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Yesterday’s scene in DC

01.19.2009 by André Natta · 8 Comments

I”m a little slow in posting videos, especially since this is the first one we’ve ever done as a website. Hopefully the scene explains why our coverage is including DC’s events. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/EdJhf5muAtY” width=”400″ height=”329″ wmode=”transparent” /] If you want … Continue reading

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Bridging the BJCC

01.19.2009 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Construction continues on the skywalk projects at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention. The renovations to the BJCC include the construction of two exterior bridges connecting the Sheraton Birmingham hotel to the North and South Exhibit Halls as well as the BJCC Arena. … Continue reading

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The Hub’s in DC

01.18.2009 by André Natta · 2 Comments

The Capitol gets ready for Tuesday

  Photo: The Capitol prepares for the Inauguration of Barack Obama. acnatta/Flickr Well, I’ve actually been in the Nation’s Capitol since Friday evening – and I’m going to be here through early Wednesday morning. The city’s been buzzing since I … Continue reading

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NYC’s Cheyenne Diner being moved to Birmingham

01.15.2009 by André Natta · 8 Comments

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Thanks to Twitter follower @BhamWiki, we’ve learned that New York’s historic Cheyenne Diner will be making it’s new home in Birmingham, AL. The diner was closed by a rival Midtown eatery early last year. The landmark Art Moderne structure was … Continue reading

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Birmingham Times site gets redesigned

01.15.2009 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Screenshot of birminghamtimes.com. It was bound to happen… The South’s largest Black newspaper (Birmingham-based) has updated their website and we think it looks pretty good. Here’s the link to the new Birmingham Times site – go check it out and … Continue reading

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Preservation Training hits the Magic City

01.15.2009 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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There are a bunch of preservationists who’ve been visiting Birmingham since Saturday and tomorrow they want to show you what they’ve learned. Tne National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation and Main Street Birmingham have been … Continue reading

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Birmingham talks about race in the NYT

01.15.2009 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Race seems to have captured the nation’s (and the world’s) attention recently. Our own Bob Farley recently shot some photos as part of a piece that is currently on The New York Times‘ website entitled, “Talk About Race? Relax, It’s … Continue reading

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