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Bogue’s moves into new fire station location on Clairmont

02.20.2012 by André Natta · 5 Comments

part of Bogue

A Birmingham tradition since 1938, Bogue’s has moved from its home since 1948 into another historic structure along Clairmont Avenue. Continue reading

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How did Birmingham fare on National Signing Day?

02.1.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

UAB Blazers logo

Yes, the last three BCS championship games were won by teams hailing from the state of Alabama – so there’s a good reason to be paying a lot of attention to them on National Signing Day. It’d be a shame though if we didn’t take a moment and at least acknowledge the institutions in the immediate metro Birmingham area that signed student-athletes on February 1. Continue reading

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Alabama Gives begins at midnight on Thursday

02.1.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Alabama Gives Day logo

You’ve seen your friends change their profile pictures to help promote it and you’ve most likely heard your favorite area nonprofit talk about it. We’ve got a few links that tell you a little more and a video showing what some organizations are willing to do to help raise their profile (and that of others in the state of Alabama). Continue reading

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Next steps to save Powell School underway

02.1.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Powell School debris cleanup

Folks driving by downtown Birmingham’s Powell School (and folks who haven’t had the chance yet) would be happy to take stock of progress being made with regards to efforts to save the 123 year old building that once served as the city’s first school. Continue reading

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Do you want to Occupy Avondale?

01.18.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Occupy-Avondale

The folks at Avondale Brewing Company and Main Street Birmingham want you to join them in their efforts to Occupy Avondale with more businesses. It’s a pretty cool space and you’d be across the street from a constant supply of craft beer. What more would you want? How about six months free rent too? Continue reading

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A lot of the web is on strike. Here’s why

01.18.2012 by André Natta · 1 Comment

sopastrike landing page

There’s an online protest taking place today (January 18, 2012) of epic proportions. Here’s some information about why so many tech folks are up in arms about SOPA and PIPA, including links to some information from both sides of the debate. Continue reading

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Election 2012: Remember Dale Peterson? Well, meet Kathy.

01.5.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Kathy Peterson ad screenshot

Some of us who lived here in 2010 remember the Dale Peterson ad that went viral and spoofs it inspired. Well, we’re most likely going to get another dose of spoofs as his wife Kathy’s two-minute video for her campaign to be Public Service Commission president starts its ascent up the Internet awareness chart. Continue reading

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