tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24427664.post8733599396034109129..comments2023-10-08T16:11:56.972+02:00Comments on i will shout youngstown: i will shop youngstownJankohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141703042787916263noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24427664.post-41040867339162440762009-01-18T19:17:00.000+01:002009-01-18T19:17:00.000+01:00Well I do like the idea of sustaining our local co...Well I do like the idea of sustaining our local community, but you seem to leaving out all the middle and smaller business that are out side of the city limits, yet still in the Valley. In addition to local pride there are more fundamental ways to sustain our local economy.<BR/><BR/>What did Margaret Mead say, something about change has always come from a small group. Then there is the idea of a lever, and how it increases the power of the person behind it. Just maybe our solutions are getting the right tools in the right hands? Now there's a thought <BR/>that is worth looking into. <BR/><BR/>---------cut and paste---------- <BR/> Currently, our biggest problem with money and currencies is unconsciousness. We are not aware of what we are doing around money. We haven't really thought about what money does to us-we believe it's neutral, so it doesn't matter. But it's not neutral: it deeply shapes <BR/>us and our societies. The first thing that has to happen before complementary currency systems can effect real change on a larger scale is a shift in consciousness and awareness. <BR/><BR/>RD: You mean, we need to be aware of how money works? <BR/><BR/>BL: Let me ask you this. Have you taken an inventory of the number of days you spend in life getting ready to make money? And when you have money, to manage the money or spend it? But then, think about how many hours you've thought about what money is. I suspect not very much. We are spending a huge amount of energy to get something about which we have surprisingly little understanding. <BR/><BR/>RD: Well, it's like the rain. It's something you adapt to. <BR/><BR/>BL: Yes, except that rain is not man-made. That's precisely the difference. We're treating money as if it is God-given, like rain or the number of planets in the solar system. But it isn't. If you don't like the quality of rain, there's not much you can do about it. If you don't like your money system, maybe you can do something about it. <BR/><BR/> Assume that a Martian lands in Denver on the wrong side of the tracks. He ends up in one of the ghettos and finds that the houses are run down, the kids not taken care of, the elderly in trouble, and the trees dying. He sees all these things, and discovers that there are people and organizations absolutely equipped and ready to solve every one of those problems. So this Martian asks, "What are you waiting for?" The answer: "We're waiting for money." "What is money?" the Martian inquires. "It's an agreement in a community to use something as a medium of exchange." Don't you think he may leave the planet believing there is no intelligent life here? <BR/><BR/> The point is: if money is an agreement within the community to use something as a medium of exchange, we can create new agreements, can't we? That is exactly what people are already doing all over the world. So why don't we do it here? If we're waiting for conventional currency to solve all our problems, aren't we waiting for Godot? <BR/><BR/>RD: Is this your whole campaign now? Are you through with Belgian Central Banks? <BR/><BR/>BL: I'm trying to contribute to a consciousness shift regarding money. I believe that by a small change in the money system, we can unleash huge improvements in our social system. It's the highest leverage point for change in our society, and surprisingly few people are looking at it. If you start a new complementary currency system, it can become self-perpetuating and facilitate additional transactions forever. <BR/><BR/> You know the saying, if you want to feed someone, give him a fish. If you want to really help him, teach him how to fish. This is just a fishing lesson-what you do with it is up to you. You can take big fish or small fish, or you can choose not to fish at all. You decide what issues you want to deal with in your community, and there is a currency system that can help you with it. <BR/><BR/>Complementary Currencies for Social Change <BR/>http://www.altruists.org/f845 <BR/>An Interview with Bernard Lietaer <BR/>By Ravi Dykema <BR/>--------end of paste------------ <BR/><BR/>If you wish to use new levers and tools then join our recently started project. We haven’t yet started to print our local money. We are a small community group with improved tools just taking our first steps at digital currency and service exchanges at TimeBank Mahoning Watershed.<BR/><BR/>Cordially, <BR/>Tony Budak <BR/>http://tbmw.org/ <BR/><BR/>"Failure is impossible" - Susan B. AnthonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24427664.post-81786021409872613122009-01-14T19:27:00.000+01:002009-01-14T19:27:00.000+01:00love it! what about eventually creating an online ...love it! what about eventually creating an online one-stop pro-yo market where shoppers can get their defend and rustbelt apparel, gift certificates to local hot spots, flexpasses to the oakland (ahem), cds from local bans, books from local authors, dvds from local filmmakers, and other assorted arts, crafts, shot glasses, mugs, etc...? <BR/><BR/>and i think "iwillshopyoungstown" would be a loverly name :)The Stagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10098341827287773754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24427664.post-83199466443241430902009-01-14T12:28:00.000+01:002009-01-14T12:28:00.000+01:00Did you ever have the All Youngstown Sandwich?It's...Did you ever have the All Youngstown Sandwich?<BR/><BR/>It's DiRusso's sausage on bread from the Pesce Baking Company.<BR/><BR/>DiRusso's Sausage Company is located on W. Rayen Avenue. The Pesce Baking Company is located on N. Hine Street on the east side of Youngstown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24427664.post-33741517705199541592009-01-14T03:40:00.000+01:002009-01-14T03:40:00.000+01:00Yes, yes, support independent business owners and ...Yes, yes, support independent business owners and help keep the city breathing. The city's art venues and museums also provide opportunities for creative and pro-Yo gifting. The Butler Museum of Art has a lovely gift shop, and for kids, a membership to the Children's Museum makes a wonderful and affordable gift. The SMARTS Center sells small, often wearable pieces by local artists (it's where you can get those bottlecap necklaces). Passes to shows at the Oakland are also very nice gifts(see how I snuck that last one in there).Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957005655989531625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24427664.post-80408732146364909782009-01-14T02:14:00.000+01:002009-01-14T02:14:00.000+01:00Please be sure to steer Ytowners to the Paprika Ca...Please be sure to steer Ytowners to the Paprika Cafe on Mahoning Ave. Great Hungarian food, locally owned and operated. Paprika Cafe and Casa Ramerez are this former resident's FAVORITE food in town. I always go to both when in town...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24427664.post-86566647774274015682009-01-14T00:35:00.000+01:002009-01-14T00:35:00.000+01:00I agree that whatever community you live in you sh...I agree that whatever community you live in you should support your local stores. These are the same businesses that give money to your kids schools, and their sports teams, scouts, band, cheer leading etc. <BR/><BR/>That said I refuse to set foot in a WalMart, Sam's Club or national chain restaurant.elecpenciljimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247830591055255846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24427664.post-73313487692274249872009-01-13T17:57:00.000+01:002009-01-13T17:57:00.000+01:00I completely agree with you. However, to my knowl...I completely agree with you. However, to my knowledge none of the local grocery stores sell organic milk, which I must have. Nor do they have a good supply of organic produce. In all actuality, I'd be happy if Sparkle would just improve their regular produce section and sell organic milk. We need a store that recognizes the importance of quality food and produce. If they did I'd never have to go out of the city. If our local stores want to have us stay in the city and spend in the city they must cater to our needs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24427664.post-28302052438260199162009-01-13T17:44:00.000+01:002009-01-13T17:44:00.000+01:00This is really strange, as we hardly know each oth...This is really strange, as we hardly know each other, but I made the same resolution for '09. Another difference (not a bad thing) between national chains and local stores are the hours of operation. If you plan on getting on board with this resolution, be aware of your local shops hours, as they are not open 24/7.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15265163124211584817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24427664.post-60079730357994226532009-01-13T15:34:00.000+01:002009-01-13T15:34:00.000+01:00Count me in. I choose Youngstown.Count me in. I choose Youngstown.Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451752884081337668noreply@blogger.com