Burgers and Dogs

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Yo the Shake Shack's open. I made my pilgrimage at around three and stood in line for 90 minutes (3 people, actually. How did you all miss this?) to get my first Shack burger and Chicago dog of the season. I got a $2 Gift Card as a reward for my efforts, if that gives any of you enough incentive to go in the next 12 minutes.

Graffiti Research Lab (Rats)

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The Alamo at Astor Place used to be art before these roughnecks showed up. I came out of the subway after a long day at work to the above scene. I'm hoping my camera phone captured enough information for the authorities to crack this ring of vandals, but if not they can click on "these roughnecks" (since none of you bastards follow the links) to see videos of this and other scandals.

Sorry You're Dead

Mr. John Profumo, your death must have been sad for everyone who knew you, including London's homeless and alcoholic population. But let me thank you for dying, and for giving the press a reason to introduce a new generation of gawkers to Ms. Christine Keeler:

Here's hoping that all Decemberists songs gain historical relevence in the obituaries.

PS I'm 45% Dixie. Barely in Yankeedom. I prefer to credit the nationally accepted "correct" accent that bubbles up from the mid-Hudson River.