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Archive for December, 2006

bare necessities

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Shopping in comfort
in your underwear makes for
awkward trip to mall.

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for kids from 1 to 92

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

Although it’s been said
many times, many ways, Mer-
ry Christmas to you
.

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Sidewalk shuffle 2

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

sidewalk

The path isn’t clear.

Board president Alan Hunter talked today about changes behind the scenes at Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival. Last week’s sudden departure of co-founder and director Erik Jambor has raised questions about the status and future of the downtown film festival.

In addition, Hunter announced next week’s Sidewalk Salon will be an open discussion with board members about questions, concerns and suggestions from the public.

Updated with new time for Salon.

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volunteer state

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

Lend a hand to those
who need it and reap rewards
you can’t imagine.

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ribbit relations

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

Thinking back, I thought
he really said was “Can’t we
all just get a frog?”

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Simply Amazing: The reign in Spain

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006

Our fair ladies, Lyn Turk and Karyln Harris of Birmingham, have survived fierce competition, tough tasks and wild rides — but can they survive each other? It’s the battle for the Final Three on the penultimate episode of “The Amazing Race.”

Four teams headed to Spain to contend with tomatoes, titans and touchiness. Would Team Birmingham implode en route or keep it together long enough to reach the Pit Stop?
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clear and present arranger

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006

Holiday shopping
nets more gifts for me than for
loved ones on long list.

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the resolution will not be televised

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006

To me, HD looks
same with wider pic and less
money in wallet.

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Living in the past: Midterm ejections

Friday, December 1st, 2006

Thirty days hath November, with some posts to remember. All the rest are OK, too, but these are ones worth review.
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and the whole world laughs at you

Friday, December 1st, 2006

Ranting at hecklers
projects undignified air.
In the end, poise counts.

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