Spanning the Web

Taking you around the Internet for your afternoon enjoyment.

When Republicans cover Dylan: House Republican Policy Committee chairman Thad McCotter posted a spoof of Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” to protest Mike Capuano’s plan to block Congressmen from posting their speeches on YouTube. [YouTube via PolitickerMA]

Giving up goals for God: New England Revolution star Chase Hilgenbrinck is ending his sports career to enter the seminary. [WCVB]

Even less crap in Massachusetts waters: A week after boats were prohibited from dumping waste into Boston Harbor, Cape Cod Bay passed a similar rule. Shellfish and germaphobes rejoice! [Patriot Ledger]

Read the fine print: A gas station in New Hampshire is now selling gas by the half-gallon since its pumps don’t compute gas that’s more than $3.99 per gallon. [WBZ]

And here’s what Bostonista and Chowder have for you.

Superheroes and antiques: Behind the scenes at Boston magazine’s fall fashion shoot.

Tapas overload: We check out Estragon, the South End’s newest tapas spot and competition for our beloved Toro.