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Mass Failure: The sight of Martha Coakley -- whose loser speech was way too long -- with John Kerry is a sad juxtaposition of gross Democratic failings past and present. (NYT)

The Mayor of Castro Street: Why is Gavin Newsom, the mayor of San Francisco who authorized same-sex unions in 2004, leaving politics just when he feels he’s getting better at it? (Maureen Dowd)

Lips Unsealed: I hope they didn't print more than 100 of these, but Belinda Carlisle's memoir is set for release May 25. (Amazon)

Jack Out of the Box: And speaking of Belinda. Her former assistant and current BFF Jack E. Jett, named 2009 Best Radio Personality of the Year by the Dallas Voice, is bringing his award-winning television show to CNN Radio 1190 a.m. on Jan. 25 from 6-8 p.m. CST weekdays. The show will be two hours of "exotically inclusive and intelligent chat." (CNN 1190)

Treat Me Right: My favorite snack of all time is in this photo. Can you guess which one it is? (NYT)

Home Run: I hear that the production of "Take Me Out" running in Brooklyn Heights is a winner. The play -- about a closeted slugger in the major leagues -- has just been nominated for the New York Innovative Theatre Awards. And if that's not convincing enough, there are lots of naked men in the locker room scenes. (Heights Players)

Evita Who? What do David Byrne, Tori Amos and Cyndi Lauper have in common with Imelda Marcos? To find out you'll have to click HERE.