Read Slate

I think Slate is the greatest thing since sliced bread. In Human Guinea Pig, one of the outstanding columns at Slate, author Emily Yoffe tries her hand at unique and interesting occupations. In the current edition of the column she tries lobbying. As usual it is a very enjoyable read, all the more so since her lobbying group deals with pets. Anyway, if I've piqued your interest here's the link:

http://www.slate.com/id/2137886/nav/tap1/