Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - Posts

• Unemployed - Get Plastic Surgery

  When the going gets tough, the tough get plastic Surgery. A new report shows that overall plastic surgery is down - about nine percent. But - lately surgeons say they're seeing more patients who are out of work - and Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 11:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Raceway - Near Bakersfield - Still Alive - For Now

  The Kern River Raceway - near Bakersfield buys some time. A foreclosure auction was scheduled for this week. But the auction on the unfinished project is delayed until May. That's according to Bakersfield.com See it - Link it: Raceway Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 11:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Calorie-Burning Fat?

  Calorie-Burning Fat? It doesn’t sound possible does it? But – according to an article in the New York Times – It’s true. The premise is this: Thinner people have more “brown fat” than heavier people. Apparently that "type" of Calorie-Burning Fat Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 11:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Absenteeism - Costs Merced School District

  Absenteeism is costing the Merced City School District - lots of money. (Schools get money based on attendance.) So, every day a kid plays hooky - it cost the District money The district is trying to come up with a way to recover millions Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 10:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno Area Home Builder to Merger

  Fresno Area Home Builder to Merger.     That’s according to the Business Journal and the Los Angeles Times.   Pulte Homes and Centex Homes plan to merge         Details:  Fresno Area Home Builder Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 10:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Here we go again: More Ca Ballot Measure Ads (Video of Gov)

  Here we go again:More California Ballot Measure Ads Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger - launched a radio ad campaign this week for his budget measures on the May 19 ballot. He told reporter "If they don't pass, we will be facing a $50 billion Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 9:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Anti-God Ads Hit - Bible Belt

  Anti-God Ads Hit - Bible Belt - Dallas. I used to live outside of  Dallas Texas, and I can't imagine this is going over very well with some. But - Hey its a free country right? The ad says: " Don’t believe in God? You are not alone” The Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 9:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Picture: World's Fastest Police Car (Could you see this on HWY 99 ?)

  Could you see this on HWY 99?   I don’t know why you’d need a car this fast.   But, overseas they’re working on the fastest cop cars . There’s some competition between the Italians and Germans.   I could see this on the autobaugn Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 9:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• You know the Economy is Bad When....

  You know the economy is bad when.. Tourism drops in Hawaii. So, how bad is it? Pretty Bad. They want President Obama to help.This winter hotel occupancy rates hit a five year low. (February - was down 75%.) See it - link it: You Know Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 9:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 13 - Valley Starbucks to Close

  Starbucks finally names which of coffee shops –  will close. They've named close to 300 in all. (Remember they announced the planned closures back in January ?) Well, now – they’re saying which stores – and 13 are in the Central Valley. Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 9:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Farmers - Drought Relief - Federal Government

  Valley Farmers - Drought Relief - Federal Government   Valley farmers and ranchers can get some drought relief from the Federal Government. But they have to apply fast though. Applications will be taken until May 8th. There’s $2 million Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Washington DC - Vote on Gay Marriage

  (Picture is from Vermont.  Which this week became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage.) The next battle over gay marriage could be in Washington D.C. A preliminary vote by the District of Columbia city council to recognize Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fewer Smoking - In California

  Well, it looks like its working.   Cigarrette taxes are up – and smoking is down – at least here in California.   (And these figures – DON’T include the latest Federal Tax hike on Cigarrettes)   That’s according Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:34 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Feds: Stop Chinook Salmon Fishing - In Ca - Again !!

  California's commercial - Fishing season for Chinook Salmon will be called off again !! The reason? Not enough fish. The Pacific Fishery Management Council - decision will also impact  commercial fishing in Oregon and Washington state. Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Real Estate - More expensive than Bay Area ?

  That can’t be right – Can it? Well, if you add up the commute time - the gas - and the plunging Real Estate prices in parts of the Bay Area it starts to make sense.   In the old says folks would be happy to work in the Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tough Economy - Nurses easier to find in Merced

  According to an article in the Merced Sun-Star some hospitals are finding it a bit easier to fill vacant nursing spots. Blame the - poor economy. See it - Link it: Tough Economy - Nurses easier to find in Merced   Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Walgreens - Pulls Big Seller: Obama Chia

  Apparently it was a big seller. But the Obama Chia – is getting pulled from store shelves. Walgreens announced that the Commander in Chief  Obama Chia will get yanked. Apparently – some people didn’t like it. Wallgreens said it  “didn't Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ice Saves Man – Died 9-Times

  Ice Saves Man – Died 9-Times At least that’s the story out of Houston. 59-year old James Wark - died nine times - before medical workers finally stabilized him. The trick? Something called: Hypothermia Protocol. Doctors lowered his body temperature Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Facebook Hits: 200 Million Users

  200 Million. Wow. That's a lot of faces. According to the folks over at Facebook - they just welcomed their  200 millionth user. See it - Link it: Facebook Hits: 200 Million Users Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:41 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Churches: Help you find a Job

  It sounds like a good idea. Because of the tough economy - some churches are now offering Job Search Focus Groups. One  job search group has a helped over 10,000 people since 1992. See it - Link it: Churches: Help you find Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:34 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Trend - Public Libraries - Part of Job Search

  More people are using computers at public libraries - to look for jobs. It's a national trend. See it - Link it: Trend: Public Libraries - Part of Job Search Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• School Says: NO to Prayer. Ca Judge: YES to Lawsuit

  A Federal judge in San Francisco - says two students can go ahead and sue East Bay community college district. The reason? The students were disciplined for praying on campus. (The school wanted to suspend and expel the students - Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• What are the Odds? Woman - 3 Accidents in 1 Hour !

  Talk about unlucky. A woman is involved in three car accidents in less than an hour. The 69-year-old woman is okay. But seven cars are not. See it - Link it: What are the odds? Woman - 3 Accidents in 1 hour !! Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• President Obama - Did He - Or Didn't He? - Bow ( Video)

  President Obama - Did He - Or Didn't He? ... Bow? The White House is denying that President Obama  bowed to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia at a G-20 meeting in London. Some think he did - others don't. Does it matter? Here's the video - you Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 6:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto Hospital - Bypass Record Improves

  Modesto Hospital - Bypass Record Improves According to a new report the success rates on coronary artery bypass surgeries are improving at a Modesto hospital. A statewide quality review was released today. It’s the annual report by the Office of Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 4:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Too Many Teachers - Retire in Visalia

  Too Many Teachers - Retire in Visalia That's the story in the Visalia Unified School District. Apparently 71 teachers want to retire by June - and that's a problem See it - Link it: Too Many Teachers - Retire in Visalia Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 4:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sacramento - Road Rage - In the Drive Through

  Sacramento - Road Rage - In the Drive Through Settle down. In Sacramento police are looking for a guy who had some "drive-through rage" at a McDonald's. The reason for the road rage? A woman in the drive through was having a hard time finding Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 4:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Mom & Daughter Give Birth on the Same Day !

  From our strange but true category: Mom and daughter give birth on the same day. It’s true. It happened on March 19th – in Aspen.  See it - Link it: Mom & Daughter Give Birth on the Same day Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kosher Coke - Popular with Non Jews too - Passover

  Kosher Coke - Popular with Non Jews too - Passover   With Passover here some stores are having a hard time keeping  Passover Coke in the store.   Apparently - its popular - with Jews - and non-Jews alike. Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Six Things - You Didn't Know About Passover ( Fun Facts )

  Passover is this month. It’s a Jewish holy day. It marks the day that God spared the Hebrews -  when he killed the first born of Egypt. It's seven days –and is marked by the Feast of the Unleavened Bread. David Weiner has a nice article (See Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Just say No To: Twitter – Facebook – Blogs - Social Networking

  Just say No To:  Twitter – Facebook – Blogs - Social Networking   Do people REALLY need to know all that stuff about you and what you’re doing? Maybe not. All twittered out? Too much face time on Facebook? Bloated with Blogs (Except this Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Storage Unit Stuff - Put up for Auction (The growing trend)

  Storage Unit Stuff - Put up for Auction (The growing trend) Call it another sign of the times. People lose their homes. People put their stuff in storage. People - lose their storage stuff - to an auctioneer. And - more bidders are coming Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:37 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Where the jobs are - (And aren’t – Fresno makes the list)

  Where the jobs are  - (And aren’t – Fresno makes the list) Like Real Estate – when it comes to jobs - it all comes down to location. Fourteen areas – have unemployment rates of over 13% - including Detroit – Fresno !! Twenty other areas – have Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Jews - Bless the Sun

  In Los Angeles and around the world today devout Jews performed a ritual called the “Blessing of the Sun." It happens every 28- years. The idea is – God created the world in seven days – and on the fourth day he put the Sun into orbit. So, every Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Christian School = Homosexual Housing

  Texas Christian University – has plans to allocate apartment housing on its Fort Worth campus for homosexuals.   The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the school will open a section of an apartment complex  for “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 1:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Breakfast Burrito - Causes Closure of I-5

  Well, now you can say you've hear everything. A truck driver crashed - while reaching for his breakfast burrito. It happened on Interstate 5 in Oregon. No one was hurt. No word yet on the - Burrito. See it - Link it: Breakfast Read More posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 1:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments