Some Coffee Reading

A few links noted in passing:

- The Obama win might point the way to [understanding why people value print](http://www.subtraction.com/2008/11/05/prints-not-dead) - CMP is looking at [cutting back resources at its property magazines](http://privatefraser.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/property-slump/). I spent a decade competing against [Property Week](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Property_Week "Property Week"), but this can’t help but make me feel awful for them.  - Joanna Geary has kicked off a fascinating debate on the[ relationship between news and journalists, and the skills involved](http://www.joannageary.com/2008/10/28/quick-incoherent-thought-2-why-most-news-doesnt-need-journos/).