Madeleine Albright, it seems, "will also share her recommendations for the next president."

There will be more than one recommendation? Oh joy.

Part of her tour to promote her new literary effort, Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership, the former United States Secretary of State will stop by Nob Hill to chat with the peons. President and chief executive officer of the World Affairs Council of Northern California, Jane Wales, will also speak.

The political fierceness happens tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel. The public, shockingly enough, is welcome to come, but seating is limited. Expect local political fetishists, hanger-ons, local media, and chin-scratchers galore.