146th Anniversary - Historic Battle Comes To Life In Atlanta
History buffs from across the country will soon convene in east Atlanta and surrounding neighborhoods for the annual commemoration of the Battle of Atlanta July 23 thru July 25, 2010. Read More
Top Experts Will Address Marketing's Biggest Challenges at the Social Media Integration Conference
Attendees will learn practical, real-world strategies from top social media experts to integrate social media into PR and marketing campaigns. Read More
iMarketing Institute: Consumer Finance and Banking Seminar - July 27th, 8:30am - 12:00pm
- Emerging Trends, What's next? - Don't Waste Your Money on Marketing! - Is Social Media Right ? Regulations are changing the way we do business. Join us for and learn how you can take advantage of the emerging opportunities. Read More
July 25th Bat Blitz at Fort Mountain State Park
How many bugs can a single bat eat, and where do they go during the day? Kids of all ages will discover this and more at the annual Bat Blitz kickoff. Meet bat researchers, take home bat crafts and, hopefully, see live bats as they are netted. Read More
Turkish Trade Minister H.E. Zafer Caglayan and Turkish Businessmen present TRADE and INVESTMENT seminar on July 23
Turkish American Chamber of Commerce presents TRADE and INVESTMENT seminar on July 23, organized by: Istanbul Center, Clayton State University, World Trade Center Atlanta, World Chamber of Commerce, GA Chamber of Commerce, Global Atlanta, and Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Read More
Ecolife 2010 at Atlantic Station! It's Atlanta's largest eco-lifestyle event, September 25-26!
It's Atlanta's largest eco-lifestyle event. It's two full days of family outdoor edutainment & fun. It's a fun way to learn more about really living an eco-friendly life with the newest technologies, products, and practices. ...it's Ecolife 2010 at Atlantic Station on September 25-26 Read More
Join Us for Breakfast as Bestselling Author, Paco Underhill, Discusses his Latest Book
Join the Atlanta Press Club for a special morning presentation by bestselling author and behavorial researcher Paco Underhill on Wednesday, July 28. Paco will be discussing and signing his latest book, WHAT WOMEN WANT: The Global Market Turns Female Friendly at the 191 Club. Read More
Falcons' GM Discusses Winning Formula For Upcoming NFL Season at the Press Club
Atlanta Falcons' general manager, Thomas Dimitroff, will be the featured speaker for the Atlanta Press Club's Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, July 27 Read More
Georgia Aquarium Welcomes Third Manta Ray
The Georgia Aquarium announced the addition of a third manta ray into the Ocean Voyager Gallery, built by The Home Depot. Read More
High School Football Games Coming to Channel 2 Broadcast Live on RTV
Channel 2 WSB-TV and PlayON! Sports announce a new partnership to broadcast live high school football games to fans all over north Georgia. Read More
Mark Dvorak APR of Golin/Harris International Wins PRSA|GA's "Chapter Champion" Award
This award recognizes PRSA|GA members who have gone the extra mile in service to the Chapter. The award is presented on a monthly basis, or as appropriate. Eligibility for the award includes all Georgia Chapter members who go above and beyond the call of duty as a Chapter volunteer. Read More
Soleil Laurel Canyon Announces Peggy Mercer as New Home Sales Consultant
Experienced sales consultant, Peggy Mercer is excited about joining the team at Soleil Laurel Canyon, a 330 acre, resort-inspired active adult community in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. Read More
Channel 2 WSB-TV and The Trust for Public Land Seek Nominations for Cox Conserves Heroes Program
Channel 2 WSB-TV, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land (TPL), today launched Atlanta's 2010 Cox Conserves Heroes program. Read More
Digital Scrapbooking Workshop at The National Archives at Atlanta July 31st
Now that you know who your ancestors are, where they came from, and a little bit about their lives, it's time to organize all of those records and photographs. Read More
Does Your Body Language Speak Well of You?
What exactly is your body language saying about you? In today's competitive business environment, this basic form of communication is critical. Are you sharing what you want to share? Expert Patti Wood's presentation will help you learn how to make the right first impression. Read More
Former Agnes Scott Dean Recalls Early Years
Julia Gary, the first woman dean at Agnes Scott College, recently sat down to discuss what it was like to be dean at a time when most in the field were men. Read More
Mobile Teen
75% of 12-17 year-olds have cell phones
Girls text 2.5 x more than boys
A typical teen sends 49 texts a day
64% of teens text in class
25% of teens make calls during class
1 of 3 teens meet with friends face to face while the majority prefer to text
83% of teens send texts late at night
(Safely.com)
Percentage of American students that study abroad that are women: 64%
Percentage of international students in the U.S. that are men: 55%
Tuition fees for international students can be up to 3X greater than for in-state students.
International Students contribute more than $20 billion to the U.S. economy in 2010-11
(GeniusRecruiter)
There are 225 accredited zoos and aquariums in 7 countries.
(CityPASS)
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New iPad Features
Tue, 10 Apr 2012
The new iPad features are centered around one thing - its new display, packing four times as many pixels in the same area as the iPad 2. What this means for users is a crystal-clear display capable of making you forget you are looking at a computer screen, and also makes reading text or looking at photos a true joy. But if you already have one, are the new iPad features worth buying a new one?
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