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RightScale Expands In Australia

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Santa Barbara-based cloud computing software developer RightScale has expanded into Australia, the firm said last week. RightScale said it has set up operations in Sydney, which will provide local sales, support and professional services for its platform in that country. RightScale is a provider of software used to manage the configuration, monitoring, and other aspects of both private and public cloud computing.

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Startup Weekend Los Angeles

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Sunday, November 18, 2012 -- Startup Weekend Los Angeles. Ever wondered what it takes to be an entrepreneur? The professional and personal challenges, the high and lows, the failures and the success? Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures.

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j2 Global Buys Ziff Davis

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In a surprise move, Los Angeles-based cloud communications provider j2 Global said this morning that it has acquired technology publishing firm Ziff Davis. j2 Global said it paid $167M for j2, out of cash on hand, for Ziff Davis, which owns PCMag.com, ComputerShopper, ExtremeTech, Toolbox.com and Geek.com, among other properties. j2 Global, which is run by Hemi Zucker, said the buy is the 40th acquisition of the company, and that it plans to expand Ziff Davis through a combination of internal gr

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CleanWeb Hackathon Los Angeles

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Sunday, November 18, 2012 -- CleanWeb Hackathon Los Angeles. The CleanWeb Hackathon will be coming to Los Angeles for the first time starting Friday Nov. 16th! CleanWeb Hackathons are weekend programming competitions taking place in major cities around the globe. Entire communities of developers: students, professionals, and hobbyists, come together over a weekend to make web, mobile, and social apps that improve the sustainability of energy, air, and water systems in their community and in the

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Can You Ask for Office Rent Relief? How to Manage Your Lease During COVID-19

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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What Does Google's New YouTube Strategy Mean For SoCal Startups?

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It looks like Google's YouTube intends to pull at least 60 percent of its programming deals for online content providers, a move that may have a huge impact on Southern California's emerging video content startups. In a report, AllThingsD said that YouTube intends to re-invest in up to 40 percent of the original channels being funded through its program, but the rest--who haven't met its expectations on engageent and viewing time--will most likely not get new deals and will have to fend for them

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7 Keys to Positioning Your Competitors to Investors

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Every entrepreneur should spend plenty of time thinking about competitors, and how they relate to your business, but you need to be very careful what you say out loud about them to your team, your investors, and your customers. What you say speaks volumes about how you think about your startup, how smart you are, and your personal integrity. I’ve spent hours talking to startup founders, and heard a thousand startup pitches, and I always listen carefully to what is said (or not said) about compet

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Mindshare LA and UCLA Present: “From Whence We Came…” Live!

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TechZulu is honored to bring you the very first Mindshare LA from the West Side! Live this thursday November 15, at 8:30pm. For those who may be unfamiliar with Mindshare LA, over the years Mindshare has become a mecca for intellectuals, artists, scientists and other progressive characters to broaden their perspective and find community in this vast city.

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XIFIN Wins Life Technologies

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San Diego-based Xifin , which develops cloud-based software for managing healthcare diagnostics and payments, said today that it has been selected by Life Technologies Corp. Size of the win was not disclosed. XIFIN said that Life Technologies is using its revenue cycle management platform for its new, CLIA-certified laboratory services business. XIFIN's software is used for managing the revenue and payment cycle for healthcare diagnostics businesses.

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Pinterest Launches Secret Boards For Holidays

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Pinterest has launched secret boards for use this holidays. According to Pinterest Software Engineer Evrhet Milam , “The holidays are a time for being with family, sharing great meals, and, of course, surprising your favorite people with a special gift. That’s why we thought the holidays were a perfect time to test one of our most frequently-requested features: secret boards!