Craig (of the List) Looks Beyond the Web

New York Times by Noam Cohen | May. 13, 2008 (Special Report)

Imagine what it might have been like to be Dr. Kleenex. You invent a modern miracle, the cheap paper handkerchief, and suddenly you become the person blamed for America's disposable culture, praised for a more convenient life, or both.

There never was a Dr. Kleenex, though -- the product was created by a team of researchers at Kimberly-Clark laboratories in the 1920s. But there is a real Craig in Craigslist, and lately he is looking at life beyond ... Full Story »

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 by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 1, 2008

Thoughtful and well-reported article on Craig Newmark, with a focus on Craigslist, its lawsuit with minority shareholder Ebay, as well as Craig's philanthropic activities. Based on what I know about this story, this article is quite informative, accurate and fair -- and provides helpful context about a fascinating public figure. Here at NewsTrust, we're of course delighted to see our organization cited as one the causes supported by Craig. (Disclosure: I am executive director of NewsTrust).

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