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'Rent It Out': Portlandia Spoofs The Sharing Economy

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'Rent It Out': Portlandia Spoofs The Sharing Economy

February 27, 2014 • On their IFC comedy show, Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen take on the rent-everything culture with a new clip: "Rent it out!"

Travelers Rent Their Cars Out At Airports, In A New Business Model

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Travelers Rent Their Cars Out At Airports, In A New Business Model

November 14, 2013 • At a few U.S. airports, travelers have a new option besides paying for long-term parking or finding a ride. A service named FlightCar allows them to leave their car in the company's lot — and rent it out while they're away.

Share And Share Alike: A Time Of Collaborative Consumption

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Share And Share Alike: A Time Of Collaborative Consumption

November 11, 2013 • From renting lightly used gowns to assembling Ikea furniture, things or tasks can now easily be rented or outsourced. Fast Company writer Danielle Sacks discusses the implications of the sharing economy and where it goes from here.

Share And Share Alike: A Time Of Collaborative Consumption

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This Week, Exploring The Sharing Economy

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This Week, Exploring The Sharing Economy

November 11, 2013 • Why buy a bike, car or vacation home when you can share them? The shift from ownership to access is powering the sharing economy. What do you want to learn about the world of collaborative consumption?