Thursday, April 09, 2009 - Posts

• Man divorces wife - By text message

  A Saudi man apparently sets a legal precedent by divorcing his wife with a text message. He sent her the message that she was no longer his spouse. Under Sharia law - a man can divorce his wife by simply saying "I divorce Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• New TV Remote: Your Hand !! ( I'll take two )

  This sounds very cool. The TV remote control - that's bascially your hand. You just waive your hand at the TV. (You can see the idea on some CSI Shows on CBS - and in the movie The Minority Report.) See it - Link it: New TV Remote: Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:37 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 10,000 - Turn out for Job Fair

  When I lived in New Hampshire - it had one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. How times have changed. Over 10,000 people showed up a Job Fair this week. They expected 5,000  - but got 10, 000 showed up instead. See Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Big Easter Service - Planned In DC

  I won't make it - but this looks big. They're expecting thousands at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC this Easter Sunday.  The service is free. Big Easter Service Planned in DC Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Newsweek - Got it Wrong - Christians

  On April 13th Newsweek's cover story title was: "The Decline and Fall of Christian America." (The subtitle: "The End of Christian America." ) On this Good Friday, some Christians disagree. Some argue the Christian faith is stronger than Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:12 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Dairy Producers - Will some Quit ?

  Valley Dairy Producers - Will some Quit ? It's already a bad year for some Valley dairy producers and dairymen. In fact it so bad, (according to a published report) that some may get out of the business entirely. Some may be forced Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Guess Who's buying up Homes in Stockton?

  Guess Who's buying up Homes in Stockton? If you guessed Real Estate investors - guess again. If you guessed - businessmen from China - guess again. How about this: With - home prices at rock bottom prices in Stockton: Habitat for Humanity Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 8:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pacific Ethanol - More Problems ? (Founded in Fresno) Part - 2

  Pacific Ethanol - which was founded here in Fresno is having more problems. ( It's now based out of Sacramento) The company has fired its Chief Financial Officer - Joseph W. Hansen. Pacific Ethanol - is facing hard times. Last week the company announced Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 8:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Make HWY 99 Wider - NOW - (New plan)

  Okay, here's the plan. Make Highway 99 wider here in the San Joaquin Valley. Not a new idea. But, this is new: The valley's eight counties - from Lodi to Bakersfield - pool their money - get a stack of cash - and leverage that into even Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 8:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca - Recall effort moving forward

  The recall effort against Assemblyman Anthony Adams - a Republican from San Bernardino County - is heating up. Adams is one of three Assembly GOP who voted to push Governor Schwarzenegger's budget plan through. See it - Link it: Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 8:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Guess Jeans - Co-founder - Running for Ca Governor !!

  This is one of those " Only in California " Stories. Georges Marciano - who co-founded Guess jeans says he's running for Governor - as independent. Asked how he plans to pay for his campaign - a spokesman said: "He is Georges Marciano .... Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 8:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Union - Furloughs - Okay

  Another Modesto union - signs off on taking unpaid furloughs. The vote - was to avoid possible layoffs in Modesto. Tight budgets are to blame. See it - Link it: Valley Union - Furloughs - Okay Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 8:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pay Cuts - Furloughs - UC System ?

  Pay Cuts - Furloughs  - UC System ? That's the warning - from the President of the UC system. President Mark Yudof, also hinted that possible employee furloughs and salary reductions are possible unless the economy improves. The Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 4:12 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• State Wide Drought - LA Says No Need to Ration Water

  Well, despite a water shortage - the Los Angeles City Council this week says no to a plan to ration water. The vote was unanimous 15-0. State Wide Drought - LA Says No Need to Ration Water Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 3:36 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Game Cancelled - Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart - Killed in Crash

  Very Sad news. Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others were killed  earlier today in what appears to be a drunk driver who ran a red light.Adenhart – who was just 22-years old – had just pitched in Wednesday night's. Tonight’s Angels game Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sports drinks = Cavities?

  Sports drinks = Cavities? Well, this kind-of makes sense doesn’t it? I mean - Sports drinks do have sugar (Unless you get the sugar free version.) A new study shows prolonged consumption of sports drinks – could lead to cavities. See it - Link Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Brown Boots Columbus ( Day )

  Brown University – dumps “Columbus” from its Columbus Day weekend. The new name: "Fall Weekend." Some Brown University students – wanted the name dropped because they say he was violent – in the way he treated Native Americans.  See Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Court Fines Mom - For Stalking Her Son

  Hard to believe - but it's true. A 73 year old Mother was fined over 450-dollars for stalking her son. Apparently she called him 49-times a day. (Okay that's a lot) She told the court "I just wanted to talk to him." See it - Link it: Court Fines Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pass it Forward - Passover

  A Synagogue in Atlanta is turning its Passover feast into a charity event. They're calling it : "Pass it Forward for Passover." It's part of the second-night seder. People are donating grocery store gift cards. Those cards - will Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Jesus - Jobs & The Easter Bunny

  Jesus – Jobs & the Easter Bunny.   Here’s a cool idea.     Along with Celebrating Easter this Sunday, a California Church - will hold an Easter egg hunt – And a Job Hunt for some out of work parents.   It’s at the First Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kaiser Cuts 70 in Northern California

  Modernhealthcare.com and the Bee are both reporting that Kaiser Permanente is firing 70 workers Northern California. No word on how many will  be impacted at the Fresno Hospital. Northern California Kaiser – has about 70-thousand workers Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 12:28 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• What's on President Obama's TiVo?

  What's on President Obama's TiVo? Well, according to the White House he's got a lot of stuff on his TiVo. Some HBO. Some  “Hannah Montana.” Some “SpongeBob SquarePants”  - for his daughters. And more - See it - Link it: What's Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 12:20 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Flu season - Winding down - CDC

  Well, here's some good news: The flu season is almost over. And it was a mild season - so says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One possible explanation: The flu vaccine generally was well-matched to the circulating flu Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 12:15 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Traveling this Holiday Weekend ?

  Traveling this Holiday Weekend? Tips on how to the VIP treatment at the hotels and other destinations you’re heading to. See it - Link it: Tips for VIP Treatment     Read More posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 12:09 AM by godogs | 0 Comments