Final Week of WICKED in Atlanta, Playing at The Fox Theatre through Sunday, October 9
This is the last chance to see WICKED before it flies out of Atlanta! Broadway's biggest blockbuster will end its current engagement Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Sunday, October 9. Read More
Women in Technology Welcomes Stephanie Hill as Executive Director
The Atlanta-based non-profit association Women in Technology (WIT) announced the appointment of Stephanie Hill as its executive director. Hill brings 20+ years experience leading technology and nonprofits. Read More
JJIE. org Launches New Multimedia Project: Bokeh
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE.org) Launches New Multimedia Project: Bokeh. Collaboration features nationally-recognized photographers, today's young people and JJIE's photojournalism. Read More
Director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, to Speak at BBA Breakfast on Oct. 6
On Thursday, October 6, Tricia Pridemore, Director of Governor's Office of Workforce Development, will speak at the Buckhead Business Association's weekly breakfast and networking meeting. Read More
Fulton County Presents "Home Sweet Home" Important Tax Exemption Information for Seniors
Fulton County Housing and Community Development will host "Home Sweet Home" Important Tax Exemption Information for Seniors on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Read More
Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods Finishes Facelift at Wellstone at Middle Creek
Just in time for fall--Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods has completed its facelift at Wellstone at Middle Creek. Improvements include a community garden and planting shed. Read More
Cartoon Network's James Anderson Shares Tips for Capturing Generational Brand Loyalty
Join us for this interactive seminar with James Anderson, SVP, Public Relations of Turner Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media, as he takes you through the journey of speaking to all audiences of from six-years-olds to moms. Read More
Southern Company CEO Discusses Energy Policy at the Atlanta Press Club
Tom Fanning, chairman of the board, and president and CEO of Southern Company, will be the featured guest speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, October 12. Read More
City of Atlanta to Host Free Financial Planning Day
Dozens of Atlanta-area Financial Planners will meet one-on-one with attendees to answer questions on getting out of debt, retirement planning, investment strategies, income taxes, insurance, mortgages and foreclosures, among many other topics. Read More
Sophisticated Groom Magazine's "Ultimate Bachelor Excursion" for Engaged Men
The Sophisticated Groom Ultimate Bachelor Excursion will feature competition, breakout information sessions and unplanned social activities where grooms, their groomsmen and friends can compete for event prizes, the grand prize and have the fun of the bachelor's party for a full weekend. Read More
GAGOP Foundation Golf Tournament at Hawks Ridge Golf Course
Join the Georgia Republican Party, Chairman Sue Everhart, and Foundation Chairman Chip Pearson at Hawks Ridge Golf Course on Monday, October 24th for the 2nd Annual Foundation Golf Tournament! Read More
Still Time to Register for the Digital Marketing Education Series October Event
This session will explore how marketers are combining a mix of traditional research along with social media and word of mouth insights to better determine their media and marketing mix. Read More
Two Model Homes Now Open at The Park at LaVista Walk
The Providence Group is now showcasing two recently opened model homes at The Park at LaVista Walk; a private, gated community of three-story townhomes priced from the mid-$200,000s. Read More
Atlanta Press Club Gorilla Ball: A Night of Laughs
Join the Atlanta Press Club for a night of laughter at our 37th annual Gorilla Ball on October 27. We will salute some of the craziest bloopers from the local television stations and see what didn't make the nightly news! Read More
Wells Fargo CEO Discusses the Banking Industry at the Atlanta Press Club
Chairman, President and CEO of Wells Fargo John Stumpf will be the featured guest speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Monday, October 24. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is the presenting sponsor. Read More
Green Chamber of the South Hosts "An Evening With Greenhouse Entrepreneurs"
Two companies with "green" intentions will be in the spotlight on Thursday, October 13, 2011 when the Green Chamber of the South (GCOS) hosts "An Evening With Greenhouse Entrepreneurs". Read More
The total payment volume of digital goods PayPal expects to hit in 2011: $4.7 billion
Google's third-quarter earnings: $9.72 billion
Number of Google+ users: 40 million
(Mashable)
Percentage of Facebook users that live outside the U.S.: 70%
Amount of money Yahoo offered Zuckerburg for Facebook in 2006: $1 billion
Facebook's value today: between $7.9 - $11 billion
Number of servers running Facebook's infrastructure: 10,000
(OnlineSchools.org)
Number of checked bags lost by airlines in 2010: 29.4 million
Total number of airports in U.S.: 15,079
Length of the longest runway: 5,500m
(BookFHR.com)
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Steve Jobs' Influence: He Is One Reason Our Company Is Here
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Count us among the millions influenced by Steve Jobs. Our CEO, Richard Warner, touches on Jobs' influence on What's Up Interactive.
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