eBay has decided to sell Skype to a group of investors for $1.9 billion in cash and a note for a further $125 million. However, eBay is still keeping a 35% share of the company. More: continued here

NEW YORK — Internet auction house eBay, Inc. plans to sell a majority stake in its online phone unit Skype for $1.9 billion to private investors including Silver Lake, a deal analysts said was worth more than expected but may curb eBay’s growth potential. More: continued here

HOUSEHOLDS and businesses in Oxfordshire have been warned to brace themselves for more postal service chaos – with strike action threatening deliveries right up until Christmas. More: continued here

eBay Motors and General Motors have extended their first-of-its-kind promotion that enables consumers to shop new cars, crossovers and trucks online from participating California Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Pontiac dealers. More: continued here

eBay sells Skype Let's call the whole thing offEconomistOn September 1st eBay, the giant of online auctions, announced that it would sell 65% of Skype, its internet-telephony service. The buyer was not, …Ebay's Run on the Luxury MarketMinyanville.comEbay gets good price for Skype, with chance at more later Thursday …Telecompaper …

Ogden post office could closeStandardNetOGDEN — A post office in central Ogden remains in the federal government's cross-hairs for possible closure. …and more » More: continued here

Four strategies for avoiding identity theftHemscottAlways put your outgoing mail in a Royal Mail pillar box or Post Office mail box rather than in the outgoing mail box at your office. … More: continued here

Property tax bills head to post office this weekMt. Carmel Daily Republican RegisterWabash County Treasurer Larry L. Briggs announced the treasurer's office is now working to get tax bills ready to mail. Treasurer Briggs says they plan to … More: continued here

KFGO Univ Post Office May CloseKFGOFARGO, ND – The University Station post office in Fargo is still among those targeted for possible closure, even after the Postal Service narrowed the … More: continued here

Wal-Mart's Online Offensive: Taking Aim at Amazon, eBayTheStreet.comBut with the addition of vendors to its Web site it is taking aim at some new rivals: Amazon.com (AMZN Quote) and eBay(EBAY Quote). …and more » More: continued here