Online auction giant eBay is joining the New York tech explosion. The San Jose, Calif.-based company announced Thursday that it would launch a Technology Center of Excellence in the Flatiron district this fall. The new center, to be housed at 625 Sixth Ave., will focus on developing “cool technology and …
Read More »Apps & updates: eBay for iPad, The Daily for iPhone, Google Currents Retina … – 9 to 5 Mac
iClarified Apps & updates: eBay for iPad, The Daily for iPhone, Google Currents Retina …9 to 5 MacWe also get a new iPad app from NBC offering video coverage, interactive tools, and live election results for breaking political news, as well as a completely redesigned iPad app for eBay, and …
Read More »Clarinda Post Office plans food drive – SW Iowa News
Everything Long Beach Clarinda Post Office plans food driveSW Iowa NewsJoin the Clarinda Post Office on Saturday, May 12, 2012 for STAMP OUT HUNGER, the nation's largest annual single day food drive. The more people who help, the more successful they'll be! Letter carriers from 10000 communities will collect food …
Read More »Kate voted best dressed royal – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Kate voted best dressed royalDaily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter The Duchess of Cambridge has topped a poll of best-dressed royals for her understated “Best of British” style. In the year since her wedding to Prince William, fans have flocked to buy replicas of Kate's dresses.Wills-Kat's wedding cake slice …
Read More »eBay bids big on New York with launch of massive new R&D office – The Verge
GigaOM eBay bids big on New York with launch of massive new R&D officeThe VergeBy Ben Popper on May 3, 2012 01:21 pm 3Comments eBay bought New York startup Hunch last November, and today it announced the launch of a massive new office in New York that will house over …
Read More »Illinois hotel favored by Capone for sale on eBay – Seattle Post Intelligencer
Boston.com Illinois hotel favored by Capone for sale on eBaySeattle Post IntelligencerThis May 1, 2012, photo shows the Mineola Lounge and Marina, the historic hotel in northern Illinois that once served as mobster Al Capone's weekend retreat, which was listed for sale Monday, April 30, on eBay with a starting …
Read More »Vendor of the Week: William Prosolow
Walk by the Ballard Post Office and you are sure to see a smiling, mustached man. That man is William Prosolow. For more than six years, he’s been a presence at the Ballard Post Office. More: continued here
Read More »Food Stamp success faces media’s cold shoulder – Tri State Defender
Tri State Defender Food Stamp success faces media's cold shoulderTri State DefenderBy George Curry | Published Today | Commentaries | Unrated The Department of Agriculture recently issued a report showing that food stamps, one of the nation's largest safety net programs, is also one of the most effective. Food stamps …
Read More »EBay puts down roots in NYC with data-focused tech center – GigaOM
GigaOM EBay puts down roots in NYC with data-focused tech centerGigaOM3, 2012, 10:32am PT No Comments EBay plans on making it in New York and it's bought a 35000 square foot space to ensure that it happens. The commerce and payments company is announcing that it has purchased an entire …
Read More »TN plugs loopholes in stamp duty laws – Hindu Business Line
Hindu Business Line TN plugs loopholes in stamp duty lawsHindu Business LineThe Tamil Nadu Government is tightening Stamp Duty and Registration laws to prevent evasion of taxes on property transactions. The Indian Stamp (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2012, introduced in the Assembly today, provides for levy of 1 per cent …
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