Craigslist becomes useful tool for real estate brokers Nov 17, 2009
Denver-area commercial real estate brokers are capitalizing on the growing online shopping trend by marketing properties on Craigslist. Craigslist also appeals to brokers in this down economy because its commercial real estate postings are free. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Garchik: Auletta on Google Nov 17, 2009
P.S.: Also at the party was someone else with more than a passing interest in media, Craigslist founder (and admitted 30- to 40-times-a-day tweeter) Craig Newmark. His fingers are in many pies, and right now (appropriate because our talk was on Nov. 11) he is a passionate member of the VA's Veterans Affairs Innovation Search Panel, seeking better ways to support homecoming veterans. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Five Places to Find Work at Home Jo... Nov 17, 2009
It s not just a place to sell an old bike or seek a research assistant; Craigslist is chock-full of ads and opportunity for professionals who want to supplement their income. There are lots of work at home job listings here, but they aren t always easy to find. (Suite101.com)
Five Painless Ways To Cut Expenses Nov 16, 2009
You've probably seen a lot of this advice and found it either predictable, too painful to actually act on or insufficient to make much of a difference things like shopping with coupons, buying energy-efficient windows and appliances, cutting back on your Starbucks habit, dropping the premium cable package (and ), having the house cleaner come half as often (and maybe picking up a broom), getting familiar with craigslist. com so you can buy more stuff used, going to the library, vacationing at... (Time.com)
Stolen motor puts club in jam Nov 16, 2009
dirtybiker wrote on Nov 15, 2009 7:56 PM:" Theft is wrong and it hurts everyone. Your club must have insurance. And several members I know are very well to do people that live on the lake. Several of them have more than one boat and motors that would work for your temporary needs until a new motor is purchased or donated. Also- you are out of touch with current used motor pricing. On Friday November 6th posting on craigslist there is the same motor with electric start for $450. Good luck ".... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Internet supermarket booms in bad times Nov 16, 2009
One site, Craigslist, is forecast to report sales of 100 million dollars this year, a 23 percent increase from 2008. Another platform, Amazon, had net sales of 177 million dollars in the first quarter alone, up 24 percent from the first quarter 2008. (Yahoo! Asia News)
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Joann Smith said she called police after someone posted a bogus online classified ad on craigslist, claiming that she was hosting a sex party last Thursday. "(It said) sex party, starting at 10:30 today," she said, reading from the ad. (7 KETV Omaha)
Coming Soon: Jobs! Nov 15, 2009
"You can negotiate for good rents, and find really great locations." After a few Craigslist postings generated more than 200 rsums, they hired eight full-time and seven part-time workers. With its biodegradable utensils, chairs made from reclaimed barn word, and locally raised chicken, Dos Toros, which opened the night before Halloween, is tapping into the ethos of sustainability. (Slate)
The sheriff is in town Nov 15, 2009
The group then tried to sell the completed projects on Craigslist, an Internet marketplace where users offer everything from cars to employment opportunities to personal ads ... Craigslist is policed only by other users who flag ads that are posted in the wrong section or violate the terms of use agreement ... The more he used Craigslist, the more Baker noticed a trend of ads that get flagged for removal. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
When public and private collide Nov 13, 2009
Most of the discussions about Craigslist, the phenomenally successful classified ad website that started over 10 years ago in the US, concentrate on the job ads and accommodation listings and how they are challenging existing advertisers ... In early September Jason Fortuny, a web designer and network administrator from Seattle, took an apparently real ad from one Craigslist site and posted it in the Seattle "casual encounters" section ... Fortuny calls his exploit "The Craigslist Experiment",... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Xbox Live boots pirate videogame players Nov 13, 2009
Leading online auction house eBay and popular Internet classified ad website Craigslist abounded on Thursday with offers to sell modded Xbox 360 consoles, with some sellers mentioning the Xbox Live ban up front. "Got banned last week," wrote one aspiring Xbox 360 seller in a Craigslist post in the San Francisco area. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
> Innovative Company of the Year: Altres Nov 13, 2009
Unlike national job-search Web sites that charge employers a fee to post jobs or other free sites like Craigslist that mix legitimate jobs with scams or multilevel marketing ads, Guss said they screen and post only bonafide jobs. As an innovator in the industry, Altres has been and continues to be a thought-leading firm, defining a complex outsourcing business model of what has become an extremely invaluable tool to small and mid-sized businesses globally. (Pacific Business News, HI)
US giant puts up $5m to trap hackers Nov 13, 2009
Jim Buckmaster, the chief executive of listings website Craigslist, speaks out over allegations that the site promoted prostitution by hosting an 'erotic services' category. . (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Craigslist ad leads Palo Alto police to bike thief Nov 13, 2009
Palo Alto police arrested an alleged bike thief Wednesday after he posted an ad on Craigslist for a bicycle that had been stolen from Palo Alto on Nov. 4, Palo Alto Police Agent Dan Ryan said ... Several days later, the bicycle owner told police that he spotted his bike for sale on Craigslist, and Palo Alto police arranged to meet the seller in Mountain View on Wednesday, Nov. 11. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Diversity essential to local economy, but it can be hard to achieveSeeing the future a key to getting right mix of economic elements Nov 13, 2009
education wrote on Nov 12, 2009 4:51 PM:" One problem here is the lack of an educated work force. If I were an employer and I perused what people write on sites like Craigslist and the personal ad sites I'd run the other way. I'm not talking about the occasional typo, I'm talking about writing that shouldn't get a passing grade in elementary school. If this is indicative of the school system here we need to start by cleaning it up and making it work. ". Please. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Polka Dots Childcare Center opens in Stratham Nov 12, 2009
When she saw the Stratham location for sale on Craigslist, she couldn't resist. After looking at the property, a split-level house in a residential neighborhood, she knew she had found her ideal location. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Man charged in stabbings to view records Nov 12, 2009
Norwalk police said they arrested Penev and his wife, Zdravka Zotkova, 36, in June after officers responded to their Craigslist ad. Police say Penev told officers that he had recently lost his job as a graphic designer. (Boston Globe)
Launching Startups in Retirement Nov 12, 2009
"The chance of a 60-year-old finding an ad on Craigslist that says, 'Wanted: Vice-president of marketing and sales. Must be 60 to apply' doesn't exist, so you might as well take your skill set and make it into an encore career," says Mary Furlong, a baby-boomer marketing expert and author of. Turning Silver into Gold: How to Profit in the New Boomer Marketplace. (BusinessWeek)
Will Hannity cop to video deception? Nov 12, 2009
Nif cruises Craigslist. Gov Option Done Deal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Wanted: A buyer for Miss Albany Diner Nov 12, 2009
They're also placing ads on craigslist. The Browns aren't working with a real estate agency. (Albany Times Union)
Budget Ghost Hunting Equipment for ... Nov 12, 2009
Surfing sites like eBay and Craigslist could save bargain hunters 50% or more on basic ghost hunting essentials. Using these inexpensive tools for the first few investigations of a beginner provides a way to test the waters; novice ghost hunters can experience investigations and decide if it is a hobby they wish to pursue further without a huge investment. (Suite101.com)
Unleash Your True 'Emoticons': Revision3 Launches INST MSGS Nov 12, 2009
These snack-sized vignettes are plucked from IM conversations, Craigslist ads and other social media outlets ... Developed by Ann Le, Justin Simien, and Mathieu Young, the 13-episode season kicks off with "MY WOMEN," based on an actual Craigslist ad and a guide to translating Craigslist posts ... The series was born when Simien was slacking off at work, milling through the highly entertaining, "Missed Connections" section on Craigslist. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New York Times publishes 'crowd-funded' article Nov 11, 2009
AFP - Wednesday, November 11. The New York Times headquarters in New York City, is seen here in February 2008. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Dear Nanny: Talking honestly always helps Nov 11, 2009
Check Craigslist as well; they have a free section. I know that this might be especially difficult if your kids are asking for PS3 s or iPod s or North Face coats, but like I said, this could be a good thing for your kids. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
No bail for alleged Craigslist baby killer Nov 11, 2009
04:03 PM PST on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. (AP) -- A woman accused of killing a pregnant woman and cutting her baby out of her womb will remain in jail without bail pending trial. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Sixteen Ways to Keep Your Seller Happy Nov 11, 2009
com, Craigslist, Postlets, your virtual tour, your own blog, etc ... Refresh your Craigslist ads and send the seller a link. (RealtyTimes)
Business license lost after Bordentown prostitution arrest Nov 11, 2009
An Oct. 16 advertisement on the website craigslist said the Wellness Center offered the "best in relaxation, simple & satisfying.". "Unforgettable complete total body pleasure," said the ad, which was still posted on the website yesterday. (NJ.com -- Times)
Woman In Theme Park Ticket Scam Misses Sentencing Nov 11, 2009
She would post the tickets for sale on Web sites like Craigslist, arrange to meet in a public place and always asked for cash to cover her tracks. "It's the mindset of the victims, the getting ready to go to Disneyland and have fun with their families, and taking the time to drive up there and plan a whole day for it. That really is what the loss is," said Pro. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Consignment store helps brides on a budget Nov 10, 2009
The duo offers consignment services by working with bridal consultants across the Valley, advertising on Craigslist and by referral. When items sell, previous owners get 60 percent of the profit. (AZCentral -- Business)
Market for ticket resales booming Nov 8, 2009
Tickets can also be found on more general retail sites like and Craigslist. But buyers need to be extra careful in making sure they re getting authentic tickets, since unlike StubHub and ticket brokers, Craigslist and auction sites don t offer money-back guarantees on ticket purchases ... The cheapest tickets can typically be found on Craigslist, where you re usually purchasing from a seat holder and not an agency, said Christian Galvin, a Red Sox and Celtics season ticket holder who has used... (Boston Globe)
Big Isle woman scammed after posting ad on craigslist Nov 7, 2009
A Big Island woman was scammed for more than $2,000 after posting an item for sale on craigslist, police said today ... A Big Island woman was scammed for more than $2,000 after posting an item for sale on craigslist, police said today. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Downtown landlords dig in for long recovery Nov 7, 2009
(They posted the ad in Craigslist. I guess that they finally learned about the reality of the local renting market. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
New venture finds vacant space for Hawaii meeting planners Nov 7, 2009
for free extra services. Friday, November 6, 2009. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Sex ed gets another endorsement Nov 7, 2009
She's met them on Craigslist, through online dating sites and at singles bars. Broadway sounds a lot like your average member of the "hookup" generation, save for one detail: None of these men have made it into her bed. (Salon)
Police: Mother, Daughter Prostitution Team In Trouble Again Nov 6, 2009
In September, Kern County sheriff deputies arrested Silvers and her daughter, Sarah Sunshine, on suspicion of soliciting prostitution on Craigslist and Backpage. com in the Frazier Park area. (KERO 23, CA)
UPS driver/comic delivers Nov 6, 2009
"I want to bring on average Pittsburghers but then extraordinary Pittsburghers as well," said Ryan, who recruits contestants on craigslist. com and at pittsburghpinheads. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Extreme savers Nov 6, 2009
Snyder, who hits her first home at 6:30 a.m., looks for items she can resell on eBay or Craigslist for a profit. She estimates she makes up to $4,000 a year from her side business, double a year ago. (CNN -- Money / Personal Finance)
Who is responsible for covering the hole left after A&R Construction put the section of the Dogwood Canal under ground? Nov 6, 2009
Imperial Valley Press Online - Probe - Who is responsible for covering the hole left after Atruction put the section of the Dogwood Canal under ground. I want to know why the Imperial Irrigation District did not fill the hole left after it had Atruction put the section of the Dogwood Canal under ground. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Son, 2 other men try to rob father, police say Nov 6, 2009
2 held in robberies linked to Craigslist ads. Fresno police have arrested two people accused of using the Craigslist online service to find and rob their victims ... Sgt. Anthony Dewall said the victims used Craigslist to try to sell property, especially cellular telephones. (Fresno Bee)
Eleven tips to stay safe online and protect your privacy Nov 5, 2009
When using Web sites such as Craigslist or Freelist to buy or exchange goods locally, always bring a friend, your partner or your spouse with you to meet a seller or buyer. Avoid allowing a potential buyer into your home, as they may be checking it out for potential valuables, and avoid going into the home of a seller. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Some curious responses come from sex sting Nov 5, 2009
We shall see wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:48 PM:" One small detail which is being over looked here is that the police violated Craigslist terms of use to entrap these poor in need fellows. Look for yourself under #7. Conduct. Had the cops chose not to impersonate, falsely mislead, deceive, and advertise an illegal activity there would not have been a crime committed. It's called entrapment. So hold on to your milk money. " ... "I say they are victims of entrapment and will be found not guilty. If... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Neko Case on evolutionary path to destinations unknown Nov 5, 2009
"And now, on her new album, Case includes a piano orchestra and the sounds of birds surrounding the farm, finding free pianos on Craigslist and setting up the eight playable pianos within her barn."I kept getting all these pianos and then came up with the idea for the piano orchestra. We had all these musicians playing at once in my barn. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
1 World Trading Co. brings eco-biz to Portsmouth Nov 5, 2009
Keegan buys used bikes on Craigslist and from customers and receives some as donations. He said he'll soon have a dozen bikes in the Portsmouth store. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Brookline incident reports: Oct. 27-Nov. 2 Nov 5, 2009
3:17 p.m., Oct. 31 283 Harvard St., Verizon Wireless A store employee reported that someone stole a phone from the store on Oct. 26 and sold it on Craigslist. The person who bought the phone returned it to the store when he discovered it didn t work. (Brookline TAB, MA)
MediaNews builds web 'pay wall' Nov 4, 2009
In particular, Craigslist and similar sites have cut into daily newspapers' classified-advertising business, which has been their bread and butter for generations. Singleton and MediaNews President Joseph Jody Lodovic issued a memo to employees saying that the company "cannot continue to give all of our content away for free.". (Denver Business Journal, CO)
America's struggling newspapers: Big is best Nov 4, 2009
Some of the loss is permanent: listings websites like Craigslist are strongest in big cities. The papers have responded by raising prices, abolishing bureaus and dropping readers in more distant suburbs, who are less alluring to advertisers. (The Economist)
Prostitution sting that netted 10 had different goal Nov 4, 2009
Police placed ads on Craigslist and other places ... This week, a scan of the Anchorage/Mat-Su adult services category on Craigslist revealed a couple of Valley-specific listings, both with Wasilla locations. (Anchorage Daily News)
Child sex abuse vigilance needed Nov 4, 2009
Right now in craigslist logan utah you will find in jobs wanted ads for girls 21-30 for an escort service that is moving here from las vegas. Cache Valley can close all the roads they want to here. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Internet Sex Prank Nov 4, 2009
Jane said her MySpace picture was copied and used to post the ad on Craigslist. Copyright 2009 by. (KCRA 3, CA)
Two arrested in Fresno thefts Nov 3, 2009
Police said the men were selling stolen items on craigslist to unsuspecting buyers. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Study: Lobbyists are quitting at record pace Nov 3, 2009
A good start;BY Alan on 11/02/2009 at 16:25Thats Great News, Now that is Change I can believe InBY Sher on 11/02/2009 at 17:35I wondered why there were so many more ads for whores on Craigslist - I guess the lobbyists just went back to their old jobs. BY AC on 11/02/2009 at 20:54I think everyone is forgetting that they have quit to take jobs in government. (TheHill.com)
Online Video Embraces YouTube, TV Deals Nov 3, 2009
Our site is a viral site," said Joy Marcus, U.S. general manager at Dailymotion. LATEST NEWS Being viral means "they can spread anywhere they want it -- that's the beautifulness of how this tool works," Marcus said. While audiences tend to like free content, there is room for a paid channel as well, panelists said. Anthony Soohoo, senior vice president and general manager of entertainment and lifestyle at CBS Interactive/TV.com, said the company has had success with its content on iTunes. On the... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Spay, neuter pets Nov 3, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Sting nets 10 looking for prostitutes Nov 2, 2009
wow wrote on Oct 30, 2009 3:33 PM:" Well to say its not about the children is completely irresponsible. As was stated already at least on person on that list is a local comp basketball coach, a coach who travels out of state with these young girls, to places like Vegas and what not. He also coaches young boys, great example to our young boys. I for one would never let my son or daughter play for someone who I found out thought prostitution was ok. Good job PPD and WPD, and I am sure craigslist... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
11 men arrested in prostitution sweep Nov 2, 2009
Judge dismisses 'Adult Services' Craigslist suit. A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit aimed at driving classified ads for prostitution off the Craigslist Web site ... U.S. District Court Judge John Grady said not all postings on the Craigslist "Adult Services" section advertised prostitution and that other services could legitimately appear there. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
S.D. man uses unemployment to raise food for charities Nov 2, 2009
Nancy Brewer, 46, recently moved to the area from North Dakota and came across Parsons' ad on craigslist. org while she was looking for fresh produce last summer. (Florida Today)
BBW can't find SM: Plus-size online dating is very hard Nov 2, 2009
When she used the headline "Smart, Successful BBW seeks SWM for fun, wine and dine" on Craigslist, she received 100 responses. She vetted six, met five and ended up dating two of the guys. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
There’s more than distance between them now Nov 2, 2009
I came across several male contacts that he met through Craigslist. The details of the e-mails made me realize that the love of my life was having a homosexual affair with a man he randomly chose online. (Boston Globe)
Making Smart Decisions Even When the Government Isn't Nov 1, 2009
How many people out there are building small enterprises off Facebook, eBay and Craigslist. Or marketing with Twitter. (ABC News -- Business)
Walmart employee's honesty reunites ring with owner Nov 1, 2009
She placed an advertisement on the Web site Craigslist. And eventually, she began checking pawn shops, in case the finder decided to sell the ring for quick cash. (FOX61, CT)
When public and private collide Nov 1, 2009
Most of the discussions about Craigslist, the phenomenally successful classified ad website that started over 10 years ago in the US, concentrate on the job ads and accommodation listings and how they are challenging existing advertisers ... In early September Jason Fortuny, a web designer and network administrator from Seattle, took an apparently real ad from one Craigslist site and posted it in the Seattle "casual encounters" section ... Fortuny calls his exploit "The Craigslist Experiment",... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
US giant puts up $5m to trap hackers Nov 1, 2009
Jim Buckmaster, the chief executive of listings website Craigslist, speaks out over allegations that the site promoted prostitution by hosting an 'erotic services' category. . (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Woman accused of fake rental listing Oct 31, 2009
A woman accused of posting a fraudulent listing for a rental house on Craigslist was in the Fulton County jail Friday, police said ... According to WSB, Nicholson was posing as a real estate professional and had posted an ad on Craigslist that a four-bedroom, split-level home in Jonesboro was for rent ... The fradulent listing was not on Craigslist Friday morning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
State Fines Unlicensed Contractors Oct 31, 2009
Investigators contracted people advertising handyman services on Craigslist and had them come to the home. When someone offered to do work they weren't licensed to do, they were brought to a mobile command post. (News4Jax.com, FL)
When public and private collide Oct 31, 2009
Most of the discussions about Craigslist, the phenomenally successful classified ad website that started over 10 years ago in the US, concentrate on the job ads and accommodation listings and how they are challenging existing advertisers ... In early September Jason Fortuny, a web designer and network administrator from Seattle, took an apparently real ad from one Craigslist site and posted it in the Seattle "casual encounters" section ... Fortuny calls his exploit "The Craigslist Experiment",... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
