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01.3.2008 by André Natta · No Comments

The line in front of Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs, the week of Christmas 2007

A holiday visit just wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Pete’s, even with the line. Photo credit: acnatta/Flickr.com. First of all (just because we didn’t link to it yesterday), here’s Mickey Ferguson and Birmingham mayor Larry Langford getting down … Continue reading

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Kapali G. Swamy Foundation Benefit, WorkPlay

01.3.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

For those of you who may not know, Kapali Swamy passed away on November 18. You’d recognize his smiling face if you were a regular at The U or WorkPlay in the recent years. Some of his friends are organizing … Continue reading

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Travelogue: Houston gets its first taste of Zoë’s

01.3.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Zoe’s in Houston, Texas

Photo of Zoe’s location in Houston, TX. Photo credit: Alison Cook/Houston Chronicle. Alison Cook is a writer of a food blog for the Houston Chronicle called Cook’s Tour. She recently had the good fortune of posting a review of the … Continue reading

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BB&T’s coming to metro Birmingham

01.3.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

BB&T logo and slogan

The Winston-Salem Journal is reporting that BB&T apparently feels like the opportunity is here. They’ve filed papers with the FDIC to open a location in Birmingham, AL. It would be the third location in the state and the first for … Continue reading

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The First 100: “Watch me pull a city out of my hat…”

01.3.2008 by André Natta · 7 Comments

old Birmingham, Alabama seal

The City is continuing its promise of changes during the first 100 days of the Larry Langford administration by unveiling a new city logo to work in tandem with the city seal. Continue reading

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A look back: January 3

01.3.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Sybil Temple at Sunset in Vestavia Hills - st-carrie/Flickr.com

1951: Sybil at Sunset. Photo credit: st-carrie/Flickr.com The first meeting of the Vestavia Hills City Council was held. Courtesy:

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Spain Park makes Vatican Radio

01.2.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

No, it’s not nearly as cool as having video from their performance in Vatican City (which you really should take a look at), it is a chance to hear Spain Park’s director talk about how great an experience this opportunity … Continue reading

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