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Are Residential Parking Permits Destroying the Planet?
Guest post by Christian Utzman For the longest time my gasoline bill used to be $20 a month, but these days it’s more like $200. What changed? Residential Parking Permits (RPP) came to my neighborhood. RPPs are stickers for your car that allow you to stay parked for longer than

Fun Corporate Event Ideas for Millennials
A corporate event might seem like a one-size-fits-all get-together. There are drinks, there are snacks, and everyone’s happy with the predictability. However, that’s not necessarily the case with a millennial workforce. They’ll certainly appreciate any type of party that you put on, but something off the beaten path will suit

How to Fight for Sex Worker Justice
Welcome to Brain-Throbs & Blow Jobs, a new column that highlights the great minds and perspectives of Bay Area sex workers through interviews and photo portraits. Come support your local sex workers this Saturday at the Sex Worker Justice Now rally in downtown Oakland. June 2 is International Sex Worker’s Day,

Racists, local Music legends and LeBron…again: News for week of May 31, 2018
This week harnesses all the uncertainty of negotiations with North Korea and a stock market tanking over the threat of new sanctions, but we’re pretty clear on a few things: racists, basketball, Puerto Rico and righteous love for Tower of Power. Racists and the “in” crowd Far be it for

Why Reno is a Great Escape
Oh Reno, how I love you. I want to pet your seedy underbelly. Let your vintage neon signs light up my face. Eat your $10 prime rib at midnight. Wonder about the sordid history of the carpet in your casinos. Watch your river flow by and let my mind wander.

Broke-Ass Honeymoon: How To Do It On A Shoestring
This article is specifically designed to be helpful for the thrifty young married couple who wants to have a honeymoon and is willing to make a few sacrifices to be able to afford it. Utilizing these strategies, my husband and I were able to have a whirlwind 2 week vacation in Europe, visiting Barcelona, Florence, Venice, Rome and Naples

FREE Outdoor Fun in NYC the Weekend
When you’re young, broke and beautiful AND living in one of the most expensive cities in the world it can be hard finding entertainment for free. Lucky for you here’s a list of events going on around the city this weekend that cost no dinero. FRIDAY JUNE 1st 7th ANNUAL