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Things to find on Craigslist: Apartments, used futons ... human organs?

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February 3, 2009, 09:00 AM — 

Daniel Flood was only born with one kidney, and it was failing. So his Internet-savvy daughters decided to post a Craigslist ad looking for a prospective donor. After wading through a few fraudsters (including one woman who wanted money, even though selling organs is illegal), he was matched up with a donor in California, and now has a new lease on life. Keep reading...

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I would like to buy a futon but have little money. I do not want an innerspring mattress,just the regular cotton filled material. I could spend about $100 for both the frame and mattress. I am 70, live in Eureka, phone: 476-8016.
Thanks, Charlene
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全国どこでも引越しのお手伝い、即お見積り。大阪でのリフォームはお任せ下さい。安心の丁寧が自慢のリフォーム会社です。パチンコ・パチスロをする前にパチンコ必勝法を手に入れろ。基礎学力テストで自分の学力を知ろう。あなたの目指す資格は資格 ランキングの上位に位置しています。アラサー・アラフォーの婚活を応援、お見合いパーティーに参加すれば、良い出会いが待っている。今からは激安旅行の時代、安くて良い思い出のたくさん出来る激安旅行。




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