Archive for January, 2008
thirty calories of karma
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008Prospects good, said the
fortune in the cookie. A
slip can’t control me.
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Weight and See: Cinema scary-diso
Monday, January 14th, 2008‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 2
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By Ginny
The Bama Slammers are back for week 2 of “The Biggest Loser: Couples.” Roger Shultz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson dropped nearly 50 pounds in the premiere, but can they stay strong in the face of double trainers and rib plates?
heuristically programmed algorithmic abacus
Monday, January 14th, 2008The system, not quite
in place, will handle all our
messy, unkempt lives.
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re-re-rejection
Sunday, January 13th, 2008Heads up: It’s all about the Benjamins
Saturday, January 12th, 2008
Former Jefferson County commissioner Gary White was convicted Thursday of bribery in the never-ending but always depressing $3 billion sewer debacle. White, 61, took bribes, up to $4,000 in $100 bills, to favor one bidding company in sewer contracts. He faces up to 85 years in prison and $2.25 million in fines. His fellow commissioners Jeff Germany and Chris McNair were also convicted in 2006.
Ah, life on the county commission. You either end up in jail or city hall.
• The Birmingham News: Jury finds White guilty of bribery
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the cold unchecked
Saturday, January 12th, 2008The sickness spreads and
lingers, a lumbering weight
that drags down spirits.
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but 100 in May
Saturday, January 12th, 2008spreadshot
Saturday, January 12th, 2008Weight and See: Color war!
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 1
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By Ginny
It’s a new season of “The Biggest Loser,” and in case you haven’t heard, this time it’s couples. (Next season: people and their pets).
One of the couples (which is maybe not how they refer to themselves, I’m thinking) is a pair of former Crimson Tide football players. Roger Shultz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson were something called a “center” and a “guard,” respectively. Together, they’re just 16 ounces shy of 800 pounds.
How did they fare on the two-hour season premiere New Year’s Day spectacular?
booked up
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008Heads up: Slicks nix Hicks’ licks
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
The J Records bloodbath continues. After dropping 2003 American Idol Ruben Studdard in December, the label dropped 2006 American Idol Taylor Hicks Monday. The two Birmingham singers are the first champs in show history to be dropped by Arista. Studdard released three albums, including one platinum and one gold, while Hicks released just one, which went platinum.
Looks like the Soul Patrol let their commander down. Dishonorable discharges all around.
• E! Online: You Can Spell Taylor and Ruben Without J
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groggy going
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008Late-night escapades
catch up with you in the cold
light of getting up.
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Heads up: There will be blood
Monday, January 7th, 2008
Time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. UAB Hospital continues its first blood drive of the year through Friday in its North Pavilion. What’s so special about this particular event? Fabulous prizes.
Yes, you should give because it’s the right thing to do, and supplies are low. But UAB has teamed with the American Red Cross to open a new donor facility on campus, one with wi-fi-enabled computers at your fingertips. In addition, the new Touch Points program offers prizes after five donations, including a spa kit for six donations and a $500 Marriott gift card after 12 donations.
The catch? Only donations at UAB’s donor center (1802 Sixth Ave. S., second floor) or this week’s blood drive earn points. You can still donate at any Red Cross center, but no points. Save lives, yes, but no points.
• The Birmingham News: UAB opens year with blood drive, Jan. 4-11
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