1. CAPER (organization) – This organization represents radio and television stations in Argentina.
2. Whey cheese – This cheese is made from the whey leftover after the making of other cheese.
3. Breakfast News – A news program that ran from 1989-2000 on the BBC.
4. Factor T – A book that explores the eternal tragedy of humanity.
5. Disco Polo – A genre of music derived from folk tunes and italo disco.

• 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.
• Via Kottke.  Photography is for Jerkoffs funny but definitely not safe for work.
• I believe I’ve mentioned Margaret and Helen before, but as long as the two of them continue to write I’ll keep linking.  Margaret’s last post is great, but her Thanksgiving letter to her family deserves a gold star.  Here is an actual thought; this is why the Internet is great, where else can a couple of wise old ladies be heard by thousands of people, we all need to get our grandparents a blog.
• In case you wondered, the Timberwolves do have a playbook and it supposedly contains 75 plays.  I’m not sure if this includes out of bounds plays or not but either way this is further proof Randy Whittman is insane.
• I went out to moto-i on the Friday after Thanksgiving.  It was a great experience, really good food and the sake is as good as advertised.  The atmosphere was more bar like than expected but I still give it my recommendation.
• Finally, a zoo in Japan discovered something any 15 year old who lives on a farm would know.  You can’t mate two polar bears of the same sex.  It’s just not possible.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.  Remember to avoid the stores at all costs for the next three weeks, and if you are traveling for the holidays be safe.

• 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.
• Girl Friday – The tag line is “Confessions of a Minneapolis Concierge.”  Posts about restaurants, style, and events.  Sometimes off topic and always entertaining.
• Growing Communities of Scientists – Blog written by a teacher at a Minneapolis High School who is working on creating a Linux Thin Client computer lab for his science class room.  I’m currently working with him to get the project up and running.
• Just a Cool Cat – A blog by a St. Paul resident, I have not been subscribed to it for very long, but this post alone made me add it to my feed list.
• Meg’s Single Step - MegCanada is one of my favorite twitter users.
• Minneapolis Met Blog - Locally focused news by local bloggers.  Good source for local events and opinion.
• Mmmmm, Dinner – Kassie’s recipes have been starred numerous times in Google Reader, unfortunately I have yet to try them.  They do look wonderful though.
• MN Headhunter – Local jobs and job tips.
• MOA Blog – Discovered this blog recently. Interesting tidbits about the Mall of America.  Even if I avoid the MOA as much as possible it is fun to read an obsessive visitors take.
• Overheard In Minneapolis – A site cataloging odd things overheard in Minneapolis.  Subscribe and increase your laugher quota for the day.
• Swirlspice - Another wonderful Twitter user who I find intelligent, informative, and sometimes hysterically funny.  @swirlspice
• The Deets – Another Minneapolis blog I just subscribed to.  Interesting so far and I expect it to continue.
• The Waiting Line – Generally a photo blog.  Wr3n is another of my favorite twitterers.
• This is Why I love Minneapolis – It’s all in the name, interesting tidbits and news from Minneapolis and sometimes St. Paul.
• Twin City Sidewalks – A blog talking about and photographing sidewalks.  More interesting than you think.

I should also mention the Star Tribune’s Timberwolves blog and also Twins Fix.  They are currently the only sports blogs I follow, but as the NBA and MLB seasons get into full swing I will be searching out additional sites.

So now you have my current Minnesota reading list.  Feel free to share any other Minnesota blogs that you read in the comments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.