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LIME WIRE: has hired Zeeshan Zaidi, formerly of SONY BMG, RCA Music Group and Arista Records, as head of global, a newly created position. Most recently, Zaidi had worked for Gen-Y video network NABBR, as chief operating officer and head of business development for the online media startup that distributes entertainment content and brand advertising to a Gen Y audience. He will be responsible for developing and executing a global strategy for Lime Wire. He will report to George Searle, Lime Wire CEO.