Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - Posts

• So.. what do ya think? - "Next-Generation Newspaper" (Picture)

  So.. what do ya think?  - "Next-Generation Newspaper" Drum roll please. Microsoft - has unveiled something - it calls the  "Next-Generation Newspaper." Its in response to Newspaper Association of America's request for proposals for Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• After 300-Million Faces - Facebook - Finally Makes Money

  This is a big deal. Facebook Inc. - announced this week that it has "a positive cash flow" for the first time in six years. The Palo Alto based company - now has 300 million active users.(Facebook actually got to the positive cash flow milestone Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Blockbuster - To Close 960 Stores?

  Blockbuster - To Close 960 Stores? It looks that way. Blockbuster is reportedly looking at closing the stores by the end of the year. (Competition from Netflix and Redbox ?) See it - Link it: google article link Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• No Arms - No Legs - No Kidding - World-famous Evangelist (Video)

  He's still going strong. Nick Vujicic - who now lives in California and visited our valley a few years ago is still drawing big crowds. (He's really pretty impressive.) The link below is of his recent visit to Salt Lake City. (Nick Vujicic Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Earthquake Cage - For Kids - Will it work in California?

  Earthquake Cage - For Kids - Will it work in California? (Sorry the picture is so small) In Israel - they're testing a thing called an Earthquake Cage. Its designed to protect children in the event of an earthquake - or something else. In Jerusalem Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 9:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Good News for Clovis

  Good News for Clovis   It looks like a plan to reopen a recreation center in Clovis is moving forward.   Thanks to private donations and a big push from the city it looks like the center is getting a much needed second chance in these tough Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Gotcha – ‘Disabled’ State worker – Caught on tape ..

  Gotcha – ‘Disabled’ State worker – Caught on tape...   A state worker who applied for a disability pension – was caught on tape bowling.   She claimed - chronic pain - and fatigue left her unable to work or even drink coffee.   See Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• L.A. vs. Kern County – Turf Wars?

  L.A. vs. Kern County – Turf Wars?   A friend and advisor to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa bought some land in Kern County.    But some had other plans for the land.   See it – link it:   LA Times article   Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare County Fair – Means Business

  Tulare County Fair – Means Business   The five day fair starts tomorrow.   That’s a good thing for the local economy.   A new report shows the fair is a muliti-million dollar 'shot in the arm' for the area.   See it – Link Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Nuts - Modesto – Recent Rain

  Nuts - Modesto – Recent Rain   We didn’t get much rain on Monday but it was enough to cause some minor problems for some raisin growers and almond growers.   (Crews need dry ground – get up to full speed on the almond harvest – which is Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stanislaus County – 6th - H1N1 Death

  Stanislaus County – 6th - H1N1 Death   This week official in Stanislaus County confirmed a sixth person has died from the H1N1 flu virus.   (A 69-year-old man)   See it – Link it:   Modesto Bee article   Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:53 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto Schools - Budget - Swine flu

  Modesto Schools - Budget - Swine flu   Like many school districts the Modesto City Schools Board of Trustees – are dealing with tight budgets and protecting students from the H1N1 flu.   See it – Link it:   Modesto Bee article   Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:51 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Race to the Top Funds

  California - Race to the Top Funds   California needs cash.   One way to get some federal funds our schools is tied to test scores and teachers.   The President’s ‘Race to the Top’ program rewards schools for better scores tied to Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Economy Down – So are Birthrates

  Valley Economy Down – So are Birthrates   The tough economy means some are having fewer babies.   New figures show birthrates are down in California – and here in the valley.   (Big drops hit Stanislaus and Merced counties.)   Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• NASA – Stockton Astronaut – Jose Hernandez: Immigration Reform.

  NASA – Stockton Astronaut – Jose Hernandez: Immigration Reform.   Well, he just got back from his two week mission in space, and now Astronaut Jose Hernandez – says he thinks the U.S. – should legalize undocumented immigrants.   See it – Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - No Home Tax Credit

  California - No Home Tax Credit   Well, it was fun while it lasted.   But lawmakers in Sacramento – failed to extend California's maximum $10,000 new-home buyer tax credit.   That means the tax credit is going away.   See it Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Bill Clinton - Backs Gavin Newsom ?

  Bill Clinton - Backs Gavin Newsom ?   It looks like former President Bill Clinton is backing San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom for California governor next year.   See it – Link it:   ABC News Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Governor – Clears the Air - Renewable Energy

  Governor – Clears the Air - Renewable Energy Today, Governor Schwarzenegger – issued an executive order that will mandate California utilities get one-third of their power from renewable energy by 2020.   See it – Link it:   Sacramento Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sacramento Lawmakers – ‘Hat in Hand’ – Washington

  Sacramento Lawmakers – ‘Hat in Hand’ – Washington   About 20-California lawmakers are heading to Washington D.C. this week.   The goal?   Get some cash for California.   (They plan to meet with congressional leaders and the Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Hold onto you Wallet - California Tax Panel - Cometh

  Hold onto you Wallet - California Tax Panel - Cometh   This week a state tax panel plans to recommend some sweeping and controversial changes.   (i.e. – look for a ‘value-added tax on businesses’)   See it - Link it:   Sacramento Read More posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 3:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments