Now, at the closing speed, the headlights on, I would've had a hard time telling the color of the vehicle, let alone the driver.

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The distance between them is closing in part because IT professionals are beginning to value the need for speed not just in marketing, but in all businesses functions.

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Sales professionals need to be able to get up to speed quickly, keeping track of the network of people and business events that are relevant to closing deals.

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Those trailers, in turn, can only cross from New Jersey to Staten Island by completely closing the westbound lanes of the Goethals Bridge, moving one at a time over the span at a maximum speed of 5 mph, Ms. Burtis said.

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