Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) — EBay Inc. , the world’s biggest Internet auctioneer, projected its first quarterly sales decline and reduced its fourth-quarter and annual earnings forecasts as growth slows at its namesake Web sites. More: continued here

HOUMA – More than four weeks after Hurricane Ike flooded lower Terrebonne, state officials are still awaiting word from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on whether additional disaster-food-stamp benefits will be extended to Louisiana families affected by the storm. More: continued here

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EBay Inc. posted a third-quarter profit that beat analyst forecasts Wednesday, but its lower-than-expected fourth-quarter forecast indicated the online auction site operator is not immune from the slowing economy. More: continued here

New post office at airportWTOC, GA –3 minutes agoBy Melanie Ruberti – bio | email SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) – Airport officials cut the ribbon on a new post office inside the Savannah/Hilton Head Island … More: continued here

Online Internet auctioneer eBay Inc. (EBAY) was able to post a profit in its third quarter compared to last year, but lowered its full year outlook, weighing on the stock in after-hours trading. More: continued here

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No word yet on Hurricane Ike food stampsDaily Comet, LA –35 minutes agoState officials had said food-stamp recipients who were determined to be eligible for assistance after Hurricane Gustav would automatically have benefits … More: continued here

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eBay posts 3Q profit, but reduces forecast for the yearSan Jose Mercury News,  USA –24 minutes agoEBay swung to a profit in the third quarter, with net income of $492 million, but the San Jose company spooked investors by reducing its forecast for the … More: continued here