Thursday, October 29, 2009 - Posts

• Cell Phone Distraction? - How about Drivers who make salads while driving?

  Forget about distracted drivers who are talking on their cell phones. A new report shows some drivers do a whole lot more behind the wheel. How about this: A woman who puts on her nylons while driving. Talking on a cell phone, driving and Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:34 PM by godogs | 3 Comments

• Man Makes - Giant Rubber Band Ball (Pic)

  Joel Waul must have a lot of time on his hands. He also has a lot of rubber bands. He also has a new world record with his name on it. He spent six years wrapping rubber bands into a giant ball. (It's in The Guinness Book Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:35 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Internet Turns 40 - Happy Birthday ... So who started it?

  The Technology that is the internet turns 40-years old this week. So, what do you get an internet - that has well.. ... Everything "It's the 40th year since University of California, Los Angeles, professor Leonard Kleinrock, headed up a team Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:24 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• ‘Shut -‘em Down’ - Fresno Pot Shops – Closed… For Now.

  ‘Shut -‘em Down’ - Fresno Pot Shops – Closed… for now.   The battle is far from over but the city of  Fresno has won another round in court.   A judge – has ruled that the medical marijuana dispensaries will have to close for now. Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:25 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Fresno – Street Legal – Golf Carts ?

  Fresno – Street Legal – Golf Carts ?   They look pretty cool.   But… would you buy one?   They’re all electric.   They get GREAT mileage – and there are big federal tax credits.    (Up to $5,500)   See it Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:21 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• California – Pushing Pot

  California – Pushing Pot   Get ready for it.   The big push to legalize marijuana is coming to a television set near you.   Some want California to be the first state to legalize marijuana.   (For recreational use…)   Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Jerry Brown – Winning Money Race for Governor?

  Jerry Brown – Winning Money Race for Governor?   On the democratic side of the aisle it looks like Jerry Brown is already winning the money race for Governor.    (Even though he’s still not officially a candidate.)   So, who’s Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:19 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Valley Assembly Seat – Makes ‘Most Partisan” List

  Valley Assembly Seat – Makes ‘Most Partisan” List   Who says being partisan is a bad thing?   Well, based on a new report the republican seat held by Mike Villines is one of the most partisan districts in the State.   See Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Hmong Veterans - Buried in National Cemeteries?

  California – Hmong Veterans - Buried in National Cemeteries?   Some wonder if Hmong and Laotian war veterans should be allowed to be buried in U.S. national cemeteries.   There’s a bill in the works right now that could allow just that. Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Constitutional Convention – Catch 22?

  California - Constitutional Convention – Catch 22?   Here’s a catch 22 for ya.   In an effort to fix some long standing problems in California some what to overhaul the state’s constitution for the first time in 120-years.   So, here’s Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – When $9 Billion – Isn’t Enough..

  California – When $9 Billion – Isn’t Enough..   Turns out fixing the state’s water problems won’t be cheap.   Some say a plan to spend over $9 Billion dollars isn’t enough to really fix certain problems.    Plus.. Who’s in the Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Prop 8 Lawsuit - TELEVISED ?

  And ... you thought the O.J. Simpson case got a lot of folks watching on TV..  Wow. This could top that . The latest challenge to Prop 8 could be show on television. Ted Olson and David Boies, are suing saying Prop Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 3:51 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• California - Stealth Government – Hidden Czar?

  California - Stealth Government – Hidden Czar?   We’re all used to hearing about the Czar’s in the Obama Administration.   But, did you know… that California has some ‘unelected’ officials who control a lot of California .   See it Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:02 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Congressman Devin Nunes – 2nd Child Due Soon

  Congressman Devin Nunes – 2nd Child Due Soon   According to online reports from the Bee Congressman Devin Nunes and his wife are expecting their second child early next month.   See it – Link it:   Fresno Bee political notebook Read More posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments