Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - Posts

• VW & Porsche Merger ?

  Forget Chrysler and Fiat. How about a Volkswagen and Porsche merger? It's reportedly in the works. The German automakers have reportedly reached an agreement to merge operations. See it - Link it: VW & Porsche Merger? Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 10:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Harvey Milk - Day at Public Schools?

  Harvey Milk - Day at Public Schools? Today, on a 7-2 vote - the State Senate Education Committe approved SB 572. The bill encourages all California public schools to "conduct suitable commemorative exercises … remembering the life of Harvey Milk and Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 10:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kiefer Sutherland - Assault Charges - Surrenders to Cops

  I thought he just got out of jail. The New York Post reports Kiefer Sutherland the star of the TV show 24 - will surrender to authorities in New York City tomorrow. He reportedly head-butted a fashion designer at a party. See it - Link it: Kiefer Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• KFC - Running out of Chicken ? (Give away too Successful ?)

  It can't be true. KFC is running out of  Chicken? Published reports say - the Oprah/KFC promotional give away is just  too successful !!Apparently more people downloaded those free coupons than they expected and at this rate (according Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 5-Tips - Recession Proof - Your New Business

  You might not think this is a good time to start a business, but some say the time is now: The Recession is an Opportunity. Take the Long Term View See it - Link it: 5-Tips - Recession Proof - Your New Business Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley - Fruit Industry - Not so sweet

  Valley - Fruit Industry - Not so sweet According to The Sentinel, these are hard times for the tree fruit industry in Kings County. Falling prices and more could take a 16% bite out of profits. (Peaches, plums and nectarines mostly) Valley Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Who is Sam Blakeslee ?

  Although he couldn't confirm it to us earlier today - it looks like Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines of Clovis - will resign his leadership position with the party tomorrow morning. And it looks like the man who might Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 8:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Water Rally - Moves to Sacramento - May 20th

  Valley Water Rally - Moves to Sacramento - May 20th There's another water rally in the works. The date for this one is May 20th in Sacramento. The Association of California Water Agencies is behind this one. The rally is set for 1:30 p.m. on the east Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 8:34 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 2010 - California Amgen Tour Date - Changed

  The 2010 Amgen Tour of California will reportedly be held May 16-23. (For the last four years the race was held in mid-February) This year the Amgen tour came to Clovis from Merced. (No word yet if Clovis made the cut for 2010) See it - Link Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 6:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): Clovis-Amgen-logo.jpg

• Worst Cities for Jobs

  The annual survey on worst cities for jobs was put together in part with the help of  Pepperdine University. The study is based on job growth in 336 regions. Some California cities are on the list too. According to the report: "Mostly cities Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 5:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Mike Villines - to Resign Leadership Position?

  Published reports say Assembly Republican leader Mike Villines of Clovis will resign his leadership position tomorrow.     CBS 47 on your side contacted Villines. He told us that's not true.   But he did say Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 4:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fun Facts about your Deodorant....

  Egyptians may have pioneered the field of deodorants. (They used cinnamon) In Roman - some warned women not to carry goats under their arms.( That stinks) The first modern antiperspirant - was EverDry. It hit drugstores Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:54 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• More Americans - Say No to: Credit Cards

  More Americans are saying good-bye to their Credit cards. The reasons are mixed. But for most - it boils down to too much debt. Many have  sworn off plastic money altogether - and instead are using cash. See it - Link it: More Americans Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 17 Magazine - Promotes Abstinence ?

  17 Magazine - Promotes Abstinence ? Teens: Want to avoid pregnancy?  Don't forget to consider Abstinence. “I think one of things we haven’t really talked about is abstinence,” said Ann Shoket - the editor-in-chief of Seventeen magazine. Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• H1 N1 Flu Virus - Now - the Measles ?

  H1 N1 Flu Virus - Now - the Measles ? Forget about the H1N1 Flu Virus. Some in Washington are now worried about the Measles. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - says the number of measles cases are on the rise in the United States. Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 2:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): vacine shot.jpg

• Burka Beauty Pageant ?

  Some say,  Sukaina al-Zayer is an unlikely beauty queen. She wears a Burka. Her face and body are covered in black robes and an Islamic veil. So, no one really knows what she looks like - and that's the idea. Saudi Arabia's Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 2:42 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Zac Efron - Selling Avocados

  Well, here's a new one. Zac Efron - one of the stars of Disney’s High School Musical and the star of the new movie 17 Again is trying to get kids to eat their veggies. He wants kids to eat avocados. It's part of Disney’s new effort Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 2:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Town of Vulcan - Gets Sneak Peek of Star Trek Movie

  Town Vulcan - Gets Sneak Peek of Star Trek Today hundreds of Vulcans will get to see a sneak peek of the new  Star Trek movie. (It opens world-wide on Friday) (Picture from the original TV series) (Vulcan is a town in Alberta Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 2:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• What Mom - REALLY - Wants for Mother's Day

  What Mom - REALLY - Wants for Mother's DayForget the flowers. Forget the cards etc.. What your Mom really wants - is time with you. At least that's according to a new poll. What Mom - REALLY - Wants for Mother's Day See it - Link it - (And Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 20% Of US Homes Don't Have One ...

  20% Of US Homes Don't Have One ... New figures show, more people are dumping their landline phones and going only with their cell phones. 20% Of US Homes Don't Have One ... No Home Phone Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Cash for Clunkers - Dump your old car - Cash-in

  Cash for Clunkers - Dump your old car - Cash-in It's not a done-deal yet. But... Congress is working on a bill that could help you dump your clunker - for a new car. One plan would offer vouchers worth up to $4,500 - for cars that get  better Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Now - THAT'S a Rebate... Big $$$$ - Chrysler

  Now - THAT'S a Rebate... Big $$$$ - Chrysler Starting today, Chrysler will offer rebates up to Six thousand dollars. The incentives end on June 1st.  Now - THAT'S a Rebate... Big $$$$ - Chrysler See it - Link it: Now THAT'S a Rebate   Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Maine Governor Signs Gay-Marriage Bill

  Maine Governor Signs Gay-Marriage Bill Maine Governor Signs Gay-Marriage Bill Maine's governor signed a bill approving gay marriage. Maine is now - the fifth state to approve same sex marriage. Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Obama: National Day of Prayer? Not Really...

  Tomorrow is the annual National Day of Prayer. But, instead of a prayer the Obama Administration will issue a proclamation instead. (Congress established a National Day of Prayer back in 1952) It's estimated that some 2 million Read More posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments