Our friends over at AbsolutelyDC have put together a list of things that should not be worn during August recess. 1. The Strapless Dress. This is more of a staple for a garden wedding or perhaps a brunch. There is such a thing as showing too much skin. 2. Key …

What is she wearing? [Sarah Palin] Amazing photo [We Love DC] Could DC host the Olympics? [good question] Predatory towing [out of control?] Pets supporting Obama [cute] By hella.vela

A rainbow at Iwo Jima by Jeremy Art.

Bloomberg launches new election blog [slick] Dems release new mobile app [DNC] Obama’s newest BFF [not Romney] Olympic pole vaulting is hard [bloopers] Mayor Gray linked to Clinton peeps [interesting Photoshop job] By Frinkiac

Mars wins the morning [NASA] London’s leaking [historic pours] McKayla [sad face] Swagger jacking [U St. problems] Capitol Hill Style [success story]

The year Pete Snyder was born, the cost of gas was 55 cents, President Obama was 10 and the movie “The Godfather” was released. Happy Birthday, Pete. Here’s to many more disruptive celebrations. Note: Pete’s birthday isn’t actually until Sunday, but when you turn 40 you get to celebrate however …

Good parenting 101 [clean = wifi] Today we’re all flying squirrels [USA!] Romney vs. Anchorman [special] Hanks dranks [infographic menu] Great snacks while watching the Olympics [eat, run, read] What the? [Cal’s mom snatched up]

Thanks to the talented and energetic crew over at NJI Media, we hit the refresh button on FamousDC today. The new look and feel account for our visitor’s favorite features, including infographics, photos, videos and the always popular “Famous 5” interviews. We also reinvented the “weekend picks” to create an interactive experience, giving …

We’re hitting the refresh button on FamousDC, so posting will be light for a bit. In the meantime, we’ll still be active on Twitter. Come back soon and check out the new threads.

Some things are worth waiting for: the wrap line at Longworth cafeteria, a table at Rasika, and the love of your life. So after a relationship spanning a couple years, no two Beltway residents are happier than Ed Mullen and Erin Book, who were engaged last night. Congratulations to Ed …

Grab a seat in London [what’s going on?] Mitt’s big announcement coming [via an App] Obvious or not? [we report, you decide] Parents watch their daughter at Olympics [hilarity ensues] Judging Olympic restaurant deals [yum] By Brown Eyed Baker  

Find out what really happens when Congress leaves for recess. Hint: It involves long lunches and early happy hours.

Every 90 seconds, another World War II veteran passes away. Time is running out to say thanks. Watch, honor, #DoMore: HonorFlightStories.com presents “Ryan’s Story” — the first short video in our series to honor living World War II veterans, leading up to the premiere of the feature film Honor Flight. …

Beef ain’t cheep [blame the drought] Dick on Sarah [bad move, bro] Really? [billboard] Shooting at Gallery Place [6 am] Distracted pedestrians [dangerous habits] By Schodts