* America hearts William 'Ask a Gay Man' Sledd. Here he responds to accusations that he's the new LonleyGirl15 (who is on the cover of Wired magazine). [Worth Repeating]

* New York debates banning trans-fatty acids from restaurants. DCFUD asks, "Where does this end? If they come after Five Guys next, then my friends, the terrorists have truly won." [DCFUD]

* Wrangling for a compulsory draft. [Tension]

* Here's a review of Anchor Steam. Our verdict: it will get you drunk. [Freewheeling Spirit]

* How Not to be Dreadful holiday manners podcast. Slim pickings. [How Not to be Dreadful]