Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - Posts

• Facts vs Myths - Microwave Ovens

  There are lots of myths and misconceptions about microwave ovens. Here's a link to a list of eleven myths. See it - Link it: The Daily Green article Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 9:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• USA - Experimental Swine flu Vaccine

  The clock is ticking to come up with a vaccine to stop the Swine Flu. Yesterday, I told you about the first hospital in the world to start the testing ( Its in Australia) and now - it looks like eight centers in the U.S. will also start testing Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Camels' 'Milk Chocolate' - Coming to the US

  Camels'  'Milk Chocolate'  - Coming to the US.. ... Yeah. Right... I'll pass thanks. But a company in Dubai plans to bring Milk Chocolate (made with Camels' milk) to the America. (Apparently, camel-milk chocolate is considered a delicacy.)   Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:41 PM by godogs | 3 Comments

• Flu Fears at Church - God Loves You - But don't touch me

  Flu Fears at Church - God Loves You -  But don't touch me Flu fears are on the rise at some churches. At some British churches they are encouraging parishioners to hug instead of giving a hand shake. (Less germs that way?) Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:32 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Online - YOU - Pick the Seven Wonders of Nature...

  It's a little involved - but pretty cool. (Good pictures) YOU get to vote online about the seven wonders of nature. They'll announce the winners at a later date. See it - Link it: Vote away...   Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ten Questions - Health-Care Overhaul

  The Wall Street Journal has a good overview of what's going on in Washington D.C. and the President's push for health care reform. (The President answered some of  the questions tonight )   The first question is: What's the Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Earthquake - Moved New Zealand - Closer to ...

  Earthquake - Moved New Zealand - Closer to ... ... Australia. That's hard to believe but that's what reports are saying tonight. (And you thought we had big earthquakes here in California) The massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has moved Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): new zeland.jpg

• Wow.... CSU – Teachers going on Food Stamps?

  Wow.... CSU – Teachers going on Food Stamps?   According to a  Modesto Bee article with the increase in unpaid furloughs (two days a month) some may be forced to turn to public aid to make ends meet. Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• “Doing more with less” …Furloughs and more…

  “Doing more with less” …Furloughs and more…       …. Are taking a toll on State workers…   Think about it the state cut-backs now include:   Reduced hours Furloughs More work Layoffs Early retirement Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Drilling for Dollars…

  California - Drilling for Dollars…   Can the State cash-in on oil drilling here in California?   And what about drilling off the coast of Santa Barbara?   See it – link it – drill down:   LA Times article Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Hard Sell…

  Hard Sell…   California legislative leaders in Sacramento …. Put on the hard sell.   You’d think because of the world economy this wouldn’t be a hard sell.   .... But it is.   Lawmakers are putting Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stockton - Homeless Babies ?

  Stockton - Homeless Babies ?   These days in Stockton some shelters aren’t - just dealing with the Homeless.   They’re also dealing with babies.   See it – Link it:   Stockton Record article Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kings County – The Buzz - West Nile

  Kings County – The Buzz - West Nile   In  Kings County - health officials are finding more mosquito pools.   Tests show some have tested positive for the West Nile virus.   See it – Link it:    Hanford Sentinel articl Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley - New VA Facility ?

  Valley -  New VA Facility ?   Plans are moving forward for a new VA medical facility.   (It would be 120-bed nursing home for veterans)   See it – Link it:   Stockton Record article Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced – “Every Student – Every Day” - $$$

  Merced – “Every Student – Every Day” - $$$   One way Merced is fighting red ink is to get and keep kids in school.   (They get money from the state for every day a student is in the classroom – and lose money when they kids skip school) Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stockton – Police vs Fire – Contracts

  Stockton – Police vs Fire – Contracts   Where there’s smoke there’s a smoldering contract dispute between the fire department – the city and – the police union.   Bottom line:   Firefighters feel like they’re sacrificing more Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lodi – School Superintendent pay cut…

  Lodi – School Superintendent pay cut…   Tough times in Lodi.   The school superintendent – just got a $15,000 pay cut.   Sign of the times.   See it – Link it:   Lodi News-Sentinel article   Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• State Cuts – Bumpy road in Stanislaus

  State Cuts – Bumpy road in Stanislaus   State leaders in Sacramento want to take (borrow or steal) local gas tax revenue.   (It could add up to about $ 4-Billion dollars)   And that could mean fewer road repairs.   Bumpy Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno State - Dramatic Changes

  Fresno State - Dramatic Changes   As the Calfifornia State University System trys to deal with a projected $ 584 million dollar budget shortfall…     .... Students at Fresno State will feel the pinch.   (Fees jump 20% - Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pro 8 Battle – Wait until 2012

  Pro 8 Battle – Wait until 2012   It’s not over.    Despite two court victories (California Supreme Court – Federal Court) and two votes (Prop 8 and Prop 22 in 2000)  by the people – the battle over same sex marriage will continue Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Dreaming… Now playing in black and white

  California Dreaming… Now playing in black and white.   The bright rich – color images of California Dreaming is now a black and white picture.          … And that’s saying something…   Especially when Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Q and A – New Budget – You got questions….

  Q and A – New Budget – You got questions….   … They’ve got questions.   Check it out:   … Q&A in LA Times….   Learn stuff about healthcare/transportation/education and more…. Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• You know its bad… When our Budget ends up in..

  You know its bad… When our Budget ends up in..   … The Wall Street Journal.   California once again is in the national spot light.   This time – its because Sacramento wants to take (and maybe not pay back) about $ 5 billion dollars Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:53 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• You want our money… Come and get it…

  Sacramento ..you want our money… Come and get it…   Local governments (including many here in the valley) are getting ready to sue the state of California – if the state takes about $4 billion from local governments.     Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Gidget - Taco Bell Chihuahua Dies

  People magazine is reporting that "Gidget" the Chihuahua known for her role in that Taco Bell ad campaign has died. Gidget was 15 years old. She died of a stroke.   Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:43 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Fresno County - Sell Coroner's Office?

  According to the Bee - Fresno County Supervisors are thinking about selling four county properties. (The county needs money) One of the properties is the County Corner's Office in Fresno. The Bee has the all the details. Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:17 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 1st Human - Swine flu vaccine - Trials begin...

  Good, news out of Australia -  they've started the world's first human trials of a swine flu vaccine. The goal is to control and stop the virus that has killed more than 700 people world-wide so far. (Two biotechnology Read More posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:09 AM by godogs | 1 Comments