Tag Archives: AL

Follow the library on Twitter

Posted on March 28, 2008 | Leave a comment

Screenshot of the Birmingham Public Library’s Twitter page.

There have been several groups that have recently signed up with Twitter, tweeting to their heart’s content. The latest major addition to the network is our own Birmingham Public Library. If you visit http://twitter.com/bpl, you’ll be able to keep up with the latest happenings throughout the system. Twitter allows you to follow on your computer, you cell phone or in your existing instant messaging program.

Click here to learn more about signing up (courtesy of the folks at the library’s computer center) and don’t forget to follow a certain local hub as well.

FYI, they’re also on Flickr and YouTube if you’re interested…

Think about supporting the hub

Posted on March 28, 2008 | Leave a comment

Let’s get this second announcement out of the way:

The Terminal is implementing a voluntary subscription model beginning today!

Now that I’ve got your attention, I’m going to explain why we’ve decided to go in that direction and what it means to you (or you can just go directly to our new support page).

Continue reading →

A look back: March 28

Posted on March 28, 2008 | Comments Off

2002:

Center Point was officially incorporated.

Courtesy:

Comments Off on A look back: March 28

Posted in A look back

Tagged A look back, AL, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, Center Point, history, incorporation

Community Gang Awareness Forum, Norwood Clinic

Posted on March 27, 2008 | Comments Off

Birmingham Weed and Seed will host a Community Gang Awareness Forum Thursday in the Benjamin Carraway Teaching Auditorium, located on the second floor of Norwood Clinic, 1528 Carraway Blvd. The FBI Violent Crime/Gang/Safe Streets Task Force and the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G. R. E. A. T.) officers of the Birmingham Police Department will facilitate. These officers will update the community on gangs and will also be available to answer questions. For more information, call 502-4701 or 492-9807.

Cost: Free

Comments Off on Community Gang Awareness Forum, Norwood Clinic

Posted in 35234, Birmingham, Crime, Timetable

Tagged AL, Alabama, April 3, Birmingham, Birmingham Police Department, G.R.E.A.T., Norwood Clinic, task force

We want answers (and to plug Sam’s column)

Posted on March 27, 2008 | Leave a comment

First of all, if you haven’t checked them out, Sam’s musical picks for the weekend are up over on Timetable.

Second, I was wondering, considering that our current Magic City Question is by far one of the most visited ones in the site’s short history, why don’t we have more responses? So I’m blatantly putting another link to it here to see if I can drum up some more responses before I share one tomorrow morning. Click on the link below to answer the question.

How can you be responsible for Birmingham’s reputation?

One more thing, we’re finally going to make an announcement tomorrow about changes for the coming year on the site. Don’t worry, it’s a good thing… (at least, we think so)

Giving for the soul in Birmingham

Posted on March 27, 2008 | 20 comments

Soul patrol convention party Fans of former American Idol Taylor Hicks must be proud of some of his fans. They have organized a nonprofit organization called Harmony for the Soul and have announced a National Soul Patrol Convention for early May here in Birmingham May 9 & 10(thanks to Idol Stalker for the tip).

The group is not affiliated with Hicks but definitely believes in his spirit of giving. Monies collected during the convention will benefit Kid One Transport and the Alabama/Georgia chapters of Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Visit the organization’s website for more information about it and the event (and to purchase tickets).

20 Comments

Posted in Fundraiser, Take a moment

Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, charity, Fundraiser, Harmony for the Soul, information, Kid One Transport, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Soul Patrol Convention, Take a moment, Taylor Hicks

A look back: March 27

Posted on March 27, 2008 | Comments Off

1904:

Bethel Baptist Church was organized in Collegeville.

2006:

Southland Entertainment officials announced that Visionland would be re-named Alabama Adventure and $100 million of new rides and other facilities were on the drawing board.

Courtesy:

Comments Off on A look back: March 27