The Spacey Gracey Review

Meet The New Blog: Mostly Media

Published on 2008-02-15 09:27:00

After nearly three years, it's time to start a new blog that reflects where my interests lie, in the big scheme of thangs. And they lie in all-things-media, particularly as they relate to the South, particulary with southern news media.So here is Mostly Media, where I will no doubt be spending most of my spare time, as if there is such a thing as spare time. Another urban myth!The Spacey Gracey Review will always be my first big blog-love. No question about that. But I know where my blogospheric

SoCon08

Published on 2008-02-09 10:21:00

At SoCon08. Live blogging here. Plenty of photos from last night's dinner and conference at Kennesaw State University.

Day-Lewis' SAG Awards Acceptance Speech

Published on 2008-01-28 10:18:00

When words truly touch the heart...

Facebook and Blockbuster = Total Fucktards

Published on 2008-01-25 18:33:00

I now officially hate not only Andy-Shay, but Blockbuster and Facebook too! Utterly without my permission to either company, Facebook began posting my latest Blockbuster DVD orders, my queue in other words, on my Facebook profile.I can NOT believe they did this without my knowledge nor my consent. Now the whole world is gonna know I ordered the entire first season of Hawaii 5-0 and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.A pox on both their houses. Heads are sooooo gonna roll over there at Facebook, mar

Where I Be At

Published on 2008-01-24 08:36:00

I'm living online mostly over at the polling company, InsiderAdvantage's, new political video site. Check it out, as we're starting to compile all kinds of video clips.Please join Internet News Agency as a Media Contributor, and send in YOUR short video clips from the campaign trail. Or any kinda of breaking news trail for that matter!

Athens Woman Missing. Please Read!

Published on 2008-01-02 08:32:00

ATHENS, Ga -- The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is asking for help in locating 29 year old, Cayle Bywater.Bywater was reported missing on New Year's Eve when a neighbor found her dog running loose near her S. Milledge Ave. home.She was last seen on Saturday and spoke with a family member that same day. Police found her backdoor open. Her purse, wallet, keys, cell phone and car are all still at her residence.Cayle Bywater is described as a white female, 5'3" tall, 113 pounds, with curly

Merry Christmas!

Published on 2007-12-19 07:27:00

Don't send a lame Holiday eCard. Try JibJab Sendables!

At The CNN/YouTube Repug Debate

Published on 2007-11-30 19:33:00

Watching Repugs beat-up on each other was the best New Media time I've had yet. Plenty of vid here. And yeah, given the circumstances YouTube seemed the place to put it all.

Live from the CNN/YouTube Debate Press Room

Published on 2007-11-28 19:22:00

Web 3.0

Published on 2007-11-25 10:09:00

As you've noticed, I'm not blogging much. Not here at least. You can still find me on Peach Pundit for political commentary.Personal blogging is really sooo Web 2.0. I'm moving on to Web 3.0, where you actually get paid for your efforts, and where some are busy growing new media efforts into "micro-media brands" -- such as that dynamic New Media Jim from DC.Others such as the intriguing, always-delightful, longtime ATL blogger, Timothy Moeck and his Atlanta NetSquared, are taking their micro-med

Want to Attend Atlanta Screening?

Published on 2007-11-16 11:53:00

If you would like to attend the Atlanta, red carpet screening November 17th, tomorrow, Saturday, of the upcoming horror thriller, "Somebody Help Me," starring Omarion, Marques Houston, and Brooklyn Sudano (and blog about it maybe?) please contact: keanesli at theconversationgroup dot com. He'll set you up right.

The Alcove With Mark Molaro

Published on 2007-11-16 11:16:00

How do you find compelling new news shows in the clutter of The Information Age? Well, sometimes they find you! In this case, I discovered The Alcove With Mark Molaro via Facebook.I'd joined a Facebook group, Fans of PBS, and Mark Molaro messaged me a personal note about his interview show, which I watch on Blip.tv. Browsing through his interviews, I was delighted to find one with one of my longtime favorite journalists, Maria Hinojosa, speaking here about her horrifying, yet hopeful PBS NOW doc

Things To Do At Social Media Conferences

Published on 2007-11-15 12:14:00

Sit in the back and Twitter, of course. Photo courtesy of Josh's social media conference photos streams.

Executing Social Media Conference Day 1

Published on 2007-11-15 10:57:00

It's not dead yet! From yesterday's presentation, hosted at Coke HQ.

Georgia's Finest Homegrown Announcements

Published on 2007-11-13 11:51:00

Lots of important things to mention this week, so here goes:1.) BlabberMash launches!!!! Yeah! BlabberMash is a video sharing site about dating, sex and relationships from Atlanta's Michael Alvear, also host of HBO's Sex Inspectors. Check out the blazingly frank BlabberMash here.2.) Jeff Haynie and Nolan Wright, local e-entrepreneurs extraordinaire, set loose Appcelerator on to the global economy. It looks just amazing, but a little bit over my techno-smallish head I admit. I am a lot of things,

Hannah Montana - You Are So Grounded

Published on 2007-11-13 08:33:00

Finally, some legal action on the Hannah Montana ticket scam front:Fans of Walt Disney Co.'s "Hannah Montana" TV show were falsely promised access to tickets to live concerts featuring the program's star for joining a paid fan club, according to a copy of a lawsuit provided by lawyers.Full story here. 'Bout time.

Great Georgia Citizen Journalism

Published on 2007-11-09 08:56:00

And a great mashup of old/new media working together to further the (tax dollar boondoggles) story. Don't miss the jumping fish! Not that any self-respecting Mac user would ever have put those things in there, I still like 'em.

Atlanta Bloggers - Local Entrepreneur Needs Your Help

Published on 2007-11-06 11:44:00

This is an interesting situation CL noted today -- a small enterprise, new business (a smoothie shoppe) that needs more customers. Hmmmm, what would you do within social media to drive more traffic to a brick and mortar store with goodies in it?Atlanta bloggers: leave YOUR social media tips and tricks for Bridgette, the owner of the Decatur/Oakhurst shop, on the CL post here. Ones you think that could help her drive foot traffic to her store. Or blog about her. And of course, stop by the store i

Writers' Strike Nearly Causes Severe Injury

Published on 2007-11-05 08:00:00

Yeah, because I almost fell out of bed laughing so hard when I woke-up suddenly to news that Hollywood writers are indeed now striking, leaving TV industry execs to make inane statements about new media such as, "If people can't get their shows on TV, it could send people to the Web to find entertainment there." I swear I am not making that up!Forget writers. TV execs are hilarious just by opening their mouths. Put them on the Big TV. Of course I say, bring it on. The strike. Ain't no unions on

Beware The Giant Halloween Tick

Published on 2007-10-30 10:05:00

I later decided our Halloween door decor wasn't scary enough, so I added a Hillary In '08 button to the mix. I really should warn my dad in case he drops by.

The Power of Activia Advertising

Published on 2007-10-30 09:44:00

In case you wonder just how great the impact of television advertising is on children, of any kind, to any demo, wonder no more. I bought some Dannon Activia yogurt the other day, since any mode of modern living, other than lying in my preferred vegetative state on a beach, tends to annoy my delicate innards. This new dairy product, in the TV ads, promised great things for one's GI system. As soon as my seven-year old saw something new in our refrigerator, she reached for a carton and said, 'Hey

Georgia Political Podcast #14

Published on 2007-10-29 12:34:00

Episode 14: Georgia's Drought, Genarlow Wilson, Presidential Race, Senate Race. Thanks Rusty and Amber!

Comcast Wants To Be First In Evil Empire Race

Published on 2007-10-29 09:42:00

Not only is Comcast, our local cable provider and ISP to many, slowing traffic along their tubes, they're also geared to fire employees who talk about what they're up to. So of course the techno-geeks are talking! Good for them. And at least one reason to be glad you stuck with Bellsouth. From Ars Technica:Ars has heard from multiple Comcast employees since the story broke, and they're all telling us the same thing. They're supposed to tell customers asking whether Comcast limits access to BitTo

Working Hard To Coalesce The Georgia Blogosphere: Georgia Blog Carnival #21

Published on 2007-10-26 11:02:00

With a hell of a lot of hard pro-bono work, Rusty Tanton somehow managed to wrap-up the increasingly vibrant, comprehensive Georgia blogosphere for the last two weeks. Rusty tackled the crazy job so well, he should keep at it! Take some time to browse the best of the local blogosphere with Georgia Blog Carnival #21. And thank Rusty for hosting too when you have a sec.

Slim Chance To Host Spam & Grits Friday

Published on 2007-10-25 09:51:00

In what promises to be a stunning showcase of fine Atlanta music throughout the ages, James Kelly will guest host WRFG's Spam & Grits show on Friday night from 8-10pm. No one knows country, cracker-roots music better'n James, a.k.a Slim Chance of longtime Atlanta honky tonkin' band, Slim Chance and the Convicts... and of numerous other ventures and pursuits to benefit humanity. Says Slim:This show will feature only music by alt. country, folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, and various artists from