Thursday, February 04, 2010 - Posts

• UC Merced – Big Solar Grant

  UC Merced – Big Solar Grant   Chalk one another one up for UC Merced.   An Engineering Proffessor has secured a solar grant worth $568,000   dollars.   The idea is to help keep track of exactly how much sunlight reaches Read More posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced – Campground for the Homeless?

  Merced – Campground for the Homeless?   Some in Merced are taking a hard look at establishing a campground   for the homeless.   But how will that work,?   See it – Link it:   Fresno Bee article   Read More posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Dairies – Billion dollar boon

  Valley Dairies – Billion dollar boon   Despite California’s tough economy, the dairy industry continues to   hold its own.   A new study by the California Milk Advisory Board – shows dairy   farms have a $63 billion economic Read More posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Hybrid Trucks ?

  California - Hybrid Trucks ?   Some new funding could help bring heavy duty hybrid trucks and   buses to California.   A $20 million assistance program – could help clear the air.   See it – Link it:   Central Valley Read More posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• What is Jerry Brown waiting for?

  What is Jerry Brown waiting for?   That’s what some are wondering about his planned run for Governor   in November.   The election is about nine months out and Brown still hasn’t officially   announced he’s running.  Read More posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Legal Marijuana?

  California - Legal Marijuana?   This November California voters may get to vote on measure that   would legalize marijuana.    But, if it does pass – expect to see some tight restrictions and high   taxes on the sale Read More posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Commission: Too White – Too Male?

  California Commission: Too White – Too Male?   The effort to have the state of California go through some form of   redistricting has run into a problem.  According to the Los Angeles   Times, some believe the commission working Read More posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Its no Holiday

  California – Its no Holiday   This week a San Francisco Superior Court judge – agreed with   Governor Schwarzenegger that the state can legally drop two   holidays.   So, barring another ruling the state will save some money Read More posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Bay-Window for Space Station? (Pic)

  Room with a view? How about a bay-window on the International Space Station? It is in the works. Next week the Space Shuttle Endeavour - will deliver the  dome to the Space Station . (It was made in Italy) Its part of a new living section Read More posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:14 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• If it ain't broke..? 'New' Ketchup Packet (Pics)

  If it ain't broke..?  'New'  Ketchup Packet  Well here it is the Ketchup Packet .. I don't know... what do you think? After 40 years, the folks at H.J. Heinz have decided to come out with a new design for their ketchup Read More posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:53 PM by godogs | 2 Comments