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 [...]
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iSkype
Posted in Technology, You Should Know on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Obama’s Irish Heritage
Posted in Quotable, The Obamas, You Should Know on March 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Via The Huffington Post:
“Obama embraces his Irish heritage (his his great-great-great-grandfather Falmouth Kearney was from the [Irish] village of Moneygall)…”
Well, then. If they’re gonna take it that far back, maybe I need to be doing some geneaological research to locate my Irish kinfolk. It’ll be like Roots all over again! Lol!
But anyway, I love St. Patrick’s Day [...]
Please Be Seated
Posted in Opinions, You Should Know on March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg suggesting today that there may be an opening on the bench in the near future , I decided to post a Facebook note that my good friend Christian Nwachukwu, Jr. wrote recently that includes a list of his wishes/predictions for who President Obama should tap to fill [...]
FedEx Office Free Resume Printing Day
Posted in No-Buy Month, Opportunity, You Should Know on March 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
FedEx Office (formerly FedEx Kinko’s), an operating company of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), plans to offer its printing services in an effort to help job seekers across the nation. The company will host “FedEx Office Free Resume Printing Day” on March 10, 2009, offering to print up to 25 copies of each customer’s resume for [...]
The White House Internship Program
Posted in Opportunity, You Should Know on March 5, 2009 | 2 Comments »
THE WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthening their understanding of the Executive Office and preparing them for [...]
You Should Know Bobby Jindal
Posted in Influence, Inspiration, You Should Know on February 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
If you don’t already, you should really get to know Governor Piyush “Bobby” Jindal. In 2007 Jindal became the first Indian American to be elected Governor of Louisiana and the first Indian American to ever be elected to a statewide political office in U.S. history. He is the father of three young children with his wife Supriya, who [...]
