Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Awards $243,840 in Grants for Access to Healthy Food
The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation has awarded six grants totaling $243,840 to support innovative approaches to give more children and families access to healthy, affordable food. Read More
American Institute for Managing Diversity: Pursuing the Promise of Diversity Summit Nov. 9
On November 9th, 2011, AIMD will host its 4th Annual Pursuing the Promise of Diversity Summit and Awards Luncheon entitled "Global Diversity - What Does it Mean?" at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA. Read More
Need to Be Heard? Use Your Full Voice with Georgia Coach Association Nov. 8 & 12
You spend a good part of your life in conversation. Wouldn't it be great to make the most of everything you say to use your full voice? Join the Georgia Coach Association and Barbara McAfee on Nov. 8 and 12 to learn how! Read More
Channel 2 Action News October 2011 Sweeps Report
Channel 2 Action News won the October sweeps delivering 56% of the local news audience. The October sweep ran from September 29 through October 26, 2011. Read More
BBA Welcomes Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp
On Thursday, November 3, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp will speak at the Buckhead Business Association weekly breakfast speaker series. Read More
TiE November Meeting - Corporate Innovation
For this event, we welcome our panel of insiders from several of the world's most successful companies. These experts will focus their discussion on cutting-edge ideas centered around how organizations can foster innovation. Read More
'Ball of Fire' Bernadette Boas to Speak at ProWIN Luncheon
Bernadette Boas is a 'ball of fire' who inspires, motivates and equips individuals and professionals with the mindset, skills and talents they need to obtain success and prosperity in life. Read More
Atlanta Green Communicators Preview 2012 Legislative Session
Atlanta Green Communicators meet Tuesday, November 15, for Preview of the 2012 Georgia Legislative Session led by Rob Teilhet, executive director of Georgia Conservation Voters, at Steam House Lounge Midtown 5 to 6 p.m. Read More
Global EXEC Women Presents: Wine, Wisdom and Winning
"Selling Your Vision to Your Investor, Boss or The Board of Directors" Read More
Steve Voorhees, CFO of RockTenn, to Speak to Financial Executives International-Atl anta
Calling all Financial Officers to FEI-Atlanta dinner meeting Nov. 15 at Maggiano's Buckhead. Read More
The Intersect Group Sponsors the First IIA Atlanta Chapter Internal Audit Case Competition
To support the effort to develop local talent, The Intersect Group, a national finance, accounting and IT staffing and consulting firm, will sponsor a reception following the First IIA Atlanta Internal Audit Case Competition. Read More
AMA November Signature Luncheon: "Marketing in 2020"
AMA welcomes as panelist, Joe Rooney, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing, Advertising and Social Media for Cox Communications. He is one of the star-studded panelists, along with other members of the AMA Executive Advisory for our November Signature Luncheon! Read More
Seniors to Receive Registration Assistance for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Fulton County seniors who are having problems paying energy bills can take advantage of early enrollment assistance. Read More
Taste Shop Give Nov. 19 Event by Georgia Family Council to Benefit 14 Nonprofits
Former White House Executive Chef Walter Scheib is guest of honor for The Ultimate Charity Experience, will prepare bonus "State Dinner" Read More
Action Cycling Rider Recruitment Party Starts Countdown to Big 10 Cycling Benefit
The tenth ride of the Action Cycling Atlanta AIDS Vaccine 200, benefiting AIDS vaccine research at Emory Vaccine Center, kicks off November 3 at Sweetwater Brewery. Read More
Windsong at Seven Hills Opens New Terrace Model Home
Windsong at Seven Hills has recently completed its first furnished terrace model. Featuring the Henley floor plan, the model home has 3,000 square feet of living space and stunning views. Read More
Number of iPhone 4S smartphones sold during first three days on the market: over 4 million
Number of iPhone 3GS smartphones sold during first three days on the market: over 1 million
(Apple)
Percent of American adults who one a tablet: 11
Average time American tablet owners spend using the device, per day: 90 minutes
Share of news-consuming tablet owners who have paid to access news on their devices: around 1/3
(AP/Pew Research Center)
Average internet connection speed in South Korea, which boasts the fastest internet speeds in the world: 13.8 Mbps
Average internet connecton speed in Latvia: 8.2 Mbps
Average internet connection speed in the U.S.: 5.8 Mbps
(Akamai)
Share of U.S. internet bandwith Netflix uses during peak hours: 32.7%
Percent of streamed videos YouTube accounts for: 34.5%
Percent of streamed videos Netflix accounts for: 5%
(Sandvine)
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