Ethan Klapper has the scoop on the death of Blackberries in DC. The dominance of BlackBerry devices in Washington is waning, although they still have an edge over rival smartphones, according to a National Journal survey of how workers on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, and the private sector …

Enter your FamousDC March Madness bracket [FTW] Magic bullet gas prices [what to do] Roland Martin is back [suspension lifted] Crystal City Diamond Derby [pictures] Rick calls Mitt [Happy Birthday buddy]

March Madness is officially upon us. A magical time when brackets are busted, announcers lose their minds, and the office assistant who picks teams based on school colors wins your office pool. Since competition is always more fun among friends, we’re encouraging folks to enter the FamousDC/Cloture Club March Madness …

Congrats to our friends at Hill Country BBQ on their one year DC anniversary. 1 yr ago today, Hill Country opened its doors to the public in Penn Quarter. Thank you, #DC, for such an amazing first year!!! — Hill Country D.C. (@HillCountryWDC) March 12, 2012  

CNN poses real question [left funnier? yes] Sunday morning rant [wine] Techies looking to reinvent politics [nerd nation] Get your brackets ready [NCAA] Let’s hope your week goes better than this [video]

Photo correction, Luke Marchant has a great SXSW Top 10 list on Twitter, Ruffini seems fed up with politics, Congrats to Courtney Sieloff and Luke Peterson on their new addition, Marion Barry is still the man, Ochocinco needs to ping Madden, Joe Plumber looks to unclog Congress, Newt naps, Clooney …

Pat Robertson finally making sense [grass] Campaigning is hard [gotcha] Kennedy Center line-up [schedule] Chris Wallace honored [NPF] In honor of those down in Texas for SXSW [photo by: Ryan Howell]

He doesn’t watch much TV, but when he does it’s Sports Center. [just picked up more votes] h/t Rick Klein

He gets more amazing everyday. Asked how he felt about turning 76, Barry told the crowd, “It feels like it does when I was 50.’ Except I can’t walk as fast, I can’t see as far, but my mind is as sharp as ever. My mind is as sharp as …

Rep. Barney Frank has been banned from the House Floor for a day – and not because of a dress code violation, but for breaking House rules for personally attacking another Member of Congress. [via WE] Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., received a day-long ban from speaking on the House floor …

Lottery winner still drawing public aid [winner] Herman trying to stay relevant [poor fella] THIS is how you use grant money [nailed it] Pigs can fly [BuzzFeed]

If Chad Ochocinco was still with Cincy, something tells us Bengals fan Kevin Madden could have made this happen. @MittRomney Excuse Mr. Romney i’d like to have a 30 minute sit down with u. If u’re available I’d love for my followers to hear ur thoughts. — Chad Ochocinco (@ochocinco) …

We needed a break from all things political, so given Heard on the Hill’s current obsession with mustaches, we figured this video was more than appropriate to share. If only more congressional, think tank, association, campaign web ads were as clever …

Which politicians? [brothel] Joe the Plumber wins [O-hio] Virginia had a state fair? [chopping block] Best burger in town [life changer] 6-3-1 [Romney still on top] By Piemouth  

We were just sitting here wondering, “what does Newt look like when he’s taking a cat nap on camera?” Thank you Internet for the answer. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player h/t ABC News