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Google "golden boy" defects to Facebook

google_ben_ling.gifBenjamin "bling" Ling, described as one of "Larry and Sergey's golden boys," is jumping to Facebook, reports Josh Quittner at Netly News. Ling will reportedly head the white-hot Facebook platform program, having previously succeeded with Google Checkout. Quittner says Google's stunning $600-plus stock price has backfired on the company, making it profitable for top staff to bail out now rather than waiting for more shares to vest. (Photo courtesy of AuctionBytes.com)

9:11 PM on Wed Oct 10 2007
By Paul Boutin
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