McAfee then waged a public battle, requesting asylum and arguing that police in Belize were after him following his apparent decision to shed light on corruption in the country.

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This apparent conflict of beliefs helps shed light on two defining aspects of the American public.

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They could refuse to light up for no apparent reason, because of some infinitesimal rupture in the filament.

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The architects turned the pier into a hexagon with faceted sides that catch the light and reduce the apparent visual mass.

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Also, for no apparent reason, dark spots often appear to be accompanied by light spots.

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The taxi drove onto to the sidewalk in an apparent attempt at evasion, he said, coming to stop between a traffic-light pole and a food store.

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Last week, when I contacted some seasoned business travelers for gadget advice, a clear distinction became apparent between those who enjoy packing electronic aides for every circumstance and those who pack light under any circumstance.

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She shines the light through the bracelets from behind, and as she does, the difference becomes apparent.

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