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How can you help Haiti from Birmingham?

01.13.2010 by André Natta · 4 Comments

PHOTO: House split in half in Haiti. marvinady/twitpic

As people continue to try to figure out how they can help out in Haiti from Birmingham, AL, we figured we could share a few links based on what we know, in addition to encouraging you to add your suggestions to the list. Continue reading

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Source: BBVA Compass outsources IT help desk

01.13.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

bbva compass sign

We’ve learned that BBVA Compass plans to outsource its IT help desk, meaning that there will be some long term effects for between 25-40 employees here in Birmingham, AL. Continue reading

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Go shopping for the AEC

01.13.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Alabama Environmental Council logo

There’s a chance today to get some shopping done, support a local environmental organization and get some electronics recycling done all at the same time. Here’s the 411 if you happen to be in Mountain Brook. Continue reading

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Milestone Books appears to be closing

01.13.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Milestone Books logo

Another popular independent bookstore in metro Birmingham is preparing to close its doors (though thankfully not because of poor sales). If you’re interested you may even have a chance to purchase the store. Check out the post for more details. Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Kyle!

01.13.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

b-metro cover for January 2009

One of Birmingham’s most read columnists is celebrating a birthday today. Plus it gives us a chance to sneak a mention of #teamconan in the excerpt since both he and the site are fans of the late night television host… Continue reading

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Follow the Birmingham Roundtable debate

01.12.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Birmingham, AL’s mayoral debate is starting to heat up so we figured we’d do some live coverage of tonight’s debate at the BJCC. Continue reading

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The snowfall across the pond

01.6.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Measuring the Depth. RTPeat/Flickr

Yes, we’re about to see a snow event in Birmingham and most of Central Alabama tomorrow… So we thought we’d give you a taste of what was going on overseas in the UK and a recent snowfall in Dublin (Ireland that is). Continue reading

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