Bill Slawski wrote about Google Personalization Methods. The lowdown is that Google is building profiles of users based on dozens of web activities to which they're privvy (through ads and apps and searches and more). This data is being used to improve you search experience (which in the SEO world also translates to reducing our spam efficacy).
Todd's right about GUIs; I'm not sure why this still isn't second nature. I can't remember the last executive I saw arriving to a meeting in a beat-up Honda CRV from 1992.
One of the most popular blogs on the web Blogoscoped has a list of 10 blog writing recommendations that are basic but very solid.
I'm going to Pubcon Aaron's going to Pubcon Jeff & Jane (who've never been to an industry event before) are going to Pubcon. You should go to. It's only $489!
Jim's got an impressive team - bravo! I hope we can replicate his level of his success.
I sent this to Mystery Guest early this week and made her day. Save it for when you're in the doghouse.
If you do enjoy roundup-style posts I personally think Lisa Barone is doing a bang-up job. I would totally hire her away if it wasn't for the nasty non-compete clauses I've heard about.