Monday, July 06, 2009 - Posts

• Dell - The Crime Dog

  Dell has launched a service designed to help police. The idea is to help law-enforcement agencies convict more criminals. How ? The company is offering a digital-forensics service. See it - Link it: Dell Helps Police Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 10:36 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Facebook - "Free" Service - Generates big bucks

  How much? Well if the present earning patterns hold - Facebook could earn half a billion dollars this calendar year. Not bad for a recession. And not bad for a free service. Down the road - they expect to be generating "Billions in revenue. Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 10:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Oldest Bible - Whole again - Now Online (Pix & Video)

  The surviving sections of  world's oldest Bible are back together. Online at least. It was hand-written by four scribes in Greek on animal hide. It dates back to the 4th century. (Roman emperor Constantine ) See it - Link it: Oldest Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 10:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• McDonald's - Installing A Charging Station For Electric Cars

  How about this one. McCharge. Fill up your car - and yourself at Mcdonalds. See it - Link it Charging Station at McDonald's Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 10:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Satellite Radio - On your iPhone - Big app bump

  Here's a popular Apple app. Sirius XM launched its iPhone app back on June 18. In just two weeks it's reached a million downloads. See it - link it: Sirius Apps Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 10:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Justice Department - Looks at Sweetheart - AT&T iPhone Deal

  Will the Obama Administration take on AT&T and Apple over the monopoly (exclusive deal) that Apple gave to AT& T? Maybe. An online report hints that the deal could violate anti-trust laws under the Sherman Act. Some speculate if that Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 10:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Move over Chevy Volt - A Plug-In Prius - In 2012 ?

  Toyota says it plans to mass produce a plug-in hybrid version of the Prius starting in 2012. (The car will get 18 miles on a charge after that an engine kicks in to take over and power it.) The Chevy Volt - should go about 40-Miles on a plug-in Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 9:51 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 99-cent Netbook - So what's the catch ?

  So, what's the catch? Best Buy and Sprint are offering a Compaq Netbook for $0.99 Cents. The same netbook costs $199.99 with Verizon and $399.99 with no telecom contract. So, what's the catch? (The 99-cent offer comes with a two-year contract Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 9:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sounds Crazy - Blind man Vision Restored - Tooth implant ...(Warning - Pix)

  It sounds crazy and it is. But, Martin Jones who's been blind for 12 years - has some vision back. (This after a delicate eight-hour operation) His front tooth was removed and used as a lens holder in his right eye. See it Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 9:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Opps - Spy Cover Blown - On Facebook

  Opps. The wife of Britain's spy agency posted pictures of her husband on  Facebook. Not a good idea. Sir John Sawers was due to take over as head of the Secret Intelligence Service in the fall. (SIS, popularly known as MI6 - is Britain's Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 9:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Airline - "Standing Room Only" - Section?

  Okay this is too much. Remember Michael O'Leary - the head of Ryanair? (He's the guy who wants to put pay toilets on planes) O’Leary - now is looking into a Standing-Room Only section for airlines. Why? Profits. O’Leary - thinks he Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 9:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Feel Dumb? Take a Pill...

  Feel Dumb?  Take a Pill... That's the new trend for some. Prescription drugs - that could be cognitive enhancers are catching on with some. The trend is also causing concern from some. Some adults who want to improve their focus Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 8:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Recession - Has some turning to Avon

  Avon calling. Apparently the tough economy has more women turning to Avon. A new report shows cash-strapped women are going door-to-door to sell cosmetics. See it - Link it:  Avon Calling   Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 8:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca - Merced Mom Sues School - Over Pro-Life T-Shirt

  Merced mom, Anna Amador - has filed a lawsuit on behalf of her daughter. At issue a:  T-Shirt. She claims her daughter - was ordered by her principal to change her shirt on National Pro-Life T-Shirt Day. (The shirt had two Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 8:45 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• No Sale - Jackson Tickets - Pulled from eBay, Craigslist

  No sale. (At least online) Tickets for tomorrow's Michael Jackson's memorial service have been removed from online classifieds site Craigslist and eBay. "We believe it is inappropriate to allow the sale of tickets for the Michael Jackson Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 8:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• iPod Touch - Getting a camera?

  Here's the latest rumor from Apple. Just weeks after releasing its new iPhone TechCrunch claims that Apple is working on a camera for a new version of the iPod Touch.  MacRumors  - claims that both the iPod Touch and iPod Nano Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 8:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Did you know.. Veterans eligible for cell phone discounts ?

  It's true. Military veterans and active-duty personnel can get discounts on cellphone plans - if they ask. Discounts range from: 15 percent on Verizon 10 percent off  (and no activation fee) on T-Mobile.  Sprint and AT&T Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 8:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Amen ? Church Video Stream to - iPhone

  A church in Hawaii is set to start streaming its services directly to an iPhone near you. Honolulu-based New Hope Christian Fellowship  says it plans to start streaming its weekend worship services live to iPhone and iPod touch users. Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Can they really guess - Your Social Security Number?

  Yes. Or so goes the claim. Here's how. A group of  researchers at Carnegie-Mellon University say they have discovered a pattern to how the numbers are issued. See it - Link it: Can they guess your Social Security Number? Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 6:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Summer Job - Hacking into Apple's new iPhone ?

  According to the Wall Street Journal - some teenagers are spending part of their Summer vacation - trying to hack into the new iPhone. (The teens - are trying to hack Apple's iPhone and iPod touch.) (Ari Weinstein, 15, in the computer lab just Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 6:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Write Your own Jokes... Cops own doughnut shop..

  I guess why not? The name of the store is: "Cops & Doughnuts..." It's now a bakery in Michigan - owned by nine full-time police officers. See it - Link it: Cops own Doughnut Shop Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 5:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Warning - Teenage Driver

  Some want to put a little sticker on the back of the cars of teenage drivers.   “Caution — Newly Licensed” But there's more to the idea. One mom is pushing the idea after her son got his license. See it - Link it: Warning Teenage Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 5:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ouch ! - Final Cost $$$$ - Michelle Obama's UC Merced Visit .....

  Well... the final numbers are in from the 1st Lady's visit to the University of California, Merced. (She spoke at the commencement ceremony) The final total? More than $1 million — surpassing the original estimate tenfold. See it - Link Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 5:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Thanks but.. No thanks.. Vacation in Afghanistan

  This is a tough sell. In Afghanistan they have a new building - it's the Tourist Information Center. Yeah... I know. No way. But just the same they're trying to draw tourism - to at least part of Afghanistan. See it - Link it: Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Okay... Russia - Beats U.S to the Moon?

  Do you believe it? A new report - claims the Russians beat the U.S. to the moon. (In July 1969 - the telescopes at the Jodrell Bank Observatory were tracking the Americans' Eagle Lander.) See it - Link it: Beat U.S to the Moon? Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• No tan lines

  No tan lines I saw this in the Bee. It’s a sign of the times – I guess. A local business owner – wants to give away his business. (He just wants out of his lease) The business is a tanning salon.   See it – Link it:  Fresno Bee article Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare County – Keeping track of inmates

  Tulare County – Keeping track of inmates   The Tulare County Sheriff's Department – will basically allow citizens to check on inmates being held in the county jail.   See it – Link it:  Visalia Times-Delta article Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Get on the Bus – Valley Prison Program.

  Get on the Bus – Valley Prison Program.   It’s called "Get on the Bus" and it’s been around now for ten years. It helps kids see their mom’s in prison. So far over 4,000 inmates have been able to see their kids through the program.   See Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Summer School: Who’s going and why?

  Valley Summer School: Who’s going and why?   Apparently more kids are going to summer school – just so they won’t fall behind in the fall.    Everything from special classes for math to English are helping some high school kids make Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:12 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• New limits for Manteca School Buses?

  New limits for Manteca School Buses?   Plans are in the works to save some money for next fall. The Manteca school district – is dealing with a $3.5 million budget problem. The bottom line school busses are expensive.  So, expect Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:12 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Solar

  California - Solar   A bill designed to quadruple the amount of electricity – that consumers get with Solar roof panels may get the green light (Yes – green light as in green energy) in Sacramento.   The solar industry – wants it big Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Thank you Uncle Sam – Valley Windfall:

  Thank you Uncle Sam – Valley Windfall:   Stockton - Lodi and other valley cities could collect over $4 million in federal funds for projects designed to promote energy efficiency and conservation. Its part of the fed’s economic stimulus plan. Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stockton City Hall – Ghost Town

  Stockton City Hall – Ghost Town.   Stockton City Hall – is closed today. No it’s not a state or federal holiday. It’s a sign of the times. (The city is closed because of budget problems. Everything - except for emergency services are shut down. Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• No power for you

  No power for you.   I saw this in the Bee. A local agency that wanted to build power plants to supply cheap electricity to 115,000 customers – puts everything on hold. You guessed it – the reason is the economy. (Three Valley counties – are Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Water – The two gate solution

  Valley Water – The two gate solution   Could it work? The plan could call for building gates across two Delta channels to help valley farmers and at the same time help fish (Delta Smelt) A plan apparently has strong support from some state and Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California water – That sinking feeling

  California water – That sinking feeling   New concerns this week about – the main water canal that carries water to Southern California.   Some fear the whole system is in danger.  Find out why some think the aquifer (and the aqueduct) Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Big turn-out - Valley Tax Rally

  Big turn-out -  Valley Tax Rally.   Over the weekend thousands attended a big tax rally at the Tulare's International Ag-Center.   The event on Saturday was designed to protest the out of control spending on both the state Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Dreaming

  California Dreaming   Who would invest in California these days?  With the state facing a $26 billion dollar deficit – some investors are having second thoughts about buying California bonds. Too risky some say others say maybe not. See it Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• State Budget: Deal or no deal?

  State Budget: Deal or no deal?   Over the weekend Governor Schwarzenegger met again with legislative leaders. Still no deal. Both sides met again on Sunday. The goal - solve the state’s fiscal crisis. The growing gap now totals $26.3 billion. Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Don’t blame -Proposition 13 !

  Don’t blame -Proposition 13 !   I agree with Dan Walters article (In the Sacramento Bee) on the state’s budget mess.  In a nutshell he says – don’t blame Prop 13 for the state’s budget mess. The bottom line (according to Walters) even if the Read More posted Monday, July 06, 2009 3:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments