Clean Mouth, Clean Mind: We did it! Per an emailed press release from floss manufacturer DenTek, Washington is the 10th most-flossing city in the country. +2

That’s Our Metro: Once again, Metro had trouble adjusting to daylight saving time. This is starting to become a tradition. -3

Adios: The Pigskins are ditching DeAngelo Hall. +1

It’s Technique! The National Zoo has named a young gazelle after infomercial pitchman Tony Little. +1

Friday’s Needle rating: 79 Today’s score: +1 Today’s Needle rating: 80