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Archive for November, 2017

#sundayread for November 19, 2017

Sunday, November 19th, 2017
book - Lonesome Dove

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t-shirt curls

Sunday, November 19th, 2017

Sometimes, the workout
is getting into the right
outfit to sweat in.

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hole foods

Saturday, November 18th, 2017

I should eat more fresh
vegetables, he thought as he
munched on a doughnut.

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let us now praise infamous men

Friday, November 17th, 2017

They built careers on
stellar reputations and
silent survivors.

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hushed skeletons

Thursday, November 16th, 2017

Cruelty is silence
smothering the victims of
sexual violence.

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the march of time

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

Six more weeks till a
new year. Six more hours till a
new day. Keep trying.

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tis better

Tuesday, November 14th, 2017

Love isn’t lost. It
hides in the crevasses of
the poor broken heart.

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The Birmingham channel: Word on the street

Monday, November 13th, 2017

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Music video for “Crystalized” by Birmingham electronic duo Halter Kids. Thanks to band member McClain McKinney for the suggestion! From Halter Kids Music.

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My pal Arik Sokol filmed this “man on the street” segment in Birmingham last week on the allegations against Senate candidate Roy Moore. From the Washington Post.

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Lawnmower demo. From Quinton Sanders.

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Road trip to Hoover and Homewood. From Ronny Boyswag.

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Trains downtown. From Jackson Slater Elevator Rail Alarm Fan.

Train in North Avondale. From CSXfan4589.

More trains in North Avondale. From CSXfan4589.

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Warming up at Mizu Japanese Steak House in Trussville and then performing at Side Effects in Smithfield. From J.G.

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Visiting downtown Homewood, Vulcan and Five Points South. From James Harris.

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Pastor Nathan Carden of the Church at Ross Bridge in Hoover shares his vision. From Nathan Carden.

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Talking with Ashley Steiner of Ashley Ink and Paperie in Birmingham, winner of a Global Student Entrepreneur Award. From Robert Evans.

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Vlog from participants at June’s National Speech and Debate Tournament downtown. From Nicole Andraya Costa Rica.

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Nashville rapper Haystak performs in 2016 at the Nick on Southside. From Undergroundbooking Jimbo.

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From Marlowobp.

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Yoga session at Railroad Park downtown. From Michael Northorp.

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Exploring the Tutwiler Hotel downtown. From Jackson Slater Elevator Rail Alarm Fan.

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Promo for Alabama Ortho Spine and Sports clinic in Trussville. From Yellow Pages.

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Rock band Foo Fighters performs “Big Me” in October at Legacy Arena downtown. From Wing Ding.

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Drone footage shows before and after looks for parking lot paving at Wildwood Parkway. From Wright Construction Birmingham.

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Interview with Mormon missionaries after working in Birmingham. From Lifey.

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Highlight reel for Bessemer Academy junior running back Justin Jones. From Street Light Recruiting.

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The Rock City Performing Arts Ministry performs at Rock City Church in Forestdale. From Rock City TV.

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Hattiesburg punk band Judy and the Jerks performs in October at the Spring Street Firehouse in Avondale. From Colors of Nights.

Birmingham punk band Black Hole Kids performs at Spring Street Firehouse (our vertical video of the week). From Colors of Nights.

Punk band Small Man performs at Spring Street Firehouse. From Colors of Nights.

Mississippi band Slurp performs at Spring Street Firehouse. From Colors of Nights.

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Visiting the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Team Clements.

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Driving I-20/59 through downtown. From Antonio Salazar.

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Shooting instructor Ben Stoeger holds class in October at the Brock’s Gap Training Center in Hoover. From Jimmy Owens.

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Recap of the eighth weekend of high school football in October from Thompson Reynolds Stadium at Vestavia Hills High School. From Starnes Publishing.

Preview of the ninth weekend of high school football in October. From Starnes Publishing.

Recap of the ninth weekend of high school football in October. From Starnes Publishing.

Preview of the 10th weekend of high school football in October. From Starnes Publishing.

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Alabama football coach Nick Saban speaks in October at the Monday Morning Quarterback Club downtown. From Charlie Potter.

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The main stage at Fiesta in Linn Park downtown. From Uriel Garcia.

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The Alabama State Mighty Marching Hornets performs in October at the Magic City Classic Kickoff event at Bill Harris Arena in Five Points West. From Covering All River Region Sports Alabama State.

The Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White performs. From Covering All River Region Sports Alabama State.

Dancing for the Maroon and White. From Covering All River Region Sports Alabama State.

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after goodbye

Monday, November 13th, 2017

The beating goes on,
a solitary thump. The
heart wants what it wants.

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#sundayread for November 12, 2017

Sunday, November 12th, 2017
woman reading newspaper

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ode to a beard

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

The scraggly friend who
cleans up after meals, gives a
tickler to faces.

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Happy Veterans Day!

Saturday, November 11th, 2017

Video: Live stream of the National Veterans Day
parade in downtown Birmingham, starting
at 2 p.m.

A big thank you to all the men and women who have served in our armed forces!

The National Veterans Day parade starts at 1:30 p.m., with live streaming available in the video above.

New this year are fireworks atop Red Mountain starting at 5:30 p.m.

Map: National Veterans Day parade route

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Video: The 2016 National Veterans Day parade

for god and country

Saturday, November 11th, 2017

They risked it all for
apple pie and the Amer-
ican way of life.

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feed the trees

Friday, November 10th, 2017

The paperwork to
reduce paperwork is held
up by no paper.

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modest riches

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

Bills paid, flat fixed, new
toaster, new underwear, cash
for fast food takeout.

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