Category Archives: commodities

Piñata Protection

Posted on May 11, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

Who hasn’t struggled with fitting a nice traditional-ish piñata into their vehicle? Probably lots of people. But for those of us that have, the top of the car wouldn’t be an option because you don’t want to destroy the fine … Continue reading →

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How to Fix a Lens Error on a Canon PowerShot 310 HS

Posted on June 1, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

I’ve been a loyal user of Canon cameras for some time, somehow thinking they were a good company that stood behind their quality products. Anybody loyal to any product is a fucking chump, as I have once again rediscovered.

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Basketless Store

Posted on May 1, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

Remember how crappy the Vons by 5 points treated us? With weekly specials on Kool-Aid and Cup-o-Noodles? The Smart & Final “extra” hasn’t been much better in that department, stocking mostly processed foods but this time in bigger quantities. We … Continue reading →

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The CHANFLES! Truck

Posted on January 11, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

If I ever get a food truck…

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Wateria Gambleria

Posted on July 24, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

In my last post I mentioned the poverty tax known as the California Lottery, that gambling scheme designed to scam some revenue out of those least able to afford it. (I wonder when they will start taxing the rich with … Continue reading →

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Tofuteria Closed?

Posted on April 24, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

For the past 2 weeks everyones favorite source for tofu in Lincoln Heights has been closed.

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