Building a gi-normous tower (plus four smaller ones) on the site of the World Trade Center is just plain gross. Rather than build a park, install a sculpture or some piece of public artwork than might induce quiet reflection and reverence for the innocent people who died, we must construct a bigger, grander, brighter monument to capitalism? Because if we don’t, the “terrorists have won”, right? I’m no commie, but this place is a gravesite for thousands not “prime real estate”. The federal and NY State governments have recently agreed to occupy about half the space. Not surprisingly, many employees have said oh hell no!

From the NY Times article Employees Say No to Freedom Tower:

“I will not be able to work there,” said Ely Yulman, a tax auditor for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, which lost 40 employees in the World Trade Center. Mr. Yulman said he survived the attack only because he was out of his office in the south tower on the morning of Sept. 11.

“I have strong feelings of personal sorrow,” Mr. Yulman said. “The people who were there on Sept. 11, 100 percent they will oppose this idea.”

Yay…a fun new pop band. I’m a sucka for a honey sweet female voice and a kicky beat. The Positions are reminiscent of bands like Beulah (they have a prominent horn section), and the Ronettes (the rhythms and arrangements are soooo fifties) and I’m convinced that they are made of cotton candy. Here are two tracks from their new album bliss!

Back To Me
Bliss

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I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling quite yé-yé today. If you’re not, these will bring out your inner Frenchie. And perhaps go-go dance.

Brigitte Bardot – L’Appareil A Sous

Francois Hardy – Pourtant Tu Aimes (I Still Love Him)

Christine Pilzer - Ah Hem Ho Uh Err

(Until I figure out a better way to host mp3 files, I'm using filelodge.com)

I have a love/hate relationship with Modish, a site focusing on indie goods. It’s the reason why as soon as money comes into my PayPal account, it goes right back out again. I’ve discovered some beautiful/cute/pretty jewelry, stationary and t shirts as a result of Jena’s posts on her fab finds.