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Looking for a source?

Posted on July 17, 2008 | Leave a comment

So, you want to be considered for a source for a story written in town? Or maybe you’re looking for a source… OK, I admit that this isn’t always the first question that pops into my mind first thing in the morning (and I’m assuming it doesn’t just pop into yours either). Thing is, even if it does, currently most of the options available for registering or seeking out “experts” or “sources” online (including helpareporter.com) are on national and not local or state based.

screenshot of SourceBarn.com

Well, now there’s a new site trying to provide the same service for folks here in Alabama. SourceBarn has been enjoying a soft launch, but we figured it was time to point a few folks over to the free site set up by former Fox 6 reporter Atticus Rominger. Check it out and let us (and him) know what you think.

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A look back: July 17

Posted on July 17, 2008 | Leave a comment

1920:

Radio announcer Joe Rumore was born in Birmingham.

2006:

Artist Bill Morgan Freeman died in Birmingham.

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Seems the airport’s new name’s OK, but the logo

Posted on July 16, 2008 | 1 comment

Perhaps today’s announcement that the Birmingham Airport Authority has voted to change the name of our airport to Birmingham Shuttlesworth Interntational Airport will cause many to voice concerns as to whether or not it should have been done (for whatever reason). One man’s thoughts though went to whether or not there was any thought given to the logo proposed by Mayor Langford during the specially called meeting.

So, what do you think? (a.k.a. – blatant plug to go answer today’s Magic City Question)

FYI – next steps include the FAA approving the name change (which shouldn’t be a problem). It has always been reported that our BHM designation would remain unchanged with the new name, as it did with its old one. We’re also a little nervous about the potential jokes that will be made about the shuttle buses promised back in April.

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One last look at the ramps

Posted on July 16, 2008 | 18 comments

Skate ramps at 7 a.m., Homewood Park. acnatta/Flickr

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We headed over to Homewood’s Central Park early this morning (approximately 7 a.m.) to get this photo – probably one of the last of the skate park ramps before they were disassembled today (al.com video) following last night’s vote by the city’s Parks and Recreation Board to take them down because of increased issues.

What do you think?

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A look back: July 16

Posted on July 16, 2008 | Leave a comment

1932:

Satchel Paige pitched his first no-hitter in the Negro League.

2007:

Demolition of the 1917 Birmingham News building began.

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Take a look around

Posted on July 15, 2008 | 2 comments

Every once in a while, we forget about how many people read The Terminal via our RSS feed. As a result, we know that a lot of folks won’t necessarily know what’s going on elsewhere on the site. So this is that point where we remind you about what else is up on Birmingham’s hub and invite you to poke around…

Over on Timetable, Charles shares his thoughts on the city’s Art Deco architecture while Whitney reminds us of two great options for live music this evening. I took a moment yesterday and wrote a piece wondering aloud what would happen if Mayor Langford joined the ranks of the bloggers (and some other mayors) and posted on a regular basis over on my Birmingham… Look around, comment, dance if you really feel like it (though the music’s not here… yet).

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On the agenda: Council approves 2009 budget

Posted on July 15, 2008 | Leave a comment

Looks like we will have an operating budget before 3 p.m. CDT (after a lengthy discussion that streamed online during their recess). The regular scheduled meeting of the Birmingham City Council ended at approximately 3 p.m. today with the approval of the 2009 general fund budget. The capital budget is the next item to be approved – it will be dealt with at next week’s meeting.

It appears that The final vote will be was 7-0 for most items with one abstention. Councilor Montgomery was absent due to surgery and Councilor Royal is abstaining from most of the earlier items involving the budget on the agenda – though he did vote with the majority for the items pertaining to employee raises.

The council also delayed voting on a proposal that would have started the process of being considered for the 2020 Olympics, as The Birmingham News reported earlier today.

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