Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - Posts

• Can Ants Count? - 'Pedometer Effect'

  This would be hard to believe unless you considered the source. NPR. Apparently some ants do count... their steps. It looks like ants seem to count the number of steps to food.  They then reverse the process to get back. Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:56 PM by godogs | 3 Comments

• Merry Christmas: Reindeer Poop = Jewelry

  Not sure what to get the person who has everything? How about a 'Sparkly reindeer-dung necklaces?' True. That's what they're selling at an Illinois Zoo. Apparently last year the big seller was 'dung' Christmas ornaments. (Its at the Miller Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:19 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Stockton # 36 – Camden New Jersey # 1

  Stockton # 36 – Camden New Jersey # 1 Trust me this isn’t a list you want to be on. It’s the list of the most dangerous cities. Sad to say, Stockton is listed as the 36th most dangerous city in the country. (According to FBI crime data.) Camden, Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Derailed? California - High Speed Rail

  Derailed?  California - High Speed Rail Not really, but high speed rail is still a long way from reality here in California. Part of the problem continues to be money. That’s why the Governor and our two U.S. Senators are pressing the President Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:43 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - Water Woes - Conservation

  California - Water Woes - Conservation Forget about the $11 billion dollar water bond issue slated for next year’s ballot. Some see conservation as a key component to solving the water woes. Building new dams? Recycled Water? Desalination Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:37 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California’s - Stimulus Jobs – The great illusion?

  California’s - Stimulus Jobs – The great illusion? The federal Government’s been touting some big numbers lately about the number of jobs saved and or created. But some here in California question the real number of public safety jobs being helped by Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:34 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• The Great Water Grab – China Town Two?

  The Great Water Grab – China Town Two? Remember that film China Town and the water grab to help keep the Los Angeles area growing? Some wonder if the same thing is happening now. Okay, that maybe a bit of a stretch but… With the water pumps running Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:25 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California’s – Money Pit – Bond Money

  California’s – Money Pit – Bond Money Next November we’ll all get asked this question: Do you want to spend $11 billion on a water bond? For valley farmers in need – it’s an easy answer. But for the rest of the state; it could be tough sell. In part Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• The Sum of All Fears: 2010 Budget

  The Sum of All Fears:  2010 Budget Here in the valley the biggest fear facing many cities is next year’s budget. The state is looking at another potential $20-billion dollar shortfall. And some of that money will cost local counties and cities Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Debating the Debates – Poizner vs. Whitman

  Debating the Debates – Poizner vs.  Whitman Before you know it – it will be 2010. Time to elect another Governor. On the Republican side, the voting is already underway between two key GOP candidates. The issue is when and how should they debate Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Big Gamble - Tribal Cash?

  California – Big Gamble - Tribal Cash? If you look at the numbers, some big political donors these days include some big bets from some wealthy gaming tribes.  Last year alone they gave an estimated $130 million to political efforts to help their Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:54 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• How to Cook a Thanksgiving Day Turkey - Official Link:

  Because we only cook a Turkey once or twice a year we always need a quick reminder... so here it is from the folks at Butterball: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place turkey in a shallow roasting pan. Tuck wings back to hold the neck skin in Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:49 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• California – Sitting on the Water-Bill Fence:

  California – Sitting on the Water-Bill Fence: Some political leaders in California are still sitting on the fence when it comes to the proposed $11.5 Billion dollar water bond measure set to go on the ballot next year. Congressman George Miller is one Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Octo-Mom - Wants MORE Children?

  Octo-Mom - Wants MORE Children? Octo-Mom, Nadya Sulem -says she 'might' want to have more children someday, "If I wanted to do it the traditional way and get married," she said, "That's like another chapter." See it - Link it:examiner com article Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California’s winning combo: Higher Taxes – Lower Revenue

  California’s winning combo: Higher Taxes – Lower Revenue Some folks in Sacramento must be shaking their heads. They’ve raised taxes again and again. (Income tax, Sales tax, vehicle fees etc) And yet, despite the higher tax burden on California resident’s Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:40 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• ‘Lieutenant Governor’ Maldonado

  ‘Lieutenant Governor’ Maldonado So what does State Senator Abel Maldonado (A centrist  Republican) bring to the table? This week the Governor Schwarzenegger picked Maldonado as his pick for the next lieutenant governor. See it – Link it:LA Times Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Weed Wars: LA – Style

  Weed Wars: LA – Style Here we go again. The pot wars continue in Los Angeles. So far there about 600-Medical Marijuana shops in the Los Angeles area. The D.A. is talking tough about shutting them down. But the city council and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:01 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - ‘Cap and Trade’ – Hold onto your wallet

  California - ‘Cap and Trade’ – Hold onto your wallet Regardless of how you feel about the governments ‘cap and trade’ policies – one thing is clear. The cost of clean air – comes with a price tag. This week the state Air Resources Board revealed its Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 2:50 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Cash Card – Fresno Style

  Cash Card – Fresno Style Look for a new cash card to make a splash in the Fresno area. The ‘card’ is from TransCash and its aimed at folks who don’t have a bank account. (A high percentage of valley residents still don’t have bank accounts) See it Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 2:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Growing State – Shrinking Revenue

  California – Growing State – Shrinking Revenue New figures show our state continues to grow.  (About one percent a year) But what about rising home prices and unemployment numbers? See it – Link it: Sacramento Bee article Read More posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments