--House speaker Sal DiMasi has put the Ethics Committee to the task of investigating the alleged threat against Rep. Jennifer Callahan. The words "State House" and "Ethics Committee" sound funny when put together, don't they? [Boston Globe] --If the counter at the gas pump starts moving before gas comes out, you should complain. [WBZ] --A pug who had been doggie-napped in East Boston has been reunited with its owner. If you kidnap a dog......

--For once, you might actually want to drink the local water, if you're passing through Southampton. [WBZ] --Take a look at your checking account. The state might have billed you not once, but twice, for your taxes. [WCVB] --Governor Deval Patrick has an Earth Day present for us: "Patrick highlighted a planned $5 million park along the Neponset River between Mattapan Square and Hyde Park." [Boston Herald] --WHDH General Manager Randi Goldklank was placed......

Tina Cervasio, the former NESN sports reporter with the rear that caught the eye of Jonathan Papelbon and broke Surviving Grady's heart is back! Boston Sports Media Watch says she is now on the MSG Network. No, not that kind of MSG, but the sports network that used to be Fox Sports Net New York. It's already hurting those who loved her to see her talk about New York Sports. Ugh.......

Tina Cervasio, whose aerodynamic behind put Papelbon in a state of awe, is leaving NESN at the end of March. Wailing and gnashing of teeth ensued, as New England--not to mention players--were besotted with Cervasio. What happened? Cervasio was a big enough name that it would be surprising if NESN didn't fight to keep her. The Track Girls say, however, that Cervasio wanted more money in her contract, and http://www.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1070220&srvc=home&position=2">NESN wasn't willing to cough up.......

--This week, legislators will consider banning all hand-held gadgets while driving. [Boston Globe] --You may have noticed that Cape Wind received good news today, but don't expect a wind turbine at City Hall. The idea of the turbine blowing over on the plaza effectively ended the mayor's plan. [Boston Globe] --How to build an igloo in eight easy steps. Was the weather today really that bad? [Boston Globe] --One of NESN's most familiar faces......