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06 Nov 2011

Trivia Night at Elixir!

Elixir is without a doubt one of the greatest bars in San Francisco. The bartenders know how to pour, the crowd is mellow, and it’s in a great neighborhood. The Elixir trivia quiz will be happening on Tuesday, November 8th at 9:00p.m., but be sure to get there early so

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06 Nov 2011

Occupy L.A. = One Solution to a Broke-Ass Living Situation

  Last week I was down in L.A. visiting my cousin. He happens to live downtown in one of the raddest lofts I’ve ever seen. The first night I was there, we finagled our way into a fashion show at an old church. There, I saw the L.A. types of

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06 Nov 2011

Election 2011: Leland Yee on Tennessee Grillin’, Keeping Your Noggin Healthy via SFPath, the Misery of the N-Judah, and Connecting 4 at Doc’s Clock

Well, it’s that time again. Another election year is already coming to a close and so far it’s been a real corker. With everyone that’s gonna be on the ballot, we thought it might help you get to know the contenders a little better. So, here’s the BAS 20 Questions

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06 Nov 2011

Election 2011: Emil Lawrence on Pulling Yourself Up From The Bottom, “Queers, Straights and Criminals”, and Swensen’s Ice Cream

Well, it’s that time again.  Another election year is already coming to a close and so far it’s been a real corker.  With everyone that’s gonna be on the ballot, we thought it might help you get to know the contenders a little better.  So, here’s the BAS 20 Questions

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05 Nov 2011

Soul II Soul: Ghetto Plastic Cups And An Ass Shakin’ Dance Floor

Soul II soul is a bar I’ve been going to for years. Back when I used to live off the Gates stop, it was a place I went on my way home. I knew the the door man, Jimmy; I knew the owner, Easy, who would sit at the end

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04 Nov 2011

Yerba Buena Gardens: Beautiful And Entirely FREE!

San Francisco is not without its fair share of parks and open spaces. All of which are perfect for us broke asses and many of the things we love to do. One of my personal favorites is the Yerba Buena Gardens. Yerba Buena has it all – a bitchin’ view

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04 Nov 2011

New Biergarten in Hayes Valley

  Sprechen sie Deutsch? Get over to the new Biergarten in Hayes Valley for some an awesome patio setting where you can score some cold German brews and some authentic grub. This place is pretty new, and is only open Wednesdays-Sundays from 3-9 p.m. Make sure you check the forecast

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04 Nov 2011

A Broke-Ass Mom Buys Used

If it’s one thing I’ve learned as a Broke-Ass Mom, it’s to buy used for anything and everything. I bought a pair of shoes new once, and three months later my son was telling ME that they were too tight (since then I have only bought used shoes). Technically you

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