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Or look for it in your favorite neighborhood (independent or chain) bookstore. Ask them to order it for you if you don't see it on the shelves or right up front.
Craigslist offers 2nd chance for missed connections
Oakland Tribune feature: "Missed Connections" is a craigslist board for people who want to follow up on a random encounter:
Since it began, Newmark has watched Missed Connections grow from 100 to 4,000 posts a week, across the 34 cities the Web site serves. "Like everyone else, I really do hope that it works," Newmark says. "I'm a bit of a romantic." ...
Do the hunters ever nab their elusive bounty? "Once in a while, someone connects. It's just not very often," Newmark admits. "One person has to write it, another has to stumble onto it. It's a long shot. But romance is always a long shot."
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