If you're seeking employment in Atlanta, or simply stuck in a rut with your current employer, stop complaining and start polishing your resume. These job events will give you the opportunity to meet hiring representatives from some great local companies. Happy Hunting!

Monster Job Fair
Tuesday, August 19th
11:00am-3:00pm
Holiday Inn Conference Center
130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur
(404) 371-0204
Register in advance for this free job fair.

Atlanta Diversity Job Fair
Tuesday, August 26th
10:00am-2:00pm
Cobb Galleria
Two Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta
(770) 690-0900
Meet agents from more than 30 companies.

W Hotel Talent Center
Through October 31st
Monday-Friday, 10:00am-8:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
The W Atlanta-Buckhead Talent Center at Lenox Square Mall
3393 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta
Apply for a position with W Hotel Buckhead (opening in October 2008).
The posh surroundings of the Talent Center make the interview process a breeze.

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Tuesday, August 5th is the day to cast your ballot for the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, and the polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. Voters will also be choosing local lawmakers and officials.

If you need to register to vote, there's still time, but you must be registered by October 6th to vote in the general election.

It's hot outside, but the happenings this month are even hotter. Rub shoulders with some of hip hop's brightest stars during So So Def Summerfest 2008, or enjoy live music and cold brews while supporting an important cause at Sweetwater Brewery's Rock Against Cancer Benefit. Taste the flavors of summer at Food 101 with a special one night only menu inspired by the hit film Mamma Mia!, or catch the season's final free park concert by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. And don't forget to check out the stage production of "Crimes of the Heart" at The Rosewater Theatre in Roswell.

Click here for a complete listing of August events.

Atlanta native Ryan Seacrest had a run in with a shark last Saturday while swimming off the California coast. According to E! Online, Seacrest was bitten on the foot by a very small shark.

Small shark? As someone with an immobilizing fear of sharks, I consider this an oxymoron.

Look on the bright side, Ryan. This encounter should make Simon’s bite seem a lot less painful in comparison.

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