• NYTimes decides bourbon is finally coming into its own [NYTimes]
• McD takes control of those 4 naughty Japanese franchises [Tribune]
• Supersleazy Texas oilman sentenced on oil-for-food corruption [TPA]
• Crazy lady Alex Witchel reminisces about Gene & Georgetti [NYTimes]
• Despite efforts, transfat bans sitting idle (like its consumers) [AP]