Via Danielle Ouellette, who says it just bolsters her belief she should have just stayed in bed this morning.

Ben Jackson: Today the role of the Green Line will be played by the Red Line.

Patrice Morris says the role of the Green Line today was also played by the Green Line: GD trolley! GD Redline, GD getting to work early!

The Crimson reports on what happened when a Cambridge couple called police to ask if they knew what to do about this old cannonball they'd had in their apartment for more than 20 years.

Is there a website describing the downside to each Boston City Council candidate?...

Is there a website describing the downside to each Cambridge City Council candidate?...

But which the rest of us would refer to as "a presidential motorcade."

The T also says there are some issues on the Rte. 1 bus line due to what it does describe as the "presidential visit."

The Crimson reports on the latest company to try to establish a bus route between Cambridge and New York City.

President Obama comes to town for two appearances - a speech at noon at MIT's Kresge Auditorium on clean energy, followed by a limo ride over to the Westin Copley Place to have lunch with pal Deval Patrick, who is running for re-election next year.

File under Bad Timing? Wicked Local Cambridge reports the Cambridge state senator is hosting a reception on Wednesday: "Complimentary hors' doeuvres, wine, and beer" with a donation of $125 to $500.

The last time Galluccio was in the news.

Movie filming, of course. MBTA Transit Police tweet that the "secondary" entrances and exits will be open between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., but that you should expect "minor" crowds and delays.

The Chicago Tribune today provides the ultimate stupid tourist's guide to Cambridge. Full of helpful advice (never lick the statue of John Harvard; look both ways before you cross the street and don't worry if the locals think you're a dweeb), the story also advises you not to bother staking out Gates's house because you'll have much better luck stalking him at his favorite burger joint.

Thanks to Monique for forwarding this.

Paul Keleher watched the Head of the Charles Regatta this morning, including these alumni of Belmont Hill. He reports: "The sun was out on Saturday morning, a nice surprise."

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