Wade on Birmingham

Archive for April, 2015

The Birmingham channel: From the outside

Monday, April 20th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Students from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire make a civil rights pilgrimage. From University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.

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Some 40 to 50 protestors rally for higher wages outside the Southside McDonald’s. From al.com.

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A look at the nonprofit organization Special Equestrians, which serves people with disabilities. From Special Equestrians.

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Tuscaloosa band Ramble Tamble performs at Mono. From Kevin Wright.

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Nerissa plays in a basketball tournament. From Carl Weston.

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Footage of First United Methodist Church downtown. From John Alford.

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A look at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From Rahni Argo-Bryant.

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Scenes from “For Better or Worse,” a play by Tyesha Brown. From Tyesha Brown.

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See part 3 of  “Antiques Roadshow” in Birmingham.

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See Noah Galloway dance to “A Whole New World.”

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what price oil?

Monday, April 20th, 2015

Punch the ocean and
drown the men to keep our tanks
full of gas and blood.

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#sundayread for April 19, 2015

Sunday, April 19th, 2015
Photo: martinak15 (CC)

Photo: martinak15 (CC)

My picks for #sundayread for April 19, 2015:

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seek pleasure or seek safety

Sunday, April 19th, 2015

Keep your head down or
go after your wildest dream,
the choice of each day.

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the body, the antenna

Saturday, April 18th, 2015

Radio waves flow
through vessels and nerves, tuning
in the crooner’s soul.

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click play to save money

Friday, April 17th, 2015

Do-it-yourself heart
surgery seemed easy thanks
to YouTube lessons.

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shut the front door

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

The introvert stayed
at home and lived happily
forever after.

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road warrior 2015

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

Uber takes the wheel,
Siri takes dictation, and
hipsters take the bus.

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Buy the book: Part 3, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ in Birmingham

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015

Video: Hour 3 of “Antiques Roadshow” in Birmingham,
filmed in 2014

“Antiques Roadshow” wrapped its summer tour of Birmingham with a third hour on Monday night.

A signed first edition of “To Kill a Mockingbird” earned an appraisal of $12,000 to $15,000. How’s that for a book report!

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See Birmingham, Part 1 and Part 2.

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Antiques Roadshow, To Kill a Mockingbird

“Antiques Roadshow” appraiser Ken Gloss, left, values
this signed first edition of “To Kill a Mockingbird”
at $12,000 to $15,000 retail.

An interview with the book’s owner

no accounting

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015

Piles of receipts plus
stacks of pay stubs minus debts
equals large headache.

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Noah Galloway does Disney on Week 5 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Monday, April 13th, 2015

Noah Galloway and trainer Sharna Burgess dance the foxtrot
to “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin.”

“Aladdin” has worked its musical magic for Birmingham hopefuls before. “A Whole New World” has a lot of old school charm on reality television.

In 2003, not only was it the most popular “American Idol” audition song, eventual winner Ruben Studdard sang it on Movie Night. Earlier this evening, Noah Galloway did the foxtrot to it for Disney Night on “Dancing with the Stars.”

The Alabaster contestant and Sharna Burgess earned 28 out of 40 points in Week 5 for fifth place.

Actress Suzanne Somers became the fourth contestant eliminated.

The standings for Week 5:

  • 1. 39: Rumer Willis
  • 2. (tie) 38: Nastia Liukin, Riker Lynch
  • 4. 34: Willow Shields
  • 5. 28: Noah Galloway
  • 6. (tie) 27: Patti LaBelle, Chris Soules
  • 8. 24: Robert Herjavec

The show returns next Monday with the voting results, the elimination and the next round of dancing.

Sharna Burgess, Noah Galloway

Sharna Burgess and Noah Galloway perform as
Jasmine and Aladdin on “Dancing with the Stars.”

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The Birmingham channel: Night of a thousand stars

Monday, April 13th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Miranda Lambert performs “Over You” on March 19 at the BJCC Legacy Arena downtown. From Matt F.

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Jazmine Sullivan performs “Hood Love” Wednesday at Iron City on Southside. From Keefy laKeith.

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Kenny Chesney performs “I Go Back” on March 19 at the BJCC Legacy Arena. From Matt F.

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J. Cole performs “Crooked Smile” March 29 at Iron City. From Keefy laKeith.

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Tycho performs last week at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From Andrew Zeller.

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Danielle Bradbery performs “Heart of Dixie” on March 19 at the BJCC Legacy Arena. From Matt F.

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Andrew Combs performs “Suwanee County” at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From Spectra Sonic Sound Sessions.

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Will Norris drives the car from the Thompson High School Engineering Academy in Alabaster for the Electrathon 2015 at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From Steve Spicer.

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A trip to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on the first day of spring. From Mummy Piggles.

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Whitney discusses Southern cuisine during her Mormon mission trip to Birmingham. From Prepare to Serve.

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Hard Knox Rollergirls vs. the Tragic City Rollers last week in Irondale. From PCP gives you wheels.

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The Southern 630, built in 1904, makes an excursion from Chattanooga to Birmingham in 2012. From Dynamo Productions.

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A lesson on tossing the flying disc at George Ward Park in Green Springs. From Jebb Long.

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Campsgiving, celebrating a birthday in the woods. From Uncharted Media.

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J and T’s fun day in Birmingham. From Jordan McManaway.

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Mountaintop Worship performs “How Can It Be?” From Mountaintop Media.

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A look at the Birmingham Barons’ 2014 season. From DJ Dittenhoefer.

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Birmingham rapper Bama Baldhead performs “Felt Sorry for Me.” From Josh Berry.

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Promo for nonprofit organization the Lovelady Center in East Lake. From Graham Ard.

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See part 2 of  “Antiques Roadshow” in Birmingham.

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See Noah Galloway and his interpretive dance routine.

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the queue for the 3d printer

Monday, April 13th, 2015

Crosses, models, globes,
weapons, abstract sculptures, pens
and 3D toner.

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#sundayread for April 12, 2015

Sunday, April 12th, 2015

My picks for #sundayread for April 12, 2015:

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harvest of shamelessness

Sunday, April 12th, 2015

The country folk came
to gawk at the city folk
and sell peach preserves.

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