Also, lending e-books allows libraries to potentially serve more patrons beyond the hours and walls of their branches.

CNN: E-book lending: Your public library's best kept secret?

He said that the city of Mazar-e Sharif should serve as a hub for aid to reach the people.

CNN: Move into Afghan capital hastens diplomatic steps

Entities like ARPA-E and Ultra Light Start-Ups serve to increase the velocity of that change, by exposing good ideas to financial backing and experienced management.

FORBES: Innovation in Energy: How Do You Bring Recognition and Money To Good Ideas?

To surf the Internet, serve up driving directions, send e-mail.

NPR: Google's Android Makes Phones Act Like PCs

The TLC must be able to pilot new technology like e-hail apps to stay on the cutting edge of industry and to best serve the public.

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Somerset-based 40 Commando was the first marine unit to serve in Afghanistan in 2001 - with missions in areas including Sangin, Nahr-e Saraj and Musa Qala.

BBC: Last Royal Marines leave Afghanistan