King and Spalding's Discovery Center pushes "fore" a cure
The King and Spalding Discovery Center's annual golf tournament to raise money for blood cancer research was held on October 5th at the White Water Creek Country Club in Fayetteville. The event raised $36,500 for LLS. Read More
Michael Young Will Speak at BBA Breakfast on October 14th
On Thursday, October 14, Michael Young, President and CEO of Grady Health Systems, will speak at the Buckhead Business Association's weekly breakfast and networking meeting. Read More
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Hosts QA and Artists Talk for "Evenly Yoked"
"Evenly Yoked" QA, Gallery Walk and Artists Talk on Tuesday, Oct. 12 , with artists Bradley McCallum and Jacqueline Tarry, delves into race relations, the Civil Rights Movement and social justice. Read More
Only two weeks until the Social Media Integration Conference
Social media offers enormous marketing opportunities but how do you integrate it into existing marketing and PR programs? Learn from nationally-known pros without leaving the Atlanta area. Read More
Donate Love Foundation, Inc. 1st Annual $5 Giving Campaign
The Donate Love Foundation, Inc. provides the opportunity for elementary, middle, and high school youth to give back to their communities through monthly service projects. Read More
Start Your Home Remodeling Project with Atlanta Real Estate Forum
Are you looking to remodel your current home and stay in it awhile longer? Start your search by reviewing the Atlanta renovation and remodeling news on Atlanta Real Estate Forum. Read More
Belk to Unveil New Exterior Store Signage
New Belk logo signage on exterior of flagship store at Phipps Plaza will be unveiled in a special presentation. Belk will also make a check presentation to one of its longstanding community partners, Junior League of Atlanta. Read More
Donations Needed to Help Renovate United Methodist Children's Teaching Kitchen in Atlanta
United Methodist Children's Home (UMCH) Teaching Kitchen is in need of donations and volunteers to help revitalize its facilities. Read More
Womenetics presents the Georgia Pacific Scholarship - $9000 to five bright students
GA Pacific partners with Womenetics to promote scholarship, ideas and action surrounding global women's issues. Read More
NPR CEO, Vivian Schiller, Discusses the Organization's Success Story at the Atlanta Press Club
Vivian Schiller, President and CEO of NPR, will be the featured speaker at the Atlanta Press Club's Newsmaker Luncheon on Thursday, October 21. This event is co-sponsored by Georgia Public Broadcasting and Public Broadcasting Atlanta. Read More
TiE Atlanta Gala 2010 - Welcomes World Renown Kruti Dance Academy
Join Kruti Dance Academy in celebration with TiE Atlanta at the 2010 Gala. This gifted dance group specializes in the rich cultural heritage of India and recently reached the quarterfinals as part of America's Got Talent. Read More
Stage 4 Endo, Fibroids and Adhesions Removed=Pregnancy !
How Thomas L. Lyons, MD, Saved Kate Melioris' Family Dreams. CBS-ATLANTA Better Mornings to Feature Story Tuesday, 10/12/10, 5-7am Read More
Registration now open for Camp STARS!
Camp STARS for Children is open to children who have experienced a loss through death. In an atmosphere of caring and fun, they are given opportunities to share feelings of grief with each other and with trained counselors. Read More
AMA October Signature Luncheon - Purposeful Excellence in Business
Join AMA Atlanta in welcoming Joey Reiman, Founder and CEO of BrightHouse - "Purpose + Passion = Profit" Read More
Hispanic Pastor, Advocate First Lecturer for Mercer's Center for Theology and Public Life
Mercer University's Center for Theology and Public Life will host The Rev. Gabriel Salguero, a leading Hispanic progressive Protestant pastor, for a series of lectures on Oct. 11 and 12 in Atlanta. Read More
Greater Valley Area Homebuilder Announces Realtor Incentive
Real estate agents can earn up to a $2,500 bonus for any new home sold at the masterplanned community, Quail Run by Dec. 31, 2010. Read More
HSMAI-GA 14th Annual Chinese Auction
Toss your quarters in the bucket, waive your numbered auction paddle, listen for the GONG, and be prepared for lots of fun and laughter as we celebrate The Year of the Tiger - HSMAI Georgia fashion. Read More
How does a 65-year-old company grow younger fast? Find out at BMA Atlanta on Oct. 14
Chris Hood of Manheim Specialty Auctions presents a B2B Case Study on Driving Sales with Integrated Marketing Read More
The 2010 Power of eMarketing Conference to be Held in Baltimore, MD on 10/21-22
Keynote speakers Steve Patrizi, VP of Marketing Solutions for Linkedin, and Bob Gilbreath, Chief Marketing Strategist at Bridge Worldwide will be joined by 35+ industry leaders as speakers, moderators and panelists. Read More
Prices Lowered for Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association 50+ University Day
The 50+ Housing Council recently reduced the price to attend 50+ University Day. The cost is now $50 for 50+ Council Members and $80 for non-council members. Read More
Number of states where toilet papering a house is legal and can’t be fined: 2. (Texas and Minnesota)
Year the flushing toilet was invented: 1596.
Amount of toilet paper sold in the US each year: $2.4 billion.
Number of sheets used by the average American each day: 57.
(Wikipedia/Worddig.com)
Percentage of HR executives who think an online degree is as good as a traditional degree: 49 percent.
Percentage increase In the number who feel that way over the past five years: +89 percent.
(US News and World Report)
At $80 million, rank of Simon Cowell among the highest paid men in prime time TV: 1.
At $51 million, rank of Ryan Seacrest: 2.
At $50 million, rank of Donald Trump: 3.
At $34 million, rank of Steve Carell: 4.
(Forbes)
"It's too bad I'm not as wonderful a person as people say I am, because the world could use a few people like that."
- Alan Alda
Body Design Personal Training's Outdoor Group Power is taking fitness challenges to new heights with the announcement of the Skydiving Freefall event with Skydive Georgia scheduled for Saturday, October 30th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. over Cedartown, Ga. With 100 percent of the proceeds going to research and awareness for Lou Gehrig's disease, all participants are encouraged to don their Halloween costumes to have fun and physically challenge themselves while simultaneously raising money to fight the devastating disease.
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