The Phoenix reports an attempt by Twitter to get rid of spammers has snared lots of legitimate users, including Boston's own BostonTweet, which lets users post news and event info (ironically, the Phoenix doesn't know if BostonTweet's founder responded to a reporter's request for more info since the Phoenix IT department decided this would be a good weekend to shut down the newspaper's e-mail system).

First we learned state officials listened to their inner thetans and gave TC his multi-million-dollar tax credit back. Now Sam Baltrusis reports:

As production moves forward with "Wichita," the upcoming spy flick starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz set to film in Boston this September, the latest rumor is that pre-production crews are currently hashing out an elaborate water-based chase scene slotted to be shot on the Charles River and will involve closing down several landmarks along the way including a few bridges. ...

Venezuelan Independence Day.

Michael Femia read about some guy who visited every single London Tube stop, so he set out to re-create the feat here. He reports on his 12-hour adventure on Friday. And he posts a photo from every single stop, save one. First person to figure out which one gets an autographed copy of his station checklist.