The down economy took its toll on Internet auction site eBay (EBAY) for the second quarter in a row. More: continued here

Mapping a Human Genome, via an eBay AuctionNew York Times, United StatesBY ANDREW POLLACK In a sign that genome-mapping is becoming increasingly common, a company called Knome plans to offer its personal gene-sequencing service to the highest bidder in an eBay auction set to begin on Friday and continue for 10 days. … More: continued here

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

A company called Knome plans to offer its personal gene-sequencing service to the highest bidder in an eBay auction. More: continued here

The results indicated that eBay was still struggling with the economy and efforts to improve its online marketplace. More: continued here

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 … More: continued here

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. … More: continued here

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