Link: UX lessons from Angry Birds

Angry Birds is one of the most successful games out there right now - consuming millions of hours worldwide every day. What have they got right? This article tears down the user experience and explains Why Angry Birds is so successful and popular. It's a thorough and thought-provoking look into the sorts of things that make up a truly engaging user experience.

Link: A signature cadence

Too many websites (and applications) are soul-less, corporate entities that treat you like just another number.

Rands' article: A signature cadence shows how a human tone can make a big difference in how we view a site. Even tiny details like the copyright wording can help make an overall impression that you are actually a bunch of real people. I think we need more of that.