-- Bostonist/Gothamist makes the Vanity Fair Blogopticon chart as "news-oriented" but slightly "scurrilous." We are honored and will certainly try to pump up the snark. [Vanity Fair]

-- Why try to hack your iPhone, when they're available in Chinatown? [The Chinatown Blog]

-- There's a new Red Sox fansite with a forum, blog, stats, and AP news items. The Sons of Sam Horn will probably stay put, but the interface is cleaner than the official MLB site. [RedSoxHome]

-- Someone actually ordered a 12-pound lobster at a restaurant! There's a reason why Bostonist couldn't order anything "market price" as a kid -- it cost $200. Take a gander at this enormous bug. [better than cupcakes]

-- Look out, Obama and McCain. The "Boston Tea Party" has already nominated its presidential candidate. Congrats to Charles Jay who received a whopping 28 votes. Its platform suggests that members started a new party when the Libertarians ignored them. [Boston Tea Party]

-- If you're having a hard time keeping track of the recent fires on the Red Line, here's a convenient list of links. [Universal Hub]

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