Monday, October 12, 2009 - Posts

• Skunk - Head Stuck In Jar - 'The Skunk Whisperer' (Pic)

  So, you see a skunk with his head stuck in a peanut butter jar. Who ya gonna call? The Skunk Whisperer of course. Teresa Vick saw the skunk with its head stuck in the jar. (The skunk was looking for food) Teresa finally called Ned Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 10:02 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Kern County – Another H1N1 Death

  Kern County – Another H1N1 Death   A pregnant woman has become the fifth person to die in Kern County from the swine flu.   The H1N1 virus is very tough for pregnant women.   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian articl Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 9:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Electric Fan - No Blades - Picture (How much $?)

  I don't know how this thing works, but apparently it does. James Dyson says he's made an bladeless electric fan. He calls it the Dyson Air Multiplier fan. Here it is: Cost: 10-inch model $300 12-inch model $330 See Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 8:43 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• California - Valley Dairy Goddess (pic)

  I saw this in the Bee* Barbara Martin of Lemoore is sharing her world as a dairy operator. She's got a web-site dairygoddess.com that she uses to share her story of being a dairy operator here in the Valley. According to the Bee other farmers Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 7:48 PM by godogs | 2 Comments Attachment(s): dairy godness.jpg

• Kern County – Achievement Gap - Charter Schools

  Kern County – Achievement Gap - Charter Schools   Can Charter schools help to close the achievement gap in Kern County?   Some hope so.   The goal is to help Black and Hispanic make the grade.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 7:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Michelle Obama - Action Figure Doll (Pic)

  Yep. There's a Michelle Obama action-figure doll in the works. (The 6-inch doll - is set for release for November 20th) The makers say Michelle Obama has energy, (The Michelle Obama doll has three outfits) See it - Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 7:30 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Schwarzenegger - Anti-paparazzi Law - Payback time (Pic)

  Governor Schwarzenegger just signed about five hundred bills into law. One of them is aimed at the paparazzi who no doubt took this picture. He signed the anti-paparazzi bill - which makes it easier to 'sue media outlets that use photos Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 6:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - New Record - Giant Pumpkin (Pic)

  It took a pumpkin from Iowa - to win the big prize this year at the annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off at Half Moom Bay. The winner tipped the scales at:    1,658 pounds  That's a new California record. Last Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 4:45 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Bad Economy: A Blessing = Better Job

  It sounds hard to believe, but for some Americans the recession has turned out to be a blessing.   Some actually got better jobs and took their lives in a different direction. As a USA Today article pointed out for some:    "...economic Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 1:48 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - Water Policy

  California - Water Policy   It would be nice to see, but it doesn’t look like there’s a water solution yet for California.   Lawmakers – claim they’re making progress – BUT… still no deal.   See it – Link it:   LA Times article Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 1:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Gross ! Candy Bar - With Worms (Pic)

  Well, here's the picture. Reginald Ganther says he took a bite of a Hershey's almond candy bar and got more than he expected. He said: "When I went to grab another piece, I saw the worm,"  "I opened up the wrapper and there Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 1:35 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• UC – Only SOME Students – Get tuition hikes?

  UC – Only SOME Students – Get tuition hikes?   The University of California system needs money.   So, they’re looking at a plan to charge SOME undergraduate students more money.   So, who gets hit? Engineering student Business Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 1:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Expand Medicaid – The Hidden Cost for California?

  Expand Medicaid – The Hidden Cost for California?   On the surface it sounds like a good idea.   Until, you try to figure out who will pay for it all.   If Congress expands the coverage that could leave California with yet another Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 1:32 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Water Crisis - More Talk - Interior Secretary

  Water Crisis - More Talk - Interior Secretary   What’s that saying?  ‘Talk is cheap..?”   During a weekend visit to the valley Interior Secretary Ken Salazar talked about how his department plans to help west side farmers dealing with Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 1:32 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Time to Test the Teachers?

  California – Time to Test the Teachers?   It looks like that’s closer to reality today.   The Governor has signed a bill that could lead to putting teachers to the test.   It’s the first of several steps to help California cash-in Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 1:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Water Bill – Land-Locked - How dry I am

  Water Bill – Land-Locked - How dry I am   Have we seen this before?   Governor Schwarzenegger threatens – a show-down looms and: The stalemate continues Key this time, is a plan to fix the state’s water system and provide relief for Read More posted Monday, October 12, 2009 1:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments