Victor Caballero
This blog is written by Victor Caballero. I write about a wide variety of topics ranging from music to community events to energy.

I am looking for the WII charging station.

Consumer reports issue for Jan 2009 is out and the ratings for cell phone companies are not surprising.
Overall for customer service(best to worse).
1. Verizon
2. AllTel
3. T-Mobile
4. AT&T
5. Sprint
In terms of service availability in the Los Angeles area(best to worse)
1. Verizon
2. T-Mobile
3. AT&T
4. Sprint
Ranked by reader service score.
When ranked by connectivity:
1. Verizon
2. Sprint
3. AT&T
4. T-Mobile
Note: [...]

Are you looking for lavender gifts this holiday season? Then come and see
me at Sauvie Island Holidays located at Kruger’s Farm Market on Sauvie
Island. Sauvie Island Lavender Farm is proud to be a part of this new
Christmas tradition. Come and buy a fresh cut Christmas tree, come inside
and sip some hot chocolate, [...]

Make and log any journey! Pharos Trips and Pics captures your location and time automatically at any interval you set. Time your training runs. Record your child?s athletic event. Show that great bicycle trip with times and photos. Save the memories from a great vacation. Send the files to [...]

ABC Good Morning America on Tuesday Dec 2, 2008 is having a Britney Spears Birthday Bash. The Concert is being promoted on the ABC site for each video you would like to watch you get Britney talking about her Birthday bash.

Pasadena joins the growing number of cities banning smoking in public places.
No smoking in public spaces within 20′. I think it is a good law to pass.
I was walking down Lake Ave yesterday Black Friday and so many smokers standing outside of store doors smoking up a storm. In particular one person that I found [...]

Exhibitions in Unusual Places
Join us for an opening reception.
Friday December 12, 2008 5-7pm
207 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena
The Cultural Affairs Division of the City Manager’s Office has partnered with the Pasadena Police Department for an exhibition of work by 10 Pasadena-based artists. The work will be mounted in the lobby of the Police Department Building.
Selected Artists:
Stephen [...]

Hello from Amazon.com,

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To receive your 1-year subscription, please click on the link below, which will direct you to a secure form at Amazon where [...]

Taco Ready in Rosemead has closed. The closed on November 14, 2008 after 32 years.
There’s a coupon for $5 off good at the other locations, in Baldwin Park and Covina.
www.tacoready.com

Been hearing about Five Guys Burgers which is now moving into the Southern California area.
There are now two locations in the Southern California.
Is it worth the drive from Pasadena?
Cerritos Promenade
11461 South Street
Cerritos, CA 90703
Tel: 562-809-0055
Fax: 562-809-0066
Southbay Pavillion
20700 Avalon Blvd
Carson, CA 90746
Tel: 310-515-7700
Fax: 310-515-6300
Official Website

Here’s an Excel file from Sean:
Black Friday 2008 Master Excel Sheet – Get more Docstoc Buzz
Circuit City has some pretty good deals:
Wal-Mart Specials:

PriceLine:
Priceline.com Airfare – Choose your EXACT flight & time!
Orbitz:

** Rachel Maddow is thankful (from MSNBC). I am, too.
http://www.youtube.com/v/zIZp0hCqlnY&hl=en&fs=1
** President-elect Obama’s Transition team is inviting Americans from every walk of life to share their stories, experiences, and ideas. I just shared my thoughts on an issue that’s important to me, and I thought you might like to, too: If you’re not on-board yet, [...]

Have a Thrifty Holiday

Holiday Hits 2008
This year, we’ve teamed up with some of the biggest names in the music business to create a one-of-a-kind holiday mix. It’s our gift to you!
These eight songs can be downloaded free for the next 48 hours.
Download the CD cover
Download the CD label
To download songs:

If you’re on a [...]

Drop Your Jeans Inc.
Friday 8-7pm
Saturday 9-8pm
Sunday 11-4pm
Nothing over $10
All Sizes 25″-48″
Levi’s – 501 Jean & Jackets
1600 W. San Bernardino Rd., Covina, CA
MAP
626.858.8968
(Est of Vincent in the Former Weber Bread Bldg.)
Ebay Store: ToysandJeans
Discount Jeans

Amazon Black Friday Specialsk

The rain is coming down in Pasadena. We have had heard some thunder and it is really cooling off.

Get your FREE Dr. Pepper coupon. Limited time about 7 hours left.
This was part of a promotion for Free drinks if Guns N’ Roses’ album “Chinese Democracy” was released in 2008, according to a story on Fox News.
The album was on sale Sunday.
Get your free 20-ounce Dr. Pepper by downloading a coupon from the Dr. [...]