Those of you who are just here for news, who are not personal contacts of mine, can skip ahead to ON TO THE NEWS… below.
Yesterday, for the second time in three months, I missed out on an opportunity to earn money because I didn’t have a working phone number. I was so incredibly frustrated. I’m sick and tired of having almost no money, staying at the Union Mission. I desire something better for myself .
I think I found a solution. I found a company called TextNow that gave me a 901 phone number. Unlike Google Voice, I did not have to have an existing number to get the new one.
I can use the new number to text ONLY WHEN ON WI-FI, because I currently do not have cellular service. That limits me to about 7-10 AM on weekdays, a little longer on weekends – you see, the Union Mission where I stay at night does not have Wi-Fi. Still, having a working phone number a few hours a day is for better than nothing.
FRIENDS- email me at paul.ryburn@gmail.com if you want the new number.
ON TO THE NEWS…
Wiseacre’s Sky Dog Lager was recently named the best light beer in the U.S. at the Great American Beer Festival.
Slider Inn Downtown hosts Taylor Swift Music Bingo this Thursday at 7.
Memphis Farmers Market’s opening day is April 5. Salon has named a must-have item at farmers markets… shrooms.
Paris has voted to make 500 streets pedestrian.
A Yelp-like app called ShelterBridge allows the homeless to review shelter service, meals, etc. PLEASE add the ability to review and rate guest preachers from local churches who preach at shelters!!!!!
The National Civil Rights Museum could lose its federal funding. Thanks Elon!
The Grizzlies got a W over the Utah Jazz last night, 140-103. That moves Memphis up to 4th in the West, a half-game behind Denver and ahead of the Lakers.
The City Council is moving forward with a hotel-motel tax increase to fund FedExForum improvements. Those are important to keep the Grizzlies here.
MPD has shared new Downtown safety initiatives.
The monthly Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting is tonight at historic Conwood Flats, 711 N. Front. Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery will speak. Free wine and food for members.
Today is National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. Happy PBR Day everyone.
Back tomorrow.
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