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Archive for May, 2015

thanks, dave

Wednesday, May 20th, 2015

Late night no longer
a time to sleep, but a chance
to laugh and unwind.

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the platinum age of heroes

Tuesday, May 19th, 2015

Comic panels spring
to life on 50-inch screens
with little Spandex.

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Last steps for Noah Galloway in ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finals

Monday, May 18th, 2015

Noah Galloway and trainer Sharna Burgess tango (again)
to “Rather Be” by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne.

Noah Galloway has been an underdog throughout “Dancing with the Stars.” But this underdog made it to the finals, competing against the season’s leaders Riker Lynch and Rumer Willis.

Fan votes have played a key role in his week-to-week survival. It may again tonight.

The Alabaster trainer, paired with pro Sharna Burgess, stepped onto the floor for two final dances.

The first round was a reprise of their Argentine tango, which earned a 30 in Week 3. Tonight’s improved-but-uneven version earned 32 points out of 40 possible.

The second round was a freestyle dance to show Noah’s vulnerable side. The pair scored a perfect 40 out of 40, one of five perfect scores handed out this evening.

Their total 72 points put Noah and Sharna in third place, with Riker and Rumer tied for first with 80 points.

The standings for Week 10, with Round 3 on Tuesday:

  • 1. (tie) 80: Riker Lynch, Rumer Willis
  • 3. 72: Noah Galloway

The winner will be crowned during Tuesday’s 2-hour season finale, starting at 8 p.m. on ABC 33/40.

Noah Galloway

Noah Galloway

Noah Galloway, Sharna Burgess

Noah balances Sharna during their freestyle routine.

Noah Galloway and Sharna Burgess dance to a mashup of
“Titanium” and “Fix You.”

More “Dancing with the Stars” coverage

Update May 19: Noah and Sharna dance the cha cha and Argentine tango to “Surrender” by Cash Cash for Round 3, the 24-hour fusion challenge. They earn 36 points out of 40, for a total of 108.

The final standings for Week 10, including Round 3 scores:

  • 1. (tie) 120: Riker Lynch, Rumer Willis
  • 3. 108: Noah Galloway

With audience votes, Noah and Sharna finish in third place, and Rumer wins “Dancing with the Stars.”

Noah Galloway and Sharna Burgess dance the cha cha and
Argentine tango in Round 3.

• How did Noah do? Let us know in the comments …

The Birmingham channel: What we do in our off-hours

Monday, May 18th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

“Chasing Kites,” a quirky, adventurous love story. From Greyson A. Welch.

Paul Finebaum speaks about Birmingham’s “true gift” at last week’s sixth annual Leadership Luncheon. From al.com.

A Realtor’s guide to living in Birmingham. From Christina Lowry James.

Birmingham artist Wellon Bridgers painting an original piece, “Surely Goodness and Mercy,” based on Psalm 23 for Cahaba Park Church’s the Corner Room ministry. From the Corner Room.

Honoring Nancy Goedecke, United Way of Central Alabama’s Outstanding Civic Leader for 2014. From Julie Luker.

Tuesday’s Birmingham city council meeting. From citycouncilbham.

Polyphonic Spree kicks off its show Saturday by decorating a sheet at Saturn in Avondale. From Ezra.

Mad Hatter Dance Company and MosaicoFlamenco perform in One Night in the Gardens of Spain Saturday at Das Haus downtown. From Amy Miller.

Saturday’s Do Dah Day parade on Southside. From Andrew Salser.

See Noah Galloway glide into the “Dancing with the Stars” finals.

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a sip of tea

Monday, May 18th, 2015

The steam lazily
drifted ceilingward, with dark
eddies swirling round.

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#sundayread for May 17, 2015

Sunday, May 17th, 2015
library

Photo: Craig Sunter (CC)

My picks for #sundayread for May 17, 2015:

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The latest #sundayread tweets

in his bones

Sunday, May 17th, 2015

The weariness found
refuge deep inside his bones,
never to depart.

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low-information managers

Saturday, May 16th, 2015

They scurry from cube
to cube, seeking approval,
dispensing rumors.

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conversation with a distracted black dog in the park

Friday, May 15th, 2015

Who’s a good boy? bark
bark Are you having fun? bark
bark Come back! bark bark

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everyone’s an expert

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Let others decide
how much makeup, how to rear
kids and best yogurts.

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the radio with a thousand presets

Wednesday, May 13th, 2015

The driver couldn’t
find the station for reggae
or sports talk or folk.

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of quiet desperation

Tuesday, May 12th, 2015

The decades ticked past
with little to show heading
to oblivion.

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Noah Galloway enters the ring on Week 9 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Monday, May 11th, 2015

Noah Galloway and trainer Sharna Burgess perform the
Viennese waltz to David Cook’s “The Time of My Life.”

He may not win the trophy, but he did win his fiancée.

“Dancing with the Stars” entered the semifinals in Week 9 with four couples battling to make it to next week’s finale. Would perfect 10s rain down on Noah Galloway and partner Sharna Burgess?

The Alabaster trainer performed a Viennese waltz in the first round, earning 36 points out of a possible 40. Noah then turned to his girlfriend Jamie Boyd to pop the question, with cheers from the audience and fellow contestants.

The Judge’s Choice round put Noah and Sharna with Carrie Ann Inaba, who selected a paso doble. The dance earned a perfect 30 out of 30, bringing the duo’s total to 66 points for fourth place.

Nastia Liukin and Riker Lynch tied for first with perfect 70s, while Rumer Willis came in third with 68 points. It looks like it may come down to viewer votes.

The standings for Week 9:

  • 1. (tie) 70: Nastia Liukin, Riker Lynch
  • 3. 68: Rumer Willis
  • 4. 66: Noah Galloway

One team will be eliminated on Tuesday’s 7 p.m. show. The show returns next Monday with the final round of dancing, followed by the announcement of the winner on May 19.

The proposal

Noah Galloway, Jamie Boyd

Noah Galloway proposes to Jamie Boyd. (She said yes.)

Noah Galloway and Sharna Burgess and Emma Slater salsa
to “Mr. Put It Down” by Ricky Martin featuring Pitbull.

More “Dancing with the Stars” coverage

Update May 12: Gymnast Nastia Liukin was eliminated. Noah Galloway will compete in the finals on Monday.

• How did Noah do? Let us know in the comments …

The Birmingham channel: A stage for everyone

Monday, May 11th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Rob Zombie performs last week at Iron City on Southside. From ALM 3.

Pennsylvania rock band Halestorm performs “Dear Daughter” in April at Iron City. From Josh Corne.

Birmingham Bar Foundation film on contributions from attorneys to the city’s civil rights movement in 1963. From Dragonfly Public Media.

Promo for LA Photography. From Corey Carpenter.

Slipknot last week at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham. From ALM 3.

Michelle and Austin’s wedding. From Julia Robertson.

YouTube performer Twaimz with “The Llama Song” in February at Iron City. From LiveLaughPuppyxo.

Pizitz Middle student Bradford Billingsley debuted a line of designs Friday at Birmingham Fashion Week 2015 at Pepper Place in Lakeview. From Starnes Publishing.

Breaking Benjamin performs “Failure” in April at Iron City. From David Bailey.

Birmingham firefighter tribute 2015. From BFRSFAN.

Drone footage of Railroad Park downtown. From David Henderson.

Birmingham’s Scenario Skateboards. From Christopher Tickell.

UAB Spirit Coordinator Ryan Martin introduces her vlog. From Inside Cheerleading.

A look at Ensley’s Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School. From United for Life Foundation.

See Noah Galloway reach the Top 4
 on “Dancing with the Stars.”

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infected with ideas

Monday, May 11th, 2015

She wanted to change
her life, her job, her house, her
outlook and her hair.

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