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The results of this study of BATSE light curve of GRBs are
presented. The analysis revealed that the running light curve of
a minority of bursts increase or decrease approximately linearly
with time. These results are interpreted as possible evidence
for spin-up and spin-down of black holes during the burst. The BZ
process and neutrino annihilation are consistent with these
results. The brute force appearance of Kerr black holes being
spun up an down by hyperaccretion in GRBs contrasts with the more
sedate and longer lasting indications of black holes in
MCG-6-30-15 and other sources
(Wilms et al. 2001; Miller et al. 2002; Woo & Urry 2002; Koide et al. 2002).
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