Tech analyst Andrew Tonner discusses eBay 's recent impressive quarter. Profit grew to $700 million, and PayPal also thrived. Andrew thinks a challenging consumer environment may benefit eBay, as consumers turn to online auctions to make their purchases. More: continued here

Wall Street Journal Ousted Yahoo Chief Lands New CEO RoleWall Street JournalWith the appointment, the 54-year-old Mr. Thompson, who had been at Yahoo for just five months before stepping down, is returning to his online commerce roots. Previous to the Yahoo job, he was president at eBay Inc.'s PayPal unit, …

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ShowBiz Minute: Flame, Teen Awards, Box OfficeWashington Post23, 2012 – Olympic Flame rides London Eye; Twilight triumphs at Teen Choice Awards; Dark Knight Rises tops box office. …. Washingtologists consistently post thought-provoking, timely comments on events, communities, and trends in the Washington area.and more » More: continued here

The Cultural Legacy of PostageScientific American (blog)While the primary purpose of stamps has been to pre-pay for the transportation and delivery of mail, postage has helped preserve histories around the world. The world's first postage stamp was the Penny Black invented by Sir Rowland Hill, founder of … More: continued …

Stamps to give Kornegay chance at taming LionsCalgary HeraldDon't miss: Special: London Olympics · YYC Photo Vote: The meaning of vacation · Gardening in Calgary: What you need to know · The Herald on Facebook. » Stamps to give Kornegay chance at taming Lions. CFL vet just glad to be …

Globe and Mail Enlarged images of Royal Mail's Welcome to the London 2012 Olympics stampsGlobe and MailLicense; AA. The Royal Mail is planning a tribute to Britain's Olympians that really sticks — a set of gold medal stamps. The postal service says it will issue a stamp honouring every member …

Syracuse.com House votes to name Baldwinsville post office after Lysander Marine killed in …Syracuse.comGary Walts / The Post-StandardLorie and Rick Schneider, of Lysander, stand outside the post office in Baldwinsville with a photo of their son, Marine Cpl. Kyle Schneider, who was killed June 30, 2011 in Afghanistan. The photo …

RedOrbit Russian Man Accused of Hacking eBay, Amazon, Arrested in CyprusManolithA 25-year-old Russian man accused of hacking US websites Amazon.com, Priceline.com, and eBay.com, has been arrested in Cyprus and faces extradition to the United States. If convicted, he could face more than a decade behind bars. Moscow resident …Russian Hacker …

Two hundred and thirty seven years after it was born, the post office struggles to survive. Photo Credit: Getty Images More: continued here