Links from Friday, February 20, 2009 to Monday, February 23, 2009

by Adam Kuban

  • ReadyMade magazine faces makeover in Iowa [SF Chronicle]
    “The move raises the question of how the change will affect ReadyMade's hip editorial sensibilities. The magazine was part of the Urban Ore/East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse neighborhood that surrounded it; its editors were talking about sustainability issues before sustainability was cool. Fans are concerned that it will take on the more traditional, Midwestern tenor of its corporate siblings when it is headquartered in Iowa. ¶ But does the geography of a publication even matter in the digital age when many people work from home—be it from Berkeley, Des Moines or Reno?” [My guess is that yes, the move will damage ReadyMade. Meredith might as well close it now before it starts sucking.]
    Delicious tags: ReadyMade magazines journalism SFChronicle business
  • Mint cars on demand [MUG]
    "Gas and E-ZPass are included, as are 180 free miles per day (careful after that—a very serious 40¢ to 50¢ applies per mile)…. By going to their offices (127 West 24th) and showing them your Zipcar card, they'll waive the annual $25 fee. And from now through June 1, economy car rentals M-Th, 8-5, are just $2 an hour. Day rates are $65-$95." [This might be a good alternative to Zipcar for weekday food expeditions—not that I ever go on any. And it's certainly cheaper. Very nice.]
    Delicious tags: cars carsharing Mint MUG