Chinese billionaire Jack Ma moving Alibaba forwardSan Francisco ChronicleAt roughly the same time, the U.S. government publicly shamed Alibaba-owned Taobao, a hugely successful hybrid of Amazon.com and eBay, for enabling the …and more » More: continued here

Daily Mail British soldier killed in Afghanistan is namedDaily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter … Corporal Alex Guy from the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, was killed while leading his section to assist a group of Afghan …and more » More: continued here

Stamps release veteran linebacker McCuneCalgary HeraldAge, versatility and team's depth at the position hurt his cause. More: continued here

The Calgary Stampeders announced some roster cuts today. 7 players were released in the latest round as the Stamps continue to trim before the season gets underway. Among the cuts is veteran Linebacker Robert McCune, who coach John Hufnagel singled out for his "2 years of hard work and sacrifice." …

Canada Post has honoured two great leaders of the War of 1812 in a linked set of commemorative stamps issued Friday. More: continued here

Daily Mail Steve Drowne frustrated to miss Royal AscotDaily MailLeading jockey Steve Drowne is approaching Royal Ascot with a heavy heart. Some of his finest winners have come at the Royal meeting but this week he has …and more » More: continued here

In the diary . . . eBay Online Fashion WeekIrish Times (blog)The Gallery of Photography is the base for this year's eBay Online Fashion Week, comprising a series of talks and, to culminate, a fashion show in Smock Alley … More: continued here

LAKE MCDONALD – In the 10 years since Nancy Hilderbrandt first sat behind the tiny window at the Lake McDonald Post Office, she has seen wandering bears, wayward Winnebagos and burning embers land on the roof. Such are the challenges of working at a post office inside Glacier National Park …

USA TODAY New breed of websites makes selling more socialUSA TODAYTheir offerings are dwarfed by giants like eBay, Craigslist and Amazon.com, and some take a bigger cut of the sale price in exchange for more services.and more » More: continued here

Warren Buffet Ebay Auction a Complete SuccessAlbany Times UnionAt the close of the auction, approximately 500 people yelled with delight and clinked champagne glasses together to celebrate the momentous occasion.and more » More: continued here