The weekend approaches. I've done more tinkering with the sidebar to sort out the various links. There's a lot there. So as a service I'm going to pick out some favourites from the last few days from some of the blogs I read regularly. I recommend them all.

The always thoughtful Andres Gentry talks about small ideas.
Asian Labour News is a must read for anyone interested in real working conditions in this region, rather than the hype. Stephen filters various articles on the subject.
See how a paratrooper celebrates St. Pat's day.
Adam and I have agreed to disagree this week on France's naval exercises with China.
Da Goddess is moving.
Iowahawk breaks the latest news in Rio Bravo.
Conrad brings us news on life, if that's what it can be called, in North Korea.
Shaky combines his two loves: Photoshop and Red Bull.
Tim Blair points out another piece of ABC hypocrisy.
We knew it. Pixy is a super-hero too.
Helen adapts to Life Number 6 in the Old Dart.
Jim introduces the world to Tiffani.

There are plenty more good blogs over there. Do yourself a favour - once you've read every entry I've ever written, go and check some of them out, too.

Just tell 'em Simon sent you!