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31 May 2012

Broke-Ass Survival Guide for a Zombie Apocalypse

If you’re not already up to speed on your Walking Dead, it’s probably time you get started. With recent news of the “Miami Zombie,” 31-year-old Rudy Eugene, who was reportedly naked as he chewed off the face of an innocent homeless man, until policeman took him down after multiple fires

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30 Mar 2012

Spring Book Sale All Weekend at Fort Mason

When was the last time you actually bought a book? Since most of us read our news, tweets and blogs online, some people feel books just add clutter to their lives and prefer to read off of their Kindle. However, some of us are old-fashioned and like to have an

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21 Mar 2012

Broke-Ass Fun: Dog-Watching (It’s Like Bird Watching, But Way Less Lame)

Living in a big city can be a major bummer.  There’s the lack of nature, the competition, the depressing drain on your finances.  It totally sucks.  But instead of getting wrapped up in your status anxiety and your rapidly depleting bank account, why don’t you embrace the most innocent, spirit-lifting

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12 Mar 2012

Donate Your Old Shoes At Athletha’s in the UWS

Athletha is best known as a woman’s haven for clothes made specifically for workouts. The California-based fitness brand prides itself in designing feminine activewear for the athletic woman. Having opened two locations in New York City in 2011, Athletha offers FREE classes from time to time such as Pilates, Zumba,

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26 Feb 2012

Why Arizmendi Bakery is a Broke-Ass’ Best Friend

Bread has long been a Broke-Ass’s friend. Yeast, flour, a lil sugar and oil and water, and you’ve got a loaf to last you around seven meals, depending on your appetite, perseverance, and depth of broke-assitude. Tempting, I know. Luckily for those of us who love a leavened loaf but

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16 Feb 2012

Mardi Gras at Le Carrousel in Bryant Park

I know the requisite Mardi Gras celebration includes beads, breasts and booze. But if you’re looking for a slightly less inebriated event, Bryant Park will be hosting a very family friendly Mardi Gras party. From 1-2pm on Saturday, head over to Le Carrousel to participate in New Orleans themed events

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07 Feb 2012

Last Day to Eat FREE Thai Curry at MoMA!

Admission into NYC’s MoMa is certainly pricey– at $25 general admission, you basically have to brave the horrendous crowds on the monthly free day– or dig up your student ID from ten years ago and try to pass as an 18 year old– to catch a break. Wouldn’t a FREE

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29 Dec 2011

Booty Bounce Bungalow Tonight at Public Works

For many of us, tonight marks the first night of a four-day-weekend. And not just any weekend, might I ad, but  probably the biggest weekend of the year. Start saying your goodbyes to 2011 tonight, Thursday, December 29, at Public Works. Join in for  the premier of a new monthly

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