>> Administrative law judge Roy Pearson formally filed a motion to have the judge reconsider her verdict his appeal today in his $54 million lawsuit against Custom Cleaners over a misplaced pair of pants. [AP]

>> In case you didn’t already know it, global climate change means we’re all totally effed. [WaPo]

>> Which is a better bargain: The Nationals, or Butterstick? [13th Floor]

>> Former Maryland Terp Steve Francis celebrated with his agent at Ruth’s Chris last night after receiving a $30 million buyout of his contract from the Portland Trailblazers. He’ll officially be an unrestricted free agent after he clears waivers seven days from now. [Newsday]

>> Photos of last night’s Smashing Pumpkins show you for which couldn’t get tickets, just to make you angry. [BrightestYoungThings]

>> “The District is poised to institute rules that will strip away dozens of parking spaces previously available to all, reserving those spots as ‘Valet Staging Zones.'” [Raw Fisher]

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