He realised that some of the off-the-shelf equipment used by serious amateurs is sensitive enough to measure the light drop caused by distant transits.

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Attorney Michael Rebell, who represents the parents, said he hoped the state would drop the penalty, especially in light of Cuomo's announcement this week that, to avoid further cuts, he would empower Education Commissioner John King to impose an evaluation system June 1 if the city and union don't agree on one by then.

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Some may argue that the risk premium these banks are charging is too high, even accounting for the risk, but what are the chances they will suddenly see the light after this regulation is passed, and drop rates across the board?

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The 2011 storms dumped a torrent of mud and debris into the bay, and that sediment, which can bury grasses and block them from the light they need to grow, is the most likely cause for the 21 percent drop.

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While Discovery Channel maintains that it had already made the decision to drop the series because of low ratings, American Guns drew ire in light of the shootings, and made repeats out of the question.

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This normally happens spontaneously, but it can also be forced to happen by light produced by electrons that have already made the drop.

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Ministers authorised a multi-million pound settlement to make the men drop their cases and so prevent any documents seeing the light of day.

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Where the steep drop slowed into the bowl, huge amounts of powder had accumulated, light and deep.

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The case came to light when four men were arrested and accused of trying to bribe the victim and her boyfriend to get them to drop the case against Weberman, a spokesman for the district attorney said.

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