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The News announces employee buyout offers

Posted on July 25, 2008 | Leave a comment

That’s the word according to The Birmingham News’ breaking news blog.

The story was posted shortly after 5 p.m. today. News publisher Victor Hansen, III promised “…to continue the strong local news coverage, investigative reporting and service to advertisers that the metropolitan Birmingham area has come to expect.”

The Birmingham Business Journal reported earlier in the day that the buyouts were offered to employees 55 years of age or older and that there would be no subsequent layoffs at this time.

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UPDATE: Sewer debt crises are never dull

Posted on July 25, 2008 | Leave a comment

Where are we now? Retirement Systems of Alabama‘s David Bronner made front page news yesterday when he said that they’d be interested in purchasing Jefferson County’s sewer system for $1.2 billion – of the $3.2 billion in debt owed – provided that the county declare bankruptcy first so that the creditors could battle over how they’d get repaid. So of course someone representing the county fired back that it was an irresponsible plan. Which was followed by yet another response by Bronner saying the plans to raise fees and charges was the irresponsible solution. This condensed version doesn’t even take the politics into consideration.

The soap opera should end soon. The next payment is due in early August.

FYI – We knew that the headline was misspelled. We were waiting for someone to comment to give away a t-shirt, but the person who did decided to not give a real email address. Oh well, there’s always next time…

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Help out our furry friends tonight

Posted on July 25, 2008 | Leave a comment

Gimme Shelter 2008We almost forgot to remind you that Gimme Shelter 2008 is tonight at B&A Warehouse. It’s a chance to help out the Greater Birmingham Humane Society while… why don’t we just let you check out their mission:

To allow Birmingham area artists, designers and architectures the opportunity to showcase their talent to a wide audience while ultimately generating financial support for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.

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Still thinking about what to do Saturday huh?

Posted on July 25, 2008 | Leave a comment

Well duh, Saturday night the Terminal staff is going to be at Bottletree for our concert. We really hope to see everyone there. But that’s just one night which leaves lots of time to fill. Let me shine the light on a few options for you.

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A look back: July 25

Posted on July 25, 2008 | 1 comment

1955:

Patricia Todd was born.

1998:

The New York Yankees dedicated a plaque in memory of Mel Allen for Monument Park at Yankee Stadium.

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Signature projects downtown take shape

Posted on July 24, 2008 | Leave a comment

Model of Railroad Park structures. Special to bhamterminal.com

Special to bhamterminal.com

Today’s ONB Breakfast Briefing focused on the current status of three projects considered by many to be signature statements for Birmingham, including the Railroad Park and the Marriott Renaissance Hotel to be located in the former Regions Bank headquarters. Click on the image above to view more images from the presentation.

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A great excuse

Posted on July 24, 2008 | Leave a comment

Lunch at Pete's - acnatta/Flickr

Lunch at Pete’s. acnatta/Flickr

So while it’s not the main reason that we were quiet yesterday, it’s a great excuse to use. The staff and I were enjoying some hot dogs from Pete’s (OK, maybe I was enjoying a hot dog from Pete’s so I wouldn’t get anyone sick…) with it being National Hot Dog Day and all. We’ve asked about your favorite hot dog places before, leading to some interesting comments … so you can either add your favorite to the list here or answer today’s Magic City Question about Mayor Langford’s “top secret” plan over here.

Tough choice, huh?

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