Gainfully Employed

I’ve been a little busy, noticing it’s been a while since I posted here.
Funny thing, when you’re “between jobs,” your schedule becomes more crowded than when in the traditional “working” mode.

At least, that’s been the case for me.

That’s all changing today.
I am employed.
Huzzah!

You will continue to hear me on the Radio as a real live host for UBuildIt and their cadre of experts in design, construction, finance and doing things the right way—the UBuildIt way (shameless plug).

But starting today I am joining a company that is uniquely positioned to provide a conduit of commerce between small to medium businesses (and maybe some big’n’s) and local television stations. It’s all about capturing more market share for both sides of the transactional equation. The company is GreenLinkNetworks, Inc., and the program might be best described as frequent flyer miles on steroids.

Local TV stations are expected to make more than $1.1 billion for online advertising this year, a 45% increase over last year, according to Borrell Associates. I will be part of the team in Houston building a network of merchants and service providers tapping into this revenue pipeline.

Some of you will be hearing from me very soon, because I am anxious to share this concept with you. If you can’t wait for me to call, drop me an e-mail or respond through this blog, and I will get it touch.

Now, I’ve got to get to work…

TS Edouard Blow by Blow Report

(Near the Eye of the Storm) Tropical Storm Edouard is assaulting Texas and Louisiana with wind, rain, and confusion. This was supposed to be a big deal.

The media descended upon Galveston Island to capture compelling images of nature’s fury, only to find nothing.

One intrepid reporter this morning, grasping for some morsel of danger with which to infuse her live-shot, harkened back to The Great Storm of 1900 for proper impact.

For those of you scanning the internet with first-person reports of the storm from a Houston perspective, there’s not a lotta nada here.
Think heavy rains—we call them Texas Dews—and some higher than normal winds.

On the upside, traffic was lighter than usual coming in this morning, and people with Jury Duty were excused. I’m just hoping the power stays on so my DVD viewing marathon won’t be interrupted.

From Storm Watch Central, hasta osmosis, amoeba.

Pelosi's Plight

Pop history holds that Nero fiddled while Rome burned. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi probably doesn’t play fiddle, but may find her effectiveness has burned while she and most of Congress are away from Washington on vacation this week (while the rest of us burn up our paychecks paying for elevated energy costs.)

A brave cadre of congressmen and congresswomen refused to leave on Friday when the official session was gaveled to a close without passing any legislation to address energy issues.
That’s leadership.

The last people out the door were Rep. Ted Poe and Rep. Kevin Brady, who pledged to continue the floor protest this week in an empty House chamber.

Never mind that the TV cameras and lights have been turned off.
Some messages transcend traditional media.

The conversations and discussions being held on the floor are ringing louder and farther than any televised feed could. Visitors to the Gallery were impressed to see the history-making in the making.

Rep. Brady joined us on the Radio show this morning, and suggested that we call House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office, demanding she return to Washington to conduct the business of the people, for the people.

Here’s her number: 202-224-3121.
Make the call while you're waiting for your tank to fill.