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      <title>THANK YOU</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 June 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We, the directors of the Alabama Phoenix Festival, would like to thank everyone that helped to make our dream a reality. The Phoenix has Risen!  We couldn't have done it without our amazing staff members, volunteers, and guests.  We also humbly thank each attendee that came to the Festival this year and hope that you had a great time!  We are already in the process of planning for 2013; so, please check back here often for announcements.  Until then, please take a minute to read our latest entry on our blog: link 
We look forward to seeing you all again in 2013 for an even bigger party!]]></description>
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      <title>General Announcements</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 18:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We've posted a main program schedule including a schedule grid, maps, and panel descriptions.  We have also updated and added scheduled games and times posted on the gaming page.]]></description>
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      <title>General Announcements</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2012 14:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We've posted program schedules for the Costuming, Literature and Alternate History, and Gaming panels.]]></description>
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      <title>General Announcements</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome Afua Richardson to our guest list. We are thrilled to have her! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.  
Also, we want to announce that we are now able to offer full weekend passes for $40 at the door for people with a valid military I.D.
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      <title>General Announcements</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2012 14:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We've posted program schedules for the Star Trek and Sci-Fi and Fantasy Media. We've also have added and welcome a very special exhibitor from ComicsPriceGuide.com who will be brining in some VERY special items to display to help raise money for charity.]]></description>
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      <title>General Announcements</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2012 11:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We've posted program schedules for the 
			<a href="tracks/programming/star_wars_panels.pdf" target="_blank">Star Wars</a>, 
			<a href="tracks/programming/anime_panels.pdf" target="_blank">Anima/Manga</a>, 
			<a href="tracks/programming/horror_panels.pdf" target="_blank">Horror</a>, and 
			<a href="tracks/programming/paranormal_panels.pdf" target="_blank">Paranormal</a> Tracks. You may have noticed that we've also re-arranged and renamed some items on our left-hand menu in an effort to make things a little easier to navigate.  Also, we've added a couple of menu items as well.
			Also, we'd like to welcome <a href="http://www.alabamaphoenixfestival.com/guests.html#clifftunnell">Clif Tunnell</a> to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him!]]></description>
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      <title>General Announcements</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:26:27 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We've posted the program schedule for the Comics Track. Also, we'd like to welcome Gregory Reece and Jason Collier to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! attendance for the 2012 event.]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 May 2012 14:26:27 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Due to conflicting professional commitments, Sarah White, Paul Browning, Tommy Golden, and David LaRocca have had to cancel their attendance for the 2012 event.]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:01:38 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome Lou Anders, Dave Newton, and Christi D. Newton to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>Blood Drive Announcement</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:54:04 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We have posted new details related to the LIFESouth Blood Drive, so head on over to the <a href="http://www.alabamaphoenixfestival.com/events/blooddrive.html">Blood Drive page </a>and check it out.]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:08:41 -0500</pubDate>
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      <category>Announcements, Updates, and News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome Lou Anders to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:54:59 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome 12-Gauge Comics, along with Keven Gardner and Brian Stelfreeze to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:56:33 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome C. Martin Croker to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>General Updates and Announcements</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:50:52 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The website received several updates and announcements this past weekend.  We've added DriveThru RPG and Steve Jackson Games to our sponsor list.  
We've updated the vendor and exhibition hall page.  
If you are interested in hosting or attending Room Parties, a page has been placed under the "Events" menu header. 
A page has been added for the LEGO Expo under the "Galleries" menu header.  We will provide further details soon, so stay tuned.  
There has been a significant update to the Gaming page, which is located under the "Galleries" menu header, and also a page dedicated to the tenative gaming schedule for the STEVE JACKSON GAMES.
We'd also like to welcome Brian Shirley to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:21:12 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome Nathan Edmondson, and Chris Fason to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>Teaser Video</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:50:06 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Check out our new teaser video on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/NkSZrVewpUw
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:48:25 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome Allan Gilbreath, Kimberly Richardson, & Paul Smith to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:51:19 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome Paige Smith to our guest list. We are thrilled to have her! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:58:12 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome Jason Flowers to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>St. Patrick's Day Parade</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:12:55 -0500</pubDate>
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      <category>Announcements, Updates, and News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[For those going to the St. Patrick's Day parade tomorrow, be sure to cheer on the Alabama Ghostbusters as they bring on the green at the Shamrockin' Festival!  Even though APF will not be marching this year, we encourage you still go out, have a great time, and support Alabama's fandom community.]]></description>
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      <title>MAGIC: The Gathering Tournament Updates</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:11:37 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The April 7 tournament date at Crimson Castle has been removed from the schedule. Visit the site for dates, times, and more information about the tournaments.]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:47:42 -0500</pubDate>
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      <category>Announcements, Updates, and News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome Kevin Rubio to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>MAGIC: The Gathering Tournament Updates</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:46:54 -0500</pubDate>
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      <author>info@alabamaphoenixfestival.com</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to thank and welcome The Comic Shop in Decatur, AL; The Deep in Huntsville, AL; All American Sports Cards & Games in Tuscumbia, AL; Empire Comics in Enterprise, AL; and Fanatix in Dothan, AL for participating in the APF Magic tournaments. Visit the site for dates, times, and more information about the tournaments.]]></description>
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      <title>St. Patrick's Day Parade</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 15:30:51 -0600</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[APF will be walking in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Birmingham, This even will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2012. The parade lineup is at 12pm and the parade begins at 1:30.
If you have a costume you'd like to parade, or if you would like to be involved, please shoot us an email at info@alabamaphoenixfestival.co​m! 
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:50:03 -0600</pubDate>
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      <category>Announcements, Updates, and News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome Jared Millet and Sam Flegal to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>MAGIC: The Gathering Tournament Updates</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:00:52 -0600</pubDate>
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      <category>Announcements, Updates, and News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Additional information has been posted about the prizes for the APF Magic tournament final on May 26.  We have also added a date, time, and location for another APF magic pre-qualifaction tournament for The Foundry, in Huntsville, AL.  For full details about the Magic tournaments, please visit the site.
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      <title>Membership Rate Update</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:13:45 -0600</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We have updated our registration page to include group rate amounts, and how to register as a group. We have also posted the daily rates which will be available at the door. For full details on registration and memberships, visit us online.]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:46:13 -0600</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome Ami Taylor to our guest list. Ami is not only a guest, but she is also the track director for the Paranormal track! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:02:53 -0600</pubDate>
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      <category>Announcements, Updates, and News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome the following to our guest list: Paul Browning, Tommy Golden, Cassidy Rae, Robert Ring, and Allen Hammack to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:21:09 -0600</pubDate>
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      <category>Announcements, Updates, and News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome the following to our guest list: Sean Patrick Fannon, Carinn Seabolt, Jim O'Rear, Billy Tackett, and David LaRocca. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our confirmed guests.]]></description>
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      <title>MAGIC: The Gathering Tournament Updates</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:54:03 -0600</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to thank and welcome Crimson Castle in Tuscaloosa, AL; HobbyTown USA in Auburn, AL; and Dragon Quills in Gadsden, AL for participating in the APF Magic tournaments. See the site for dates, times, and more information about the tournaments]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:42:44 -0600</pubDate>
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      <category>Announcements, Updates, and News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We'd like to welcome the following to our guest list: Tom Briscoe and Kittyhawk. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our guests.]]></description>
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      <title>MAGIC: The Gathering Tournament Updates</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The start time for the Magic Tournamnet at CJ Sports Cards in Vestavia Hills has been changed from 7:00 pm to 1:00 pm. 

Also, we'd like to thank and welcome Quality Collectibles in Jasper, AL and Big Hit Sports Cards in Spanish Fort, AL for participating in the APF Magic tournaments. Click Here for more info!
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      <title>Mercedes-Benz Marathon Update</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:54:38 -0600</pubDate>
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      <author>info@alabamaphoenixfestival.com</author>
      <category>Announcements, Updates, and News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[APF wants to send a big "Thank You" to our costumed superheroes and volunteers that came out to support us at the Mercedes-Benz Marathon this past weekend. Although the weather was brutally cold, our superheros braved it with smiles on their faces as they high-fived and cheered on the kids and runners as they crossed the finish line.  ]]></description>
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      <title>Guest List Update</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:56:10 -0600</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[As you may have noticed, we've added several guests in the past week to our guest list including: David Duncan, Larry Hama, Jennie Breeden, Larry Mainland, and Sonya Thompson. We are thrilled to have them. If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our guests.]]></description>
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      <title>Mercedes-Benz Marathon</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:57:08 -0600</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[APF has been invited to appear at the Mercedes-Benz Marathon event on Friday and Saturday, February 10-11, 2012. Their theme is to "Run Like a Super Hero."  APF is hosting super heroes for the event to cheer on the thousands of runners and kids that are participating.]]></description>
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      <title>MAGIC: The Gathering Tournaments</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:58:07 -0600</pubDate>
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      <author>info@alabamaphoenixfestival.com</author>
      <category>Announcements, Updates, and News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We will be hosting MAGIC: The Gathering, tournaments at several locations and dates around Alabama. Winners from each location will be entered into a play-off at the main event in May! What are you waiting for?]]></description>
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      <title>Host Hotel Named</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:59:25 -0600</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Alabama Phoenix Festival is proud to announce our host hotel for 2012 is the Hilton at Perimeter Park just north of the Cahaba Grand Conference Center on Highway 280. The Hilton will be the location for gaming, dances and other nightly activities. For your convenience shuttle service will be provided for travel between the Hilton and the Cahaba Grand.  So go to Hilton.com to reserve your room for the event rate of $95 per night using the code: APF.
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