I started looking on e-bay and found plenty of new and used ATMs ranging from $500-2500 but quickly determined I didn’t want to pay $300 for shipping. Next was Craigslist, where I quickly found an ad from a bar north of Boston. They were selling pool tables, Budweiser neon signs and an ATM for $750.
I SERVED 17 YEARS IN THE NEW JERSEY PRISON SYSTEM. I AM A REAL GENUINE THUG. I HOWEVER, TURNED MY LIFE AROUND AND I NOW OFFER MY SERVICES TO HELP TROUBLED TEENS. I CAN TELL ANY PARENT WITHIN 2 SESSIONS IF THEIR CHILD IS WORTH WHILE OR IF THEY WILL END UP IN PRISON. I DO NOT YELL OR SCREAM, I WILL SHOW THE TROUBLED TEEN THE REAL WORLD AND WHERE BAD BEHAVIOR WILL SEND YOU. TRUST ME, I AM GOOD AT THIS. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE EXCEPT YOUR CHILD'S WELL BEING AND YOUR PIECE OF MIND.
Ben Hoffman goes on Craigslist where he discovers an idea for the best reality tv show ever.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Ben Hoffman goes on Craigslist where he discovers an idea for the best reality tv show... more
Ben Hoffman checks out one of the strangest Halloween costume ideas of all time.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Ben Hoffman checks out one of the strangest Halloween costume ideas of all time.... more
This week on infoMania cable hosts two awards shows you've never heard of, the news goes crazy for Halloween, Sergio counts down the spookiest hits, Brett helps you find a costume, and Bryan checks out gay conversions.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.This week on infoMania cable hosts two awards shows you've never heard of, the news... more
A judge in Chicago has thrown out a lawsuit aimed at removing prostitution off the craigslist website
"A woman advertising erotic dancing for male clients is offering an adult service, yet this is not prostitution," said the judge in his 31 page opinion adding the ads ""might even be entitled to some limited protection under the First Amendment"
On the other hand the prosecutor Dart said. "This came after two years and hundreds of arrests off of the Web site, and many of the arrests involve juveniles and human trafficking.
i didn't just wake up on morning and say im gonna sue craigslist"
Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster said through a spokeswoman: "We welcome Judge Grady's decision on this matter."A judge in Chicago has thrown out a lawsuit aimed at removing prostitution off the... more
This week on infoMania President Obama is everywhere, every network has baked up a cake show, Bryan learns some important lessons about coming out, Brett shows you how to get online neighbor revenge, and Sergio counts down the hits on mtvmusic.com.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.This week on infoMania President Obama is everywhere, every network has baked up a... more
Here is a list of the 20 most crazy and bizarre Craigslist adverts.
If you didn't know Craigslist is a website that allows you to post your own personal adverts for pretty much anything.
As an example, at number 5: Woman to sit in my bath tub full of noodles, wearing a bathing suit
"I will pay you $1 to sit in my bathtub full of noodles while you wear a one piece bathing suit. I will not be home, nor will anyone else while you do this. I will leave the key for you, and you will sit at your leisure. DO NOT bring any sauce. I will season the pasta after I return home prior to dinner."
If that doesn't make you want to read the rest I don't know what will.
List at link.Here is a list of the 20 most crazy and bizarre Craigslist adverts.
If you didn't... more
A Connecticut man put his parents up for sale on Craigslist as a joke to pass the time on a rainy weekend.A Connecticut man put his parents up for sale on Craigslist as a joke to pass the time... more
This week on infoMania A&E is obsessed with obsessions, Miss Universe contestants play dress up, Sarah explores Brooke Shields transition into momhood, Sergio looks at the sad state of rock music, and Ben goes hunting for crazies at a health care town hall.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.This week on infoMania A&E is obsessed with obsessions, Miss Universe contestants play... more
Lady Gaga made it onto the cover of 'Out,' which means she made it into 'We've Got You Covered,' Conor Knighton's weekly roundup of what's in the glossies. He reads them so you don't have to. Also includes the real cost of cheap food, an alien baby, Craigslist, health care, getting wee-weed up, the kid from 'The Neverending Story," the Beatles breakup, and teddy bears.
We've Got You Covered is a recurring segment on Current TV's weekly television show, infoMania. In each episode of We've Got You Covered, Conor Knighton catches you up on everything you need to know about what's in this week's magazines. For more We've Got You Covered visit: http://current.com/groups/weve-got-you-covered/
and Current TV.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Lady Gaga made it onto the cover of 'Out,' which means she made it into 'We've Got You... more
Like most of us, you probably use the Internet to check your e-mail, look at celebrity sex tapes and then mercilessly slander your enemies and total strangers.
Well, between today's felony charges against a Craigslist prankster and a court's ruling that you can't anonymously call someone a "skank," it looks like the days of faceless Internet cruelty may soon be over.
The 40-year-old Missouri woman posted a fake ad on Craigslist including the photo and phone number of a 17-year-old girl she had a beef with, and is now facing felony harassment charges.
And back in January, Liskula Cohen (pictured) sued Google to determine the identity of a blogger who had the audacity to call her a skank.Well, the case was finally heard and Cohen won, so now Google has to turn over the blogger's name so they can be, sued too.
But what will we do all day when we can't troll the Web calling perfectly attractive women fat and ugly?Like most of us, you probably use the Internet to check your e-mail, look at celebrity... more
I was the guy with the black Burberry jacket that you demanded I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I hope you somehow come across this message.
I'd like to apologize. I didn't expect you to crap in your pants when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket. It was not cold, but I was wearing the jacket for a reason that evening. My girlfriend had just bought me that Kimber Model 1911 .45 A CP pistol for Christmas, and we picked up a shoulder holster for it that evening. It's a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head, isn't it? I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from with that brown sludge flopping about in your pants. I'm sure it was even worse since you left your shoes, cellphone, and wallet with me. I didn't want your buddies to come help you try to mug us again.
I called your mother, or "Momma" as you had her listed in your cell, and explained your situation. I bought myself and four other people in the gas station a tank full of gas on your credit card. The guy with the big motor home took 150 gallons and was extremely grateful! I gave your shoes to a homeless guy over by Vinnie Van Go Go's, along with the cash in your wallet. I threw the wallet in a pink "pimp mobile" parked at the curb after I broke the windshield and side window out and keyed the driver side.
I called a bunch of phone sex numbers from your cell phone. Ma Bell just shut down the line, and I've only had the phone for a little over a day now, so I don't know what's going on with that. I got in two threatening phone calls to the DA's office and one to the FBI with it. The FBI guy was really pissed and we had a long chat (I guess while he traced the number).
I'd like to apologize for not killing you, and instead making you walk back home humiliated. I hope you'll reconsider your choice of path in life. Next time you might not be so lucky. - AlexI was the guy with the black Burberry jacket that you demanded I hand over, shortly... more
Are you totally addicted to gaming? Truth is, if you are reading this right now, video games are a major part of your life. If you want to show off your gaming addiction, and have it broadcast on TV for all to see, answer this ad in craigslist…Are you totally addicted to gaming? Truth is, if you are reading this right now,... more
Video game characters need lovin', too. After saving the princess, freeing the world from the tyranny of an evil despot, or halting the spread of a zombie virus, it'd be nice for our polygonal saviors to have a warm body to snuggle up with in bed. Thanks to the Internet and the online meat market that is Craigslist, every character -- from the completely artificial to the artificially aged due to a mutated, genetically engineered virus -- has a shot at getting some. So we decided to post some personal ads as if written by your favorite game characters. And if you think that's crazy, wait until you read some of the actual replies we received.
We've all read the Missed Connections and Casual Encounters sections on Craigslist for one reason or another (yes you have, stop lyin'). Whether it was to find someone or just for a laugh, did you ever think about who was typing out that little offer too meet? Most of us never actually put a face or body to the words of the ads, but photographer Mark Andrew did just that. He created a series of poignant and telling portraits of human desire.
Click the link to see the shots.
Enjoy.We've all read the Missed Connections and Casual Encounters sections on Craigslist for... more
This is seriously disgusting and immature - does a grown women really need to get involved in her daughter's school drama?
A New York woman is facing charges after posting a Craigslist ad reading, 'I need a little affection ... I'm blond, I'm cute and I'll be waiting.' The woman gave the e-mail and phone number of a 9-year-old classmate of her daughter. The two girls had recently gotten into an argument. The classmate's mother was able to intercept the forty calls which came in, some seeking an escort service.This is seriously disgusting and immature - does a grown women really need to get... more
Drug dealers, take note: potheads aren’t the only ones who know what 420 means.
Quincy police arrested a man advertising his wares on the online classified site Craigslist with the words “420 help is here.” Drug detectives knew that in the cannabis culture, 420 means getting high on marijuana.
The Craigslist item said “Give me a ring if you need some help,” and listed a phone number, which a detective called Friday.
He told the man who answered, later identified as Christopher J. Gray, 30, of Marlborough, that he wanted to buy a quarter ounce of marijuana, and a meeting was set up for later that day in parking lot on Southern Artery.
Gray was somewhat cautious when he met two detectives posing as customers, and asked if they were cops, Police Capt. John Dougan said. Apparently satisfied when the officers said they were not, Gray allegedly said: “Well, I trust you. You look normal, ” and sold them a small bag of marijuana for $45.Drug dealers, take note: potheads aren’t the only ones who know what 420 means.... more
Dear craigslist,
I am unspeakably saddened to have to cast you aside. Truly, this day never seemed possible, my beloved craigy! The countless times I have clicked on your name in my Bookmarks Bar…for a while there, it was like an involuntary twitch!
I have roamed your corridors from Missouri to Hong Kong. My postings have stretched across your broad database in search of a better life and I have connected with many wonderful people based on your introductions. I was hooked from the moment my friend in Los Angeles told me about the free couch she scored off you. I was thrilled when I landed my first paying gig from your solicitors. I met a great friend after bartering through you—yoga lessons for furniture. It was like I had joined an e-topian society!
This is why it hurts so to let you go. How could it have come to this?
I was undaunted by news reports of crimes that involved you. Surely the millions of romances spawned by reconnecting those missed connections and gainfully employing the World made up for the few random acts of cruelty!
What I cannot tolerate about you any more is this: you have let yourself go. While you still look the same after all these years, you have changed so much inside that I barely recognize you. Once a laid back, hipster haven, you have become a flop house for scam artists, pervs, cheap bastards, and idiots.
It makes me feel dirty to glance at your gigs—who would have ever thought a “Flyer Distribution” ad would actually be a blowjob request in disguise? Your job boards make me feel like my time and skills are worth less than a Slurpee. $4 for a 500-word research article on advancements in cardiology? Seriously?
Worst yet, the ads I have placed in your Services sector have made me a beacon for freaks. Some of the “clients” I have acquired through your channels have been so horrendous that I have had to pay them to take my hard work and leave me alone.
The saddest thing for me is that I still need you. I am desperate for a pet sitter, but I just can’t take the chance of having to change the locks on my house again, like I did after giving the last craigslist pet sitter the keys to my home. And I still need a job—more than ever now that I have spent months going on bogus interviews that I scored through your perps.
I realize it’s not entirely your fault. You are merely a canvas on which your visitors paint. But craigy, you’re dripping with lead-based paint and tags. Don’t you want to clean yourself up?
I wish I could tell you how to banish the scammers and sleaze from your pages. I want you to succeed, CL. But I can’t hang around you anymore. I’m sorry, sweetheart, but you have now been deleted from my Bookmarks Bar.
peaceDear craigslist,
I am unspeakably saddened to have to cast you aside. Truly, this day... more
When Barack Obama was campaigning for the presidency, he pledged to create a "Craigslist for service" — a comprehensive Web presence that would help people across the country find volunteer opportunities. Now, after months of quiet work, a coalition of nonprofit groups, technology developers, and others is about to unveil its interpretation of the president's vision — a new Web site called All for Good.
The site, which is currently managed by Google — will gather in one place a wide spectrum of information about volunteer positions and events nationwide, using open-source technology so that groups can use the computer code to package the data in different ways.
The project has attracted support from some heavy hitters in the new-technology world — including Craig Newmark of Craigslist and Arianna Huffington of the Huffington Post — and participation from many nonprofit groups that have agreed to share their volunteer opportunities.
But it has also alienated some charity leaders who say the coalition is duplicating efforts charities already had under way, and putting significant pressure on groups to participate to help carry out Obama's agenda.
"Very powerful actors have entered the nonprofit ecosystem and created something that already existed, that is blooming, is growing, and has to accommodate a new reality," says Peter Deitz, who founded Social Actions, an online database of ways people can support social causes. His group had already developed an open-source technology that is similar to All for Good's.When Barack Obama was campaigning for the presidency, he pledged to create a... more
