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The Moment – with Lincoln looking on

January 20th, 2009 · Comments Off · Inauguration 2009

The significance of the Inauguration was not lost on its planners, with large screen televisions spread throughout The Mall, including parts that were not necessarily on the minds of most of the folks in town for the events. While an estimated 2 million in the main crowd shot, I thought maybe it would be nice [...]

Obama Inspired Art in Georgetown

January 19th, 2009 · Comments Off · Inauguration 2009

So besides finally realizing that the throngs of people are starting to arrive here in town, I’ve also found some very interesting free activities that have been available to visitors over the weekend. This exhibit closes tonight, but thanks to the fun of the web, and The Terminal’s YouTube channel, portions of it will live [...]

City plans inauguration event for Kelly Ingram Park

November 21st, 2008 · Comments Off · Election '08

One point that few people have brought up so far is that the nation will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. just one day before it formally swears in its first African-American president (King’s actual birth date is January 15).
Now, considering how difficult it is to find even [...]

Congratulations President-elect Obama

November 6th, 2008 · Comments Off · Election '08, My Birmingham

President-elect Barack Obama. Bob Farley/f8Photo
There are two main reasons why we’ve stayed quiet since Tuesday. One was somewhat implied in my sole entry on Election Day – I (and thus The Terminal) have been moving to a new section of town and it’s a little difficult to write when you’re moving boxes. The other reason [...]

Where to watch Election night returns in Birmingham

November 4th, 2008 · View Comments · Election '08

I’ve been spending most of the day moving (after waiting in line to vote early this morning), so I’ve actually avoided most of the last minute politicizing. It also looks like I’ll be spending the evening unpacking the house (and settling into The Terminal’s new offices), but you… you have options.
Here are just a few [...]

Sweet reasons to vote

November 4th, 2008 · View Comments · Election '08

It’s our civic duty. One that we at the Terminal highly encourage. And while it feels good to be a part of the political process, there’s a better reason to vote today — yummy ice cream.
So grab your “I Voted” sticker and proudly wear it to either The Summit or Patton Creek locations of Ben [...]