The midrange speedlite EX430 seems pretty good for most things.
As for ring flashes I've not looked at that particular model, but remember some just have LED's rather than proper flash tubes - so be sure to check that out!
Canon EOS 5DmkII + BG-E6 + Canon EOS 40D + BG-E2N + Canon EOS 33
Canon 17-40 F/4L
USM + Canon 24-70 F/2.8L
USM + Canon 28mm F/1.8 USM + Canon 70-200 F/2.8L
USM IS + Canon 85mm F/1.8 USM
Canon Speedlite 580EX II + Canon Speedlite 540EZ + 2 x Nikon SB-80DX
Cactus V2s Wireless Trigger - 5 x
Cactus V2s Wireless Reciever