I Will Remember Moon: Bad day for the Washington Times. In addition to the lay-offs of around 20 members of its newsroom, a newly surfaced resignation letter from one of the paper’s editors blasts the paper for “unprofessional and dishonest” practices. -2

Insect Invasion: Stinkbugs could make a comeback in the D.C. region in 2013. -3

Sandwich Successful: Reuben sandwiches are taking over D.C. dining. The reason, according to one restaurateur: “It’s just one of those perfectly engineered sandwiches.” +3

Snyder Backs Off: The Pigskins’ success this season is in part thanks to owner Dan Snyder meddling less with his team’s management, according to the Post. +1

Thursday’s Needle rating: 54 Today’s score: -1 It’s Friday: +1 Pigskins Game Sunday: +1 Today’s Needle rating: 55