Category Archives: Birmingham

Fleabomb gets a blog

Fleabomb Blog HeaderWe just got the word from Stanley Holditch that one of Birmingham’s original online sources has joined the blogosphere. Fleabomb is now posting their content at http://fleabomb.wordpress.com to provide an RSS feed for visitors.

Travelogue: Columbus impressed with Art on the Rocks

We figured every once in a blue moon it might help to see what others think of some of our events here in the Magic City. This first entry takes us to the Commercial Dispatch in Columbus, MS and an extremely positive review of a recent visit to Birmingham for their first trip to Art on the Rocks. The writer talks about the effects that the summertime series has had on our museum and downtown revitalization and how it may be transferred in their community.

You can read our recent post on the August edition of Art on the Rocks (and how you can make a toga to wear to it) over on Timetable, or just get general information about the series direct from the museum’s website.

Evening roundup: Reporting on the MN bridge collapse in Birmingham

It seems that everybody is concerned with the state of our local bridges after watching the aftermath of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis yesterday afternoon. The numbers of structurally deficient bridges in our state seems to differ depending on who you talk to.

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ipsa job board launches

Ipsa Job Board ScreenshotInternet Professionals Society of Alabama (IPSA) has announced the creation of a job board, currently available on their website. The board, powered by WordPress, provides a one-stop shop for job seekers to learn about opportunities in our technology & web development industries. It looks like another great tool to make people aware of what’s available here in Birmingham and the surrounding region.

Election ’07: Speaking of Catalyst…

We’re going to share all of the questions that are submitted to us for our candidates series to Catalyst for consideration to be used during the September 18 mayoral debate they are hosting with the League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham at WorkPlay Theater. If you have not submitted a question us to consider using for our series, click here to submit them.

You may also click here to find out a little more about it. We plan on sharing some more information about our series soon. Stay tuned.

Catalyst & United Way Young Leaders invite you to make a Board Connection next week

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Catalyst and United Way Young Leaders Society are partnering with the Nonprofit Resource Center of Alabama (NRCA) to provide a great opportunity to our YP community.

Next Wednesday, August 8, they’re inviting those interested to come out to WorkPlay to learn more about how to make a Board Connection with area nonprofits seeking new blood. We’ve even got the PDF file for you to download and share with your friends.

my Birmingham: What are your thoughts about the latest dome proposal?

With the latest plan to create a dome stadium in town, we’ve decided to question whether or not it’s viable. Visit my Birmingham and read the post and then post your comments over there.

Big dreams can hurt sometimes