Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - Posts

• Ca: Special Election: No. No. No. No. No. Yes.

  Ca: Special Election: No. No. No. No. No. Yes. Today, California voters sent lawmakers and the Governor a message:  No. No. No. No. No. Yes. Voters rejected a series of  ballot propositions (that despite their titles) - would have Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Arnold Schwarzenegger - MIA - On Election Day

  Well... What can you say? He fought hard for today's special election. He pushed for five of the six budget reform initiatives. And then, on Election day - he left. Schwarzenegger - went to Washington D.C. Cheers. See it - Link it: Arnold Schwarzenegger Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• iPhone - Cheaper Cell plans? iYes

  AT&T - is apparetntly looking at offering cheaper data plans for iPhone customers. AT&T - could cut the price of its unlimited Web surfing. (Right now it's about $70 bucks a month) Instead AT&T might offer limited Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:34 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• 911 = 119 - Alert System in Bakersfield

  It works !!! This is cool. Some valley school districts already have this reverse 911 system. (They can call you if there's a problem at school) Well, this week for the first time ever - the Kern County Fire Department used its "Reverse 911" system Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca: English-only - Back in Court

  The state says students must be tested in English - Only. But, this week lawyers went back to court - trying to get a waiver. They want students to be tested in "their native language" - instead of  English. See it - Link it: Ca: English-only Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Early Numbers $$$$ - Obama Visit - UC Merced

  The bottom line is: Michelle Obama's visit to UC Merced was good for the city's bottom line. But, while some say business was good - others say it was off a bit. Big sellers:  'Obama Mama' - Cocktails  Local hotels. Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 8:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Patrick Swayze - " Alive and Well "

  Late Tuesday - representatives for Patrick Swayze issued a statement saying Swayze is "Alive and Well." (Earlier today a Florida radio station claimed he had died) Here's the quote: "Patrick Swayze did not pass away this morning Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 8:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Credit Card "Reform" = You pay MORE....

  .. That is ... if... you pay your bill off in full every month. Yes, it's true.  If you're a good customer and pay your credit card off in full every month - then Credit Card "Reform" means - you'll pay more - not less. (According to an online Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 8:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• New Grads - On Food Stamps ?

  Well, for the new Grads at U.C. Merced and countless other colleges across the country - it's now time to sink or swim. And some are sinking. According to a new report - some are moving back in with family. Others are already on food stamps. Hard Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 8:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca: The Pelosi Plummet...

  Ca:  The Pelosi Plummet... The approval ratings for embattled House Speaker Nancy Pelosi - continue to fall. Continue to plummet - might be a better way to say it. A new CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey - shows that Pelosi's approval rating Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Driver - DUI ? No. Try D.U.C. (Driving under the Influence of Cereal)

  Driver - DUI ?  No. Try D.U.C. (Driving under the Influence of Cereal) (This is not the driver..) Odd... but true. In Massachusetts - a man is pulled over for driving wild. Police said the man was driving under the influence of cereal. Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Do Astronauts Snore in Space ?

  Do Astronauts Snore in Space ? Think about it. No Gravity. So, no problem? It looks that way. (Here on earth - gravity makes you snore by pulling the tongue and soft tissues back toward the back of your mouth.)  So, it looks like Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 2:38 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - The Movie

  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - The Movie This will be big. Huge. It's got - Spielberg. It's got Dream Works. And its got a great american story. DreamWorks has purchased the rights to Martin Luther King Jr. The plan is to bring his life Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 2:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Parent Cheat Sheet - Break the Texting Code

  Parent Cheat Sheet - Break the Texting Code Okay, everybody knows the big ones. Like OMG  "Oh my God” Or - LOL  “Laughing out loud” Or B2W Back to work But did you know: CD9 - Code 9 Parent  Watching  P911 Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 1:54 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Costco vs Sam's - Which is cheapest?

  Costco vs Sam's - Which is cheapest? I've tried both - Sam's and Costco. But, my wife loves Costco. But which is better - or the Cheapest? Well, there's an article out that tries to answer that question. (It also looks at BJ's Warehouse club) Read More posted Tuesday, May 19, 2009 1:44 PM by godogs | 4 Comments