Monday morning roundup

North Sulawesi embraces its Jewish community.

Cohen on Palin on Michelle O.

I would tell this guy to shove it, but Miss Manners, far too polite for that, says it more tactfully. As for the second letter... I usually think it's rude to bring stuff without coordinating with the organizer(s), but in that situation, it seems more than appropriate and I'm not sure what the letter writer's problem is (neither does Miss Manners).

I should get with the times and use the products in my pantry rather than buying more, but it's more complicated when those products entail planning (and often soaking).