12.4.2007 by André Natta ·
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A couple of hours before the council approved the business license and sales tax increases, Mayor Langford opened his comments by presenting an XO laptop to those in attendance at the council meeting; he then passed the machine around among … Continue reading →
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12.4.2007 by André Natta ·
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The paintings of Russian-born Aleksandra Mears will be shown at her first American exhibit at the fun shop What’s on 2nd?. Mears is a member of the National Association of Women Artists. Cost: Free Location: What’s on 2nd? (website) 2306 … Continue reading →
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12.4.2007 by André Natta ·
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Birmingham mayor Larry Langford shakes Councilor Steven Hoyt’s hand as he leaves chambers shortly after the passage of his proposed sales tax and business license fee increases. They will take effect on January 1. Photo credit: Bob Farley/f8photo The Birmingham … Continue reading →
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12.4.2007 by André Natta ·
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Screenshot of ABC 33/40′s new website. The new, clean simple look theme of area website redesigns continues… After taking a look at WAPI-AM’s site yesterday, we’ve been made aware of ABC 33/40‘s new website. We wish we had a screenshot … Continue reading →
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12.4.2007 by André Natta ·
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Photo credit: Chotty via Flickr Some residents in Forest Park-South Avondale decided that they would ask Birmingham’s new mayor for a favor during the early days of his administration. The old Avonwood Cleaners building has sat vacant for years and … Continue reading →
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12.4.2007 by André Natta ·
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1905: Businessman James F. Sulzby, Jr was born in Birmingham. 1906: William Lay founded the Alabama Power Company in Gadsden. Courtesy:
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12.3.2007 by André Natta ·
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We wouldn’t be doing anyone justice without reminding you that A Charlie Brown Christmas was going to be on this evening at 7 p.m. on ABC 33/40 before you started on your evening commute home. It may just make that … Continue reading →
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