4 hrs ago | WBZ-TV
Golfer Tracks Down Stolen Golf Clubs Online
“In this case the gentleman did all the right things, he contacted the police department”
A golfer was roaming Craigslist on the internet, and found his own stolen clubs for sale. via WBZ-TV
15 hrs ago | Reuters UK
Craigslist sues eBay alleging corporate spy plan
“In the months leading up to the launch of its competing Kijiji site ... eBay used its shareholder status to plant on Craigslist's board of directors the individual responsible for launching and/or operating Kijiji”
Online classifieds leader Craigslist.com on Monday filed a countersuit against business rival eBay , alleging eBay had used its minority stake in Craigslist to steal corporate trade secrets. via Reuters UK
Monday | Earth Times
FINRA Warns Job Seekers About Online Classifieds Scams Aimed at Identity Theft, Financial Fraud
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority today warned investors about a new scam involving online job classifieds that fraudsters use to carry out identity theft and financial fraud. via Earth Times
Saturday May 10 | Bay Guardian
Small Business Awards 2008: Chain Alternative Award
If there was ever a metaphor for San Francisco's growing income divide, it might be its furniture market: a sea of IKEA particleboard and Craigslist castoffs swirling around islands of Danish modern and ... via Bay Guardian
Thursday May 8 | San Jose Mercury News
Craigslist vs eBay: clash of cultures
“And we say, 'Hey, not interested.' Because once you are living well, and maybe providing for your future, what's the point in more?”
Jim Buckmaster, CEO and part owner of Craigslist.org, poses for a photograph outside his San Francisco Sunset District house Monday. via San Jose Mercury News
Wednesday May 7 | Canada.com
Scams thrive on craigslist, police warn
“Moving out ... House being demolished. Come and take whatever you want, nothing is off limits.”
Valued at $5-billion with more than 30 million users monthly, online classifieds giant Craigslist is quickly gaining a bad reputation as a haven for thieves, fraudsters, pimps, rapists and even would-be hit ... via Canada.com
Tuesday May 6 | Boston Herald
Doug Kelley carries carpet-cleaning equipment April 17, 2008, in Roseville, California.
“We are continually updating our systems to combat 'black hat' software of every kind.”
Doug Kelley was perplexed when Craigslist ads for his Sacramento carpet-cleaning business started disappearing from the popular Web site. via Boston Herald
Monday May 5 | Miller-mccune.com
A Prophylactic for Free Speech?
“Currently, there is no law regulating the Internet in that regard, so there is little authority given to government entities. That does not mean new laws could not be created, etc., to fairly manage that issue”
The 50-year war on cigarette companies prepared disease prevention experts for another public health foe: Web sites that help spread disease by accelerating casual sex. via Miller-mccune.com
Saturday May 3 | All Things Digital
Kara Visits the VentureBeat Party! [BoomTown]
Dismiss Posted at 2:03 AM PT on May 2, 2008 Last night, dressed in my kindergarten soccer-coach best , I ventured over to the Tenderloin district of San Francisco to attend VentureBeat 's party in honor of the ... via All Things Digital







