PhotoBuzz: One up on Tyler Perry – Human flower decorations attend the grand opening night of the Kerzner Mazagan Beach Resort
October 31, 2009
Human flower decorations attend the grand opening night of the Kerzner Mazagan Beach Resort on October 31, 2009 in El Jadida, Morocco. 1,500 guest guests will be surrounded by 100,000 roses, 10,000 candles, 50 horses from El Jadida dressed in the national tbourida costume, more than 300 traditional folk troops and fire breathers in celebration of the opening night of the latest Kerzner International Resort. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
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PhotoBuzz: Red Bull Racing Pole sitter Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes celebrates with second placed Sebastian Vettel
October 31, 2009
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 31: Pole sitter Lewis Hamilton (C) of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes celebrates with second placed Sebastian Vettel (L) of Germany and Red Bull Racing and third placed Mark Webber (R) of Australia and Red Bull Racing in parc ferme following qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 31, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
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T.G.I. Friday’s Missing from Atlanta and Beyond
October 31, 2009
Apparently we didn’t thank God it was Friday enough. TGI Friday’s have dissappeared from Atlanta and surrounding counties. In buzzing the blogs we weren’t the only noticing the absence. The chain has been vanishing across the country.
blog.repeatatlanta.com — At the same time, the Marietta location on Powers Ferry closed as well. With the closure years ago of the location at Friday’s Plaza off Peachtree Industrial Blvd near Tilly Mill, the remaining locations are scattered around town in suburbs like Kennesaw, Duluth and Morrow. Friday’s was a landmark of sorts, and while it may not have been the best food, it was good for giving directions on Peachtree: “Have you passed Fridays?” “What side of the road was it on?” Guess it still works in that function minus the signage.
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Acclaimed Wedding Planner to Host ‘First of-its-Kind’ Weekend Wed-a-Thon Startng November 14th
October 30, 2009
Seeing is Believing — myATLevents — A renowned Atlanta wedding planner is organizing one of the most unique wedding events in the nation. From 8:00am Saturday, November 14th, to 12:01am Monday morning, November 16th, Sylvia Wayfer-Clark, owner of “Weddings by Stephanie Marie” will coordinate 40 non-stop, 1-hour weddings and receptions for 40 couples participating in the extraordinary event. The event combines two causes… (1) Helping couples have a wedding and reception that may have been beyond their reach in today’s economic environment, and (2) raising funds and needed household items for the Atlanta Children’s Shelter.
While the concept of fundraising isn’t new, “40-40-40 for the children” breaks new ground in fundraiser events. Specifically, “40-40-40” stands for 40 weddings & receptions in 40 hours for 40 dollars per bride/groom. The format is a “Wed-a-thon”, where couples will participate in a formal wedding ceremony and reception with the full compliment of traditions – first dance, cutting of the wedding cake, bouquet toss and more.
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myNationalEvents: Soul Ascension Weekend | Gulfstream Racing and Casino Nov. 7-8, 2009
October 30, 2009
myNationalEvents – Soul Ascension Weekend, hosted by JB Presents in Hollywood, Fla., at Gulfstream Racing and Casino, Nov. 7-8, 2009, will bring together a stellar roster of artists to celebrate the diversity, depth and dignity of soul music.
Headliner Eric Roberson, V. aka Valvin Roane II, Wayna, Jessie Boykins and Carol Riddick. Each artist will showcase their own genre of soul delving into Hip Hop, R&B, Alternative Rock and House music — taking the audience on a memorable musical journey.
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QuickBuzz: Rev. Bernice King Elected President At SCLC | NPR
October 30, 2009
Rev. Bernice King, the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., was elected this morning to be president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference — the landmark civil rights group her father co-founded.
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PhotoBuzz: Ceremony announcing approval of construction process for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial – Washington DC
October 29, 2009
WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 29: Christina King Ferris, sister of Martin Luther King Jr., stands next to a model of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial while attending a ceremony announcing the approval of the construction process for the memorial on the National Mall October 29, 2009 in Washington, DC. The memorial will be situated midway between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and take approximately two years to complete. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) – Hover of click photo to browse.
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QuickBuzz: Google is offering free steaming of songs in searches – Announces Music Business Partnership With iLike And Lala
October 29, 2009
HOLLYWOOD, CA: Recording artist Mos Def helps Google announce new search capabilities to facilitate online music distribution during an event at the Capitol Records building on October 28 in Hollywood, California. Google is partnering with several companies including MySpace Music, Lala, Pandora and Imeem, all of which have licensing agreements with record companies to download samples and streams of millions of songs online. Among other services, Google is offering free steaming of songs in searches based on portions of the lyrics or musician names. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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QuickBuzz: Obama Outlines Administration’s Plan To Help Small Businesses
October 29, 2009
WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 29: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks to members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, and small business owners and organizations from across the country about how his administration plans to help small businesses at the White House October 29, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama outlined plans to increase access to capital and health reform that gives small businesses the ability to control health costs. The U.S. Commerce Department announced that the economy grew at a rate of 3.5-percent in the third quarter, signaling some recovery. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Cracker Barrel Hate-Crime Victim Fears Retaliation after Assailant’s Release
October 29, 2009
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Atlanta, GA – Tasha Hill, the African-American victim of a hate-crime beating inside a Morrow, Ga., Cracker Barrel restaurant last month, says she is afraid for the safety of herself and her daughter after her alleged assailant was released from jail this afternoon.
Troy Dale West Jr., 47, was indicted on charges of aggravated assault, false imprisonment, first degree cruelty to children, two counts of battery and two counts of disorderly conduct. Police say that West beat Hill inside the Morrow Cracker Barrel restaurant in front of her 7-year-old daughter, employees and other customers, while West shouted racial slurs at Hill.
“I don’t think this was a momentary loss of control,” Hill said. “Based on the Cracker Barrel incident, I think Mr. West’s anger is deeply rooted in racial hatred, and he could still very easily seek to harm me and my daughter in some way now that he has been released.”
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 a judge set a $325,500 bond for West. Hill has been working with the Clayton County Victim Witness Assistance Program, and West has been ordered to wear an ankle-monitoring bracelet for added security.
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