Old Fashioned Fourth of July at Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites
Grab your beach towels, pack a picnic and spend the Fourth of July weekend at your favorite Georgia State Park. From lakeside swimming beaches to shaded picnic areas, a Georgia State Park visit is affordable fun. Read More
BronzeLens Film Festival Call for 2011 Entries now Extended to July 15
Entries are now being accepted in all categories which include Narrative Fiction, Shorts, Documentaries and Music Videos. Prestigious top honors will be given in each genre. Read More
Channel 2 Action News Awarded for Outstanding News Gathering Team Coverage
Channel 2 WSB-TV walked away with thirteen Emmy Awards this past Saturday night, including a top honor for Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering and Team Coverage. Read More
Digital Atlanta Deadline for Speakers is July 1
Friday, July 1 is the deadline to submit your speaking or event proposal for Digital Atlanta (formerly known as Social Media Atlanta.) Read More
Take the Ball and Run!
For the Atlanta Dream's Kathy Betty, success is full of calculated risks. Learn how you, too, can realize your Dream. Join Kathy, one of Atlanta's 100 Most Influential Atlantans, at the next Atlanta Women's Network luncheon. Read More
Move into a New Home at Hillside Trace in Forsyth Before the Schools Year Starts
Edwards Andrews Homes announces that four new homes are ready for move in at Hillside Trace in popular South Forsyth County. Read More
NATO Training Commander, Lt. Gen. William Caldwell, Speaks at The Atlanta Press Club
Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell, IV will be the featured speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, June 28. Read More
Soleil Laurel Canyon Awarded One of Nation's 50 Best Places to Retire
Where to Retire magazine just designated Soleil Laurel Canyon as one of the 50 best master-planned communities in the United States, in its issue that will appear on newsstands June 21. Read More
ATP Announces Call for Nominations for Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year
The Association of Telecom Professionals (ATP), today announced a call for nominations for the 2011 Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year (ATPY). Read More
TiE Atlanta July Meeting: Finding the Right Partner for Your Startup - Funding and More
Come out to hear expert panelists Devon Wijesinghe, Chief Strategy Officer, e-VERIFILE.com, Jamie Gallo, Co-founder and CEO, RentWiki.com and Ed Rieker, Founder & CEO, 151 Locust Read More
GMSDC'S 2011 Spirit of Alliance Award Winners
GMSDC honors corporate leaders and certified MBEs for commitment to supplier diversity and minority business development. Read More
Three Things Every CEO Should Know About Corporate Video
Within three years, close to 90% of web traffic will be video in nature. Not just Netflix (which currently accounts for about 20% of all web bandwidth) or YouTube, but corporate videos, as well. Read More
Channel 2 Action News Investigates Government Waste
After months of investigating, Channel 2 Action News exposes outrageous examples of government waste and it all adds up to millions of dollars. Read More
Incredible Adventures on Georgia's Hidden Treasures
Exciting new adventures await on the next Georgia's Hidden Treasures. Channel 2's John Pruitt, Jovita Moore and Fred Blankenship take viewers on an exploration of Georgia just in time for family summertime travel. Read More
Fantastic Response to New Floor Plans at Cresswind at Lake Lanier
The recent ground breaking event for the new model park at Cresswind at Lake Lanier generated significant buzz among homebuyers. Read More
Valentine's Day in the United States
Percentage of adults that say they celebrate Valentine's Day: 62%
Dollars spent on candy the week before February 14: 448 million
Pounds of chocolate candy bought during Valentine's Day week: 58 million
Valentine's Day cards and gifts sent each year: 150 million
Number of 'Sweethearts' candy produced annually: 8 billion
Percentage of adults that say they purchase flowers or plants on Valentine's Day: 23%
Average amount men shell out: $150
Average amount women shell out: $74
(History Channel)
Annual global spending on education is $1.1 trillion. Annual global spending on military is $1.3 trillion (45% by USA).
U.S. and European expenditure on pet food is $17 billion per year.
The global expenditure on health care and nutrition is $2.1 trillion.
"Don't look where you fall, but where you slipped."
-African Proverb
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