Thanks to BuzzFeed, we now know what's on Speaker of the House, John Boehner's desk.   And as of last August, there was a book about Cincinnati's beer brewing history.

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Carnival has started in New Orleans, and Rio, and other places that love big outdoor parties.  And that means Fat Tuesday isn't far off.  A week away, as of writing.  And that means one of the biggest Mardi Gras parties in the Tri-State is nearly upon us.

 

And we're giving away tickets to the 22nd annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children.