Archive for August, 2010

A few nice online shopping network images I found:

Recession special at Gray’s Papaya shop


Image by Ed Yourdon
Gray’s Papaya shop has long been a fixture here on the corner of Broadway and 72nd Street. But I think the "recession" emphasis is fairly new…

Note: this photo was published in a Mar 18, 2009 blog entitled "Recession Radio Special." It was also published in an Apr 20, 2009 blog titled "Old Problems on Young Shoulders." And it was published in a May 12, 2009 US-India Tax blog titled "US Tax Tips in a Recession." More recently, it was published in a Jun 19, 2009 blog titled "Is This the Great Depression Again?" And it was published as an illustration in a Sep 2009 Mahalo blog titled "2008 recession," at www-dot-mahalo-dot-com-slash-2008-dash-recession. It was also published in a Sep 15, 2009 blog titled "Bernanke says ‘the recession is likely over’." And it was published in a Sep 29, 2009 blog titled "2008-2009 Recession Being Good for You!" It was also published as an illustration in an Oct 2009 Mahalo blog titled "Gray’s Papaya," at www-dot-mahalo-dot-com-slash-grays-dash-papaya.

More recently, it was published in a Nov 17, 2009 blog titled "Online Survival During a Falling Economy." It was also published in a Nov 21, 2009 blog titled "Pictures of the Great Recession." And it was also published in a Dec 20, 2009 blog titled "Recession special at Gray’s Papaya shop," i.e., the same title as the caption that I used for this Flickr page.

In 2010, it has been published in an undated (Jan 2010) blog titled "Bonus: Get Your Self a Recession-Proof Life! " It was also published in a Jan 12, 2010 blog titled "Check out: Has the Recession Made Your Life Simpler? – The Conversation – Harvard Business Review." And it was published in a Jan 14, 2010 blog titled "How Recessions Can Shape Future Behavior." It was also published in a Jan 18, 2010 blog titled "I’ll Know the Recession Is Over When…" And it was published in a Feb 24, 2010 DigiRecent blog titled "Recession special at Gray’s Papaya shop."

More recently, it was published in a May 11, 2010 blog titled " in New York." It was also published in an undated (Jun 2010) Squidoo blog titled "The Great Recession is upon us, and while the situation seems to be slightly improving (fingers crossed)." And it was published in a Jul 27, 2010 blog titled "Weekly Audit: Why Are Unemployment Benefits A Major Political Fight?" It was also published in a Sep 20, 2010 blog titled "Great Recession ended last summer, but growth recession continues." And, for reasons that utterly escape me, it was published in an undated (mid-Nov 2010) blog titled "Can anyone find the full version of “The Art of Science of Java” ebook online for free?" It was also published in a Nov 26, 2010 Super Affiliate Marketing Guide blog, with the same title and detailed notes as what I had written on this Flickr page.

Moving into 2011, the photo was published in an undated (early Jan 2011) blog titled "Bonus!" It was also published in a Jan 9, 2011 blog titled "3 Key Strategies For A Thriving Network Marketing Business During A Recession." It was also published in a Jan 17, 2011 blog titled "10 Basic Tips For Success With An Affiliate Marketing Online Program."

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These are photos that I began taking in mid-December of 2008, after the government helpfully informed us that the recession (a word they had dared not use before, just as they refuse to use the word "depression" now) has actually been in effect since December 2007.

Having lived through roughly half a dozen previous recessions, with nothing but vague memories to mark their existence, I thought it would be useful to start gathering some photographic memories of the current one. It may or may not turn out to be as severe as the Great Depression of the 1930′s, and it may or may not produce the kind of grim photographs that we have of that era … but we won’t really know until it’s over, and our 20-20 hindsight might be better informed with some pictures.

Thus far, I have only a few pictures of signs showing steep discounts; these are interesting, but it’s the "human story" that I think will tell the more important story. But I’ve also noticed an increase in the number of homeless people on the street, asking for money, food, and handouts; but I have no direct evidence that it’s associated with the recession itself. In any case, I’m reluctant to take advantage of such people by taking casual photos of them; I’m sure more appropriate opportunities will present themselves, and I’ll add them to the album as I find them…

Project Homeless Connect Minneapolis


Image by adria.richards
Volunteeer, Donate, Participate
projecthomelessconnectminneapolis.org

November 2, 2009

Dear Friends of Project Homeless Connect,

Project Homeless Connect
Monday, December 7, 2009, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center

Volunteers still needed
Thanks very much if you have already signed up to volunteer. If not, please sign up today. We have not yet reached our goal of 1400 volunteers and we need you to make the difference. Also please share this e-mail with anyone who may be interested in volunteering.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Ending homelessness, one person at a time
Project Homeless Connect is a one-stop shop model for delivering services to people experiencing homelessness. Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis are partnering with service providers, businesses, citizens, and faith communities to bring multiple resources to one location where people can come to find the services they need. These services include: housing providers, employment specialists, medical care, mental health care, benefits specialists, eye care, haircuts, transportation assistance, food and clothing.

1400 volunteers needed for Monday, December 7
I am writing today to ask you to help at the December 7 event. The Convention Center space will be set up with many tables, rooms, and areas for the various services available and volunteers will assist the guests in connecting with the assistance they need or request. With about 2500 participants expected for this event, at least 1400 volunteers are needed to make the day successful. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Volunteer Shifts and Training
The December event will start at 10:30 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. with two shifts for volunteers: (1) 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and (2) 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:00 a.m.

A 90 minute fun and informative training for Project Homeless Connect is required for everyone except those who trained and volunteered for a previous event. At this training, Cathy ten Broeke, the project director, will orient the volunteers and answer questions about the event. In order to make the volunteer experience more satisfying and to offer the best service to the guests, attendance at one of the training sessions is strongly recommended for all volunteers.

Training sessions are scheduled for:
Monday, November 23
7:00-8:30 p.m.
First Universalist Church
3400 Dupont Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Tuesday, December 1
10-11:30 a.m.
St Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
3450 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Wednesday, December 2
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Ridgedale Library
12601 Ridgedale Dr,
Minnetonka, MN 55305

Saturday, December 5
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Brookdale Library
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Friday, December 4
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Lutheran Social Services
2400 Park Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Sign up to volunteer
To volunteer for December 7, please click here or go the web site www.http://homelessconnectminneapolis.org/. Click on the bar in the heading that says, "Please join us as a volunteer." That will take you directly to a new and improved volunteer registration page. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Please share our e-mail with anyone interested in helping us reach our goal of 1400 volunteers!

You WILL NOT receive a confirmation email, so please make note of the date and location of your training as well as the volunteer shift for which you registered. You will receive an email in late November with a reminder of your training date.

To make a donation to Project Homeless Connect
Email us at : projectconnectmpls@gmail.com or visit our web site to donate securely online through Network for Good. The only donations being accepted for the December 7Homeless Connect are cash contributions. Neither clothing nor any other goods will be accepted for the December 7 Homeless Connect

We are counting on you. Please be the one to help a person experiencing homelessness remove barriers to having a home!

With gratitude for your generosity,

Patricia McHugh, Volunteer Coordinator
PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT