Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs
From the sands of Egypt to the heart of Atlanta, Georgians are in for a rare thrill on November 14th. Read More
PBS President Forecasts the Future of Broadcast Journalism
Paula Kerger, President and Chief Executive Officer of PBS, the nation's largest non-commercial media organization, will discuss the future of broadcast media at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, December 3. The event is sponsored by Public Broadcasting Atlanta and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Read More
BroadcastAtlanta ENVIRO EXPO USA and Georgia Recycling Coalition to Host Atlanta's First Green Expo for Consumers
This weekend, Atlanta will host the first annual BroadcastAtlanta ENVIRO EXPO USA, which will bring together a full spectrum of eco-conscious businesses, suppliers, manufacturers and green experts to educate consumers on eco-friendly lifestyle choices. Read More
Make New Business Contacts and Go Home with Great Prizes from the Daybook/AWN Mixer Nov. 12
Goodies such as pet concierge services, custom logo design, tickets to the Platinum Pink Gala, one hour of business coaching and much more sweeten the pot for those attending this mixer Wed., Nov. 12 at Atlanta Marriott Downtown from 6pm to 8pm. Read More
The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur Welcomes Russian Artists Nov. 12
Several groups of artists are part of this particular project, and to welcome them to Decatur, The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur will host a special reception from 5 to 7 pm, immediately followed by a lecture. Read More
GuildQuality Announces the 2009 Guildmaster Awards Call for Entries
GuildQuality is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2009 Guildmaster Awards. This competition recognizes builders and real estate companies in the United States and Canada with a proven history of superior customer service. The 2009 awards will be open to non-members for the first time in the competition's history. Read More
The American Trakehner Association Announces 2008 Convention
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce its 2008 Convention to be held November 20 - 22 in Burbank, Ca. The ATA convention will feature an array of activities from board meetings to stallion inspections, the mare show, branding, show jumping, a dressage exhibition and much more - all showcasing the versatile Trakehner horse. A complete schedule of events and registrations information can be found on the ATA Web site at www.americantrakehner.com. Read More
2nd Annual Atlanta Integrated Marketing Summit Brings Together Six Powerhouse Marketing and PR Organizations
The 2nd annual Atlanta Integrated Marketing Summit will be held November 13, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia. This event is event is designed for marketing, advertising, publicity, public relations and creative professionals. Read More
DMA Atlanta appoints 2009 Advisory Board
The experience, achievements and credentials of our Advisory Board Members will help shape the future of the DMA Atlanta and allow us to offer the marketing community valuable and useful insights into emerging direct marketing trends. Read More
AMA November Luncheon - How IHG and (r)evolution Partners Describe Revolutionary Approach to Product Development
AMA Signature Luncheon - IHG and (r)evolution Partners Describe Revolutionary Approach to Product Development - Nov. 18 at Villa Christina. Featured speakers: John Muehlbauer, Director of Product Management at IHG Brad White, Principal at (r)evolution Read More
Win a 2009 fully-loaded Honda Fit donated by North Georgia Honda Dealers Assoc. to support the World Children's Center
To show support for Orphaned, Neglected and Homeless Children, the North Georgia Honda Dealers Association has donated a Honda Fit to the World Children's Center. Register now to win! No purchase necessary. Read More
Join Corner-Virginia Highland Business Owners, The Meddin Company and Verus Carbon Neutral for Eco-Announcement - Nov 14
Please join eighteen business owners from The Corner-Virginia Highland shopping and restaurant district, The Meddin Company and Verus Carbon Neutral as they make a groundbreaking eco-announcement, the first of its kind in the United States. Read More
Ryla Continues Domestic Jobs Creation during Economic Downturn
Recent news of job cuts in some of the largest US employers give reason to consider the tremendous importance of job growth in small to medium businesses. Example? Atlanta area's Ryla will increase employment to 1000 by end of 2008. Read More
Last Chance to Call Carrington Home
Just 19 homes remain at Carrington, a Pacific Group community located along the Silver Comet Trail in Powder Springs. Carrington features townhomes built by McCar Homes. Read More
Macy's Culinary Council Chef Tyler Florence Joins Macy's Volunteers in Atlanta
Find out what's cooking with Macy's Culinary Council Chef and Food Network Celebrity Tyler Florence when he visits Atlanta to meet his fans Thursday November 13, 2008 Read More
Site Smart Program Receives Keep Georgia Beautiful Award
Peachtree Hills Place's Site Smart program is a certification program that trains construction workers on tree preservation. Read More
Toybox Productions Blasts Off to New Space in Inman Park
Toybox Productions (www.ToyboxProductions.com) showcases new state-of-the-art offices in Inman Park, with proceeds to benefit Jerusalem House (www.JerusalemHouse.org). Read More
Inaugural Turkey Day Corps Classic — Nov. 23
Care packages will be organized from the proceeds of this charity golf tournament and sent to Soldiers currently serving in the Middle East the week prior to Christmas. Read More
DMA Atlanta Proudly Welcomes A New Platinum Sponsor - WHITESTONE MARKETING
WHITESTONE MARKETING, a leading Atlanta based direct marketing agency, has become a platinum sponsor of the DMA Atlanta (Direct Marketing Association of Atlanta). Read More
AMA Atlanta is Calling all Mentees
The Atlanta chapter of AMA is extending the deadline for applications for its annual Mentorship Program. The program creates an opportunity for budding marketing professionals to interact and engage in discussions of professional ideas and development. Mentees can enroll today! Read More
AMA National Hot Topic Series: Strategic Internal Brand Development
In today's transparent, digital environment, the need for marketers to adopt an inside-out branding approach is vital to extending and maximizing the impact of their brand. Join AMA on Nov. 14 to discover tools, strategies and best practices from prominent marketing professionals. Read More
Daylight Savings Time Facts:
At 2a.m., November 6, 2011 marks the end of Daylight Savings Time (DST)
The only U.S. States that do not recognize DSL: Arizona and Hawaii
Which state was the most recent to observe DSL: Indiana
(Columbia Encyclopedia)
The number of hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute: 35 hours
The percentage of America's that online video advertising reaches in a month: 45.4%
The amount of online advertisements served through video in Spetember 2010: over 4.3 million
Number of Facebook video uploads each day: 415,000
Amount of video views each day on Facebook: over 2 billion
(SimplyZesty)
Top 3 Industries in the State of Georgia:
1. Education, health and social services: 17.6&
2. Manufacturing: 14.8%
3. Retail trade: 12%
(U.S. Census Data)
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