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Posted on February 16th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Images from the Great Space Observatories

Images from the Great Space Observatories

Stargazing so good, you could call it astro-porn.

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Posted on November 24th, 2008 by Matt Hooper

Updating new Obama hires

Updating new Obama hires

UPDATED – Dec. 7., 5:22 p.m.\

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Posted on February 19th, 2008 by Kyle Whitmire

Revisiting the Olmstead plan

For some time the man who helped bring Birmingham’s park plan into fruition was unknown, [...]

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Posted on January 22nd, 2008 by Kyle Whitmire

FedExistential Crisis

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzsXqawswPc 350 292]

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Posted on January 10th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Jan. 10-17, 2008

WE ARE WHAT WE EAT & ALWAYS HAVE BEEN: Birminghamians are obsessed with food, with [...]

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Posted on January 9th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

Brain Tease: Greencup Books!

Halleleujah, I am happy to hear about the advent of Greencup Books. Scheduled to [...]

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Posted on December 2nd, 2007 by Glenny Brock

NEWS: Click for Cooper Green

Listen, people. If thousands of you can vote for Ruben and Taylor on American Idol, [...]

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Posted on November 27th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Favorite ‘graph – Vol. 11, Issue 13

I hate to play favorites among the many talented writers at Birmingham Weekly, but in [...]

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Posted on November 17th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Weekly Digest: Nov. 15 – 22, 2007

THE CONTENTS PAGE IS FULL OF LIES: Yep. The table of contents for Vol. 11, [...]

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Posted on November 13th, 2007 by Brent Thompson

Review: Bruce Springsteen’s Magic Show

When an artist of Bruce Springsteen’s stature releases a new album, all listeners share one [...]

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Posted on November 13th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Stop this day and night

If you need a dose of spirituality or poetry or both, the place to get [...]

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Posted on November 3rd, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Talking turkey

The bird is the word – and with Thanksgiving less than a month away, it’s [...]

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Posted on November 3rd, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Tonight’s the night, or why DST stinks

You may not realize that tonight’s the night you’re supposed to set your clocks back. [...]

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Posted on November 2nd, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Allman joy

Greg Allman returns to Birmingham this week for a show at the Alabama Theatre. Weekly [...]

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Posted on November 1st, 2007 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Nov. 1-8, 2007

DEAD BUT NOT GONE: That’s the best way to think of your dearly departed, particularly [...]

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Posted on October 25th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Oct. 25 – Nov. 1, 2007

FINE ART & HAUNTING ARTIFACTS: Visitors to “Pompeii: Tales from an Eruption” will be treated [...]

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Posted on October 5th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Weekly Digest: Oct. 4-11, 2007

THIRTY YEARS IN THE TAKING: That’s the subhead of this week’s cover story, “Larry Langford’s [...]

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Posted on October 2nd, 2007 by Glenny Brock

Still no joy toys

If you’re in the market for a vibrator, today is the day to purchase it [...]

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Posted on September 13th, 2007 by Kyle Whitmire

NEWS: Making a million

Almost three months ago, Jeremy Harper began his one-to-million shot — counting to one million [...]

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Posted on September 6th, 2007 by Glenny Brock

WEEKLY DIGEST: Sept. 6-13, 2007

THERE OUGHT TO BE A LAW that says no self-respecting publication in the city of [...]

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WEEKLY PICKS: do more now

Weekly Tweets

  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 1 day ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 1 day ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 2 days ago
  • Presser over. 2 days ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 2 days ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 2 days ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 2 days ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 2 days ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 2 days ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 2 days ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 2 days ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society