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100 Best Companies to Work for 2009

Published on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:11:43

Fortune Magazine has released their annual 100 Best Companies to Work For in their February 2, 2009 issue. To see detailed profiles of the top 100 employers go to the full article at FORTUNE. Top 25 of FORTUNE’s top 100 list for ‘09 Rank Company Job growth U.S. employees 1 NetApp 12% 5,014 2 Edward Jones 9% 34,496 3 Boston Consulting Group 10% 1,680 4 Google 40% 12,580 5 Wegmans Food Markets 6% 37,195 6 Cisco Systems 7% 37,123 7 Genentech 5% 10,969 8 Methodist read more..

Adam: A Sundance Tear Jerker

Published on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:29:00

. Audiences get teary-eyed for “Adam’s” unconventional romance By Denise Martin, Los Angeles Times Does Fox Searchlight have another ace up its sleeve in “Adam”? The film spins an unconventional love story about a man with Asperger syndrome (Hugh Dancy) and an emotionally torn woman (Rose Byrne). And in the hands of Fox Searchlight, it’s a good bet that many read more..

Oscar Nominations!

Published on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:26:17

The 81st-annual Academy Awards will be hosted by Hugh Jackman. The ceremony will be televised on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. (EST) on ABC from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre. . ` Richard Jenkins THE VISITOR Frank Langella FROST/NIXON Sean Penn MILK Brad Pitt THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Mickey Rourke THE WRESTLER Josh Brolin MILK Robert Downey Jr. TROPIC THUNDER Philip Seymour Hoffman DOUBT Heath read more..

DAY ONE: A New President Reports to Work

Published on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:15:40

Photos: THE HUFFINGTON POST Seven reasons for healthy skepticism By JIM VANDEHEI & JOHN F. HARRIS | Politico.com Even in a city of cynics, the Inauguration of a new president — and the infusion of new ideas, new personalities and new energy that comes with it — summons feelings of reverence. Barack Obama, especially, is the object of inaugural read more..

Obama.

Published on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:27:10

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‘Air and Simple Gifts’ @ Obama Inauguration

Published on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:46:30

The world premiere of Air and Simple Gifts, composed and arranged for the occasion by John Williams, and performed by a quartet comprised of violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, clarinetist Anthony McGill, pianist Gabriela Montero. This marked the first time a classical quartet has performed at a presidential inauguration. Below are links to articles critical read more..

Barack Obama Inauguration Speech

Published on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:46:41

VIDEO: Official White House Release VIDEO: CNN (part 1) VIDEO: CNN (part 2) read more..

Barack Obama: Made in Motor Oil Series

Published on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:52:42

Title: Color in the Mind’s Eye Painted with used motor oil by David Macaluso Title: Warrior Politics Painted with used motor oil by David Macaluso VIDEO: Making of “Color in the Mind’s Eye” read more..

“Amelia” performed by La La La Human Steps

Published on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:13:17

Amelia is a stage production adapted for the camera, choreographed by Edouard Lock and danced by members of La La La Human Steps, a contemporary ballet company based in Montreal, Canada. read more..

Who’s the world’s most precocious conductor? | 60 Minutes

Published on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:33:53

Bob Simon Profiles One Of The Biggest Stars In Classical Music, Gustavo Dudamel link to read article or watch video: Gustavo The Great or you can also watch the video @ quirkyme.tumblr.com read more..