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Ebay chief executive John Donahoe said Skype, his company’s internet calling unit, was worth more than $2bn. More: continued here

One of the first tricks in Penn and Teller’s Las Vegas show begins when Teller—the short, quiet one—strolls onstage with a lit cigarette, inhales, drops it to the floor, and stamps it out. Then he takes another cigarette from his suit pocket and lights it. No magic there, right? But …

EBay to close Vancouver, Canada facilityBizjournals.com, NCEBay Inc. said late Tuesday it plans to close its facility in Vancouver, Canada, which employs about 700 customer service agents. San Jose-based eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) said the action "is expected to capture efficiencies, expand support to customers and … More: continued here

BBC News Don't abandon Blairite policies, Alan Milburn warns Gordon BrownTelegraph.co.uk, United KingdomMr Milburn's remarks came as senior ministers warned Gordon Brown that the vote on Royal Mail part-privatisation could turn into a make-or-break vote of confidence in the Prime Minister. Cabinet colleagues fear that the Prime Minister would be badly …

If you haven’t stocked up on a few books of 42 cent-Forever stamps, now might be the time to do it. More: continued here

First-Class stamp prices changing to 44 cents on May 11California Democrat, MOThe price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 42 to 44 cents on May 11. Prices for other mailing service, such as Standard Mail, Periodical, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services will also change. …Postage …

BBC News Brown's leadership 'in tatters'Aberdeen Press and Journal, UK – David PerryThe threat of revolt by 80 or more Labour MPs over his plan to part-privatise Royal Mail. Mr Brown's standing was further damaged when Downing Street tried to distance him from Miss Lumley's account of their meeting. At an impromptu press …

Simpsons Stamps On Sale Today – Today Is/Was May 7, 2009Digital City, NYBy Digital City Staff The Simpsons postage stamps are available to the public for the first time today. Announced in April, today is a big day for fans of the long-running, historic show and it's a big day for …

BBC News Post workers dispute over pay gapBBC News, UKRoyal Mail staff in Londonderry have decided not to handle European election literature because of a pay dispute. Postal workers in Derry are paid the lowest fee in Northern Ireland for delivering the items. In Lisburn, Holywood, Ballyclare and … More: continued …

New prices for mailing services, including a 2-cent increase in the price of a first-class mail stamp to 44 cents, will go into effect Monday. More: continued here