Here are some quality links surfed today:

Love the audio plugin information on the KVR site!

Interesting approach on news. (also see the CEO's blog)

Some good design sites:
Eben (in Seattle)
BlueMarble (in Atlanta)
SmartDesign (in NYC, love the Vista packages)
CarbonDesign (in Bothell)
Motivara (in Redmond)

Update: talk about good design, check out Mode (and their blog too)