Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - Posts

• 'Little Buddy' - GPS Device - Track your kids

  Well, what do you think? Good idea or... something else, Some electronic stores are now selling a device that lets parents keep track of their kids. (You can put in child's backpack etc) The "Little Buddy Child Tracker"  sells Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:09 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Penn State University - T-Shirt Controversy (Religious Connotations?)

  A T-Shirt is causing some problems for Penn State University. Some claim the T-Shirt has religious connotations. Really? The T-shirt has a vertical blue line down the center with the words "Penn State White Out" on the chest. Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:01 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Solar-Powered Cart - Waffle Maker

  Well, if this works in Portland just think what we could make here in the valley with our solar power. Anyway, the Solar Waffle Works is operated by the Portland Public Schools' Community Transition Program. The idea is to encourage students to Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stagecoach made of Toothpicks (Video Link)

  This isen't one of those tiny toy stagecoach deals.   This think is a 'real-life sized' stagecoach built - out of toothpicks.   It could soon go on display in a museum.   72-year old Terry Woodling has been working with toothpicks Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Yosemite National Park - $5.8 million Donation

  Yosemite National Park - $5.8 million Donation   Thanks to the Yosemite Fund the Yosemite National Park will collect close to $ 6 million dollars.   The money will help repair trails and improve other visitor services.   See it – Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced County – Home Prices Rise – Again

  Merced County – Home Prices Rise – Again   For the third month in a row, home prices in Merced County have gone up.   The median price last month was $115,000.   According to some, that’s a good trend.   See it – Link it: Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• CSU Stanislaus – Drops Winter Term

  CSU Stanislaus – Drops Winter Term   Its another sign of the tough economy.   Starting in 2011 California State University at Stanislaus plans to drop its winter term.   (That means is the University will drop its four-week winter Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Billion Dollar – Ground Water Project?

  California - Billion Dollar – Ground Water Project?   I Haven’t heard much about this one, but there’s a plan in the works to help recharge the groundwater supply here in the valley.   The project is near Sacramento off of Interstate 5. Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California ‘Underemployed’ = 21 % ?

  California ‘Underemployed’ = 21 % ?   The unemployment numbers in California are bad enough, but consider that many who are working are ‘underemployed…’   Which means part time work and smaller paychecks.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stockton – School Budget Cuts?

  Stockton – School Budget Cuts?   It looks that way.   Along those lines it looks like school leaders are working on a plan to keep future spending under control.   (Hiring freeze etc...)   See it – Link it:   Stockton Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stockton – Taps into Delta Water?

  Stockton – Taps into Delta Water?   It looks like that’s the plan.   The city is moving forward with a $ 217 million dollar project aimed at pumping drinking water from the Delta.    See it – Link it:   Stockton Record Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Meg Whitman – Another Endorsement

  Meg Whitman – Another Endorsement   GOP Gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman has picked up another endorsement in her bid to the state’s next Governor.   Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has now endorsed her.   (Former New Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:42 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Tea Party Express - Bakersfield

  Tea Party Express - Bakersfield   The Tea Party Express that hit Fresno on Monday also made a rally stop in Bakersfield.   About 150 people – turned out to rally against run-away federal spending and higher taxes.    The Tea Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - DMV - Training for the Future?

  California - DMV - Training for the Future?   The key to keeping the DMV viable is to train for the future.   That’s part of the message in a new article from the Sacramento Bee.   The Department of Motor Vehicles is trying to groom Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno - Congressman Jim Patterson?

  Fresno - Congressman Jim Patterson?   Not yet, but some are nudging former Fresno Mayor Jim Patterson to consider getting back into Politics.   Some wonder if you could run for the 19th Congressional District – and challenge fellow republican Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Politics - Population Shift?

  California – Politics - Population Shift?   Believe it or not it looks like there’s a population shift that could give the valley a greater voice in future policies.     New figures show some congressional districts in southern Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Cash Race - Congressional District 11

  California – Cash Race - Congressional District 11   Congressman Jerry McNerney is reportedly out raising his competitors in the race for the 11th congressional district.   See it – Link it:   Stockton Record article Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – “Big 5” – Water Leak.

  California – “Big 5” – Water Leak.   Like the budget mess from earlier this year, the so-called Big-5 (Governor Schwarzenegger and two top leaders from both parties) are now hammering out the framework for water bill.   The only problem is Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:37 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tea Party Express - Fresno (Video Link News Story)

  It's called the “Tea Party Express... "   The group rolled into downtown Fresno on Monday.   They are on a 38-city national tour.   (Video link here)   Organizers are calling the Tour a  "countdown to judgment” Read More posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 3:05 PM by godogs | 2 Comments