Killen is making the same kind of push into overseas corporations that Yahoo has started in the U.S. In this case the "corporate portal" that Yahoo builds for a company has a link to a local-language Yahoo, building the local brand.

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In what ways can we conbine different media and link them to already-established local social networks to improve the situation of the poor?

UNESCO: Communication and Information

Mr Leonard patrols regularly with the local commando unit, and maintains a battery-powered radio link with his white neighbours.

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Turns out they recently installed a fiber optic link to the studio at the school and local station -- and CNN affiliate -- WWL is evacuating their operation to that studio.

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Though Nextdoor is currently free of advertisements, the site plans a directory of local businesses that could link to user recommendations, like a Yellow Pages-Yelp mashup.

WSJ: Nextdoor Review: Social Network Brings Neighbors Together

The Department for Transport said HS2 Ltd, the company it set up to deliver the high-speed link, was holding regular meetings "with all the affected communities and local authorities" along the line.

BBC: HS2 high-speed rail proposals 'disregard' Warwickshire

In 2010 Andrew registered his company, Youth Entrepreneurial Link Investments (YELI), which is now the first local registered paper bag and envelope-producing company in Uganda.

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