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Charlie Baker is polling neck-and-neck with Gov. Patrick with about a month before the elections. [Boston Globe]
A Massachusetts man is planning to build an orphanage in Haiti to be named in honor of his daughter who died in the catastrophic earthquake. [WHDH]
A 3.1 earthquake, centered in New Hampshire, was felt around New England. [WMUR]
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After more than 40 years, a previously unreleased film from the day of President Kennedy's arrival in Dallas before his assassination is now on displat at the JFK museum at Dealey Plaza. [WHDH]
After more than 50 years, Kennedy's Swedish lover is auctioning off his love letters. (They were involved three months before he married Jaqueline Bouvier.) [Boston Channel]
The handcuffs that made Henry Louis Gates a national celebrity will never arrest another Harvard professor since they've been donated to the Smithsonian. [Boston Globe]
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Local weathermen acknowledged there wasn't a snow emergency after all. [Boston Herald]
And the City of Boston is really sorry about ticketing or towing you yesterday. [Boston Channel]
Maybe ducks aren't welcome in Cambridge, but Waltham may allow poultry as pets. [Daily News Tribune]
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Everyone's favorite centerfold Senator hit Washington D.C. today. [Boston Channel]
A great white shark that was tagged off the Cape in the Fall has been located near Florida. [Cape Cod Times]
It looks official. Conan O'Brien is leaving NBC with a $45 million severance package -- unless they decide to give it to Jay Leno. [USA Today]
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Many local Haitian-Americans are still waiting to hear from loved ones, and it's difficult when news arrives. [Boston Globe]
Besides the catastrophically bad news, a college student from Central Mass was found alive in Haiti. [Boston Channel]
Is that powdered sugar on your shirt? Providence & Boston have the most doughnut shops per capita in the country. Let's just say the world. [Providence Business News]
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- Cardinal Sean O'Malley returned from Haiti Wednesday after assessing the country's needs in light of January's devastating earthquake. O'Malley said the needs are "overwhelming," but people are willing to help Haiti recover. The Boston Archdiocese raised over $2 million for Haiti.
- On April 14, Buddhist monks and nuns will walk from Norton to Attleboro as part of the ninth annual Walk for a New Spring, which serves as a rally supporting the abolition of nuclear weapons. The Walk lasts from March 20 (Burlington, VT) to May 1 (New York City) and is sponsored by the New England Peace Pagoda and the American Friends Service Committee. Participating Buddhist monks and nuns will walk throughout the day with banners and prayer drums, and will chant Buddhist prayers.
You've heard of fundraisers for Haiti; now, try a FUNraiser. Donations will go to help Haiti, but the event itself will be nothing but fun. And musical. The show is full of local favorites including Drug Rug, whose jammy indie tunes are warmer than a poncho and will help you buck up in this winter weather... while also helping Haiti recover. So by attending, you're creating a metaphorical poncho for Haiti! How kind of you.
- Five-year old Jonathan Escobar was found about one hour after he was declared missng from the Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Somerville. [WCVB]
- Representative Patrick Kennedy isn't running for re-election. Basically, Kennedy said his father's death changed his priorities. Bostonist wishes Kennedy well. [Boston Globe]
- As Governor, Tim Cahill says he will propose significant layoffs and across-the-board tax cuts. [Boston Herald]
- Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis fired Justin Barrett, the Boston police officer who referred to Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. as a "banana-eating jungle monkey." [Boston Globe]
- The White House says President Obama plans to meet with the Dalai Lama later this month. No date was announced, however the Dalai Lama is expected to be in Washington, D.C. on February 17-18. China is displeased. [CBS News]
America drinks cheaper spirits, wine from kegs, and cocktails that change color. Bartenders fret about Angostura bitters, measuring cups, and the legality of raw eggs.
-- Congrats to Amanda Palmer for winning "Best-Dressed" and "Worst-Dressed" at the Golden Globes! [go fug yourself]
The Haiti benefit events keep rolling on, with UpStairs on the Square offering special lunch and dinner menus today as well as $10 raffle tickets for some swank Harvard Square goods.
- The morning after his historic Senate victory, Scott Brown is planning his first trip to Washington, D.C. and hoping for an expedited swearing-in process. [Boston Globe]
- President Obama told Democrats not to "jam" the health care reform bill through Congress before Scott Brown is sworn into office. [Washington Post]
- Governor Deval Patrick's top advisor called Scott Brown’s Senate special election win a "wake-up call" to Democrats. [Boston Herald]
- Scott Brown called Rudy Giuliani to Boston to help his campaign. Martha Coakley responded with Bill Clinton and President Obama. [Boston Globe]
- WCVB-TV Channel 5 is holding a day-long fundraiser to help Haitian earthquake victims. [WCVB]
- You can even help Haiti by skiing. [MetroWest Daily News]
- Gisele Bundchen donated $1.5 million to the Red Cross Haitian relief fund. [AFP via Google]
1369 Coffeehouse, with locations in Inman and Central, has decided to offer free drinks from 8 am until 1 pm this Saturday, January 16. The free-for-all is designed to encourage donations to Partners in Health's Earthquake Relief in Haiti. If you're not the coffee type, you can also donate online.
--So, Hazmat teams are supposed to be super-serious and careful. But we love the fact that they use a kiddie pool. [Image from Sandcastlematt]
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