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800 marched in New York in support of Birmingham movement 11 arrested in Etowah County memorial
Leo This is a good day for concentrating on activities that boost your self-esteem and sense of satisfaction. Do the very best job you can manage, partly for your own sense of pride and partly because it's important for you that bosses and superiors know what you're capable of. There should be good news about a pay rise, perk or a new job that's in the ...
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Alabama revokes vehicle titles sent in error
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The Alabama Revenue Department said it has corrected about 15,000 Alabama car titles that were erroneously sent to vehicle owners instead of vehicle ...
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Residents opposing Lookout Mountain wind farm
http://bit.ly/189DqYI ) reports that about 35 residents met Saturday to share their opinions about the project planned by Pioneer Green Energy of Austin, ...
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Eufaula restaurant wins Alabama BBQ sauce contest
A panel of judges picked Phil's BBQ as the best sauce during a tasting Saturday in Birmingham. Phil's was one of four regional winners that ended up in the state contest organized by the Alabama Tourism ...
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Mercedes-Benz Club holds annual event in Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts and technical experts from across the U.S. are meeting in Alabama. The Tuscaloosa News reports ...
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The Untouchables [DVD]
So there Brian De Palma was. At the end of filming The Untouchables, his big-budget, highly stylized, Prohibition-era crime saga about the exploits of federal agent Eliot Ness and his attempts to bring down Chicago crime king Al Capone, he was already some $8 million over ... ...
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Turmoil Of 63 Shut Down Proms Former Students Dance Again
Several high schools had to cancel their proms in 1963, during a time of tumultuous civil rights protests across the South, and in Birmingham, Ala., particularly. Fifty years later, some of those African-American students finally got the chance to dance the night away. Gigi Douban ...
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Do Dah Day 2013 is full of furry friends music and even a wedding
Scorpio Forget about following convention and saying what's expected of you today. Instead, have the guts to speak from the heart and say what you think, even if that means sounding unconventional or weird. So what? Let people think what they like about you. Besides, you could be pleasantly surprised when you discover that there are some kindred spirits who agree with every word you ...
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Winning numbers drawn in $590.5 million Powerball jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot. The numbers drawn Saturday are: 22, 10, 13, 14, 52 and a Powerball of 11. Officials ...
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HAZARDOUS WEATHER Flash flooding from storms reported in east Ala. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Forecasters say flash flooding across roads is being reported in eastern Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move into the central areas of the state. Al.com reports National Weather Service meteorologist Jessica Talley said Saturday flash floods were reported from Talladega to ...
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Nick Saban headlines 2013 class of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductees
According to Alabama Power, heavy and unexpected rains have tipped water levels at Logan Martin and Harris lakes over its normal summer pools and are affecting spillway operations. Lake Reports: ...
They said it
Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead. I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back.
David Beckham
The world's best known footballer was speaking after formally announcing his retirement.
Hotel Review
Novotel Hotel St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia
Just a few minutes drive north of Melbourne lies St Kilda beach. Overlooking the ocean is the six-storey Novotel, built ...
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