Me too, Sumi. As much as Marcel is an irritating little git, his food looked really good, and really creative. (I don't know that I'd call it "innovative" with Wylie Dufresne at the table, but it was definitely a more advanced menu than Ilan put out.)

Yeah, I was kind of bummed at that too.

Ok, this is my proof: I am going to bed NOW.

Sad about Molly Ivins.

ita beat me to it but I have to reiterate, sock dreams rocks. They have the best tights evah and I love their longer socks. Plus they have these rockin' shorter socks where it looks like a shark is eating your foot and of course, though not for Dana, the best adult sized ruffled anklets.

I loved Ma Petite Shoe was adorable. I found the tights I liked when I was there, which was excellent. So fun!

They've arrested someone in connection with the Aqua Teen Hunger Force marketing fiasco: [link]

Adult Swim is running an apology tonight during the commercial breaks. It's pretty straightforward. Props to them.

This place that has been blogging Top Chef reports that Tim Gunn has left Parsons!

Adult Swim is running an apology tonight during the commercial breaks. It's pretty straightforward. Props to them.

I noticed that in all the apologies they've had so far have been for the reactions that people had, not for actually placing the scary devices in the first place. What are they saying on Adult Swim?

top chef: Although I think that Marcel did a more innovative menu (salad notwithstanding), he can't run a kitchen. I mean, he forgot a crucial ingredient for the dish. It showed a lack of organization. Plus, when he realized that some things were in the freezer that should have been on the trolleys, it was a clue for him to check everything. if he didn't have time, he should have asked about the key ingredients. Moreover, he doesn't have the maturity to run a kitchen. He doesn't know how to foster communication and a sense of purpose. I think that the right person won.

As if we didn't have enough problems....

Operators of four northwest suburban spas contacted Algonquin police Wednesday about a man who has been getting facials and body scrubs and leaving without paying.

Algonquin police have been investigating similar cases since March, when a man using the name Scott Kendry struck an Algonquin spa and another one in January, said Algonquin Police Detective Andrew Doles. An investigation showed that a man using the same name and matching the description also had struck in neighboring Lake in the Hills and in Brookfield, Wis.

"As little as $65 at one place, where he just got a color for his hair, and up to $400 in Wisconsin, where he had scheduled a whole day of services," Doles said.

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Website of the guy who was arrested for the Moonenite fiasco: [link]

I have mixed feelings about all this. I think the police, etc. overreacted. It should have been obvious that the things were harmless. OTOH, the guy should have known that the authorities might think it was some sort of bomb.

Maybe I'm being contradictory?

eta:

The man who sent city and State Police rushing to defuse what they believed were explosive devices around the Boston region was arrested tonight.

Attorney General Martha Coakley scheduled a 9 p.m. press conference to announce the arrrest of Peter Berdovsky, an Arlington artist.

On his personal website, he posted pictures of a small group installing the figures -- little square-shaped men frowning and making an obscene gesture -- on the exterior wall of a hospital, on the awning of a Cambridge bar, at an Urban Outfitters, and a bridge.

On another website, he describes himself as adroit at painting, animation, video and sound design, sculpting and installation art.

eta²:

Lyrics to a song he wrote: [link]

How many times must I say that good politics is no excuse for bad poetry?