The ship's power is set to come from solar, wind and wave power with biofuel in case nature doesn't cooperate -- when the vessel isn't adrift via ocean currents.

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Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) wave of acquisitions in the late 1990s is a case in point.

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The duration of the technology wave for real-time analytics may well be infinite in this case, but likely not restricted to one company as with computing speed seems to be commoditized quickly these days.

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The wave pattern is echoed from the dial design to the sides of the case and even the diamonds on the bezel, which softly shimmer thanks to a distinctive snow-setting technique, which blends different sizes of gems.

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The case, which was confirmed by the Vatican, also unleashed a wave of abuse allegations around the world.

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"This indicates that the wave power resource off the Outer Hebrides is even better than what was thought to be the case, " said Mr Vogler.

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Since releasing its first CD in 2001, the band has gradually abandoned its weepy pop-country sound for '80s-inspired college rock and new wave, but the incandescent passion in Lewis' voice has remained, drawing comparisons to Loretta Lynn and Neko Case.

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