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Nureyev Exposed: There was a lot of interest in my Nureyev entry yesterday, so I thought I'd post this famed Richard Avedon photo of Nureyev (which is owned by Michael Lucas). See what all the excitement at the baths was all about here .

Last Train to Shitsville: Train operator suffering from irritable bowel syndrome sues for lost wages. (NYDN)

Diplomatic Immunity: Former U.S. ambassador to Romania, Michael E. Guest, 43, looks every bit the diplomat. But last month, after 26 years in the Foreign Service, he did something uncharacteristically undiplomatic. Guest resigned from the State Department, giving up a career he loved, in order to protest rules and regulations that he believes are unfair to the same-sex partners of Foreign Service officers, giving them fewer benefits than family pets. (WP)

This Story's Got Claws: A familiar face on CNBC and one of the wealthiest investment bankers in New York City, Seth Tobias was found floating face down in the swimming pool of his Florida mansion by his wife just four short months ago. But now, as details of his estate unfold, The New York Times reports that the 44-year-old Tobias, who had allegedly suffered a heart attack, was living life in the fast lane. Lurid tales of sex with male go-go dancers -- including a planned tryst with Tiger, star of the "Mile Bi Club," above -- and cocaine binges are just a few of the shocking details laid out in this morning’s feature on the banker who fell from grace. (GayWired)

Critics' Picks: Looking for holiday gift ideas? This look at the experts' favorite books, music, fashion/style/home and dining/wine might help. (NYT)

It's Gonna Be a 'Rong' Trial: Accused serial killer Stephen Sakai made a bizarre spectacle of himself on the stand at his trial yesterday -- affecting a farcical Asian accent and claiming to have flown to the Far East on a private jet for martial-arts competitions. The 32-year-old Sakai, who is not Asian and whose birth name is Sanders, wore a Charlie Chan-like mustache and pronounced his "L's" as "R's" as he testified to deny any role in the three killings he is charged with. "Rast name, Sakai," he told the court clerk. (NYP)

Total Non-Sense: Editorial staffers at Black Enterprise magazine are being asked to sign non-compete agreements. Isn't that like making a doctor say he won't be a doctor if he quits working for one hospital to go to another? (MaynardInstitute)

Daily Affirmation: Al Franken, the former “Saturday Night Live” star, says he's running for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Seriously. He said of his plans to represent Minnesota: "I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, Doggone It, People Like Me!" (NYT)

Jerked Around: A sperm donor on Long Island must now shoot out child support payments to the female co-worker he "helped out." (Newsday)

Sins of the Fathers: Cardinal Roger Mahony, the leader of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, told fellow priests that he was assaulted last summer by a man who yelled angry statements about the sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests. (NYT)

Collar by Number: A new coloring book being distributed by the Archdiocese of New York teaches children to protect themselves from adults -- including, apparently, priests -- who cannot stay within the lines. Honest to God ... (NYP)