Wednesday evening---just kidding, morning--roundup

I will really, truly miss Nora Ephron.

China's microblogger revolution.

The primary issue surrounding cooking oil theft is the impact on local business, but do take a minute to think about the fact that the refined product is used for livestock feed. Have you considered vegetarianism lately?

The Pentagon celebrates the end of DADT.

Oreos (which, by the way, are vegan) just became fabulous. Which is not to say that I recommend consuming them.