Can I combine my two Apple IDs

Recently, when upgrading my iPhone to a 4s I stupidly created a new Apple ID and have been using a mix of two IDs for some months now. I guess I was too excited about the new Apple tech to be thinking straight!
The upshot is that I now have two Apple IDs which is a real pain as it is causing all manner of difficulties with syncing etc between my iPhne, iPads, Mac Book Air and iMac.
Is there any way these two accounts can be merged so that all my music, my contacts, my apps and iCloud become associated with just one ID again?
Is there some kind soul in Apple that can help me out? The Genius Bar technician says not, but I still hold out hope that someone somewhere has the answer.
Help please.
John

I've heard that it can't be done but it can't hurt to ask... http://www.apple.com/support/appleid/

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