As a result, they may be testing an implementation of a possible solution that only solves part of the problem, and they lose the opportunity to develop their offering into a more holistic solution.

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Russia has vast reserves of gas, so one possible solution might be to stimulate increased production in Russia by other firms.

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"Many serious obstacles remain, yet the first step toward peace must be a steadfast conviction that a solution is possible within the parameters of international law and the resolutions of the United Nations, " he said.

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But the bottom line is that we have the ability to make a significant impact on important issues in our world, when we are able to leverage as many assets as possible, we can move the needle and be part of a solution.

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One possible solution, according to Cornell, may be spinning off one of its units.

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Boston is an interesting case because, though it was the police and FBI that ultimately killed one suspect and captured the other, these were made possible through information provided by regular people doing regular things and deciding to be a part of the solution.

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