Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - Posts

• Help Wanted Ad: 'Medical Marijuana Dispensary' - 'Reviewer' (For real)

  Well.. how's this for a help wanted ad? Westword  "wants you as a freelance marijuana-dispensary reviewer." The ad is in Denver, Colorado. It says its to cover the "burgeoning medical marijuana scene.." Its all part of a weekly Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:16 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Windows 7 vs. Mac Snow Leopard - Which is Better?

  If you own a Mac.. you might think you already know the answer. But... the folks at PCMag raise some good points. About: Windows 7 And Apple's Snow Leopard. See it - Link it: pc mag article Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Apple's New Mouse - It looks like a UFO (Pic)

  Apple is trying again with its mouse. (I don't know it looks cool but...) I think I'd miss the buttons... Anyway, according to Apple the new Magic Mouse is "the world's first multi-touch mouse." "The mouse doesn't feature physical buttons, Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sarah Palin - Does Oprah Show - How Will that go?

  Well... this could be good TV:     "In a world exclusive, Oprah Winfrey will interview former Alaska governor Sarah Palin for an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to air Monday, Nov. 16, 2009.  Winfrey and Palin will meet for the Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:55 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Sweetheart Deal - Or Raw Deal ? - L.A. - NFL - No Environmental Report

  Sweetheart Deal - L.A. - NFL - No Environmental Report Talk about a sweetheart deal. Or.. is it a raw deal? It looks like the Governor is about to sign-off on multi-million dollar Los Angeles Stadium - without requiring the developers to comply Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Clovis - Research Park – Big Plans

  Clovis - Research Park – Big Plans   Despite the tough economy the city of Clovis is planning for the future.   The city is taking steps to move forward with a Research & Technology Park.   (Once the economy turns around the city Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced High – Shoots High - College Prep Classes

  Merced High – Shoots High - College Prep Classes   It’s a good idea.   The Merced Union High School District – wants to increase the number of kids enrolled in college preparatory classes.   (That could help them make the grade for Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - University of Pacific – Pretty as a picture

  California - University of Pacific – Pretty as a picture   UOP was recently named the fifth most-beautiful campus in the country.   The report was done by The Penn Group.   Nice.   See it – Link it:   Stockton Record Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Jobs - Technical Training

  California Jobs - Technical Training   Based on some new information it looks like one way for California to get our unemployment numbers down is through - adult education.   Tech jobs are out there and some are heading to their local community Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Kids Count Calories – At School?

  California – Kids Count Calories – At School?   That’s the plan.   But the kids won’t be counting the calories the school will.   The idea is to cut back on the French fries etc and offer more vegetables.   At least that’s Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:02 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Kettleman City - Landfill Expansion – Okay

  Kettleman City - Landfill Expansion – Okay   Despite objections from some, leaders with the Kings County planning commission gave the green light to expand the hazardous-waste landfill near Kettleman City.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Rain – Or Shine - Tulare Harvest – A-Okay

  Rain – Or Shine - Tulare Harvest – A-Okay   This is good news for the ag industry in Tulare.   Despite the recent rain the area’s cotton, grape and orange crops are doing just fine.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kings County – Child Dies - H1N1

  Kings County – Child Dies -  H1N1   As we reported yesterday on CBS 47 News officials in Kings County are dealing with the first death of a child due to the swine flu.   H1N1 virus claimed the child who was in the first grade.   Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• CSU Stanislaus - Money Problems - Take a Hint..

  CSU Stanislaus - Money Problems - Take a Hint..   Like Fresno State – CSU Stanislaus is facing a budget shortfall.   (They need to make about $4.5 million in cuts)   So, the campus is letting some students know – it might be time Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stockton – Budget Problems

  Stockton – Budget Problems   Like most cities here in California Stockton is dealing with some red ink.   (They’re trying to close a projected $31 million budget deficit)   The firefighters union is helping out… But… not as much as Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Census Data – The Big Divide

  California - Census Data – The Big Divide   Some early Census figures are popping up and it shows we do live in a diverse state.   The differences are measured in California's 58 counties.   Everything from: Ethnic makeup Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 'Twilight' New Moon - Taylor Lautner - Gained 30 Pounds - Jacob (Pic)

  Okay, so he gained 30-pounds -  but its not what you think. (Taylor is now big-time buff) From New York Daily News: "Twilight" fans get a taste of "Jacob's Transformation," in a "New Moon" trailer, made available today for free download Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 3:44 PM by godogs | 5 Comments

• California - Unreal - Coyote Hit By Car - Carried Across State-line (Video)

  Talk about your wild-ride. This coyote is lucky to be alive. Somehow the coyote was hit by a car and then got struck inside the engine compartment area. The coyote stayed there as the car drove from the Nevada-Utah border into California. Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:53 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Governor Schwarzenegger – On Pot

  Governor Schwarzenegger – On Pot   This week the Governor weighted in on the Pot debate.    The latest push here in California is to legalize marijuana for adults.   The Governor says, he’s 'basically' opposed to legalizing Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lodi – Moving Forward With Prayer

  Lodi – Moving Forward With Prayer   Lodi city officials recently decided to stick with prayer (Invocation) before their council sessions.   (The prayers are open to anyone – regardless of their faith, denomination or lack-there-of)  Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Visalia – 45-Day Moratorium - Medical-Marijuana Shops

  Visalia – 45-Day Moratorium - Medical-Marijuana Shops   This week the Visalia City Council voted to enact a 45-day moratorium on allowing more marijuana shops.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta article Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - L.A. – More Medical Marijuana – Okay

  California - L.A. – More Medical Marijuana – Okay   The city wants to cut down on the number of medical marijuana shops in Los Angeles.   But this week a Superior Court judge – said no.   The judge ruled that plans for a moratorium Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• GOP Gubernatorial Candidate – Steve Poizner – Taxes

  GOP Gubernatorial Candidate – Steve Poizner – Taxes   It’s worked in the past, and now Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner says one way to restore the state’s messed up budget it to cut taxes.   He said, if elected he’s cut Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Okay to Tweet – Political

  California – Okay to Tweet – Political   Well, talk about wrecking a fun thing.   The Fair Political Practice Commission is looking at whether or not the ‘Political Reform Act’ should apply to electronic communications – when used by political Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Feds – ‘Up in Smoke’ - Medical Marijuana

  Feds – ‘Up in Smoke’ - Medical Marijuana   This week the federal government outlined new guidelines to ‘de-emphasize’ prosecution of ‘medical marijuana.’   (Medical Marijuana is legal in about a dozen state’s including California)   Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Danny Gilmore – Spot-lights – Hidden Tax

  Danny Gilmore – Spot-lights – Hidden Tax   Valley Assemblyman Danny Gilmore points out that back in July Lawmakers slipped a fast-one past most tax payers.    In the Visalia Times-Delta he points out that the tax hike wasn’t labeled Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced – Governor – Help for Troubled Homeowners

  Merced – Governor – Help for Troubled Homeowners   Governor Schwarzenegger came to Merced on Monday to sign legislation aimed at helping troubled homeowners hold onto their homes.   (The foreclosure meltdown has taken quite a toll here in Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lodi – Running for Congress

  Lodi – Running for Congress   Lodi resident Robert Beadles says he’s running for Congress.   He’s a local businessman and is running for the 11th Congressional district.   (He’s a Republican)   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments