She reads breaking news
and digital books with no
hint of emotion.

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Empty desks mark the
hours and hours in lost
productivity.

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Girls scout for prime spots
to foist boxes of cookies
on famished masses.

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Along the route the
beads fly in graceful arcs to
throngs of waving kids.

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A look at Birmingham in videos …

The Goss Metroliner press at the Birmingham News. From Joshua Self.

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Dancing at El Sol on Valley Avenue. From Daniel Morales Mr. Cali.

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Rockin’ at the M Lounge downtown. From Michelle Ellis.

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Making chorizo (our vertical video of the week). From Marco Antonio Ramirez Clemente.

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The Atlanta Red Warriors vs. the Birmingham Blitz in January. From lilradar21.

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In case you have a lot of faxes to send … From Bob Martin.

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Kristine Barnett speaks at August’s Ignite Conference at the Alys Stephens Center, an event focusing on special needs advocacy. From Kulturecity.

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Vermont rocker Grace Potter performs “Paris” in January at Iron City on Southside. From Michael Doyle.

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New Orleans rapper Curren$y performs in January at Zydeco on Southside. From Kris R.

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A 1992 report from WBMG-42 on Summerfest’s production of “Annie” at Boutwell Auditorium. From Neal Hunter Hyde.

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Skateboarding downtown. From Top How To’s.

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Highlight reel for volleyball player Kia Thomas. From Kia Thomas.

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January anti-abortion march on Southside. From Dominic Zaidan.

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Yo-yo break! From cflanagan150.

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Red sky in December (our other vertical video of the week). From Saren Binkerd.

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Promotional video for the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. From Shift – An Idea Agency.

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Train at 32nd Street in 2000. From Larry Mims.

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Drag show at the Quest on Southside (our other other vertical video of the week). From Wentworth Waldrop.

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The Globe of Steel at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, January at Legacy Arena. From Jonathan Stringfellow.

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Highlights from the 2015 Barber Vintage Festival in October. From Good Spark Garage.

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Birmingham’s own Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires perform “Centreville” in December at the Nick. From the Nick.

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Music video for Birmingham rapper Floss the Mack covering “Cut It.” From Floss Mane McFarland.

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Jazz Linson participates in Skin Stories, in which subjects share experiences that shaped their body image and self-esteem. From Beautiful Bodies of Birmingham.

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Models Brandon C. and Brad QK feature underwear on a December rooftop. From Underwear News Briefs.

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Huntsville city council candidate Devyn Keith discusses his time in Birmingham. From Back Down South.

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Volleyball match in January at the Southern Power League. From Claire Behan.

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Drone footage of the Liberty National statue in Vestavia Hills. From Kevin Henderson.

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Seattle singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile performs “The Things I Regret” in October at Iron City. From HsvJackie.

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Pedaling to the top of the steepest hills during the 2016 Birmingham Bakers Dozen in January. From Matt Butler.

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Hokes Bluff country singer Drake White performs earlier this month at Rogue Tavern downtown (our last vertical video of the week). From Wendy Michael.

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A “Bad Blood” parody for the annual UAB med students’ skit night. From Jennifer Yang.

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Carver vs. Fairfield drumlines. From Tayler Sadler.

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January’s Birmingham Brawl 5 gaming tournament at Oakmont United Methodist Church in Homewood. From Birmingham Smash.

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Former owner of Club 21: “Just starting a new journey passing through Birmingham. There will be more to come. I also got a crazy stalker.” From Eclebs.

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Tagging along with the Birmingham Grotto of the National Speleological Society. From Dangerjudy.

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Riding the Expression Swing with Liam at Central Park in Homewood. From JBW Films.

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The 60m final at January’s Conference Clash at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Charles Allen Brown.

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Animals on parade at the Birmingham Zoo. From Starnes Publishing.

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Pasted-on smiles keep
uncomfortable questions
at a safe distance.

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Photo: Mo Riza (CC)

My picks for #sundayread for Feb. 14, 2016:

• Y’all Connect: Our next two speakers of 2016 are …
• When Cupid Is a Prying Journalist, by Deborah Copaken @dcopaken (RT @KimhCross)
• Inside the most northern permanent inhabited station, by @yowflier
• Vote 2016: Get ready for Alabama primaries on 3/1 [Register by Monday deadline.]
• “Deadpool” 1st of 28 superhero movies in next 5 years, compiled by @AdamChitwood
• Ralph Nader’s Tort Museum, by @davidshapiro_6 (via @LSSOnt)
• Y’all Connect: Jen Barnett on branding case studies
• When doctors prescribe books to heal the mind, by Leah Price (h/t @glenbinger)
• How Hot Chicken Really Happened, by @R_LMartin
• Speaking gigs: Pine Belt Entrepreneurs, February 2016
• Interview with “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” creator Michael Schur, by @SJPalumbo (via @Emm7E)
• Gravitational Waves Detected, Confirming Einstein’s Theory, by Dennis @Overbye
• The Management Myth, by Matthew Stewart (RT @WhiteAndreetto)
• Writer’s embrace of nature’s overwhelming power, by @AmandaFortini (RT @kickpointinc)

More posts from Wade this week:

• The Birmingham channel: Twirls and kicks

The latest #sundayread tweets

#sundayread Tweets

• More #sundayread recommendations from me

One offers kind words.
The other offers nice meals.
They live and they love.

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Fairness: outdated.
Kindness: overrated. Par-
tisanship: always.

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Download general election sample ballots
for Jefferson, Shelby Counties

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Voting registration deadline Monday

Alabamians will have a shot at shaping the presidential race for 2016.

With an early SEC Primary on March 1, Alabama will be among 14 states and territories holding elections on Super Tuesday. Also on the ballot, a Senate race, several state and county races and an state amendment.

Citizens still have time to register to vote, either online (for the first time) or by handing in this PDF form. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Monday for online submission or end of business Monday at the county Board of Registrar offices for hand-delivered forms.

To help you see the full candidate list for your district, we’ve included sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the primaries. (The Jefferson County ballots, 32 pages and 46 pages, include versions for every district.)

Also included is the Alabama Voter Guide, which has information on voting procedures and frequently asked questions.

For easier viewing, you can download or zoom to full screen with each ballot.

Primary elections take place March 1 across the state.

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Sample ballots for all 67 counties.

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Jefferson County: Democratic ballot

Jefferson County: Republican ballot

Shelby County: Democratic ballot

Shelby County: Republican ballot

Alabama Voter Guide 2016

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More Vote 2016 coverage.

A husband and two
aging parents and a job
and crises du jour.

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The meditation
at the desk always leads to
enormous regret.

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Leaky eyes, leaky
nostrils, a betrayal of
the failing body.

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The next day is filled
with worries put off by a
long night without sleep.

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A look at Birmingham in videos …

Deontée Gordon of REV Birmingham discusses economic growth for African-American residents. From JL.

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Promotional video for Birmingham’s business incubator. From Innovation Depot.

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Storm chaser on Christmas 2015 tracking tornadoes. From Enchanted LifePathTv.

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The Poppy Colon Christmas dance stand battle. From Nuway2live.

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Lifeline Children’s Services annual fund-raising dinner in November at the Sheraton Birmingham. From Lifeline Children’s Services.

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Promotional video for the book “Birmingham Foot Soldiers: Voices from the Civil Rights Movement.” From Nick Patterson.

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Motorcycle donuts (our vertical video of the week). From Hamzah Twezzy.

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Predictions for the Birmingham real estate market in 2016. From Jason Secor.

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Atlanta electronic rock band STS9 performs in November at Iron City on Southside. From David Montgomery.

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Celebrating the first papal anniversary. From Berea Internacional.

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Birmingham Cars and Coffee in December at Hoover Tactical Firearms and in Inverness. From Southern_Pride_GHIF.

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Drill demo. From WhiteFab Inc.

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The boys’ 4x200m relay at the Magic City Invitational in December at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Bill Voigt.

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High school cafeteria fight (our other vertical video of the week). From LeakingIT.

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A visit to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. From Luis Escobar.

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Promotional video for apartment complex Venue at the Ballpark. From Architectmedia.

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More from last week’s Birmingham Coffee and Cars in Hoover. From Paul Franks.

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Music video for “Birmingham” by Gina Kessler and the Martinis. From Bryan Rosen.

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Christmas project with Mountain Brook Community Church and nonprofit group KIDS Inc. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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In partnership with Ameresco, the Birmingham Housing Authority will improve infrastructure and save a projected $66 million in energy costs over the next 17 years. From Ameresco.

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January’s Birmingham Boat Show at the BJCC Exhibition Hall downtown. From Elite Rod Holders.

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Testing for fourth-degree black belt with Tiger-Rock Martial Arts at the BJCC Meeting Rooms. From Nic Wilson.

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The five tallest buildings in Birmingham. From MrPolarBear 333.

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A look at October’s third annual Magic City Sip and Shop at the BridgeStreet Gallery and Loft on Southside. From ThomasVisionFilms.

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New Orleans’ Trombone Shorty performs in December at Iron City. From Dan Lee.

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The Electric Power Research Institute, Southern Company and the Southeastern Solar Research Center at Southern Research’s Birmingham campus are conducting a large, multifaceted demonstration project on photovoltaic rays. From Southern Research.

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The history of Sloss Furnaces. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Promo for January’s Elevate the Stage gymnastics competition at Legacy Arena. From Knight Eady.

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Telegraph Creative’s year in review and Christmas card. From Telegraph Creative.

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Memphis rock band Spaceface performs “Carnivore” in February 2015 at Iron City. From treser62.

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Enjoying the playground at Crestwood Park. From Toni Mckinney.

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Birmingham’s FunnyMaine performing at the Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover. From FunnyMaine.

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Birmingham rock band EveryDay but Friday performs “Fire Away” in December at Saturn in Avondale. From EveryDay but Friday.

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Al Jazeera report on Fairfield Walmart closing. From Al Jazeera America News.

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Birmingham jazz-pop band the Other Day performs “Epic Sol” in January at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From the Other Day.

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UAB pediatric oncologist Smita Bhatia discusses long-term and late effects experienced by cancer survivors. From Harborside Press.

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The YMCA of Greater Birmingham held its inaugural Thingamajig Invention Convention last summer at the YMCA Youth Center. From Birmingham YMCA.

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Time-lapse footage of the first Vulcan Classic game between Alabama and Oregon in December at Legacy Arena. From Knight Eady.

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Christmas storm and tornado batters Birmingham. From Associated Press.

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Proposed rezoning for Hoover schools, presented Thursday. From WIAT-42.

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