We have no idea how we got so lucky, but we snagged a solid Famous 5 Questions with Neil Patel. Patel is co-founder and Publisher of The Daily Caller, a web based news company focusing on politics, policy, and current events. Previously, Neil served as chief policy advisor to Vice …

This makes about as much sense as Heidi Montag’s decision to have plastic surgery. Hugo Chavez Mouthpiece Says U.S. Hit Haiti With ‘Earthquake Weapon’ Dear Hugo and Co., Go sell crazy somewhere else, we’re all stocked up here. Hugs, The United States h/t David Almacy

Tommy McFly, one of Washington’s most clever radio personalities, scores a hilarious interview with E-lister Kathy Griffin. KATHY’S BACKSTAGE DEMANDS KATHY ON WRITING A BOOK – SALAHI’S – PALIN – OPRAH KATHY ON JERSEY SHORE – LEVI JOHNSTON KATHY BEING BANNED ALLOWED BACK ON CNN Don’t forget to check out …

Just.Plain.Awesome. Wife of Sen.-elect Scott Brown (R-Mass.) wasn’t always the prim and proper senator’s wife and Boston TV anchor. Video here. h/t Betsy Rothstein

What convention is Politico alluding to here? The convention is being held at a fancy resort, features $550 ticket prices, a steak and lobster dinner and a guest speaker with a $100,000 speaking fee. It’s sponsored by a for-profit company with a mysterious wealthy benefactor, and its organizers, who have …

We think this is pretty darn cool. [whispers] It’s the dream of every White House tourist: to catch a glimpse of the first family walking through the executive mansion. But on Wednesday, Michelle Obama did that dream one better. She and first pup Bo surprised tourists with an impromptu receiving …

Chris Good: Congressional Republicans Own YouTube

It’s no longer about public service, it’s about being the next “big shot.” [WH internship] BTW, who exactly are they referring to? [Monica?] Paging Billy Joel…

Good news for lazy parents.  Bad news for the rest of us. An iPhone application to translate a baby’s cries and tell parents instantly what they mean has been made available. [this is not a joke] The “John Edwards” version is still in development. Essentially that app will allow you …

Go drink with some campaign ad guys tonight and put it all on their tab. They just hit pay dirt. The Fix: Supreme Court overturns corporate campaign spending ban

Today the Twitterosphere stands still. Hi, FamousDC. Capitol Lounge (CapLounge) is now following your tweets on Twitter.

If you’re having a hard time understanding what’s going on at NBC regarding the late-night wars, the Chinese are here to help.  [Ad Age]

If there’s a Salvation Army volunteer wearing a Santa hat and ringing a bell outside of CVS today, should we be suspicious?

In an attempt to continue world domination, the Lord of the Tubes just made this announcement: Breaking: Google says that YouTube will begin testing a movie rental option. Because they are well aware of their already slow load speed, YouTube says that a two hour movie will now take approximately …

Headline of the Day? Dem Talking Points: We’re Screwed! h/t Katie Favazza