Net will manage a Web site dedicated to overseeing the development of StarOffice-related software.

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The plan is to rally people worldwide, via the smallthingschallenge.com Web site, to push for development and education in emerging countries.

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BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle maker backed by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, plans to locate the U.S. headquarters of three separate operating divisions in Los Angeles, according to an announcement on the Web site of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).

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The site oDesk in particular hires contractors, not just in writing but also in web development, software development, networking and information systems, administrative support, and other fields.

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