Bebo now part of AOL Network


	Bebo now part of AOL Network

Juan da Cruz

5-19-2008 8:00 AM

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web 2.0, social network

Juan da Cruz says:

The Myspace meets Facebook Social Network is acquired by AOL and it will integrated with other AOL services.

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