Monday, July 27, 2009 - Posts

• Faith - What's on Obama's - BlackBerry ?

  Faith - What's on Obama's - BlackBerry ? President Obama says he uses his BlackBerry to help his faith and his spirituality. President Obama says he starts every morning by reviewing a "devotional" he receives on his BlackBerry. See Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 11:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Plastic Surgery - Tax ?

  The feds want to raise money. And now, some are suggesting that Uncle Sam - go after Face-lifts, tummy tucks and hair transplants. Its part of Obama's trillion-dollar healthcare plan. (The Senate Finance Committee - might tack on a Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 9:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Growing Trend - Financial advice from the Bible

  Times are tough. And some are turning to their faith for financial advice. Dave Ramsey - who helps people get out debt says:     "There's ultimately only one way to financial peace and that's to walk daily with the prince of peace, Christ Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 9:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• The Changing Face - of Kids TV ?

  The Changing Face - of Kids TV ? Leaders in Congress want to change the shows that kids watch. Some want to change the 1990 Children's Television Act. (It requires at least three hours per week of educational and informational programming Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 9:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Why - Bill Gates gave up on Facebook ...

  Why - Bill Gates gave up on Facebook ... In part, Bill Gates gave up Facebook because "10,000 people wanted be my friends." Bottom line for Gates - Facebook was too much work. This week Gates announced he's given up Facebook. Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Holdup - Broadcast over - Intercom

  Holdup - Broadcast over - Intercom Here's one way to stop a robber. A clerk at a Home Depot - flipped the switch on the store intercom and foiled a would be robber. See it - Link it: cnn - news article Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ex-'Idol' - Contestant - Killed

  Ex-'Idol' - Contestant - Killed Police say - a former two-time "American Idol" contestant was struck and killed in a car crash in New Jersey. 25-year old Alexis Cohen died on Saturday. See it - link it: Yahoo News Articl Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Machine - Helps Blind - Read.....

  It sounds impossible - but it's true. Macular degeneration - leaves many elderly people nearly blind. Which means they can't ready anymore. But a machine is starting to help . See it - Link it: Web times article Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Bay Area - Venture Capital = Jobs !!

  Need a job? Venture Capital could be the answer - at least in the bay area. StartUpHire - says there are thousands of jobs in the bay area thanks to venture-funded companies. (But it you want to apply - you better be good with high tech Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): bizjournals.gif

• Feed your family - For $100 a week ?

  Feed your family - For $100 a week ? These days, that's a tall order. But apparently it can be done. The keys: Stick to a Budget Use Staples - like milk & rice. Here's a link to 20-tips to feed your family of four for less. See Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca - Fake Cop - Stops Real Cop - Guess who goes to jail?

  He had it all. ... Almost. 21-year-old Antonio Martinez had the Ford Crown Victoria. He had the flashing lights. He had a microphone. He even had speakers. He had it all until he pulled over a REAL  undercover Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Have a Heart - Kaweah Delta – Expands..

  Have a Heart - Kaweah Delta – Expands..   Good news for Kaweah Delta Medical Center patients.   The facility is expanding.   It will soon have extra care for heart and lung patients.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:12 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Dairy – Milk Marketing 101

  Valley Dairy – Milk Marketing 101   Some California milk groups plan to work together to help market and sell their milk.   It could be a good thing for valley dairy producers.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta articl Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stanislaus’ Measure E - Money being spent...

  Stanislaus’ Measure E - Money being spent...   Measure E Money at work..   More Measure E money is getting spent in Sanislaus county.   This year - district plans to spend millions on construction projects. Including programs for: Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Money Problems - Lodi Unfied ?

  Money Problems - Lodi Unfied ?   This fall, it looks like there will be 200 fewer teachers and staff at Lodi Unfied.   It looks – like a tough year.   See it – Link it:   Stockton Record article Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Time to overhaul Public Pensions?

  Time to overhaul Public Pensions?   Some say maybe.   With the state of the State’s budget some are taking a second look at how employee pensions are formulated.   (Sometimes workers can boost their retirement package – right before Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• A Fork in the River - Valley Water Fix?

  A Fork in the River - Valley Water Fix ?   This week talk of a fix for the San Joaquin River will get a hearing.   (Part of the idea is to reroute some of the water and remove a barrier to for salmon.)   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Remember all that talk about closing down State Parks…

  Remember all that talk about closing down State Parks…   Well… the talk isn’t over.   And although no parks have been closed yet, some may face some big budget cuts anyway.   (At one point Governor Schwarzenegger suggested closing Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Save Millions - Modernizing State Workers…?

  Save Millions - Modernizing State Workers…?   It sounds like a good idea.   What would happen if state workers had modern ways to save time and money?   Some think California workers would become more productive.   That could Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Crisis over – but… DMV offices still closed..

  Crisis over – but… DMV offices still closed..       ….On Fridays.   The folks in Sacramento may have come up with a budget deal – but don’t expect valley DMV offices to be open on Fridays anytime soon.   (Furlough days Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• State-Wide Strike? - Vote on Friday…

  State-Wide Strike?  - Vote on Friday…   Strike ballots are set to come in by this Friday for California's largest state employee union.    (A yes vote would give union leaders permission to authorize a strike)   It could Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Don’t Taz me Bro… When one Taser isn’t enough…

  Don’t Taz me Bro… When one Taser isn’t enough…   Stun gun maker Taser – has a new stun gun – it allows police to shock three people - without reloading.   Don’t Taz me bro.... Times three..   The new Taser costs $1,799 Read More posted Monday, July 27, 2009 2:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments