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AFP - Microsoft on Monday blocked access to thousands of Hotmail accounts in response to hackers plundering password information and posting it online.

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Los Angeles-based AEG, which is a producer of music, sports, reality and special event programming, said Monday that it has acquired Incited Media, a provider of webcast management, production and media services. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Incited Media has produced online events such as The Democratic National Convention, Live Earth, Live 8 and YouTube Live. AEG is one of the largest promoters of concerts and other live events in the world.No tag for this post.

Macworld.com - Don’t look for any Apple executives at the next U.S. Chamber of Commerce mixer wearing any of those “Hello, My Name is…” stickers. The computer maker has resigned its membership in the business trade organization, citing opposition to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s stance on greenhouse gasses. The trade group has been a very vocal opponent of current legislative efforts to reduce greenhouse gassesNo tag for this post.