Friday, October 23, 2009 - Posts

• Good Grief - Burger King's '7' Patty Whopper (Pic)

  Good Grief - Burger King's '7' Patty Whopper (Pic) Don't ask why. Okay.. here's why. They wanted to do a tie-in with Microsoft's new Windows 7. So, you get seven patties - almost 2 lb of meat. (Its on sale now in Japan ) Burger Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 10:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Texas Cat - Nine Lives = 30 Years (Pic)

  Do, you remember the Summer of '79? Well that's the year that Caterack - was born. Caterack died this week. Her owner Alisa Morris has taken care of Caterack for 30 years. Some believe Caterack was one of the oldest cats Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 10:12 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Baby - Gets Free - Lifetime Flights

  Baby - Gets Free - Lifetime Flights That's a pretty big gift for a baby. The baby boy was born on an AirAsia flight this week. The flight attendants helped to deliver the baby.  The carrier said it will now give the baby free flights Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 10:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Mortgage Rates – On the Rise – Again

  Mortgage Rates – On the Rise – Again   Its not much, but the trend appears to be up for thirty year fixed rate mortgages.   (They’re back above 5 percent again)   See it – Link it:   LA Times article Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 9:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno - Medical Marijuana Ruling – Up in Smoke?

  Fresno - Medical Marijuana Ruling – Up in Smoke?   The wait continues as a judge considers (once again) whether or not to extend a temporary restraining order to keep several medical marijuana shops closed in Fresno.   See it – Link it: Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 9:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Nurses’ Strike – About Money?

  California - Nurses’ Strike – About Money?   According to some the pending strike at Mercy Medical Center Merced – is just about money.   See it – Link it:   Merced Sun-Star article Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 9:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• PG & E – New Rates?

  PG & E – New Rates?   Maybe.   Perhaps because of all the negitive publicity its gotten over its SmartMeters P G & E might be getting ready to:  Rebalance its electric rates What that means is potentially the highest Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 9:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Feds to - Fresno State: $1.4 Million

  Feds to - Fresno State: $1.4 Million   Its not much but its better than nothing.   The Federal Government is sending Fresno State $1.4 million in federal stimulus money.   See it – Link it:   Fresno Bee article Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 9:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Economic Engine - UC Merced

  Economic Engine - UC Merced   Just like the folks who helped to establishs U.C. Merced hoped it would  the University is turning out to be an economic engine for the valley.   Some estimate its economic footprint is getting close to Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 9:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Bakersfield – Means Business

  Bakersfield – Means Business   This is a good sign for the local economy in Bakersfield.   The Bakersfield Business Conference – is returning next year.   The conference will once again put Bakersfield on the map in October of Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 9:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kern County – Cash - Again

  Kern County – Cash - Again   It looks like Kern County is in line go get more federal stimulus funding.   The money could help the County with several water-related projects.   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian articl Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 8:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Which is worse for the Planet: Your Dog - or - Your SUV ?

  According to a new book, the answer is your dog. Yep. Fido is hurting the planet - Big time. In a new book entitled:  "Time to Eat the Dog: The Real Guide to Sustainable Living" The authors analysis the carbon emissions created Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 2:50 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• UC Davis - Wildlife to Human - Pandemic

  UC Davis - Wildlife to Human - Pandemic The University of California, Davis has undertaken a plan to help prevent and or control diseases that move between wildlife and humans. The goal is to one day prevent a possible global pandemic. Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 2:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Need a Job? 18-Companies that are hiring..

  Need a Job? ... 18-Companies that are hiring.. 1. A WirelessIndustry: TelecommunicationsNumber of openings: 100Sample job titles: Store managers, sales consultants, district managers, information technology, customer serviceLocation: Nationwide 2. Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 2:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Feds to - Fresno State: $1.4 Million

  Feds to - Fresno State: $1.4 Million   Its not much but its better than nothing.   The Federal Government is sending Fresno State $1.4 million in federal stimulus money.   See it – Link it:   Fresno Bee article Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 2:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Winter Crop - Uncertain

  Valley Winter Crop - Uncertain   You can blame this one on the lack of water.   This time of year, some farmers should be gearing up planting lettuce and cantaloupe.   But with the uncertain situation over water some are holding Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 2:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Amgen Tour – Takes a Pass on Clovis

  Amgen Tour – Takes a Pass on Clovis   It’s a tough break for Clovis, but the Amgen Tour of California will still roll through Bakersfield and Visalia next May.   See it  – link it:   Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 2:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Our Valley – Agriculture vs. Development

  Our Valley – Agriculture vs. Development   Increasingly, some believe our valley will have to change from an Ag based region.   But at what cost?   See it - Link it:   Modesto Bee article   Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 2:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno – Running on Empty?

  Fresno – Running on Empty?   You’ve got to give city leaders in Fresno credit.   They’ve been very good with tax payer funds over the years, and now that tough times have landed at city hall, they’re being pro-active to keep the red-ink Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 2:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto Candidates – Use Social Networking

  Modesto Candidates – Use Social Networking   It makes sense but will social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace take the place of old fashion ‘meet and greet’ political events?   Who knows?   See it – link it:   Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 2:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Meg Whitman – Here Come the Ads..

  Meg Whitman – Here Come the Ads..   GOP gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman has a new radio ad right now.   She’s pressing her case for major cuts in Sacramento's "bloated bureaucracy."    See it – Link it:   Sacramento Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 2:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – ‘ Pensions will Bankrupt Us’

  California – ‘ Pensions will Bankrupt Us’   Bill Lockyer, the State Treasurer who has some unique insight into the state’s mounting pension problems (He’s on the boards of CalPERS & CalSTRS ) paints a dark picture for the state and its pension Read More posted Friday, October 23, 2009 1:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments