Good morning, D.C. The weather for the weekend looks
like it couldn’t be better, with a beautiful Friday turning into a
pleasant Saturday, then transitioning into a Sunday that you won’t feel bad
about wasting on hungover football watching. We can’t wait — “God
bless the Indian Summer” and all that. How are you planning on
spending what might be the last warm weekend of the year?

Flu Shots Delayed: The Post reports
that, for the second year in a row, flu shots are hard to come by. As
a result, clinics and other vaccine-purveyors are delaying shots for
low risk patients. But officials maintain
that there will be plenty of this year’s vaccine, and that the delays
are simply due to new distribution and safety protocols put into place
after last year’s shortages.

Bull Semen Stolen: Frederick resident Eric Fleming returned to his farm on
Sunday and found that someone had stolen $75,000 worth of frozen
genetic material. The thief made off with “straws” representing
between forty and fifty bulls. Fleming is offering a reward, so if
you encounter a bull semen vendor who seems more suspicious than
your usual guy, be sure to contact the appropriate authorities.

Nats Trade Castilla: Their ownership may still be
in flux, but the Nats’ third base situation has just become clearer,
according
to WJLA. In a trade with the Padres, the Nats have obtained the
services of pitcher Brian
Lawrence in exchange for Vinny
Castilla. The 38-year-old Castilla probably doesn’t mind the
trade; he was facing the prospect of losing his starting spot to
rising star Ryan
Zimmerman.

Briefly Noted: Examiners say cause of Behl’s death
likely
to remain unknown… Area deer continue
their assault on retailers… BRAC won’t
hold any more meetings… Man sentenced
for knowingly spreading HIV… PG County teacher arrested
for rape… So has a Merrifield teen, for Dunn Loring Metro attacks…

Image of a Ballston sunset by Flickr user BigMikeNYC