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17 Aug 2012

How To Save Money By Going Sober

Life is intense. The sun is always too bright. The streets are always too dirty. Your friends are always too dull. Your girlfriend is always wearing those horrible pants you hate. At some point over the past million years or so of facing these realities, Man thought to himself: “Why

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17 Aug 2012

Commonwealth Café & Public House: The Perfect Spot for the Common Public

One of my very favorite places in Oakland to enjoy a pint has recently closed due to a kitchen fire. I’m not sure when re-opening is due to happen, but I hope it’s quick and relatively painless for those who run this wonderful establishment. Located on Telegraph Ave. in Oakland

Chloe Doores - Economical in the East Bay 0
17 Aug 2012

Summer Soul Sessions FREE at The Paperbox NYC. Win A HP Laptop w/ Beats Audio!

The Couch Sessions presents: Summer Soul Sessions at The Paperbox NYC on Saturday, August 18th. This FREE event will be putting some entertaining electro-soul/pop, hip-hop, indie rock and chill wave acts on display. Hosted by The Company Man, the event will open its doors at 10pm and the place will

Enrique Grijalva - Mr. Minimum Wage 0
16 Aug 2012

The Alamo Square Flea Market this Saturday

Is your broke-ass burning to score some  treasures on the cheap? This Saturday, August 18, 2012, you’re in luck! The Alamo Square Neighborhood Association (ASNA) presents the 29th Annual Alamo Square Flea Market. The Alamo Square Flea Market features great antiques, estate pieces, and handmade items. Check out vintage items,

Heidi Smith - The Ultimate Scavenger 0
16 Aug 2012

Want a FREE Trip to Another San Francisco?

Summer means travel, and I’ve been doing plenty of it. But this weekend I realized, if I could visit anywhere in the U.S., I’d go to San Francisco. Since I already live here, that means pulling a paperback time machine off the shelf and reading at 88 miles per hour…

Scott James - Paperback Pundit 0
15 Aug 2012

Making Sense of the Perplexing World of Bro Fashion

Recently, I attended a surprise birthday party for my friend Kaitlin, and had a great time. Birthday Girl Kaitlin: stylish and sassy, as per usual. My friends: major babes, as per usual. The party location at the Standard Biergarten: teeming with hella bros. Yes, this is to be expected at

Carrie Laven - Pretty Penniless 0
15 Aug 2012

ARTY PARTY with OPEN BAR @ WiP TONIGHT

It’s like a Battle of the Bands, except not totally lame and terrible. No spiked hair with red tips. No inter-song banter involving erections or silly hats/ironic t-shirts. And most importantly, no puerile attempts at rap-rock. Oh yeah and there’s no music either, so that’s cool. Instead, the art gallery

Jules Owen - Wandering Wastrel 0

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