Today's Must-Have (thanks legalmoose)

This is something that I've just got to get...

Great surprise...I'm an Asian country

You're Thailand!

Calmer and more staunchly independent than almost all those around you, you have a long history of rising above adversity.  Recent adversity has led to questions about your sexual promiscuity and the threat of disease, but you still manage to attract a number of tourists and admirers.  And despite any setbacks, you can really cook a good meal whenever it's called for.  Good enough to make people cry.

Take the Country Quiz at the Blue Pyramid

Rabbi Lionel Blue and Thought for the Day

One of my favourite presenters of Radio 4's Today program slot "Thought for the Day" is Rabbi Lionel Blue. He has a wonderful, fruity (no pun) voice, and always leaves you with a smile. He takes his religion seriously, but it lies lightly on his shoulders.

This one is a particular favourite, first broadcast last week. Here's the Real Player link.

If you don't have Real Player, or would rather forego the pleasure of listening to Rabbi Lionel's voice, here is the text link.

Especially in these times of internecine warfare in the Anglican Communion, his words are pearls. Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest.

One hundred years ago

...someone had anticipated Star Trek's most famous episode. Read it and see if you don't agree.