"George John Singer" (1786–1817) was an English early pioneer of electrical research, noted for his publications and for lectures delivered privately and at the Russell Institution.

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I believe it is a sign that the judge is really pressing the parties to get together on a deal so that he does not have to be Solomon.

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The judge definitely does not want to be in the position of forcing different contractual terms on the parties if at all possible, although he is certainly prepared to rule and do so if need be.

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