Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - Posts

• Valley Tea Party - July 4th - Details & Links

  It's almost here. The Freedom Rally "Tea Party"  is this Saturday, July 4th. Based on the Central Valley Tea Party Website* (Link below)- the event will get underway at nine in the morning and run until two o'clock in the afternoon. The place to Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:56 PM by godogs | 3 Comments

• Ca - Congressman Waxman - Hospitalized

  Democratic Congressman Henry Waxman remained in the hospital. Waxman - was not feeling well Tuesday and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for "routine testing."  In a brief update late today, Waxman's staff disclosed Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Beer Bike: Drink Beer - Pedal - Repeat (Pixs)

  It's true. The beer bike - is real. Tourists get on and pedal. They also drink beer and singing karaoke.  (Tourists cycle as they drink beer and sing karaoke on a beer bike in Amsterdam REUTERS/Robin van Lonkhuijsen/United Photos) See Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Daily Sex - Healthier Sperm

  Well, they do studies on just about everything else, so why not this? Apparently having sex every day improves the quality of men's sperm. (The research is suppose to help couples trying to conceive) The "study" - included over one hundred men.  Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 8:49 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Ca - Oriental fruit fly - Dead - For now.. (Pix)

  The Oriental fruit fly has been eradicated. ... At least for now. The infestation involved an area in Lakewood. (Near Los Angeles) “The Oriental fruit fly is a pest that poses a serious threat to California farming and backyard gardens,”  Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 8:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Bakersfield Gets - $309 Million - For Hydrogen Power

  Thanks to the Central Valley Business Times for this one. A project worth over  $300 million dollars will help fund a clean energy project in Bakersfield. Bottom line: The proposed power plant (fueled by hydrogen) will Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 8:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Episcopal Church - Takes Back Valley Church

  On Sunday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Modesto - will once again be part of  the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin. At one point St. Paul’s - had separated from the Episcopal Church to join the Anglican Mission in America. See Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• What do you think? Is this the face of St. Paul?

  Deep in the catacombs of Rome - some think they have discovered the oldest image of the Christian apostle Paul. (The faded image shows a man with a triangular-shaped face and pointed beard )See it - Link it: St. Paul ? Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 6:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Brown vs Newsom - Who's up? Who's down?

  In the democratic race for governor who's leading in the money race? So, far Attorney General Jerry Brown - is leading. He's got some high-end donors. Both Brown and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom are trying to raise cash now Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 5:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pocket-Size - Satellite Phone - Cool But....

  How about no more dead zones on your cell phone? How about a phone that is potentially better than the new Apple iPhone - or the new Palm Pre? How about a new satellite phone? TerreStar Networks - is working on a phone - a phone service  Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:08 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Gas Station Robbers - Caught - Ran out of gas

  Talk about dumb. Two Pennsylvania men robbed a gas station. And they almost got away with it. Except their getaway car ran out of gas. Robbers Caught - Ran out of Gas Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sci Fi - Changes name to - Syfy (But why?)

  If you watch the Sci Fi Channel you know they've got some good stuff. But - apparently they want to expand their base. (Maybe fewer space aliens)Also - the name is kind-of cool too. So, what's in a name? See it - Link it: Sci Fi - Goes Syf Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 1:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• What does Sarah Palin Listen to While Running ?

  Alaska governor and former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin talks about her running routine and kind of opened up to "Runner's World" magazine. Her music includes Van Halen and AC/DC - along with some Christian music."I have a Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 1:53 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca: Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97

  (Malden in A Streetcar Named Desire) I used to love watching him on The Streets of San Francisco as Lt. Mike Stone - and his side-kick Michael Douglas. Karl Malden - died today at the age of 97. ( He died of natural causes surrounded Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 1:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• ... And.. The Fattest State is......

  It's not the kind of title any state wants.   "Hey ..we're the fattest.." According to a new report - the bottom line is all Americans are getting fat. But... Mississippi is still the fattest - next in line Alabama. (Obesity rates rose Read More posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 1:28 PM by godogs | 1 Comments