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7/31/2009:
Update: added a few more photos so you could see what council chambers looked like, and who attended.
Charles Lamont sent in these pictures taken from the inauguration of temporary Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer this afternoon. Thanks, Chuck!
See other videos, pictures, and updates after the jump…
7/31/2009:
[Continuing the ORIGINAL Hoboken411 "Photo of the Day" series...]
I chose this picture today for a couple reasons:
PS – if you have images collecting dust on your camera or hard drive – send them in for eventual inclusion on Hoboken411! Please state how you’d like to be credited in your email, and a description – if desired!!
7/31/2009:
Since the Hoboken411 Mascot Oscar was recently quoted here on this very site – many people have been giving him big props on the sidewalk – including some serious Mile Square vixens!
So I noticed lately that he was twitching a lot more in his sleep, so I went out and bought a Doggie Dream Analyzing Machine, and plugged him in (it attaches via USB port to any computer).
Lo Behold – he’s dreaming of fame and adoration!
Hope it doesn’t get to his head.
7/31/2009 Update:
Jeff, from Cornerstone Pets – enthusiastically wants to inform area residents that the two cats they were boarding have been adopted!
“Dallas and Houston have a great new home in Hoboken, thanks to the power of 411. We always wait for just the right parents to come along. Turns out, they were on vacation but someone forwarded them the 411 article and they fell instantly in love. After a complete investigation, background check, application, contract, home inspection and retinal scan (OK, not the retinal scan but the rest is true), the boys are living the high life and immediately took over their new abode. Thanks, again, 411 for the great service you provide to pets in need!”
Jeff, Cornerstone Pets
7/31/2009:
By Naomi Klein
Have any of you read this book yet?
“The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism” explodes the myth of “free market” democracy. It shows how neoliberal Washington Consensus fundamentalism dominates the world with America its lead exponent exploiting security threats, terror attacks, economic meltdowns, competing ideologies, tectonic political or economic shifts, and natural disasters to impose its will everywhere. Wars are waged, social services cut, and freedom sacrificed when people are too distracted, cowed or bludgeoned to object. Klein describes a worldwide process of social and economic engineering she calls “disaster capitalism” with torture along for the ride to reinforce the message – no “New World Order” alternatives are tolerated.
“Free market” triumphalism is everywhere – from Canada to Brazil, China to Bulgaria, Russia to South Africa, Vietnam to Iraq. In all cases, the results are the same. People are sacrificed for profits and Margaret Thatcher’s dictum applies – “there is no alternative.”
“The Shock Doctrine” is a powerful tour de force, four years of on-the-ground research in the making and well worth the wait. In an age of corporatism partnered with corrupted political elites, it’s must reading by an author now firmly established as a major intellectual figure on the left and champion of social justice. Naomi Klein is all that and more. Even for those familiar with her topics, the book is stunning, revealing, unforgettable and essential to know.”
You can see the rest of the very comprehensive review of the book by Stephen Lendman here.
7/31/2009:
Peter Cammarano submitted his letter of resignation today, effecitive at 12:00 noon – so here are what are most likely the last photo parodies while he’s still officially Mayor of Hoboken. I’ll say it again – the creativity and photo-editing skills of Hoboken residents is quite good!
One Hoboken411 reader actually requested this one – and Lisa responded accordingly!
SEE THE OTHER TWO AFTER THE JUMP…
7/31/2009:
Several Hoboken411 readers were wondering what the deal with the Russo Civic Association was on 5th and Adams.
The sign was removed and seemed pretty baron inside. Rumors on the street are that they wanted to convert the space into a rent-paying convenience store or liquor establishment. Those very same sources were wondering why they’d need those – when Augie’s and Capporino’s were less than half a block away…
Anyone know what the deal is?
7/31/2009:
Thankfully, I slept through this morning’s rain – but forecasters are saying another round of tropical summer thunderstorms is on the way for today, with the possibility of them being worse than this past Wednesday’s annoying weather.
Since Hoboken411 is a weather junkie – stay tuned today for any news on impending happy hour ruining whoppers!
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