2. The New York Observer did an articleabout the end of blogging. It included the requisite # of quotes from Nick Denton, as well as press for his new Gawker design (which, it needs to be pointed out, actually has yet to launch). I read the article on my iPhone this am and was thinking so many things, like how this was such a non-story who’s only purpose was for traffic, or maybe a nod to the NYO’s much desired relevancy in the NYC online media jungle; how the only people I could stomach in the entire article were Lock and Choire; how the disclaimer at the bottom mentioned how the earlier version didn’t include Dan Abrams (who called that favor in?); and, how the lack of women would really piss off Sklar. Then! Holy Moly! Chris Rovzar totally read my mind and made these thoughts of mine all neat and tidy in NY Mag: [Rumors of Blogs’ Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated!] (thanks Chris!) 

Check out full list here: [Rachelle’s Reading List, Wednesday, Feb 2nd, 2011]