AFYF and Atlanta Bicycle Coalition to Help Atlanta Earn Bicycle Friendly Community Status
The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation has awarded a $20,000 grant to the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition to assist Atlanta in gaining designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists. Read More
First-ever Children's Day at the Capitol Today from 9am-2pm
Are you a voice for GA's children? Join Voices for GA's Children and 24 advocacy partners today for the first-ever Children's Day. Read More
AMA / AJC Digital Education Series - March 22, 2012
The AMA Digital Education Series strives to teach marketers about new digital marketing platforms, how to use them most effectively and how they can be measured to prove their direct or indirect impact on SALES. Read More
Prestigious Annual Music Scholarship Awarded
Pianist Benjamin Rollings was recently named the winner of the Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta's annual $4,000 scholarship. Read More
Kim Bearden of Ron Clark Academy, Chief Justice Carol Hunstein to Speak at Possible Woman
IMAGINE! Possible Woman 2012 also welcomes luncheon keynote Connie Glaser, global expert on women's leadership; Marsha Sampson Johnson and Jeffery Tobias Halter. Read More
18th Annual 'Chairish the Future' Benefits Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta is hosting its 18th annual fundraiser, Chairish the Future, at The Foundry at Puritan Mill on Saturday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m. Read More
Blank Family Foundation to Host Event Featuring Groundbreaking Brain Research
As part of its Better Beginnings program, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Speaker Series will host a program on February 28, 2012, featuring new research on brain development. Read More
Womenetics and Dale Carnegie Present Executive Presence: Being Perceived as a Leader
Executive Presence: Being Perceived as a Leader will show you how to influence others, and command attention and respect from your peers, clients, direct reports, and the executive team. Read More
Jim Chapman Communities Starting Construction at Brookhaven of East Cobb
The builder is offering 50 percent off on all upgrades. During construction, buyers can make all of their selections and customizations. Read More
ACC FanFest in Atlanta, March 8-11
Join the fun at ACC FanFest, a free event for all fans during the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament. Read More
PRSA|GA March Meeting: Breakfast with Bloggers: Breaking Through to the New Gatekeepers
Join us for a special morning panel to learn from some of the most prolific bloggers in Atlanta. Read More
Free GA Chapter Membership When You Join PRSA This February -- Two Days Remaining
Invest in your career with a PRSA membership this February and receive a FREE Georgia Chapter membership! Join online now or mail/fax the application and gain access to career-boosting tools, resources and expertise. Read More
2012 King of the Mountain Chef Challenge
The third rendition of the King of the Mountain Chef's Challenge will be held on March 17, 2012 at The Barn Pavilion at Old Edwards Inn in Highlands, North Carolina. Read More
Free App from Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites
Even in nature, "there's an app for that." From activity searches and park descriptions, to weather reports and trail maps, the new Georgia State Parks app has a wide range of benefits. Plus it's free! Read More
New Home of the Week Features The Dogwood Plan
With a master, guest bedroom and two full baths on the main floor, The Dogwood makes life easy for active adults. Residents enjoy an array of amenities including two pools, a cabana and a grand clubhouse. Read More
Academy Mortgage Named Top New Home Lender for 2011
The Atlanta branch, led by Vice President Kelly Allison, opened in 2008 and is the approved lender for many industry leaders in the real estate and homebuilding industries. Read More
New Pricing and Incentives at The Park at LaVista Walk
The Providence Group announces new pricing from the $240,000s and a $7,500 Buyer Bonus at The Park at LaVista Walk, a community of upscale townhomes in Fulton County. Read More
Nearly half (46%) of U.S. adults use smartphones as of February 2012, up 11% from May 2011.
College graduates, 18-35 year olds and those with an annual household income of $75,000 or more are 60% more likely to have a smartphone than other groups.
Percentage of Seniors-those 65 and over-that have a smartphone: 13%
(Mashable)
Random Facts
About 27% of food in developed countries are wasted each year. It’s simply thrown away.
Almost 1,2 billion people are underfed – the same number of people that are overweight to the point of obesity.
The world average of egg consumption per capita is 230.
In the US, about 280 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving celebrations.
Half the world’s population is under 25 years of age. 10% are over 60 years of age.
(DidYouKnow)
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