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A new sense of community, shown through XOs

01.28.2008 by André Natta · No Comments

The first part of a series of posts about solutions outside of The Magic City shows that Mayor Langford’s vision for a wireless Birmingham is not that far off base. The main issue may be the fact that few are … Continue reading

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Editorial: Birmingham votes to withdraw from SWMA

01.11.2008 by André Natta · 2 Comments

Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to by Nelson Brooke, Riverkeeeper and executive director of Black Warrior Riverkeeper. It was originally published on their website. Click here to view it there. – ACN. On Tuesday the Birmingham City Council … Continue reading

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A taste of our plans for next year

12.20.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

I was sorting through my emails when I re-read the one that my former boss wrote to announce my resignation earlier this year. Here’s part of it: “I wanted to let you all know that Andre has decided to start … Continue reading

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Transit's getting necessary

11.28.2007 by André Natta · 3 Comments

Before you say that folks don’t ride the bus in Birmingham, perhaps we need to see if we’ll be riding the bus soon and if it would be worth it. Continue reading

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A change in perspective is in order

11.27.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

I started out today writing an editorial about transit and how people’s perspectives are skewed based on how they’re looking at an issue – in particular, transit. After attending this morning’s city council meeting, I’m saving that one for tomorrow; … Continue reading

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A great idea leads to some questions about our future

11.26.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

A new addition to the museum is great, so long as we can afford it and play nice with everyone… Continue reading

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The First 100: Council wants to weigh public opinion; excellent!

11.19.2007 by André Natta · 4 Comments

Mayor Langford stated during his campaign that he had a reputation of being a bull in the china shop. Many would view that as his desire to move his city forward after sitting on the sidelines for so long. However … Continue reading

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