EBay, Andreessen Dispute Icahn's Accusations on Skype Deal (2)BusinessweekEBay Inc. (EBAY:US) Director Marc Andreessen struck back at activist investor Carl Icahn, who has accused the venture capitalist of conflicts of interest for his role in the company's sale of videoconferencing service Skype. Andreessen said he recused … More: continued here
Read More »Andreessen Defends His Behavior on eBay’s Board – New York Times
Andreessen Defends His Behavior on eBay's BoardNew York TimesAfter enduring a week of attacks by Carl C. Icahn about his tenure on the board of eBay, the technology investor Marc Andreessen has delivered his most direct response yet to the hedge fund manager's criticisms. In a post on the blog …
Read More »Temporary post office opens in New Canaan – News 12 Connecticut
Temporary post office opens in New CanaanNews 12 ConnecticutPostal officials say the lease for this location works on a month-to-month basis, but the post office potentially could be in the new spot for up to a year. Mallozzi says that although parking isn't great, it's better than having customers visit …
Read More »Steel Rose: Monroe Post Office worker’s book details epic journey from Vietnam … – Monroe Monitor
Monroe Monitor Steel Rose: Monroe Post Office worker's book details epic journey from Vietnam …Monroe MonitorJulie Alexander, well-known to most Monroe residents from her 17-year post at the Monroe Post Office, and her husband Rick, celebrate the recent release of her book, “A Rose on the Steel Ground,” which details …
Read More »EBay Issues ‘The Truth About Skype’ in response to Icahn’s Accusations – GeekWire
GeekWire EBay Issues 'The Truth About Skype' in response to Icahn's AccusationsGeekWireIn response, eBay issued a letter today, titled “The Truth about Skype,” which breaks down the list of allegations point-by-point. In addition, eBay's director Marc Andreessen, who is accused of having a conflict in the sale of Skype, also …
Read More »eBay, Icahn continue duel over Skype deal
Washington, Mar. 04 (ANI): In the latest episode of the ongoing battle between eBay and American investor Carl Icahn, the latter has reportedly lashed out at the online store for their mishandling of Skype deal. Icahn has demanded an inspection of eBay's records on the acquisition of Skype in 2005. …
Read More »Investigators watch man pry open post office box on Regal – KREM.com (registration)
Investigators watch man pry open post office box on RegalKREM.com (registration)The investigation started after a rash of mail theft complaints in and around the Regal Post Office during January and February, according to officials. USPS investigators also said there had been numerous parcel locker and post office box break-ins …Reports …
Read More »Icahn vs. eBay: Plenty of ‘facts’ to go around – Fortune (blog)
Icahn vs. eBay: Plenty of 'facts' to go aroundFortune (blog)FORTUNE — As you're no doubt aware, Carl Icahn set his sights on eBay Inc. (EBAY) late last month, arguing that the online auction company should spin off its PayPal business. eBay quickly demurred, saying that it had previously considered such …
Read More »Postal inspectors, deputies catch thief stealing from post office boxes
Last week someone went inside the U.S. Post Office on South Regal on the South Hill and broke into boxes containing mail or packages, so postal inspectors and sheriff's deputies set up a sting to catch the thief in the act. More: continued here
Read More »Icahn Heats Up War of Words with eBay – NewsFactor Network
Icahn Heats Up War of Words with eBayNewsFactor NetworkBillionaire investor Carl Icahn (seen here) has been pressing eBay's board to spin off its PayPal payment division to unlock shareholder value, which the company has rejected. After blasting eBay CEO John Donahoe's "ineptitude," the billionaire says … More: continued here
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