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From Airbnb to TaskRabbit to Zimride, sharing is becoming big business

www.usatoday.com

The advent of GPS, the always-on Internet and social networks enable finding things in real time from people you somewhat trust. Inspired in Zimbabwe The founders of Zimride were inspired by drivers in Zimbabwe, who pick up strangers and give them a lift for a few bucks. Only 3% were online when I started AOL.

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Crisis Management for Lion Killers

Venture Chronicles

The story of the Dr. “Lion Slayer” Palmer is all over the internet and people are outraged, for good reason. Well done Internet… you have already surpassed the attention span of a #hashtag with this one. The Internet is a marvelous creation that engages and connects people throughout the world.

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16 Powerful Tools and Services to Help Non-Marketers Grow Their Business

crowdSPRING Blog

The Google Display Network has a massive reach of approximately 90% of global internet users. Crowdspring’s 210,000+ designers from Australia to Zimbabwe, and everywhere in between, are standing by to help you. Not impressed? That should provide any business with a solid shot at connecting with their market.

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16 Powerful Tools and Services to Help Non-Marketers Grow Their Business

crowdSPRING Blog

The Google Display Network has a massive reach of approximately 90% of global internet users. Crowdspring’s 210,000+ designers from Australia to Zimbabwe, and everywhere in between, are standing by to help you. Not impressed? That should provide any business with a solid shot at connecting with their market.

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Trading Precious Metals Online

The Startup Magazine

Thanks to the wonders of the internet, it’s now easier than ever to trade in precious metals online. 75% of the world’s platinum comes from South Africa, with the rest coming from Russia, Zimbabwe, Canada, and the US. How to Trade. Platinum is a rare metal and the cost of mining it is far higher than that of gold.