chore of babylon
Monday, February 18th, 2008Cleaning, vacuuming,
ironing, correspondence.
These things won’t get done.
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Archive for February, 2008
Weight and See: One is the whiniest number
Sunday, February 17th, 2008‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 7
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The black team has been on a roll. Can anyone (the blue team) or anything (cripping childhood issues) stop it? It’s all head games on “The Biggest Loser,” where a single pound could decide the fate of our former Crimson Tiders, Roger Schulz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson.
Tell us your innermost desires, after the jump …
her needs outweigh the many
Sunday, February 17th, 2008Heads up: ’60 Minutes’ on Siegelman?
Sunday, February 17th, 2008
CBS news magazine “60 Minutes” has been investigating whether White House politics pushed for the prosecution of former governor Don Siegelman. He and HealthSouth founder Richard Scrushy were convicted on charges of conspiracy, bribery and more. Republican operatives with White House ties have been accused of setting up Siegelman, a Democrat. Among those interviewed by CBS is Rep. Artur Davis (D).
The story had originally been scheduled to air in November, but was postponed, stirring up blog rumors galore. It could air at 6 tonight on CBS 42 or within the next few weeks. (The show Web site doesn’t say one way or the other.)
Update: It’s not Feb. 17. Maybe Feb. 24? (Against the Barbara Walters special before the Oscars.)
Update: Yep, Feb. 24.
Update: Watch the full report from “60 Minutes.”
• Hartselle Enquirer: Legislators not happy with Riley’s numbers
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Weight and See: Yes We Can
Saturday, February 16th, 2008‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 6
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By Ginny
On “The Biggest Loser,” the black team gains historic momentum. Can Roger Shultz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson pull out a Super Duper Tuesday defeat?
The best reality TV team ever, plus your chance to audition for season six, after the jump …
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Oh, ‘Snapped’
Saturday, February 16th, 2008A burning car in the Georgia woods found six years ago today led back to a Hoover home. Convicted killers Jessica McCord and husband Jeff had set the car on fire, but not before putting the bodies of Jessica’s ex-husband Alan Bates and his wife Terra in the trunk.
The tale of murder and families torn apart served as fodder for an episode on the Oxygen show, “Snapped,” which premiered Oct. 14. The episode repeats at 8:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Check out the 10-minute Webisode …
Also:
- Feb. 19, 2003: Classmate’s conviction brings simpler times to mind
- “Snapped: Most Notorious” and “Snapped: Seasons 1 and 2” on DVD [aff. links]. Note: Does not include McCord episode.
friday night at the coffeehouse
Saturday, February 16th, 2008No troubadours, just
slurpers and their laptops at
work while playtime waits.
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moving fast
Friday, February 15th, 2008Happy Valentine’s Day
Thursday, February 14th, 2008A sweet treat for lovers and lonely hearts: Check out the award-winning 15-minute romantic comedy, “Piece of Cake.” Shot in Birmingham, the wedding-centric tale stars Mo Rocca, and was written and directed by our pal Jennifer West.
And more Valentine’s vids, after the jump …
have a heartache
Thursday, February 14th, 2008whole-hearted half-marathon
Thursday, February 14th, 2008Heads up: Greece is the word
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
The Southern Foodways Alliance recently sampled the Greek cuisine of our fair city, paying homage to it in a blog post: “Whether it’s souvlaki or hot dogs, baklava or peanut butter pie, Greeks in Birmingham have perfectly melded their own food traditions with those of the Deep South — [a] feat that must be experienced to be truly appreciated.” It has an oral history project focusing on Greek restaurants and pioneers here.
Greek eats represent just part of the menu at the alliance’s Potlikker Film Festival on Feb. 23 at WorkPlay. The showcase includes more regional faves in food, beer, music and film for $40. Opa!
• Serious Eats: “Southern Foodways: The Greek-Owned Restaurants of Birmingham”
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travel brochure
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008fine lines
Monday, February 11th, 2008Heads up: Fining ‘Blue’
Monday, February 11th, 2008ABC affiliates in Dothan and Huntsville are among the 52 stations fined by the FCC for broadcasting “patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast medium.” Or to be more specific: Charlotte Ross’ bare tush on “NYPD Blue.”
Five years ago. Between 9 and 10 p.m.
The $1.43 million fine — $27,500 per station — is the second-largest indecency fine ever. No telling how many serial killers this 42-second scene spawned.
• Poynter: “FCC Fines 52 TV Stations for Airing “NYPD Blue” Episode”
The shocking video, after the jump …
