Georgia Red Cross Working with Partners to Help Neighbors in Need
American Red Cross relief efforts are expanding this week in tornado-ravaged Georgia as impacted families and communities begin the long road to recovery. Read More
Time is Running Out to Race for the Cure
There's still time to register online for the Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure. Visit www.komenatlanta.org and sign up today! Read More
Author Highlights Humanity, Encourages Children to Help Others in Debut Children's Book
They Had To Run is based on the real life story of the author's friends, Simon and Kedress, who now live in Rwanda and have helped hundreds of orphans and refugees create productive lives for nearly 20 years. Read More
New Regional Vice President oversees portfolio of units located across the Southeast
Carroll Organization announces the addition of Linda Masterson as Regional Vice President, as well as other management changes. Read More
Creative Problem Solving Institute Opens Early Registration Now Through May 15
The 57th annual Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI), the longest-running creativity and innovation "how-to" conference in the country, announced the opening of early registration now through May 15. Read More
Insphere Insurance Solutions Introduces Small Business Owners to Association 105 HRA
Insphere Insurance Solutions is introducing small business owners to a notable tax savings plan through the Association 105 HRA, administered by BASE. Read More
Communications and Metro Atlanta Water at May 17 Atlanta Green Communicators
Communications and Metro Atlanta Water Campaigns at Atlanta Green Communicators on Tuesday, May 17, at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant in Midtown Atlanta. Registration begins at 4:30 pm. RSVP to [email protected]. Read More
Bernie Marcus Discusses His Pledge to Philanthropy at the Atlanta Press Club
Philanthropist Bernie Marcus will be the featured guest speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, June 15. Eaton Academy is the presenting sponsor. Read More
Atlanta Real Estate Forum Invites You to Subscribe
Atlanta Real Estate Forum delivers Atlanta's freshest real estate news 365 days a year. Thanks to the Summer Launch-Pad Promotion, subscribers to Atlanta's favorite real estate blog will have the opportunity to win iTunes gift cards and an iPad this summer. Read More
Windsong Properties Announces New East Cobb Community
Windsong Properties introduces their new community at Greystone Village in exclusive East Cobb. Only 11 ranch-style homes will be available. Read More
"Homeless Pets Are a Drag" Benefit Show at Friends for Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue
Forget the whales, lets save our children! "Homeless Pets Are a Drag" Benefit Show at Friends for Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue. Read More
ArborJam to Benefit the Georgia Urban Forest Council May 10
Live music and trees - a great combination! Read More
2011 Nonprofit Summit: IMPACT: Putting Ideas to Work
The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is pleased to present the 2011 Nonprofit Summit. The two-day event will be held on May 9 & 10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Read More
Stroll Through the Arts around Marietta Square at First Friday May 6
First Friday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour to Marietta's diverse art scene, held each first Friday through October. Read More
Possible Woman Conference honors Steve Nygren with Making A Difference Award
Belinda Grant-Anderson named Possible Woman of Year. Marj Barlow is Woman of Inspiration. Scholarships presented to five deserving women. Read More
Three Dynamic World Premieres Bring the Curtain on Atlanta Ballet's 81st Season-May 13-15
In the company's season finale production, three young, breakout choreographers present three dynamic world premieres in Ignition: New Choreographic Voices, May 13 -15 on the Alliance Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center. Read More
Disaster Relief: Seven Ways to Help Tornado Victims
The death toll from the catastrophic tornadoes in the South has climbed to more than 340, with thousands injured, homeless, without power or clean water. How can we harness the power of social media to help? 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
Ashton Woods Celebrates Grand Opening at Brookfield Park at West Village
Ashton Woods Homes is celebrating the grand opening of Brookfield Park at West Village on April 30. The Smyrna community offers a true live, work, play environment. Read More
Number of types of bacteria, including staph, found along with molds and yeast in high school band instruments: 442
Number of deaths each year caused by the malaria parasite: 780,000
Inside the FBI
Number of agents:
Criminal: 5,877
Counterterrorism/Counterintelligence: 5,026
Intelligence Analysts: 3,118
Cyber: 996
Intelligence Agents: 580
Age of the King James Bible since its first publication: 400 years
(TIME)
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On Tuesday, May 10, 2011, Commissioner Pete Wheeler and the Veterans Service Board of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service will host the dedication of the Phase II Expansion of the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Milledgeville. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend.
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Smartphone Operating Systems, Android vs iOS
Wed, 04 May 2011
Recently, there have been many declarations about the state of mobile devices, primarily focusing around Android and the iPhone. Which one should you be using? In this article, I explore this topic from the consumer, developer and marketer's point of view.
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