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15 Oct 2011

Broke-Ass Career: Panhandling

As the American job market continues to take a downward spiral, even “normal” people have taken to panhandling these days. The stereotype goes that if you are standing on a street corner, begging for money, you must be a drunk. This doesn’t necessarily seem to be the case today. Even

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15 Oct 2011

Get Litup for Litcrawl Saturday October 15th

If you haven’t had a chance to checkout one of Litquake’s amazing events you are running out of time.  In fact this weekend happens to be your last chance.  As a completely unbiased and objective observer I’m going to have to recommend the readings taking place this Saturday at Revolution

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14 Oct 2011

Vietnamese, Italian, and American All at Americana Grill

Americana Grill is without a doubt one of the “most unique restaurants in the Bay Area.” I’m unsure as to why this place offers items like cheese steak sandwiches, veal scaloppini, and pho all on the same menu, but damnit, it’s all delicious and affordable. Americana Grill offers a serious

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14 Oct 2011

Calling all Broke-Ass Moms

Anyone know where other Broke-Ass Moms hang out? Yeah, I can’t find them either. But I know you’re out there.  Maybe you’re lurking through the Goodwill bins for a Halloween costume, busy composting your coffee grounds, or reading the latest book you checked out of the library with your toddler

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13 Oct 2011

Friday Night Art Opening: Witches of Wonder

  This Friday, October 14th, get in the mood for Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos at the launch of a spooky and intriguing art exhibit at Big Umbrella Studios on Divisidero. The show, entitled Witches of Wonder, features and all-female-line-up of talented artists with a taste for the darker

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13 Oct 2011

Sports, Sandos and Beer at Tommy’s Joynt

  With its colorful facade we’ve all driven by Tommy’s a million times and thought, “Man, I should really go there sometime.” Well good people I have gone to Tommy’s and return with outstanding news. The place is awesome, the food sticks to your ribs and the beers are cheap.

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12 Oct 2011

Noc Noc. Who’s There?

  I’m not exactly sure what it is about the Noc-Noc that makes me black out every time I go there. Well, not all the way (since they don’t serve Fernet Branca) but, pretty close to it. Maybe it’s the toxic mix of I.P.A. and hot Sake just before the

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