Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - Posts

• Fresno Grizzlies - Go out with a Bang - Final Four

  The Fresno Grizzlies have been in the news lately. Like just about every business here in the valley they're trying to make ends meet in this tough economy - but has they start their last  four-game homestand this weekend - they promise Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Go West Young Man - California - Huge Solar Plants

  Go West Young Man - California - Huge Solar Plants When they're done, they will be two of the biggest solar power plants in the nation.   ...  And they're being built right here in California. (The solar plants are planned for Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Australia - Leads USA - Swine flu vaccine - Next Month ?

  Health officials in Australia - expect to start swine flu vaccinations next month. It could be the first country in the world to do so. (The first vaccinations will go to more than 4 million vulnerable Australians including pregnant women Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Apple - Final Cut Pro - vs - Microsoft Movie Maker

  We use Apple's Final Cut Pro here at CBS 47. It is a great system. But, now Microsoft has come up with its own version. But, like many other Microsoft programs this one might need a better name. Its called the new Windows Live Movie Maker. See Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• More Frustrated Airline Passengers - Vent - On Twitter

  Why not? I mean its bad PR for the airlines, but why not? Twitter - along with Facebook and YouTube are how some frustrated airline passengers are venting these days. But are the airlines listening? Will things change? See it - Link it: reuters Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 10:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• When will your Company - Restore Pay Cuts - Matching 401 k ?

  When will your Company - Restore Pay Cuts - Matching 401 k ? The economy might be improving, but will your company start contributing to your 401 (k) again? Apparently some companies are thinking about it. Others are doing it - and restoring Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 10:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pickpockets - Money Back Guarantee

  Pickpockets - Money Back Guarantee Some former Pickpockets in London are turning over a new leaf. They are now putting money back into people's pockets. About twenty former pickpockets are now hitting London's tourist spots and slipping Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Drive thru - Prayer - Is the sign big enough ....?

  Drive thru - Prayer - Is the sign big enough ....? Well, here's a new one. ( I think) Instead of drive thru fast food - or drive thru dry cleaning some are doing drive thru Prayer. ( Yes, you actually stay in your car while they pray for you) Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Visalia – No Smoking - City Parks?

  Visalia – No Smoking - City Parks?   In Visalia are looking at various ways to get people to stop smoking at   city parks and playgrounds.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta article   Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Wal-Mart – Fight in Merced

  Wal-Mart – Fight in Merced   Wednesday night both sides of the Wal-Mart distribution center   debate in Merced got to sound off.    The debate is over jobs, air pollution, the economy, rural development.   (We’ll have Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:37 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare - Taxes aren’t up… But ..

  Tulare - Taxes aren’t up… But ..   County supervisors have approved water and sewer rate hikes in several communities.   Sewer rates will go from $4 to $7 Water rates will go up too for some. See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:36 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Budget Cuts - Allensworth State Park – Facing closure?

  Budget Cuts - Allensworth State Park – Facing closure?   We won’t know for sure until next month but it looks like the   Allensworth State Park could be facing financial problems.   (Just like every other state park)   But Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Building Schools - Visalia Unified

  Building Schools - Visalia Unified   The Visalia Unified School District is working on bond funding and   building three new schools.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta article Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:34 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Others Cut - But San Joaquin County - Hires More..

  Others Cut - But San Joaquin County - Hires More   .....Deputies   While other valley counties are cutting back the Board of Supervisors   in San Joaquin County is hiring seventeen more deputies.   (Their cost is almost $2 Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Battle Brewing – U.S Senate Seat

  California - Battle Brewing – U.S Senate Seat   Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has taken another step   toward challenging Senator Barbara Boxer.   See it – Link it:   Capitol Alert Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:32 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Meg Whitman - Get tougher on...

  California - Meg Whitman  - Get tougher on        .... Immigration Laws   Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman said she supports   tougher federal enforcement on employers who hire illegal   Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Health Care Meeting – Thursday Morning !

  Valley Health Care Meeting – Thursday Morning !   Congressman Devin Nunes - will hold a health-care meeting tomorrow morning.   (Its from 8 to 10  - at Clovis East High School - 2940 Leonard Ave. Clovis.)   See it – Link it: Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Making the Grade ? (Credit Rating)

  California – Making the Grade ? (Credit Rating)   Well… it could have been worse.   This week California got to keep its 'A' rating for its long-term debt.   That’s good news for the state and ultimatly good news for you.   Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Online Poker – Good Gamble?

  California – Online Poker – Good Gamble?   I’ve blogged about this recently, and now it looks like lobbyists for Indian tribes and card clubs have the attention of Democratic Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg.   He says he’s open Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Bail-out – At a price

  California - Bail-out – At a price   That whole state issued IOU thing still isn’t over.    The state won’t stop issuing them completely until next month.   In the meantime, a lot of folks have IOU’s that some California banks Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• “Bond” – Dam Bond

  “Bond”  – Dam Bond   With about a year and a half left in office, the Governor is getting tough on water.   He’s now demanding billions of dollars in bond money for dams.   But it’s unclear if his idea will float in Sacramento. Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 7:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Deadly Dog Flu - Symptoms - Vaccine Info...

  Dog experts are growing concerned about the spread of canine flu. They're now warning pet owners to be careful about taking their dogs out.  In the meantime there is a vaccine for dogs. Symptoms - include runny nose, cough and a fever. Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Panning for Gold - Popular - Not Just in California

  We've reported on how in this tough economy, more folks are panning for gold here in California.  But now it looks like that trend is nationwide. See it - Link it: usa today article Read More posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 3:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments