
1. Live Free or Vote...First. The Republican National Committee has come out in support of New Hampshire's early-voting status. Their official report states that they want to protect early-voting states, and then move to a regional primary system based on geography.
2. Those sneaky devils...Many of us try and watch what we eat at home, but that is much harder when going out to a restaurant. CNN has a report on just how these eating establishments are not doing you any favors when it comes to your waistline. Veggies can be fattening? Oh no...
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3. Worth it. Circe, a beautiful enchantress in Greek mythology, had the power to turn men into beasts. She lived on an island in the Mediterranean Sea.
4. Congrats! Emily Readdy, a Junior Biomedical Engineering -BS major and a resident of Amherst, has earned the esteemed honor of placement on the Dean's List at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) for the 2012 Fall semester. To achieve this honor, a student must carry 12 or more credits that semester and have a 3.5 grade point average or above.
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5. Weather Report: Today: Mainly cloudy. A few flurries are possible. High 38F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight: Considerable clouds early. Some decrease in clouds late. Low 16F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
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