Thursday, May 14, 2009 - Posts

• Should California - Sell San Quentin Prison - Or fix it up and Flip it ?

  The State of California needs money.Some have suggested that the state sell some assets like San Quentin.Well... In Real Estate the rule is: Location Location Location So, based on that alone - then San Quentin is a really nice Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 11:10 PM by godogs | 2 Comments Attachment(s): sanQuentin_prison_1403642c.jpg

• 'Slumdog Millionaire' - Child star's home demolished

  Slumdog Millionaire - Child star's home demolished The movie Slumdog Millionaire - made millions at the box office. Despite that the star of the film - Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail - lost his home in India this week.  Indian authorities - Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 10:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• USA Today - California - Voters Join Tax Revolt

  Well, the secrets out.   If USA Today is reporting on it - then the whole country knows.    What do they know?   That next Tuesday California voters will probably vote down all six special election ballot measures.  Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 10:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Processing Plant = Facing Bankruptcy

  Valley Processing Plant = Facing Bankruptcy According to an online article by the Business Journal - SK Foods in Lemoore - has filed for Chaper 11 Bankruptcy protection. (The company runs a tomato processing facility) Hundreds of jobs are on the Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Orang-utan & Dog - Best friends - Do TV Show..( Great - Pictures ...)

  Friends come in all shapes and sizes. Even a primate and a canine can get along. In fact Suryia the orang-utan and Roscoe the hound dog are best friends. They live at a South Carolina sanctuary for endangered animals. They’re so happy - that Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Miss California - To Host Morning Show....

  Miss California - To Host Morning Show.... ... At least that's the rumor. Miss California - Carrie Prejean - will be a one-day guest host for Fox News Channel's popular morning show Fox & Friends. (That's according to Washington Whispers*  Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• H1N1 - Scare Over? State prisons Okay Visitors - Tomorrow

  Tomorrow - California’s 33 state prisons will re-open to visitors. On May 3rd visitations stopped at state prisons because of the H1N1 scare. The restrictions are being lifted - but other precautions to contain the Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Clovis - Modesto - In the same sinking Budget Boat?

  This week the City of Clovis, once again made budget cutbacks. And the City of  Modesto is doing the same thing. Modesto may have to cut $11 million dollars. (Like Clovis - Modesto is hit hard with foreclosures - sinking  Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sweden - " Gender-based " Abortion Okay...

  Sweden - " Gender-based "  Abortion Okay... In Sweden the courts say, its okay to have an abortion - if you don't like the sex of your baby. It's called gender-based abortion - and the courts say it's not illegal. The case comes - after a woman in Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:36 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Habitat for Humanity - Gets $100M Gift

  Habitat for Humanity - Gets $100M Gift Here's a nice story about giving. In Atlanta a businessman gave Habitat for Humanity International a  $100 million gift. It's the largest single gift ever for Habitat for Humanity. The nonprofit Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• What are the Odds? 250 Sets of Twins... (Picture)

  This is pretty odd. Doctors are trying to figure out why an Indian Village has so many twins. With just  2-thousand families they have 250 sets of twins. See it - Link it: What are the Odds? 250 Sets of Twins... Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 7:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Unemployed? Take Heart - The Rich are now flying coach

  I don't know who comes up with this stuff. But with so many people out of work  - fewer rich folks are buying private jets. Here's the chart to prove it. So, that means - they're flying coach. See it - Link it: The Rich now flying Coach Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Food Police - At - Fast-Food Restaurants ?

  Food Police - At - Fast-Food Restaurants ? Well, here we go. In Massachusetts - state leaders are expected to unveil the toughest restaurant menu labeling rules in the country. Fast-food chains - will have to list how many calories are Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:32 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): fast food.jpg

• Actor - Frank Aletter - Dies in L.A.

  Frank Aletter -  who was once married to actress and former Miss America Lee Meriwether - had died of cancer. (That's Lee Meriwether with him in the picture above) He was in Bringing Up Buddy and It's About Time.  He was  83 Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Home Vegetable Gardening - Surge in California

  It seems like everyone is doing it. First - the first lady did it. Then - the first lady of California did it. And now - it seems like everyone is planting a vegetable garden. That's good news for California's nursery business. Figures Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• PG & E - Goes - Solar

  Pacific Gas and Electric Company - has agreeded to buy record amount of solar power from BrightSource Energy Inc. The deal calls for tapping into - solar power plants in the Mojave Desert. See it - Link it: PG&E - Goes Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• United Express - Modesto - San Francisco - More Flights

  United Express -  Modesto Airport - More Flights Starting on  June 5th -  United Express Airlines/Sky West Airlines will add more flights. The plans call for two new round-trip flights between Modesto and San Francisco International Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): united express.jpg

• New Web Page - Helps California Senior Citizens

  If you're a California Senior Citizen - and you have questions about insurance, have we got a website for you. It's called the: “Senior Information Center” It's a new site by the state Department of Insurance.  Its Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley - Okay's - Wal-Mart Supercenter

  Valley - Okay's - Wal-Mart Supercenter But that's probably not the end of the story. In Lodi this week city leaders said okay to plans to build a Wal-Mart Supercenter. Valley - Okay's - Wal-Mart Supercenter See it - Link it: Valley - Okay's Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): WalMart_South_2.jpg

• Finally Some Good News For California - Energy Needs...

  Here's some good news. With the summer fast approaching - a new report says the state will have enough power to deal with hot weather and lots of air conditioners. At least that's the forecast - from the California Energy Commission. See it - Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• How to Watch Michelle Obama - On TV - Or Online

  If you can't make it to UC Merced this weekend to see first lady Michelle Obama's commencement address - you can watch it online or on TV. The Merced County Office of Education and METV plan to carry the live feed from the UC Merced campus on Saturday. Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): nm_michelle_obama.jpg

• Bad Economy - Pet Owners - Tough Decisions

  Bad Economy - Pet Owners - Tough Decisions The tough - economy is forcing some pet owners to make tough decisions. In some cases, owners are skipping routine and necessary health care for your dog or cat. Veterinarians - say some Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• High School - To Prescribe Birth Control Pills..

  High School - To Prescribe Birth Control Pills.. ...  Okay. Let me see if I have this right. Your kid will get in trouble for having over the counter medications like Advil or Aleve at school... But... The school can give your kids Birth Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Just in Time for Summer - Spielberg makes videogames for kids

  Just in Time for Summer - Spielberg makes videogames for kids Just in time for Summer !! Thank you Steven Spielberg ! Spielberg - says he was frustrated with the selection of  videogames - for his seven children. (We have three children Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pope Gunman - Wants to Convert....

  Pope Gunman - Wants to Convert.... Change of heart? In January Mehmet Ali Agca is scheduled to be released from prison. (He shot Pope John Paul II.) He now says he wants to convert to Christianity - and even get baptized at the Vatican Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• You know you have a Cocaine problem when....

  You know you have a Cocaine problem when.... In Madrid - the Cocaine problem is so bad - it's in the air. That's right - Cocaine - is now a form of Air pollution. Forget about smog - officials in Madrid and Barcelona are now worried about the Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• All Three - Charlie's Angels - Battle Cancer

  All Three - Charlie's Angels - Battle Cancer The Three main stars of the original Charlie's Angels are all battling cancer. Farrah Fawcett - Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson are now dealing with cancer. 62 year old Fawcett - is dealing with anal Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ashton Kutcher - Twitter - Prank CNN (Watch this video..)

  You probably heard that - Ashton Kutcher won that Twitter contest - with CNN (to see who could attract 1-million followers on Twitter. Well, Kutcher promised to "ding-dong-ditch" CNN founder Ted Turner's house after winning the contest. Read More posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments