Stewart and Colbert Kicked Ass in Washington National Mall Today


Due to my overseas trip, I wasn’t able to attend the rally, but I monitored the event from satellite dish here in Tehran with friends via various channels. From the TV and various reports sent to me by friends on the foot there, it looks like there were about 250,000 people attended the Rally.

I think both Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert did a great job to unite the American people. However, when I turned the channel to Fox News, all they were talking about was the color of people that were there…and how many of which………How pathetic that they want to “undo” the commaraderie that was created today. Read more of this post

Rally to Restore Sanity fans Tweeting their journey to Washington D.C. National Mall

Just as the sun begins to rise in Washington D.C., the Twittersphere is buzzing with Tweets from people who already are on the National Mall or are making their way to Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s “Rally to Restore Sanity.”

While the official event doesn’t start until noon today, people are claiming their spots as early as possible in anticipation of large crowds.

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Job Openings around Washington, D.C. – Oct 29, 2010

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Content Sales Representative: YellowBrix provides current awareness news and business intelligence services to Fortune 1,000 companies, corporations, associations and government entities. We seek a Content Sales Executive to sell information products and services to managers, directors, VPs and C-level executives. Established lead generation programs drive sales funnel activity, however self-generated lead prospecting and cold calling is required. Reports to the Director of Sales. More than 3 years of new sales experience required. Must have a background selling either news/content, publishing products, newsletters or market research products. Salary $45k-$60k pending experience, total comp ranges from $75k-$100k or more based on effort. Read more of this post

How much eight popular degrees pay?

For those curious about the average pay that comes with different bachelor’s degrees, we count down some of the most popular degrees from highest to lowest. The results may surprise you.

Source: Mid-career salary statistics from Payscale’s 2010-2011 College Salary Report.

Study Finance, Earn $91,500

While it may pale in comparison to petroleum engineers, who earn a whopping $157,000, finance graduates with a bachelor’s degree still do quite well, earning an average mid-career salary of $91,500. Typical finance careers include financial planners, bankers, and stockbrokers. Read more of this post

Most Awesome Restaurants in Washington D.C.

Washington, DC restaurants are fast catching up with their counterparts in cities like Los Angeles and New York. In recent years, Washington has played host to James Beard award winners, a season of Top Chef, Michelin stars galore and of course, the most powerful diners in the world, President and First Lady Obama.

Because everyone seems to enjoy something different, the following Top 10 Washington D.C. restaurant list focuses on variety, offering a little something for everyone.

1789

Long regarded as one of the most romantic and traditional restaurants in DC, it’s one of the few in the country that still requires that gentlemen don a blazer for dinner (don’t worry, they’ll loan you one if necessary). Located just outside the gates of Georgetown University, this romantic haven has played host to countless proposals, special occasion dinners and anniversaries alike. Order the lamb, the restaurant’s most well-known dish. Read more of this post

Job Openings around Washington, D.C. – Oct 27, 2010

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Payroll Administrator - This HireStrategy client in Vienna is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team. Qualified candidates will be able to compute and disburse wages and salaries, deductions, taxes and other withholdings utilizing ADP software. Other duties to include post payroll data, prepare routine reports and/or payments to government agencies, insurance companies and others; process and track leave balances and post all entries to general ledger as required. A Bachelor’s degree is required as well as 5-7 years of payroll experience. If interested, please submit your resume to gtrionfo@hirestrategy.com or click here to apply. Read more of this post

Cuba Libre’s Old World Service Shines

Walking into Washington’s Cuba Libre, expectations were high for this small chain restaurant. The open-air courtyard, while a bit Disneyesque, creates a real dining experience, successfully transporting guests to another time and place. Balconies and stucco facades, tropical plants and colors and Latino sounds will likely create a welcome respite in the dead of a Washington winter.

At Guillermo Pernot’s Cuba Libre, the service is what shines—welcome to Old World hospitality that hits the right note from start to finish. The dining room is highly organized and there isn’t a moment when the staff has a blasé attitude about serving customers. The management has truly created an experience where guests feel welcome.. I couldn’t help but wonder why every restaurant is not managed like this: seriously with precision. I had almost forgotten what great service was like, long before the days of celebrity chefs and haughty servers who begrudgingly serve your meal with an extra helping of condescension. Let’s hope they keep it up. Read more of this post

Jon Stewart’s “Rally to Restore Sanity” in Washington, D.C. Gone Global

The Jon Stewart’s “Rally to Restore Sanity” has found a foothold internationally, and is sparking similar minded events from Paris to Mt. Everest, reports the Christian Science Monitor.

Stewart’s rally, which will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., October 30 is an attempt to try to turn the temperature down on America’s political rhetoric, which has become dangerously overheated in the eyes of the comedian. The appeal to our better angels has struck a cord with a lot of disaffected citizens who feel like their voices aren’t being heard above the din.

It looks like everyone all over the world is getting excited over this rally. I have been randomly seeing the buzz about it on several online French and Spanish media as well. Read more of this post

5 Awesome Keyboards to Awesomize Your Boring Desk

1. Art Lebedev Optimus Maximus

Let’s get one thing straight: The Optimus Maximus is not just a keyboard, it’s a work of art. From Russian design studio Art Lebedev, it certainly has a work-of-art price tag — a cool $2,400.

You’re not just paying for instant geek credibility (although that comes standard), but near-limitless customization. Each of the keyboard’s 113 keys is a tiny, programmable OLED display. Read more of this post

Job Openings around Washington, D.C. – Oct 25, 2010

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Public Relations Manager -
Vocus is seeking a talented PR Manager responsible for developing and executing public relations programs, including traditional media relations and social media. The PR Manager develops and maintains strong relationships with key influencers, such as journalists, bloggers and the social media community in order to contribute to the market conversation, raise awareness and facilitate sales. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues on the product marketing, SEO and marketing communications development and marketing communications teams in order to create cohesive and consistent communications program. Read more of this post

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