one nation under dollar
the patriot’s dream
is to be a martyr for
capitalism.
*
It was the blackest of Fridays for Jdimytai “Jimmy” Damour (and his grieving loved ones):
Emergency workers tried to revive Mr. Damour, a temporary worker hired for the holiday season, at the scene, but he was pronounced dead an hour later at Franklin Hospital Medical Center in Valley Stream.
Four other people, including a 28-year-old woman who was described as eight months pregnant, were treated at the hospital for minor injuries.
Detective Lt. Michael Fleming, who is in charge of the investigation for the Nassau police, said the store lacked adequate security. He called the scene “utter chaos” and said the “crowd was out of control.” As for those who had run over the victim, criminal charges were possible, the lieutenant said. “I’ve heard other people call this an accident, but it is not,” he said. “Certainly it was a foreseeable act.”
…
Some shoppers who had seen the stampede said they were shocked. One of them, Kimberly Cribbs of Queens, said the crowd had acted like “savages.” Shoppers behaved badly even as the store was being cleared, she recalled.
“When they were saying they had to leave, that an employee got killed, people were yelling, ‘I’ve been on line since yesterday morning,’ ” Ms. Cribbs told The Associated Press. “They kept shopping.” (full story)
the week ends, the week begins
Falling Slowly – The Frames (The Cost)
Ants Marching – Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds (Live at Luther College)
Bright Future in Sales – Fountains of Wayne (Welcome Interstate Managers)
Down So Long – Sting (Bring on the Night)
Rest Stop – Matchbox Twenty (Mad Season)
I Don’t Wanna Waste Your Time – Over the Rhine (The Trumpet Child)
Casual Affair – Tonic (Lemon Parade)
How Long Do I Have to Wait for You? – Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings (Naturally)
Taylor – Jack Johnson (Austin City Limits Music Festival: 2003 Collection)
Did I Make You Cry On Christmas Day? – Sufjan Stevens (Songs for Christmas)
other lists:
a writer scorned
mirage beckoning,
my inspiration leaves me
drifting aimlessly.
marathon waltz
the weekend rolls in,
sporting the verge of winter
on its lazy heels.
you must be a ventriloquist
’cause I hear your voice on everyone’s lips
I’m on a Roll – Over the Rhine (The Trumpet Child)
Suckerpunch – The Refreshments (Fizzy Fuzzy Big and Buzzy)
Angry People – Barenaked Ladies (Barenaked Ladies Are Men)
The Easy Way – Dar Williams (The Promised Land)
Concrete Girl – Switchfoot (Legend of Chin)
A Fond Farewell – Elliott Smith (From a Basement on the Hill)
Point Breeze – Marah (Kids in Philly)
I’ve Been Waiting – Matthew Sweet (The Best of Matthew Sweet)
Ventriloquist Waltz – John Francis (Strong Wine and Spirits)
Responsible – Freedy Johnston (Can You Fly)
other Friday lists:
surrogate
I will bear your hope,
but I am not forever;
I am merely now.
building a wordpress blog people want to read
(or ‘holy crap, Scott wrote a book’)
Scott McNulty, an old friend and inspiration from my early blogging days, has written an actual book. And I may have use for it (considering I use WordPress and I wouldn’t mind if people read what I write). Way to go, Scott!
Incidentally, since I wouldn’t mind being read, I should mention my humble book of haiku and poetry is also available on Amazon, sort of like Scott’s.
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