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Episode 9 of the AshokaTECH Podcast: Interview with the CEO of Kiva.org

From Unpopped Collar
March 11, 2010 at 8:00 pm
On this week’s episode of the AshokaTECH Podcast, host Alex Budak interviews the co-founder and CEO of Kiva.org Matt Flannery. Kiva empowers individuals to lend to an entrepreneur ... (more)

Wandering around in San Francisco.

From Unpopped Collar
March 10, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Wandering around in San Francisco. ... (more)

Lady Danville rocking the Red Devil Lounge in SF last night.  If…

From Unpopped Collar
March 10, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Lady Danville rocking the Red Devil Lounge in SF last night.  If you’re going to be at SXSW this year go check them out! ... (more)

Peninsula Creamery, ftw!

From Unpopped Collar
March 9, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Peninsula Creamery, ftw! ... (more)

One of my favorite sites in the world: flying into SFO at night…

From Unpopped Collar
March 8, 2010 at 8:49 pm
One of my favorite sites in the world: flying into SFO at night with the Bay Area all lit up below. ... (more)

Dulles installed their new tram system, but let’s be…

From Unpopped Collar
March 8, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Dulles installed their new tram system, but let’s be honest: I’m going to miss those 1970’s-tastic “mobile lounges.”  Who wants to buy one and cruise the Beltway in ... (more)

where was the indian restaurant in gtown? i ate at heritage india on wisconsin today and it was excellent!!

From Unpopped Collar
March 8, 2010 at 4:13 pm
We ate at Aditi restaurant on M Street.  Once I got over the fact that in India this summer I bought samosas for $0.20US, while in Georgetown they were $3.00 each, it was quite ... (more)

After three months in India, and six months back in the US, I…

From Unpopped Collar
March 7, 2010 at 9:05 pm
After three months in India, and six months back in the US, I finally broke my “no Indian food ‘til 2010” rule with our “Summer in India” reunion dinner. Fact: Indian ... (more)

I’m excited that tomorrow I’ll be interviewing Leila…

From Unpopped Collar
March 5, 2010 at 8:23 pm
I’m excited that tomorrow I’ll be interviewing Leila Janah, the founder of Samasource, for the podcast.  Samasource is “Microwork for the next billion,” delivering  dignified, ... (more)

“If what you’re reading isn’t pissing you off everyday then you’re not reading the…”

From Unpopped Collar
March 3, 2010 at 10:06 pm
If what you’re reading isn’t pissing you off everyday then you’re not reading the right things.”” - Tom Foreman of CNN came to my Politics & Media class today to ... (more)

Change.org features the AshokaTECH Podcast

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March 1, 2010 at 8:01 pm

Change.org features the AshokaTECH Podcast: Thanks to Change.org for letting me write a guest post about the AshokaTECH Podcast! Written on their Social Entrepreneurship blog,

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Sunset on the Potomac, crossing the Key Bridge

From Unpopped Collar
March 1, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Sunset on the Potomac, crossing the Key Bridge ... (more)

Happy Hour Last Friday…

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February 28, 2010 at 8:58 pm

Girl: “Yeah, I’m pretty much a blue collar worker.”
Me: “Umm…you said you work at a law firm…”
Girl: “Well yeah, but I mean I’m poor.”
Me: “Yeah, that’s not quite correct.”

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Our semi-annual Jews at Georgetown photo.

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February 28, 2010 at 8:13 pm

Our semi-annual Jews at Georgetown photo.

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Tammy visits DC

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February 28, 2010 at 7:53 pm

Tammy visits DC

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Photos of Madeline Albright and NATO Secretary General Anders…

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February 26, 2010 at 5:29 pm

Photos of Madeline Albright and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen speaking at Georgetown this week.  The most interesting aspect of the talk to me is that NATO

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Episode 8 of the AshokaTECH Podcast: Interview with Change.org Founder Ben Rattray

From Unpopped Collar
February 25, 2010 at 8:01 pm
On this week’s episode of the AshokaTECH Podcast, host Alex Budak interviews Ben Rattray, the founder of Change.org. Founded in 2005, Change.org seeks to be the central platform ... (more)

“How Millennial Are You?” Quiz

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February 24, 2010 at 7:30 pm

“How Millennial Are You?” Quiz: The Pew Center released a report today that is the most comprehensive look at my generation — the Millennials — ever produced. The findings

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After 18 months in DC, I finally made it out to the Kennedy…

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February 23, 2010 at 8:47 pm

After 18 months in DC, I finally made it out to the Kennedy Center.  The Hall of Nations.

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Georgetown vs. Syracuse tip-off as seen from my way-high-up…

From Unpopped Collar
February 23, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Georgetown vs. Syracuse tip-off as seen from my way-high-up seats. ... (more)

The Capitol Building, as seen from the Canadian Embassy.

From Unpopped Collar
February 22, 2010 at 8:47 pm
The Capitol Building, as seen from the Canadian Embassy. ... (more)

On Sunday night, friends and I went to the Canadian embassy for…

From Unpopped Collar
February 22, 2010 at 8:01 pm
The Canadian Ambassador The countdown clock switched to count-up On Sunday night, friends and I went to the Canadian embassy for the USA-Canada hockey game.  The embassy ... (more)

Photo

From Unpopped Collar
February 19, 2010 at 5:59 pm
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Still so much snow in DC!  This was taken this afternoon on…

From Unpopped Collar
February 17, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Still so much snow in DC!  This was taken this afternoon on Georgetown’s campus. ... (more)

Thought of the Day

From Unpopped Collar
February 16, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Figure skating would be the worst sport ever to listen to on the radio. ... (more)