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Two Buck Chuck for 99 Cents at Spencer and Daniels Wine Outlet
The fine folks over at Spencer and Daniels Wine Outlet just informed me that they’re currently selling bottles of Two Buck Chuck (Charles shaw for the uninitiated) for the measly price of 99 cents. Apparently they’ve got a shit ton of other wines on sale for like 50-75% off, but

Blue Collar Chit Chat and Chickies – Dining on a Dime at the Chicken-N-Coop
When it comes to cheap grub, nothing beats the San Francisco tradition of the hofbrau. Whether the food is palatable or not is debatable. When it comes to the most famous Tommy’s and Lefty O’Doul’s are the crown regents of course. However they can be insanely crowded and a little

FREE Workshop on Health Care and Insurance for the Arts Community
This is fairly appropriate for today considering that I had to cut my road trip short due to sickness. Seriously, yesterday was one of the sickest days of my adult life. It was a beautiful day in Los Angeles, and while my friends were at a rooftop pool, I was

FREE See what Coney Island used to be!
Today, Coney Island is the best New York beach for seeing old ladies with leathery skin in two piece swim suits and eating something you’ll regret. (Last time I went, my friend gave us explicit instructions not to let him eat at Nathan’s). While it’s still difficult to find towel

No Frills Guide to Fall Fashion
Having been out of school for quite some time, I still get the urge every fall to go Back to School shopping. Each year I crave anything tweed, leather, corduroy, you name it. And if hearing Butt Hole Surfers in Urban Outfitters is any indication of what era fashion is

Beats, BBQ and Broke-Ass Disco
Labor Day is upon us and as the summer comes to a close, here’s one last weekend to break out those beer coozies and hot pants. For us broke-asses without summer shares and well, cars, you can still live it up this three-day weekend and avoid the Jersey shore altogether.

The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse: “Every Teacher’s First Stop and Every Artist’s Second Homeâ€
Maybe you’re a preschool teacher who needs 75 toilet paper rolls for a class project. Maybe your pants ripped and you need a new button, zipper, or fabric for patching. Maybe you’re a crafter or artist and need some art supplies. Maybe you just got an apartment and need some