For those of you interested in grown men betting their facial hair, click here .  [tapper vs. todd]

We felt good about our careers until we watched this video. This week’s Unplugged Under 40 features the State Department’s social media guru, Jared Cohen. He’s 27, a Rhodes Scholar who has visited 66 countries and counts Condi Rice as a mentor. He advises Sec. Clinton on how Facebook and …

It’s been a few months, so here’s your obligatory Blago post. [you’re fired] Donald Trump is looking for a new Celebrity Apprentice! The mogul and head judge of NBC’s business reality competition has tapped some big names for the new season, including colorful ’80s singers Cyndi Lauper and Bret Michaels, …

With one game in the bag, should Chuck be nervous? With the Phillies’ win tonight, we’re one NLCS game closer to seeing this clean-cut face again (or a charity of ABC’s Jake Tapper ‘s choice will be $1,000 richer)… [chin music] For the $1,000 opt-out donations (in lieu of either …

The Battle of the Facial Hair is on. A couple of days ago, ABC provocateur Jake Tapper challenged NBC political savant Chuck Todd to a facial-hair-based baseball wager: If the Los Angeles Dodgers win in their series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tapper will grow a goatee. But if the Dodgers …

We were recently introduced to a new DC website which is worth checking out. It’s called What’s the Deal DC. Tired of sitting at home twiddling your thumbs, eating Ramen noodles, and being sad about the recession? The site focuses on fun things to do and buy in the DC …

Note: When writing a campaign mailer, it’s generally good practice to make sure you’re attacking the right person.  [whoops] Aaron Blake: Dem in California special election attacks wrong opponent

h/t Ericka Andersen

Give a Kansas legislator a web cam and three minutes and anything can happen. We mean anything. State Rep. Bill Otto, R-LeRoy, criticizes President Obama with a “Redneck Rap” on You Tube. If Bill writes legislation like he spits rhymes, Kansas is in good hands. Our favorite part: Big Bill’s …

Miley Cyrus has already given up on Twitter , but will McCain’s daughter? According to a tweet from Meghan last night, her Twitter account may soon be a thing of the past. why I have been considering deleting my twitter account, what once was fun now just seems like a …

Inspired by GQ’s list, and helped along by Ana Marie Cox, ABCNews.com published the Top 10 Least Powerful People in DC :  [spot on] 10. John McCain/John Kerry. 9. Susan Collins. Maine’s other senator. 8. Jim Zorn. Washington is a football town, and the Redskins’ coach isn’t so much reviled …

Congratulations to all of you Google Wavers who’ve received invites and told the rest of us about them.  We’re proud to know you.  Really.

The new GOP.com launched to good reviews yesterday.  Unfortunately, the Michael Steele blog lingo did not catch fire. After an initial round of Internet mockery, the Republican National Committee has apparently decided to drop "What Up?" as the title of Michael Steele’s blog on the newly revamped GOP.com . It’s …

via our friends at EavesdropDC: Man selling Krispy Kremes outside of Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro this morning: "$5! Krispy Kreme donuts – 12 for $5! Share them with the ones you love! Share them with the ones you hate! $5"

These will be slightly more popular than the Barbara Bush doll. First Lady Michelle Obama is known for her toned arms and fashion sense. So it was inevitable that an ‘action figure’ doll showing off her trademark bare arms would hit the market. A US toymaker has released a 6in …