Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - Posts

• State Workers - Retire Early - Cash-in Big !!

  State Workers - Retire Early - Cash in Big !! No doubt they've worked hard, but some state workers here in California retired in their 50's and are collecting BIG paychecks in retirement. Thanks to you the tax payer. Today, the California Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Miss California - Stars in "No Offense" TV Ad

  Miss California - Carrie Prejean - will star in a new $1.5 million ad campaign funded by the National Organization for Marriage. Prejean who said she believes a marriage should be between a man and a woman will star in the Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Facebook Exec - Announces Run for California AG - on Facebook

  Announcing that you're running for office on Leno or Letterman - is SO yesterday. Now, all you need to do - to announce you're running for office is post it on your Facebook. That's what Chris Kelly did when he announced he's running for Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• UC - Student Fees - Going up 9.3 % ?

  It looks like higher fees are coming for undergraduates at all U.C. Schools. (Including U.C. Merced ) For California residents - that works out to about a $662 dollar increase. For nonresident undergraduates - the hike would be 10 percent. See Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 6:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): U.C. MERCED.jpg

• Swine Flu - E-mail Scams - What to watch out for...

  Swine Flu - E-mail Scams - What to watch out for... Spammers are capitalizing on the swine flu media blitz. A lot of people are heading to  Google and Yahoo for information on the outbreak - but others are starting scams that Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 4:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Clear the Clutter - May Ballot Measures

  Confussed about the May 19th Ballot Measures? Don't be. Click here and clear the clutter: Clear the Clutter - May Ballot Measures Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 4:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• My job is making me Fat - So says a new survey

  According to a new report - the economy is making us all fat. We're all snacking more. CareerBuilder is behind the survey. They say overall - about 43 percent of us have gained weight in our  current jobs. See it - Link it: My job Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 4:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca - Mothers Day giving down by....

  What are you getting your mom for mothers day? How about flowers ?   Or how about a recession? Could be. A new report out of Los Angeles says Mother's Day gift giving will be down close to 15%. That works out to about $12.9 Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• iPhone - What is the 'Flight Control' App ?

  See it - Link it: iPhone "Flight Control " App Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• The Face of Swine Flu - On Facebook

  Facebook has put together a series of charts illustrating how the Swine Flu has spread across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.  Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• FACT CHECK: Obama disowns deficit he helped shape

  Here's a shock. AP News - says President Obama is partly to blame for the country's huge deficit. How's that you say? His massive stimulus package for one. And the fact that for the last two years - Senator Obama - and the other Democrats Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fighting Pirates - With a Deck Chair

  A British passenger on a cruise ship fights off pirates with a deck chair !! The passenger is 62 years old and is being called a hero. See it - Link it: Fighting Pirates - With a Deck Chair Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Disney Movie 'Earth' = 2.7 Million.... Trees

  Disney Movie Earth =  2.7 Million....    Trees Walt Disney Studios says its taking some of its proceeds from the documentary Earth - to plant trees in the rain forest. Lots of trees. They plan to plant 2.7 million trees Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:16 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Religious Combat Game - Christians vs Muslims

  A religious combat game on the web is pulled. It's called "Faith Fighter" Apparently it's too much. It pits Muslims against Christians. The game pits Jesus - against - Muhammad - against - Buddha etc. See it - Link it on CBN: Religious Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Coupon Queen !! (Video - How much does she save ?)

  She's the Coupon Queen !! (Video - How much does she save ?) Try about 97% off her food bill !!! See it - Link it: Coupon Queen - How much does she save? Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca Scientists - Try to Decode New Swine Flu Strain

  Ca Scientists - Try to Decode New Swine Flu Strain In Sacramento the race is on. Scientists are trying to figure out a new strain of influenza. Microbiologists in Sacramento are trying to crack the code on this new form of swine flu. Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Swine Flu - Ca - Spanish-Language Clinics - Overwhelmed

  Swine Flu - Ca - Spanish-Language Clinics - Overwhelmed From the Bay Area to L.A. Spanish-Language Clinics are overwhelmed with calls from concerned citizens. Everyone wants to know what to do about the swine flu. Swine Flu - Spanish-Language Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:37 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tuition Break for - California National Guard ?

  The Governor - wants to give over three and a half million dollars in College Aid - to soldiers with the California National Guard.(California is the only state that doesn't have tuition assistance for the National Guard.)See Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stanislaus County - Furloughs - 13-Days No Pay

  It's another sign of the times. Almost 4,000 Stanislaus County Workers agree to taking up to a five percent pay cut. That works out to about 13 unpaid days off. The new deal starts on  July 1. See it - Link it - In the Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca Bass Fishing Bill - The one that got away ?

  Ca Bass Fishing Bill - The one that got away ? California legislators deal with a bill that could have targeted the striped bass fishery in California. Ca Bass Fishing Bill - The one that got away ? See it - Link it: Ca Bass Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ashburn Bill - Direct Amtrak Link - Valley to San Francisco

  Roy Ashburn pushes a bill that would provide a direct Amtrak link from San Francisco to the San Joaquin Valley. It cleared a committee on Tuesday. See it - Link it: Ashburn Bill - Direct Amtrak Link - Valley to San Francisco Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Field Poll - May Ballot Measures - Only one will pass - Which one ?

  Field Poll - May Ballot Measures - Only one will pass - Which one ? It doesn't look good for the May Ballot Measures. According to a new Field Poll voters oppose five of the six special election measures. (The only thing that looks like Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Worst Air in California - And The Winner Is....

  Worst Air in California - And The Winner Is.... The American Lung Association has released its annual ranking of cities with the unhealthiest air. Here in California - the winner is: Los Angeles. And for the third year in a row - Bakersfield Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Is this true ? 2nd Born = More Rebellious ?

  Well, we've all heard about the traits that firstborn children have. But what about their younger siblings? A new study suggests - that second born children are more Rebellious. What do you think? (By the way I'm the third born) Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:34 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Microsoft: We're Not Making A Phone

  Microsoft: We're Not Making A Phone Well, I just blogged on this yesterday. The rumor was Microsoft was working on putting together a cell phone of its own.  But today - Microsoft came out and said they are NOT making a smartphone Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Out of Work? Ten Cool Jobs to Consider

  Out of Work?  Ten Cool Jobs to Consider Well, no one wants to be out of work. But, if you are consider this list of possible new jobs to look into. Some of the offerings: Cruise Director Doll Doctor (Who knew?) Food Critic Out of Work?  Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca - Marine Tests Positive - For Swine Flu

  We had this story on CBS 47 at noon today - but in case you missed it: One Marine in Southern California - tests positive for the swine flu. About  30 Marines are now confined to quarters at the Twentynine Palms Base. ( That's Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pastor's Wife Dies - Swine Flu ?

  In Mexico City - the wife of an Assemblies of God Pastor has died. She had other complications too - but its suspected that 31 year old Nelly Hernandez died from the swine flu. Pastor's Wife Dies - Swine Flu? Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• The boy who - Started the Swine Flu Crisis ( Picture )

  The Boy Behind - Swine Flu Crisis - 1st Case - Picture His name is Edgar Hernandez. He's four years old - and its believed that he's the very 1st case of the  mutant strain of swine flu - that's sweeping the globe. He lives in a tiny Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 12:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Mel Gibson - Girlfriend 1st Public Appearance - Picture

  Mel Gibson - Girlfriend 1st Public Appearance - Picture   So, who is she? See it - Link it: Mel Gibson - Girlfriend 1st Public Appearance - Picture Mel Gibson Girlfriend 1st Public Appearance Read More posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 10:16 AM by godogs | 0 Comments