Bite Size News

--The following falls more in the "Don't Panic" category instead of the "Blotter" category. If you stuck a TV set on top of a light pole at the corner of Main Street and Bishop Allen in Cambridge this morning, the Cambridge Police Department would like to have a word with you. You caused quite the freak-out. [Cambridge Chronicle]

--The Christmas tree at the State House is covered blue light-emitting diodes," which conserve energy. However, the phrase "light-emitting diodes" might prompt some Aqua Teen flashbacks. Just wait--someone is sure to stick a Mooninite in the tree. [Boston Herald]

--Milena Del Valle's family is close to accepting $6 million from Powers Fasteners. Del Valle is the woman who died when a part of the Big Dig tunnel ceiling fell on her, and Powers Fasteners is the company that made the epoxy that should have held the ceiling up. [Boston Globe]

--Republican catfight! Former acting governor Jane Swift wrote a column dissing Mitt Romney and is supporting John McCain for president. [Boston Herald]

--Democrat James Marzilli of Arlington won a special election for the state Senate. What? There was a state Senate race. Sorry, folks. Wow--this is not a good time of year for an election. [Boston Herald]

--Well, well, well. Looks like the Jets have their own Tapegate to deal with. [WBZ]

--"w00t" is the word of the year! [Boston Herald]

--Tufts naked fun run photos. Naked fun run! w00t! [Somerville Journal]