Norm MacDonald: “Since the Washington Bullets changed their name to the Washington Wizards, fewer DC residents have been killed by guns. But more have been killed by magic spells.” h/t Mr. Mirsky

Members of Congress love apps [love them] Travel Nightmares and Twitter Customer Support [#fail] Have you voted yet? [Taste of America] Is this funny or mean? [old search] Rahm is on the f*cking job [cuts] Dirk Nowitzki [reDirkulous]

National Journal’s Dan Friedman: Coburn actually said “I am member of the gang.”

His team is rumored to be making calls into the early states …

If you’ve never been to the Library of Congress, you must go now! It is Beautiful. As soon as I walked in, my mouth dropped. This may be one of the prettiest interiors I’ve seen in DC. For more of Angela’s images, check out her blog (www.abpan.com) or follow her on twitter …

This shot was taken by @jpiacenza in Alexandria’s Old Town.  This is one block from the Fish Market on Union St.

Schwarzenegger reveals he had child with staffer [wow] Romney event hauls In $10.25 million [wow] We love weather [flash flood warning in DC] The fake presidential candidacy is over [Trump] America Eats Tavern will replace Cafe Atlantico [interesting] Astros fan runs on field, becomes Houston legend

Welcome Interns! You’re three years into your poli sci major and you’ve secured an internship in a Member of Congress’ office.  You’ve come to town to fix the economy, win the wars, solve this whole healthcare debacle and still be home in time for dinner. While that’s all well and good, in …

SnarkInfested 05/13/11 Stephen Colbert waves to the hundreds of fans gathered outside the Federal Election Commission in DC Friday afternoon to see him deliver papers relating to the formation of his “Colbert Super Pac” which, his lawyer explained  ” . . . will make only independent expenditures, advertisements that expressly …

Chvotkin loves sports [and DC] How Drudge does it [on top] Prom advice from 2nd graders [freaky] No more tailgating at Jiffy Lube [no more fun] Rent my apartment [w/ my 16 cats] The Shuttle prepares for launch [Stuck in Customs]

Another big get: James Richardson has will be advising former Ambassador and Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Rick Klein wants the Yankees to retire No. 51, Congrats to Lauren and Jonathan Grella on the birth of Baker Logan Grella, photos of Michele Bachmann’s running mate surfaced, tell Elliot Kort congrats on …

Rooftop Revelry Don’t you just love when something old is new again? That was my take away when I attended the May 3rd soft opening of Ozio’s new roof deck. Although recognized as DC’s first Martini and cigar lounge in the late 90s and a major player in the bar …

We’re just two weeks away from kicking off the summer-tourists-in-DC-flood season.  But this year’s festival of out-of-towners standing on the wrong side of the Metro escalator will have a twist.  When you find yourself standing in line behind a tourist at a place like the National Archives, Air & Space …

Meet Ashley Mancheni. She’s a Senior Program Associate with the Public Affairs Council where she leads their social media programs. Ashley was nice enough to answer a few questions for one of our Famous 5 interviews. What is the Public Affairs Council? The Council is a trade association for public …

Here’s a list you secretly want to be on … but might not want it hanging at the office water cooler. Golf Digest: Washington’s Top 150 Golfers H/T Stained Shirt