Who is the good looking guy next to John Kerry? See more photos at Snark Infested

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Government shutdown because of toilet paper shortage [sh*t] Klapper leaves NJ for HuffPo [FishbowlDC] Gas is a problem [Chu] Right leads nowhere [interesting bike route] SANTOROMENTUM [Buzz] By PeterPanFan  

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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]

We love politics. And we love rap. So it just makes our day when those worlds collide. And, no, we’re not talking about Cee Lo Green stacking cheese for President Obama. Chris Frates planted a little Wu-Tang in Influence Alley Monday afternoon. National Journal: Influence Alley Good Monday evening and …

Dear Capitol Hill Staff, Do you need some good karma points?  Has your blood alcohol level returned to normal after this weekend?  If so, head on down to the Cannon Caucus room and spend a few minutes donating your much-needed blood. Because of multiple devastating tornadoes last week, the Red Cross is …

You know that guy in your fantasy football league that really “doesn’t get it?” We all know him. You send him crazy trades just hoping that he might one day accept one. What if that guy owned an NFL team? Adam Schefter: Redskins get No. 2 pick from Rams Pic …

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]

March weekend two is here, if you can believe it, and the weather will be sunny and spring-like! Get out there and enjoy it DC! Here’s your Famous Weekend Picks! Friday The Black Keys – if you were lucky to grab a ticket to this sold out show, you already …

Sometimes there is nothing we crave more than our childhood favorites.  We’re not talking Uncle Ted’s killer chili or Grandma’s unbeatable pies — we’re talking kiddie menus.  Indulgent, no-fuss, and reminiscent of simpler times.  It’s fun to be a kid.  Even if for no other reason than the chicken fingers …

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]