It’s been a while since I posted anything.  I took the entire Thanksgiving weekend off of participating in social media of any sort, including my blog.  I posted approximatly 3 Twitter updates all weekend.  It was a nice break, but now I’m back.  Here are the latest thoughts and links from the world at large.

• If you ever wondered how not to write an about us for your website, check out the CIA’s HR page for details.
• Alexis posted this wonderful looking recipe for Corn and Chayote Soup.  I may make it this week and let you know the results.
• Ana Marie Cox posts a letter she received and her response.  I do hold out some hope for future generations. Read more…
  

I don’t usually devote entire posts to a single link, but as November 4th approaches I think everyone should read Tim O’Reilly’s Endorsement of Barack Obama.  If you don’t know who Tim O’Reilly is, he is one of the most influencial people in the technology business.  His company, O’Reilly Media, is the most respected publisher of books on technology.   His endorsement reflects his interests, but is a wonderful argument as to why Barack Obama may not solve all of our problems but is the best choice to get us started in the right direction.

As I continue my adventures with Twitter, I have focused a fair amount of my following on fellow Minnesotans.  Due to this, I have slowly amassed a collection of blogs either written by a Minnesotan or are written about Minnesota.  Here is a rundown of these blogs and a few thoughts.

• Lazy Lightning - This blog is written by a South Metro Resident Bill Roehl.  It focuses on a variety of subjects regarding the Southern Metro.  Some of Bill’s best posts in my opinion are his restaurant reviews which are a great source for those looking to try some new eats.
• Erik Michael Photography - This is a photo blog published by one of my college friends.  He is a great outdoor and motor sports photographer and though he publishes infrequently, it is always worth the wait.

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Sorry for neglecting the three of you that visit, I’m trying not to write about politics and it’s about all I have followed in the last two weeks.  Hopefully I’ll come up with something while driving around for work today.  In the mean time here are a few random observations from the Interwebs.

Why would EA put such invasive DRM on Spore?  This will only limit sales, and result in mass pirating.

I got mentioned on Scoble’s blog due to a comment I left on Twitter.

Everyone is freaking out about the recent poll numbers, haven’t they heard of a convention bounce?  (Sorry couldn’t resist)

I recently purchased a pro account on Flickr, check out my photostream for some great photos from Montana.

I’m working on a new theme for the site.  It’s going to be a lot cleaner and lighter.  I’m working on it in an attempt to develop my wordpress skills more than anything so it may be awhile before it’s ready for primetime.

Paradise Unpaved | Franke James

Lovely illustrated story about changing a hot, dry, bland, and environmentally unfriendly driveway into a lush paradise.

Okay I’m going overboard but check it out.

Ask the Readers: Should I Chase Higher Interest Rates? ∞ Get Rich Slowly.

Interesting post regarding looking for the best savings rate at various banks.  I think it’s fairly common sense for most people. The best information is toward the bottom of the post where JD lists the best interest rates at well known banks.  Good information if you are looking to open a new savings account.

This article deserves it’s own mention for anyone who thinks that this counties anti-terrorism policies are logical.  http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2008/07/homeland_securi_2.html.

Please check out my shared items feed from google reader.  I have the last 10 items in my footer but you can always check out my entire list at http://www.google.com/reader/shared/18055001078653007870.

Via Kottke.org

The Atlanta Monthly dropped their pay wall.  Yet another great writing establishment to realize that traffic is important.  Just a quick scan brought me to this article.  Which takes a look back at the myths of the diamond business.

Now if only I could find a woman who would agree with me that diamonds are not nearly as great as common wisdom says they are.

Omar Bin Laden, Osama Bin Laden’s son, warranted a piece by CNN.  I had no idea that Bin Laden had a son (not that it should have surprised me), let alone that is son does not support his fathers terrorist tactics.  I really liked his quote “Before they call it war; now they call it terrorism.”  The sad thing is the majority of  American’s don’t have an idea what he is talking about.