This systematic evaluation is a crucial element of improvement and should not be either an afterthought or an inconvenience.

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He said there would "be an element of compulsion" to require all offenders to take part, but did not give details about any sanctions.

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While Kirill did not specifically say that, it is clear from an architectural standpoint Windows Azure will be the foundational element of their devices and services strategy.

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