At the margin, they may make some unpopular routes viable and increase frequency on others, but the notion that they play a vital role in connecting London with the rest of the world is not supported by the evidence.

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And whether or not NBC's licensing bet pays off, old media plants a massive victory stake in the ground, pushing aside technology's rightful role of connecting the world in shared moments, impervious to the sharpened sticks hurled by the digerati.

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This role served his enjoyment for connecting with other people in his generation and his desire to build something from the ground up.

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The Congress will be divided into several thematic sessions, including the role of TVET in development, connecting youth skills with work and strengthening the recognition of TVET qualifications.

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That view overlooks the broader role that local papers now play in connecting their hometown communities to the world around them.

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With this, it can build on its role as a repository for good ideas, connecting research with policy audiences, and principally, as a relevant world-class organisation today and into the future.

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These entities will play a similar role to exchanges in equities and futures markets, connecting buyers and sellers of derivatives.

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Adding capacity and connecting continents, Gulf carriers will continue to play a crucial role in helping airlines and alliances expand their networks, filling their geographical gaps.

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Women play a prominent role in developing local and regional food systems that are creating jobs, pulling new people into agriculture, connecting communities, and improving health.

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