Last call for Summer! Although we may be nearing the end of our summer vacation its never to early think about that “beach body”. Did you know that to get THE abs you are dying for, you have to eat the right foods? Tis true! Along with cardio, core, balance …

JD Hayworth, a loser in his recent primary election, has no plans to congratulate his opponent. [toll free] Two days after his win in the Arizona Republican Senate primary, Sen. John McCain has yet to receive the customary post-election congratulatory phone call from his opponent J.D. Hayworth, Politico reports. Said …

This was spotted on Roger Ebert’s Journal. [great captions below] Possible captions: Have you seen this man? If so, NO YOU DIDN’T, back to you Nancy. “Now, let’s check in with Dallas Raines on the weather in Guatemala, where I’m moving. Dallas?” “Witnesses say the suspect looks dashing in a …

Feeling old? This should help make you feel even older: Former child actor Macaulay Culkin is turning 30.

Who’s not guilty of this? @jaketapper raise your hand if while getting off the phone youve ever accidentally said “love you, bye” to someone you didnt mean to Classic response: @jimgeraghty @jaketapper That’s okay, after you hung up, I said, “I love you, too.” h/t Liz Mair

Yesterday, New Media Strategies welcomed Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell to the Grand Opening of their newly expanded headquarters. In 2010, NMS created over 40 new communications and technology jobs in Virginia. We’re told there were champagne glasses everywhere, to which McDonnell said “by the way I hope you’re drinking Virginia …

If there was a list of things you shouldn’t say while on the campaign trail, this would be #1: [Bobby Not-so-Bright] Rep. Bobby Bright (D-AL) dodged criticism about voting for Nancy Pelosi (D) as House Speaker by suggesting she might not be available for the job next year if Democrats …

Do not bother the President when he’s buying shrimp.  [noted]

This was destined to be a train wreck the moment the camera turned on. When you have to read notes in order to get your name right during an interview, your chances of getting elected skyrocket.

If the past is a foreign country, this is your passport. [How to be a Retronaut] h/t M. Hazy

Amazing before and after pictures courtesy of CNN.com: In the five years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, some areas have rebuilt while others remain unchanged. CNN photographers and iReporters collaborated in a powerful past-meets-present photography project to show what the region looks like today. View them all.

In America, when a mayor kicks a kid in the face, either his opponent instantly has the perfect campaign ad, or HE instantly has the perfect campaign ad. [sort of depends on where you’re mayor].

We’re told it was mildly uncomfortable for everybody watching.  [We think it’s terrific] On the eve of former president Bill Clinton’s 64th birthday, Bill and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton rocked-it-baby-all-night long under the tent at the annual “Summer” party hosted by Brooke and Dan Neidich at their estate …

Everyone can enjoy a sense of humor.

There’s using Twitter to tell us what you ate for breakfast and then there’s this: Jason Chaffetz: Clean bill of health. Prep for Colonoscopy is no fun, but the procedure is worthwhile. 5 yrs and do it again 🙂 At least he used an emoticon. h/t Elise