Alabama Scene
Can Artur Davis remake state's political landscape?
by Bob Martin
      Congressman Artur Davis believes he can follow in the footsteps of Barrack Obama's successful quest for President and become the first African-American governor of Alabama. To accomplish that he will have to dramatically remake the state's political landscape.
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Clearly Speaking
When should you sell an investment?
      At certain points in the portfolio management process, you may decide that you should rebalance or even redesign your portfolio. Either choice may require that you sell some or all of your investment holdings. However, you shouldn't take the decision to sell lightly, and you should carefully consi...
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From the Archives
From The Southern Democrat, December 28, 1988
      Rescue squads recover body Blount County Rescue Squad and squads from Allgood and Remlap searched for an hour Monday before recovering the body of a young man drowned in Inland Lake. Michael Patrick McCombs, 22, of Pinson and a friend were fishing when McCombs apparently fell from their boat and...
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LIVING WELL
Walk in the water ...
by Lynn Pass
      Water aerobics might be just what you need! The benefits of exercising in the water are many. Running, jogging, and walking underwater in a pool not only strengthen the leg and hip muscles - the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteus - but help to develop cardio-respiratory fitness.
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Culinary creations
From county cooks...
      Continuing as space allows are recipes The Blount Countian is featuring. Most are from cookbooks produced by groups within the county. The first recipe below is from newspaper employee, Barbara Davis, whose delicious sausage balls are a sure winner for a holiday gathering.
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