CULLMAN —
The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) will be held at 6 p.m. today at West Point High School Library, 4314 County Road 1141, Cullman, AL 35057. Info: Staci Bryan at 256-347-0516.
Business
January 8, 2013
CCCDC to meet today
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Men's Wearhouse founder George Zimmer fired
Men's Wearhouse's board fired George Zimmer, the founder and public face of the company, as executive chairman without saying why and delayed its annual shareholder meeting.
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Fulmer receives special award
Cullman City Building Inspector Rick Fulmer was named the 2013 Alabama Association of Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Inspectors Code Official of the Year for his outstanding support and dedication at the group's 50th annual conference in April, 2013.
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Consumers' desire for local, organic food drives online grocery business
Just a few years ago, consumers who were fervent about eating locally-grown and organic foods had to head out to the nearest Whole Foods or farmers market. Now all it takes is a few swipes of the mouse at an online grocer like Door to Door Organics, Relay Foods or AmazonFresh.
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VIDEO: Apple unveils new MacBook Air with improved battery life
At Apple's WWDC, the company shows off its new line of MacBook Air laptops with faster processors and improved battery life. The new models are available in 11-inch and 13-inch dimensions, ranging in price from $999 to $1,299.
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Home of famous Va. hams ponders foreign buyout
You can't go far in this historic southeastern Virginia town without seeing a pig.
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Where to get the best deal on beer, haircuts, movies
Looking for a good deal on a six-pack of beer? Try Charlotte. A haircut that won't burn a hole in your wallet? Harlingen, Texas, is your best bet. A trip to the movies? Hilo, Hawaii, is supposed to be nice this time of year.
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World's flight paths artfully mapped
This gorgeous map, designed by a young Canadian GIS consultant named Michael Markieta, traces some 60,000 flight routes on major and regional airlines around the globe.
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Mitsubishi crossover gets new styling
It has a base price around $19,000 and comes with a nice list of standard equipment for the money.
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Tesla talking with Google about 'autopilot' systems for cars
Elon Musk, the California billionaire who leads Tesla Motors, said the electric-car maker is considering adding driverless technology to its vehicles and discussing the prospects for such systems with Google.
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Kia Optima is a hit with the buying public
When it comes to midsized family sedans, the Kia Optima ranks high on my list for its good looks, economy and value.
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