Gwinnett Innovation Park Sparks Atlanta Entrepreneurs with First Nspire Companies
eHub Nspire Program Provides the Tools to Help Atlanta Entrepreneurs Transform from a Start-Up to a Thriving Business - 8BIT and Core 3 Networks Announced as First Nspire Companies. Read More
IT Industry Lunch- Consumerization of IT: A Trend or New Tradition?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta invites you to "Consumerization of IT: A Trend or New Tradition?" Lunch Conversation, hosted by Microsoft. Read More
Taste of Atlanta Welcomes Food Network Star Aaron Sanchez to 10th Anniversary Celebration
For its 10th anniversary, Taste of Atlanta proves its culinary chops as it welcomes Aaron Sanchez to Tech Square for a landmark event. Sanchez is the co-star of Food Network's hit series, Chopped and Heat Seekers. Read More
Sponsors Help Ensure Success for Most Comfortable Ball of the Season
Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta event promises to be most comfortable gala; is intended to raise awareness and support for vital citizen crime-fighting program. www.2011BlueJeanBall.com Read More
Next Generation Manufacturing Prepares For Sell-Out Crowd Of Industry Leaders
On October 18, the Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center (GTRI) will open its doors for the first annual Next Generation Manufacturing event. In attendance will be an assembly of state manufacturing companies, industry leading speakers, and local and national trade resources. Together, these industry leaders will discuss growth and innovation as the state prepares for a renaissance within the manufacturing industry. Read More
Fulton County Residents Invited to Discuss Smoke-free Policies
Residents are invited to attend "Coalition Building: the Ultimate Approach to A Smoke Free Community" summit on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Read More
Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell hosts Alfred "Tup" Holmes Golf Classic
President Mitchell and nationally acclaimed amateur golfer Mariah Stackhouse and other professional athletes will join members of the Alfred "Tup" Holmes family for the tournament. Event starts at 10 a.m. Read More
"Local Food, Local Fun Day" at Panola Mountain State Park
On Saturday, October 22, enjoy a free climbing wall, organic gardening demonstrations, geocaching clinics, nature hikes, walking shelter dogs, and a healthy picnic created by Celebrity Chef Todd English. Read More
Nationally-Known Media Law Speakers Sign on to Participate in Harvard-KSU Conference
The Berkman Center at Harvard Law School and Kennesaw State University bring some of nations' top Media Law Attorneys, Scholars and Journalists together for a conference on Media Law in the Digital Age. Read More
Recycling & the Economy Symposium in Memphis, TN, October 26-27, 2011
This is not a typical recycling conference - you will have the opportunity to hear from speakers and panelists who are high level decision makers across the recycling supply chain. Read More
Windsong Properties Closes Out at Somerset in Woodstock
Windsong Properties has closed out at Somerset in Woodstock. The community offers many activities to fit the lifestyles of active adults. Read More
The Empty Stocking Fund's Santa's Village Finds New Distribution Center
The Empty Stocking Fund has secured space for its 2011 gift distribution center. Manheim has donated the use of an unused facility for this year's Santa's Village. Read More
4th Annual Pursuing the Promise of Diversity Summit & Luncheon Nov. 9
On November 9th, 2011, the American Institute for Managing Diversity ( AIMD) will host its 4th AnnualPursuing the Promise of Diversity Summit and Awards Luncheon entitled "Global Diversity - What Does it Mean?" Read More
Jump on board and strap in for the "Journey Beyond the Comfort Zone," with Scot Safon
Join AMA Atlanta for the October Signature Luncheon with Scot Safon, Executive Vice President/CNN Worldwide, General Manager/HLN. Read More
Derreck Kayongo, 2011 CNN Hero Finalist, to Speak at BBA Thursday Networking Breakfast
On Thursday, October 13, Derreck Kayongo, Senior Advocacy Coordinator for the Southeast Region of CARE International and Founder of the Global Soap Project, will speak at the BBA's weekly breakfast. Read More
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's Inaugural Changing the World Awards Nov. 2
To celebrate almost 100 years of Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's Changing the World Awards honors outstanding Atlanta leaders with Alumnae Achievment, as well as Lifetime Achievement & Girl Achievement Awards. Read More
Join the Healthier Lifestyle Movement & Walk For Lunch!
Guided 1 and 2-mile lunchtime walks starting from Atlanta City Hall (55 Trinity Avenue, S.W.) every Tuesday and Thursday beginning October 18. Read More
Leslie Schlesinger Interiors Delivers the Best in Multi-Family Residential Interior Design
Residents and their guests at Rockledge not only enjoy an apartment community with the best in home features. 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
Huge Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Sale
Construction Resources is participating in The Artisan Group's National Yard Sale, benefitting Homes for Our Troops on Oct. 14-15. 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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