Friday, May 22, 2009 - Posts

• Just in - Former President of South Korea - Suicide?

  This is just moving on the wires. South Korea — Former President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea,  committed suicide on Saturday. Police say he - jumped off a cliff - near his retirement home. He was 62 years old. See it - Link it - at The New York Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 9:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• June 1st - New Passport Rules

  Don't forget starting June 1st new ID requirements kick-in That means if you're heading to Mexico or Canada - or even Bermuda you may need more than just your California Driver's License. Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 9:47 PM by godogs | 1 Comments Attachment(s): passport.jpg

• Memorial Day - Hotels "Room Service" - Online

  Great idea !!   According to USA Today, you can now access some hotel  "Room service" menus online.   Great idea.   Some are ordering - online via their cell phones, and laptops.   Plus... in someways Online menus are better.   See why... On Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 9:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• "Night at the Museum"... Good for the Smithsonian?

  I want to take the kids to see Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian this weekend. We saw the 1st Night at the Museum - and loved it But in Washington DC - officials at the Smithsonian are hoping the new movie will also be good Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 8:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): night at museum.jpg

• Next Generation iPhone - How Fast ?

  The new iphone is just a few months away from being released. And the speculation is - when it comes to speed -  the next-generation iPhone will rock. ( The new iPhone is set for release in July) Most believe the speed will be a lot Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 8:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Gas Prices Up - China to Blame?

  Gas Prices Up - China to Blame? Some speculate gas prices are up - in part -  because China is hoarding Oil.  In fact some make the case that China building up its Strategic Petroleum Reserve - and that in turn is a key Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 8:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Outdoor Fun - This Memorial Day Weekend

  The Sacramento Bee - has a great list of things to do this long holiday weekend. Check it out here are just three items to do outdoors. Camping. Windsurfing Bike riding See it - Link it at Sacbee.com Outdoor fun this Memorial Day Weekend Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 6:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California: Day of Reckoning ?

  California: Day of Reckoning Here it comes. The day of reckoning. We've been warned about it for years now. But - next month California will finally have to deal with its  spending. We are now another $21-billion dollars in the red. Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 5:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Obama - TV ?

  President Obama wants better press coverage. The White House press corps is now not allowed to a few events. Instead the White House TV coverage comes from: The White House. You got it. The White House supplies the: Video Interviews Reporters Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 3:58 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Sacramento - Your Money - Your City

  Sacramento - Wants Your Money - Taking it from Your City ? The Wall Street Journal (*Link below)  has a good article on what just about every city leader in the state of California is already thinking: Governor Schwarzenegger - and Democratic leader Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 3:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kiefer Sutherland - 24- Charges Dropped?

  It looks like that mess between - Kiefer Sutherland and the designer he's accused of head-butting is over. They've made up. Which could lead to the assault charges being dropped. Sutherland's representatives says, Sutherland is sorry Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 3:36 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Workers - More Confident

  According to a new report - California workers are feeling a little bit better about the future. (They feel more confident about keeping their jobs) It's called the: “California Employee Confidence Index” (The numbers increased 5.6 points Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 3:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Water: Delta Smelt - Now - Green Sturgeon - Protected?

  (Picture of Green Sturgeon) Well.. the debate over the Delta Smelt is far from over. But now, another fish - the Green Sturgeon - may be a protected fish. Which could mean more water problems for valley farmers. (Possible protective measures Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 3:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca: Unemployment Rate Gets Better (Local #'s Too)

  It's not much.... But our state-wide unemployment rate got a little better in April. In April the estimate is 11.0 percent. That's down 0.2 percent Again.. its not much but its a step in the right direction. Our local Unemployment Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 3:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Credit Card Reform = Charade

  It's now the law. President Obama - has signed that credit card reform bill. (It goes into effect in nine months) That's a good thing right? Not really. According to Harvey Rosenfield - the head of the California-based Consumer Education Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 2:51 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Soldier - Gets Thumbs up for Pink Boxers

  You might have seen this one already... but its pretty good. The update is now - Defense Secretary Robert Gates is praising an Army soldier in Afghanistan - after rushing to defend his post - while wearing pink boxer shorts and Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 2:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): shorts.jpg

• Valley - Ban Extended - On Medical Pot Shops

  The city of Lodi - has extended its moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries. The city has had several requests to open medical pot shops. See it - Link it - at Recordnet.com Ban Extended - On Medical Pot Shops Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 2:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Obama's Pet Poodle

  George F. Will has an insteresting take on California's budget mess.   Basically, he says California will have to turn to President Obama for cash - and a whole lot more.   (Hence the poodle - on a short leash thing...)  The Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 1:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca: Ronald Reagan - Statue - London

  In London - officials plan to honor - former President Ronald Reagan. They are putting up a statue of him in central London. The memorial will stand opposite a statue of Dwight D. Eisenhower. See it - Link it: Ronald Reagan - Statue Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 1:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Man Builds Real Hobbit House - ( Cool Pixs )

  Found this one online at sfgate.com Very cool pictures. Simon Dale - and others spent about three months building his Hobbit house. It has: Natural insulation. Wood burner for heating. Solar panels etc.. See it - Link it - for Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 1:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Grilling Tips - For Memorial Day Weekend

  Just in time for the long Memorial Day Weekend.. Grilling tips.. Keep your grill Clean Be Safe Watch out for  - Sugar on the grill   See it - Link it for the full story: Grilling Tips - For your Memorial Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 1:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Arrests Made in - I-680 Shootings - Near Fremont

  We reported on the shootings earlier on CBS 47. But now..the California Highway Patrol has made two arrests in those pellet gun shootings. It happened on along an area of  Interstate 680 near Fremont. Arrested: 21-Yea old - Shawn Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 1:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Update - Prop. 8 ruling - On Tuesday

  Last night I blogged that the California Supreme Court would make it's ruling on Pro 8 any day... Well.. that day is Next Tuesday. According to the Sacramento Bee: The California Supreme Court has announced that it will rule Tuesday. (Proposition Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 1:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): gay marriage.jpg

• Gay Marriage - Standoff in New Hampshire?

  Gay Marriage - Standoff in New Hampshire? It looks that way. The New Hampshire legislature passed a gay marriage bill. The Governor - John Lynch - said he's sign it... IF... ...Some language was added to the bill protecting religious Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 1:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Toddler Buys Earthmover - Online - While Mom Napped

  Toddler Buys Earthmover - Online - While Mom Napped It's true. Strange but true. It happend in New Zealand. Apparently a mom there had made some online bids on toys before she took a nap. Well... Then...  her 3-year-old daughter Read More posted Friday, May 22, 2009 12:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): earth mover.jpg