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(Also shown: Blogenfreude and the S.O. at Hampton Court Palace.)

Yes – I’m still alive.  This is allegedly the section of The Tower where Princess Elizabeth was impisoned by her sister Mary I.  I say “allegedly” because none of the Beefeaters knew for sure, and besides we couldn’t tour it anyway – the governor, oops, the governeur of the place lives there.

Otherwise, I won’t be able to check in much, because the hotel gives us one whole hour of free internet per day, as long as I use it sitting in the bar while spending money.  Fucking hotels ….

Left: President Obama bows for Japanese Emperor Akihito, a gesture of respect setting off yet another firestorm among wingnuts.

Right: President Bush demonstrates the proper way to honor Japanese hosts.

How low will he go? Obama gives Japan’s Emperor Akihito a wow bow [LAT]

Saw a preview, and this looks gorgeous:

8 pm EST here in NYC … check your local listings.

Prommie’s joint opens in a week. We forgot to ask whether he permits mustard on his cheeseburgers.

Area 51 [Google]

Gawker Media presents the Croatian Edition of Jzbl.

Prommie’s Wild Ride [Jezebel, “disemvoweled”]

Prommie wins Worst Comment of the Day [Jezebel]

Jamie Sommers: “Yep.” [Stinque]