They assume a future in which all regulatory differences between IP-based and traditional circuit-switched phone services have been eliminated.

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Micro-grids are an important solution: a combination of a generator and hardened distribution system can supply reliable and larger quantities of electricity to a small circuit of users including emergency services, shelters, gas stations and grocery stores.

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Dell and Dell Financial Services seem to have a short circuit in their customer service operations.

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