eBay says $2 bln price tag ‘low’ for Skype (CIOL)
BARCELONA, SPAIN: A price valuation of $2 billion would be low for Skype, the chief executive of parent eBay Inc said on Wednesday. More: continued here
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Gordon Brown warned Royal Mail vote is one of ‘confidence’ (Daily Telegraph)
Senior ministers have warned Gordon Brown that the vote on Royal Mail partprivatisation could turn into a makeorbreak vote of confidence in the Prime Minister. More: continued here
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Ebay exec says Skype worth more than $2bn (Financial Times)
Ebay chief executive John Donahoe said Skype, his company’s internet calling unit, was worth more than $2bn. More: continued here
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Magic and the Brain: Teller Reveals the Neuroscience of Illusion (Wired News)
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 then Teller pivots so the…
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EBay to close Vancouver, Canada facility – Bizjournals.com
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
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Don't abandon Blairite policies, Alan Milburn warns Gordon Brown – Telegraph.co.uk
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 …Video: Brown under fire in…
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Stamps going up again (Bureau County Republican)
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
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First-Class stamp prices changing to 44 cents on May 11 – California Democrat
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 goes up after Mother's DayWaynesville…
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Brown's leadership 'in tatters' – Aberdeen Press and Journal
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 conference …Video: Joanna Lumley on…
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Simpsons Stamps On Sale Today – Today Is/Was May 7, 2009 – Digital City
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 the people who still actually…