The old approach was to lock two warring sides in a room until they reached agreement.

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It will then verify that the approach systems can acquire and lock on to the space station and can communicate effectively.

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Captain Steve Borthwick, whose own role was questioned after an ineffective game as a lock and leader, believes a more composed approach is required.

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He writes that the update reflects the fact that the multiple compression story has played out, the company has changed its approach to pricing its platform and today is the last major lock-up expiration.

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The chancellor's plan is take a long-term approach to aid by issuing bonds to raise cash up front and effectively lock-in future governments to the strategy.

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Another approach, which has just been endorsed by the European Union, is an electronic lock on the chip.

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Using a Bluetooth daughter card in the lock mechanism, a couple Bluetooth antennas and a clever app this lock opens by simply touching a finger to the outside of the housing when you approach the door.

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