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Featured Articles
Samsung HT-X50 5.1 Home Theater System Birmingham AL
The X50 has a standard 5-disc carousel for DVDs and CDs and can play several kinds of computer formats including MP3, WMA, DivX, and JPEG files. There is also a USB port on the front to play these files from a thumb drive or music player. On the rear of the unit you'll find an HDMI port for upscaled video and there is a single optical input that's useful when plugging your flat panel TV's output into the receiver so you can have surround sound on supporting video programs.
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Panasonic Viera TC-37LZ800 LCD TV Review Birmingham AL
Panasonic's use of IPS (In-Plane Switching) in their LCD panels has been a favorite choice of ours for the simple reason that light output remains almost constant from all viewing angles. When you're not the only one watching TV in a room, this can be a big deal.
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Elite Screen's HOME2 Projection Screens Birmingham AL
Elite Screens, Inc. showed off its award-winning HOME2 Home Theater Projection Screens at CES 2008. Elite Screen's HOME2 Series are easy-to-install non-tensioned electric retractable screens that create a sophisticated home theater experience with the touch of a button. HOME2 screens have aspect ratios for both commercial and residential markets.
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Audyssey MultEQ Pro Sound Equalizer Birmingham AL
Ultimate audio performance within the listening area starts with the loudspeakers and the room. How the Installer gets the loudspeaker system to integrate within the listening space is what can make or break even the best assembled audio systems.
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Pioneer VSX-920-K Receiver Birmingham AL
The Pioneer VSX-920-K shares a lot of the features with the two lower priced receivers. Why shouldn't it? They offer a great foundation. With four 3-D ready HDMI 1.4 inputs, 110 watts per channel, and iPhone Certification, there is lot to like. Read on to know more about this product.
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Pioneer VSX-820-K Receiver Birmingham AL
The VSX-820-K is the next in line from the electronics giant and comes in at just under $300. The question we had was what more you could expect for the $70 premium over the 520-K. How about an extra HDMI input, an on-screen display, MCACC auto system setup, and iPhone certification? Yeah, we were surprised too.
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ZVOX IncrediBase575 Surround Bar Review Birmingham AL
The ZVOX takes a very different tack from other surroundbar offerings. While others are looking for small, plastic enclosures that are really meant to be mounted to a wall, the ZVOX IncrediBase575 is much, much larger. Meant to be placed under a display, the 575 is large, constructed out of MDF, and sports integrated subs. Read more.
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ADAM A7 Monitor Speakers Review Birmingham AL
The ADAM A7 ($1149/pr) is a two way near-field studio monitor with the aforementioned tweeter and a 6.5 in. carbon mid/bass driver. This is all powered by two 50-watt amplifiers (one per driver.) Housed in an attractive black cabinet that weighs 18 lbs and measures 13in. high x 7.5in wide x 11in deep, the top front edges are beveled to reduce surface reflections from the tweeter.
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Local Events
Free Exercise Class
Dates: 3/19/2010 - 3/19/2010
Location:
Cropwell Baptist Church
Pell City, AL
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Times:10:30AM-12:30PM
Address:
2700 Hardwick Rd
Pell City, AL
Description:
Cropwell Baptist Church. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Open to everyone. Light, weight exercise and aerobics. line and resistance exercises. A potluck lunch and fellowship follows.
2nd Annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards
Dates: 3/19/2010 - 3/19/2010
Location:
Northbrook Church
Cullman, AL
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Times:11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Phone:256-590-3159
Address:
3691 Alabama Hwy 157 NE
Cullman, AL
Description:
The Cullman City Schools Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Luncheon is scheduled for March 19, beginning at 11:30AM at Northbrook Church. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Cullman County Museum or by contacting any CCSF board member or Dawn Klinger at 256-590-3159.
Northeast Alabama Home & Garden Show
Dates: 3/20/2010 - 3/21/2010
Location:
the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum
Rainsville, AL
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Times:9:00am - 4:00pm
Address:
1504 Main Street East
Rainsville, AL
Description:
Saturday 9:00 - 4:00, Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 PM; at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville; free admission. Here's a list of exhibitors from the 2009 show. Photo gallery from 2009 show by the show organizers; more photos from Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit the show's website.
The National Park Service Job Fair
Dates: 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010
Location:
Little River Canyon Center
Fort Payne, AL
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Times:10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Address:
472 Highway 35
Fort Payne, AL
Description:
Possible Careers include - Maintenance, Park Guides and Resource Management.
1st Annual Atlatl Accuracy Competition
Dates: 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010
Location:
Russell Cave National Monument
Bridgeport, AL
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Times:10am
Email:james_a_holtzclaw@nps.gov
Phone:256-495-2672
Address:
3729 County Rd. 98
Bridgeport, AL
Description:
Experienced and Novice Atlatl Throwers are invited to Russell Cave to pariticipate in a 10,000-year old hunting tradition that was practice by the earliest Americans.World Atlatl Association Standard Rules Will Apply.Bring a Picnic Lunch!
