"Constant Triumph" by IngridMwangiRober tHutteron View at Spelman College Beginning Feb. 4
IngridMwangiRobertHutter explores the notion of race, gender and cultural heritage through photography, performance, video and installation. 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
$250,000/Year For Five Years Awarded To Enrich Community Supports People With Developmental Disabilities
The GCDD has received a project of national significance grant from the US HHS for Children & Families which will infuse $250,000 into GA communities annually for up to five years to enhance family supports to decrease isolation among people with developmental disabilities. Read More
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
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
Leadership DeKalb to Host Open Houses for Prospective Members
Events Scheduled for February and March in Decatur, Lithonia and Chamblee. Read More
Small Business Financing Conference Set for March 16 in Atlanta Sponsored by New Non-Profit
The full-day of education will feature seasoned speakers, workshops, resource materials, a financing panel discussion and one-on-one business counseling. Read More
Atlanta Nonprofits Stay Tuned Up on Form 990 with GH&I; on February 9
Does your tax-exempt organization have a handle on new Form 990 reporting requirements for the IRS? GH&I;'s nonprofit advisors are offering a complimentary Form 990 tune-up for nonprofits. Lunch provided. CPE credit available. Read More
'Spin to End (AIDS)' indoor cycling fundraiser slated for February 12
Spin to End (AIDS) 2011: Indoor cycling fundraiser benefits Action Cycling Atlanta and AIDS vaccine research - Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, February 12, at Emory's woodPEC cycling studio. www.SpinToEnd.org Read More
Three Showcase Inventory Homes Available at Boone Homes Haywood Village
Boone Homes has three showcase inventory homes and two buildable lots available at Haywood Village at Charter Colony. 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
Toy Fair in New York
Toy Fair, the industry's biggest annual event, is now underway in New York. The Toy Industry Association, which sponsors the annual trade show, says it expects more than 100,000 different products to be on display, and that many of the year's toys follow these trends:
- Simply Social Physical toys that work with apps and other e-connected toys, as well as socially aware toys that encourage kids to be "everyday heroes"
- Cent-sational Toys Mini toys with mini price points
- Performance Play Challenge bodies and minds with active sports, logical thinking, and motion-sensor technology
- Design, Discover and Learn Products that emphasize "camouflage learning" (learning is fun) and "geek chic" (learning is cool.)
(MarketingDaily)
Most Respected Companies
Apple has come out on top of Barron's annual "World's Most Respected Companies" list for the second consecutive year, while Johnson & Johnson -- which has ranked either #1 or #2 since the survey of professional money managers was launched seven years ago -- has this year plummeted to 25th place.
Rounding out the year's top five are #2 Amazon.com (up from tenth place in 2010), #3 Berkshire Hathaway (up from fifth), #4 IBM (same as 2010) and #5 McDonald's.
(Barron)
Five Gadgets Ahead of Their Time:
- Apple Newton
- Atari Lynx
- Sony LIBRIé EBR-1000EP
- Archos Gmini 400
- Psion MC 400
(Time.com)
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