Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Posts

• Would you give your Pet - Mouth-to-Mouth ? Survey says.. (pic)

  I don't know - would you do it? I don't know who comes up with these polls, but this one is interesting. A poll of  over one thousand pet owners looked at how far pet owners would go for their pets. (It was conducted by the Associated Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:40 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Navy's - New Warship - 52 mph (Pictures - Nice)

  These look ships just look fast. And .. it turns out they are. The Independence - is a 418-foot warship. (It clocks in at 45 knots - or about 52 mph) And the 378-foot Freedom - hits about the same speeds. "Both versions of Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:09 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Racing the Clock – Swine Flu – Mutations – Vaccine

  Racing the Clock – Swine Flu – Mutations – Vaccine   Its pretty clear by now, that the Federal Government needs more H1N1 vaccines.   (They ordered about 250-Million doses – but so far have only gotten 13-million)   Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:36 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): swine flu.jpg

• Rest in Peace - Soupy Sales (Video Link & Pictures)

  Soupy Sales has died at the age of  83. His real name was Milton Supman. He was a much beloved entertainer to the Baby Boomer generation who used to watch his afternoon show “Lunch with Soupy.”  "The show, which also Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:36 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – The High Price of a Traffic Ticket

  California – The High Price of a Traffic Ticket   These days, it looks like the cost of getting a ticket is going up.   Way up.   Its not just the fine either.   There are other fees tacked on too.   (In some cases the Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto Bee - Solar farms & Landfills

  Modesto Bee - Solar farms & Landfills   This sounds like it could work.   The state wants solar farms.   The state has a trash problem.   So, why not build solar farms on the sites of former landfills.   It could Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Time to Tax Your TV

  California – Time to Tax Your TV   Not all TVs mind you – just big flat-screen TV’s.   That the plan at least, and its getting some traction in Sacramento.   (They use too much electricity.)   So, get ready for the ‘guzzle Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lodi – Let’s Pray

  Lodi – Let’s Pray   It’s official.   This week the Lodi City Council gave the green-light to a new prayer policy.   (It just about anyone unrestricted access to invocations before the council meetings.)   See it – Link it: Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Expensive 2010 – Election Cycle

  California – Expensive 2010 – Election Cycle   According to Capital Weekly it looks like next year will be a busy and expensive election year for ballot initiatives here in California.   See it – Link it:   Capitol Weekly article Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Gavin Newsom: ‘..A complete Lie..’

  Gavin Newsom: ‘..A complete Lie..’   There are a lot of rumors going around about San Francisco Mayor and candidate for Governor Gavin Newsom.   The most persistent rumor is he plans to abandon his bid for governor and run for lieutenant Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Judges ‘Going absolutely crazy’ – Governor

  Judges ‘Going absolutely crazy’ – Governor   Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week said that part of California's budget problems are due to judges who "are going absolutely crazy."    Some think the Governor is right.   See Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Prisons – Federal Rules

  California Prisons – Federal Rules   Well..       .. He tried but Federal judges have once again - rejected an effort by Governor  Schwarzenegger to ease overcrowding in California prisons.   The Feds have given Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Furloughs – 20 Lawsuits.. And counting

  California - Furloughs – 20 Lawsuits.. And counting   An effort to save the state some money – is turning out to be a wind-fall – for lawyers.   So, far there at least 20 lawsuits challenging the furloughs and pay cuts.   Some are Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Mayor Gavin Newsom – All Wet

  Mayor Gavin Newsom – All Wet   Some say, San Francisco Mayor (and candidate for governor) has jumped right in the state’s ongoing water debate.   He’s taken the plunge and is pushing for water rights – while at the same time keeping support Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Swine Flu 'Parties' - DON'T Do it !!

  This sounds like a no-brainer but...  ....Apparently some parents are  "arranging swine flu parties - similar to chicken pox or measles parties" The idea? Get their healthy kids exposed to the virus( through other kids who have the Read More posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:28 PM by godogs | 2 Comments