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A look back: January 16

Posted on January 16, 2008 | Comments Off

1928:

Composer Ezra Sims was born in Birmingham.

1963:

An Appeal for Law and Order and Common Sense was published in newspapers across the state.

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Magic City Question: So Idol starts tonight… you gonna watch?

Posted on January 15, 2008 | Comments Off

That would seem to be the $1 million question. The two-hour premiere will no doubt get some viewers, but we want to know if the home of Idols will watch this season? One person’s opinion is that American Idol has finally jumped the shark…

Click here and let us know what you think.

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Follow-up: BCRI formally receives National Medal in Washington, DC

Posted on January 15, 2008 | Leave a comment

Left to right: Mrs. Laura Bush, community member Shirina Davenport, President and CEO Lawrence Pijeaux, Jr., and IMLS Director Anne Radice. Photo credit: Bob Burgess/IMLS

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute formally received its 2007 National Medal for Museum and Library Service that was first announced in mid-November. On hand to receive the award in Washington, DC from First Lady Laura Bush and IMLS director Anne Radice were BCRI CEO Lawrence Pijeaux, Jr. and Birmingham City Schools family involvement coordinator Shirina Davenport (to Pijeaux’s left as you are looking at the image). Head on over to IMLS’ site to view the official general release and the one recognizing the Institute’s achievement.

A look back: January 15

Posted on January 15, 2008 | Comments Off

1890:

The William Nabors residence was purchased and later demolished to make way for the Steiner Building.

2001:

Condoleezza Rice became National Security Advisor.

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OTM Democratics Healthcare Forum, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Posted on January 14, 2008 | Comments Off

You’re not going to find a better panel than this one to talk about this important issue:

Congressman Artur Davis, 7th District, Alabama
Terry Kellogg, Executive Vice President & CFO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama
Dr. Max Michael, Dean of the UAB School of Public Health
Dr. Wally Retan, practicing physician and state coordinator of Healthcare For Everyone, the Alabama Chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program

The OTM Democrats are inviting you to join them for a lively exchange on the current problems in our nation’s healthcare system and the various solutions being proposed to address them. They hope to

explore the disparity in access to healthcare in the U.S., HR676 (the bill before Congress to create a single payer healthcare system), the positions of the leading presidential candidates, and whether there is enough momentum and support in Congress, industry, and from citizens themselves to bring about meaningful reform.

Location:
Linn-Henley Lecture Hall, Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road (directions)

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