National Women's Heart Health Fair held at AmericasMart in Atlanta
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter Joins the Fight Against Heart Disease in Women with The Sister to Sister Women's Heart Health Foundation — FREE Heart Disease Screenings! Read More
Channel 2 Action News Wins January
Channel 2 Action News won every newscast time period in head to head competition in the January Sweeps which ran January 8-February 4, 2009. Read More
Last Call for Sponsors for AMA Atlanta's Collegiate Conference & Career Fair
Last call to sponsor AMA Atlanta's 23rd annual Collegiate Conference and Career Fair, the largest marketing-focused career fair, networking and educational event in the Southeast. Read More
"Hosea Feed The Hungry" Celebrates its 40th Anniversary of Serving the Poor
"Hosea Feed The Hungry" celebrates its 40th Anniversary of serving the poor by sponsoring an educational and fun bus daytrip to Selma Alabama for commemoration of "Bloody Sunday March" March 8, 2009. Read More
Breakthrough Creative Suite® Seminar Helps Creative Professionals Work Faster, Smarter, and Earn More in 2009.
Join nationally-recognized author and graphic arts expert Claudia McCue for a uniquely enjoyable professional experience. Go beyond software "demo-nars" for a day that can change the way you work forever. Only 30 Seats Available. Early Bird pricing closes February 11. Read More
11th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol Celebrating Ten Years Since US Supreme Court Olmstead Decision
The largest public gathering of record held annually at the State Capitol during the official legislative session ensures that the disability community's goals remain at the forefront of Georgia's social conscience — Feb. 25. Read More
DMA Atlanta & LinkedIn team up to present "Social Networking Strategies to Grow Your Business," February 19, 2009
Why many of today's high performance companies are turning to online communities and business social networking as an effective, low cost way to survive and thrive in a recession. Read More
2009 Atlanta Marketer of the Year Awards (AMY) Awards
Call for Entries ENDS February 9th for the American Marketing Association's Annual Atlanta Awards Program. Read More
Finders Keepers Responds to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
On Feb. 10, 2009, Finders Keepers Fashions will discontinue sale of children's items. Read More
Calling All Photographers! Submit Your Photos for the TAG 2008 State of the Industry Report
Are you an amateur/avid photographer? Submit your Georgia photos for an opportunity to be included in our annual report. The State of the Industry Report is the go-to resource for technology stakeholders for information regarding the technology industry and is viewed by over 6000 people. Read More
The Home Depot Invites You to "Join the Dream"
The Home Depot is working to build a permanent exhibition home for the personal writings and papers of Dr. King at the Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, GA. To help meet this goal, The Home Depot has created a special edition "Dream" gift card. Read More
17th Annual MAX Awards Finalists Announced
Winners will be announced during the MAX Awards breakfast event on Friday, Feb. 27th at the Georgia Aquarium. Read More
The Atlanta Journal-Constitut ionpaves new path in industry
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC), the local leader in digital, print and direct mail, has introduced AJC Media Solutions, an integrated platform for delivering the AJC's advertising and marketing capabilities to business clients. Read More
Secretary of State Karen Handel Keynotes Greater Women's Business Council BRAVO Event
Secretary of State Karen Handel to address launch of Greater Women's Business Council BRAVO (Business Over Breakfast, Reception, Access, Voice, Orientation) and Annual Meeting February 24 at Villa Christina Read More
Bold Leadership Choice Announced at Local Bank
Quantum Bank's leadership team felt the serious challenges of today's volatile marketplace called for a different approach. They put that belief into action, selecting an unconventional candidate for the bank's new President. Read More
Tammy Bruce Stuffs the Ballot Box on Newstalk 1160 "The Talk of the Town" Web Site!
Tammy Bruce fans flood Newstalk 1160 Web site in hope of swaying the daytime lineup vote. Read More
DMA Atlanta Names Maribett Varner of BKV to the 2009 Advisory Board
"I am pleased and honored to announce Maribett Varner to our Advisory Board" states Alex Marchetti, President, Direct Marketing Association of Atlanta. Read More
Four Atlanta-based Artists Among Those to be Featured at The American Craft Council Show in Atlanta
Four Atlanta-area artists are among the more than 200 selected to exhibit and sell their high-quality, handmade furniture, jewelry, clothing, home décor and more at the 2009 American Craft Council Show in Atlanta, which will take place Mar. 13-15, 2009 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Read More
Steve Brock Named Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association's Builder of the Year
Brock was honored as Builder of the Year at annual Installation and Awards Banquet held on Jan. 15, 2009. Read More
Incredible Financing at Avignon at Vinings
For a limited time, qualified home buyers can take advantage of up to 95% financing at Kairos Development's gated community, Avignon at Vinings. Read More
Atlanta Business Chronicle Publishing Book of Nonprofit Organizations
On May 8th, Atlanta Business Chronicle will publish a Book of Organizations, a directory of nonprofit groups based in the metro Atlanta area. Read More
Thrive, Don't Just Survive
In uncertain economic times like these, it's too easy to zero in on surviving, instead of thriving. Atlanta Women's Network announces "Recharge — WomenUp 2009," featuring a panel discussion of one of the hottest topics around — achieving inner balance to generate personal energy. Read More
Identity Theft
Number of American who have had their identities stolen each year: 9 million
Percentage of people who do not use a password to lock their phone and/or tablet: 54%
Percentage of people that use the same password for at least two accounts: 60%
Percentage of people that do not click the log out button when they are finished using accounts like Facebook or Twitter: over 50%
(ProtectMyID)
Smartphones and tablets accounted for 6.8% of all web traffic in the U.S. in August.
54.7% of tablet owners using the web in August were male, and nearly a third were between ages 25 and 34.
(comScore)
More Latino children are living in poverty -- 6.1 million in 2010 -- than children of any other racial or ethnic group.
(PewResearch)
"Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent."
-Marilyn vos Savant
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