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Adorno's criticism of Stravinsky is more concerned with the "transition to positivity" he found in the his neoclassical works. | Adorno's criticism of Stravinsky is more concerned with the "transition to positivity" Adorno found in the his neoclassical works. | Readability |
A collection of Stravinsky's writings and interviews under the title "Confidences sur la musique" (Actes Sud, 2013). | A collection of Stravinsky's writings and interviews appears under the title "Confidences sur la musique" (Actes Sud, 2013). | Readability |
Precipitation, such as rain and snow, and wind are further considerations, as is the need for protection from other environmental hazards. Clothes also have other functional purposes, such as safety during an activity, such as work or sport. | The need for protection from precipitation, such as rain and snow, and wind are further considerations. Clothes also reduce the level of risk during an activity, such as work or sport. | Readability |
Worn clothing, if not cleaned and refurbished, itch, looks scruffy, and loses functionality (as when buttons fall off and zippers fail). | Worn clothing, if not cleaned and refurbished, itches, looks scruffy, and loses functionality (as when buttons fall off, seams come undone, fabrics thin or tear, and zippers fail). | Readability |
In the 19th century anthropologists and historians of religion such as E. B. Tylor and J. F. McLennan developed the theories of animism and totemism to account for fetishism. The same century, philosophers such as Herbert Spencer repudiated de Brosses' theory that fetishism was the "original religion". | In the 19th century, philosophers such as Herbert Spencer repudiated de Brosses' theory that fetishism was the "original religion". The same century, anthropologists and historians of religion such as E. B. Tylor and J. F. McLennan developed the theories of animism and totemism to account for fetishism. | Readability |
According to Hegel, Africans were incapable of abstract thought, their ideas and actions were governed by impulse, and therefore a fetish object could be anything or anything and then was arbitrarily imbued with imaginary powers. | According to Hegel, Africans were incapable of abstract thought, their ideas and actions were governed by impulse, and therefore a fetish object could be anything that then was arbitrarily imbued with imaginary powers. | Readability |
Breast swelling and discomfort caused by premenstrual water retention. | Breast swelling and discomfort may be caused by premenstrual water retention. | Readability |
The laws of Niddah in Judaism may ban certain actions during menstruation (such as sexual intercourse in some movements of Judaism) or rituals performed at the end of each menses (such as the "mikvah"). In hinduism, menstruating women are traditionally considered ritually impure and given rules to follow. | In Judaism, a woman during menstruation is called Niddah and may be banned from certain actions. For example, the Jewish Torah prohibits sexual intercourse with a menstruating woman. In Hinduism, menstruating women are traditionally considered ritually impure and given rules to follow. | Readability |
The most common form of hormonal contraception is the combined birth control pill, which contains both estrogen and progestogen, and is taken in 28-day cycles, 21 hormonal pills with either a 7-day break from pills, or 7 placebo pills during which the woman menstruates. | The most common form of hormonal contraception is the combined birth control pill, which contains both estrogen and progestogen. It is taken in 28-day cycles, 21 hormonal pills with either a 7-day break from pills, or 7 placebo pills during which the woman menstruates. | Readability |
(Washington's portrait on the United States one-dollar bill is said to closely resemble the face of Weishaupt.) | Proponents of this theory point to Washington's portrait on the United States one-dollar bill, which they suggest closely resembles the face of Weishaupt. | Readability |
One of the aliases of anarchic British band The KLF, The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, was named after one of the secret societies from the trilogy. They released much of their early material under the name "The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu" (JAMs), also from the trilogy, and much of their work was Discordian in nature. | One of the aliases of anarchic British band The KLF was named after a secret society from the trilogy. They released much of their early material under the name "The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu"/"The JAMMs", cf. "The Justified Ancients of Mummu"/"The JAMs" from the trilogy, and much of their work was Discordian in nature. | Readability |
For example, if one said "The inner city youth orchestra has been a remarkably successful initiative in that it has kept young people off the streets after school and exposed them to culture and discipline, thereby improving their self esteem and future prospects. | For example, if one said "The youth orchestra has been a remarkably successful initiative. | Readability |
It then usually does not refer to a person with an academic engineering degree. | In that use, it usually does not refer to a person with an academic engineering degree or an engineering license. | Readability |
Urban replies that forgiveness is impossible, as it would be for his papal staff to blossom. | Urban replies that forgiveness is impossible, as much as it would be for his papal staff to blossom. | Readability |
Three days after Tannhäuser's departure Urban's staff blooms with flowers; messengers are sent to retrieve the knight, but he has already returned to Venusberg, never to be seen again. | Three days after Tannhäuser's departure Urban's staff bloomed with flowers; messengers are sent to retrieve the knight, but he has already returned to Venusberg, never to be seen again. | Readability |
Baden-Powell himself wore shorts as being dressed like the youth contributed to reducing distances between the adult and the young person. Nowadays, uniforms are frequently blue, orange, red or green, and shorts are replaced by long pants in areas where the culture calls for modesty, and in winter weather. | Baden-Powell himself wore shorts since being dressed like the youth contributed to reducing perceived "distance" between the adult and the young person. Nowadays, uniforms are frequently blue, orange, red, or green, and shorts are replaced by long pants in areas where the culture calls for modesty, and in winter weather. | Readability |
There are many causes of hepatitis both infectious and non-infectious. Worldwide viral hepatitis is the most common cause of hepatitis. | Viral hepatitis is the most common cause of hepatitis worldwide. | Readability |
Glucocorticoids are not recommended as a treatment option and may even cause harm, such as development of chronic hepatitis. | Glucocorticoids are not recommended as a treatment option for acute viral hepatitis and may even cause harm, such as development of chronic hepatitis. | Readability |
The purpose of screening for viral hepatitis is to identify people infected with the disease as early as possible.This allows for early treatment, which can prevent disease progression, and decreases transmission to others. | The purpose of screening for viral hepatitis is to identify people infected with the disease as early as possible, even before symptoms and transaminase elevations may be present. This allows for early treatment, which can prevent disease progression, and decreases transmission to others. | Readability |
This allows for early treatment, which can prevent disease progression, and decreases transmission to others. | This allows for early treatment, which can both prevent disease progression and decrease the likelihood of transmission to others. | Readability |
Soldiers received vaccines against diseases such as yellow fever, but these vaccines were stabilized with human serum and often created epidemics of hepatitis. | During World War II, soldiers received vaccines against diseases such as yellow fever, but these vaccines were stabilized with human serum, presumably contaminated with hepatitis viruses, which often created epidemics of hepatitis. | Readability |
In 1975 it was announced that Callas, long retired from the stage, would give four performances of "Tosca" in Japan; in the event she cancelled the engagement. Of those who sang Scarpia, Antonio Scotti, who first played the role in the London premiere, would later make the role "particularly his own", according to Budden. | Of those who sang Scarpia, Antonio Scotti, who appared in the London premiere, would later make the role "particularly his own", according to Budden. In the inter-war years renowned Scarpias included Lawrence Tibbett and Mariano Stabile. | Readability |
In contrast to his other operas, Puccini appeared to be satisfied with his initial score, which remained relatively unchanged in the 1909 edition prepared by Osbourne McConachy. | Despite some dissatisfaction expressed by Ricordi concerning the final act, the score remained relatively unchanged in the 1909 edition. | Readability |
It is impossible however to overdose on nicotine through smoking alone (though a person can overdose on nicotine through a combination of nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and/or tobacco smoking at the same time) whereas an estimated 5244 people have died from cocaine overdoses in New York City, New York between the years of 1990 and 1998. | It is impossible however to overdose on nicotine through smoking alone (though a person can overdose on nicotine through a combination of nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and/or tobacco smoking at the same time) whereas an estimated 5244 people died from cocaine overdoses in New York City alone, between the years of 1990 and 1998. | Readability |
It is impossible however to overdose on nicotine through smoking alone (though a person can overdose on nicotine through a combination of nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and/or tobacco smoking at the same time). Spilling an extremely high concentration of nicotine onto the skin can result in intoxication or even death since nicotine readily passes into the bloodstream from dermal contact. | It is unlikely that a person would overdose on nicotine through smoking alone, although intoxication can occur through the excessive use of nicotine patches, gum, nasal sprays or oral inhalers intended as smoking cessation aids. Spilling a high concentration of nicotine onto the skin can cause intoxication or even death, since nicotine readily passes into the bloodstream following dermal contact. | Readability |
The primary therapeutic use of nicotine is in treating nicotine dependence in order to eliminate smoking with its risks to health. | The primary therapeutic use of nicotine is in treating nicotine dependence in order to eliminate smoking with the damage it does to health. | Readability |
Risks to the child later in life from nicotine exposure during pregnancy include type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, neurobehavioral defects, respiratory dysfunction, and infertility. | Some evidence suggests that "in utero" nicotine exposure influences the occurrence of certain conditions later in life, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, neurobehavioral defects, respiratory dysfunction, and infertility. | Readability |
In November 1967, he arrived during a debate on the EEC and was met with cries of "Shame" to "'Op it". | In November 1967, Black Rod arrived during a debate on the EEC and was met with cries of "Shame" to "'Op it". | Readability |
Powell disagreed with Scarman when he said that the black community was alienated because it was economically disadvantaged: the black community was alienated because it was alien. | Powell disagreed with Scarman as the report stated that the black community was alienated because it was economically disadvantaged: the black community was alienated because it was alien. | Readability |
When their purchase of Compaq in 2002, HP announced their intention to migrate many of Tru64 UNIX's more innovative features (including its AdvFS file system, Trucluster, and LSM) to HP-UX, HP's existing Unix OS. | With their purchase of Compaq in 2002, HP announced their intention to migrate many of Tru64 UNIX's more innovative features (including its AdvFS file system, Trucluster, and LSM) to HP-UX, HP's existing Unix OS. | Readability |
The source code and commentary were originally produced in May 1976 as a set of lecture notes for Lions's computer science courses (6.602B and 6.657G) at the University of New South Wales Department of Computer Science. | The source code and commentary were printed in book form, in May 1976 as a set of lecture notes for Lions's computer science courses (6.602B and 6.657G) at the University of New South Wales Department of Computer Science. | Readability |
The Austrian School emphasizes that this process is not instantaneous, and does not ultimately lead to an equilibrium identical to the old except for some proportionate increase in prices; that “nominal” values thus have real effects. | The Austrian School emphasizes that this process is not instantaneous, and that the changes in demand are not distributed uniformly, so that the process does not ultimately lead to an equilibrium identical to the old except for some proportionate increase in prices; that “nominal” values thus have real effects. | Readability |
Profits of California's five largest gasoline companies, Chevron Corporation, Marathon Petroleum, Valero Energy, PBF Energy, and Phillips 66 all participated in this behavior, reaping first quarter profits much larger than any of their quarterly results in the previous several years. | California's five largest gasoline companies, Chevron Corporation, Marathon Petroleum, Valero Energy, PBF Energy, and Phillips 66, responsible for 96% of transportation fuel sold in the state, all participated in this behavior, reaping first quarter profits much larger than any of their quarterly results in the previous several years. | Readability |
These ideas also featured strongly in the novel "The Secret Glory" which he wrote at this time, marking the first use of the idea in fiction of the Grail surviving into modern times in some form, an idea much utilised ever since, as by Charles Williams ("War in Heaven"), Dan Brown ("The Da Vinci Code") and George Lucas ("Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"). | These ideas also featured strongly in the novel "The Secret Glory" which he wrote at this time, marking the first use in fiction of the idea of the Grail's surviving into modern times in some form, an idea much utilised ever since, as by Charles Williams ("War in Heaven"), Dan Brown ("The Da Vinci Code") and George Lucas ("Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"). | Readability |
They were followed by the TV crew of Andrew Saint George, said to be a CIA contact person. | Castro and Matthews were followed by the TV crew of Andrew Saint George, said to be a CIA contact person. | Readability |
The decision marked the first transfer of power in Cuba since Castro assumed control of the country. | The announcement marked the first transfer of control in Cuba since Castro's original rise to power. | Readability |
The idea that Cubans would rise up against Castro, while most likely correct, judging from the discontent growing on the island at that time, would never happen as a result of the widespread incarcerations throughout Cuba and the reprisals the families would have to endure, like public humiliation and harrassment. | The idea that Cubans would rise up against Castro, while possibly correct judging from the discontent reported to be growing on the island at the time, would never happen — perhaps as a result of the widespread incarcerations throughout Cuba and the reprisals the families would have to endure, like public humiliation and harrassment. | Readability |
The survivors, who were aided by people in the countryside, included Che Guevara, Raúl Castro, and Camilo Cienfuegos. They regrouped in the Sierra Maestra in Oriente province and organized a column under Castro's command. | The group of survivors included Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Raúl Castro, and Camilo Cienfuegos. Those who survived were aided by people in the countryside. They regrouped in the Sierra Maestra in Oriente province and organized a column under Fidel Castro's command. | Readability |
The embargo, which Castro denounced, has united the Cuban people for over 40 years. | The embargo, which Castro denounced, has been in place for 40 years. | Readability |
In a personal letter to Khrushchev dated October 27, 1962, Castro urged Khrushchev to launch a nuclear first strike against the United States if Cuba were invaded, but Khrushchev rejected any first strike response. | In a personal letter to Khrushchev dated October 27, 1962, Castro urged him to launch a nuclear first strike against the United States if Cuba were invaded, but Khrushchev rejected any first strike response. | Readability |
The poet publicly confessed his guilt before release. | The poet was released after publicly confessing his guilt. | Readability |
Some religious systems prohibit sexual activities between a person and anyone other than a spouse of that person, as have, in the past, legal systems and societal norms. | Some religious systems prohibit sexual activities between a person and anyone other than a spouse of that person, as have past legal systems and societal norms. | Readability |
Greek translations of the Old Testament rendered "kan" as "reed", leading to erroneous English translations as "sweet calamus" (actually a poisonous substance, Exodus 30:23), sweet cane (Isaiah 43:24; Jeremiah 6:20) and "calamus" (Ezekiel 27:19; Song of Songs 4:14). | Greek translations of the Old Testament rendered "kan" as "reed", leading to possibly erroneous English translations as "sweet calamus" (Exodus 30:23), sweet cane (Isaiah 43:24; Jeremiah 6:20) and "calamus" (Ezekiel 27:19; Song of Songs 4:14). | Readability |
Cannabis has two known forms of plant sexuality, dioecious and hermaphroditic or monoecious. Most varieties of Cannabis are Short day plants, with the exception of C. ruderalis which is commonly described as "auto-flowering" and may be either day-neutral or require long days. | Some populations have been described as primarily monoecious, while other populations have been described as primarily dioecious. Most varieties of Cannabis are short day plants, with the exception of C. ruderalis which is commonly described as "auto-flowering" and may be either day-neutral or require long days. | Readability |
Firstly a euphoric pacifism is felt, and later an increase in heart rate and hunger develops, believed to be caused by 11-Hydroxy-THC, a psychoactive metabolite of THC produced in the liver. | The first psychoactive effects include a state of relaxation, and to a lesser degree, euphoria. The latter effects include an increase in heart rate and hunger, believed to be caused by 11-Hydroxy-THC, a psychoactive metabolite of THC produced in the liver. | Readability |
This type of Bong is often referred to as a MacGyver, after the TV show. | This type of Bong is often referred to as a MacGyver, after the TV show, Due to its improvised and home-made nature. | Readability |
Luciano Pavarotti's stardom is reckoned from a performance alongside Joan Sutherland at the Met, when he "leapt over the 'Becher's Brook' of the string of high Cs with an aplomb that left everyone gasping." | Luciano Pavarotti broke through to stardom via his 1972 performance alongside Joan Sutherland at the Met, when he "leapt over the 'Becher's Brook' of the string of high Cs with an aplomb that left everyone gasping." | Readability |
Major U.S. print media portray cigars favorably; despite widespread coverage of the health risks of cigar smoking, they generally frame cigar use as a lucrative business or a trendy habit, rather than as a health risk. | Major U.S. print media portray cigars favorably; despite widespread coverage of the health effects of cigar smoking, they generally frame cigar use as a lucrative business or a trendy habit, rather than as a health risk. | Readability |
The 2002 National Survey of Drug Use and Health found that U.S. adults with serious psychological distress are significantly more likely to smoke cigars than those without. | The 2002 U.S. National Survey of Drug Use and Health found that adults with serious psychological distress are significantly more likely to smoke cigars than those without. | Readability |
It also causes cancers of the lung and larynx, where the increased risk is less than that of cigarettes. | Cigar smoking also causes cancers of the lung and larynx, where the increased risk is less than that of cigarettes. | Readability |
The last of the most common type of cut is the V-cut. | The last of the most common type of cuts is the V-cut. | Readability |
For every 1000 mg of tobacco smoked, a cigar emits about 120–140 mg of carbon dioxide, 40–60 mg of carbon monoxide, 3–4 mg of isoprene, 1 mg each of hydrogen cyanide and acetaldehyde, and a large spectrum of volatile "N"-nitrosamines and volatile organic compounds in smaller quantities, with the detailed composition unknown. | For every 1000 mg of tobacco smoked, a cigar emits about 120–140 mg of carbon dioxide, 40–60 mg of carbon monoxide, 3–4 mg of isoprene, 1 mg each of hydrogen cyanide and acetaldehyde, and smaller quantities of a large spectrum of volatile "N"-nitrosamines and volatile organic compounds, with the detailed composition unknown. | Readability |
Little cigars (sometimes called "small cigars", cigarillos or miniatures in the UK) differ greatly from regular cigars. | Little cigars (sometimes called "small cigars" or "miniatures" in the UK) differ greatly from regular cigars. | Readability |
Freud died at age 83 in a morphine-induced coma to relieve the pain from his cancer. | Freud died at age 83 in a coma induced with morphine to relieve the pain from his cancer. | Readability |
Apart from certain forms of heavily cured and strong snuff, the cigar is the most potent form of self-dosing with tobacco, it has long had associations of being a male rite of passage, as it may have had during the pre-Columbian era in America. | Apart from certain forms of heavily cured and strong snuff, the cigar is the most potent form of self-dosing with tobacco. It has long had associations of being a male rite of passage, as it may have had during the pre-Columbian era in America. | Readability |
Cancer risk increases proportionally to consumption, with smokers of 1 to 2 cigars per day showing a 2% increase in rate of mortality through all causes compared to non-smokers. | Danger of mortality increases proportionally to consumption, with smokers of 1 to 2 cigars per day showing a 2% increase in rate of mortality through all causes compared to non-smokers. | Readability |
The health risks of those cigar smokers who smoke less than daily are not established, and are hard to measure. | The health risks of those cigar smokers who smoke less than two cigars daily are not established. | Readability |
The health risks of those cigar smokers who smoke less than two cigars daily are not established. | The health risks to those cigar smokers who smoke less than daily is not established. | Readability |
Five exceptions are Austria, Belguim, Germany, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and The Netherlands, where the age is 16. | Six exceptions are Austria, Belguim, Germany, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and The Netherlands, where the age is 16. | Readability |
Beginning in July 2008, Japan will enforce this age limit at cigarette vending machines through use of the taspo smart card. | Since July 2008, Japan has enforced this age limit at cigarette vending machines through use of the taspo smart card. | Readability |
Scientific evidence shows no level of exposure to second-hand smoke is safe. | Scientific evidence shows that no level of exposure to second-hand smoke is safe. | Readability |
However, near the end of her life the regard she was held in by the geologic community as was shown in 1846 when, upon learning of her cancer diagnosis, the Geological Society raised money from its members to help support her, and the council of the newly created Dorset County Museum made her an honorary member. | However, near the end of her life the regard she was held in by the geologic community as was shown in 1846 when, upon learning of her cancer diagnosis, the Geological Society raised money from its members to help with her expenses, and the council of the newly created Dorset County Museum made her an honorary member. | Readability |
The greater social respectability of the established church, in which many of Anning's gentleman geologist customers were ordained clergy, such as Buckland and Conybeare, was also a factor. Sources differ slightly on what went wrong with the investment. | The greater social respectability of the established church, in which some of Anning's gentleman geologist customers such as Buckland, Conybeare and Sedgwick were ordained clergy was also a factor. Sources differ somewhat on what went wrong with the investment. | Readability |
Even before Mary's time locals supplemented their income by selling what were called "curios" to these tourists. The coastal cliffs that surround Lyme were the source of the fossils and are of a geological formation known as the Blue Lias. They displayed their discoveries on a table outside their home, and offered them for sale to tourists. | Even before Mary's time locals supplemented their income by selling what were called "curios" to visitors. The source of most of these fossils was the coastal cliffs around Lyme Regis, part of a geological formation known as the Blue Lias. They offered their discoveries for sale to tourists on a table outside their home. | Readability |
The patched costume is sometimes attributed to Martinelli, who wore a linen costume of colourful patches, and a hare-tail on his cap to indicate cowardice. | The motley costume is sometimes attributed to Martinelli, who wore a linen costume of colourful patches, and a hare-tail on his cap to indicate cowardice. | Readability |
Schindler settled down in a little apartment at Am Hauptbahnhof Nr. | Schindler settled down in a small apartment at Am Hauptbahnhof Nr. | Readability |
The trial jury absolved Carmack of liability, though Oculus and other corporate officers was held liable for trademark, copyright, and contract violations. | The trial jury absolved Carmack of liability, though Oculus and other corporate officers were held liable for trademark, copyright, and contract violations. | Readability |
Each player rolls one die, and the player rolling the highest number occupies a single territory of his or her choice. Players continue to take turns placing their remaining armies in pairs onto territories they own. After initial setup is finished, the player chose the first territory takes the first player turn of the game. | Each player rolls one die, and the player rolling the highest number occupies a single territory of his or her choice with an army. Players continue to take turns placing their remaining armies onto territories they hold. After initial setup is finished, the player who chose the first territory takes the first turn of the game. | Readability |
While individual references are too numerous list, Risk has appeared in numerous movies and television series, as well as references in music. | While individual references are too numerous list, Risk has appeared in many movies and television series, as well as references in music. | Readability |
The following table shows the probabilities that the attacker wins a whole battle between two countries (a sequence of dice rolls): The probability that the defender wins is 100% minus the above probabilities. that the probability above is larger than 50%), and that the defender has highest chance to win. | The following table shows the probabilities that the attacker wins a whole battle between two countries (a sequence of dice rolls): The probability that the defender wins is 100% minus the above percentages. that the probability above is at least 50%), and that the defender has highest chance to win. | Readability |
At least one unit must remain behind in the attacking territory not involved in the attack, as a territory may never be left unoccupied. Any extra dice are disregarded and do not affect the results. | At least one unit must not be involved in the attack and remain behind in the attacking territory, as a territory may never be left unoccupied. Any extra dice are disregarded and do not affect the results. | Readability |
When finished attacking and before passing the turn over to the next player, a player has the option to maneuver any number of armies from a single territory occupied by the player into an adjacent territory occupied by the same player. However, the player can only distribute between two territories. | When finishing attacking and before passing the turn over to the next player, a player has the option to maneuver any number of armies from a single territory occupied by the player into an adjacent territory occupied by the same player. Either an adjacent territory or a remote one, however, the player can only distribute between two territories. | Readability |
Because the exhibitions attracted large crowds and were commonly prone to civil disorder of varying degrees, Orestes published an edict that outlined new regulations for such gatherings and posted it in the city's theater. Soon after, crowds gathered to read the edict, which angered Christians as well as Jews. | Because the exhibitions attracted large crowds and were commonly prone to civil disorder of varying degrees, Orestes published an edict that outlined new regulations for such gatherings. When crowds gathered to read the edict shortly after it was posted in the city's theater, it angered Christians as well as Jews. | Readability |
He ordered Hierax seized and publicly tortured in the theater. | He ordered Hierax to be seized and tortured publicly in the theater. | Readability |
Two widely cited but divergent texts describe the feud between Orestes, the prefect (or Governor) of Alexandria and Cyril, the Bishop of Alexandria. The feud and the city-wide anger it provoked ultimately brought about the death of Hypatia. | Hypatia was murdered during an episode of city-wide anger stemming from a feud between Orestes, the prefect (or Governor) of Alexandria and Cyril, the Bishop of Alexandria. | Readability |
Likewise, in 2016 the play "Hypatia's Math" had its premiere at the Flagstaff Festival of Science and workshop performances at the Strand Theater in Baltimore at the Maryland STEM Festival. | In 2016 the play "Hypatia's Math" had its premiere at the Flagstaff Festival of Science and workshop performances at the Strand Theater in Baltimore at the Maryland STEM Festival. | Readability |
No written work is widely recognized by scholars as Hypatia's own has survived to the present time. | No extant written work is widely recognized by scholars as having been written by Hypatia alone. | Readability |
Hypatia used an idiosyncratic method for division (in the then-standard sexagesimal numeral system), making it easy for scholars to pick out which parts of the text she had written. | Hypatia used an unusual algorithm for division (in the then-standard sexagesimal numeral system), making it easy for scholars to pick out which parts of the text she had written. | Readability |
Based on this request, it has been claimed that Hypatia invented the hydrometer herself, but the minute detail in which Synesius describes the instrument indicates that he assumes she has never heard of the device, but trusts she will be able to replicate it based on a verbal description. | Based on this request, it has been claimed that Hypatia invented the hydrometer herself. The minute detail in which Synesius describes the instrument, however, indicates that he assumes she has never heard of the device, but trusts she will be able to replicate it based on a verbal description. | Readability |
Since then, among notables sopranos in the unfortunate heroine included Joan Sutherland, Beverly Sills, Montserrat Caballe, Renata Scotto, Leyla Gencer, Edita Gruberova, Anna Moffo, Mariella Devia, Katia Ricciarelli, June Anderson, Anna Netrebko, Patrizia Ciofi and Natalie Dessay. | Since then, notable sopranos that performed the role of the unfortunate heroine included: Joan Sutherland, Beverly Sills, Montserrat Caballe, Renata Scotto, Leyla Gencer, Edita Gruberova, Anna Moffo, Mariella Devia, Katia Ricciarelli, June Anderson, Anna Netrebko, Patrizia Ciofi and Natalie Dessay. | Readability |
One very good way of assessing a person's impairment is by asking if they are still able to handle their finances independently. This is often one of the first things to become problematic. Other signs might be getting lost in new places, repeating things, personality changes, social withdrawal and difficulties at work. | Managing finances may prove difficult. Other signs might be getting lost in new places, repeating things, and personality changes. | Readability |
During the processing of block rubber, this actually originates microbial impurities in the rubber. | Microbial impurities originate during the processing of block rubber. | Readability |
In January 2007, Sci Fi announced on their website and on the Sci Fi Channel that the remaining ten episodes of season ten-billed as "Season 10.5"-will air beginning April 13, 2007. However, by the time Sci Fi starts their run, the final episode will already have been aired on Sky One in the UK. | In January 2007, Sci Fi announced on their website and on the Sci Fi Channel that the remaining ten episodes of season ten-billed as "Season 10.5"-will air beginning April 13, 2007, a month after the final episode aired on Sky One in the UK. | Readability |
Vala Mal Doran (Claudia Black) </br>Cast Season 10, , ; recurring guest Season 8-9 </br>SG-1's fifth team member. | Vala Mal Doran (Claudia Black) </br>Cast Season 10, , ; recurring guest Season 8-9 </br>former Host and professional thief. Became SG-1's fifth team member in Season 10. | Readability |
The show's name eventual name is based on Symes's question during the pitch if the team should be called "SG-1", to which Wright flightily agreed. | The show's eventual name is based on Symes's question during the pitch if the team should be called "SG-1", to which Wright flightily agreed. | Readability |
At first, the IETF recommended in RFC 3177 as a best practice that all end sites receive a /48 address allocation, however, criticism and reevaluation of actual needs and practices has led to more flexible allocation recommendations in RFC 6177 suggesting allocating a significantly smaller allocation for smaller sites, such as a /56 block for home networks. | At first, the IETF recommended in RFC 3177 as a best practice that all end sites receive a /48 address allocation, however, criticism and reevaluation of actual needs and practices has led to more flexible allocation recommendations in RFC 6177 suggesting allocating a significantly smaller allocation for some sites, such as a /56 block for home networks. | Readability |
At first, the IETF recommended in RFC 3177 as a best practice that all end sites receive a /48 address allocation, however, criticism and reevaluation of actual needs and practices has led to more flexible allocation recommendations in RFC 6177 suggesting allocating a significantly smaller allocation for some sites, such as a /56 block for home networks. | At first, the IETF recommended in RFC 3177 as a best practice that all end sites receive a /48 address allocation, however, criticism and reevaluation of actual needs and practices has led to more flexible allocation recommendations in RFC 6177 suggesting a significantly smaller allocation for some sites, such as a /56 block for home networks. | Readability |
Self-deprecating humour has been found to increase the desirability of physically attractive others for committed relationships. | Self-deprecating humour has been found to increase one's desirability and physical attractiveness to others for committed relationships. | Readability |
Basic mathematical studies of this phenomenon indicate that there must be an even number of participants with an equal division by gender for daisy chaining to remain entirely heterosexual. | Self-evidently, in a closed daisy chain there must be an even number of participants with an equal division by sex for the chain to be entirely heterosexual. | Readability |
Plotinus was not claiming to innovate with the "Enneads", but to clarify aspects of the works of Plato that he considered misrepresented or misunderstood. "It must also be recognized that “forgery” is a modern notion. Like Plotinus and the Cappadocians before him, Dionysius does not claim to be an innovator, but rather a communicator of a tradition. | Plotinus was not claiming to innovate with the "Enneads", but to clarify aspects of the works of Plato that he considered misrepresented or misunderstood.Plotinus does not claim to be an innovator, but rather a communicator of a tradition. | Readability |
The late 20th and 21st century American-Canadian historian of philosophy Professor Lloyd P. Gerson says, in a 2010 publication, that Plotinus was 'likely' a Greek, but it is also possible that he came from a Hellenized Egyptian or Roman family. | The 21st century American-Canadian historian of philosophy Professor Lloyd P. Gerson says, in a 2010 publication, that Plotinus was 'likely' a Greek, but it is also possible that he came from a Hellenized Egyptian or Roman family. | Readability |
According to the 5th century historian Eunapius, in his work "Lives of Philosophers and Sophists," Plotinus was born in 'a place called Lyco'; however, that work was written in 455 CE, nearly two centuries after Plotinus' death and we do not know where Eunapius got that information. | According to the 5th century historian Eunapius, in his work "Lives of Philosophers and Sophists," Plotinus was born in 'a place called Lyco'; however, that work was written in 455 CE, nearly two centuries after Plotinus' died and we do not know where Eunapius got his information from or if it is reliable. | Readability |
According to the account of Eustochius, a doctor and Plotinus' student, who was delayed in his journey from Puteoli to Campania, and attended Plotinus on his death bed, Plotinus' final words were: <blockquote>"I have been waiting for you; I am trying to unite what is divine in us to that which is divine in the universe. | According to the account of Eustochius, a doctor and Plotinus' student, who was delayed in his journey from Puteoli to Campania, and who was the only person to attend Plotinus on his death bed, Plotinus' final words were: <blockquote>"I have been waiting for you; I am trying to unite what is divine in us to that which is divine in the universe. | Readability |
Besides Ammonius Saccas, Plotinus was influenced by the philosophical works of Pherecydes, Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans, Heraclitus, Anaxagoras, Empedocles, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, the middle Platonists of the second century CE: Severus, Gaius, Atticus and Cronius (a neopythagorean middle Platonist of the second to third century CE), as well as Numenius. | Besides Ammonius Saccas, Plotinus was influenced by the philosophical works of: Pherecydes, Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans, Heraclitus, Anaxagoras, Empedocles, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus; the middle Platonists of the 2nd century: Severus, Gaius, Atticus and Cronius (a neopythagorean middle Platonist of the 2nd to 3rd century); and he was also influenced by the works of Numenius. | Readability |
Due to his illness, Plotinus moved from Rome and spent his final days, between 269–270 CE, in Campania in the estate of Zethus, an Arabian doctor and an old friend and former student who had died, where his needs were supplied partly from Zethus' estate and partly from an estate at Minturnae, owned by Castricius Firmus, a friend of Plotinus' student Amelius and also Plotinus' student. | Due to his illness, Plotinus moved from Rome and spent his final days, between 269 to 270 CE, in Campania in the estate of Zethus, an Arabian doctor and an old friend and former student who had died. There his needs were supplied partly from Zethus' estate and partly from an estate at Minturnae, owned by Castricius Firmus, a friend of Plotinus' student Amelius and also Plotinus' student. | Readability |
According to the account of Eustochius, a doctor and Plotinus' student, who was delayed in his journey from Puteoli to the estate of Zethus in Campania, and who was the only person to attend Plotinus on his deathbed, Plotinus' final words were: <blockquote>"I have been waiting for you; I am trying to unite what is divine in us to that which is divine in the universe. | According to the account of Eustochius, (a doctor and Plotinus' student, who was delayed in his journey from Puteoli to the estate of Zethus in Campania, and who was the only person to attend Plotinus on his deathbed), Plotinus' final words were: <blockquote>"I have been waiting for you; I am trying to unite what is divine in us to that which is divine in the universe. | Readability |
Hence, it is suggested by some 21st century scholarship that Gemina, having connections with emperor Gallienus, introduced Plotinus to emperor Gallienus and the empress Salonina. | Hence, it is suggested by some 21st century scholarship that Gemina, having connections with the emperors Valerian and Gallienus, introduced Plotinus to emperor Gallienus and the empress Salonina. | Readability |
The emperor Gallus and the empress Salonina who both, according to Porphyry, honoured and revered Plotinus visited Plotinus' school and probably participated in his classes at least once. | According to Porphyry, both the emperor Gallus and the empress Salonina honoured and revered Plotinus, visited Plotinus' school, and probably participated in his classes at least once. | Readability |
Plotinus had already written 21 treatises, beginning in 254 CE, before Porphyry arrived at his school in 263 CE, and he wrote 24 treatises while Porphyry was at his school, and wrote nine more after Porphyry left his school in 268 CE. | Plotinus had already written 21 treatises, beginning in 254 CE, before Porphyry arrived at his school in 263 CE. He wrote a further 24 treatises while Porphyry was at his school, and wrote nine more after Porphyry left his school in 268 CE. | Readability |
The scholarship Professor Stephen R. L. Clark refers to as "suggested by some" is the 1999 journal article "Plotinus the Egyptian?" | The supporting scholarship Professor Stephen R. L. Clark cites is the 1999 journal article "Plotinus the Egyptian?" | Readability |