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Archive for March, 2016

#sundayread for March 20, 2016

Sunday, March 20th, 2016
boys and books

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a spectrum too far

Sunday, March 20th, 2016

The vision of a
rainbow blinded him to the
true colors in sight.

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the binge effect

Saturday, March 19th, 2016

Couch potatoes mash
up plots, watching episode
after episode.

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the loudest dog whistle ever

Friday, March 18th, 2016

Coded racism
has yielded the floor. Overt
racism is back.

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copying the recipe for success

Thursday, March 17th, 2016

We think it’s one small
thing like salt, when it’s likely
technique and some luck.

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rate everything

Wednesday, March 16th, 2016

How was the service,
and the food, and the candles,
and the parking space?

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caffeine and crank

Tuesday, March 15th, 2016

The best inspira-
tion comes from substances both
legal and not so.

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The Birmingham channel: From every angle

Monday, March 14th, 2016

A look at Birmingham in videos …

A look at iLead Escape, a conference for ministers last week at Faith Chapel Christian Center near McDonald Chapel (our vertical video of the week). From Janice Johnson.

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The Vestavia Hills High School Literacy Club created this commercial for the Birmingham Reads Book Drive Challenge. From Better Basics.

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The Birmingham Blaze beats the Panhandle Crusaders 14-12 in last week’s season opener at Carver Field. From T4Films.

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Selfie-guided tour of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. From Pimp Juice.

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Abby and Ava compete in and win the Champion Spirit Group Bama Challenge in February at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From Cheer Pro Athletics.

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The Standing Ovation Talent Group performs “Four Little Girls — the Birmingham Church Bombing 1963” in February in Orlando. From Dionne Beasley.

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Andrew Robison (73) of Louisiana participates in February’s Future150 Underclassmen Camp Birmingham All-Star Game at Carver High in North Birmingham. From Drew Robison.

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Clips from Tuscaloosa’s Allison Boyd, a graduate of Birmingham-Southern. She has appeared in “Suburgatory,” “Oculus” and “Two Broke Girls.” From EC/FC.

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Super Bowl promo for Art Franklin on WIAT-42. From Kristi Joiner.

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Cab driver Steve K. records a passenger’s complaint about another cabbie in October. From Steve K.

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Cab driver Steve K. receives a note, “Snitches get stitches.” From Steve K.

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Cab driver Steve K.: “Yellow Cab speeds through Birmingham. Crash pic at end. 78-year-old cab driver disregards law. Known for speeding/racing.” From Steve K.

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Mary Greeley looks at Birmingham’s minimum wage battle with the Legislature. From Mary Greeley.

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Drone footage of the Zamora Shrine Center in Irondale. From Brian Campbell.

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WABM-68 station sign-off with “The Star-Spangled Banner.” From Bhamtown.

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Kansas City tribute band Almost KISS performs in 2014 at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham. From SuperKiss1100.

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The 2016 Birmingham Addy Awards intro video from UAB Digital Media. From Stephen M. Stark.

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An idea pitch, Level Up, for the 2016 Birmingham Addy Awards. From Stephen M. Stark.

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On “Deer and Wildlife Stories,” Keith Warren meets fellow deer breeder and Birmingham attorney Rusty Weaver, who owns Guntersville deer farm Weaver Two Whitetails. From Rustic River Media.

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Mississippi musician Luther Dickinson performs “Mayor Langford Birmingham Blues” earlier this month at the Acoustic in Bridgeport, Conn. From Frederick Matt.

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Promo for “A Night of Miracles Encounter” with Christina Glenn Weeks on April 24 at the BJCC South Ballroom downtown. From PCGWM.

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Drone footage of the Birmingham Zoo, including areas under construction. From Birmingham Zoo.

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Highlight reel for Jabari Weeks of Hueytown High. From Street Light Recruiting.

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Florida high schooler narrates his latest gamer video by describing his recent trip to Birmingham. From akaSyzygy.

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British metal band Bullet for My Valentine performs “Tears Don’t Fall” in February at Iron City on Southside. From Jennifer Devereaux.

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Weather Channel, Birmingham edition. From Welcome to the Woods.

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Drone footage of the weekly Birmingham Cars and Coffee meetup at Hoover Tactical Firearms. From William Panik.

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Rappers Cory Savage, Mississippi Maal, Digga and Roc Reels perform in “The Birmingham Underground Cypher Part 4.” From Roc Reels.

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Browsing Barnes and Noble. From 지상선.

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A visit to the 2014 Bassmaster Classic World Championship at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From the Carlstar Group.

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Promo for WBHM (90.3 FM) storytelling program “Localore: Finding America.” From Chris Lewis, Nash Films.

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Celebrating Dr. Seuss during Read Across America earlier this month at Hayes K-8 School in North Avondale. From Jill Gilardi.

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Hanging out at Uptown and the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. From Charles Crepps.

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Nashville rock band the Vegabonds shows life on the road from Oxford, Miss., to Birmingham. From the Vegabonds.

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Singer-songwriter and actor Keith Robinson performs at Steel Lounge downtown. From Tanisha D. Davis.

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Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gates chats with the audience earlier this month at Iron City (our other vertical video of the week). From Dorothy Gordon.

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Portland band Ant’lrd performs in November at Saturn in Avondale. From Non Films.

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Birmingham-Southern beats LaGrange College 93-91 in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament last week at Emory University in Atlanta. From Emory Sports.

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Birmingham-Southern coach Chris Graves recaps the win. From Emory Sports.

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Rep. John Lewis of Georgia speaks at Moore Styles Barber Shop downtown while on a campaign stop with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. From Andre Thomas.

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A look at February’s Repticon Birmingham Reptile and Exotic Animal Show at the Zamora Shrine Center in Irondale (our other other vertical video of the week). From the Royal Wolf.

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IndyCar racing video game on a virtual track based on Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From WarlitzkiLp.

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Drone footage of Birmingham, including Vulcan Park, Railroad Park and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Marks Media Wedding Films.

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Singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge performs “Who Are You Waiting For” in February at the Alys Stephens Center on Southside (our other other other vertical video of the week). From karisjhall.

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Javier and Erica demonstrate a Bachata combo. From Unricka Jenkins Jr.

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Athens, Ga., indie pop musician Kishi Bashi performs “It All Began With a Burst” at Iron City on Southside. From treser62.

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Time-lapse footage of sunset over Lake Purdy. From Matt Ezell.

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Helmet cam of a heat with the Alabama Pro Racers League at Autobahn Indoor Speedway in Bessemer. From SIMCO Motorsports.

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Krystal J. Grant performs “Bethena, A Concert Waltz” in February at Mountain Brook Community Church. From Ars Arvole.

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Exploring the Japanese Garden at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Nomadic Officiant.

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the unsent letter

Monday, March 14th, 2016

She deserves a full
reply, but the paper stays
blank for the moment.

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#sundayread for March 13, 2016

Sunday, March 13th, 2016
library shelves

Photo: Lisa Clarke (CC)

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easiest packing ever

Sunday, March 13th, 2016

Grab the essentials
and stuff them in plastic bags
before departure.

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pocketing darkness

Saturday, March 12th, 2016

Father Time grounded
the night, putting her to bed
an hour early.

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run out the clock

Friday, March 11th, 2016

Sit and twiddle thumbs,
or try everything in a
fit of agony.

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run the lines

Thursday, March 10th, 2016

Start out strong, over
the top, then ease into the
patter. Finish big!

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scent of a library

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

Worn DVDs and
pulped tree, with hints of carpet
cleaner and cobwebs.

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