The Spring Atlanta Home Show, Georgia's Largest Home Show, Opens Today
Doors open today at 10 a.m. for the 34th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Enjoy hundreds of exhibitors, demonstrations and presentations by HGTV stars including the "Kitchen Cousins". Read More
Craft the Perfect Mother's Day Weekend with the Third Annual Dunwoody Art Festival
A Mother's Day tradition, May 12-13, the Dunwoody Art Festival is a treat mom will really appreciate, and admission to the festival -- voted "Best New Event of 2010" by the Southeast Festivals and Events Association, is free. Read More
Jazzy Sleeping Beauty - A Twist on the Classic
Innovative ballet moves from an 1840's score,dance to 1940's jazz, swing. Read More
Starry Night Fundraising Dinner to Honor Possible Woman Foundation Scholarship Awardees
Karyn Greer of WXIA-TV mistress of ceremonies for evening of celebration April 25; Atlanta Opera tenor Timothy Boyd Miller, pianist Judi Caldwell to entertain. Read More
Get moving before it is too late! Reserve Seats Now! The AMY Awards - Almost Sold Out!
AMA Atlanta is once again hosting the annual Atlanta Marketer of the Year Awards (AMYs). This event is a magnificent celebration honoring the Atlanta area's top marketers who have developed and executed truly Big Ideas! Read More
"Buy a Jug, Save a Jug" Campaign to Benefit The Eric R. Beverly Foundation
The Beer Growler, located in Avondale Estates, has joined forces with The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation to help low-income families facing breast cancer with their "Buy a Jug, Save a Jug" fundraising campaign. Read More
Johnny Cash Provides Inspiration for Atlanta Ballet's The Man in Black
He conquered country, blues and rock-and-roll, but a Johnny Cash-inspired ballet? Atlanta Ballet presents "The Man in Black" this weekend, Friday, March 23 - Sunday, March 25, at the Cobb Energy Centre. Read More
Blank Family Foundation Event to Launch Atlanta Campaign for Bicycle Friendly Community
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Speaker Series program will feature cutting-edge approaches Atlanta can use to win designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Read More
2012 PRSA|GA Annual Conference Early Bird Discount Available
Planning to attend this year's Annual Conference? Register by March 26 and save $25 through the early bird discount! Read More
GA Home Foreclosures Invites You to Win $100 Gift Card on Facebook
Connect on Facebook for a chance to win one of 3 $100 Gift Cards! Read More
Global Feminist Issues Take Center Stage at Toni Cade Bambara Scholar-Activism Conference
The conference, slated for March 23-24, and sponsored by the Women's Research and Resource Center, will examine the global efforts and impact of women in social activism. Read More
2012 Fall Diversity Leadership Academy Atlanta
Over 1,200 'movers and shakers' representing more than 200 business, community and religious organizations across the country are graduates of this program offered by The American Institute for Managing Diversity. Read More
Free Taste of Park Springs Event on April 18 Is Open to the Public
On Wednesday, April 18 from 1 to 5 pm, Park Springs, the nationally-recognized continuing care retirement community in Stone Mountain will host its second Taste of Park Springs. Free and open to the public. Read More
Save the Date! Wednesday, April 11: AMA Digital Marketing SIG
This upcoming Breakfast Event titled, "The Trends We Overestimate and the Small Ones that will Change the World," features Eric Duerr, Partner & Co-founder of Extreme Arts + Sciences. Read More
Atlanta Native,Tri-Cities H.S. Alum Juel D. Lane to Premiere Work with Atlanta Ballet
Atlanta-based choreographer Juel D. Lane brings his world premiere "Moments of Dis" to the stage with Atlanta Ballet this weekend, March 23-25, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Read More
Atlanta Film Festival Introduces the Atlanta Gem Series
The Atlanta Film Festival has launched a new film screening program that highlights unique local venues. Read More
Atlanta Residents to be Surveyed on Level of Satisfaction with City Services
Public invited to a community meeting from 1 until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24th inside the Piedmont Room of the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center, located at 395 Piedmont Avenue. Read More
Construction Resources Brings Indoor Slab Gallery to Spring Atlanta Home Show
Atlanta Kitchen, Inc., a Construction Resources, Inc. company, is proud to announce their participation in the Spring Atlanta Home Show, March 23 through 25. Read More
American Public Libraries & Community Internet Access
99% public libraries offer free, public internet to the communities they serve.
1 in 3 Americans use public libraries for free internet access.
1 in 2 people who visit the library use the internet.
2 in 5 low-income Americans rely on library internet access.
42% use the library internet for education and training help.
40% use the libtary internet to assist with carrers and employment.
37% use library internet to research health and wellness.
(Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
MAC vs PC
Mac sales grew by 26% last July while PCs only saw a 4% rise in unit sales.
The average sellin price for a Mac is about $1,338 versus the average PC price for $716.
(Temple University)
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-Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
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Brands on Pinterest
Thu, 05 Apr 2012
In today’s social media market space, marketers are clamoring to find ways to profit from Pinterests’ ever-gaining popularity. No longer are intuitive brands satisfied with awareness, they want Pinterest users to look to the social platform as a gateway to their sites and products.
See how brands have pioneered the promotional side of Pinterest.
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