Larry Langford Birmingham Mayor is Convicted Felon

http://www.huliq.com/8059/88194/larry-langford-birmingham-mayor-convicted-felon

Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford was found guilty and convicted of multiple counts of bribery in a federal corruption trial in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday. Now a convicted felon, Langford immediately ceases to be mayor due to Alabama law.

Larry Langford, 61, now the former mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, was investigated by the SEC on corruption charges in 2007. In 2008 a lawsuit was filed against Langford for illegally accepting $156,000 in cash and benefits.

On December 1, 2008, Larry Langford was arrested by the FBI on a 101-count indictment alleging conspiracy, bribery, fraud, money laundering, and filing false tax returns in connection with a long-running bribery scheme.

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French court convicts Scientology

http://digg.com/world_news/Scientology_Trial_Could_Ban_the_Church_in_France

A French court has convicted the Church of Scientology of fraud, but stopped short of banning the group from operating in France.

Two branches of the group's operations and several of its leaders in France have been fined.

The case came after complaints from two women, one of whom said she was manipulated into paying more than 20,000 euros (£18,100) in the 1990s.

Unlike the US, France has always refused to recognise Scientology as a religion, arguing that it is a purely commercial operation designed to make as much money as it can at the expense of often vulnerable victims, the BBC's Emma Jane Kirby reports from Paris.

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The Left Wing vs Right Wing World (INFOGRAPHIC)

http://digg.com/political_opinion/The_Left_Wing_vs_Right_Wing_World_INFOGRAPHIC

Of course, the political spectrum is not quite so polarised. Actually, it’s more of a diamond shape, apparently. But this is how it’s mostly presented via the media – left wing vs. right wing, liberal vs. conservative, Labour vs Tory. And perhaps in our minds too…

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Apple's Magic Mouse: one button, multitouch gestures, Bluetooth, four-month battery life

http://digg.com/apple/Apple_s_Magic_Mouse_yes_it_still_has_one_button

The Magic Mouse has arrived. Hate buttons or moving parts? So does Apple, and nothing exemplifies the company's march towards a buttonless future more than this "two button" laser mouse, which has one button and no scroll wheel -- just a multitouch surface (a hard acrylic) across the top. With the Magic Mouse you're able to do familiar gestures from the Mac trackpad playbook such as two-finger swipes, but you can also do single-finger horizontal and vertical scrolling. The wireless device boasts a four-month battery life, and will be available today for $69.

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Verizon's anti-iPhone gets its first commercial: Droid Does

http://digg.com/tech_news/Verizon_s_anti_iPhone_gets_its_first_commercial_Droid_Does

We knew Verizon Wireless would soon be throwing caution to the wind in an effort to sway uncommitted smartphone buyers towards Big Red, and it looks like the November-bound Motorola Droid will be VZW's anti-iPhone. It reels off a number of things that the iPhone can't do, and then abruptly goes into full-on tease mode by flashing glimpses of a robot-controlled future and a tagline that simply states: "Droid Does." We're told that the phone will boast Android 2.0 and a 5 megapixel camera. At this point, we'd say the gloves are definitely off -- AT&T, have anything to say for yourself, or is the iPhone doing just fine on its own? 

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DROID DOES LA BRICKLE THUMB

http://digg.com/tech_news/Verizon_s_anti_iPhone_gets_its_first_commercial_Droid_Does

We knew Verizon Wireless would soon be throwing caution to the wind in an effort to sway uncommitted smartphone buyers towards Big Red, and it looks like the November-bound Motorola Droid will be VZW's anti-iPhone. It reels off a number of things that the iPhone can't do, and then abruptly goes into full-on tease mode by flashing glimpses of a robot-controlled future and a tagline that simply states: "Droid Does." We're told that the phone will boast Android 2.0 and a 5 megapixel camera. At this point, we'd say the gloves are definitely off -- AT&T, have anything to say for yourself, or is the iPhone doing just fine on its own? 

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BT Launches "Kiss The Bride" Magazine Design

Brickle Thumb is proud to announce the new Fall Edition of "Kiss The Bride" magazine. Kiss The Bride (also known as KTB) has been created for the upcoming Brides and Grooms of the Birmingham, Alabama area. KTB is celebrating their 5th year anniversary and kicking off the new issue with Style. KTB teamed up with Brickle Thumb LLC. for a new design strategy that would encompass a modern feel without losing its classical approach. Brickle Thumb has put its mark on the issue, enhancing the Graphic Design work and laying out the magazine with a new marketing strategy. The new edition features articles such as "The Secret to Hotel Wedding Blocks," "Bridesmaid Dresses-Will I Ever Wear This Again," as well as local Birmingham venues showcasing their creations. The upcoming fall edition is free and will be hitting the racks on October 16, 2009.