One of the two giant breast reactors at San Onofre nuclear power plant in Southern California was shut down yesterday after a “small leak” was detected in a “steam generator tube.”

A facility operator said there was no risk to the public or plant workers.

Fukushima.

A severed head was found near the landmark Hollywood Sign yesterday… by the dog of a hiker, which was attracted to a plastic bag, out of which rolled the head.

Police report that the head might be that of an Armenian man, not believed to be a Kardashian.

Above, the Severed Head of Saint John the Baptist, as imagined by Auguste Rodin, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Auguste Rodin (France, Paris, 1840 – 1917)
Severed Head of Saint John the Baptist, circa 1887-1907
Sculpture, Marble, 8 x 15 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (20.32 x 40.01 x 34.29 cm)
Museum purchase made possible by the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation in memory of B. Gerald Cantor (AC1998.139.1)
European Painting and Sculpture Department.

Turban Tuesday has been preempted to bring you this special edition — Pillbox Hat Tuesday, marking the 48th anniversary of the murder of President Kennedy.

Here’s Jack and Jackie, arriving at Love Field in Dallas on that fateful day, November 22, 1963.

Jackie’s pink suit was made in 1961 by the New York dress salon, Chez Ninon. It was a copy of a Chanel pink boucle wool suit trimmed with a navy blue collar. The pillbox hat was designed by Oleg Cassini, and outsourced to be constructed by Marita at Bergdorf Goodman.

By request of Caroline Kennedy, Jackie’s Dallas outfit won’t be on public display until 2103. It is being stored by the National Archives and Records Administration in a dark, windowless, temperature-controlled bunker at the agency’s complex in Maryland. It was never washed and is still bloodstained.

No one seems to know what became of the pillbox hat. According to a Secret Service agent, it was last known to be in the hands of Jackie’s personal secretary, Mary Barelli Gallagher, who won’t discuss it.

for Gina

Chexydecimal Studio City Bureau Chief Andy (also former London Bureau Chief) spotted the catastrophic lamp (I think it’s a lamp) at the Pasadena City College Flea Market this morning. It might have been owned by Andy’s favorite drag queen, Isolde Thandirt. But I doubt it.

If you’re going for the Retrocious look, this mess is for you.

The shade is a lullaby of something someone once thought was a good idea. Imagine it lit. Just don’t eat first.

The base, which I suppose could be said has a sub-Saharan feel to it, includes plenty of nooks and crannies for dust to gather, or for adding smaller decorative items.

On the left, a model at the Gareth Pugh show today at Paris Fashion Week, and on the right, an Abu Ghraib torture victim.

One’s a hot mess, one’s electrically charged.

Priscilla Presley with Elvis on their wedding day, May 1, 1967… and on Saturday at a premiere in Hollywood at age 66.

She hasn’t changed a bit in almost 45 years. As a Scientologist, she is vehemently anti-psychiatry.

And it shows.

Jerry Lewis, photographed today in Melbourne where he’s recovering from exhaustion, and an “Alien” chatchka.

Only one used to throw away his socks after one wearing, and only one has been known for his scary outbursts.

Wayne Taylor, Sydney Morning Herald
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, refuses to give up on this hideous Dr. Seuss skirt and unflattering jacket. Here, she’s seen at Wimbeldon, greeting ball girls and boys. She wore the dress last June 22 as well.

Let’s have a look, once again, at the dress I love to hate.

She wore it to the Flower show last July 28 (above), and just five days prior to that at the West Wiltshire show (below).

and last June 22…

and in April before that…

It’s time for the future Queen Consort to give this dress to charity… and the jacket, and the shoes. My nerves.

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Miss Veronyka has to go out, so she’s making broccoli soup… a lot of it. A pound of cheese.

Plus, a rare glimpse of Miss Vee without her makeup. Behold. Cook on low for 7 hours, or on high for 4.