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UAB launches initiative to raise awareness of hunger in Birmingham


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Published July 26, 2010 at 2:19 a.m.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has launched a new initiative to raise awareness about hunger and the availability of food in the community ...

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State’s rural makeup, businesses put it at risk for computer spam attacks, says UAB expert


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Published July 26, 2010 at 1:51 a.m.

A new report says Alabama is the second most-spammed state in the country, and it has much to do with Alabama’s metropolitan makeup and the size of businesses that operate in the state, according to Gary Warner, the director of research in computer forensics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) ...

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Stick to poisonous snakes, Reverend!


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Published July 24, 2010 at 11:42 a.m.

A preacher in Cullman, (a very special place ;) ), complained about the 'pornographic' pictures on men's underwear ... and the Sheriff got involved ... and WALMART withdrew the packaging ... No, sadly, I am not kidding ... Cullman Times ... CULLMAN — A local pastor’s complaint about a brand of underwear being sold with “pornographic” pictures on the packaging at the Cullman Walmart reportedly led to a recall of the product ... Frank Boren, pastor of New Hope Christian Center Church of

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Shalev named director of the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center


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Published July 22, 2010 at 9:12 a.m.

Anath Shalev, M.D., director of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism research in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been named the director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Diabetes Center ...

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UAB expert: Financial reform bill could spur initial public offerings, economic growth


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Published July 21, 2010 at 5:03 a.m.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, signed into law by U.S. President Barack Obama today, July 21, could encourage successful, privately held small businesses to offer public stock and reinvest capital that may kick-start economic growth, says an expert in business law from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Business ...

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Sandwich boom


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Published July 19, 2010 at 10:27 a.m.

Sandwiches seem to be the hot thing in Birmingham when it comes to new restaurants: ... Brick & Tin gourmet sandwich shop, downtown Birmingham, emphasizing high-quality local ingredients ... Urban Cookhouse , featuring Alabama produce in sandwiches, salads and entrees in downtown Homewood ... Collage Catering & Cafe in Homewood, where Lag's Eatery used to be ... Forest Perk Coffee : Serving Higher Ground coffee, sandwiches and pastries in Forest Park area ...

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UAB Research: Half of HIV-Exposed Babies in Parts of Africa Not Receiving Available HIV Prevention Drug


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Published July 19, 2010 at 4:17 a.m.

In the ongoing battle to prevent mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), not all weapons are being used: Only about half of HIV-exposed infants in some African countries received a minimal dose of the prevention drug nevirapine, say researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ...

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Organizing for America ... for Alabama


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Published July 16, 2010 at 10:39 p.m.
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Organizing for America (OFA) is serious about getting active in Alabama.  They have events scheduled in four Alabama cities on Saturday -- Selma, Montgomery, Birmingham and Huntsville.  This is a good group of folks and, while they're definitely affiliated with the Democratic party, they aren't necessarily like the traditional Democratic party, if you know what I mean ... So, if you aren't sure you fit in with the Alabama Democratic Party, but you are a progressive, liberal or Obama

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Birmingham police: Domestic dispute led to Kingston slaying


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Published July 16, 2010 at 9:46 p.m.

Police have identified a suspect but have not yet made any arrests ...

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Former Bama linebacker Lowe inducted into College FB Hall of Fame


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Published July 16, 2010 at 6:13 p.m.

SOUTH BEND, IN. - Woodrow Lowe, a star Alabama linebacker during the 1970s will be among 23 players inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame during ceremonies Friday and Saturday the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind.  ... Known as one of the hardest hitting linebackers in the history of Alabama's prestigious  program, Lowe led the Crimson Tide to the 1973 national title as a three-time First Team All-America selection. Playing under legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant,

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