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Bowl games a plenty

12.3.2007 by André Natta · No Comments

As locals prepare to cheer on the Crimson Tide or the Tigers to bowl victories, some of us who are transplants (or those that are just a little crazy for American football) may want to get a handle on all … Continue reading

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Holiday 2007: Let the holiday guides begin

12.3.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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It’s that time of year… area publications give you a heads up about what you can get that special someone on your list. We’re going to take a look at what they all have to offer, though we won’t be … Continue reading

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Random Shots: After the rush

12.3.2007 by André Natta · 6 Comments

Interior view of Urban Standard

Photo credit: André Natta via Flickr The view inside of Urban Standard after its first Saturday morning rush. The business, located at 2320 2nd Avenue North, formally opened last week Friday to a steady stream of traffic… and its open … Continue reading

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Nordstrom announces two new stores; one’s at The Galleria

12.3.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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The hopes and dreams of area fashionistas were granted last week as Seattle-based Nordstrom announced that they had signed a letter of intent to open their first store in Alabama at The Riverchase Galleria. The announcement was one of two … Continue reading

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The First 100: The computers in question face challenges

12.3.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

While much of the conversation surrounding Mayor Langford’s revitalization plan has been around the ways that he plans to raise the monies to accomplish his goals, another discussion has occurred surrounding the laptops that he would like to have in … Continue reading

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The First 100: Online petitions begun against taxes

12.3.2007 by André Natta · 2 Comments

iPetitions screenshot - Tax increase opposition in Alabama

Screenshot from iPetitions for opposition to tax increase. One of our readers sent us a link yesterday to this online petition for residents against the proposed increases in sales tax and business license fees in Birmingham. It will be interesting … Continue reading

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WAPI-AM launches redesigned website

12.3.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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  Screenshots of old (left) and newly redesigned WAPI-AM websites Citadel Broadcasting’s Big Talker WAPI-AM 1070 recently received a website redesign that appears to be using a blogging content management system. We became aware of the site redesign over the … Continue reading

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