Tech

14 Jul 2015

The Sharing Economy is a Lie

Lets Just Call It What It Is I used to drink the altruistic Kool-Aid that the omnipotent “sharing” economy is taking over the world. The harsh reality is that there has been a lot less sharing going on than advertised. Since sharing is a social exchange that does not involve profit, by definition,

A. Rose 0
03 Jul 2015

BAS Pride in Pictures 2015

Sf Pride 2015 was one roller coaster of a ride!  History was made when the Supreme Court  finally handed down its much-belated decision that marriage was a right for all and that love reigned even more supreme than itself.  Yet the struggle at home was just as real as it

Stephen Torres - Threadbare-Fact Finder (Editor, San Francisco) 0
PareUp--fruit--and--pastries
19 Jun 2015

Retailers Post Unsold, Unexpired Food For A Discount W/ PareUp

Hungry? Broke? Malnourished? Do you live in a city where anything green costs more than what you make in an hour? Then stop reading this, get PareUp , and treat yourself. And you’ll be helping to curb food waste while you’re at it. PareUp connects users with discounted food that New

Cut-Rate Curmudgeon 0
13 Jun 2015

Robocopp: To Serve and Protect…You From Rapists

Various rape and sexual assault incidents have recently made the news headlines. They have triggered debates and changed policy in universities. Sexual assault is not a new problem but there is a spotlight on the issue that has people looking for solutions. Is there an easy solution to this problem?

Jay H - Bawdy Broadcaster 0
12 Jun 2015

How SF County Jail Compares to ‘Orange is the New Black’

‘Orange is the New Black’ has its season premiere this week, so people will care about women’s incarceration issues for, oh, the next 48 hours or so. How does the TV show depiction of female incarceration compare to the real-life experience of women inmates here in San Francisco at the

Joe Kukura- Millionaire in Training 0
11 Jun 2015

Finally You Can Monetize Your Bar Stool with sQattr

sQattr lets you rent out your bar stool while you use the bathroom Do you like the Golden State Warriors?  Here’s your chance to cash in on your love of the game!  With sQattr you can now piss in comfort knowing that your bar stool is not only safe, but making

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
29 May 2015

Hey SF, this is crazy, drive for free—Tesla maybe?

This post is sponsored by the fine people at Getaround. Interested in sponsoring a post? email Alex@BrokeAssStuart.com Hey San Franciscans, need a car to get to your next event or for a day trip? Get $50 free driving credit with Getaround (new users only)! CLAIM YOUR $50 DRIVING CREDIT  

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
29 May 2015

#MyNameIs Rally at Facebook HQ on Monday

If you go by ‘Bunny’, ‘Kitty’, ‘Queen’ or some other nickname, you’ve got to fight for your right to go by ‘Bunny’, ‘Kitty’, ‘Queen’ or some other nickname on Facebook. That’s why the #MyNameIs campaign is organizing a protest at Facebook headquarters on Monday, June 1, taking the real names

Joe Kukura- Millionaire in Training 0