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iTunes users in select cities will soon be able to walk into a Starbucks coffee shop to satisfy two cravings at once -- one for a cup of joe and the other for free music downloads. The freebies will begin Oct. 2, Starbucks and Apple announced Monday, and will include songs performed by Annie Lennox, Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews, Joni Mitchell, Joss Stone and Paul McCartney.

With Apple Promo, Starbucks Names the Tune

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In the online world, it seems teens and young adults reign supreme. The 18- to 24-year-old demographic can make or break a company seeking to grab that proverbial tiger by the tail. However, as the success of iTunes and social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook have shown, companies wishing to create a compelling environment can do so by bringing the youngsters music and a place to congregate.

Apple's Place in the Social Networking Landscape

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Soon after the introduction of the new, iPhone-inspired iPod nano, I visited my local Apple store. There I saw a line of customers definitely not enjoying Apple's typical feel-good experience. They were there to collect Steve Jobs' announced but not-yet-released iPhone rebate, and they were irate. The staff was literally hiding behind the store's genius bar to avoid their wrath.

The iPod Interface: Sleek vs. Simple