Thursday, July 23, 2009 - Posts

• iPod Touch - Nano - Get Cameras? - Sneak Peek

  iPod Touch - Nano - Get Cameras?  - Sneak Peek It looks that way. The Business Insider reports that in China - "accessories manufacturers are already building sample cases . " See it - Link it: Business Insider Article Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:51 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Win a Car.... If It Rains August 8th

  Win a Car.... If It Rains August 8th Sounds like a real deal right? It is. If it rains (hard) in San Antonio on August 8th -  then World Nissan says they'll give away Nissan Altimas. There are a few other catches in the offer.... Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• He thinks his "Kimchi" doesn't smell...

  He thinks his "Kimchi"  doesn't smell... ... It's true. ... In South Korea - a kimchi connoisseur says he's come up with a way not to make kimchi that doesn't smell... (Kimchi - is a dish made with fermented cabbage)  See Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Say Cheese - Workers - Forced to Smile....

  Put on a happy face... It's more than just a suggestion for some. ....  In Japan, some workers are forced to smile. They even have a "smile meter." I guess it could be a good thing...     .... Unless its one of those fake smiles. Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Remote Community - Finally gets phone service

  Some of our reporters here at CBS 47 are know about Yakima Washington, but they might not have know about this: A remote (really remote) are there is finally getting phone service. "The National Park Service is allowing a small telephone company Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• What NOT to say during an interview... (Funny)

  Thanks to CNN and CareerBuilder.com for these gems.. and more. What not to say during an interview: "I'm not wanted in this state." "How many young women work here?" "I didn't steal it; I just borrowed it." "You touch somebody and they call Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Nothing tabloid about this Hilton…

  Nothing tabloid about this Hilton…   The Hilton Hotel in Stockton just got a $10 million face lift.   And that’s good publicity – even if your name isn’t Paris.   See it – Link it:   Stockton Record article Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:12 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Auto thefts are down…

  Valley Auto thefts are down…   …. At least they’re down a little bit in Bakersfield.   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• “Yellow Flag” - Tulare Motor Sports Complex?

  “Yellow Flag” -  Tulare Motor Sports Complex?   It looks like the Tulare City Council – has put up a yellow flag on a planned sports complex.   (At least for now)   The speed-bump?   The developers reportedly owe Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Black Tea - Texas Gold – In Kern County..

  Black Tea - Texas Gold – In Kern County..   This week Occidental Petroleum announced a big oil find in Kern County.   Apparently - it’s a big find.   So big, it could help with local unemployment numbers and boost the local tax revenue. Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• East Bay’s - Pricy Race …

  East Bay’s - Pricy Race …   State Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan – has reportedly invested about a quarter of a million dollars of her own money into a race to fill a congressional seat.   (East Bay's 10th District congressional seat.)   Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• The Billion dollar question: Release more prisoners?

  The Billion dollar question:  Release more prisoners?   The state could save about  one billion dollars if it released more prisoners back onto the streets.   So, how about it?   ... Good idea?   The San Francisco Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Say What? Budget Deal - Helps Billionaire?

  Say What?  Budget Deal - Helps Billionaire?   According to an L.A. Times article – tucked inside all that budget cutting is a little “something” for the City of Industry....   .....And a billionaire real estate investor and backers Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Triple Whammy – The State of your pay-check..

  Triple Whammy – The State’s in your pay-check..   The state wants its money.      … And it wants it sooner.   So, they plan to accelerate how quickly they collection of income taxes. Increase amount withheld from Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• “Budget Deal..” Spin Cycle…..

  “Budget Deal..” Spin Cycle…..   Some believe the Governor and the GOP gave up the "high ground" after the budget compromise was disclosed earlier this week.   They believe that Democrats have since shaped the narratives and the message Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• You pay for it every time you fill up…

  You pay for it every time you fill up…   It’s the state gas tax.     ....And it adds up fast.   Local cities and counties use their share of the funds to fix your local roads.   But, now the state wants to take fuel-tax Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California: “I want your redevelopment money..”

  California: “I want your redevelopment money..”   Redevelopment money.   (Local cities use it to fix up areas – like downtown Fresno.)   But now the state wants the money.   Some call the move – the “the anti-stimulus plan." Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Punts on Prisons…For Now..

  California – Punts on Prisons…For Now..   Part of this months budget fix could come from delaying a decision what to do with state prisons and the costs involved.   By punting the state buys itself some time and some money… for now.   Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fewer immigrants – Coming to California - But Why....?

  Fewer immigrants – coming to California   Blame the economy, the job market and tougher border security.   Fewer immigrants are coming to the USA and California.   That’s according to new reports.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 2:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Making the Grade… Still...

  Making the Grade… Still   Despite the protests from some parents and students, high school students will still have to  pass California's high school exit exam – before they can pick up their diploma.   (But a compromise is in the works Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 2:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Grant Money Up - UC Merced

  Grant Money Up - UC Merced   Not bad for a new school.   Grant money is up for researchers at U.C. Merced about 40 %.   Good for U.C. Merced – Good for the Valley – Good for the students   See it - Link it:   Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 2:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fact or Fiction? - Gavin Newsom's Claims

  He wants to be the next Governor of California. But are some of Gavin Newsom's claims... .... Well exaggerated? The San Francisco mayor and gubernatorial candidate is making some big claims as he hits the road to campaign. See it - Link it: sfgate Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 1:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Dude… Drug Czar – Says - No Legal Pot

  Dude… Drug Czar – Says - No Legalization of Pot.   The Feds aren’t going to stop their efforts to shut-down marijuana farms.   (Some here in California continue to push for legalization of pot – claiming it will help raise tax revenues Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 1:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• R E V O L T !! Fresno – Others – To Sue State

  R E V O L T  !!     Fresno – Joins 180 Cities – Plan to Sue State   They’ve had enough.   Over 180 cities – including Fresno - are threatening to sue the state if lawmakers move forward with taking over $4 billion Read More posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 1:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments