Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - Posts

• Lodi Council Says - Yes to Prayers (Is a lawsuit next?)

  Wednesday night more than 700 people turned out for the Lodi City Council Meeting. Despite the threat of a lawsuit - the Council said yes to prayer. (A group fought hard to eliminate the prayers (invocations) - but instead the council voted unanimously Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 11:45 PM by godogs | 3 Comments

• Picture of - Apple Tablet?

  I know this has been out in the news for a while, but this picture is new - at least to me.  Apple is reportedly working with - several media companies to come up with a "new device " - for e-books newspapers and more. See Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:24 PM by godogs | 1 Comments Attachment(s): APPLE TABLIT.jpg

• Comcast - to Buy - NBC Universal ?

  Comcast - to Buy - NBC Universal ? Cable giant Comcast Corp. - might be looking to buy NBC Universal. The NBC Universal deal could include: Network Movies Cable channels USA Syfy CNBC MSNBC Bravo (NBC parent General Electric has often Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Rent a Pet - When you really .. really need a pet...

  Well.. its nice to know if you really ... really want to have a cat or a dog -  you can always can rent one.  In Tokyo you can "hire a cat out for an hour and stroke it while you have a cappuccino"  That's according to Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:06 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Tweeting - Gorillas - Make Friends Online (Pic)

  In Uganda - they're calling it the Friend a Gorilla campaign. Humans (That's us) will soon be able to tweet with mountain gorillas online. (Okay - actually its other humans tweeting back) On Saturday, the 'friendagorilla.org' Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:53 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - 350,000 Doses - Swine Flu Vaccine

  California - 350,000 Doses - Swine Flu Vaccine Its not much, but the first batch of swine flu vaccine is on the way to California.  (It could arrive next week) We will get about 350,000 doses of the swine flu vaccine. But that's just the first Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Twitter - Helps Needy Pets - 'Pawpawties'

  This is a good use of social networks. Some folks are using Twitter to help pets in need. They call them Pawpawties. Folks are using Twitter to raise money for animal causes. ('Every month, a date and cause are chosen. Through social networking, Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:29 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Loud TV Ads ? - California Congresswoman on the case...

  Loud TV Ads ?  - California Congresswoman on the case... Are TV ads too loud? Well... if they are - lawmakers on Capital Hill are on the case.   Some want the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to do something about it. “It’s enough Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare County – More Jails?

  Tulare County – More Jails?   Could be.   Some believe to keep up with the growth in the area Tulare County might have to spend millions of dollars to build bigger jail facilities.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Abstinence - Back in - U.S. Senate

  Funding for Abstinence education is back in a bill being moved through the Senate Finance Committee. They voted to restore funding for abstinence education. The $50 million program works - according to some on the committee. But President Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Gas - The 60 cent gap

  California Gas - The 60 cent gap   Why is it that we have to pay about 60 cents more than the rest of the country for a  gallon of gas?   Good question.   See it – Link it:   San Jose Mercury News article Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• SmartMeters – Dumb idea - Soaring Costs?

  SmartMeters – Dumb idea - Soaring Costs?   Pacific Gas and Electric Co. says there’s no problem.   But some folks who’ve recently gotten big power bills want some answers.   (Some believe the companies recently installed SmartMeters Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• School Buses – Video Camera – Who’s watching?

  School Buses – Video Camera – Who’s watching?   Thanks to some Grant money video cameras will soon be installed on some Salida school buses.   ( Drivers can catch bad kids on tape)   See it – Link it:   Modesto Bee article Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Court Furloughs – Hurt Restaurants?

  California - Court Furloughs – Hurt Restaurants?   In an effort to save money the state is closing courts once a month.   And when the courts are closed – a lot of folks beside just the judges don’t show up.   Including: Deputies Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stanislaus County – Sunny Side of Solar?

  Stanislaus County – Sunny Side of Solar?   Leaders in Stanislaus County – are taking a closer look at going solar – in a big way.   They’re talking about solar farm.   But… there’s more to the story.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Money to Burn - Kern County - Fire Academy?

  Money to Burn - Kern County - Fire Academy?   Some wonder if this is the right time for the county to press forward with plans for a new fire academy.   The problem is the cost.   But  some wonder - if not pressing forward could Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Jerry Brown – ‘All In? ’

  Jerry Brown – ‘All In? ’   Not yet, but its starting to look that way.   This week Attorney General Jerry Brown,  announced he’s forming the: "Brown for Governor 2010 Exploratory Committee."   He’s not quite ‘all in’ yet… Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – For Sale

  California – For Sale   The state hopes to collect over $2 billion – when it sells off some state property.   Some in the state hope despite the recession – some key properties could capture top dollar.    See it – Link it: Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• State Budget – Glass half full – or Half empty?

  State Budget – Glass half full – or Half empty?   Well, depending on who you talk to California could be on the mend.   Then again – maybe not.   See it – Link it: San Francisco Chronicle article Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Remember - Nicole Parra ?

  Remember -  Nicole Parra ?   New Gig:  Former Assembly Member - Nicole Parra   Nicole Parra – has opened up her own consulting business. ‘NMP Consulting’   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Consumption Tax = Hidden Tax?

  Consumption Tax = Hidden Tax?   Okay here’s the plan.   A special ‘blue-ribbon commission’ – has a plan that if implemented – could overhaul the state’s state system.   Perhaps the key component of the plan – is a consumption tax. Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno – Protest Thursday - Kaiser Permanente

  Fresno – Protest Thursday - Kaiser Permanente   Expect to see a crowd outside the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fresno tomorrow.   Workers are planning a protest – over job cuts and more.   See it – Link it:   Fresno Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 7:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• State to Mom: No Free Baby-sitting

  This one's getting a lot of play on the national news - and with good reason. A Michigan mom - could face jail time for watching her neighbors' children - before they get on the school bus. The state - sent a letter to 'Lisa Snyder of Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Tax Overhaul - D.O.A. ?

  California - Tax Overhaul - D.O.A. ?   Governor Schwarzenegger – likes the recommendations from a panel that wants to overhaul the state’s state system.   But many on the left and the right have problems with the proposal.   And many Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Dianne Feinstein - Water Issue Too Complex … For you.

  Dianne Feinstein - Water Issue Too Complex … For you.   Nice op-ed piece in the Bee today from U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein.   She defended her vote last week on a bill that arguably could have helped valley farmers with their water needs Read More posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments