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Global Consumer Study Proves E-mail's Value Extends Well Beyond the InboxMarketWatch (press release)The Global E-mail Attitudes Survey of 13000 consumers in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific reveals that e-mail's influence over …and more » More: continued here

EBay on Wednesday acquired RedLaser, a barcode-scanning application for the iPhone, and the related technology from developer Occipital. More: continued here

EBay Inc. is buying the technology behind RedLaser, an iPhone application that lets people scan barcodes on products they want to buy and do immediate price comparisons online. More: continued here

The fire burning near the Royal Gorge in Fremont County is now reported at 65 percent containment.  The fire started earlier this week along the railroad tracks near Parkdale.  The cause is still undetermined. This afternoon Sheriff Jim Beicker told News First the fire had grown only slightly since Tuesday, …

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PerezHilton.com (blog) Lost Charlie Chaplin Movie Sold for $5.68 on eBayIndyPostedFans of Charlie Chaplin were excited to see that a lost film was found on eBay for $5.68, according to The Star. eBay user Morace Park, who lives in England …Lost Charlie Chaplin Film Sells For $5.68!!PerezHilton.com (blog)all 5 news …

DETROIT, June 23 (UPI) — Ebay is fighting a default judgment entered in a class-action lawsuit brought in Detroit over its rule that payments must be made through PayPal. EBay – PayPal – Shopping – Servers – Auctions More: continued here

Just as Apple fans were at their jitteriest about the impending delivery of their iPhone 4s, FedEx’s online tracking system crashed Wednesday afternoon. More: continued here