Nashua Taxis Skipping Required Inspections

5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Taxi! Over 50 percent of Nashua taxis have not undergone a required inspection from the police department since 2011, according to the Nashua Telegraph. This means over half of the vehicles are in violation of the city's ordinance.

2. Feel good. CNN has a list of 25 fast and easy ways to get healthy, which is never a bad thing. I especially like healthy breakfast suggestions, which might be a bit better than donuts drenched in sugar...

3. Patch Fact: Positivism is a variation of the philosophical theory called empiricism. This theory states that all knowledge is based on experience.

4. Huzzah! Today is another great day to go out and have a good time. May I suggest this video of an adorable kitten to jumpstart your day? Or perhaps this cute puppy?

5. Weather Report: Today: Cloudy skies with a few showers later in the day. High near 45F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tonight: Rain and freezing rain early...with rain showers overnight. Low 29F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precip 60 percent.