Scott Brown gets a run for his money [out done] NBA cancels season [brick] Joe the Plumber is running for Congress [not a joke] National Cathedral earthquake repairs to take 10-years [damaged] Fear Factory [what scared looks like]

Luke Marchant retired Black Death, Ryan Howell celebrated his birth, Winston Lord & Venga are straight crushing it, RIP Steve Jobs, looking for something to do this weekend?, Congratulations to Don and Shannon McGahn on your baby boy, Lauren Pratapas, you ride’s here, part 58, Fantasy Football Week 4, Did …

What’s the government’s credit score? [video] All you need to know about Taste of DC [do it] Before you vote for me, buy my book [Cain] Occupy DC in full swing [photo op] Photo: Joshua Yospyn

October has long been my favorite month – summer turns to fall, the weather gets gloriously cooler, and things gets a little bit spookier from Halloween anticipation. But, the month also presents new opportunities for fun on the weekends. Because Columbus Day is upon us, which signals an extra day …

Famously Pictured: Boehner to Archbishop, There’s an App For That iPads Save Trees, Make Staffers More Efficient An iPhone App We Could Use in DC Closing Bell: C-SPAN Radio iPhone App New iPhone App Translates Baby’s Cries [Looking at You John Edwards] Famous 5: DC Dream App Winner Alex Becker …

Capitol Hill is locked down. Transportation Alert Recipients: US Capitol Police reports they are working an incident. The road closures are First Street NW from Garfield Cir. to Constitution Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave SE from First Street to 3rd street SE. We’re told it’s a suspicious package near the reflecting …

Rubio says no [again and again] Quick, cheap trip to Africa [half billon] Emily Miller armed [and loaded] No Sarah P for President [shucks] He made this world a better place [RIP] Photo By Jhack❦

But can you dunk Mr. Klein? [Fixed] Newt has seen the Hangover seven times [yes, seven] Halloween ideas [be prepared] This isn’t on King St. [but we’ll take it]

Spotted in NYC: Anthony Weiner and his wife Huma coming out of Bloomingdales with shopping bags and Starbucks coffee. According to our source, they were looking very “couply.”

We clicked, so they win. Fresh headline from POLITICO: Can Obama legally kill you? The first graph is just as dramatic. Should the president have the right to kill you? And if so, under what circumstances? Find out whether or not Obama can legally kill you by clicking this link right …

Celeb sightings in DC [NBC] Someone hire Elle [southern girl] Skins game caller thinks they’re special [that’s nice] White House goes pink [breast cancer awareness]

The temperature has dropped since last week. Those from Wisconsin call this summer. Those from South call this miserable and freezing cold. The rest of us call it Fall. For this young couple on the Metro last night, the temperature was so unbearable, they felt the need to snuggle in order …

Al Sharpton keeps it classy [weight problems] Does Bachmann owe her district a refund? [poor attendance] DC9 gets a culinary boost [yum] 10 busiest Metro stations [doors closing] Photo Credit: maximokahn

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