France Hits Ten Percent Unemployment

On Monday, the number of unemployed in France reached three million.

Unemployment has not been that high since 1999.

The three million mark is huge in the country, as it means that they've reached ten percent.

President Francois Hollande has promised that he will lower unemployment.

Hitting the big mark will increase pressure, on the administration that is not even in it's fourth month.

First Twitter Wedding

On Sunday, Twitter saw it's first wedding.

Candan Canik and Cengizhan Celik we literally married on Twitter.

Their entire ceremony took place via it.

Uskudar Mayor Mustafa Kara performed the ceremony on the social network, retweeting when the couple said "I do".

Four Striking Miners Injured in Riot

Security guards at the Gold One mine, in Johannesburg, wounded four people with rubber bullets, on Monday.

The guards fired into a mob of strikers who were attacking miners who were trying to get to work.

Police joined the guards with rubber bullets and tear gas.

All four of the injured strikers were later released from the hospital.

It was only three weeks ago that thirty-four striking miners were killed at another mine, when they attacked police.

Riots Continue in Belfast

Over the last two days forty-seven police officers have been injured in Belfast, several of whom are hospitalized.

Rioters have been assaulting them with bricks, stones, petrol bombs, fireworks, and bottles.

The officers had been present to keep Protestant protesters apart from a Catholic parade, but both sides turned on them.

Police have been forced to use water cannons and plastic bullets in self defense.

A section of the city has been shut down, in hopes of maintaining order.

So far, only one arrest has been made, but police are reviewing various security cameras, in the area, with the aim of prosecuting those responsible for injuring officers and causing the disturbance.

Barack Obama 2008 vs 2012

Some have accused President Obama of not getting anywhere with his Presidency.

One commercial put out by the Republican Party takes a look at how much candidate Obama has in common with the Presidential version.

There isn't much of a difference, still pretty much the same message.

Just a worse economy in the back ground.

Michael Clarke Duncan; Dead at 54

Michael Clarke Duncan died on September 3 of complications from a heart attack, which occurred on July 13.

Born December 10, 1957 in Chicago acting was always his dream, but life got in the way.

He found work wherever he could, mostly physical labor or as a bouncer.

It wasn't til 1995 that he received his first credited spot.

From then on there was always acting spots for him, especially for his Oscar nominated performance as John Coffey, in the Green Mile.

He was always a fan favorite, even when he played bad guys, which was common due to his stature.

Duncan will be missed by many for his huge smile, and bright outlook on life.

Colorado Apartments Difficult to Find

Something I know very personally is how difficult finding an apartment in the Denver metro area is. And I'm by far not the only one who's struggling to find a place.

Many people throughout the area have been forced to move back in with the parents or get a roommate, just so that they can afford to live. More and more houses are coming up for rent, but for that you need either more money or several other people to go in on it with you.

The Colorado Division of Housing listed the average vacancy across the state as only being 5.2%. Here in Denver it's 4.8%. In the Fort Collins and Loveland area it's at 3.5%. Affordable housing is in such a demand that listings are lasting only hours before disappearing again.

Because of this shortage of space, renters have raised their prices. Yup good ole supply and demand at work. How we hate you right now, but love you when you work in our favor. The statewide average rent is now at $942 a month, with Denver facing $980. Those are simply amounts that most people just can't afford. 

The recession and the poor lending atmosphere caused a halt in construction of new apartments, yet people kept moving here. Demand has caused building to begin again, but most won't be opening for twelve to eighteen months. Til then the search must continue, fruitless as it may seem.

Wildfires Given New Breath by Isaac

Wildfires in northwest Nebraska and southern South Dakota grew all the greater as winds from the remnants of Isaac reached them.

Residents along Nebraska's Highway 385 are being evacuated, as if the fire jumps the highway, they would only have minutes of warning.

At the same time as Isaac hampered efforts, it aided them by lowering temperatures and bringing some humidity to the area.

The fires have already combined to burn over 182,000 acres, with over a thousand firefighters battling them.

Focus is on protecting Chadron, Nebraska and Rushville, South Dakota.

Jurickson Profar Makes History

Jurickson Profar put his name in to the books, Sunday afternoon.

At his first at bat, in the major leagues, he launched his first home run.

In doing so he became the first Texas Ranger to hit a home during their first at bat.

He also became the second youngest player to hit a home run in the majors.

The nineteen year old, back up second baseman, will sure to be watched a lot more, for the next while.

First Preview: Jack Ryan

Jack Ryan is hardly a new character to fans of Tom Clancy's novels.

Nor is he a new idea for movie screens as Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, and Alec Baldwin have all previously played him.

But now it's Chris Pine's turn.

Yes, Captain Kirk is also Jack Ryan.

This latest movie installment, simply titled Jack Ryan, is set to be the first in a trilogy of prequels to the books and movies.

Kevin Costner and Keira Knightley join Pine in the movie, and Knightley is contracted for the trilogy.

The movie is due out December 25, 2013 and we'll have more for you, once the first trailer is released.