Telegraph.co.uk Chrysler Unveils Pure Electric Minivans for US Post OfficeAll Cars Electric, NYChrysler has also arranged partnerships with several key utility companies to ensure a proper charging infrastructure is put into place at the post offices where the cars will be used. According to Chrysler spokesperson Nick Cappa, the vans use …
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The down economy took its toll on Internet auction site eBay (EBAY) for the second quarter in a row. More: continued here
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EBay Inc. said Wednesday the weak economy contributed to declines in both earnings and revenue for the second consecutive quarter, but the online marketplace operator beat analysts’ expectations. More: continued here
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A federal grand jury has indicted two men on charges that they robbed a north Omaha post office at gunpoint. More: continued here
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A company called Knome plans to offer its personal gene-sequencing service to the highest bidder in an eBay auction. More: continued here
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The results indicated that eBay was still struggling with the economy and efforts to improve its online marketplace. More: continued here
Read More »National League notes – Augusta Chronicle
National League notesAugusta Chronicle, GAThe two seats in the Delta Club Gold section behind home plate auctioned for $38100 Tuesday on eBay. The list price for the pair was about $56000. – The club is keeping Dwight Gooden 's signature — but moving it to another location and putting it … …
Read More »Silicon Valley grows latest Calif. political class – The Associated Press
Silicon Valley grows latest Calif. political classThe Associated PressAmong the first to make the switch to the political arena was a Democrat, Steve Westly, an early executive of eBay. He became California's controller in 2002 and ran for the Democratic gubernatorial primary four years later, losing by a narrow margin. …
Read More »EBay profit, sales down but beats Street view (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
EBay Inc on Wednesday reported lower quarterly net profit, sales and margins, but results beat Wall Street expectations and shares of the online auctioneer rose nearly 6 percent. More: continued here
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