think of her as one of the most important jazz singers ." ]
[ "The advent of bebop led to new developments in Fitzgerald 's vocal style , influenced by her work with Dizzy Gillespie 's big band .", "She worked with Dizzy Gillespie 's big band and started including scat singing as a big part of her performances ." ]
[ "With the demise of the Swing era and the decline of the great touring big bands , a major change in jazz music occurred .", "In the mid-1940s , after the swing era , and the end of the great touring big bands , jazz music became quite different ." ]
[ "She sang Boswell 's `` Judy '' and `` The Object of My Affection , '' a song recorded by the Boswell Sisters , and won the first prize of US$ 25.00 .", "She won the first prize of US$ 25 singing Connee Boswell 's `` Judy '' and `` The Object of My Affection '' ." ]
[ "When the authorities caught up with her , she was first placed in the Colored Orphan Asylum in Riverdale , Bronx .", "When she was a child , Fitzgerald lived in the Colored Orphan Asylum in Riverdale , the Bronx ." ]
[ "The booking was instrumental in Fitzgerald 's career .", "This was very important in Fitzgerald 's career ." ]
[ "Now signed to the Decca label , she had several popular hits while recording with such artists as Bill Kenny & The Ink Spots , Louis Jordan , and The Delta Rhythm Boys .", "She recording with other musicians like the Ink Spots , Louis Jordan , and the Delta Rhythm Boys ." ]
[ "Her song selections ranged from standards to rarities and represented an attempt by Fitzgerald to cross over into a non-jazz audience .", "Many of the songs were standards and Fitzgerald tried to cross over into a non-jazz audience ." ]
[ "The Songbook series ended up becoming the singer 's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful work , and probably her most significant offering to American culture .", "The Songbook series became the Fitzgerald 's most critically acclaimed and popular work ." ]
[ "Other rechargeable batteries that use lithium include the lithium-ion polymer battery , lithium iron phosphate battery , and the nanowire battery .", "Lithium ion batteries also have lithium in them , though not as an element ." ]
[ "Under standard conditions it is the lightest metal and the least dense solid element .", "It is the least dense metal and the least dense element in a solid or liquid state ." ]
[ "Lithium hydroxide absorbs carbon dioxide from the air by forming lithium carbonate , and is preferred over other alkaline hydroxides for its low weight .", "Lithium chloride can absorb water from other things ." ]
[ "Lithium ( from Greek : λίθος lithos , `` stone '' ) is a chemical element with symbol Li and atomic number 3 .", "Lithium ( from Greek lithos ` stone ' ) is a soft , silver-white metal with symbol Li ." ]
[ "The metal reacts with hydrogen gas at high temperatures to produce lithium hydride ( LiH ) .", "It can react with nitrogen gas to make lithium nitride ." ]
[ "Organolithium compounds are widely used in the production of polymer and fine-chemicals .", "Lithium is used to make organolithium compounds ." ]
[ "Because of its reactivity with water , lithium is usually stored under cover of a hydrocarbon , often petroleum jelly .", "Because of this , lithium must be stored in petroleum jelly ." ]
[ "Because of this , lithium metal is often used in coolants for heat transfer applications .", "It is also used in heat transfer alloys ." ]
[ "Many other lithium compounds are used as reagents to prepare organic compounds .", "Some lithium compounds are used to make soap and grease ." ]
[ "Lithium can float on the lightest hydrocarbon oils and is one of only three metals that can float on water , the other two being sodium and potassium .", "Sodium and potassium can be stored in oil but lithium can not because it is so light ." ]
[ "Lithium and its compounds have several industrial applications , including heat-resistant glass and ceramics , high strength-to-weight alloys used in aircraft , lithium batteries and lithium-ion batteries .", "Lithium is used as an anode in the lithium battery ." ]
[ "It is a soft , silver-white metal belonging to the alkali metal group of chemical elements .", "Lithium is a soft silvery metal that is very reactive ." ]
[ "Gansus is a genus of aquatic birds that lived during the Aptian age of the Early Cretaceous ( Aptian-Albian ) period in what is now Gansu province , western China .", "It was found in what is now Gansu province , western China ." ]
[ "It is the oldest-known member of the Ornithurae , the group which includes modern birds ( Neornithes ) and extinct related groups , such as Ichthyornis and Hesperornithes .", "It is the oldest-known of the Ornithurae , the group which includes modern birds ( Neornithes ) and extinct related groups , such as Confuciusornis , Ichthyornis and Hesperornis ." ]
[ "They are best known for their 1979 debut single `` Video Killed the Radio Star '' that was No. 1 on the singles charts of sixteen countries .", "They have been most known for their 1979 debut single Video Killed the Radio Star that was # 1 on the singles charts of sixteen countries ." ]
[ "The music video for that song was the first to be shown on MTV ; it aired in the U.S. at 12:01 on 1 August 1981 .", "The music video was the first to be shown on MTV in the United States of America at 12:01 on 1 August 1981 ." ]
[ "The Bugs were studio insects-imaginary creatures who lived in recording studios creating havoc .", "Trevor Horn said that the group was originally planned to be named `` The Bugs '' : `` The Bugs were studio insects-imaginary creatures who lived in recording studios creating havoc ." ]
[ "However , Downes left the group before the recording of the album to help found Asia with former Yes bandmate Steve Howe , citing musical differences , and Horn completed the album with several new songwriting partners and musicians .", "However , Downes left the group during the recording of the album to form the band Asia with former Yes bandmate Steve Howe ." ]
[ "Adventures in Modern Recording was released in late 1981 , and the five singles released from it ( `` I Am a Camera '' , `` Adventures in Modern Recording '' , `` On TV '' , `` Lenny '' and `` Beatnik '' ) failed to live up to the legacy of the first album and `` Video Killed the Radio Star '' .", "Adventures in Modern Recording was released in late 1981 , but five singles released from the album ( I Am a Camera , Adventures in Modern Recording , On TV , Lenny and Beatnik ) were not as successful as `` Video Killed the Radio Star '' , resulting in the end of The Buggles ." ]
[ "After Yes broke up , Downes and Horn resumed work on a second Buggles album , the aforementioned Adventures in Modern Recording .", "Downes and Horn worked on their second album , Adventures in Modern Recording ." ]
[ "The two worked with her producer , Biddu , whose backing tracks had an influence on their early work .", "Horn and Downes first met in the mid 1970s , at auditions for Tina Charles ' backing band , and worked with her producer , Biddu , whose backing tracks had inspired their early work ." ]
[ "The Buggles were a British new wave duo consisting of Trevor Horn ( vocals , bass guitar , guitar ) and Geoff Downes ( keyboards , synthesizers , electric piano , piano , drums , percussion , backing vocals ) .", "It had Trevor Horn on vocals , bass guitar and guitar and Geoff Downes on keyboards ." ]
[ "The difficulties currently experienced by the Armenian minority in Turkey are a result of an anti-Armenian attitude by ultra-nationalist groups such as the Grey Wolves .", "Several organizations have stated that difficulties currently experienced by the Armenian minority in Turkey are a result of an anti-Armenian attitude by the Turkish government as well as by ultra-nationalist groups such as the Grey Wolves ." ]
[ "Modern anti-Armenianism often seems to lack a racial and cultural basis and appears to be based more on geopolitics and history , in addition to diplomatic and strategic interests , involving the modern states of Turkey and Azerbaijan , although these prejudices usually extend to the widespread Armenian Diaspora .", "Modern anti-Armenianism often seems to lacks a racial and cultural basis and appears to be based more on geopolitics and history , in addition to diplomatic and strategic interests , involving the modern states of Turkey and Azerbaijan ." ]
[ "Modern Anti-Armenianism is usually associated with either extreme opposition to the actions or existence of the Armenian Republic , historical falsifications , or belief in an Armenian conspiracy to fabricate history and manipulate public and political opinion for political gain .", "Modern Anti-Armenianism is usually associated with either extreme opposition to the actions or existence of the Armenian Republic , and belief in an Armenian conspiracy ." ]
[ "Initially , Bresnan entered the ACT Government 's Graduate Program and later became a senior policy officer in ACT Health .", "Bresnan entered the ACT Government 's Graduate Program and later became a senior policy officer in ACT Health ." ]
[ "However , the Greens ' lead candidate , Deb Foskey , was elected .", "However , the Greens ' main candidate , Deb Foskey , was elected ." ]
[ "Amanda Bresnan ( born 4 December 1971 ) is an Australian politician and a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly .", "Amanda Bresnan ( born 4 December 1971 ) is an Australian politician ." ]
[ "Bresnan ran for election for the electorate of Molonglo in the 2004 ACT Election representing the ACT Greens .", "Bresnan ran for election for the electorate of Molonglo in the Australian Capital Territory general election in 2004 ." ]
[ "In the 2007 Australian federal election , Bresnan ran for the House of Representatives seat of Canberra , again representing the Australian Greens .", "In the 2007 , Bresnan ran for the House of Representatives seat of Canberra ." ]
[ "In June 2008 , the ACT Greens announced that Bresnan would again stand for election , this time in Brindabella , at the upcoming election .", "In June 2008 , the ACT Greens said that Bresnan would stand for election in Brindabella ." ]
[ "Bresnan holds the portfolios of Health , Mental Health , Transport , Disability , Housing , Ageing , Multicultural Affairs , Industrial Relations and Corrections .", "Bresnan main interest dealth with Health , Mental Health , Transport , Disability , Housing , Ageing , Multicultural Affairs , Industrial Relations and Corrections ." ]
[ "She was unsuccessful in winning a seat in the multi-member electorate .", "She did not win in the multi-member electorate ." ]