1. Benedict’s encyclical is out. It’s on a topic of wider interest than just the catholic faithful … public charity.
  2. Rot and the modern state.
  3. A supporter of Mr Obama’s non-statements/non-action regarding Iran is not so appreciative of his error regarding Honduras. A non-supporter wonders what the heck he’s considering regarding Iran.
  4. Obama in Moscow. More here.
  5. Pro-choice and reality.
  6. On Ms Neda the Iranian martyr and a question. Why were all the pictures cropped? Who did that? Why?
  7. Cycling and pain … a very scientific (heh) explanation.
  8. Evolution and a number.
  9. Getting the music right.
  10. On the Ms Palin stepping down kerfuffle.