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Movie Review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 2:45pm

Mercer Morrison from our sister station WDAM offers his take on the high seas claymation movie  "The Pirates! Band of Misfits." The movie is created from the same folks who brought us "Wallace and Gromit" and "Chicken Run."

This review is by Devon Laird and Mercer Morrison. See more Movie Madness with Mercer reviews here on YouTube.

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10 time-saving apps for moms

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 9:05am
10 time-saving apps for moms

By Christina DesMarais

I don't know about you, but this year for Mother's Day, I know what I'd appreciate more than anything is a little help.

These tools can deliver just that -- though you don't need to be a mom to use them.

VolunteerSpot

VolunteerSpot is a free online coordination tool used by busy moms, teachers, or anyone who needs to coordinate participation from others for activities like help in the classroom, parent-teacher conferences, service projects, donations for silent auctions, or staffing for sporting events or races.

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10 summer health risks to watch out for

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 8:53am
10 summer health risks to watch out for

By Marisa Ramiccio

When summer finally arrives, people start spending a lot of time outdoors, basking in the sun's long-awaited rays. But the great outdoors can harbor some health risks, especially during the summer, so before you step outside, prepare yourself for these 10 summer health risks.

Insect-Borne Illness

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Protecting your vehicle from break-ins and theft

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 4:06pm
Protecting your vehicle from break-ins and theft

As the temperatures get warmer it can be tempting to leave the AC running in your car while you pop into the store or your house. But Birmingham Police have noticed an increase in car thefts and break-ins of vehicles that are left unattended.

No matter where you live, their tips for keeping your car safe can prevent thieves from helping themselves to your property:

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Protecting your vehicle from break-ins and theft

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 3:54pm
Protecting your vehicle from break-ins and theft

Birmingham Police have noticed an increase in car thefts and break-ins since temperatures have risen, in part because people may leave their car running in order to keep in cool while they run into a store.

To help combat these crimes they have offered some tips that can help protect your property, regardless of where you live.

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WBRC News iPad app updated

Submitted by Dennis Washington, New Media Content Director
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 12:14pm
WBRC News iPad app updated

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- A new version of our station's iPad News app has been released.

This update replaces the old interactive weather map with a new one. The new map loads faster and offers more weather layers to choose from:

- Radar

- Satellite

- Tropical Satellite

- Temperature

- Wind speed

The update also makes some minor bug fixes and enhancements.

To download the WBRC News iPad app, search "WBRC" in the App Store or visit this iTunes link:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wbrc-tv-news-fox6-for-ipad/id490172066?mt=8

 

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Alabama bans texting while driving

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Tuesday, May 8th, 2:45 pm
Alabama bans texting while driving
MONTGOMERY, AL -Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday signed into law House Bill 2, a measure that prohibits texting while driving. 

"Signing this bill sends a message that drivers need to focus on driving – not on sending a text," Governor Bentley said.  "There is nothing so urgent that it is worth risking your life, or the lives of others, by sending a text message while you are driving down the road." 

According to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting while driving creates a crash risk that is 23 times greater than when a driver is not distracted. 

Also, sending or receiving a text message takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. For a driver going 55 miles-per-hour, that's the equivalent of driving the entire length of a football field.

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