Condi - The Merc marks the rise to power of National Security Advisor, and former Stanford University provost, Condoleezza Rice. Condi was a much respected and accessible figure on the Stanford campus, regularly being seen at Jamba Juice (née Juice Club) in Palo Alto, so it's always good to hear more about her successes at the White House. The SF Chronicle has the recap of her commencement address at Stanford on Sunday.