Friday, September 18, 2009 - Posts

• Plastic from Wendy's - Found in guys Lung (Pic)

  In North Carolina - doctors say a man was plagued with coughing fits. They finally did surgery - and found a 1-inch piece of plastic inside his lung. (It had been there for nearly TWO YEARS - since he apparently inhaled while Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 10:30 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Where Should High Speed Rail Go - California ? (Pic)

  Where Should High Speed Rail Go - California? America 2050 - (a non-profit that deals with urban planning) has some ideas on the best place set-up high speed rail lines. So, how did California do? See it - Link it: Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 10:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Spinach Recall - Salmonella

  California - Spinach Recall - Salmonella Two brands of spinach have reportedly tested positive for  salmonella. According to Associated Press: 'The California Department of Public Health says Ippolito International, of Salinas, is recalling Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Germs on a Plane - H1N1 threat?

  Germs on a Plane  - H1N1 threat? A new report says airline workers (who show up to work sick) could make passengers sick too. The report talks about the H1N1 (swine flu) and how some 'low-paid workers posing the greatest danger' to passenger Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• See You at the Pole - Next Wednesday

  See You at the Pole™ is coming back to the valley next week.   The student event revolves around meeting at school flagpoles to pray.   See You at the Pole™ is next Wednesday - September Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• UC Merced – Building Boom?

  UC Merced – Building Boom?   Well, at least on paper.   The “designs”  for a building to handle science and engineering cleared another hurdle this week by the Regents at the University of California.   See it –Link it:   Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Economy - Sucker Rally?

  Economy - Sucker Rally?   Based on some signs (except unemployment numbers) it looks like the economy is starting to bounce back.   But some wonder if there’s trouble ahead.   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Here it comes – Bigger Tax on Soda?

  Here it comes – Bigger Tax on Soda?   San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom who wants to be Governor is pushing a plan to put a higher tax on soda.    (Kind-of-link the extra tax on tobacco products)   Some thing taxing sugary drinks Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:34 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• West Nile – Deaths – Hit Valley

  West Nile – Deaths – Hit Valley   So, far this year the state of California has had two human deaths linked to the West Nile Virus – and they’re both from the valley.   (Fresno County and Merced County)   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kern County – 2nd - Swine flu death

  Kern County – 2nd - Swine flu death   For the second time this year, Kern County has lost a resident to the swine flu.  (H1N1 virus)   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:32 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Abandoned Mines – Killing Fish?

  California - Abandoned Mines – Killing Fish?   Associated Press is reporting that some abandoned mercury mines – are polluting the water and making fish unsafe to eat.   See it – Link it:   AP article   Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Solar Eclipse – Mojave Desert - Deal Dead?

  Solar Eclipse – Mojave Desert - Deal Dead?   This week – Bright Source Energy – reportedly said it’s scrapping a plan to build a solar facility in the Mojave Desert.   Why?   Long story.   It starts thought with Democratic Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – No Big Screen TVs?

  California – No Big Screen  TVs?   California is starting to look at your television set.   The question the state wants to know – is your TV – an energy guzzler?   (As in gas guzzler for SUV’s)   Lawmakers now Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Wastewater – Goes Green/Grey

  California - Wastewater – Goes Green/Grey   New laws will relax certain requirements for folks who want to recycle some of their water.    (Gray water systems could help you water your plants/lawn etc)   They do a lot of this Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Health Care Fix – GOP Candidate Tom Campbell

  Health Care Fix – GOP Candidate Tom Campbell   This sounds too easy.   But would it work?   California gubernatorial hopeful Tom Campbell has a plan to help fix the health care problems here in California.   His idea:   Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Part-time Legislature – Guess who’s against it..

  California - Part-time Legislature – Guess who’s against it..   Opposition is starting to form to the increasing talk about having California lawmakers only work part-time.   (Some believe a limited government would be more productive and Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Lawsuit – Over State Parks ?

  California Lawsuit – Over State Parks ?   The budget cuts could force the state to close some 100 state parks.    And now, some say if those parks are indeed closed then the state could face an expensive lawsuit.   See it – Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Mad Enough – For Change?

  California –  Mad Enough – For Change?   According to some information from the Public Policy Institute of California some folks here in California are mad..   Really mad.   In fact they’re ready for some serious ballot measures Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Congressional Seat – Blood in the Water?

  McNerney – Congressional Seat – Blood in the Water?   Another Republican is ready to challenge Democratic Congressmen Jerry McNerney.   (He holds the 11th Congressional District seat in Pleasanton)   Former U.S. Marshal Antonio C. Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Locked-up Savings - California - Prison Rehab Costs

  Locked-up Savings - California -  Prison Rehab Costs   Another round of budget cuts is hitting the state’s over crowded prisons.   California is trying to $250 million from its prison rehabilitation program.   See it – link it: Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Governor Schwarzenegger – Prison Fight

  Governor Schwarzenegger – Prison Fight   The state continues to deal with overcrowding in our prisons - and federal judges who say we have to do something about it.   The Governor is trying once again to come up with a cost-effective solution. Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 8:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Alarm Clock - That Runs Away

  ... Alarm Clock - That Runs Away This would be cute the first time you use it... But after that... Its called Clocky - it runs away and hides to get you out of bed. (Clocky will jump off your nightstand and wheel around Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 5:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tie - With iPod Pocket (Cool pic)

  Cool idea. A tie that holds your iPod. Its called the 'Commuter Tie' - its by Thomas Pink. (They've been re-introduced - for the fall) Said Thomas Pink: "Keeping up with technology miniaturisation, the popular Commuter Tie has been updated to perfectly Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 3:39 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Kern County – How Do You Stop - Meth?

  Kern County – How Do You Stop - Meth?   Kern County supervisors want to know.   In fact they’ve authorized a strategic plan – to help battle methamphetamine.   They want health care officials to come up with a plan of attack and report Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 12:13 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Furloughs - Even Los Angeles – Is doing it ?

  Furloughs - Even Los Angeles – Is doing it ?   This week the Los Angeles City Council – moved forward with a potential plan for furloughs and layoffs.   But potentially not all workers would be impacted.   See it – link it: Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 12:13 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced Medical Center - Nurses OK strike?

  Merced Medical Center - Nurses OK strike?   Registered nurses at Mercy Medical Center Merced took a strike vote this week.   But does that mean they’ll go on strike?   See it – Link it:   Merced Sun-Star article   Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 12:12 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Las Vegas - High Speed Rail?

  California –  Las Vegas -  High Speed Rail?   It’s been on the drawing boards for quite a while.   And now, it looks like more federal funds will help push the proposed high-speed rail – between Las Vegas and Anaheim is inching Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 12:11 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Water Woes – Time for Desalination?

  California Water Woes – Time for Desalination?   Desalination is popular in other parts of the world.   Some wonder if the process will eventually have to be used to help California deal with its drought.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 12:10 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fate of the Merced - Wal-Mart Distribution Center

  Fate of the Merced - Wal-Mart Distribution Center   The Merced City Council – is getting ready to hold several public hearings on that proposed Wal-Mart Distribution center.   (The planning commission has already given the project the green Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 12:10 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lodi – Costly Water Meters?

  Lodi – Costly Water Meters?   It looks like down the road – many residents in Lodi could have to purchase water meters.   (That is unless they already have one)   The price tag: Between $450 to $1,200 dollars. Target date to Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 12:09 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare County - Tobacco Cash = Building Projects

  Tulare County - Tobacco Cash = Building Projects   In Tulare County they could spend almost $ 3 million dollars on building projects.   So, where are they getting the money?   Almost all of it – is coming from tobacco-company funds. Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 12:08 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Bad Economy – Even Hurts – Landfills?

  Bad Economy – Even Hurts – Landfills?   You know the valley economy is hurting when people have less stuff to throw away.   In Merced County – some landfills say business is down.   (Less Trash)   And that’s bad for the trash Read More posted Friday, September 18, 2009 12:08 AM by godogs | 0 Comments