The Dos and Don’ts of August Networking It’s officially August recess. That means networking, and lots of it. For those of us who hate networking, this can be challenging, but having a smart plan of attack can be the difference between making your recess count or completely wasting four weeks …

Have $342,552? Want a kid? [D.C. is your place to be] American History is about to get a little more [LGBT] Pharrell’s hat (yes that one) is about to get a little more [Newseum] Sign of the Virginia Whale [spotted in a river] DC’s Pokémon world championships [in photos] Uber …

A few fun things to note. DC Hurricane Survival Guide DC Earthquake Devastation  Scenes from a Washington, DC Jury Pool Waiting Room A Day in the Life of a Congressional Staffer … During Recess A Day in the Life of a K-Streeter … During Recess  

National Journal has put together a short history of Washington’s experiences with hurricanes. [blow by blow]  

Tomorrow, the U.S. House of Representatives will reconvene because of one single tweet. This 140 character message, not only ruined thousands of August vacations, but will cost staffers and members thousands of dollars when it’s all said and done. With the help from FamousDC, the fine folks at JESS3 illustrated …

It’s a slow August Friday in Washington, D.C. … Remember smiling.

According to the Politico, if you’re a Democrat looking throw down some town hall meetings over the August recess, it’s probably a good idea if you cancel them or call in sick.  [Town Hells]