Monday, May 11, 2009 - Posts

• The State of Local TV News..

  Merge or perish.That's part of the message in a New York Times piece by Brian Steler.His topic is the state of Local TV news. It’s an insightful look at the industry.The good news:     * According to a Pew Research report 2/3rds of viewers Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 9:40 PM by godogs | 4 Comments

• U.S. Auto Bailout - $ 83 - 100 Billion ?

  The Government's bail-out of the U.S. auto industry is adding up. (TIME Magazine - here are just some of the highlights) First you start with: $4.1 billion to Chrysler  $15.4 Billion for GM . Then you add: $5 billion to Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 9:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley - Cashing-in on State Credits for New Homes..

  Here's some good news for builders and new home buyers. New home sales are moving up - thanks in part to California credits. According to the Central Valley Business Times, those state tax credits are starting to help the housing market here Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 9:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno State - Master's Degree in Water Management ?

  Fresno State - Master's Degree in Water Management ? It's not a done deal yet, but its in the "pipeline" so to speak. Fresno State -  could soon offer the advanced degree to water professionals in California. Irrigation  - Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 9:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Florida Governor - Runs for U.S. Senate

  Florida Governor - Runs for U.S. Senate  Republican Florida Governor Charlie Crist - will make it official on Tuesday. He plans to run for the U.S. Senate. ( Republican Senator Mel Martinez is retiring - the GOP  hopes to hold Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 8:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Homeless Couple - Gets Dream Wedding .. So who paid for it?

  28-year old Dante White has been homeless for 14-years. 29-Year old Nhiahni Chestnut - has drugs and alcohol problems. Both are out of work. And yet, they got a second chance recently - when they got married. Church members made it all Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 8:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Switched at Birth - Mistake Discovered 56 Years Later

  Wow, this could change your world. DeeAnn Angell and Kay Rene Reed - recently found out they got switched at birth - by accident. DNA tests prove it. The really sad part is - both sets of parents are dead. But both women - are moving forward Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 8:39 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Fate of Miss California - Tuesday - Now up to "The Donald "

  Fate of Miss California - Tuesday -  Now up to "The Donald" The California pageant - won't take the crown away from Miss California Carrie Prejean. But... Donald Trump might. Or then again.. He might not. Expect an answer from The Donald Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 4:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Audio Link: Man complains pizza has no toppings ! Here's why..

  Okay.. this is kind-of dumb. But a guy calls a supermarket complaining that the pizza he got has NO topping on it. But, after about a minute into the call he realises he has opened the box upside down. Yep.. He's looking Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 3:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Saudi Judge: It's OK to slap wives.. If..

  This is a little late for Mother's Day - but how about this ruling from a judge in Saudi Arabia ? The judge says, Husbands are allowed to slap their wives if they spend too much money. Unreal. So, much for equal rights. See it - Link it: Saudi Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 2:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): burka.bmp

• The Dark Side of Going Green in - California

  The Dark Side of Going Green in - California Everyone WANTS to go green in California. But, there's a problem brewing with some big solar projects planned in California. The problem: Miles of big - ugly transmission towers needed to hook customers Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 2:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Gender Rating - Why Women still pay more in California..

  Gender Rating - Why Women still pay more in California.. It's called "Gender Rating." It's basically illegal here in California. (Women used to get charged a lot more for things like hair cuts - dry cleaning etc...) But believe it or not - its still Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 2:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE.jpg

• 7 Fads - That are Fading Fast....

  Easy come easy go? It looks like these fads may be on the way out in 2009. There are a total of seven. Here's are the top two: Crocs and Other Plastic Shoes (Revenue is down 32%) The Livestrong Bracelet See it link it: 7-Fads - That are Fading Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 1:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• American Airlines - New Frequent-flier rules

  If you're planning on traveling this Summer listen up. American Airlines is changing the rules for its frequent-flier program. Bottom line - the airline claims its making the program better and easier to use.  (You can even book one way flights Read More posted Monday, May 11, 2009 1:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments