My letter to Organizing For America

Did you get a letter from "Organizing For America" today? It told of Wall Street Reform. The following is what I wrote in reply -

Wall Street Reform you say. WHERE IS JOBLESS BENEFIT REFORM? WHERE ARE THE JOBS that supposedly were created? I’ll tell you where they are, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and other such places where my skills are too few to apply. That’s where!

I’m MAD! I’m without an unemployment check because I’m between tiers. Why not have President Obama sign an executive order to extend jobless benefits including the ones for the 99er’s too!

I voted for President Obama – I voted for my Senators (who voted YES), my Representative Mike Coffman voted NO, why should I be treated this way? Answer me that!

I would love nothing better to convoy all unemployed on Washington DC and jam up your streets, perhaps then and only then will you hear us!

Elaine

Aurora, CO

I'm sick and tired of this "game" that is being played out at our expense - the unemployed.

National Handshake Day

OUCH! Another 95 degree day, and that was around 4pm MDT. Tonight, there is a nice breeze coming in. Tomorrow, we're supposed to get up in the 100's, thankfully, the humidity here is low.

Notes from the Home Front

Two more rejection letters today - I don't always note them here but with the way things are going downhill, thought I would mention them. My new internet provider and services from them are exceptional and I was able to watch a live show on UStream. Now to find the money to upgrade the ram in my laptop from 1 gig to 2 gig. At least I won't have to pay someone to change out the ram.

Unemployment News

It saddens me that H.R.4213 aka "the extenders bill" did not pass. Apparently, the GOP thinks that we are lazy and just want a hand out this comes from the same party who wanted anyone on unemployment to get drug tests. For crying out loud, who is crazy here? Read the article, find out how your Senators voted, then vote them out in November. It's their fault by voting to spend money here and there on duplicate programs etc that they don't have the money to spend on us.

The GOP Sweeps Us Under the Rug

Nearly 1 million people who had been receiving extended unemployment benefits have lost them due to the congressional inaction; Senate Republicans, joined by one Democrat, Nebraska's Ben Nelson, voted to block a measure that would have extended those benefits until December. Read the rest of the article.

How to get Congress' attention

2010 Unemployment Extension -- Best Idea Ever to Get Congress' Attention - read it here.

Let's get together and convoy to Washington DC in protest. I'm serious about my convoy idea and anyone who wants to join in, tell someone, let them tell others etc. Our government can't allow this to be our "death sentence".

National News

New Mexico

Did you know that New Mexico was lost? Those of us who are really "in the know" know that New Mexico is located in the western part of the US just south of Colorado, east of Arizona and north of Texas. Read how New Mexico was lost in cyberspace.

Louisiana

Governor Bob Jindal states that no one in Louisiana wants an unemployment check. Learn about what he does want for his state by reading the article.

President Obama and Border Security

Obama Administration Announces New Border Security Measures, The Obama Administration announced Wednesday that it will station an aerial drone in Texas as part of its stepped-up surveillance of criminal trafficking along the Mexican border. Do you think that he really wants to end illegal immigration or just give them all green cards or visas? Even though I voted for him, I don't always agree with his thinking. As you may have understood from all my prior posts, illegal immigration needs to stop, they need to be sent back to their country. Let Calderon take care of them. Read the article.

If reading about what the White House wants is your thing, continue reading this report: Amnesty on White House's mind - here.

Tweet of the Day - Call Hilda Solis

CALL Labor Secy to express outrage over remarks that illegals should receive same pay as citizens: 1 202 693 6000

Tech News

While searching for a registry cleaner where I could control what will be deleted or not, I came across a good tech site. It's the Place for Answers - asknerd.net.

As always,

STAND UP AND BE HEARD!

CALL YOUR SENATORS! CALL HILDA SOLIS!

THINK ABOUT THE CONVOY ON WASHINGTON DC!

Weekend edition!

It's rained all weekend, temperatures were in the 50s. Only in Colorado does the weather behave like this. Tomorrow, we'll have somewhere between 70 and 90.

Notes from the Home Front

Yesterday, after finishing up taking items down to the storage unit, I was exhausted and instead of posting my blog, fell asleep instead. Today, did some cleaning in the spare room and made a trip out for groceries.

Do you have DirecTV? If so, look for the Ovation channel 274. Other cable/satellite services might also have Ovation. If you like Cats, South Pacific, Phantom of the Opera, and others, this channel is for you.

Unemployment News

Obama Warns Of 'Massive Layoffs Of Teachers, Police, And Firefighters' does this come as a surprise to anyone? It seems as though unemployment extensions are certainly in order. Read what was reported.

Local News

Are you looking to "get down" in Denver? Listed in the article are 10 Rock 'n' Roll Experiences in Denver.

Tech News

Did you purchase an iPad? Did you know that there are Seven Hidden Features of the iPad Camera Connection Kit? Read all about it!

Funny Stuff

Just when unemployment is bringing us all down along comes this article with 25 Hilariously Belittling Short Job Descriptions Ever. Look at the pictures and read the captions.

As Always

STAND UP AND BE HEARD!

XCel aka X-Tortion RAPING Us AGAIN!

Gorgeous day today, in the mid 70s. Blue skies and sun shining! Overall just nice!

Fun Fact of the Day

Today is Towel Day! Yes, Towel Day! Read all about it! Interesting!

Notes from the Home Front

Yes folks, I did get to Home Depot today. Instead of spending a ton of money on a pre-made trellis, I purchased some lattice pieces for 35 cents a piece. Since they are 4 foot, I will use 3 of them and then use the others for cross bars to tie my gladiolas to. Final cost: $2.27. Pictures forthcoming.

Soon I'll be transplanting the green pepper plants, they are really growing now. When I lived in NY, I had a friend who grew them, they had nice sweet red peppers all year round. That's my hope too!

National News

Environmental Protection Administration and Gulf Oil Spill

BAH! I say! The EPA is a classic example of why good people don't have jobs. It is also an example of poor organization, and LAZY employees. Don't miss out - this is a MUST READ article: Regulators Conducted Lax Oversight of Oil Industry, Report Uncovers - read it here.

Here's another story from CBS News: Big Oil's "Cozy Relationship" with Inspectors
My thoughts on this are that this is disgusting on all levels. Not only is the oil spill and what is being done ridiculous but the workers at EPA should be fired. There are many hard working people, such as myself and millions of others, who would LOVE to DO THEIR JOB! but we are out of work, and these horrible workers are getting paid. This is another MUST READ article found here.

Obama and Border Control

I believe that this came about due to the Arizona law SB1070 on illegal immigration. It's about time that our government takes the reins and protects our borders. The money that goes to illegal immigrants could pay for keeping our country afloat. At least there would be no debate about where unemployment funds would come from.

Read up on this: Obama To Send 1,200 National Guard To Border here.

Unemployment News

Petition to DC

The 99er’s Petition Delivered to Washington - not all is as it seems. Read all about it.

Obama calls for Stimulus II

Extra! Extra! This is a must read! Obama Administration Has Called For Additional Unemployment Insurance Included In Stimulus II - get an eyeball on it at US Unemployed Blog.

Tech News

Do you use WordPress for your blog? Interesting article on how to protect your blog from being hacked: 8 Free Plugins to Protect Your WordPress Blog from Being Hacked. The article is compliments of "Fried Beef". If you aren't signed up for their FREE emails - go to their page and DO IT NOW!

Local News

XCel - I call them X-Tortion!

XCel Energy aka X-Tortion is at it again. WHO gives them permission to hike up our rates? It's bad enough that they tack on almost 4x your residential usage in fees. This is an outrage. For those of you who use this monopolizing utility - call XCel, call DORA, call the PUC, call the governor, write to your state Senators and House Reps. Express your DISPLEASURE! If you need assistance with phone numbers or email addresses, please leave a comment and I'll post what you need. Don't lay down and allow XCel (X-Tortion) kick you!

Here's the story: Xcel Energy Launches 2-Tier Rate Plan For Summer. Read it here.

DENVER SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS: 2010 GUIDE

We all look for things to do when the weather becomes nice. Here are some ideas.

IKEA

IKEA is coming to Denver! The store is slated to open in the Fall of 2011. The clearing of land has begun. One local news station stated that IKEA will employ 400 employees and will take applications online over this summer.

School Superintendents

Some of these superintendents, imho, are ridiculous. Did you know that some of them are TAKING raises while others in the district are being laid off or services for your children are being cut. SHAME!

I didn't get all the district names but here's a list:
1) Aspen - $15,844 went to Diana Sirko. She accepted this money even though there are cuts to her schools.
2) Mary Chesley refused her raise for this school year.
3) Eagle county superintendent received $15,750 on top of $175,000 salary.
4) Jefferson County's Cindy Stevenson will skip a $40,000 bonus.
5) Tom Boasberg is owed $70,000 from last year but has not made a decision on what he will do about it.

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My Verizon News - Update

While in Home Depot, a Verizon Executive Services representative called to let me know that she's working on the issue. She'll call me back tomorrow. This is the 10th or 11th person I have talked to now. This issue has gone on for OVER a month. What happened to resolving the problem by the end of the phone call? More on this tomorrow.

As always,

STAND UP AND BE HEARD!!!