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This year's best books by authors with Alabama ties

Months ago I stood in church, reminiscing with my pastor’s sons about the school books we’ve read through the years. Fahrenheit 451 isn’t such a distant memory for those two teenage boys, but it’s been 10 summers since I faced a list of required reading. Nostalgic for books I read (and should have read!) in high school, I loaded up on classics at this year’s Emmet O’Neal Library book sale. I piled my sack high with the  ... read more



style diary Who cares about the Joneses?
by Todd Cargo (Web Only!)

I know so many people who struggle too much trying to keep up with The Joneses. Personally I think the Jones family has caused enough trouble. I say let them live their lives and we’ll live ours. But I have to admit even I struggle with that very same thing. It seems like just when   ... read more
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is a must
by Jeff Green (Web Only!)
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Strength Training is NECESSARY component of your fat loss program. Fat can’t burn fat, ONLY Muscle can burn fat! The more muscle density you possess, the more fat it can eat. It is simple as that. Those peoplewho do diet programs where they forbid you to .... read more

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by Carla Jean Whitley
 It seems few can agree on the future—or even the present—of the city’s music festival. Some folks argue the best years are behind us, and that this year’s line-up is a disappointment. Others say City Stages 20 is the best...  Read More

* Carla Jean Whitley is an associate editor for Birmingham magazine. Click HERE to read her blog on City Stages throughout the weekend.
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