1.   Everywhere in the world, he provides the vital link between nature and the musician.

2.   For over five million passengers, Aurigny has become part of their holiday memories or a vital link with the outside world.

3.   Hams snap into action during times of crisis, providing vital links when traditional modes of communication crumble.

4.   Rebels bombed the Beira railroad, a vital link between the capital and the port.

5.   The road from Salen is the tenuous lifeline of Ardnamurchan, the vital link with the world outside its boundaries.

6.   For elderly people, TV is a vital link with the outside world.

7.   These projects will provide vital links between companies and universities.