Cloud CIO: Lessons from the OpenStack Design SummitComputerworldThe first item was the keynote presentation by Neil Sample, VP Architecture for eBay. eBay is considering Rackspace as a platform for its use of public cloud (although Sample was careful to note that eBay is also considering Azure as well). …and more » …

DALLAS–(BUSINESSWIRE)– “Print Big, Save Big” Promotion and New Sign and Banner Online Order Feature Help Small Businesses Maximize Their Marketing Dollars Small businesses have a positive long-term outlook … More: continued here

Sale 'may close 9000 post offices'Sunday MercuryGovernment plans to sell off the Royal Mail could lead to the closure of more than 9000 post offices, according to a new report. Research among 800 sub-postmasters by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) found that nine out of 10 said they could not …

Pak Watan eBay profits jump 20% in the growth of PaypalPak WatanInternet auction giant eBay has reported a sharp rise in quarterly profits thanks in large part due to strong growth at its Paypal division. Net income for the first three months of the year was $476 (£286m), a 20% …

Space.com Stamps celebrate pioneering Mercury spaceflightsThe Flame TrenchIn a 2 pm ceremony today at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the US Postal Service will unveil postage stamps commemorating NASA Mercury missions past and present. One stamp celebrates Thursday's 50th anniversary of the Project Mercury flight …Mercury astronaut and mission …

Hardware Tips: USB-to-IDE/SATA Adapter, Laptop Parts on eBayIDG News ServiceFortunately, I know where to go to find cheap laptop parts: eBay. And, sure enough, with a little searching I found a U6S-compatible battery for just $37 shipped. The seller has an excellent rating, and the battery comes with a three-year …

1 in 7 on Food Stamps: ReportNewsroom America(Newsroom America) — One in seven Americans, or about 14.3 percent of the population, now rely on food stamps to help make ends meet, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing US Department of …and more » More: continued here

Post and Parcel South Shore Post Office ClosingMyFox ChicagoCustomers wishing to conduct postal business at a retail office can do so at four nearby locations: 7436 W. Exchange Ave., 7715 S. Cottage Grove Ave., 1510 E. 55th St. or 700 E. 61st St. The announcement to close Finance Station N …

Corey S. Krasko • Times Record The Rogers Avenue branch of the U.S. Post Office is in Park Plaza strip mall, facing Creekmore Park. More: continued here

eBay Senior Vice President of Global Communications Alan Marks spoke at the seventh annual Harper’s Bazaar Summit on Anti-counterfeiting held on April 26 in New York. Marks participated in a panel discussion on how to fight fakes along with Frank Abagnale, subject of the film “Catch Me if You Can,” …