Police in Northeast Ohio are continuing their investigation into what now may be the third homicide in a series of deaths linked to a job ad on Craigslist. The posting sought a caretaker at a cattle ranch just outside …
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Reading While Eating for August 29: 100% Irene-Free
We promise, this is the last time you’ll see the phrase “Hurricane Irene” in today’s links.
Will Clean Teeth for Food? Chicago Eatery Accepts Bartering
There are all kinds of ways to find a bargain. Coupons. Groupons. Ebay. Craigslist. And when finances are tight, it pays to get creative.
Swap Meet on Steroids: California Store Gives Away All Items for Free
If everything’s free, is it still a store? No matter — the Long Beach Free Store just says all its items are 100% off.
The Wu-Tang Clan Is Looking for an Unpaid Intern
Cash rules everything around me. Well, except during a recession. These are hard times, after all.
Craigslist Opportunist Sees the Positive of the World Ending on May 21
You have to hand it to this Craigslister–this is certainly the silver-lining of people believing in the end of the world.
Dumb Criminal: Craigslist Car Thief Foiled By Own Tactic
What goes around, comes around. Especially if it’s a Nissan Maxima.
Craigslist Censors Its Adult Services Section in the U.S.
Visitors hoping to browse the more risque section of the site found on Saturday that the adult services link was replaced with a the word “censored” in bold letters. (via CNN)
How to Turn an Old Cell Phone into a Porsche in 14 Steps
It may have taken two years, but 17-year-old Steven Ortiz alleges he was able to swap a cell phone for a Porsche. This kid definitely has a future in business. (via Jalopnik)