Skype, the Internet telephone unit of eBay Inc, is planning to launch its service for iPhone users on Tuesday and for BlackBerry in May as part of its effort to expand beyond desktop computers.
Skype has been pushing to make its service work on the most popular advanced phones with an aim to expending its more [...]
Archive for March, 2009
iSkype
Posted in Technology, You Should Know on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Campus Progress Writing Fellowship
Posted in Opportunity on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
CAMPUS PROGRESS WRITING FELLOWSHIP
Campus Progress is currently looking for its first-ever writing fellow. The fellow will be responsible for writing/creating at least one piece a week, attending our weekly editorial meetings (in person or over the phone), and executing other various editorial and organizational tasks. The writing fellow will be asked to create written and [...]
Essence Magazine Open Casting Call
Posted in Opportunity, You Should Know on March 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
ESSENCE MAGAZINE OPEN CASTING CALL
We are looking for women to appear in ESSENCE magazine’s annual denim makeover fashion feature.
If you have a problem finding the perfect pair of jeans to fit your body we want to see you.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TIME: 6 PM to 9 PM
WHERE: ESSENCE MAGAZINE
135 West 50th Street
(between 6th and 7th [...]
Sad to See You Go: Dr. John Hope Franklin
Posted in Influence, Inspiration on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was saddened yesterday to hear of the death of Dr. John Hope Franklin, a great American historian. The following is a brief, but fitting obituary via Gawker:
John Hope Franklin, the author of From Slavery to Freedom and possibly the greatest historian of the black American experience, died Wednesday at the age of 94. He [...]
‘Where the Wild Things Are’ The Movie
Posted in Literature, Memories on March 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
If your childhood took place any time between 1963 and 2009, it’s very likely that you are familiar with the story of Max, the mischevious little boy who dawns a wolf costume and travels to the land of the monstrous “Wild Things”—eventually becoming their king. Where the Wild Things Are was among [...]
‘I like to know what I’m talking about before I speak’
Posted in Quotable, The Obamas on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“On AIG why did you wait days to express that outrage…it took you days to come public with Secretary Geithner and say ‘look, we’re outraged’—why did it take you so long?”—Ed Henry, CNN journalist
“It took us a couple of days because I like to know what I’m talking about before I [...]
mtvU is Looking for VJs/Hosts
Posted in News, Opportunity, You Should Know on March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
MTV is searching for hosts / VJs for our on-campus college network: mtvU. Knowledge of music trivia, music’s major players, music history and the industry is desired. A background in journalism, communications or music is ideal. Must be willing to live in NYC.
We’re seeking fun, outgoing, articulate, spirited people who are either in college or [...]
And the Flyness Award Goes to…Arlo Weiner
Posted in Inspiration on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Meet Arlo Weiner: the flyest little boy I’ve ever seen since THIS photo. Arlo is the son of Max Weiner, the creator of the TV series Mad Men, and is featured in his own GQ photo spread. This kid rocks bow-ties, ascots, fedoras, and top hats on a regular basis, counts Black Sabbath and Bob [...]
You Should Know About ‘The Monocle Weekly’
Posted in Media, News, You Should Know on March 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Tyler Brûlé, Editor-in-Chief, Monocle
Allow me to introduce you to my newest obsession: The Monocle Weekly podcast. Every Sunday after church/brunch and before I head out to go grocery shopping, I rush to my computer to download Monocle magazine’s weekly podcast hosted by its Editor-in-Chief, Tyler Brûlé. Each week, Brûlé is joined by other Monocle editors as well [...]
New Gmail “Undo Send” Feature
Posted in Technology, You Should Know on March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Via Wired:
A new feature for Gmail aims to rid your life of that classic “Oh Shit” e-mail moment.
“Undo Send” puts a five to 10-second hold on all outgoing messages. If you addressed an e-mail to the wrong person, let slip with an embarrassing typo or simply said something you really, really shouldn’t have, Undo Send [...]
