Texas executes man convicted in 1998 double murder June 23, 2011 – Wow, I hadn’t even heard, or seen this in local news. Whatever you think about the death penalty, the idea that we here in Texas have escalated our executions to the point that they don’t even warrant a cursory news story is a little disturbing.
Shelly's Web of Wonder Posts
All the Cool Kids Use Tweeter [Politics] June 21, 2011 Closing Time for the North Loop Parlor [Show Preview] June 21, 2011 – Mourning. How I became a reality show dupe June 21, 2011 – This sort of thing is why I hate the world. Even This Terrifying Texan Armadillo Can't Stand the Heat June 21, 2011 – Yes, there is a drought in Texas. Nocera vs Sorkin, Bank Capital Edition June 21, 2011 Portland an 'OK' city for young adults June 21, 2011 – I so love local boosterism. Take THAT, Portland. You SUCK. We’re AWESOME. I know where…
The triumph of business-class America June 20, 2011
Franklin BBQ Wins Coveted Bon Appetit Nod June 17, 2011 – Oh great. Now I’ll NEVER get in there.
Austin-based Obisidan Software acquired June 17, 2011 – Co-founded by an old friend. Congratulations, Rob. Politico Explores Talk Radio's Pay-For-Play Practices June 16, 2011 – Conservative hosts take money from right-wing advocacy groups. That was news to me, and the Politico article is worth reading, but this CJR piece flushes out a couple of interesting points about the overall political media landscape. Father's Day presents: Do Americans buy more expensive gifts for Father's Day or Mother's Day? – By Annie Lowrey – Slate Magazine June 16, 2011 – I think the better question would be: which holiday is a bigger…
Become a Mobile Food Sleuth with Food Truck Follower June 16, 2011 – I am a fan of the food trailers. But I shared this primarily because it’s the only instance I can recall of an Android-FIRST app. I suddenly feel disadvantaged and/or oppressed. /whine Become a Mobile Food Sleuth with Food Truck Follower June 16, 2011 – I am a fan of the food trailers. But I shared this primarily because it’s the only instance I can recall of an Android-FIRST app. I suddenly feel disadvantaged and/or oppressed. /whine A conversation with Fake Criterions’ creator June 16, 2011 Commentary,…
Lessons We’re Learning Riding Mass Transit June 10, 2011 Why do liberals hate freedom so much? June 15, 2011 BBC develops iPhone app for its reporters June 15, 2011 – Cool.
Drinks: MIX Goes Local To Celebrate Texas Cocktails Friday June 14, 2011 Michele Bachmann Announces Her Presidential Campaign During CNN Debate June 13, 2011 – Doesn’t this provide a crystal clear example of how silly our reporting on the launch of presidential campaigns has become? She was PARTICIPATING IN the DEBATE when she announced she was RUNNING. The candidates make up milestones to get covered, and the media just has to stamp the passports
Whole Foods Spoofed in Rap Video June 13, 2011
Trader Tiki, Painkiller NY Change Names June 10, 2011 mah inside voice! June 10, 2011 Austin’s fireworks display canceled because of drought June 10, 2011 – 🙁