Ecommerce news stories from around the web:

"Can Meg Whitman save California?" Fortune magazine, 3/13/09
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"An Apology from Etsy's CEO, Maria Thomas," Etsy Storque blog, 3/16/09
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"So Long eBay, "Hello" SeeAuctions.com," press release via AOL Money & Finance, 3/16/09
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"News from Rob Chesney: An Update on eBay Motors": With over 90% of Motors members now using the new eBay Motors, we have decided that it's time to fully transition to the new site experience. Starting today, you'll see messages on the original eBay Motors home and search pages announcing that they will be retired on April 13th.
eBay Announcement Board, 3/16/09
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"Share your crafts and diy projects!" Newsday Cheap Thrills blog, 3/16/09
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"Why Small Auction Sites Can Not Compete with eBay," Red Ink Diary blog, 3/16/09
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"Videogame Start-Up Plans Online Worlds With Marvel," Wall Street Journal, 3/16/09
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"China's Alibaba Plans To Invest USD30 Million In Overseas Markets In 2009," ChinaTechNews, 3/16/09
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"Auction of KB's antique toy collection may net $1M," Berkshire Eagle, 3/14/09
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