1,000 Breast Cancer Survivors To Gather At Conference
One in eight women diagnosed with breast cancer is younger than 45. Their emotional and medical concerns are different than women who receive the diagnosis later in life and include struggles with their sexuality, fertility, child care and breast reconstruction. Read More
A Website for Every New Mom
Nursery® Water, the steam distilled water mothers have trusted for more than 60 years, has revamped its website with a refreshing new look and valuable information every parent needs. Read More
ATP Connects to the Telecom Community with New Web Presence
"As ATP has grown at an incredible rate within the last few years, we've launched this new website to give telecom professionals a new destination for news and events in the telecom industry and a place to connect online." Rick Loose, 2010 Atlanta Telecom Professionals president. Read More
NBAF is "Making Art Fashionable" at 4th Annual Fine Art + Fashion this Thursday!
Join actress Victoria Rowell and over 500 Atlanta art & fashion enthusiasts as they raise funds to support NBAF's year-round educational and humanities programming. Read More
Bill Bolling, Executive Director of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Will Speak at BBA Breakfast on February 25
Bill Bolling, executive director of the Atlanta Community Food Bank (www.acfb.org), will be the keynote speaker at the next weekly breakfast meeting of the Buckhead Business Association (BBA, www.buckheadbusiness.org) on Thursday, February 25. Read More
Really Reaching Your Audiences
Don't miss The Communication Revolution: Engaging Audiences in Changing Times! This half-day conference features three internationally-rated speakers delivering strategies for maximizing messages through social media, visual communications and creativity. Read More
mRELEVANCE Launches Greater Valley Real Estate Blog
mRELEVANCE is pleased to announce the launch of the Greater Valley Group (GVG) blog: www.gvgrealestate.com. The GVG blog provides up-to-date information related to the Greater Valley area and serves as a guide to the community. Read More
Atlanta Green Communicators Meet Tuesday, March 16
Atlanta Green Communicators meet March 16. Sustainable Policy and Programs for Atlanta features Mandy Mahoney, Director of Sustainability, City of Atlanta, and Lynnette Young, Executive Director/CEO, Sustainable Atlanta. Limited to first 50 RSVPs, 4:30 pm at Baraonda Caffe Italiano. Read More
Mobile Marketing 101: Making Mobile Work for Your Business
Learn how mobile advertising effectively delivers reach to advertisers seeking to leverage mobile advertising channels to reach customers, generate revenue and monetize networks. AMA Atlanta Marketing Technology SIG Luncheon, February 25. Read More
Georgia Technology Summit - "Innovation : Economic Transformation" March 24
The Georgia Technology Summit is approaching fast and early bird registration is almost over. Make sure to register by February 26 to reserve your seat. Read More
Newt Gingrich Unveils His Approach To Put "Health" Back Into Healthcare Reform
Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the U.S. House and founder of the Center for Health Transformation, will be the featured guest at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, February 24. He will also sign his book, The Five Principles of a Successful Life. Read More
Start Up Nation - The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle with Dan Senor, Co-Au thor- Feb. 25
"There is a great deal for America to learn from the very impressive Israeli entrepreneurial model-beginning with a culture of leadership and risk management . . . a playbook for every CEO who wants to develop the next generation of corporate leaders." Tom Brokaw, NBC News Read More
Media Alert: Feb. 25 - 2000+ Expected at Largest Public Gathering and Rally Held Annually at State Capitol
Over 2,000 Georgians will advocate for improved services and greater community access for people with disabilities and their families. Count Me In! Count My Vote! Count My Community! is the theme in 2010 as advocates work to raise awareness for disability rights. Read More
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Shined First Light on Child Abuse
When there were no laws in our society to protect children from abuse, one organization came to the aid of a 10-year old victim that created a movement unlike anything seen before during that era. Read More
Lane Carlock Howard Honored at 27th Anniversary of FOCUS
FOCUS will honor Lane Carlock Howard, local actress and producer, for her dedication to FOCUS at the organization's 27th annual "For the Love of Children Gala." Read More
Artsbridge Receipent of Donations from Taverna Fiorentina
Enjoy a delightful Italian meal Wednesday, February 24th while you support Cobb Energy Centre's ARTBRIDGE program. Read More
Green Chamber Winter Mixer Feb. 23
Please join the quarterly Social Mixer held by Green Chamber of the South and presented by Reznick Group. This free networking event will have light food, good conversation, and a cash bar. Read More
Greater Valley Group to host Regional Impact Forum Feb. 25
Dr. Judson Edwards will be presenting the results of his in-depth regional impact study on Feb. 25. Members of the media and official dignitaries are invited to attend this forum to learn more about the impact Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia will have on the Greater Valley Area. Read More
Learning-Focused Workshop Taught by Some of the Best in Social Media
Learn how to create a manageable social media strategy from brightest practitioners of social media including: Shiv Singh of Razorfish, Tamar Weinberg of Mashable, Olivier Blanchard of The Brand Builder, Marla Erwin of Whole Foods and Mike Volpe of HubSpot Read More
Today's Working Woman
"Today's Working Woman" combines Atlanta Women's Network's popular table networking with a panel discussion designed to give you the opportunity to both share your experience and learn from the experience of others. Read More
Bowen Family Homes is Now Building in Oakdale Preserve in Smyrna
Bowen Family Homes recently announced it is building in Oakdale Preserve located in Smyrna in Cobb County. Home buyers have the option of four different home designs Read More
Technology Association of Georgia Top 40 Innovation Companies
Application deadline is approaching quickly for the TAG Top 40 Innovative Companies. Make sure to have your application in by February 22 so you do not miss out on this great opportunity. Read More
Metro Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership Sponsors Citywide Music Competition
The Metro Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership (MAVPP) in conjunction with the Morehouse School of Medicine is inviting Atlanta youth to showcase their musical talents in a citywide music competition. Read More
Amount Russia will charge, beginning in 2014, fir a round-trip flight on a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station: $63 million
Amount Alzheimer's disease costs Americans annually: $180 billion+
Number of millisieverts at which acute radiation sickness begins: 1,000 millisieverts
What Are Millisieverts? The millisievert (mSv) is a measure of the absorption of radiation by the human body.
Number of Americans who live within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant: 3 million
Percentage of Americans opposed to using nuclear energy to generate electricity in the U.S.: 26%
Year the last new reactor entered commercial service in the U.S.: 1996
(Time)
Number of downloads of 'Angry Birds Rio' in the first 10 days: 10 million
(Mashable)
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