Rex: "In other words, it’s not the “medium” of print that’s dying. It’s the business model of daily newspapers and mass-market magazines that is bringing down the “traditional” and big brands of print media. And in another other word, the “institution of journalism” and the “institution of the general-interest daily newspaper as we now know it” are not one and the same."

In a nutshell: two wrongs don't make a right. h/t to Ed for the link.

Interesting "back of the napkin" look at health insurance reform. h/t to Ed Cone for the link.

Foothills Brewery is hosting an Oktoberfest Celebration on September 12. They're raising money for two charities with fantastic names: Save the Tatas and Pints for Prostates.

The Chicago Transportation Authority allowed consumers to give feedback by writing comments in chalk on a huge "street chalkboard."