Category Archives: commodities

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 →

Posted in commodities, Lincoln Heights, Shit I hate | 6 Comments

The CHANFLES! Truck

Posted on January 11, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

If I ever get a food truck…

Posted in Chanfles, commodities, La Comida, Pendejadas, Shit I love | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in commodities, Fotos, La Politica es un desmadre.., Shit I hate, Shit I love | 6 Comments

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.

Posted in commodities, Fotos, La Comida, Lincoln Heights | 5 Comments

Smart & Final Extra – Now Open

Posted on October 15, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

All signs of the old Vons are gone, the only thing that remains are the bad memories. And in its place: yet another corporate market. Will it be better? Can we expect something else besides Cup o’ Noodles sales? Hmm, … Continue reading →

Posted in commodities, Fotos, La Comida, Lincoln Heights | 7 Comments