· New York Mag and the Guardian are sponsoring a "Media at War" conference tomorrow to discuss media coverage of Gulf War II. The Post reports that unlike "most participants" who are "anti-war and anti-Bush," their reporter will "stand up for our military and for the reporters who chronicled their heroics." [In case you temporarily forgot that the Post was a Murdoch publication...] [Page Six]
· The disclaimer on REHAB's invite for their "Elevator Music" party after the club was padlocked for violation of cabaret laws (clubgoers were dancing): "At the advisement of our attorney, we respectfully request that any epileptics, spastics or others prone to seizures or outbursts of exuberance refrain from attempting to receive rehabilitation at our clinic. Additionally we regret to inform our loyal patrons suffering from Tourette's Syndrome that they will no longer be admitted due to the fact that their uncontrollable motor tics, such as head jerking, neck stretching, foot stamping, and body twisting . . . might be construed as rhythmic dancing." [Page Six]
· Caviarteria owner commits suicide [Page Six]
· Liz Smith is enthralled with the new reality series, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" despite the fact that several of her friends don't like it: "I want the Fab Five to come and give my life a makeover even if I am not a guy." [Liz Smith]
· Actor Harvey Keitel is forced to reveal his assets in Manhattan family court. [NY Daily News]