Vineet Nayar, the highly respected CEO of HCL Technologies, one of India’s hottest IT services vendors, was speaking this morning in New York City to an audience of about 50 customers and partners when he related a recent experience with an education official in a large U.S. state.

The official wanted to know why HCL, a $2.5 billion (revenue) company with more than 3,000 people across 21 offices in 15 states, wasn’t hiring more people in his state. Vineet’s short answer: because most American college grads are “unemployable.”

Many American grads looking to enter the tech field are preoccupied with getting rich, Vineet said. They’re far less inclined than students from developing countries like India, China, Brazil, South Africa, and Ireland to spend their time learning the “boring” details of tech process, methodology, and tools–ITIL, Six Sigma, and the like.

Read more about how American students are unemployable…

Six time NBA champion. Seven time All-Star. Olympic gold medalist. Scottie Pippen is one of the most famous NBA players of all time. COED recently sat down with the international basketball legend as he tries his hand in something a little different… movies. (more…)

Money might not be everything, but if you’re a struggling college student there’s a lot of appeal to making sure you’re in the right position to put the days of two-digit bank balances and Ramen noodles behind you as quickly as possible.

Not only do you need to make sure you’re graduating with the right skills to make yourself marketable, you’re also going to need to know which professions are most likely to pay top dollar to get qualified people. If you’re looking to change the world, these professions might not offer exactly what you’re after, but if it’s cold hard cash you want then the following jobs are the ones to aim for.

Here are the 11 highest paying jobs you can get directly out of college!

We had the opportunity to get a few quick questions to porn star/indie flick sweetheart, Sasha Grey, so we took it. The 21-year-old naughty hottie is one of the most sought-after actresses in the adult industry, having won the 2008 AVN Award for “Female Performer of the Year”. On top of her porn career, Sasha has modeled for American Apparel and loads of artists, like James Jean and David Choe. She also has a budding carreer in indepependant cinema, having already appeared in horror/comedy, Smash Cut and Steven Soderbergh’s, The Girlfriend Experience. (more…)

Most of the time, when I see a person completely lose their sh!t, I laugh my ass off. But we recently interviewed Ms. Olson, so it makes it difficult not to feel at least some sympathy for her when she bases these guys’ camera. But I will say, when you upset someone who sticks things in her ass for a living,  you must have really F’ed up.

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In the wicked world of porn, some ladies got it – other’s don’t. And 22-year-old blond hottie Bree Olson definitely has it all. After being in the adult film industry since 2006, she’s won a load of awards, including the 2008 AVN award for “Best Anal Sex Scene” and  AVN’s 2009 “Best New Web Starlet” award for her Site BreeOlson.com [NSFW -duh!]. On top of all that, she was also Penthouse’s Pet of the Month for March 2008 and has appeared on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Opie and Anthony and The Howard Stern Show. So we thought we’d get the lowdown on this lovely leading lady with a little Q&A. Enjoy! (more…)

Valentine’s Day is coming up. And whether you love it or it hate it, it is an important holiday for women around the world. But some guys don’t know what to do on Valentine’s Day and screwing it up could ruin your relationship forever. So what should we do? Luckily, TNA’s SoCal Val (Valerie Wyndam) from Spike TV’s iMPACT is here to tell you how to have a perfect Valentine’s Day.

How important is Valentine’s Day to you?

Very! I think it’s a wonderful holiday. I love any excuse to be extra affectionate and dress up for an occasion.

Has a boyfriend ever forgotten Valentine’s Day?

No. If they did they’d never hear the end of it!

What’s a good Valentine’s Day date for you?

Any day I can be pampered, go out for a fancy meal and be reminded I’m still special to the one I love is a good day. I think it’s cute to know he’s tried to impress me and put my wants before his.

Also, what’s a bad one?

Perhaps one without originality. Or if anything feels forced. That’s a deal breaker!

What do you think are common misconceptions about Valentine’s Day?

That you can’t celebrate if you’re single. Love yourself!

Say you’re single on Valentines Day, but decide to go out to a bar, anyway. How do you like being approached?

Anything genuine or funny. I would hope the guy wouldn’t make any jokes about being alone on Valentine’s day. Its probably already on everyone’s mind, we don’t need a reminder!

What is the worst Valentine’s Day present you ever received?

Thankfully, I haven’t had a bad one. I even loved the silly paper Valentines I got as a kid in school. With the candy hearts. Adorable!

What are bad Valentine’s Day presents?

Anything practical. A gift should be something you wouldn’t get for yourself. Maybe a bit frivolous.

What kind of gifts do you like to receive on Valentine’s Day?

I’m a classic girl, I love jewelry. You can never go wrong with a lovely watch, bracelet or necklace. Even a sexy anklet! It’s a nice reminder to see that piece of jewelry year round and remember the day it was given to you. I also love flowers. Cliche? You bet! But always appreciated.

What’s your advice for guys who don’t know what to do for their girl on Valentine’s Day?

Ask one of their female friends for tips. Make sure whatever you do is thoughtful and don’t go overboard.

What would you describe as going overboard?

Doing anything too grand that it becomes impersonal. Or anything in public could wind up embarrassing. I hate those big screen messages at sporting events. So overdone!

Say your guy is on a budget, what can he do to make you happy without spending too much money?

Even a hand-made gift can be special if you’ve put enough thought into it. Like a CD of songs you know she loves.

If your boyfriend, for some reason or another, screws up Valentine’s Day is that the end of the relationship?

Everyone deserves a second chance. Forgetting a holiday isn’t the end of the world if the guy is really truly sorry.

Is there any advice you want to give single guys that you haven’t mentioned yet? How about guys in a relationship?

Just be yourself and never forget who you are no matter how long you’ve been with someone. Change for no one!

How about your fans?

I’d say the same.

So Cal Val has many upcoming projects. She will be writing a fashion advice column for tnawrestling.com, a spread for FSM Magazine, advertisements for the first person shooter, FEAR 2 as an Armacham Fear Away nurse, and of course on TNA iMPACT every Thursday night on Spike TV. Also be sure to check her myspace at http://www.myspace.com/officialsocalval and socalval.org for upcoming projects and appearances. Finally, we thank Val for taking the time to talk to us about Valentine’s Day.

On top of looking like a long-term homeless person and mumbling like he forgot to take the sheet of acid out of his pocket, Joaquin Phoenix’s Letterman interview goes so badly it’s hard to watch. In fact, it’s almost hard to believe. Either this guy’s completely lost it, or he’s pulling the biggest stunt since Kaufman’s Tony Clifton. I’m hoping it’s that – because if not, it would seem the damages are irreversable.

Led by QB Brock Berlin – who never won the starting job with the Gators and eventually transferred to Miami – this class boasted solid players like TE Ben Troupe and DB Guss Scott, but didn’t live up to its top ranking. The class finished with a 43-20 five-year record under Steve Spurrier (who left after the 2001 season) and Ron Zook. On the plus side for Gators’ fans, the team’s 7-5 record in ‘04 opened the door for Urban Meyer to take over. Top classes from 2002-09 are according to Rivals.com. [SI]

Highest Paying Jobs for Recent College Graduates

If the economic doomsday scenario happens, college students will go straight from the graduation ceremony to the dole. In these tough times, us American youths need to be crafty. We need to use our age and durability to our advantage. Our angle exists in many different forms, we just need to find them. Allow me to help with the search.  The following vocations are high paying and highly segmented, meaning they can only be done by a certain few. [Boosh Magazine]

The Draw of Political College Towns

College campuses have a long history of breeding political discourse and social revolution, as students experiencing their first taste of social freedom begin to learn how they can affect change.. A number of college towns welcome and foster these environments, where left- and right-leaning students and teachers come together to learn, debate, and contribute to the political climate of the area. These ten cities have emerged as hotbeds of student political activity. [Campus Corner]

You can try putting it off by switching majors or reducing your semester workload, but it’s inevitable – eventually you’ll collect enough passing grades to graduate. Our society views this sheet of paper as a marvelous accomplishment, but if you’re a slacker like me, it’s a kiss of death.

Why? Because college is a non-stop party with a refreshingly minimal amount of responsibilities. Dorm life, coeds, beer pong, football, 2 am Taco Bell, coeds – these are the best years of your life, my friend (even your parents will tell you that). And that diploma is going to ruin it all by forcing you to grow up and get a “real” job.

At least, that’s what is supposed to happen. In the famous words of Geoffrey the Giraffe, “I don’t want to grow up,” I’m a lazy ass kid. And lucky for all you other lazy kids out there, I’ve managed to pry myself away from my Arrested Development DVDs long enough to help you avoid being an adult for a few more years. Here are some tips that will keep you coasting and out of that suit and tie: (more…)