Ted Turner and Former TV Wrestling Announcer Tapped for Hall of Heroes
Ted Turner and Former TV Wrestling Announcer Tapped for Hall of Heroes August 5 in Atlanta Read More
Atlanta based Safe America Foundation holding Capital Hill Readiness Briefing Today
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) will host a Safe America Foundation Congressional Briefing on March 31st, focused on addressing weaknesses in America's grassroots readiness. Read More
Help Them Hire You: A 24-Hour Marketing Retreat for More Impact, Clients, Referrals
Get simple marketing strategies and tangible tools you can use right away to stand out from the competition, attract more prospects, book more business and stay busy on a regular basis. Read More
Pendleton Consulting Group Welcomes Brian C. Warsham
The Pendleton Consulting Group, Georgia's premier economic development and strategy firm, announces the addition of Brian C. Warsham to its team of experts. Read More
Purse Strings Fundraiser to Benefit CredAbility's Financial Education Programs
Ramona DeBreaux of V-103 joins Dorsey Levens of Green Bay Packers and Cindy Simmons of Star 94 as Honorary Chairs Read More
Mercer Symposium Explores the Use of Nanotechnology in Fighting Infectious Diseases
Mercer University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is hosting the Third Annual Georgia Symposium on Nanotechnology and Infectious Disease Friday on the University's Atlanta campus. 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
VISTA 2011 - The Largest Entrepreneurial Summit in the Southeast
What type of entrepreneur are you? During the Summit, attendees have the opportunity to select from two different themes for breakout sessions. Where do your entrepreneurial interests lie? Read More
Jennifer Lob Wins PRSA|GA's Chapter Champion Award
Jennifer Lob received this honor in recognition of her dedicated volunteerism with the Georgia Chapter. Read More
Spring Atlanta Home Show Will Provide Inspiration and Innovation For Homes of All Sizes
Atlanta's Largest and Most Popular Home Show runs April 1-3 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Over 350 exhibitors will be featured along with speakers, live radio remotes and in-booth demonstrations. Read More
Three Homes Ready for Move-in at Concord Mill
Three homes are compete and ready for move-in at Jim Chapman Communities Concord Mill community, an enclave of just 22 homes in the heart of desirable West Cobb. Read More
Atlanta's Largest Single-Day Eco-Collection Event Scheduled for April 23
With more than 400,000 pounds of electronic equipment collected since its inception, Atlanta's largest and most popular single-day recycling event is proudly celebrating nearly a decade of caring for the environment! Read More
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. Will Commemorate 25 Years of Service on April 20
The 100's Annual Stakeholders & Community Briefing Will Benefit the Students of Project Success While Updating the Community on the Work of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. Read More
WIT Launches Ticket Sales for 17th Annual WIT Connect: Connecting for a Cause
Women In Technology (WIT), an association committed to the development of women in Georgia's technology industry, launches ticket sales for WIT Connect: Connecting for a Cause fundraiser, benefiting Girls Get IT. Read More
Freelance Forum Presents: Getting the Most out of Email Marketing Programs April 7
Join us to hear representatives from two major email marketing companies discuss the whys and hows of email marketing from basic email marketing concepts to strategies. Q & A to follow. Read More
Nationally Recognized Scholar, Pharmacist to Deliver 2011 Van Greene Lecture
Dr. Joseph T. DiPiro will deliver the 2011 G. Van Greene Distinguished Lecture of Mercer University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences today in Day Hall on the University's Atlanta campus. Read More
AMA Atlanta Young Professional SIG-Mobile Apps - Featuring Weather Channel, Scoutmob, 99x
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the advancements in advertising through the use of mobile apps. Read More
Sylvia Carson Earns APR Certification
Sylvia Carson has earned her APR accreditation from the Public Relations Society of America. Read More
ULI Atlanta Summit to Host Experts Presenting Solutions to Region's Infrastructure Issues
ULI-Atlanta is assembling national experts to present solutions from around the country to four issues that ULI-Atlanta believes are critical challenges currently facing not only Metro Atlanta, but the entire region. 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
CEO of ISHR Group is GWBC's 2011 Business Star
Atlanta Business Woman is a Business Star. This is the nation's premier award for excellence among women's business enterprises. Read More
Number of iPhone 4S smartphones sold during first three days on the market: over 4 million
Number of iPhone 3GS smartphones sold during first three days on the market: over 1 million
(Apple)
Percent of American adults who one a tablet: 11
Average time American tablet owners spend using the device, per day: 90 minutes
Share of news-consuming tablet owners who have paid to access news on their devices: around 1/3
(AP/Pew Research Center)
Average internet connection speed in South Korea, which boasts the fastest internet speeds in the world: 13.8 Mbps
Average internet connecton speed in Latvia: 8.2 Mbps
Average internet connection speed in the U.S.: 5.8 Mbps
(Akamai)
Share of U.S. internet bandwith Netflix uses during peak hours: 32.7%
Percent of streamed videos YouTube accounts for: 34.5%
Percent of streamed videos Netflix accounts for: 5%
(Sandvine)
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