While Brockman began solving the problems related to narrowing searches on the World Wide Web, Bowman drafted a business plan and studied other companies that went public.

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Ban cited progress at the summit so far, with delegates showing resolve, responsibility and political commitment to solving the problems, but he urged them not to leave the summit without implementing a clear plan of action.

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