What is certain, however, is that any prolonged period of unrest will undermine the possibility of an economic recovery in the short run, and possibly create a vicious cycle of further discontent.
The deal catapults France Telecom into a new league, putting it within competitive reach of Vodafone and possibly creating a rivalry between them.
Over the past week, however, the two overseers have sent conflicting signals to investors, undermining confidence, and, possibly, creating a negative feedback loop between the two markets.
The construction plan calls for rebuilding Avery Fisher Hall, making major additions to many buildings and possibly creating a new home for the New York City Opera.
The program has attracted criticism from economists and analysts, who argue that it is inflating home prices and possibly creating a bubble.
The proposals included contracting out some work and possibly creating a two-tier patent system, with some patents undergoing rigorous review and others merely being registered much as trademarks or copyrights are.
The energy investments will be part of a broader effort to diversify the Alfa Group outside Russia and, possibly, create a publicly listed company, according to a person close to the planning.
The idea of a banking union to coordinate the oversight of European banks, and possibly create a euro zone-wide guarantee fund to insure deposits, is quickly gaining traction.
As higher functioning areas of their brains are underdeveloped, emotion moves them at a deeper level, lighting up the same part of their brain, the limbic system, as meaningful music, and possibly creating a bridge to greater intellectual cognition.
5.09am BST Spurs 100-101 Heat - 31.3 seconds remaining OT Bosh blocks Parker's shot... AND A foul on San Antonio! 5.08am BST Spurs 100-101 Heat - 40.5 seconds remaining OT The Spurs take a 20 seconds timeout to advance the ball and possibly create a 2-for-1 situation.
