I experienced my first proper whisky tasting at Tales of the Cocktail in 2008. As I recall, the tasting mat featured six Maccallans, and they were excellent. Two other very important points: F. Paul Pacult of The Spirit Journal fame led the tasting, and it took place at 10 AM. That’s what I call a baptism by fire. This year’s Tales of the Cocktail is happening right now, and I wish I could be there! Twitter makes it both super fun, and utter misery to miss out, since so many people I follow are lighting up the ‘tubes with their…
Category: Announcements
Macworld Review: NetUse Traffic Monitor
Posted in Announcements, and General Store
You’ll be seeing several short reviews from me over at Macworld.com. NetUse Traffic Monitor keeps track of Internet usage on your local network.
App Store Pundit Reviews Apple’s Podcasts App
Posted in Announcements, General Store, Podcasting, and Pods and Presos
If you follow Apple at all, AND care about podcasts, you probably know about the new Podcasts app for iOS devices. I took it for a spin on the latest episode of App Store Pundit. Did I like it? You’ll have to listen to find out. Don’t you hate when people write promo copy like that?
App Store Pundit Returns
Posted in Announcements, and Pods and Presos
My iOS review podcast, App Store Pundit, is back! I posted the first new review last night, with lots more to come. If you have suggestions for apps to review, leave a comment on the site, like the Facebook page, or drop me a line. App Store Pundit is a short audio podcast, providing quick reviews of paid and free iOS-compatible apps. I focus on app features, interface, cost, and “gee whiz” factor. I also let you know whether the app is accessible using iOS’ VoiceOver. The idea is to give listeners a comprehensive mainstream review with added information that…
My Newest Thing: SXSW Panel Moderator
Posted in Announcements, and New Media and Tech
My friend and fellow podcaster, Matt Edwards asked me to join a panel he’s on at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive conference. I’ll be moderating a session called IRL: Improving Communities with Social Media. It’s always nice to be asked, but it’s even nicer this time because I have a lot of passion for the idea of real community; the kind that exists outside the structures of social media, and the kind that can be strengthened by access to online tools. I’m sure I’ll have more to say about our panel and the other participants as SXSW draws closer,…
Shelly Serves on the MacJury
Posted in Announcements, and Pods and Presos
Chuck Joiner invited me to join his MacJury panel for a podcast about the iPhone 3G S. Beware, I almost sound like a fangirl.
Take a First Look at Skype for iPhone
Posted in Announcements, and Pods and Presos
Time to give one of my own podcasts a plug. I’ve just recorded a quick overview of the new Skype for iPhone app on the App Store Pundit podcast. Download it or stream it, and let me know what you think of the show and of Skype for iPhone. I’m crowd-sourcing a full-fledged review for the next show.
Austin Social Media 100
Posted in Announcements, New Media and Tech, Podcasting, and Random Personal Nonsense
I just learned that I’m listed in the Austin Social Media 100, in the tech category. I can’t say that I know much about this set of rankings, but I’m flattered to be included. I’m also mining the rest of the list for fun and interesting people to follow on Twitter or elsewhere.
Busy Podcast Weekend
Posted in Announcements, and Podcasting
Lately I’ve found that Saturday and Sunday afternoons are podcast prime time. I posted two shows this weekend, so go out and get em if you want em. Shelly’s Podcast Ninja Wheelie Time App Store Pundit Episode 5 Reviews SushiTime, Zenbe Lists, US Citizenship
Blogging in New Orlenas
Posted in Announcements, and Cocktails and Spirits
This week, I won’t be so much blogging against social media orthodoxy, or political silliness as I will be blogging for the pure joy of doing it. I’m attending Tales of the Cocktail this week in New Orleans. I’ll be filing dispatches for The Spirit World on all things booze-y, and sending observations here, too.