Monday, October 19, 2009 - Posts

• Private - Cord-Blood Clinic - Set to Open

  The Celebration Stem Cell Centre - is almost ready to open.  (Its in Gilbert, Arizona) "The center will be a cord-blood donation facility, research lab for adult stem-cell treatments and offer genetic counseling.  It will also serve Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 10:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Nancy Pelosi - Only 34 % Approval Rating

  A new poll, shows only about 34 percent of Californians approve of the job that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is doing. That's down 14 points from March. The Field Research Corportation - showed 44 % disapproved of her job performance. Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 10:19 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• New Camera - Wear it around your neck - Captures your whole day (pic)

  This could be the ultimate Youtube video. A camera that is worn around your neck that captures your whole day. Originally - it was invented to help patients with Alzheimer's disease. (You wear it around your neck.  The camera Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 9:01 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Hitler Billboard - 'Hitler is not dead.." (Pic)

  In Bangkok a billboard of Adolf Hitler is causing some problems. The Billboard is to advertise a Thai wax museum. They've gotten a lot of complaints. The Museum manager said "..the idea came from a creative (advertising) agency, Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 8:36 PM by godogs | 3 Comments

• San Francisco – Recycle – Or Else…

  San Francisco – Recycle – Or Else…   This week a new law hits the books in San Francisco.   The ultimate goal is to send nothing to landfills by 2020.   It’s an admirable goal.   So, starting on Wednesday San Francisco residents Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 8:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto - Riverbank – Federal Stimulus

  Modesto - Riverbank – Federal Stimulus   Thanks to the federal government’s stimulus program the Riverbank will get about $330,000. The money will be used to improve the look of the area.   (Curbs - gutters - sidewalks etc)   See Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 8:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno - Not Alone - Battle over Dispensaries

  Fresno - Not Alone - Battle over Dispensaries    It looks like the city of Fresno isn’t along in its effort to control the growth of Medical Marijuana shops.   Several Inland cities are doing the same – and a recent court ruling is Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 8:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Redevelopment Plans – On Ice…

  California - Redevelopment Plans – On Ice…   A lot of folks saw this coming several months ago, when the state closed a huge budget gap by cutting off  redevelopment funds.    Now, that decision is starting to be felt all Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 8:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced – Foreclosure Central – Governor’s Visit

  Merced – Foreclosure Central – Governor’s Visit   Governor Schwarzenegger stopped in Merced today to sign over half a dozen bills designed to help struggling homeowners.   The idea is to help curb the mounting foreclosure rates here in Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 8:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Clean Air – But at what Price?

  California – Clean Air – But at what Price?   Everybody wants clean air.    Especially here in the valley.   But, some wonder if a new state climate law will 'clear the air' while 'clearing out jobs' at the same time.  Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 8:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – State Unions – Contract Stalemate?

  California – State Unions – Contract Stalemate?   In light of California's budget problems thousands of state workers are working without updated contracts.    And in this political climate getting a new contract could be a difficult Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 8:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Tough Talking Congressman

  California - Tough Talking Congressman   Local Congressman Devin Nunes made the front page of the Bee today for being so straight forward with issues like the valley’s water crisis.   He’s putting up a good fight for valley farmers.   Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 8:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Now What? New Medical Marijuana – Policies

  Now What?  New Medical Marijuana – Policies   Well, on the surface it looks like Federal drug agents won't go after folks smoking pot or the folks who sell them medical marijuana.   That’s on the surface though.   Here in the Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 7:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Drunk Driver - Car Lands On Roof - (Pic & Video)

  Well, I guess they have drunk divers down-under too. Police say they think speed and alcohol played a role in the crash. The car soared through the air - and landed on the roof of Peter and Katy Arnold’s home.(Their three month old Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 6:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - HUGE Job Fairs

  You'll have to head South for this one but, it could be worth it. About 100 companies will be there looking for workers in the San Diego area. Here are the details on two job fairs: The first one is in the city of Vista. Its called “Getting You Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 5:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 'New Atheism' : No God - Yes Religion

  Here's a new look at religion from an Atheist.   In his new book, Bruce Sheiman basically says no to God, but yes to religion.   His book: An Atheist Defends Religion: Why Humanity is Better Off With Religion than Without It. Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 3:09 PM by godogs | 5 Comments

• California - Solar-Eclipse - Environmental Laws

  California - Solar-Eclipse - Environmental Laws - Solar Projects   When is commercial solar energy a bad thing?   Apparently when California environmental laws turn into red tape.   See it – Link it:   LA Times articl Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 3:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sacramento - Awash in Laws

  Sacramento - Awash in Laws   Here they come.   Get ready for another wave of new laws here in California thanks to the leaders in  Sacramento.   The state will soon be awash in new laws that cover just about everything except Read More posted Monday, October 19, 2009 3:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments