I like to think I’m fairly in the know when it comes to Chicago media, but I was at the DIY Trunk Show on Saturday when I first learned of the Chicago Independent Radio Project. (Those event tables pull me in every time.)
I figured that if I had never heard of it, you may not have either. So here’s an interview with Mary Nisi, a CHIRP board member.
What are your thoughts on the project? Do you think it’s a good idea? Do you think it will work?
Another great interview, this time by Patrick Thornton of BeatBlogging.
Patrick asked some really good questions, including some from his Twitter followers. Topics discussed include:
– What kinds of Tweets are the most popular?
– How do newsroom staffers feel about social media and the Colonel?
– Why is it important for news organizations to interact with users?
Anyway, please let me know what you think. If I sound like a complete idiot, please let me know. (I mean, I hope I don’t!)
Hey, folks. Figured I’d give you a heads-up: I’ve been spending a lot of time on my new site, Old Media, New Tricks, and not too much time on DanielHonigman.com.
I’ll still post here from time to time, but until I get into a rhythm over there and get it up to speed, you can always follow me on Twitter or read my stuff on CigarJack.
I’d listened to the Capture the Conversation podcast before, so I was more than happy to do this. Jason’s a great interviewer.
You can listen to it here. Enjoy!
You heard it here. Old Media, New Tricks is a new blog Rob Quigley and I have started, where we will share some of the new media tricks we’ve learned while doing our jobs.
Check it out!
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Brand: Alec Bradley
Line: Trilogy Authentic Corojo
Vitola: Torpedo (6 1/8 x 52)
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Costa Rican
Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican, Mexican
Body: Medium
Strength: Medium
Box Price: $81.95/box of 20
(This is the second of three reviews for Alec Bradley’s Trilogy line of cigars: the Native Cameroon, the Authentic Corojo and the Exotic Maduro.)
Last week, I reviewed the Alec Bradley Trilogy Native Cameroon, and I was impressed, but not blown away. I figured I’d wait a little bit before I reviewed this one.
The Alec Bradley Trilogy Authentic Corojo has a stellar prelight scent: cocoa with hints of hay and leather. The several sticks I tried had good draws, and — call me crazy — but do you know when a cigar just feels good in your hand? This one did. There were a couple of veins in the wrapper, but the Corojo is pretty smooth.
About an inch in, I got walloped by even more cocoa and leather, and about halfway in I got even more spice. Not too peppery, but a steady, subtle spice. It was good.
The Corojo produces nearly white ash, but it’s quite flaky. However, I didn’t experience any of the burn issues Brian at Stogie Review had almost a year ago.
Verdict: Exceptional cigar for the price. I’d smoke this one again, for sure, and you should give it a try.
(Note: This review originally appeared on CigarJack.)