Thursday, September 10, 2009 - Posts

• Guy Eats - 65 Burgers - In 8 minutes (Video Link)

  Well... his name says it all. Hall Hoover Hunt. On Labor Day - he attended the sixth annual Krystal Square Off. Hunt ate 65 Krystal hamburgers in eight minutes . See it - Link it - Two minute video: jacksonville news article Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 'Most Expensive Dog' - In the World - (Picture & Price)

  This is a good looking dog. And I like dogs, but come-on. This black Tibetan Mastiff - who's name is Yangtze River Number Two is believed to be the most expensive dog in the world. A Chinese woman paid $582,000 for the dog. Some say the Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:59 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Stanislaus County's – Ready for Flu?

  Stanislaus County's – Ready for Flu?   Later this month the county’s Health Services Agency will start giving out flu vaccines – for the seasonal Flu.   But if you’re looking for the H1N1 vaccine – you’ll have to wait until sometime next Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare - Kosher Processing Plant

  Tulare - Kosher Processing Plant   Look for a Kosher chicken-processing plant in Tulare sometime next March.   They broke ground on the plant today.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta articl Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• ‘Blood Alley’ - Highway 12

  ‘Blood Alley’ - Highway 12   It sounds like plans are moving forward to make Highway 12 (between Interstates 5 and 80) a safer route. See it – Link it:   Stockton Record article Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Foreclosures - Squatters – Merced

  Foreclosures - Squatters – Merced   It’s a problem all over the valley.   Empty homes – attract squatters and the homeless.   See it – Link it:   Merced Sun-Star article  Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kern County - Sludge/Slug-Fest - Lawsuit

  Kern County - Sludge/Slug-Fest - Lawsuit   It looks like Kern County has had enough of sludge from the Southland.   They won a round in court this week to keep sewage sludge – from being dumped on county land.   See it – Link it: Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:53 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Clovis Unified – We Love you – But please..

  Clovis Unified – We Love you – But please..       …Retire would ya?   Like lots of other school districts here in the state the folks at Clovis Unified are getting ready to ask some of their employees – to take an early retirement. Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Visalia Unified – Tough on Homework?

  Visalia Unified – Tough on Homework?   This could be a good thing.   The district has a new ‘homework accountability’ system that keeps kids at school if they haven’t finished their homework.   (Parents – can say no – if they want) Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:51 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Delta College - Record Enrollment

  Delta College - Record Enrollment   A lot of folks are heading back to school.   This fall – they’re looking at record enrollment figures.   (Despite the fact that hundreds of classes had to be cancelled due to budget cuts)   Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• No Executive Pay Hikes – CSU - UC ?

  No Executive Pay Hikes – CSU - UC ?   With so many people hurting and students paying more for tuition this makes is the least lawmakers could do.   State leaders want to bar Executives within the CSU and UC system from getting pay hikes Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:53 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Internet Poker – Bad Bet? (At least this year..)

  California - Internet Poker – Bad Bet… At least this year..   It looks like the push by some card clubs and some Indian Casino – to legalize Internet poker – will have to wait.   Times almost up for this legislative session.   See Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Time to ‘Drill Now..?’

  California – Time to ‘Drill Now..?’   As the political landscape continues to change here in California it looks like the Lieutenant Governor spot may open up again.   Some think that position – and more importantly who fills it – could Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tom Campbell – For Governor? (Who's Tom Campbell?)

  Tom Campbell – For Governor?   The Bakersfield California has a piece on  Republican Tom Campbell.    Does he have a shot at becoming Governor?   See it - Link it:   Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• George Will – On Steve Poizner – High Praise?

  George Will – On Steve Poizner – High Praise?   For conservatives, its almost high praise in-and-of itself to get noticed by conservative columist George Will.   He has some thoughts on the odds of California's Republican insurance commissioner,  Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - VA benefits – Up for Grabs?

  California - VA benefits – Up for Grabs?   A federal appeals court ruling – clears the way for the state of California to tap into a veteran’s benefits to help pay for – hospital care at some mental facilities.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Potty Mouth – Assemblyman – Resigns - Defends Action

  Potty Mouth – Assemblyman – Resigns - Defends Action   As we reported on CBS 47 on Thursday, Republican Assemblyman Mike Duvall resigned suddenly after being caught-up in a sex scandal.   See it – Link it:   LA Times article Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California’s - Spay-Neuter Bill – Needs to be 'Fixed?'

  California’s - Spay-Neuter Bill – Needs to be 'Fixed?'   It looks like the California Assembly’s effort to pass a bill to Spay and Neuter pets could be in trouble.   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:37 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Legislative Session Wrapping Up

  California – Legislative Session Wrapping Up   So, what’s the legacy of this session? Fixed budget? Stalled politics? Deadlock on Water and inmates? The next 48-hours could tell.   See it – Link it:   Capitol Weekly articl Read More posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments