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MEET Clint and Sana: interfaith workers and medical supply crafters

Atlanta has a lot of diversity.  With people from hundreds of different countries converging here every day, so the need for understanding is great.  We sat down with Sana and Clint who are undertaking an interfaith program at MedShare to learn what it takes to bridge the divide religious differences can cause.  They provided us a great tour of MedShare, an international organization that recycles medical supplies before we got down to interview business. Read more

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MEET Startup Riot

Atlanta seems to be a hotbed for many things these days, including startup companies.  The FEED sat down with Sanjay Parekh and Rachel Maher, the energetic folks behind Startup Riot.  One part conference, one part investors circle, one part classroom, Startup Riot is a one of a kind event providing eager entrepreneurs the chance to hone their skills, build a team and find financial backing.   And, it started right here in Atlanta!
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MEET Pattie: modern day abolitionist

There are some really wonderful things happening in Atlanta.  And then there are things that are terrible.  Things that make your skin crawl.  Things like human trafficking.  There are many great people and organizations working to purge this issue from our streets and the FEED sat down with one of them.  MEET Pattie, a woman on a mission to eradicate the modern day human slave trade that is disturbingly prevalent in Atlanta and across the globe. Read more

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MEET Marshall: music lover, social media user and game-changing guy

Do you ever want more out of your relationship with the internet and social media?  So does Marshall, but he isn’t waiting around for someone to give it to him.  MEET Marshall, a music loving, social media using entrepreneur who is hoping to change the quality of games you play online.  While most game folks promote fancy graphics or crazy story lines, Marshall and his team promote creativity and positive social interaction.  We sat down to uncover what it takes to change the gaming industry. Read more

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MEET Emily and Hillary: coffee bean toting globe trotters

Do you ever browse the shelves of your local grocery store or Starbucks wishing there was a more interesting way to get your morning caffeine fix?  Look no further.  The FEED has found coffee that makes a difference.  Meet Emily and Hillary.  In addition to allowing us to conduct our first-ever Skype interview (Emily lives in NYC), these ladies are revolutionizing the concept of community supported agriculture as a global system of fair and direct trade. They spend part of their year in the Dominican Republic talking to farmers and the other part telling the world about awesome coffee. Best of all, you can have their tasty beans delivered to your door! So pour a cup and read on to meet Liga Masiva.
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Atlanta, this is you

At the 2011 Maker Faire we conducted an experiment to see what you really think about Atlanta.  The FEED created an oversized display board asking participants to write one word to describe Atlanta.  The following reveals the words people posted and our thoughts on what they mean for our city. Read more

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