The dome: Could Birmingham ever recoup the dollars? Nov 13, 2009
The dome: Could Birmingham ever recoup the dollars. - Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal Special Report. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Stirring up the ghosts Nov 13, 2009
com) said that the middle spirit cant decide if hes from Liverpool, Birmingham or Turkmenistan. While the ghosts are a big part of the tale, it is Carreys Scrooge that makes the greatest impression hooked nose and all. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bobblehead gets a Valley tour but is shut out of Jay-Z show Nov 13, 2009
It's a likeness of Francona when he was the manager of the Birmingham Barons AA baseball team. As the tale goes: The bobblehead's owner -- let's call him Paul -- moved to Fresno and brought it along with him. (Fresno Bee)
UAB Opens 2009-10 Regular Season At Hispanic College Classic Nov 12, 2009
2 miles away from the UAB campus in Birmingham, Ala ... Senior Guard On the season so far: "It's been great. It's been great to be back in Birmingham because I'm from Calera, Ala. It's going to be a really exciting season this year.". (Uabsports.com)
Southwest offers BHM deal Nov 12, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff. Southwest airlines has launched a series of fare sales for direct flights, including a $109 one-way between St. Louis and Birmingham ... Southwest, which is the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport s largest carrier, announced the sale Tuesday and said tickets must be purchased by Nov. 23. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Travel industry could add 90,000 jobs Nov 11, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - Birmingham ... Birmingham Real Estate. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
US Airways alters frequent-flier rules Nov 11, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal ... Arizona-based US Airways (NYSE:LCC) is a carrier at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport ... City Guide Spotlight - Birmingham. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
UAB, ISP Announce Radio Schedule For Upcoming Weekend Nov 11, 2009
Men's basketball, football broadcasts will air live this weekend. UAB basketball and football games will air live on local radio this weekend. (Uabsports.com)
Projecting the BCS bowls Nov 11, 2009
SEC officials in Birmingham admit today that the fix is in. They did comment however, the task of keeping UA and UF undefeated wasnt all that tough, the hardest task of all was getting Georgia bowl eligible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Airlines: Thanksgiving travel may dip 4% Nov 11, 2009
Airlines expect 4% drop in Thanksgiving travel - Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - Birmingham. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
US Air, Southwest improve on-time results Nov 10, 2009
US Airways, Southwest improve on-time results - Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... The three major airlines providing services to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport saw mixed results for on-time arrivals in September. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Furniture stores opening in housing-challenged economy Nov 10, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... But Nix isn t alone and is joined by a handful of other local entrepreneurs who are either expanding or setting up shop to serve the home furnishing and design niche in the Birmingham market ... and Oriental Rugs, a carpet and flooring dealer with several showrooms around Birmingham, recently ventured into furniture. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Beckham to miss England squad, stick with Galaxy Nov 9, 2009
Goalkeepers: Robert Green (West Ham), Joe Hart (Birmingham), Ben Foster (Manchester United). Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Manchester City), Gary Cahill (Bolton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), John Terry (Chelsea), Matthew Upson (West Ham), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
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Glen Latham, head football coach at ECHS, was named Coach of the Year by the Birmingham Post Herald newspaper. Latham guided in 1974 team to the 3A championship. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Football Earns 31-10 Homecoming Win Over Georgia Southern Nov 8, 2009
Samford Football - Samford University Official Athletic Site. Membership Levels/Amenities. (Samfordsports.com)
New teams move into new regions Nov 7, 2009
The Wolverines final season in Class 5A will end with a berth into the playoffs hosting John Carroll (Birmingham) and a No. 3 ranking in the final Alabama Sportswriters Association poll. In 5A Tallassee and Region 2 bids farewell to Beauregard, but welcomes Russell County (fell from 6A Region 3. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Birmingham hotels get hammered by downturn Nov 7, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... Year-to-date occupancy in Birmingham hotels hit its lowest level in six years in September, as the industry continued to struggle with the declining number of business travelers ... Transient, or short-term, travel has dried up by about 40 percent in the recession, as corporate budgets continue to shrink and companies cut back on staff, said Mark Noyes, general manager of the Birmingham Hotel in downtown, adjacent to the. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Football: Drogba has United in his sights Nov 7, 2009
com - Football Drogba has United in his sights. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
UAB On The Road This Weekend At Marshall, East Carolina Nov 7, 2009
UAB and East Carolina met on Oct. 11 with the Blazers earning a 3-0 sweep in Birmingham. had 15 kills in the match as UAB hit for a season-best. (Uabsports.com)
No. 14 UAB Plays At Marshall With C-USA Title On The Line Nov 7, 2009
No. 14 UAB Plays At Marshall With C-USA Title On The Line - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. No. 14 UAB Plays At Marshall With C-USA Title On The Line. (Uabsports.com)
Bowl Projections Nov 6, 2009
A breakdown of which teams likely to play in each of the 34 bowl games. CollegeFootballTalk on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UAB Softball Announces 2010 Slate Nov 4, 2009
UAB will remain in Birmingham to host the annual Magic City Classic from Feb. 26-28, which features Troy, Alabama State, Samford and Nicholls State. The 2010 tournament will mark the 10th time the Blazers have participated in the Magic City Classic, winning it seven times. (Uabsports.com)
VERNEL E. JOHNSON 1919-2009 Nov 4, 2009
During his career, Vern headed up plant operations in Pinerolo, Italy; was President of Beloit Corp. s European operation in Zurich, Switzerland; was President of Beloit Sorel in Sorel, Quebec, Canada; and was President of the company s water purification operations in Birmingham, Ala. Vern retired from Beloit Corp. in 1974 and moved his family to Green Valley. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Cities host shows about da Vinci art, inventions Nov 4, 2009
(This version DELETES reference to Birmingham show which took place last year). . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
$50,000 a year more common for college Nov 3, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by ... What hurts Birmingham's image more ... Neither will hurt Birmingham's image. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Path of the Pros: Aaron Rowand Nov 3, 2009
Bob Rowand also fondly reflects on cross-country trips to places like Hickory, N.C., and Birmingham, Ala ... In 139 games, Rowand slugged 20 homers and drove in 98 runs for Birmingham ... 2000: Rowand continued to put up big power numbers at Double-A, hitting 20 homers and driving in 98 runs in 139 games with Birmingham. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Gamecocks set for Halloween night showdown Nov 2, 2009
The Tigers were 9-0 and a likely contender for the Rose Bowl before the Gamecocks ruined their perfect season on Dec. 3 in Birmingham. It was Auburns final game as a member of the Southern Conference; the SEC was chartered the next year. (GamecockInsider.com)
Blazers Put Up Big Numbers In 3-2 Loss To Southern Miss Nov 2, 2009
The junior from Birmingham finished with a career-high 16 kills to go along with 11 digs as she posted her third consecutive double-double. To add to the blocking effort, gave the Blazers a strong defensive performance in the back row. (Uabsports.com)
Citadel wins battle of Bulldogs over Samford, 28-16 Nov 1, 2009
After Samford scored 10 points in the first quarter, cashing in a 1-yard Chris Evans TD and a 24-yard field goal on drives totaling just 33 yards, The Citadel s defense stonewalled the visitors from Birmingham, Ala. Evans, who ran for 174 yards and two TDs in a 28-10 beatdown of The Citadel last season, was held to 52 yards on 17 tries, and Samford netted just 35 rushing yards on 27 attempts. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Google must stop snooping on us Nov 1, 2009
27 & 28 November 2009 Birmingham. Wood Mackenzie London. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Rise in poverty worse than stated Nov 1, 2009
birmingham city council. birmingham, west midlands. (Yahoo News -- Poverty)
UAB Basketball Teams Hold Annual Media Day Nov 1, 2009
UAB Basketball Teams Hold Annual Media Day - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. UAB Basketball Teams Hold Annual Media Day. (Uabsports.com)
Ferguson seeking a quick response from Red Devils Oct 31, 2009
Tomorrows match sees big-spending Manchester City away to Birmingham. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Soccer Looks To Secure SoCon Tournament Berth Against Chattanooga Thursday Oct 30, 2009
The Bulldogs have been victorious in the previous two meetings between the teams, including a 4-2 triumph last season in Birmingham, Ala. The Lady Mocs' lone win in the series occurred Sept. 21, 1999, as they posted a 2-0 victory in Chattanooga, Tenn. (Samfordsports.com)
Bring back class to trains Oct 29, 2009
From London to Birmingham, VirginRail passengers can use wireless internet throughout the train ... Just for comparison, the Birmingham trip he refers to is 66 POUNDS for a single trip, at maximum. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Struggling US Airways to Cut 1,000 Jobs Oct 29, 2009
It is suspending flying between Philadelphia and London Gatwick; Birmingham, England; Milan, Italy; Shannon, Ireland; and Stockholm. US Airways is also formally giving up its government permission to fly between Philadelphia and Beijing, which it had never used. (CBS News)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Oct 29, 2009
27 & 28 November 2009 Birmingham. Wood Mackenzie London. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
Gamecocks Travel To No. 20 UAB... Oct 29, 2009
Gamecocks Travel To No. 20 UAB For Wednesday Night Matchup - SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS. Gamecocks Travel To No. 20 UAB For Wednesday Night Matchup South Carolina hits the road for crucial C-USA matchup. (Uscsports.com)
Southwest announces fares as low as $25 Oct 28, 2009
Subscribe to Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal ... Southwest is a major carrier at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Making connections Oct 26, 2009
She went on to obtain her MBA in International Business from the University of Birmingham, Britain, in 1996, on a British Council Chevening Scholarship ... NAME: Joanna Yeoh AGE: 39 HOMETOWN: Kuala Lumpur EDUCATION: Bukit Bintang Girls School, Universiti Malaya, KL; University of Birmingham, Britain OCCUPATION: Leadership and organisational development consultant CURRENT BASE: Singapore YEARS ABROAD: Eight E-MAIL. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
J.Y.D Earns Grizzlies Award Oct 26, 2009
The 6-8 Birmingham native, capable of playing both forward positions, shined so much during Grizzlies training camp that he earned the fifth-annual Don Poier "Pride of Training Camp" Award. An unscientific, team-wide poll made Carroll the pick. (Mutigers.com)
Football: Lampard double puts Chelsea top Oct 25, 2009
com - Football Lampard double puts Chelsea top. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Five-star Chelsea Oct 25, 2009
Meanwhile Birmingham beat their former manager Steve Bruces Sunderland side 2-1 and Colombias Hugo Rodallega scored twice as Wigan came from behind to end Burnleys 100% home record this term in a 3-1 win ... I am pleased for the owners, said manager Alex McLeish of Birminghams first home win since Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung took over the club. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chelsea go top Oct 25, 2009
Meanwhile Birmingham beat their former manager Steve Bruce's Sunderland side 2-1 and Colombia's Hugo Rodallega scored twice as Wigan came from behind to end Burnley's 100 percent home record this term in a 3-1 win ... At St Andrews, in Birmingham's first home game since Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung bought the club, City went ahead eight minutes before half-time when Liam Ridgewell got on the end of a Sebastian Larsson free-kick ... And soon after the break Scotland striker James McFadden... (iAfrica.com)
Smartphones: Your comments Oct 24, 2009
Sameen Farouk, Birmingham, England. I have the Blackberry 8900 and I got the phone because it doesn't have a touch screen, my last one did and it lost its responsiveness and got easily greasy. (BBC News -- Technology)
Chelseas imperious home form may prove a handful for Sams side Oct 24, 2009
Birmingham, beaten 3-1 away to Arsenal last time out, welcome Sunderland to St Andrews for the Midlands sides first home match since the club were taken over by Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung ... BIRMINGHAM vs SUNDERLAND ... BIRMINGHAM 9 2 1 7 6 13 7. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
UAB Football Team Travels To Marshall Oct 24, 2009
Blazers will take on Thundering Herd in key C-USA game. Bryant Turner and the UAB defensive line are looking to slow down Marshall's offense Saturday. (Uabsports.com)
Delta swings to $161M 3Q loss Oct 23, 2009
Delta swings to $161M loss in third quarter - Birmingham Business Journal ... Subscribe to Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff Writer. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Blazers Head To Tulane, UTEP In Conference USA Action Oct 23, 2009
UAB earned a 3-2 win in the regular-season meeting in Birmingham, which was televised by CBS College Sports, but the Green Wave earned a measure of revenge with a 3-2 victory in the finals of the Conference USA Championship ... UAB won the only meeting between the teams last season with a 3-0 victory in Birmingham. (Uabsports.com)
Thanksgiving Day travel options Oct 23, 2009
It s called the Iron Bowl because it used to be played in the former steel capital of Birmingham every year and the name stuck. Now this intrastate college football rivalry alternates each season between the campuses of the University of Alabama and Auburn University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Royal Mail's one-man competitor Oct 22, 2009
The picture is the same at another bicycle-based postal delivery firm, Birmingham-based Cycle 4 U, which has had its post licence for six months, and has five full-time workers ... "We are the busiest we have ever been, and are thinking of expanding outside of Birmingham to Wolverhampton and Walsall.". (BBC News -- UK)
Louisville Selected to Finish Fourth in 2009-10 BIG EAST Men's Basketball Race Oct 22, 2009
Stanley Robinson, Connecticut, F, Sr., 6-9, 210, Birmingham, Ala. Arinze Onuaku, Syracuse, C, Sr., 6-9, 275, Lanham, Md. (Uoflsports.com)
As Marshall Game Nears, Blazers Fine-Tune Game Plan Oct 22, 2009
Saturday's game will be televised by CSS. The game will also be carried on the Blazers ISP Sports Network and can be heard in the Birmingham area on flagship station WUHT-FM 107. 7 with David Crane (play-by-play) and Jake Arians (color) on the call. (Uabsports.com)
Governor reveals ethics proposals in speech Oct 21, 2009
Riley revealed the bills during a speech Tuesday a civil club in Birmingham. Riley started his speech by asking club members how many trust their elected officials. (WSJA.com, AL)
Flu Surveillance Boosts Control, Treatment Options Oct 20, 2009
19, 2009) Because pandemics unfold in unpredictable ways, surveillance of travel-related illness is among the most powerful tools health officials and doctors can use to detect and respond to new pathogens like the novel H1N1 influenza, says the physician who heads the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Travelers' Clinic. See also. (Science Daily)
Women's Golf Team At Wendy's Invitational Oct 20, 2009
Women's Golf Team At Wendy's Invitational - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Women's Golf Team At Wendy's Invitational. (Uabsports.com)
Notebook: Arenas a last-minute scratch due to sore ribs Oct 18, 2009
"I feel like I just did what I'm supposed to do," said Johnson, who broke up six passes and made two tackles. "Come my way, knock it down."That's what we all try and do in the secondary, lock down. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Volleyball Skips Past Stonehill, 3-0 Oct 18, 2009
Hackett and senior (Birmingham, Ala. Oak Mountain) posted kills and the Panthers closed the set out with a Stonehill attack error. (Aupanthers.com)
UAB Football Team Returns To Action Saturday At Ole Miss Oct 17, 2009
The contest will also be carried on the Blazers ISP Sports Network and can be heard in the Birmingham area on flagship station WUHT-FM 107. 7. (Uabsports.com)
Yahoo! Falcons to Super Bowl; Richt hammered again Oct 17, 2009
But of the Birmingham News. Put it on Mark Richts coaching tombstone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
No. 25 UAB Travels To Tulsa For Crucial C-USA Showdown Oct 17, 2009
No. 25 UAB Travels To Tulsa For Crucial C-USA Showdown - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. No. 25 UAB Travels To Tulsa For Crucial C-USA Showdown. (Uabsports.com)
UAB Volleyball Hits The Road For Two Conference Matches Oct 16, 2009
Both of those matches were played in Birmingham. UAB holds a 3-2 edge in the all-time series with SMU, while the series between the Blazers and Tulsa is tied at 3-3. (Uabsports.com)
Southwest reports $16M loss in Q3 Oct 16, 2009
Subscribe to Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Depot Players taking performances on the road Oct 15, 2009
" Herald Photo/Peggy Blackburn The casts of two recent Wetumpka Depot Players productions are literally taking their shows on the road in the coming weeks.The Wedding from Hell will be on stage at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery for two shows; and All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten will be one of three shows offered at the upcoming Alabama Community Theatre Festival ACTFest 10 in Pell City.The artistic director of ASF, Geoffrey Sherman saw the... (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Remembering Congo's rumba king Oct 15, 2009
Page last updated at 07:07 GMT, Monday, 12 October 2009 08:07 UK. By Noel Mwakugu BBC News, Kinshasa. (BBC News -- Africa)
