Darren Rowse of ProBlogger fame makes a good point, and one that most bloggers agree with. Opening links in the existing window rather than a new window is less intrusive and a more intuitive solution to the question.
Location based, or presence applications are a valuable addition to any web worker – try them out and see how they can benefit your needs to find local events and resources.
If you are looking for some good articles on Personal Branding, check out Dan Schawbel’s Personal Branding Blog – here he profiles a few good links.
Interested in why you should deploy IPv6 earlier rather than later? Check out Chris Avis’ webcast on the topic (see post for details)..