This targeted approach amplifies the WiFi signal by adjusting the phase of the transmitted signal, delivering stable WiFi connections for voice and video.

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Their ongoing partnership with credit counselors would be invigorated and, in fact, newsworthy, as it would signal a new phase of commitment by major financial institutions to the relief of current distress as well as renewed support for financial literacy programs that help prevent future meltdowns.

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Clear Phase digital signal processing.

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"This change to a higher phase of alert is a signal to governments, to ministries of health and other ministries, to the pharm industry and the business community that certain actions now should be taken with increased urgency and at an accelerated pace, " Chan said.

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Phase 6, Chan said, is meant as a signal to countries to recalibrate their strategies to minimize the harm from swine flu.

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