A FamousDC tipster spotted this photo on Facebook and was kind enough to send it in. We’re told the picture was taken last night in Arlington, VA. Pretty quick camera work.

This needs no introduction: [dope] Russian beachgoers got a shock when they saw a donkey soaring in the blue skies over the balmy beaches on the Sea of Azov in southern Russia. Loves it.

Finally, a campaign ad that doesn’t have a creepy voice over and grainy pictures of Barack Obama. Two thumbs up to Bryan Weaver for keeping it real and clever. [DC’s Ward One] h/t AM

Fark brings up a good point: Only Florida could possibly elect a Republican governor, who is running as an Independent and might vote with Senate Democrats. [tan] An upcoming survey of the Florida Senate race by Public Policy Polling (D) finds that if Gov. Charlie Crist were to win — …

Documents show media plotting to kill stories [let us guess, Santa isn’t real either?] Alvin Greene gives speech, feels good [then realizes he still faces felony charges] Another Mama Grizzly spotted in NH [endorsement train rolls on] FamousDC World headquarters [stop by]

Veterans Affairs Department spokesperson Jennifer Love Hewitt stars tonight in The Client List, a new Lifetime movie in which she plays a hooker with a heart of gold. 9PM EST. Lifetime. Television for Women (and guys who like to look at JLH).

Reminder: This is someone who is interested in running for the President of the United States, not President of the PTA. h/t Smart

Interesting piece about finding commercial real estate in DC. Dream on: You won’t get a view of the Washington Monument, but look for alternative space or incentives and you might just find a bargain in the saturated capital. [read article] 1. Think beyond the physical space. 2. Think about in-transition …

Katie Strand turned 30 this week, Page Six Palmeri is all growns up, Alvin Greene to give his first speech, Howard Mortman takes his coffee Famous, Ed Henry is master of the universe, Old Spice guy dished advice for President Obama, Jake Sherman had a bromance, we obtained pictures from …

NBC’s P.J. Orvetti reports that DC may get a couple of statues in the U.S. Capitol Building. NBC: D.C. May Get Statues in Capitol Building Who do you think should represent the District? FamousDC’s Top 10 List of who should be DC’s representative in the U.S. Capitol Building 10. Wale …

Caption Contest. We’ll get it started:  “Republicans primed to unload on Democrats this election cycle.” Anon Tipster: “If BP really plugged the damn hole, why do those British assholes still have us experimenting with the shit shot!?” “The GOP unveils its new contract with America.” “Republicans this week demonstrated how …

Be honest. You told people you felt it, but you really didn’t. You wanted to feel it and you’re nearly convinced you did, but … you didn’t. DC Earthquake 2010: Magnitude 3.6 Quake Shakes Washington Area Years from now folks will be telling stories about the major DC earthquake – …

The stars of FOX’s new fall drama will be sitting down with Mix 107.3’s Tommy McFly tomorrow afternoon for an exclusive interview – and there are a few free tickets left. Tommy just let us know that if any FamousDC fans want tickets to email him directly at [email protected] LONESTAR …

Or at least his URL.  [weird, but funny]

The ad wizards at Old Spice have launched a brilliant new media campaign that combines twitter, YouTube, and…abs. The deodorized are invited to submit questions to the Old Spice Man, who will answer them in short–and brilliant–YouTube videos. Example: In this clip, the Toweled One responds to some guy named George, who apparently used to work in …