The Atlanta Press Club booked Janet Napolitano, secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, some time ago for its Saturday luncheon. What timing. We expect a full house at the event, planned for 11:30 a.m. at the Commerce Club, 191 Peachtree St. The cost is $30 per ticket or $300 for a table of 10 for Press Club members; $40 per ticket or $400 for a table for nonmembers. We checked with the Atlanta Press Club on Monday to ensure the event is still on. They have not been told otherwise by the secretary's staff, so as far as they know it's on as planned. If we hear otherwise we will post and print an update. For now, we're guessing this will be a seriously well-attended event. Call 404-577-7377 or see www.atlantapressclub.org for details and reservations.
Tweets of the Day: Special Edition
Many of us learned of Osama bin Laden's death via Twitter, before President Barack Obama's official Sunday night announcement. Here's a round up of what assorted celebrities posted as the world learned and tweeted about the historic event.
"Celebrating being an American tonight. Thank you to our troops and God bless!" -- Country singer Toby Keith, whose "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" became a rallying anthem soon after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, retweeting a follower named Brandon Bunnewith.
"Singing 'America the Beautiful' at Ground Zero with thousands of people. Nice to be celebrating unity at this sad site." -- Bravo exec Andy Cohen, the man who brought us "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."
"Dead or Alive. We prefer dead! Well done SEAL team! America: Winning. That's how we roll." -- Television star turned social media fascination Charlie Sheen.
"Being in NYC late last night was incredible. People were chanting 'USA! USA!' Bars were handing out American flags and free champagne." Entertainment mogul and metro Atlanta native Ryan Seacrest.
"With all the focus on bin Laden let's not forget those who need us after the devastating tornadoes in Alabama." -- Motivational speaker Tony Robbins.
"Amazing coincidence -- Adolf Hitler's death in 1945 was also announced to the world on May 1." -- CNN host Piers Morgan.
"Now that Osama has been killed what about those willing to avenge his death? How do you fight or defend against those willing to die for a cause?" -- NFL player Chad Ochocinco, rated by Klout.com as the most influential sports personality in the online world.
"Don't forget to watch Donald J. Trump's Fabulous World of Golf, tonight at 9 p.m., Golf Channel." -- Presidential agitator Donald Trump, who quickly became a Twitter punchline, as people mused about whether he'd demand to see bin Laden's death certificate
Celebrity birthdays
Folk singer Pete Seeger is 92. Actress Ann B. Davis ("The Brady Bunch") is 85. Singer Frankie Valli is 77. Sports announcer Greg Gumbel is 65. Singer Mary Hopkin is 61. Singer Christopher Cross is 60. Drummer Cactus Moser of Highway 101 is 54. Keyboardist David Ball of Soft Cell is 52. Country singer Shane Minor is 43. Bassist John Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band is 40. Country singer Brad Martin is 38.Dancer Cheryl Burke ("Dancing With The Stars") is 27.
Contributing: news services
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