eBay founder launches paid-for online news service

Pierre Omidyar experiments in Hawaii with ‘new way to do journalism that connects with ordinary citizens’ The founder of eBay – the virtual marketplace that connects sellers and buyers worldwide – is launching an online news site where people will pay to exchange ideas and discuss issues affecting their communities. …

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Addison post office offers special cancellation

The U.S. Postal Service and Paradise Garden Animal Haven in Woodhull will host a special cancellation for the 2010 social awareness stamp subject — Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet — from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 at the Addison Post Office, 150 Front St. in Addison. More: …

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EBay expected to deliver modest earnings growth

EBay is expected to deliver modest earnings and revenue growth when it reports first-quarter results after Wednesday’s closing bell, with analysts saying the company has improved the performance of its marketplace business. More: continued here

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eBay seller faces £50,000 fine

Trader Paul Barrett bid for his own items – from cars to pie warmers – on eBay to increase prices A seller on eBay who drove up prices for goods by secretly bidding for them faces fines of up to £50,000. Paul Barrett used a second account on the internet …

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