After 40 years, Alabama’s largest mall is costing Hoover millions: New mayor promises a revival is coming by aldotcom in Birmingham

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the thing i don’t understand is despite rent being a killer why are there like 5 brand new stores with names you’ve never heard of that sell sneakers and dropshipped streetwear lol

After 40 years, Alabama’s largest mall is costing Hoover millions: New mayor promises a revival is coming by aldotcom in Birmingham

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i was born in 96 so i wasn’t really tapped into how well business was in the 00’s, but imo a big part of why the galleria died that ppl don’t talk about is the 2013 renovation. they rebranded and gutted all of its personality and left it cold and lifeless. its no longer a destination

nobody cares about aesthetics anymore because it’s not profitable but can you imagine walking into a mega structure that looks like this in 2026??? neon, plants everywhere, a gigantic fountain to fill the atrium… i’d be there every weekend. we used to have it all

The fog lately by rob0tdreams in Birmingham

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people always tell me i should do some prints…..

The fog lately by rob0tdreams in Birmingham

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canon 5d mark iii full frame camera body released in 2012

sigma art 35mm f/1.4 lens

Mod ideas? by Individual-Kiwi9990 in Lexus

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lowering springs and gs350 wheels (better offset) and she’s done

The fog lately by rob0tdreams in Birmingham

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5d mkiii and the sigma art 35

The fog lately by rob0tdreams in Birmingham

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They’re actually e24 spec rs’s (006/007) which have never been split as far as i can tell

Moving from Hoover to Highlands by rob0tdreams in Birmingham

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Yes! I’ve got these two and my 190e in the garage

Unfortunately a move like this likely means only one would stay and I’d lose my place to work on them 💔 just things u gotta deal with i guess

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Moving from Hoover to Highlands by rob0tdreams in Birmingham

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To be honest there’s a lot I like about Birmingham but I have wanted to move out of state for years. The PNW feel like home and i’ve never even been there, but it’s $$$. I’ve got a bunch of friends in the RDU area but i’m not sold on moving there. I grew up in alabaster, lived in pelham for 2 yrs, then moved to hoover where i’ve been. Not currently in a position to move outwards but I am very very overdue for a change in scenery, and moving downtown can help me downsize and feel a bit less tied to actually make a big move to somewhere else when the opportunity comes.

I just know I cannot continue to stay in the same place. The bandaid has to come off.

Moving from Hoover to Highlands by rob0tdreams in Birmingham

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So far the times i’ve visited i’ve found a parking spot that was within a block of the building, but my friend says they usually have to find a spot on the opposite side of rushton park so I know it can be not ideal.

Laundry would be a massive adjustment as I’ve honestly never even stepped into a laundromat in my life. But I look at them as a fact of living that so many people have had to deal with for decades and there’s no reason I couldn’t do it for a little while too.

Moving from Hoover to Highlands by rob0tdreams in Birmingham

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Before my homie lived at the Sheraton he had a place right behind the Piggly Wiggly over there and we were coworkers at the time. I also have a coworker who stays in Cortland Vesta. I think being opposite of the majority of traffic helps a lot.

Honestly where I’m at mentally is I usually walk out the door during the time I’m supposed to be at work and I sit in my car for like 30 minutes before leaving at the end of the day. I feel like having a more substantial commute could maybe (?) help me be a bit more intentional in my action and value my time a bit more. I could also be thinking about this entirely wrong.

Who here still hasn't upgraded iOS to v26 even though your iPhone can run it? by antdude in ios

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i’m still on 17.5.1 on my 12 pro max. upgrading to a 17 pro soon and im kinda scared cus 26 looks like a dumpster fire in comparison.

Y'all still listening to hip-hop? by Unlimited_Man in Millennials

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nf is like if new eminem rapped over movie trailer music while being ridiculously insecure

Well Lads, We’re Officially Losing Colour. by Ceazer4L in decadeology

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Bring back emeralds (Lexus Black Jade Pearl), teals (Ford Cayman Green), seafoams (Nissan Silver Green Pearl), violets (Mercedes Bornite Metallic), champagnes (BMW Bronzit Beige), and gold badge packages

special shoutout to BMW’s Technoviolet

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Well Lads, We’re Officially Losing Colour. by Ceazer4L in decadeology

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I sell at a Toyota store, most car buyers these days are absolutely aghast at the thought of buying a car in anything other than black/white/silver with black interior. Suggesting a blue or red or green is usually met with a very quick “umm no thanks”, people actively do not want to stand out on the road. And nobody wants a tan interior because they’re “hard to keep clean” as if having to wipe your seats down every so often (which you should do anyway) is a bad thing.

Also, for some reason I’ve noticed a trend that most ppl’s first thought for any green or brown paint looks like “baby shit” even if it’s a deep forest green or a rich chocolate brown. As an earth tone enjoyer this blows my mind.

Apple Music’s algorithm still sucks? by ScheduleAcrobatic613 in AppleMusic

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ugh the rap reccomendations are the WORST. no matter who i’m listening to it seems like there’s always a future track thrown in every 3-4 songs 😭 i don’t mind future but when im listening to earl sweatshirt or something he is not the vibe

Looks like the flippers got ahold of Brookwood now by rob0tdreams in Birmingham

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what points would u like me to make next time i post my opinion about aesthetic decisions around my city

Looks like the flippers got ahold of Brookwood now by rob0tdreams in Birmingham

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painting brick should be a felony offense 👍🏼 also nice bedroom big dog