5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 12

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. January Showers: According to the National Weather Service, today will by filled with showers and a high near 54 degrees. It will be breezy with a east wind 18 to 21 mph becoming south 8 to 11 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 40 and a south wind between 8 and 16 mph. Rain will start up again late in the night.

2. Free Shots: Get a new puppy or cat during the holidays? On Saturday, Jan. 14, Veterinarian, Dr. Gregory Jewel from Town and Country Veterinary Service, will be administrating the rabies shot to any dog or cat that comes. The shots will be given in the from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.

3. Best of Burgers: Whether it's a bargain burger night that gets your juices flowing or just a hunky, juicy piece of meat, Patch wants to know where your favorite burger stop is in Rumson and Fair Haven. Click to rate your favorite restaurant.

4. Support the Troops: There are lots of ways to show an active duty soldier you care this season, but a new platform from the USO is putting — and everywhere else — on the map. The "Thanks from Everywhere" online map the USO created allows users to log in and blast a message of thanks to troops, while pinning their message to the commenter's ZIP code. Click to see how you can leave a message.

5. Job Hunt: Looking for a job? Having trouble staying positive? Click to read a blog by a career coach who gives tips for fighting the unemployment blues and staying motivated.