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Discuss “Craig's brilliant creation”

Craig Newmark is a single 53-year-old computer nerd who just might help you find your next apartment, boyfriend, or car. What began in 1995 as an e-mail list for San Franciscans in search of love, a job, or a house has expanded to a multi-million dollar enterprise that reaches from the Bay Area all the way to Bangkok. The perfect site for college students, Craigslist (www.craigslist.org) is a blend of eBay, Facebook, and online blogs, and it?s working around the clock to connect communities all over the country.

Pittsburgh Portal

Like many cities around the world, Pittsburgh has its own section on the site. Although not as built-up as the San Francisco or New York City sections, the Pittsburgh section is growing. Like the rest of the site,...

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