binders of women
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012Motherhood, sharing,
oppression, resilience, wiles,
nurturing and love.
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Archive for October, 2012
life in the lines
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012The current zips through
invisibly, electric
mayhem seeks outlet.
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scene from a dugout
Monday, October 15th, 2012The players waited
nervously to bat, while the
manager crunched stats.
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it’s supposed to be fun
Sunday, October 14th, 2012Worry crossed the brow
of the mathematician
learning to pole dance.
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a carrot, some rice and a filet
Saturday, October 13th, 2012The small plastic scale
dutifully pointed to
ounces sans judgment.
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10:15 in the balcony among the daytraders
Friday, October 12th, 2012They discussed the world’s
affairs over the clatter
of the coffee beans.
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for richer and for richerer
Thursday, October 11th, 2012The way to riches
is down the aisle to marry
a wealthy old fool.
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the elephant’s dilemma
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012The pachyderm sweats
over every stomped mouse and
fat joke ever heard.
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Vote 2012: Municipal election runoff results for Jefferson, Shelby Counties
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
Two different elections took place across the Birmingham area today.
First, mayoral race runoff winners for cities in Jefferson and Shelby Counties:
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| Alabaster: Marty Handlon Brighton: Barbara Watkins Fairfield: Kenneth Coachman Helena: Mark Hall Irondale: Tommy Joe Alexander |
Leeds: David Miller Montevallo: Hollie Cost Tarrant: Loxcil Tuck Trafford: Clint Daniels |
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And in the Birmingham $150 million bond referendum:
- Landfill expansion: Yes
- Street/sidewalk improvements: Yes
- Economic development: Yes
- Public building facilities and equipment: Yes
- Park improvements: Yes
- Storm/sanitary sewers: Yes
Next: The general election takes place Nov. 6.
Update: Oct. 11: Voter turnout for the Birmingham bond referendum was below 10 percent.
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vehicular gallantry 2012
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012Parking within the
stripes and letting fire trucks
and police cars through.
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the span of a few hours
Monday, October 8th, 2012Ennui, then blackout,
then worry, then terror, then
exhaustion, now safe.
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that’s using your head
Sunday, October 7th, 2012The players spent their
later years in concussive
haze. The helmets? Fine.
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Vote 2012: Sample ballots for Jefferson, Shelby County general election
Saturday, October 6th, 2012One month till Election Day.
To aid your trip to the polls, we have the sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the general election. (The 180-page Jefferson County ballot has a version for every district.)
Know the candidates. Study the 11 state amendments. Be an informed voter.
Also, check out the Alabama Voter Guide, with voting procedures and frequently asked questions.
For easier viewing, you can print, download or zoom to full screen with each ballot.
Election Day is Nov. 6.
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Sample ballots for all 67 counties.
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Jefferson County
Shelby County
Alabama Voter Guide 2012
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the new old season
Saturday, October 6th, 2012Viewers tuned in to
see the spectacle, finding
reruns of concepts.
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Vote 2012: To the polls in October
Friday, October 5th, 2012Video: A look at Birmingham’s $150 million bond referendum
on Tuesday
Birmingham-area residents won’t have to wait till November to visit the polls. August had municipal races, September had a state referendum, and October …
This month is special, with two dates and three different elections. It’s like Christmas for voters. A horrible, horrible out-of-season Christmas.
Tuesday: Suburban residents will choose mayors in these runoff races:
- Alabaster: David Frings and Marty Handlon
- Brighton: Eddie Cooper and Barbara Watkins
- Fairfield: Kenneth Coachman and Fredrick “Rev. F.D.” Scott
- Helena: Mark Hall and Charles “Sonny” Penhale
- Irondale: Tommy Alexander and James Stewart Jr.
- Montevallo: Hollie Cost and Ben McCrory
- Tarrant: Joe Matthews and Loxcil Tuck
- Trafford: Clint Daniels and Robert Niblett
Also, city council runoff elections will take place in various suburbs.
The winners will be sworn in Nov. 5.
In a separate decision, Birmingham residents will vote on a $150 million bond for capital improvements.
Oct. 23: Another trip to the polls for Birminghamians to pick officers for the 99 neighborhood associations. The officers serve 2-year terms.
For more information on polling places, call the Mayor’s Office of Citizen’s Assistance, at (205) 254-2806. Or contact your neighborhood association president.
Polls will be open on both days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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