Here are four links which every person especially those in usability should have a look at.

Kim from cre8pc talks about the scary stuff behind website Usability reviews. An accomplished Usability expert, I agree with her on the travails of a Usability reviewer.

You don't need an introduction to Smashing Magazine if you are in the world of Design. Vitaly and Sven discuss 10 usability nightmares you should be aware of. It's a detailed post featuring atleast one site for each night mare.

Chrys Bader of Clever Cookie talks about the best and worst logos of the century. Though not in agreement, it gives a new perspective.

Barbara Krasnoff talks on information week about the download duel she faces while downloading from IBM and Open Office. I am sure you have seen this a 100 times before.