Monday, September 07, 2009 - Posts

• New Giant Rat - Species Discovered (Picture)

  Scientists - say they've discovered a new species of giant rats. (They found them in a remote rainforest in Papua New Guinea.) So how big? Try 32 inches long. And they tip the scale at over Three pounds. See it - Link it Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 11:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• FaceBook - Falling Face First?

  FaceBook - Falling Face First? Some wonder if Facebook - about to fall flat on its face. Will it happen right away? Probably not, but the New York Times says some people are doing an about-face on their Facebook account. Lots or reasons really. Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 10:38 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Time is up - California Legislature

  Time is up - California Legislature   In a matter of days, the California Legislature will end its nine-month session.   They’ve spent months dealing with the state’s ballooning state deficit.   But what about other big items Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 7:36 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Harvey Milk Day - Bad for Kids?

  (Supervisor Harvey Milk, left - and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone during the signing of the city's gay rights bill in 1977. AP Picture) Once again, supporters of Harvey Milk - want the Governor to sign legislation declaring a Harvey Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 2:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Labor Day Tips - Unemployed

  If you're out of work this Labor day, this article might offers some tips. Perhaps the greatest thing the article points to - is keeping your faith - don't lose hope. Allow yourself to be human. Losing a job is very traumatic. Keep yourself busy. Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 2:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• College Text Books – Rent ‘em – Don’t buy ‘em

  College Text Books – Rent ‘em – Don’t buy ‘em   This sounds like a good idea.   I remember when I was in college the cost of text books was very expensive.   (I know you could turn them back in at the end of the semester and recoup Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 2:27 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Valley Teens – School - Jobs – The Future

  Valley Teens – School - Jobs – The Future   Graduation is a right of passage.   It used to mean, a path to a better future – with improved job prospects.   But is that the case these days?   Maybe it depends on what students Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 2:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Big Grant Money - College of the Sequoias

  Big Grant Money - College of the Sequoias   The grant – which is worth over $2.5 million dollars is aimed at helping Hispanic and low-income students.   (It’s a Federal grant)   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta articl Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 2:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Labor Day - California – More Jobless Claims

  Labor Day - California – More Jobless Claims   The sheer volume of people filing for unemployment assistance is making it tough for the state to keep-up with the growing demand.   The state has more: Money Workers And more Clogged Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 2:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare County – Drought – 'Trickle down Economy'

  Tulare County – Drought – 'Tickle down Economy'   Water = Jobs.   Without the water, jobs just continue to dry up for agriculture workers.   That 'trickle-down effect' means - other parts of the economy are also feeling the pinch. Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 2:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• More Union Members – In California

  More Union Members – In California   Over the last year, Unions here in California have grown by over one hundred thousand.   (That’s based on a report out of UCLA.)   See it – Link it:   San Francisco Chronicle article Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 2:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley unemployment – Expect a slow recovery?

  Valley unemployment – Expect a slow recovery?   Most valley counties are dealing with unemployment numbers in the high teens.   Most expect those numbers will improve – but when?   Some believe it could take a while.   See Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 2:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Sick Inmates – Set for Release?

  California - Sick Inmates – Set for Release?   Here’s yet another reason, some are having second thoughts about releasing 40-thousand California inmates over the next two years.    (Federal court order)   Many of those set Read More posted Monday, September 07, 2009 2:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments