And like any average, our nationwide average speed combines fast connections with slow ones.

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Those seeing that their friends, loved ones, and random social connections are voting are more likely to get themselves to the polls.

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Since no two people experience dementia in the same way, many caregivers are at a loss with how to cope with a disease that can rob the vivacity and obvious connections of loved ones they once knew.

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Users can improve existing connections and establish new ones by instantly sending messages and talking to or meeting face-to-face with peers and business prospects over Skype.

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The idea is that the visual cues, combined with the physical ones help stroke patients rebuild nerve connections more quickly through the combination of stimuli.

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This year I want to focus my list of connections down to those that matter, the ones I can help and who can help me, people who are good at paying forward and who have some wisdom to impart.

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The ones who thrive over time in this environment are those who can reach out, who can make connections, collaborate and build trust, and earn a reputation for doing so.

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