They could enter into more long-term supply agreements for DRAM, NAN, and component parts for next-generation versions of their products.

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But Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said mainland links to the isles were long enough already.

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"The Afghan nan (the local bread) is almost a meter-long and half-an-inch thick, " Ashok wrote in a typical post on his blog.

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