Week Around the -ists

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A posthumous tribute wall dedicated to singer/songwriter Elliot Smith sat defaced by graffiti for months on end -- LAist said enough, so did the fans and city council.
SFist was surprised to learn that chronic presidential candidate Ralph Nader picked former San Francisco Supervisor Matt Gonzalez as his running mate.
Phillyist explored the possibilities of green cleaning.
In the latest edition of Reel Toronto, a bi-weekly feature looking at films shot in Toronto that attempt to disguise that fact, Torontoist checked out the cinematic masterpiece that is Undercover Brother.
Shanghaiist is amused by this video of a busker playing the flute with his nose!
Bostonist read the rumors that Tom Brady might be Calvin Klein's next panty model, which indicates that he is slowly turning into his supermodel girlfriend, Gisele Bundchen.
Seattlest got excited when former Nirvana drummer and Fighter of Foo Dave Grohl announced his presidential bid.
Gothamist found New Yorkers are proud of their subway system, even if it's got rats in it.
Austinist unveiled their special SXSW coverage minisite, with artist interviews, day party previews, and festival news.

Deji on Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - At the end of the day ...: Hahah! :-) Thanks for the selection!...
Jason Bargas on Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - At the end of the day ...: It's just that easy? Huh. Perhaps I should start taking the pictures....
terry on Eat This: Pola Artisan Cheeses: We also have them available at Hubbell and Hudson in The Woodlands. www.hubbellandhudson.com...
Brittanie on Daily-ist Tuesday: NANOFiction 3.1 reading: Just so you know, I totally know the difference between its the possessive and it's...
vonroach on Daily-ist Tuesday: NANOFiction 3.1 reading: Please, please, please change it's to its in the first sentence. Thanks...