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Making the Internet Smarter at Helping Us

Both Sides of the Table

The Internet has a problem. I like his tagline a lot, “Hunch personalized the Internet.&# I want Lunch or Hunch or whoever is going to solve this problem to hurry up and sack the incumbents and spill the blood of the outdated, crappy UGC Internet. Recommendation Slicing. It’s one you know well. That sounds right.

Internet 309
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5 Recommendations Before Funding An Appealing Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on investors tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Avoid “insider deals.” Someone you don’t know promises you an “inside” deal.

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[Infographic] Countries That Hate The Internet

YoungUpstarts

Some countries hate the Internet. Actually, it may be more accurate to say that some countries are fearful of the power of the Internet to harness people power that may lead to the overthrow in the “natural” order of things.

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5 Due Diligence Tips Before You Invest In A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on investors tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Avoid “insider deals.” Someone you don’t know promises you an “inside” deal.

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Online Toughies: The Cyber World’s Most Wanted Criminals

YoungUpstarts

Iran isn’t well-known for its cyber skills, but this individual definitely placed them on the map. The former member of Iran’s military held valuable footage such as upcoming episodes of the massively popular ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and other shows for ransom. Behzad Mesri. Nicolae Popescu.

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What Impact Social Media Truly Had On Society

YoungUpstarts

Social media websites are some of the most popular haunts on the Internet. Iran, and India. Many companies have blocked social networks on their office Internet as addicted employees can distract themselves on such sites, instead of focusing on work. Thinking Aloud Internet Jenny Ta social media society'

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How To Avoid Investment Scams In The Startup World

Startup Professionals Musings

The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on entrepreneurs tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Avoid “insider deals.” Someone you don’t know promises you an “inside” deal.