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Mar 09 2009 5:38pm EDT

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At least one big technology CEO is feeling upbeat. IBM's Sam Palmisano told shareholders it will go on the offense and make it "positioned to lead in the era that lies on the other side of the present crisis." [Wall Street Journal]

The Italian restaurant Maggiano's is bribing people to spam their friends on Twitter with the hope of a $100 gift certificate. [Business Insider]

Hulu has blocked Boxee users from accessing its content. Again. [Wired]

Sources say Apple did lay off about 50 enterprise salespeople, despite company denials. Note to Apple: it's usually best to go ahead and 'fess up to this kind of stuff. [CNet News]

Citigroup wants MySpace users to spend wisely. Especially if they do it with a Citibank credit card. [Bits]

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