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Still Austin Tanager Cigar Blend Is One Of The Best Whiskeys Of 2024

Dec 31, 2024 | forbes.com | Kevin Gray

I drank a lot of whiskey this year, from American single malts and bourbons to Scotch, Irish, Japanese and others. With so many bottles currently on shelves and more being released each week, it’s become increasingly difficult to put out products that are genuinely new and innovative. Unique barrel finishes can get the job done, but the practice is so commonplace these days that it takes something truly special to move the needle.
The Best Bars in Dallas

Nov 23, 2024 | dallas.eater.com | Courtney Smith |Kevin Gray

Dallas is blessed with bars for every type of drinker, from those who desire thoughtful cocktails in an upscale setting to others who prefer domestic beers and the game on TV. But even with dozens of great watering holes across town, certain bars stand out for their history, quality, or service. These are Dallas’s essential bars, across a range of styles and neighborhoods. Revisit an old favorite or find a new go-to as you check off each spot on the list.
Class of 2023: Nearly 85% of Bachelor’s Grads Employed or Continuing Education Within Six Months of Graduation

Oct 28, 2024 | naceweb.org | Kevin Gray

Nearly 85% of Class of 2023 bachelor’s degree graduates and nearly 90% of master’s degree graduates were employed or engaged in further education within six months of graduation, according to NACE’s First Destinations for the College Class of 2023 report. While Class of 2023 bachelor’s and master’s degree graduates didn’t fare quite as well as their Class of 2022 counterparts, the job market at the time is an important factor to consider.
Encina Review - Oak Cliff - Dallas - The Infatuation

Sep 27, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Kevin Gray

RESERVE A TABLEEncina is an Oak Cliff favorite. Neighborhood locals pack into the window-lined space on weekend mornings for a casual, easy brunch fueled by hatch chile-loaded breakfast sandwiches or hash-brown-and-egg-topped burgers. We’re big fans of their blue corn pancakes and the goat guisada tacos with a punch of fresno chile slaw. The bar pours excellent espresso martinis and carajillos—drinking one of those doesn't technically count as exercise, but it’ll get your heart racing nonetheless.
Students Recognize the Importance of Gaining Internship Experience

Sep 23, 2024 | naceweb.org | Kevin Gray

The percent of graduating seniors who participated in an internship is the highest that NACE has recorded in the past six years, according to results of NACE’s 2024 Student Survey. More than two-thirds of 2024 graduating seniors engaged in an internship experience during their college career, up from around 61% of 2023 graduates and outpacing pre-pandemic 2019 graduates .
NACE Quick Poll: Potential for Campus Unrest Has Little Effect on Fall Recruiting, Hiring Decisions

Aug 26, 2024 | naceweb.org | Kevin Gray

The political and social unrest seen on college campuses last spring and that may potentially reignite this fall has little impact on college recruiting, according to results of a recent NACE quick poll.
Now Is the Perfect Time to Visit Fort Worth, Texas

Aug 23, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kevin Gray

A former livestock market, Fort Worth Stockyards is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Getty ImagesBella Hadid recently traded New York for Fort Worth, Texas. It raised some eyebrows. But whether or not the city’s new celebrity resident moves the needle for you, there’s no denying that Fort Worth is having a moment — or, more accurately, it’s been having a continuous series of moments for the past few years.
How Virtú In Tokyo Built Asia’s Most Hospitable Bar

Aug 20, 2024 | forbes.com | Kevin Gray |Kevin Gray

Walk into Virtú at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, and you can feel an aura of hospitality emanating from the room before you even sit down. Certainly before you take your first sip of a cocktail. Staff quickly assess incoming guests and where they might best fit into the space, whether it’s an adventurous solo traveler keen for conversation at the bar, a couple desiring a quiet corner, or a group of business people wanting a comfortable table to spread out and talk shop.
Where To Drink In Copenhagen Right Now

Aug 9, 2024 | forbes.com | Kevin Gray |Kevin Gray

If it seems like everyone you know is going to Copenhagen these days, you may be right. The city draws visitors for its bustling, bike-friendly streets and quaint canals. Its dining scene is a Michelin-starred powerhouse, famous for world-class restaurants like Noma, Alchemist and Geranium. Modern design lives alongside Old World architecture — UNESCO named Copenhagen its World Capital of Architecture for 2023 — and hygge-heavy Denmark regularly ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world.
Salaries Climb for All Levels of Recruiting Professionals

Aug 8, 2024 | naceweb.org | Kevin Gray

Lifted by average increases that ranged between 3.5% and 4.4%, salaries for all recruiting professionals increased in 2023, according to NACE’s 2024 Recruiting Compensation Report. (See Figure 1.)Among recruiting professionals, the director of college recruiting has the highest median salary at $154,552, followed by the talent manager and college recruiting manager roles.