Thursday, April 02, 2009 - Posts

• Top Ten - Most Tax Procrastinating Cities

  Guess which city is number one ? According to a new report from TurboTax the number one city for  procrastinating tax payers is:  San Francisco So, which city was number 2,3,4 ..etc? See it - Link it: Top Ten Most Tax Procrastinating Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 11:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Jay Leno's Home Town - Says " No Thanks..."

  The NBC affilate in Leno's home town of Boston - is refusing to air  Leno's new talk show. The reason? Money. NBC is not happy. Is a lawsuit in the works? See it - Link it: Leno's Home Town says - No Thanks Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 11:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sneak Peak - Palm's New Smartphone (Better than the iphone ?)

  Coming to store near you:  Palm's new smartphone. But is it better than the iphone? See it - Link it - read the review: Palm's New Smartphone Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 11:26 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Internet Traffic Down Here's why..

  Internet traffic in Sweden is down 33%. The reason: New anti-piracy laws. Yep... they're cracking down on people who steal stuff on line. ( Many use peer-to-peer sharing.) Could that happen here in the U.S.? The BBC has a good read Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 11:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sneak Peak - ( Nissan's New Electric Car )

  Nissan's electric prototype. Okay... so it's not a looker. But..recharging it only costs 90 cents. I'll take two. See it - Link it: Sneak Peak at Nissan's Electric car Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 10:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Google - Set to Buy Twitter?

  That's the rumor tonight. The Washington Post is on the story. "Google is in late stage negotiations to acquire Twitter. " Possible price tag? Who knows.  But - Twitter did recently turn down an offer to be bought by Facebook  - for about Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 9:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Arnold Schwarzenegger - Like you've never seen him (Funny Video)

  This is probably, in poor taste, but he did make these TV commercials in Japan.  And a lot of folks outside of California have already seen them. So, here you are our Governor - before he was our Governor: See it - Link it: Arnold Schwarzenegger Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 8:32 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Wind Turbines - Off the Coast of California ?

  The answer to our energy needs? Well, it’s blowing in the wind. According to a new report - wind turbines off U.S. coastlines - could supply ALL of our electrical needs.Part of the secret: Wind Turbines – in shallow coastal waters. It might work Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 8:21 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Steve Martin - Grand Ole Opry debut?

  Next month - Comedian Steve Martin will make his debut  at country music's Grand Ole Opry. Okay - so it's not exactly "Wild and Crazy" but hey - it's Steve Martin ! See it - Link it: Steve Martin Grand Ole Opry Debut ? Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 6:19 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Superkid !!!! ( Kids don't try this at home)

  You might have seen this one on the CBS Early show. A three year old - who's well...  A Superkid. He's strong beyond his years.  See the Video on CBS: Superkid - Kids Don't Try this at Home   Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 6:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• X-Men - Call G-Men - to Catch Pirates

  The latest  X-Men film is in the hands of pirates !!!!! See it - Link it: X-Men call G-Men - To Catch Pirates Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 5:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fargo Flood Waters Up ( So are Alcohol Sales )

  For some, stocking up on emergency essential includes liquor. And lots of it. One Liquor store owner said "It's been like New Year's Eve." People lined up to buy: To fuel Sand bags Beer And okay some Vodka too.  Fargo - Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 3:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Google Maps - Too Good - Pass a law - Make 'em worse !!

  Only in California. Assemblyman Joel Anderson - wants to pass a law that would make online mapping services - worse. Not better - Worse. Specifically he wants the pictures to be fuzzy. You know, blurry. His reason? Terrorists. Google Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 3:33 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Madera Speedway - Big Weekend !!

  Gentlemen – start your engines !     This Saturday night - April 4 – will be the first of six big SUPER SATURDAY’S at the Madera Speedway. Drivers from around the Western U.S. – will be there. Including local racers – like A.J. Russell Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 3:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sierra Snow Pack - Final report is in..

  Well, the final winter snow pack survey is in for the eastern Sierra. Bottom line:  It could be worse. Snow totals are below average - but it could be a lot worse.Most reports have the snow pack between 74- and 85 percent of normal. We’ll have Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 3:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Save the Trees !! (Even though Valley Farmers have no water)

  Not sure if I buy this one. Irrigation “specialists” – from the University of California say Valley farmers shouldn’t worry about a lack of water. Their message: Save the trees (Even though farmers have no water) (Some Valley Amond growers won’t Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 2:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Having a Bad Day?

  Having a Bad Day? Well, Jeff Moser  has you beat. He got stung by some bees. Lots of bees. He suffered - 3,000 bee stings - but survived! He's in the hospital right now in  Phoenix. So, are you having a bad day? Compared to Moser Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 2:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• iTunes - Free Music

  Thank you Apple. In this economy - nothing beats free. This week, iTunes presents some of John Cage’s seminal 4’33”. See it - Link it: Link to Free iTunes Music iTunes Free Music   Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 2:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Twitter - New Search Feature !

  Twitter   is changing. The latest is - a new integrated search function. Ironically, the search feature was part of the site's original design ! Bottom line: Search results show up on the main page. Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 1:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• In God We Trust - License Plates ?

  In West Virginia motorists - may soon be able to get license plates that say "In God We Trust." The Senate - okayed the bill. (It now goes to the House) "In God We Trust " - would be specialty plates and cost 10-bucks up front and 15-dollars a year Read More posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 1:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments