The winner of the Washington Post’s Peeps Show III: “NightPeeps” by Melissa Harvey, Arlington, Va.

A gorgeous re-imagination of Edward Hopper’s famous painting “Nighthawks” won the hearts of the Style staff in a landslide vote. “I wanted to re-create the bleak urban landscape and the fluorescent light, and add a little pink and yellow,” says Harvey, 44, a graphic designer for WETA who spent 45 hours over two weekends on the diorama.

Photo by James M. Thresher.

See more Peeps Show III finalists.

And enjoy more Easter photos in this Flickr slideshow …

Also:

• “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!”
• Eddie Izzard on Easter

Snapped. Watch band ceases
to function, though watch face moves
ever onward round.

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I’m hurting my arm patting myself on the back, but this unremarkable entry represents post No. 2,000 on Wade on Birmingham.

While it took a mere 561 days to reach the first 1,000 posts, it took 722 days for this wry batch of 1,000 posts. Clearly, the economy is at fault.

This morning, I started one of my new careers as professional new media instructor, teaching my first class for the Birmingham Blogging Academy. I’m closing in on 2,000 tweets in my mere 67 days on Twitter (probably by Thursday at the current rate).

On Wednesday, I’ll be on a panel talking with University of Alabama students about the future of journalism.

And what exactly is the future of journalism? You’re looking at it. And it’s not just me, but everyone. Everyone is the future of journalism. Make it a good one.

Thanks to our readers, our friends and the good people of Birmingham. I love my hometown and feel blessed to be here.

A rush of drowsy
zombies infiltrate the nerve
center of awake.

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Our roots are in the
global classroom, to teach those
who have much to learn.

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‘Survivor: Tocantins,’ episode 8 recap

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Two tribes, 10 contestants and four idols: Their fate rests on one bad leg. The “Survivor” merge has arrived, and someone’s getting booted, but it’s not what you think.

Can Debra Beebe, the Auburn high school principal, hang tough among fierce athletic competitors? Can James Thomas Jr., the cattle rancher from Samson, trust anyone from the ex-Timbira tribe?

Who’s playing it cocky, and who’s playing it even cockier? Find out, after the jump …

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A to B to C
needs a who to see that they
should be a linked we.

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‘Survivor: Tocantins,’ episode 8 preview

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VIDEO: Jeff Probst introduces tonight’s episode

A quickie look at tonight’s “Survivor: Tocantins” above. Recap to follow the show.

“Huge news that affects one Survivor in not a good way. This is a big episode.” Promises, promises, Jeff Probst. Our favorite host says it’s big. We’ll see, as Jalapao and Timbira merge to form Brangelina. Or something.

It looks like we’ll be seeing our two Alabama players from now until the finale, at least, on the jury if nothing else.

Is Debra Beebe of Auburn in a power position with the numbers on her side? Will James Thomas Jr. of Mobile go from leader to target? And will Team Secret pull off a big surprise?

Catch up:

• Previous recap from us
• And one from Jeff.

We’ll see you back here tonight after the episode.

Bonus video, after the jump …

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The boring monster
slayed the villagers with an
apt non sequitur.

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Just a reminder: As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I’m teaching beginning blogging this Saturday and next as part of my new Birmingham Blogging Academy. Enroll today.

I’ve also used the blog on that site as an opportunity to discuss techniques, marketing and more. Recent topics:

• Talking with WBHM (90.3 FM) about blogging ins and outs
• Why I and other Birmingham bloggers started their sites
• Why moms should learn to blog

If you’re interested in learning more, sign up for class by noon Friday. We’d love to see you there.

“How was your day?” “I
talked to an online squirrel.”
(pause) “Did he talk back?”

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Tone shifts. Different
listener. Tone shifts. At work.
Tone shifts. Be myself.

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Their moves mesmerize
with honed dexterity. Dance,
fly, spin, imagine.

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Along the canal,
we share a sunset dinner
filled with memories.

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Food festival season has sprung for spring, but you may be in the mood for something different. How about Asian cuisine?

The Birmingham Asian Cultures and Food Festival takes place Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., with food service from 11 to 3. The Birmingham Chinese Garden-Asian Cultural Center Foundation is putting on the event.

Participating restaurants:

Chinese

• Mr. Wang’s Chinese Restaurant
• Super Oriental Market/Red Pearl Restaurant
• Top China Buffet
• U China Buffet

Indian

• Silver Coin Indian Restaurant
• Taj India

Japanese

• Shono Japanese Grill
• Sumo Japanese Steak House

Korean

• Asian Restaurant at Green Springs
• Seoul Restaurant

Vietnamese

• Pho Que Huong Vietnamese Restaurant

Entertainment includes storytelling, musical and dance performances and a fashion show, plus a silent auction.

Admission is $12 (which includes three items and a beverage), $6 for children (two items and a beverage).

The event takes place at the Cedars Club, 301 Green Springs Ave. S., just off Interstate 65 Exit 258 [map].