First Response Coalition To Celebrate Inaugural “National First Responder Appreciation Day” on Capitol Hill

To honor America ’s “hometown heroes,” FRC urges Congress to pass H.Res.592, the “National First Responder Appreciation Day” resolution...
Sep 24, 2007

Preparing for the Graying of Georgia’s Population

Advancements in healthcare and technology have made aging in the 21st Century very different from that of previous generations, with a greater number of people living longer, productive and enjoyable lives.  While this is great news, there are two distinct and different stories for the more than 77 million people in the aging baby boomer population and their local and state governments that must be prepared to address their unique needs. 
Sep 16, 2007

“Going Green is BIG Business” – Any business can do it! Find out how on Super Tuesday, Sept. 25

Atlanta Business League (ABL) 23rd Annual Super Tuesday on September 25 features a groundbreaking business opportunity track – “Going Green is BIG Business”. “We want to showcase one of the top 5 small business trends and how business owners can be ready for the local $20 billion Beltline project, global green-related corporate procurement, or leverage green-retail to attract more consumers,” according to Super Tuesday Co-Chair Charlotte King.
Sep 12, 2007

Dave Matthews Band To Headline The Green Concert For Piedmont Park, With Very Special Guests The Allman Brothers Band

Dave Matthews Band will headline The Green Concert for Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 8. The event will help raise more than $1 million for the park’s expansion, which is set to begin later this fall. Special guest joining Dave Matthews Band will be The Allman Brothers Band.
Sep 7, 2007

The History of Labor Day

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Sep 3, 2007

Occupational Sciences ´Visionary´ Elizabeth Yerxa Holds Public Lectures at Brenau University

Betty Yerxa, the USC dean emeritus, is regarded as a "visionary" who helped establish occupational science as an academic discipline with the first university doctoral program in the United States.
Sep 2, 2007

GaREIA Presents Millard and Linda Fuller, founders of Habitat for Humanity and The Fuller Center for Housing

GaREIA’s seventh annual Southeastern Convention & Trade Show combines two dozen local and national experts speaking on various aspects of real estate investing. Millard and Linda Fuller will be speaking on an upcoming book detailing their life and mission, in the past and in the future.
Aug 23, 2007

Milliken & Company, a carbon negative manufacturer, launches an Energy Conservation Initiative on Friday, August 24

Focused on four action areas—People, Alternative Sources, Innovation and Green Building

Aug 23, 2007

Brenau University Explores Feasibility of Future Medical School

To address the shortage of physicians and other healthcare professionals in Hall County and north Georgia, Brenau University announced retention of the medical education consulting firm DJW Associates to conduct a feasibility study on whether the 129-year-old university should establish a medical school.
Aug 10, 2007

´Stones´ Expert Southerland to Address ´Lost Colony´ Enthusiasts

When Brenau University Professor James Southerland travels to coastal North Carolina in September, he will have rocks in his luggage.

Actually, he plans to carry only one rock, but it is a briefcase-sized 21-pound chunk of rough-veined quartz. With Elizabethan-era words chiseled into its front and back surfaces, the oblong-shaped piece is the cornerstone of the university´s unique collection of stones that purportedly help solve one of American history´s greatest puzzles.

Aug 10, 2007

Happy Birthday America!

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777.
Jul 4, 2007

Marinated Ginger Chicken for the Grill

If your weekend plans include barbecueing, you'll want to try this recipe for grilled Chicken thighs. Before cooking, the thighs are marinated in a flavorful red wine vinegar marinade with fresh grated ginger. The recipe provides for reserved marinade to use as a basting sauce. And, just in case the weather doesn't cooperate, I've included instructions for broiling the chicken.

Jun 28, 2007

Thermal Imaging Cameras Can Detect Arthritis

Using a thermal imaging camera to detect increased temperature around the joints may assist doctors in the diagnosis of arthritis.
Jun 28, 2007

Beijing Cuisine

One of China’s most interesting regional cuisines, Beijing or northern Chinese cuisine reflects a variety of influences. It has been shaped by chefs at the Imperial Court, Mongol invaders in the 14th century, the cuisine of eastern Shangdong province, and a harsh climate elsewhere.
Jun 28, 2007

Blood Needed For Georgia Hospitals - Donors Urged To Give Blood IMMEDIATELY!

With blood donations at such low levels that the Red Cross can currently supply only one fourth of Georgia hospitals’ demand for blood, an urgent call for donors has been issued by the humanitarian organization. Greatest shortage is for type O- and type O+ blood for use in emergency rooms.
Jun 27, 2007