Alex Mak - Managing Editor
The Petition to Turn the Salesforce Tower into The Eye Of Sauron
As you may have heard there is a very important petition going around that supports Turning the Salesforce Tower into Eye Of Sauron on Halloween this year. The Change.org petition currently has almost 7,000 signatures and is looking to get the attention of Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff as well as
Tech Workers Speak Out in Support of Prop C!
Full disclosure, Brokeassstuart.com wholeheartedly supports Prop C. As progressives, we believe in addressing the issue of homelessness in real and meaningful ways. That means funding mental health and addiction services, adding thousands of permanent homes for vulnerable children and families, and helping those who are in danger of eviction. #YESonC.
The San Francisco Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 27 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 27 of the finest locally
New Satirical Startup Claims to Have ‘Tech Solution to Homelessness’
New startup mySight claims to sell people a technological solution to homelessness
I Ate The New Robot Burger in SF, and it Surprised Me
When I first heard about San Francisco’s new robot cook I was a mixed bag of emotions. On one hand, I didn’t like the idea of automated machines taking jobs from service industry workers. But on the other hand, (the little piggy inside of me) really wanted to make friends with a robot who could make me cheeseburgers.
The Environmental Impact of Going Vegetarian
By Kate Harveston Vegetarians the world over had reason to celebrate, World Vegetarian Day was yesterday (Oct. 1) From the mouths of cows, chickens and pigs everywhere — Happy World Vegetarian Day! Vegetarian and vegan lifestyles have a significantly reduced impact on the environment and improved long-term sustainability. In stark contrast to
Exploring the Innovative & Intriguing Oakland Coffee Scene
The Oakland Coffee scene is booming these days, there over 2,300 coffee shops and over coffee 17 roasters in the city now, and the scene is super diverse and interesting too. So much so that Visit Oakland started interviewing the city’s coffee roasters and baristas to shed light on all the
Huge Crack Problem at Salesforce Transit Center Forces Shutdown
The Salesforce Transit Center has a crack problem. It became abundantly clear to authorities shortly after Dreamforce attendance arrived that the new 2.2 billion Transit Center was unsafe for the public, and would need to be closed immediately. A load bearing steel beam at the Transit Center was found to
Art Parties, Openings, & Excellent Events in SF & Oak
It’s our summer, and arguably our best time year, it’s go-time for those who love fun and culture, open season for music, art and all the creative programming coming out of our most creative houses. Get out there and have some fun