AuctionBytes Blog (blog) eBay, Groupon Launch Gift Card DealNorthwest innovationIn echoes of the deal that Amazon.com did with LivingSocial in January, the two companies launched a $7 for a $15 eBay gift card offer Tuesday afternoon. Amazon.com did a similar deal with LivingSocial in January, offering up $20 gift certificates …

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Burnham-On-Sea 'Severe staff shortages' hit post deliveries in Burnham-On-SeaBurnham-On-SeaRoyal Mail has this week apologised to residents in Burnham-On-Sea after delays to postal deliveries during the past fortnight. Many Burnham and Highbridge residents have found that packages passing through the Dunstan Road delivery office, …and more » More: continued here

Globe and Mail UK Issuing Special Stamp Commemorating William And Kate's EngagementMyStateline.comPrince William and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton don't just need a photo album for their wedding pictures — they need a stamp book, too. People.com says Britain's Royal Mail is issuing two new stamps commemorating the royal relationship. …Prince …

WKZO Meg Whitman Joins Kleiner PerkinsWall Street JournalKleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers confirmed late Tuesday that Meg Whitman, former eBay Inc. chief executive and California gubernatorial candidate, has joined the firm as a part-time strategic adviser. Ms. Whitman, who becomes the latest …Ex eBay CEO Meg Whitman joins venture capital …

Computerworld – After becoming something of a second-class player in the online world, eBay Inc. is looking to get back into the game. The company, well known as an online auction site, announced on Monday that it has agreed to buy GSI Commerce , a company that runs online stores …

USA Today eBay grabs GSI to better battle AmazonComputerworldComputerworld – After becoming something of a second-class player in the online world, eBay Inc. is looking to get back into the game. The company, well known as an online auction site, announced on Monday that it has agreed to buy GSI …

Lifehacker Australia eBay Australia upgrades iPhone app with barcode scanning technologySmartCompany.com.auAuction house giant eBay Australia has launched an update for its iPhone application in Australia which combines its existing features with barcode scanning technology from an app it acquired last year, allowing users to pre-fill selling information by …Sell One …

Student Turned Down for Food StampsKIONrightnow.com"A couple of weeks ago, I went down and applied for food stamps. when it came up that I was a student, the lady left the room, and came back with another lady and said well, you are a student, you have to be working …

Gresham Outlook Post office perseveres in Bridal VeilGresham OutlookA pleasant clutter fills the office of the 100-square-foot Bridal Veil post office staffed by Geri Canzler. The community of Bridal Veil will shrink by one-third when the Trust for Public Land, owners of most of the former lumber mill …and more » …