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Is it possible, asks Livingstone, that Zapruder was a plant?
Livingstone wanted to know from their teacher, if there was a plant Zapruder.
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CNN's Bob Franken declared that Starr and the Jones team were joined at the hip.
CNN's Bob Franken declared that Starr and the Jones team have separated, and that they have become hostile towards one another.
contradiction
How important are these essays compared to SAT scores as a college determines acceptances, and are the essays fair assessments of a students' abilities?
The essays accurately assess a student's abilities and their chances for success
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This brief period may have been the most fertile of his career.
Having a productive career is not enough for certain individuals.
neutral
This is the third Democrats have overlooked the legal question in the middle.
The Democrats for the third time ignored the legal question in the middle,
entailment
5) The real outrage is that the fight was boring.
The brawl remained uninteresting
entailment
Our technological improvements have dramatically slowed natural selection.
Natural selection is accelerated by improvements in technology.
contradiction
(Or to comment on his current incompetence--it's an open secret on the Hill that Thurmond has lost it.
It is well known on the Hill that Thurmond lost it.
entailment
A special place in the Liberal Humanitarian pantheon belongs to New York Times columnist Anthony Lewis.
Anthony Lewis gave away his stake in the pantheon.
contradiction
Most of all, it was a competition in truth-telling (or falsifying), a Cold War duel in credibility occurring amid a mounting pileup of classified information, exposes, and oxymoronic jargon that would eventually donate euphemistic doublespeak terms like dual hegemony, limited nuclear war, and the slogan win the peace to the American language.
The Cold War has been between America and China
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But the Post made a telling omission here.
The omission was completely intentional.
neutral
Is it true you have no penis?
The author makes a disparaging comment that asks about a person's manhood.
entailment
We're told of Estella's inner struggle--of the tug of war between the punishing cock-tease that her aunt has engineered her to be and her inherent decency--but the conflict isn't palpable in Paltrow's paltry performance.
Estella tells of a tug of war between her engineered performance and her inherent decency.
entailment
It would be nice to say that we were rich because we were good, but the randomness of the market and the casual ethics of the hidden hand allow no such theocratic conclusion.
All the rich people are inherently bad
contradiction
The face of Europe might look quite a bit different.
The overall look may be different however the underlying personality of Europe will remain the same.
neutral
The only standard by which news organizations feel comfortable evaluating a policy is success or failure, not right or wrong.
News media's only standard for assessing a policy is success or failure.
entailment
It can be a bit like a claustrophobic small town, where your private life is part of the public dialogue.
It's impossible for everyone to know your private life when you live in a small town.
contradiction
Anthony Hopkins plays the zillionaire communications baron whom Death enlists in the hope of understanding the human condition--an odd choice for a tour guide, since most people's condition doesn't involve personal helicopters, sprawling mansions on Long Island Sound, or Manhattan apartments that sport Olympic-size swimming pools.
Anthony Hopkins character in the movie was homeless.
contradiction
4) If resemblance to Jesus were the only issue, why didn't Falwell say the Antichrist must be a carpenter?
Falwell did not say that the Antichrist must be a carpenter.
entailment
Another scheme, reported by the Chronicle last May, was the case of a fast-talking ex-convict who convinced dozens of professors that he was the nephew of esteemed Berkeley race and sports sociologist Harry Edwards.
The scheme involved a way to get money from colleges.
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Since Yugoslavia's disintegration, Franjo Tudjman, a right-wing dictator, has exploited Croatian nationalist sentiments.
Franjo Tudjman, the dictator who ruled in Croatia, wasn't loved by a big part of the population
neutral
Nor can we simply ascribe their market dominance to advertising.
Advertising is the only reason that they displayed market dominance.
contradiction
Is it Simhat Torah again already?
Has Simhat Torah come around once more?
entailment
Analysts consider Jiang a clumsy weakling compared with Deng, and are debating whether 1) he will continue Deng's reforms or return to authoritarianism and 2) he can consolidate power or will be outmaneuvered by rivals.
Jiang is a clumsy weakling according to analysists.
entailment
Markets get caught in self-perpetuating cycles of undue optimism and hysterical panic.
The cycles for the market have two phases.
entailment
Once all the world smiled benignly when an adult took an interest in a scoutmaster and troop, priest and altar boy--what could be more wholesome?
The adult had no interest in the scoutmaster and troop, or the priest and alter boy.
contradiction
(Mother Teresa cared passionately about animals.)
Mother Teresa was kind to animals.
entailment
Other IOC members have resigned or are still being investigated.
Investigations are still ongoing for a number of IOC members.
entailment
Largely because they have heard so many alarming tales about HMOs.
There are alarming stories being told about HMOs.
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But I'm going to have a specific agenda that addresses what I think are the big concerns as we go into the 21 st century.
We are leaving the 20th century.
entailment
If after three months of age your baby wakes at night and wants to be fed, she is developing a sleep problem.
Your baby may be underfed during the day if they are waking at night
neutral
Later this month, Behind the Legend , a new warts-and-all (and-more-warts) biography, will hit bookstores.
Behind the Legend offers new unflattering stories.
neutral
I observe that 50 years ago Mad magazine observed the popularity of Chinese restaurants with an elegant piece of satire called Two Chinese Guys Go Into an American Restaurant.
Mad magazine observed American culture in developing it's satire piece about American Restaurants.
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But they are a huge hassle and costly--nearly $1,000 a year.
They are very convenient and cheap.
contradiction
Even the title of Cohen's book and its cover art--a brass-knuckled fist--are lifted directly from a book published eight years ago, Paul Breines' Tough Political Fantasies and the Moral Dilemma of American Jewry , which analyzes the psychological underpinnings of the cult of Jewish toughness born after Israel's victory in the 1967 Six Day War.
Cohen spent many hours coming up with original artwork for the cover of the book.
contradiction
I bet that what Carrey saw from inside Kaufman's head would be more illuminating than anything in the movie.
The author believes there was little to see from Carrey's perspective.
contradiction
And the United States is also leading the creation of new international the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the North Atlantic Free Trade Association, the World Trade Organization, the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change, and the Chemical Weapons Convention.
The United States is proposing new guidelines in all upcoming international conventions.
neutral
Based on scuttlebutt and speculation from insiders at the Clinton, Bush, Reagan, and Ford White Houses, here are the four likeliest scenarios for presidential adultery.
The four most likely scenarios are not only ones that may occur.
neutral
Nebraska, of course, gets a '5.
Nebraska couldn't even get higher than 4.
contradiction
Now along comes PK to blame men.
According to PK, women are to blame.
contradiction
Cook might just as well be gambling on what color tie President Clinton will wear tomorrow.
Cook's predictions aren't accurate at all.
neutral
Lifeboats have been constructed for the top dozen employees.
The top 12 employees are on their own if the ship sinks.
contradiction
People were chuckling about the Rome of the Decadence effect of the big lawn bolster recliners.
People tended to find great amusement in relation to the effect that is given off by the big lawn bolster recliners.
entailment
There is only one airline the Shopping Avenger believes understands the fundamentals of customer service, and that is Southwest Airlines.
The Shopping Avenger has a high level of knowledge of the airline industry.
neutral
They seem to think that junk food qualifies as their half of the groceries.
Junk food isn't their half of the groceries.
contradiction
(I'll buy a fax machine only when enough other people have them to make it worthwhile.)
The author already had a fax machine in the past.
neutral
Smith's political ideas are more elusive.
Smith is very forthcoming in his political ideas.
contradiction
Or the ad when the Wagnerian soprano (G.W.)
Wagnerian soprano was in an ad about shampoo before.
neutral
The affinity between pigeons and tourists makes sense.
It would not make any sense to compare a pigeon to a tourist.
contradiction
Coming after Don't Look Back , the superb cinema verite documentary D.A.
Don’t Look Back was regarded fondly by all who saw it.
neutral
Instead, you're still leading with Jacob Weisberg on Clinton's African apology (Sorry Excuse) and Cullen Murphy's discourse on lying (The Lie of the Land).
Clinton never apologized to black Americans.
contradiction
Pre-McGrath, it was even forbidden to review a book published by one's own publishing company.
McGrath did not change any practices for publishing companies.
contradiction
Moreover, the obits also recorded lots of violent and accidental deaths.
The notices included many instances of violence.
entailment
Time 's cover story argues that Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson's findings of fact could not have been worse for Microsoft and could be used against Microsoft by competitors in private antitrust actions.
Microsoft is in court against competitors.
neutral
There's been a very long history in society of problems with alcohol.
All the problems caused were from people who were drinking.
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Pundit Central, for one, is worried that peppy, likable Monica might try to take its job.
She specifically wants to steal the position from someone.
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This is an assumption about demand.
The author makes an assumption about supply.
contradiction
Spark was in her prime when she wrote Memento Mori . As she draws closer to mortality (may it be many novels away!)
Spark wrote Momento Mori at a very early point of her career.
contradiction
Because, despite its monopoly power, Microsoft remains subject to the laws of the marketplace.
Microsoft is subject to the rules of the market place even with it's monopoly.
entailment
In Rome, La Repubblica reported from New York on the ambivalence of President Clinton's attitude toward Hollywood, pointing out that a few hours after accusing it of promoting violence and having direct responsibility for massacres in American schools, he had gone to dinner in Beverly Hills with film industry friends who had poured millions of dollars into Democratic Party coffers.
President Clinton told reporters it's unfeasible to be liked in Hollywood.
contradiction
These holes now mark a generation of which the parents cannot confidently say, They'll grow out of it.
Most kids grow out of the stage.
neutral
The natural paste, meanwhile, lacks all bite, and your mouth feels dirtier after you've brushed.
This natural paste is incapable of cleaning your teeth properly.
entailment
One had to separate the relationship, whatever it was, between Monica, et al.
Monica was not supposed to be around certain people.
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Innuendos 97: Fox News' Brit Hume claimed on Fox News Sunday that the word around town has it that the Department of Justice--which has failed to nail even one of the million Democrats guilty of campaign-finance violations--is aggressively pursuing its investigation of former Republican National Committee chief Haley Barbour.
Brit Hume declared that the Department of Justice is pursuing a Republican while failing to do the same with Democrats' violations
entailment
What we mean--and should mean--by character needs to be disentangled.
Our belief in the character is widely held.
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If one thinks Ken Starr is out of control, the other, ideally, should argue that Bill Clinton knifes people and buries their bodies in the White House basement.
The White House currently holds annual seances at the request of former presidents.
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Monica moves to the Pentagon, but the relationship intermittently continues.
Monica moved to the Pentagon which is in New York City.
contradiction
Of course the little things matter.
Little matters are important things.
entailment
It draws sidelong glances and playground taunts, and it may give the adopted child an identity crisis.
It draws attention to the child.
entailment
But there have been cases where the candidate gave us relevant numbers--and with success.
No candidate has ever given relevant numbers.
contradiction
In a statement, Sawyer said she played no role in this decision.
Sawyer usually influences plenty of decisions
neutral
How does the high-minded dismissal work?
High-minded dismissals rarely work.
neutral
The Nixon Analogy: Why the Flytrap-Watergate comparison will backfire.
The Nixon Analogy: Why the Flytrap-Watergate comparison will succeed.
contradiction
They may claim this, but their very appearance in these scarves cancels that interpretation.
Their claim is right
contradiction
Until recently, their industry was illegal almost everywhere.
The industry is legal somewhere.
neutral
In those circumstances, Dr. Astrov in Uncle Vanya might have written it.
Dr Astrov wrote many pieces
neutral
The cover story protests the Fed's failure to hike interest rates despite early signs of inflation.
When there is inflation interest rates need to be raised.
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You mean you want to slip into something that might attract the attention and admiration of a fellow mammal?
The negligee got you a lot of attention
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I suppose Franke-Ruta was compelled to read every single line without really wanting to at all?
Franke-Ruta avoided giving the speech when it was time to speak.
contradiction
In some countries, they'd be the dinner.
In seven continents, they're considered inedible.
contradiction
Sunday's contests determined that the Tennessee Titans will face the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV.
A majority of people believe the Rams will win.
neutral
Also, studies showed that, at the lower, pasteurization doses, radiation does not degrade nutrients.
Lower radiation levels to not lower the quality of the nutrients.
entailment
And in that case, the white candidate at 99 th place today wouldn't get in anyway.
Everyone gets something even if they are last place.
contradiction
Murder episodes are almost always one hour in length.
Some crime episodes last less than 60 minutes
neutral
Moral indignation over the incident was almost overshadowed by disbelief that nobody had noticed her condition.
Her condition was deplorable.
neutral
Newsweek 's cover package compares Watergate and Flytrap.
Watergate and Flytrap are similar
neutral
It keeps doing that.
It has never done that.
contradiction
Degas, according to Daniel Halevy, carried his camera as proudly as a child carrying a rifle.
Degas died at childhood.
contradiction
News zooms in) for their Kenneth Starr cover stories.
Kenneth Starr is a news reporter.
entailment
Hillary could have known in detail, known in general, not wanted to know, or truly had no idea.
Hillary could have had different levels of understanding.
entailment
They can score, but they can't play D.
They don't play defense often.
neutral
Last year he tried and failed to invoke the War Powers Resolution for the Bosnia mission.
He had support from Senators and Representatives for the Bosnia mission.
neutral
The notion is ludicrous on the face of it.
The concept was very sensible.
contradiction
Nebraska, of course, gets a '5.
Nebraska almost got more than 5.
neutral
Woodward's 1996 campaign finance pieces struck a chord that still rings, and I predict a similar impact for Barton Gellman's two-part series last week about how the United States and China nearly went to war in 1996 (click here and here).
Woodward's 1996 campaign will continue to strike a chord that still rings for many years to come.
neutral
It forces us to justify doing otherwise.
The justification is completely optional.
contradiction
Toward the end of the book, Mintz tells a story about offhandedly mentioning in a lecture that America has no cuisine.
Mintz did not mean to mention that America has no cuisine.
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And there--in no small part as a result of that history--it has found itself with very little leverage.
It has been shown to be useless.
neutral
The sportswriters were tapping on their laptops.
Everyone was rushing to meet their deadlines.
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Here, again, was a world they could understand.
The world is something that is beyond their perception.
contradiction