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UPDATE: For the love of squirrels atop Red Mountain

Posted on April 7, 2009 | 8 comments

UPDATE #2: We’re happy to report that it was an issue with Twitter, and its profile is up again as of 9 p.m. 

UPDATE: A quick check of the profile at 8:30 p.m. shows that it’s been taken down.

Seriously…

Apparently one of Birmingham’s furry “critters” has been visiting the news set at NBC 13‘s studios atop Red Mountain, notably during the morning broadcasts. How popular has the squirrel become? It’s already got its own Twitter profile (and 63 followers already).

All we can hope is that it doesn’t get to the point where it’s not getting fed making it bad for others or worse, it decides to make its presence known in a more visible fashion…

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Job fair’s still going strong til 7

Posted on April 6, 2009 | Leave a comment

careersummitIf you’re looking for a job (or ways to expand your knowledge base) during these difficult economic times , you’ve got a great opportunity to take advantage of a one-stop shop in downtown Birmingham until 7 p.m. tonight!

Cox Radio, NBC 13 and the City of Birmingham want to make sure that you know about the Career Summit presented by Virginia College at the Boutwell Auditorium.

Want to know some of the businesses planning to be present today? A list follows the jump:

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Like Father, Like Son

Posted on April 6, 2009 | Leave a comment

Terminal, Earl Hilliard Jr.

Earl Hilliard Jr. shares a moment with his father and former holder of the 7th Congressional District seat, Earl Hilliard Sr., at Kelly Ingram Park Monday morning after a press conference announcing the junior Hilliard’s candidacy that seat. Hillard Sr. lost his seat to Artur Davis in 2003 who Hilliard Jr. wants to replace. The senior Hilliard held the seat for 10 years and was the first black congressman from Alabama since reconstruction. Earl Hilliard Jr. is a first term State Rep. and was recently named freshman legislator of the year by the House Democratic Caucus.

Photo: Bob Farley/f8Photo.org

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All kinds of stuff going on…

Posted on April 3, 2009 | Leave a comment

We were just a little quiet today over here, save for the “deluge” of information shared in the last hour or so. It would be a shame if you didn’t head on over to Timetable as well and check out Jason’s picks for the weekend, including a chance to support someone who’s supported us a lot at Bare Hands Gallery and Josh’s info on the restaurant that’s taking over the former Copeland’s space down there on 280.

Enjoy the ride! And we will have a little more information later on this evening.

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There’ll be a tea party in Hoover on Tax Day

Posted on April 3, 2009 | 4 comments

tea-bagBirmingham will have its own Tax Day Conservative Tea Party in Hoover come April 15th. You may have heard about this effort recently organized by groups like Smart Girl Politics and TCOT (Top Conservatives on Twitter) and promoted on conservative talk radio shows (including Sean Hannity’s and Glenn Beck’s), to protest and expose the alleged bankrupt liberal agenda of the White House Administration and Congress, specifically President Obama’s stimulus bill and his proposed budget.

There will be two rallies in metro Birmingham, with the larger one taking place at Hoover’s Veterans Park from 6:30 – 9 p.m. It will include appearances by local radio personalities Steve and Leah, Matt Murphy and Lee Davis. Conservative radio personality Sean Hannity will also be doing a live stream and interviews from the Veterans Park rally during his radio show that day.

For more information or to volunteer, check out the Facebook page with photos, video and information.

Photo: Jason Permenter/Flickr.

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What’s coming to The Summit this fall?

Posted on April 3, 2009 | 4 comments

Summit Phase 5 constructionAccording to a recent Bayer Properties press release (and last week’s BBJ) southeastern Birmingham’s The Summit will be opening their new Class A office space and retail stores this fall, completing phase 6 of the now more than 1 million square foot multi-use/retail development.  Construction began last July and will finish up sometime this fall, (probably before Thanksgiving according to rumors).

The new phase of construction will include 50,000 square feet of specialty retail shops including:

Juicy Couture
James Avery Jewelry
Brighton Collectibles
Gloss Denim Bar

    The accounting firm Sellers, Richardson, Holman & West, LLP will be moving into the 35,000 square feet of office space that is being constructed along with a covered parking deck with direct access to the office building and a courtyard, arbor and open air balconies with a view of the Highway 280 landscape.

    Stay tuned for more store opening dates as they are made available to us.

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    Grocery tax bill vote at 4 p.m.

    Posted on April 1, 2009 | Leave a comment

    There’s been a great deal of discussion about Alabama House Bill 116 (including this blog post), the bill that would removing the 4% Alabama state grocery tax while making up for the projected loss in revenue by discontinuing the federal income tax deduction from state income taxes.

    Well, we just learned through Twitter (h/t @scottcolecfp) that the bill is being reconsidered at 4 p.m. TODAY! Whether you are for or against the bill, now would be a good time to call your representatives in Montgomery and let them know what you think. The main switchboard # is 334.832.9060.

    Hopefully we’ll be able to share what happens with you later on this evening.

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