US Senate and House of Representatives

I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself. I'll go right to Unemployment News because it's important to me and millions of others.

Unemployment News

After watching both the Senate and House in action today I am a firm believer that we who are STILL unemployed will just be made to lay down and die. I can't believe how little regard these people who we put in office have for us. One day, I promise you, my readers, that I will run for office and when I do, this nonsense will stop. Well at least I will make every effort to stop it. What ever happened to "We the people, for the people"? That question has me sitting here just shaking my head and wondering what I can do to make this better. If any of you want to see live feed from the Senate and House, (C-SPAN, C-SPAN2) on Directv view Channels 350 and 351. Check your local listings for your service.

Unemployed Held Hostage

Does the title of this article say it all? The Unemployed Held Hostage - the article starts out "Since June 1, when federal unemployment benefits began to expire, an estimated 325,000 jobless workers have been cut off. That number will swell to 1.25 million by the end of the month unless Congress extends the benefits. The Senate, so far, has failed to act." Be sure to read the rest of it.

Senator Mark Udall (D-CO)

Via Twitter I have repeatedly tweeted to my Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). FINALLY today, a reply.

Tweets between Senator Mark Udall and myself between June 14 and June 15

@MarkUdall Senator, #AskUdall, what about #unemployment extensions and COBRA ARRA?

@MarkUdall how about speaking on the #unemployment situation which is important to us in CO! #askUdall - a reply from you would be nice too

@ElaineM925 Letting #unemployment benefits expire before R economy recovers doesn’t make sense 4 those still struggling 2 find work.

@MarkUdall Senator U R rt .... now wht is being done w/ that? #unemployment - unemployed numbers just keep going up! ty 4 answering!

@MarkUdall would it be good to get in front of Congress with the situation on #unemployment? I would come and speak! Thank you again!

I am hoping that tomorrow he will address the last two.

National News

Recalls

Suzuki and Volkswagon both have recalls on their vehicles. If you own, a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2005-2006 Suzuki XL-7, or a 2009 Volkswagen Routan, you will definitely want to read the article which gives you phone numbers to contact these manufacturers regarding each recall.

Were you expecting to pick up your new BMW Series 1? Was it manufactured between January 2010 and May 2010? You will have to wait a bit longer as BMW has issued stops on delivery, and recalls of the 1 Series. Do you need more information for this vehicle? Grab it here.

Local News

Immigration Rally - Denver

Today, immigrant advocates marched in downtown Denver from the State Capitol to the Federal Building. Upon arrival at the Federal Building they held a sit down rally, police broke it up and ticketed the protesters. My message to illegal immigrants - Go Back to Mexico, and let President Calderon embrace you! If American citizens behaved like this in Mexico, we would have been jailed. Read all about it.

That wraps up another day,
As always,

STAND UP AND BE HEARD!

SUPPORT ARIZONA AND THEIR FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION!

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!

Day 45 - Oil Spill

The temperature was in the 80s today although I never expected it to get that high today.

Notes from the Home Front

I'm still reading "Cross" by James Patterson and am about 1/2 way through it. Tonight, I'm watching CNN live from Louisiana with Anderson Cooper. It's absolutely heartbreaking to see what affect this oil spew is doing to the wildlife.

National News

Oil Spill

From watching CNN tonight, it's reported that BP personnel have all gone home. Lovely, just lovely. Anderson Cooper of CNN reported that he personally called the number for BP in Louisiana where one person is in the office and taking messages. He also called their Houston office where he received voice mail.

Here are the many stories I found today, the two listed seem to be the best for information.

This site seems to be up on all goings on right up to the day. Their latest article is OIL SPILL GULF OF MEXICO - Latest News on the Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill.

Another site, the article is titled BP tries again to cap well as protests against oil giant set to start. President Obama speaks to Larry King (CNN) regarding the oil spill - Obama told CNN's Larry King on Thursday that "BP caused this spill ... [and] they're responsible" for paying cleanup costs. "My job is to make sure they're being held accountable," he said.

RIP Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan, best known for role as "Blanche Devereaux" from the"Golden Girls," has died after suffering a massive stroke, she was 76.

Arizona

Governor Jan Brewer is on a mission and she's going non-stop. She visited the White House today and stated her case there. She's also corresponding with Senator Schumer (D-NY) read that correspondence here.

Unemployment News

Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse - along comes an article to prove you wrong. This is really depressing especially since many of us have been out of work for over a year and in addition to that, the baby boomers are the hardest hit when it comes to finding a job.
Read the article, Hope of Finding Work Halved After 6 Months of Unemployment - One in four unemployed Americans has been actively looking for work for a year or more by clicking here.

On the lighter side, I found a website called CareerSpeed. A link will be permanently placed under (Un)employment to the right of this page. From the Career Speed page, they offer We offer tools to help you write resumes, prepare for job interviews, find a career, and more.

This site seems as though they could be a "one stop" site for all your "getting employed" needs.

Local News

4th of July In Denver

The 2010 GUIDE TO FOURTH OF JULY IN DENVER can be found by clicking here.

Aurora Cultural Services

Did you know that you can find Aurora Museums, Art Center, Concerts in the park, Historic Sites, and the Leisure Living Summer Brochure online? Did you know that Aurora has museums? The concerts in the park appeal to all ages. See all these things mentioned by clicking here.

My Verizon Update

There is no news today.

As always,

STAND UP AND BE HEARD!

BOYCOTT BP!