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Because your day wouldn’t be complete without your Projo briefing, here are just a few of today’s stories that will hopefully sate your appetite — until tomorrow, of course.

The Rhode Island Science & Technology Council today awarded a grand total of $1.1 million to research teams across the state, and some of that money going to scientists from our very own beloved University.

Amendments have been proposed to create “compassion centers” where those prescribed medical marijuana can more easily get hold of it. Don’t worry, we know you’re a better person than to envy the chronically ill.

And the John Brown House Museum is looking forward to new renovations that include a new heating and air conditioning system. It will be the first time the building has ever had air conditioning, which will place it one step ahead of the typical Brown dorm room.

— Caitlin Trujillo

in case you couldn't tell by the Brown sweatshirt, she's on the far right.

It’s College Championship week on Jeopardy!, and Brown Quiz Bowl team member and proud member of the class of 2013 Rebecca Maxfield will be on tonight fighting to earn the top spot for Brunonia.  She will be taking on Robbie Berg from the University of Pennsylvania and James Hill III of Santa Clara University.  So tune in tonight to Channel 12 at 7:30 PM to cheer her on.  To read the full ProJo article, click here.  For a hilarious video of the contestants on the show, click here.

— Mat Klimerman

In case you missed Wild Animus (the “storytelling experiment that takes you inside the world of a young man, Ransom Altman, who transforms himself into a wild ram.”) being passed out on Thayer this weekend in front of the Brown Book store, we’ve got  your back with a recap of the highlights.

The package includes a novel, three CDs (featuring eye-caching track titles such as “tower of blood” and “dazzling dome”) and a letter from the storyteller Rich Shapero, with instructions for maximizing the experience.

The back of the box in which all these come warns the reader/listener/experiment subject “The sweetest kiss leaves a chest wound.” However it is unclear whether this constitutes a rather alarming metaphor for heartbreak or an indication that vampire books are so hot right now.

In case you’re skeptical about the literary merits of Animus, take note that it was very positively blurbed by both a world-class mountain climber and the owner of a gallery (and friends of Shapero, one might suspect). And keep in mind that he wrote the novel while “traversing 400 miles of mountainous terrain solo.”

Intrigued? You’ll find at least one free copy of Animus at The Herald’s offices at 195 Angell. Or you could go to RichShapero.com and try to request a copy yourself. If you’re lucky Shapero will trek hundreds of miles to deliver you a copy himself. If so, be sure to get an autograph.

— Ben Schreckinger

Info sessions:
Wednesday, February 3
Wednesday, February 10
Monday, February 15

8 p.m.
195 Angell Street (between Thayer and Brook streets)

For more information, e-mail herald@browndailyherald.com.

A highlight of a few of today’s selections at the Ratty and V-Dub.

— Alex Bell

Ever wonder about the roots of the obesity problem in America? Also, feel free to tell Dining Services about all the great ideas you’ve come up with for new Ratty and V-Dub dishes. (But no more Polynesian food, please.)

The source of all recipes for wings, ratatouille, and cookies.

Lunch: Ratty

We’ve had it up to here with your Polynesian delicacies, like today’s Polynesian Chicken Wings, but we appreciate your eclairs nonetheless.

Dinner: V-Dub

Worried about traversing the 7,865 miles from French Polynesia for lunch to Thailand for dinner and making it back in time for Fish Co.? Consider settling for the V-Dub’s Thai Basil Stir Fry (Pork or Tempeh!) instead.