Author Archives: WestComm

Alabama’s Economy On The Rise

Posted on July 24, 2012 by WestComm

When news broke on July 3, 2012, that Airbus, the France-based aircraft producer, would build a $600 million assembly facility in Mobile – its first manufacturing location in America – the economic outlook for Alabama’s economy improved by an estimated … Continue reading →

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Tuscaloosa Conservation Efforts

Posted on April 18, 2012 by WestComm

This is the time of year when natures beauty is completely apparent. There’s no hiding from it, or ignoring it. Our county is absolutely gorgeous. We are completely surrounded by the Black Warrior River watershed, which covers approximately 6,276 square … Continue reading →

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A City with Character

Posted on April 11, 2012 by WestComm

Today an article ran on The Atlantic’s website that really got me thinking. What is the single most important element to urban planning and sustainable city growth? In The Atlantic’s article, Edward T. McMahon claims that the character is key … Continue reading →

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The Masters

Posted on April 4, 2012 by WestComm

This week in sports is arguably one of the best of the entire year. You start with the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship, followed by MLB Opening Day, and topped off with The Masters. I think it’s safe to say … Continue reading →

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Warm Weather Round Up

Posted on March 28, 2012 by WestComm

The warm weather seems to be here to stay, and I know I speak for a lot of Tuscaloosians when I say that it is very much appreciated. Now, we had a pretty mild winter this year, so don’t think … Continue reading →

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Journeying

Posted on March 21, 2012 by WestComm

I’m a music nerd. There, I admitted it. I love music. I’ll pretty much give anything a listen or two. Recently I came across a trailer for a movie that screened at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas last week. … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Kitchens

Posted on March 14, 2012 by WestComm

Your home is an extension of your personality and taste. If you’re constantly entertaining people at your home it makes sense to maximize your available space for entertainment. One of the most interesting ways I have seen this accomplished is … Continue reading →

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Concrete Counter Tops

Posted on March 8, 2012 by WestComm

  Are you looking for a renovation project that doesn’t include tearing down walls? Concrete counter tops are all the rage right now, and look great. This is a great video that gives step-by-step instructions on how to make your … Continue reading →

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Something old, made new again or: How PB&Js are still relevant

Posted on February 29, 2012 by WestComm

Ever have an old memory come rushing back to the forefront of your mind? Sometimes it’s a dusty old thing from when you were a kid, maybe of a vacation from years ago. Maybe it’s a smell of something being … Continue reading →

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Nick Offerman: An unlikely folk hero

Posted on February 22, 2012 by WestComm

You may read this title and say to yourself, who is Nick Offerman? And that would be a valid question. However, if you know who he is, bravo, you are culturally up to date. Nick Offerman, better known as Ron … Continue reading →

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