Cutest swim lesson ever? [yup] The National Zoo’s lion cubs took an adorable dip in the water today. The zoo had the practice swim to ensure the little ones will be able to survive in their habitat when they join their mother later this year. With the help of animal …

The world of the talented Patrick Ryan. You can find more of Patrick’s work at SnarkInfested.

Lines are expected to be very long, so it’s no surprise that some Nevada polling places would try to expedite the voting process.  [fishy] Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County’s electronic …

Ryan Kearney of TBD has an excellent wrap-up of all the criticisms that have been lobbed at Saturday’s “Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear.” A guide to the misguided criticism of the Stewart/Colbert rally While their conclusions, invariably, are that Stewart and Stephen Colbert should cancel their Oct. 30 rally, …

Obama’s Junk food diet [lard work] Are Republicans being too cocky? [touchdown dance]

New York Times’ Eric Lipton & David Herszenhorn: Lobbyists Court Potential Stars of House Panels “Buck is a great advocate for our war fighters and for the industrial capabilities that support their mission,” said Hanz C. Heinrichs, a former aide to Mr. McKeon who now represents military contractors like L3 …

MyFoxDC: Tornado Watch issued in DC, Maryland and Virginia The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch in effect until 3 a.m. EDT Wednesday for counties in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. WTOP: Today: Showers and thunderstorms…mainly this morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe this afternoon. Highs in the mid …

And another argument for giving Washington, D.C. a vote in Congress. NBC Washington:  Norton Challenger Seeks $994 Trillion in Lawsuit Those seeking an alternative to Eleanor Holmes Norton in the race for D.C. congressional delegate will find a few options in the Board of Elections Voter Guide. There’s anti-abortion activist …

Mental assassin

Two points for the research staff that uncovered this days before the election. [timing is everything] Diana Tejada, Sen. Harry Reid’s Hispanic press secretary, has been fired over revelations that she was paid in exchange for marrying a Lebanese national who wanted to obtain permanent U.S. residency… and was on …

Why has Antoine Dodson not weighed in on the 2010 elections?

Jason Jones driving through DC is must-see TV: “I can’t find this thing I’m in a 6-lane traffic circle that leads to an underpass. And then that leads to another GD traffic circle.” “They’re full of 2nd Streets!” The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c …

Our third favorite day of the year. [heel yeah!] Just think of it as the fashion event of the year! Every year on the Tuesday before Halloween, the drag queens take over 17th Street (between Church and R streets) for the Dupont High Heel Race. The actual race takes less …

Foreshadowing? FishbowlDC:Guess Who Didn’t Make NPR’s Coffee Table Book? Three guesses. Who didn’t make NPR’s beautiful new 271-page coffee table book, This is NPR,  packed with pictures and stories from the past four decades? The book is to honor NPR’s 40th anniversary with essays, behind-the-scenes photographs and transcripts of memorable …