Well, maybe it’s a little cold down there, but two UAB marine biologists have been recognized with their own island (at least it’s named for them) thanks to a nomination from a colleague. The Montgomery Advertiser has this story about the Amslers and the recent designation made by the The U.S. Board of Geographic Names.
They’re heading back down there in February… how about you?
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Quirky, UAB
We figured you might want some form of excitement in your day, so this post should do it for you. Birmingham’s own Chip Simpson, who placed seventh in this summer’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Championship, will be in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Oct. 28 to compete in the 2007 World Hamburger Eating Championship, brought to you by the folks at Krystal …
*singing “fresh … hot … small … square …”*
Click here to learn more about the contest and here to see the profile on our local representative. We’ll just stay, he can put down way more sackfuls than we can.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, food, National, Quirky
The big story making the Internet rounds now implies that some folks up in Washington consider NASCAR fans a health risk. Congressional staffers sent to Talladega Superspeedway last weekend and again to Lowe’s Motor Speedway this weekend were encouraged to catch up on their vaccinations for hep A and B, flu, diphtheria and tetanus before the fact-finding trip. Seems the guys from the Homeland Security Commission where at the race to study mass gatherings. Well, they also toured some local health facilities and claim that is the reason for the shots but that doesn’t make for good jokes and controversy.
You may think this story is completely without merit but there are some health risks from being around NASCAR fans. For example, we suggest you find out who the person’s favorite driver is before you make an offhand comment about Jeff Gordon or Jimmie Johnson. It could be consider fightin’ words. And never ever make fun of Dale Earnhardt or Litte E anywhere on the grounds of Talladega. Trust us.
There’s lots of places to read more about this, but we like this post on Autoblog.com. To be honest, we’ve got friends there.
It started with a W, but driving around town lately, we’re seeing a lot of Vs and Ss on Birmingham bumpers. V is for Vulcan, the Statue. Rear envy had us drive quickly, but legally, to the Vulcan Park gift shop to purchase our own sticker for 92 cents plus tax. S is for Saban, the Coach. We hope Tommy’s not jealous. Not being on either side of that fence, the S always makes us look twice since it is very similar to the S, the Claus sticker put out by Brookwood Colonial Mall last holiday season. This post would not be complete without mentioning another local sticker – C, the River by the Cahaba River Society. We predict the next initial sticker to be seen around town will be a D, for the Dome.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Quirky
Yeah, if you didn’t venture over to Brookwood Village the weekend of September 7, then you missed your chance to see and test drive the Smart fortwo in metro Birmingham. So, if you want to try out this new car (new to the U.S. that is), then you’ll have to drive on up to Knoxville, specifically to Market Square. Test drives will take place on Friday and Sunday; if you go Saturday, you’ll only get to stare in awe.
Visit their site and learn more, including where the car’s going next.
Posted in A look back, Alabama, history, Leeds, Quirky
Jeremy’s almost there! He predicts that tomorrow at approximately 6:30 p.m. he will have completed the Millioncount. This has been an interesting event to say the least and according to the website, the fun’s just beginning.
Plans call for him to join the festivities at The Barking Kudu after getting a few moments of down time with a weekend of fun and activities for all to follow. Then, after a longer break, The Harper Show begins on StreamedOut.com…
Click here to read it from the man’s mouth (or hands as the case may be).
And congratulations early, Jeremy.
Related links:
Yes, He Really Is Counting To 1 Million Online
He’s Still Going, And Going, And Going
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Fundraiser, Quirky, technology
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