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Sprint Like An Egyptian: A Tech Entrepreneurship Revolution in Alexandria

Gust

As our group sweltered in the July heat on the outskirts of Cairo , each of these purported minions of the state — none of whom wore a uniform or badge — in turn blocked our entry, determined to exercise the modest amount of authority bestowed on him by demanding that my host surrender his digital SLR camera.

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[Review] The Rise Of The New East

YoungUpstarts

Rising consumer demand in China itself has also led its own manufacturers to favour selling domestically. By now, many would know that China is expanding aggressively to West Asian and North African countries like Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Algeria, Libya and Egypt. Traditionally, Asian coastal cities have ruled shipping trade.

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How Do Educational Leaders Motivate Aspiring Students?

The Startup Magazine

However, the prospects of pursuing a demanding master’s program can dampen your enthusiasm for education, especially with a full-time job. Prioritizing inclusivity also demands a safe and nurturing environment for students of all genders. Do you remember your English teacher’s passion for Shakespeare’s sonnets?

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American Censorship Day Is Tomorrow (11/16/11)

Feld Thoughts

They include EFF , Free Software Foundation , Public Knowledge , Demand Progress , Fight For the Future , Participatory Politics Foundation , and Creative Commons who have organized American Censorship Day tomorrow (11/16/11). If you run a website or have a blog, go to the American Censorship site to see how you can participate on 11/16/11.

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Here’s What’s Driving Collaborative Consumption and Where the Market May Head Next

Both Sides of the Table

Tapping into global markets – There are talented people in the world who can’t earn a “global market rate” for their services but when you open them up to global demand – boom! Think Tunia, Egypt, Syria and now Turkey. An obvious example of this is oDesk. It is open and empowering. And rebellion.

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Soundbites from the future

Start Up Blog

They’re happy to facilitate revolution in Moldova, Iran, Egypt and Libya. They thought we should be able to demand payment. They forgot about demand and supply. Supply doesn’t automatically equal demand – especially financial demand. Brands can’t be a-political, they need to stand for something.

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Public Goods: What a US Startup can Learn From China Sidewalks of Death

Austin Startup

It is bikes on demand. In cities where parking is very hard to find and the sheer number of cars causes massive disruption akin to the plagues of Egypt, bike sharing solves an important human need for cheap and reliable local transportation.

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