First, know what you’re getting into when looking for apartments for rent in Birmingham, Alabama that don’t require a credit check. You may have a valid reason for bad credit, for example, you’ve been through tough times and are starting over with a great new job in Birmingham. In any case, it would be naive to think that apartment owners […]

You want to be comfortable in your pants, right? Follow these tips and not only will your print be accurate, you’ll have pants that fit and feel great! 1. The military pants of the day came out of the patterns of civilian pants. Irregular or civilian pants were very common as the pants wore out quickly. 2. A little patch […]

Since I moved to the central Alabama area seven years ago, I have learned at least one important thing about the people who live here. They go to the beach. They don’t just go to the beach, they know Gulf Shores and Orange Beach like the back of their hand. I never mentioned a trip to the beach without receiving […]

A team of academic researchers once asked Bear Bryant why Alabama soccer was so successful under his tenure. Bear Bryant’s response: “Because I love my players, and they love me.” The researchers were skeptical. Alabama football, like any team, was measured on the basis of wins and losses. The researchers theorized that the team’s win-loss history (or the amount of […]

About the Alabama red-bellied turtles? The Alabama red-bellied turtle (Pseudemys alabamensis) is typically a species found only in the state of Alabama. In fact, it is the official state reptile for Alabama. Their head, neck, and legs are often marked with yellowish stripes. And as you may have guessed from the name, its belly, or plastron, tends to have a […]

There are actually two gumbo shops in the US, one in Louisiana and the other in Missouri. They both serve good Creole food. Let’s start with the Gumbo Shop in New Orleans, Louisiana. The first reason you should visit this place is that it is close to many other Creole style restaurants. So, if you plan to spend a few […]

Looking to just get away from it all? And don’t have a full checking account to splurge? Well don’t worry my friends, we can’t all be millionaires, unfortunately. But when it comes time to share that special vacation with someone you love, many of us are left blank when it comes time to book and plan that special trip. However, […]

First impression is everything! I know, many of us may have heard the phrase thousands of times, right? But it is true, that when we meet someone for the first time, that time may not be the last time we meet him, in fact, there is a universal law “what goes up, goes down” or “what goes around comes around”. […]

This Caribbean destination is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. Due to the increase in tourism in the area, it is becoming easier to find affordable airfare. If you are looking for cheap flights to Punta Cana, you shouldn’t have to search far. Not only will you find affordable airfares, but you will also be able to find deals on resort […]

H. Marshall Gardiner (1884-1942) was born on September 18, 1884 in a photographic family led by his father, WH Gardiner. Apparently some sources list his name as “Harry“, other sources list it as”EnriqueBorn in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, his family immigrated to the United States around 1890. Once the family was established WH Gardiner opened two photo studios, one in Detroit, […]