Shopping, Style and Beauty

10 Unstoppable Steps to Crowd Funding Success!
How many of us have had brilliant “aha moments” or inhaled inspiration, yet nothing ever comes of it because of lack of cash? What if you were given an extra $1k, $5k, $10k (or more?). Guess what, my fellow procrasti-stoners, if socks made of coffee can raise $204,601, or a

Win $100 Gift Card for American-Made Goods @ Oakland Supply Co.
Oakland Supply Co. is a new retail concept shop from Oaklandish, and is now open in the historic waterfront Jack London Square district. This showroom features quality American-made goods as well as the finest local wares from Oakland, CA. Product selection includes fine leather items such as wallets, bags,

How to Cut Your Own Side-Swept Bangs
Here’s an easy guide cutting your own side-swept bangs.

Umano: Finally An App Worth Listening To
Facebook has recently decided to inundate us with forced and annoying advertisements for Apps. I’m intrigued by maybe two of out every ten because most look pretty useless. When I do decide to take a chance it never ends well. They are usually overly complicated or are trying to be

Surviving as a Broke College Student
Most college students are broke. It’s no big secret. For most students, getting enough financial aid to pay for tuition and books alone can be hard. Then there’s housing costs, food costs, and transportation. The 2013-2014 school year cost $8,893 on average for public universities. Financial aid awards vary based on student need and

ENTER GIVEAWAY! “I Can’t Afford SF” Tee Or Tank from DSF Clothing Co.
Yes, it’s true. While being broke is temporary and being poor is a whole other level of socioeconomic hell-hole, we couldn’t imagine anyone who reads the BAS site not relating to the message on DSF Clothing Company’s t-shirts, “I can’t afford SF.” Hell, I know some people who are

A Cute Cartoon About the Time I Almost Got Murdered by a Bar Bouncer
The very talented Mike Force did all the layout out and design for my three books (Kenny Liu did the cover for the first two). One day he and I had a great idea: to turn one of my many crazy stories in a cartoon. So that’s just what he

San Francisco’s Biggest Homeownership Secret: Below Market Rate Housing
Most San Franciscans have no idea that they qualify to own their own home! I’m not talking miles outside of the city in suburban child factory land, but in San Francisco proper! A portion of all new construction in San Francisco, currently a minimum of 12%, is required by law to be sold as price