Sunday, October 25, 2009 - Posts

• Disney - Offers Refunds - 'Baby Einstein' Video

  In light of a new report, Disney is now offering a refund for its Baby Einstein video series.The reason?Apparently, the video series doesn't work.According to the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood the videos have not been shown to make children Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:29 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Out of Work? Get a Job that doesn't Exist

  Here's a good link to some insightful job searching ideas.One of the tips - Don't bother with a cover letter.Instead 'make it a pitch letter..'The thinking goes like this:   ' ... Some companies aren't hiring ...make a pitch the company as to Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto – Time for an east-west route?

  Modesto – Time for an east-west route? The Modesto Bee has a good point is it time for an east-west route? Some believe the area needs an east-west expressway. The trick is getting the job done, without hurting too many property Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• University of the Pacific - Green Policy

  University of the Pacific - Green Policy Starting next year UOP will adopt a new green building policy. Bottom line: In the future any building that costs more than $1 million dollars will have to meet new tough energy standards. Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 'On Your Side' - Valley Help - Common Flu Questions

  Valley Help - Common Flu Questions This is a good idea.  A quick link to get quick questions about all things related to the H1N1 flu, seasonal flu and bird flu. See it – Link it: Bakersfield Californian article   Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:04 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Delta College – Hybrid

  Delta College – Hybrid This could work and help quite a few students. Delta College and Stockton Unified have a potential win-win on their hands. High school students can earn college credits while still in High School.  See it Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 'Meter Madness’ - PG&E – SmartMeters

  ‘Meter Madness’ - PG&E – SmartMeters A lot of valley residents are taking a big hit from PG& E. Many blame the new SmartMeters. PG & E say it’s not the meters – it’s the hot summer and oh yeah those rate hikes. See it Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lodi – Performing Arts

  Lodi – Performing Arts Performing arts can help put a city on the map. But it can also prove to be costly. Lodi has subsidized the performing arts center for some time now. But will it a moneymaker? See it – Link it: Stockton Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 5:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Legal Marijuana - Stockton Record

  Legal Marijuana - Stockton Record   An editorial in the Stockton Record asks some questions about the possibility of  changing marijuana laws here in California.   The keys to any changes: Public acceptance And the ability Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 2:01 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Stockton’s Marina – ‘Too Big to Fail?’

  Stockton’s Marina – ‘Too Big to Fail?’   Potentially, Stockton's marina could be an economic engine that helps the region move forward when the economy turns around.    But in the meantime, some wonder if the Marina is an anchor that’s Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• San Francisco – Jobless Recover?

  San Francisco – Jobless Recover?   One thing you can say about California we seen to lead the country in certain areas.   These days some wonder if we’ll lead the country in a jobless recovery or if the economic model just doesn’t work. Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Real Estate – And Renters

  Valley Real Estate – And Renters   With the ups and downs in the valley real estate market some renter’s are cashing-in.   But for how long?   And.. at what cost?   See it – Link it:   Modesto Bee article Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:58 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Yosemite - Clovis – Bike Battle

  Yosemite - Clovis – Bike Battle   Bill McEwen has an interesting article on how Clovis and Fresno lost out on the next May’s Amgen Tour or California.   He see’s government bureaucrats and environmentalists as part of the problem.   Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Water - $60 million – For What?

  Valley Water -  $60 million – For What?   The state is doling out over half a billion dollars in grands and loans.   The Valley is earmarked to get about $60 million to help with water needs.   So, what do you get for $60 million Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Gay Marriage – The Hidden Fight

  Gay Marriage – The Hidden Fight   The L.A. Times zero’s in on how petitions get on ballots here in California.   At issue is should petition signatures be secret?   Is it a 1st amendment right?   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:34 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Justice - $2 billion – Computer

  California Justice - $2 billion – Computer   The idea sounded good at the start.   Establish a centralized computer system for California's state courts.   But now, that lofty goal is turning into a billion dollar expenditure.   Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• San Francisco – Sanctuary City?

  San Francisco – Sanctuary City?   The idea of San Francisco being a sanctuary city has several layers.   And any changes to the city’s policy won’t be a quick fix.   See it – Link it:   San Francisco Chronicle article Read More posted Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments