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HOW TO: Sign Up Users Even Before You Launch Your Startup

mashable.com

Asghar says: Military action in Abbottabad (Pakistan) was nothing but a drama entailing conspiracy just like the conspiracy of 9/11 to wage a crusade war against the Muslim world in the guise of self-designed War on Terror. We had evidence on Bush and people chose to ignore it’ icyeh says: Yes.

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What living in different countries has taught me about life (and work)

Austin Startup

Technically, I have never lived in Pakistan (or carry a Pakistani passport) but it’s a second home to me and also a place where a majority of extended family still resides. The one thing I’ve learned about Pakistan is that family name carries a lot of weight because of our unique culture.

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10 Amazing Microfinance Success Stories

YoungUpstarts

In two years she has hired eight full-time employees, secured lucrative government contracts, and is able to support seven households besides her own in Amman. Parveen Baji, Pakistan. She started a business selling gas cylinders with a loan from MFW that helped her buy two cars to make deliveries. Lidia Calzado, U.S.

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Rebuild Lives: Remote Work for Social Good

Transformify

It is good for both the company and the local community that is instantly boosted by the increased purchasing power of the residents. It has been designed by a girl living in a safe shelter in Pakistan. per location. Remote work is good for the businesses but how can it help those people who have suffered abuse?

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Crowdsourcing The Indian Rupee Symbol

crowdSPRING Blog

Today, a jury selected by the Indian government picked a new symbol for the Indian rupee – to rival similar symbols for the US dollar ($), the euro (€), the UK pound (£) and the Japanese Yen (¥). Government has embraced crowdsourcing for public and private innovation. Anyone was eligible to compete.

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Crowdsourcing The Indian Rupee Symbol

crowdSPRING Blog

Today, a jury selected by the Indian government picked a new symbol for the Indian rupee – to rival similar symbols for the US dollar ($), the euro (€), the UK pound (£) and the Japanese Yen (¥). Government has embraced crowdsourcing for public and private innovation. Anyone was eligible to compete.

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Why International Startups Love NY, and NY VCs Love International Startups

David Teten

Strikingly, there are now several state and city government programs specifically designed to make it easier for non-Americans to found companies in NYC. In addition to this, the NYC government recently entered into a partnership with B.New York City , a Dutch co-working space. Colorado and Massachusetts have similar programs.