Happy Birthday Barack Obama!

This is a note sent to supporters of Barack:

Yesterday, thousands of Hoosiers came together at Campaign for Change Cookouts across the state.

These Cookouts were full of supporters eager to continue building our movement for change by bringing new friends, family, and neighbors to take an active role with them in this exciting process.

Today, August 4th, is a special day as we continue working towards the November election. It's Barack's 47th birthday, and supporters across Indiana are meeting up at their local Campaign for Change offices and reaching out to 47 voters -- either by attending a phonebank, going door-to-door, or registering 47 new voters -- to celebrate Barack's birthday and grow our movement for change.

Indiana Campaign for Change offices are located all across Indiana, and they've quickly become the go-to meeting place for volunteers and supporters who want to get involved.

Find an office in your area and give Barack a special gift -- your time, energy, and commitment to building this movement for change:

http://in.barackobama.com/INoffices

Happy Birthday President Obama! (wouldn't that be the greatest gift ever--campaign support, votes and the Oval Office!)

Michelle and Barack Obama talk with Rachel Ray

Obamacons Unite!

I ran across this blog post on Salon.com and just had to highlight the remarks on this day, the Cookout for Change/Barack's Birthday Barbecue Bash!

I work in the insurance industry in downtown Boston. People are staying off the roads in droves thanks to high energy prices and our business is down 40 percent from last year. Since my company has not chosen to diversify its geographic base and since I'm the newest employee in my department and both single and childless, I'm out of a job.
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Older Americans affected by HIV/AIDS

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Ahead in the polls

Presidential Candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), is ahead in the polls. However, for some, that is not good enough.
Why isn't he more ahead in the polls? some ask.
I say what does it matter? He is ahead in the polls.
These arguments, to me, go back to the very idea I personally reject: Blacks have to be twice or four times better than any white person. This goes for running for president, competing for a job, competing for a man etc.
Why can't Black people be like everyone else. Why are Blacks held to a higher standard just to be included?
Only cream of the crop (or very top cream of the crop in Obama's case) need apply.
Really, now. Any other man would be congratulated for running a good race. Why can't this man, Obama?

FutureResume.com

FutureResume.com Contest Video


I have reviewed the FutureResume.com site and I am impressed by how well it is laid out. It is easy to use and a great idea--especially for high profile jobs. I had no problems uploading my video.
Everyone wants a dream jobbecause it signals a desire to do more with you life than just work a job. A dream job is any career that you enjoy. Using this site will, in my opinion, expediate any work toward landing that dream job.
My dream job for a day would be a spokeswoman for a casino. I would get to be around happy people on vacation enjoying themselves. I would get to play hostess to these folks and represent the casino. This would be a drastic change from my current job as Mommy--giving me a much needed break from myself.

Earthquake!

There is no phone service--cell and land line in Southern California because it is out in certain places. People are being asked to use e-mail if possible.
That would mean people are using broadband.
The quake was 5.8 on the Richter Scale and felt as far away as Los Vegas.
Damage estimates are in the billions in some parts. Buildings were swaying, some people reported on the news.
I'm sure there will be hand-held images of the damage.

Trusted Tours & Attractions

The last time I visited Chicago on vacation, I went out and explored the Loop.
Those of you who are not familiar with what the Loop is, it is a section of downtown Chicago that is filled with the most wonderful shopping experience ever, in the day and the best fun-filled bar hopping experiences at night--if you are young-at-heart.

Now, even if you don’t inbibe, there are plenty of other things to do in Chicago.
Chicago nightlife is filled with live bands--the city is known for it’s Blues bands--and delicious regional food outlets.

However, had I looked at the Trusted Tours & Attractions web site and newsletter before staying in Chicago, I would have learned that Chicago offers a lot more.

I could have visited Lego Land Discovery Center for less than $20 bucks! The 30,000-square-foot attraction combines two floors of hands-on LEGO fun! (who doesn’t still like playing with Legos?)
I at least should have checked Trusted Tours & Attraction’s online travel guides.
I could have visited the Metropolitan museum of art where people who are in the know go to see is the world’s best and most up-to-date collections of art.

I could have taken a scenic tour of Chicago's lake front & downtown area aboard Trolley and New Upper Decker Buses. The Hop On-Hop Off Tour gives you unlimited access to the Trolleys and any of the designated stops over it's 13 mile route in order to visit famous city attractions.

I could have bought a CityPass. The nine-day pass allows you to enjoy five unforgettable attractions in Chicago: The Hancock Observatory, The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Museum of Science and Industry plus OMNIMAX--the best of the Windy City!

Well, at least I’ll be prepared when I visit Florida.
The next time I go on vacation, I’m going to plan it by looking for things to do in Orlando with Trusted Tours & Attractions.

Thus far, I already know I’m going to spend the first day visiting Universal Studios. It is so much fun and there are lots of things to do for the whole family.

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