And so it is time for the weekly look at whatever caught my eye around the blogosphere this week. Or that I remember to keep the link to. A week's a long time in the blogosphere. Before that, don't forget the Caption Contest, which will remain open until I remember to close it, which should be Monday if the Outlook reminder function is working.

Pride of place this week goes to Adam's announcement that he is giving up blogging. For all those interested in China, Adam has been a key resource as well as being interesting and thoughtful, irrespective of whether you agree with him or not. He will be sorely missed.

Elsewhere there was plenty to go on with. Bill discovered an interesting, if disturbing, use of Barbie heads. You really need to read the comments on this one too. Iowahawk has photographic proof of an unreported civic disturbance. Helen got a haircut. Not so interesting? Maybe you should read it first and then decide. Giles rediscovers marmelade, all the while covering English history and current events at the same time (scroll down to "Breakfast").

As far too often happens, some in the blogosphere take the whole thing far too seriously. Kate looks at blogging as a form of "new media" and how it compares to journalism, although Functional Ambivalent has an interesting case why why Big Media should be scared of blogs. As is usual, Ilyka brings some common sense to the whole thing, while also talking about stupid white men. Appropriately Physics Geek has an obituary for someone close to us all. It also appears Munu may be gaining a future President of the USA in the ranks. The world domination plans continue apace.

In the looking back department I bring you two entries. Tennessee Ruck remembers SARS, a year ago this week. And Emma remembers some heroes who will never be forgotten.

Last but by no means least is the setting up of a new blog following the unfolding Oil-for-Food (UNSCAM) Scandal. There is information in the About post, and this is an issue that will continue to represent what is good about blogging. Persistence and determination. If you are new to the whole scandal or want to keep up with developments, keep your eye on this blog.