Ovarian Cycle Ride to Change the Future
There's still time to register for the 6 hour, 100-virtual-mile indoor cycling event on April 16. Ride one hour or ride all six hours. Read More
Mayors Kasim Reed, Bucky Johnson Headline Transit Campaign Kickoff
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson on Tuesday will help transit advocates kick off the Fair Share for Transit campaign promoting public transportation, bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly streets. Read More
Georgia State Parks' Spring Wildflower Hikes Offer Families an Incentive to Get Outdoors
Longer days, warmer weather and eye-catching blooms like dogwoods, azaleas and irises are sure signs of Spring. To celebrate the season, Georgia State Park rangers are hosting a series of guided wildflower hikes. Read More
TiE VISTA 2011 Welcomes Dharmesh Shah, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, HubSpot
Be sure not to miss this awesome opportunity to hear Dharmesh Shah as he speaks during TiE VISTA 2011 and shares how he was able to discover and "Unleash the Entrepreneur Inside." Read More
Womenetics Recognizes Audra Dial and Cindy Ethridge as 2011 POW! Award Winners
Join Womenetics and Porsche Cars North America on Tuesday, April 26 as we honor fifteen outstanding women, including Audra Dial and Cindy Ethridge, who are changing the landscape of business. Read More
Bank of North Georgia's Frank Roedl Receives Blanchard Leadership Award
Roedl was recognized for his willingness to step into various leadership positions to ensure success. He was also honored for serving as an inspiration and role model for other leaders. Read More
Reporting from the Middle East: Revolutions, Dictators and Social Media
Join the Atlanta Press Club for our Evening Enrichment Series, Reporting from the Middle East: Revolutions, Dictators and Social Media on Tuesday, April 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. at The Commerce Club. Read More
New VP of Acquisitions Oversees Aggressive Acquisitions for National Real Estate Company
Carroll Organization, an Atlanta-based multifaceted enterprise focusing on the ownership and operation of multifamily real estate, adds Champion to team. Read More
Secretary Janet Napolitano Discusses Homeland Security at Atlanta Press Club
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Secretary Janet Napolitano, will be the featured speaker at the APC Newsmaker Luncheon on Saturday, May 7 at The Commerce Club. Crawford Media Services is the presenting sponsor. Read More
APC Seeks Nominations for 2010 Awards of Excellence and Journalist of the Year Award
Nominate the local journalists who did the best job covering 2010 for our Awards of Excellence and Journalist of the Year Award. Read More
Congressman John Lewis Discusses His Journey from Freedom Rider to the Medal of Freedom
U.S. Congressman John Lewis will be the featured guest speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, April 26. Read More
Celebrities are Honorary Chairs for Purse Strings Fundraiser April 21 at Ventanas
Dorsey Levens of the Green Bay Packers and Cindy Simmons of Star 94 lend star-power to Purse Strings reception and silent auction to benefit CredAbility. Read More
Spring Atlanta Home Show Will Provide Inspiration and Innovation for Homes of All Sizes
Members of professional real estate and home remodeling related organizations will receive free admission on Friday, April 1. Read More
Learn from Expert Entrepreneurs at Possible Woman Conference April 27
Experts on the Mastering Entrepreneurship Track are Joyce Krinsky, Lori Brown, Rebel Brown and Linda Swindling. Read More
Atlanta Firm Leads its Industry in Certified Fraud Examiner Accreditations
Ten employees of Atlanta-based Habersham Funding, LLC, a life settlement firm that does business nationally, have earned Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) accreditation. Read More
The NorSouth Companies Breaks Ground on Hearthside at Towne Lake
The amenity-rich, senior living community will serve as the centerpiece of the Madison Pointe at Towne Lake mixed use development, located within the city of Woodstock at I-575 and Towne Lake Parkway in Cherokee County. Read More
Clark Howard to Show Viewers How to Turn Things Around in Tough Economic Times
Channel 2's Consumer Advisor Clark Howard knows the recession has been tough for Georgians. Now, he returns to primetime to show viewers how to turn things around and take control of their lives. Read More
Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell Hosts Semi-annual College Prep Series
Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell will host his 10th semi-annual College Prep Series, offering free college prep entrance exams and counseling for students and parents. Read More
New Lots Available in Crabapple Station
Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods announces that 12 new lots are available in Crabapple Station, adjacent to Acadia popular Crabapple Crossing community located in desirable Milton Read More
Spring Fling in Dawsonville, Ga., Presents Premier Arts, Crafts and Garden Event
Arts, crafts, food, plants and gardening supplies promise a good time for all ages. Read More
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Topics On Which Online Celebrity Fans/ Followers Most Likely to Offer Advice
(% of Celebrity Fans/Followers)
Movies, 31.7%
Music, 28.1%
Television Programs, 27.6%
Websites / Internet Content & Services, 24.3%
Food & Beverages, 19.0%
Electronics, 18.5%
(The Nielsen Company)
Online Search
Overwhelmingly, satisfaction and adoption of mobile search holds true throughout a recent study:
75% said mobile search makes their lives easier
63% said access to mobile search has changed the way they gather information
32% said they use mobile search more than search engines on their computers
(ROI Research)
How many countries are part of the United Nations?
192 countries are UN members. The exceptions are Taiwan (in 1971, the UN ousted Taiwan and replaced it with the People's Republic of China) and Vatican City. Kosovo is not yet a member. The newest UN members are Switzerland (2002) and Montenegro (2006).
(Fact Monster/Information Please®)
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