Hosea Williams: The Untold Story
As part of celebrating the rich history of the African-American community, Channel 2 highlights a local civil rights pioneer who gave so much to Georgia. Read More
The Robert C. Williams Paper Museum at Georgia Tech Debuts New Group Tour and Exhibit
The Robert C. Williams Paper Museum is offering a new group tour beginning in February and opening a new permanent exhibit today. Both are called "Paper in our World" and focus on green issues. Read More
Gwinnett Innovation Park Helps Entrepreneurs Make the Move
Gwinnett Innovation Park, a dynamic and affordable environment for new and growing companies, provides entrepreneurs and businesses with the resources they need to succeed including finding the best space to fit their needs. Read More
AGL Resources Exec Ralph Cleveland Named New Chairman of the American Institute for Managing Diversity Board of Trustees
AGL Resources Exec Ralph Cleveland Named New Chairman of the American Institute for Managing Diversity (AIMD) Board of Trustees. Read More
Attend 25th Annual AMA Collegiate Conference/Job Fair for a Job Search Boost
Are you overwhelmed when you anticipate all the challenges faced by college graduates in obtaining a position out of college? Especially when you contemplate - you are one of the thousands in this same dilemma? Read More
The Most Prestigious and World's Largest Advertising Competition is Just Around the Corner
Atlanta ADDY Awards 2011, hosted by AAC, is the first of three levels of competition. The winners of level one will advance and compete at one of 14 district competition locations. Read More
Ashton Woods Woodbridge Crossing Community Now Open
Ashton Woods Homes, one of Atlanta's premier new home builders announces the opening of Woodbridge Crossing, its fourth new home community to open since December. Read More
Leadership DeKalb to Host Open Houses for Prospective Members
Events Scheduled for February and March in Decatur, Lithonia and Chamblee. Read More
Two Weeks to Launch, SoCon11 Already a Success
With only two weeks to go until the kick-off of SoCon11 a select number of tickets are still available. Read More
Award-Winning Organists Perform at Spelman for Annual Recital Series
Enjoy the award-winning talents of celebrated organists at the 2011 Harreld-James Organ Recital Series starting Jan. 30, at 4 PM at Spelman College Read More
Georgia's State Parks Beckon Couples with Affordable Winter Romance Rates
Couples looking for a romantic escape can warm up with great savings of up to 30% off lodge rooms, cottages and camp sites and take advantage of smaller crowds at Georgia State Parks this winter. Read More
Georgia's House Speaker Discusses What's Happening Under the Gold Dome
Georgia's House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), will be the featured guest at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Thursday, February 17. Read More
Get the Lead Out Fundraiser for The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Set for March 29
Atlantans will learn about the toxins found in everyday health and beauty products including makeup, shampoo, soap, skincare, nail polish - even bubble bath Read More
ArtsNOW Hosts "The Value of the Arts in Learning"
A unique opportunity for open dialogue with national education leaders about why the arts are critical to student success. Read More
PRSA Feb. 18 Meeting: Chick-fil-A Turns Up the Heat: How Buzz Can Spice Up a New Product Launch
Learn how Chick-fil-A and Jackson Spalding developed a multifaceted campaign for the launch of the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, the company's first new sandwich in 20 years. Read More
Vibrant, Safe & Smart - CAP & ADID Quarterly Town Hall Meetings
Join CAP for a town hall meeting discussing Downtown updates as well as the Peachtree/Ellis Resurgence. This informal meeting is designed to enlighten the community on upcoming improvements & developments. Read More
Soleil Laurel Canyon Secures 20 Sneak-a-Peek Reservations at Live South Show
In early January, representatives from Soleil Laurel Canyon, a resort inspired active adult community in Canton, Ga. traveled to Chicago, Ill., to participate in RPI Media's Live South Real Estate Show. Read More
AMA Marketing Technology SIG - Best Bets for Digital Marketing in 2011
When we think of digital marketing for today's business and personal applications, we have noticed several new technologies and advancements explode into the marketplace every year.... Read More
Ignatius House Hosts Winter Weekend Silent Retreats
This February, retreat center Ignatius House offers 3 winter weekend retreats and 1, 5-day individual retreat for men and women of all faiths and backgrounds. www.ignatiushouse.org Read More
Atlanta Medical Center to Host Fashion Show Featuring Weight-Loss Patients
Atlanta Medical Center has surpassed 5,000 bariatric, or weight-loss, surgeries since the program first started in 1999. In celebration, the hospital is hosting a fashion show on Saturday, Jan. 29th, at 1 p.m. Read More
An Evening with Max Cleland
Max Cleland, Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission and former U.S. Senator from Georgia will speak at a special evening program on Monday, February 7. Cleland will sign copies of his book, Heart of a Partriot. Read More
Worth of the average NBA team: $369 million.
Percentage the Miami Heat's worth increased after getting Lebron James: 17%.
Percentage the Cleveland Cavaliers worth plummeted after loosing Lebron James: 26%.
Worth of the Most Valuable NBA Team-New York Knicks: $655 million.
(Forbes)
Number of Microsoft Kinects Sold over the Holidays: 8 million.
Number of days it took Microsoft to sell 8 million Kinects: 60.
Percentage growth of Microsoft's business division: 24%.
Number of Windows 7 licenses sold: 300 million.
(Mashable)
Average number of texts the average teen, age 13-17, sends and receive per month: 3,339.
(Nielsen)
"Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune."
- Jim Rohn
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PODCAST: How tough decisions make a leader with Home Depot CEO Frank Blake
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PODCAST: How tough decisions make a leader with Home Depot CEO Frank Blake
Thu, 27 Jan 2011
Home Depot Chairman and CEO Frank Blake had to make some tough decisions when he took over the company, and they’re decisions you may need to make in your job, as well.
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