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Romanian citizen sentenced for fraud Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:11AMAUSTIN — Authorities say Andrei Daniel Avram made more than $150,000 selling cars and other merchandise online over six months last year.
In brief: Romanian citizen gets 4 years for fraud Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:19AMAUSTIN -- Authorities say Andrei Daniel Avram made more than $150,000 selling cars and other merchandise online during six months last year.
Romanian citizen living in Austin sentenced in fraud case Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 4:44PMAuthorities say the man asked buyers he usually found through Craigslist and eBay to wire money, which he would pick up in cash from H-E-B's across Texas.
Austinite sentenced in Craigslist fraud Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 4:08PMAuthorities say Andrei Daniel Avram made more than $150,000 selling cars and other merchandise online over six months last year.
Armed Robbers Target Craigslist Users: Police Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:34PMCarrollton police say at least four people answering sales ads on Craigslist have been robbed recently.
HomeAway IPO opens up 34% after pricing well Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:07AMOnline vacation rental website HomeAway Inc. AWAY became a hot property on its first day as a publicly traded stock Wednesday morning, gaining close to 50% in early trading. The company's shares opened at $36.10 a share on the Nasdaq, up around 34% from its initial public offering price of $27. A total of 8 million shares were sold at the high end of its expected $24 to $27 range.
Texas man turns to Craigslist, gets rain Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:20AMTexas man turns to Craigslist, gets rain
Latin American influence gaining momentum in Pittsburgh restaurant scene Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:55PMFoods and flavors from Latin America have slowly permeated the Pittsburgh restaurant scene in recent years, at casual spots such as Mexico City and Chicken Latino as well as more upscale establishments including Kaya, Tamari and Yo Rita. That slow growth is about to explode.
Area man turns to Craigslist, gets rain Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:00PMArea man turns to Craigslist, gets rain
Former resident travels country Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 10:48PMMike Monteith hitchhiked and his way across the country over three months. From March 2 to May 25, Mike Monteith, a former Pullman resident and friend of many students, gave up his familiar England residence to bus, couch surf and hitchhike across the United States back to Pullman.
Chance to watch history drives price of Canucks Cup tickets through roof Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 7:43AMWant to watch the Vancouver Canucks make Stanley Cup history? You’d better have deep pockets.
Chance to watch history drives price of Canucks Stanley Cup tickets through the roof Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 10:58PMWant to watch the Vancouver Canucks make Stanley Cup history? You’d better have deep pockets.
Temp workers interviewed firefighter candidates Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 9:40PMTemp workers interviewed firefighter candidates
Craigly 2.0 Adds Search Monitors: Free Alternative to Push Notifications Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 11:42AMAustin-based developer, Mother Tucker, LLC today announces Craigly Premium 2.0, an update to its popular Craigslist multi-location search for iOS devices. Craigly gives users multiple views of their search results including an images text view; a thumbnail-only view; a full-screen image-only view; and a Map view with images and so much more. Version 2.0 adds search monitors that serve as a free ...
For $800, join the band [Video] Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 7:32AM# nicepriceorcrackpipe If you're a fan of the thrasher band, Red Fang, then you've no doubt seen their Jackass-inspired video for the song Wires in which a third-gen Chevy B-body wagon is used in a gran mal version of will it blend? Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe '85 Caprice Wagon is almost a twin, but is its price a jackass move? More »
Man Gets 10 Years In Prison In Henderson Sex Case Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 7:12PMA former Las Vegas man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for trying to entice a minor to have sex with him. Johnson Sheffield, 28, of Austin, Texas, pleaded guilty in November to two counts of coercion and enticement of a minor. He was sentenced
Man who solicited girl on Craigslist sentenced Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 2:00PMA federal judge sentenced a former Las Vegas resident Thursday to 10 years in prison for posting an advertisement on Craigslist.com that solicited a young girl for sex and contained a pornographic picture of his body.
Man who solicited young girl on Craigslist sentenced Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 2:00PMA federal judge sentenced a former Las Vegas resident Thursday to 10 years in prison for posting an advertisement on Craigslist.com that solicited a young girl for sex and contained a pornographic picture of his body.
Citizen, with the help of a friend Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 3:34AMThings were running smoothly during the naturalization ceremony at the Federal Courthouse on Friday, where Nimer Jaber, 21, was one of 52 new U.S. citizens awaiting certificates, until suddenly the room went dark.
Bloomington man arrested following Craigslist exchange Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 5:24PMA Bloomington man was arrested after allegedly attacking a woman and her teenage son following a Craigslist exchange. A Bloomington man was arrested after allegedly attacking a woman and her teenage son following a Craigslist exchange.
Rohnert Park remembers beloved teacher Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 4:28PMFriends, family, students and parents gathered to talk about Heidi Kreger, tell stories and mourn her sudden loss at age 40.
Ex-employee arrested in online ad scam Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 2:47PMA man was arrested on charges of online harassment after his former boss's phone number was used in a bogus dating ad posted on Craigslist.
Coloradan man linked to missing Aurora woman was arrested in Texas Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 2:06AMTravis Forbes showed up at his new rental home in Austin, Texas, offering his roommates gluten-free granola bars. But the goodwill he earned Tuesday was forgotten Wednesday when a fugitive task force of U.S. Marshals and Austin police armed with assault rifles swept in and arrested him.
AFD's Volunteer Hire Department Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 12:08AMAFD recruitment efforts not unlike speed dating
Buda burglar foiled by iPhone Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 11:37AMThe electronic giant Apple Inc. claims to have an application on their iPhone devices for almost everything.
Burglary suspect caught on Craigslist Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 3:43PMAustin police said they have arrested a 19-year-old who was caught burglarizing neighborhood homes and placing the stolen items on Craigslist.
Meet the First Openly Gay Sofa: There's a guy in Austin, Texas,... Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 2:13PMThere's a guy in Austin, Texas, who put up a Craigslist ad hoping to sell his sad, sorry, lumpy sofa for $100. The marketing pitch? Naming the thing Joepha and exploring the many reasons why Joepha's gay—Gaga, disco naps, and...
Meet the First Openly Gay Sofa Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 12:03PMThere's a guy in Austin, Texas, who put up a Craigslist ad hoping to sell his sad, sorry, lumpy sofa for $100. The marketing pitch? Naming the thing Joepha and...
A new flavor of ice cream truck is coming to town Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 12:31AMUnlike the last time an ice cream truck tried to roll into town, this time the El Segundo City Council approved a new business permit for an ice cream shop on wheels without so much as a discussion.
Wal-Mart DC donates to Adams Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 3:56PMAdams Elementary fourth graders celebrate the $1,000 donation presented by Wal-Mart Distribution representatives Jennifer Shane and Erin Nadeau benefitting their annual trip to YMCA Camp Grady Spruce.
Those pianos popping up downtown have a purpose Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 9:46PMThose pianos popping up downtown have a purpose
Virginia Teen Accused of Selling Guns Via Craigslist Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 8:31PMAn Alexandria, Va., man is charged with illegally selling and possessing firearms.
Teen Accused of Selling Guns on Craigslist Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 8:31PMAn Alexandria, Va., man is charged with illegally selling and possessing firearms.
Craigly Premium multi-location Craigslist search app is now 50 off Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 11:43AMAustin based Mother Tucker, LLC announces a price reduction on Craigly Premium, over 50 off its regular price, effective immediately and only for a limited time. Craigly Premium is a multi-location Craigslist search app for iOS with multiple search result views. This includes images text, thumbnail-only, full-screen image-only and a Google Map with images. Craigly also features posting with ...
South By Southwest stats highlight social networking, device usage Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:09AMWeb analytics firms break down the social networking statistics at South By Southwest, with Apple's iOS products, mobile check-in app foursquare and group messaging service GroupMe coming out on top in their respective categories.
SXSW Housing Crunch a Boon for Crowdsourced Hosting...if It Works Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 1:51PMResidents offering free and paid space have become a viable alternative for the packed conference. The annual South by Southwest conference has become a networking treasure drove for technology insiders, a proving ground for ambitious startups, and a place to reunite with old friends (who, ironically enough, often live in the same city). Unfortunately, official hotels were booked up weeks ago ...
Short-time rentals bring big-time bucks Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 5:50PMIf you own anything that can be even remotely perceived as hospitality, you might be sitting on a SXSW cash cow.
Betting Their Lives Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 1:53PMOn December 17, 2008, Keith King opened his e-mail and unknowingly played his part in the downfall of what state prosecutors say is a $20 million investment scam. King, an Austin mortgage consultant, had been moonlighting for a friend, hawking a sure-fire investment opportunity in the midst ...
Tour Diary: 48 Hours With 30 Hackers on a Bus Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 8:37AM10:20 a.m. -- There aren't enough back-end developers! 9:53 a.m. -- Startup X/Lemonade Stand has their team set with two back-end developers, a front-end designer and an iOS developer. They're now attempting to recruit the Google engineer who's on the bus. 9:41 a.m. -- The pitches are done; now the entrepreneurs have to convince other riders to join their teams. "So this is how this is going to ...
Governments Want Taxes for Home Rentals Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 11:05PMBoth state and local government officials say they will go after unpaid taxes from people who rent out rooms or their homes for short term rentals.
Austin's source for local news Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 8:39AMST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild hockey team is warning fans about fake tickets. The team says about 50 fans bought Wild tickets on Craigslist over the past month. When those fans got to the games they learned the tickets were counterfeit.
HUFFPOST HILL - GOP Calls Emergency Meeting Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 7:39PMA crush of Republican lawmakers with presidential ambitions descended on the Marriott in Woodley Park today to espouse fringe views and praise Ronald Reagan...a rare sight only witnessed every day in the U.S. Capitol.
Craigslist buyer using fake money to buy laptop Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 2:55PMA man who sold his laptop to someone he met online later realized the money he was given was fake.
Craigslist and the Congressman [News Bits] Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 10:43AMMilitary intervention looms in Egypt Peace talks to resume for India and Pakistan 2012 GOP contenders gather [ more › ]
Austin's source for local news Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 9:39AMCLARENCE, N.Y. — Rep. Christopher Lee of western New York abruptly resigned with only a vague explanation of regret after a gossip website reported that the married congressman had sent a shirtless photo of himself flexing his muscles to a woman whose Craigslist ad he answered.
CraiglyCam 1.8 - Craigslist posting camera adds gesture to set exposure Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 12:11PMAustin based Mother Tucker, LLC today announces CraiglyCam 1.8, the Craigslist photo posting camera app for the iPhone. CraiglyCam offers users the fastest method for posting photos to Craigslist. It gives users full control of the camera hardware, auto and manual uploading to Facebook/Flickr/Twitter, photo timers, photo filters, and many other features. Version 1.8 introduces a new gesture for ...
SlideRocket Selected as Official Presentation Platform for SXSW Interactive Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 10:09AMSlideRocket Offers Free Accounts to All Presenters; Partners With Guy Kawasaki for Webinar Series to Make Every SXSW Presentation Sizzle
SlideRocket Selected as Official Presentation Platform for SXSW Interactive Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 10:00AMSAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - 02/03/11) - SlideRocket today announced that it has been selected as the official presentation platform for the upcoming SXSW Interactive Conference March 11 - 15, 2011 in Austin, Texas. SlideRocket is offering SXSW speakers free Pro accounts for their presentations and launching a series of free public webinars to help conference speakers and attendees create ...
Child sex rings spike during Super Bowl week Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 12:32PMTexas law enforcement agents will be hunting for a little-known crime during this week's Super Bowl festivities in metropolitan Dallas: child sex rings.
For $22,000, Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe] Thursday, January 27, 2011 @ 7:20AM# nicepriceorcrackpipe Horatio Alger wrote rags to riches stories for the working class. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Sunbeam is also an ‘Alger,' and its horsepower is a puny to ponies story, but is its price fit for the proletariat? More »