a poisonous hope
Monday, March 19th, 2018Holding out for a
better ending, waiting for
a great tomorrow.
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Archive for March, 2018
#sundayread for March 18, 2018
Sunday, March 18th, 2018
Photo: Book Catalog (CC)
My picks for #sundayread for March 18, 2018:
- I rarely say this: This book changed my life. “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by @SusanCain is so spot on, I’m buying copies for all my friends.
[aff. link] http://amzn.to/2HDEsU2 - The Army created a model program that decreased record suicide rates in the ranks. Then, they abandoned it.
By @BenHattem
(via @stophandguns) - How EMILY’s List Lost Its Way
By Clio Chang @cliomiso - Flashback: Y’all Connect: How Iron Man beats both Superman and Batman
- From 2007: G-L-O-R-Y! The world of hot, peppy and insanely underpaid NFL cheerleaders
By Jeanne Marie Laskas @jmlaskas - The Emoji Report: An analysis of every emoji published on Twitter over the last 2 years
(via @PRorigins) - Flashback: Death of a blog
- Invasion of the Body Hackers: Are ID Implants Chipping Away at Worker Privacy?
By Jeff Harvey @JTHMovement - Power through your work commute on an electric bike
By @SimonBirchSays
(via @BristolBicycles) - Flashback: A look at Alabama military casualties after 5 years of the War on Terror
- Lisa the actress: The journey of Yeardley Smith’s 30-year role
By @DarrynKing - Computational Propaganda: How Twitter Bots and Trump Fans Made #ReleaseTheMemo Go Viral
By @MollyMcKew - How DACA works, who it protects and what happens to immigrants after it runs out
By Dara LindV @DLind - The whole point of Confederate monuments is to celebrate white supremacy
By Karen L. Cox @SassyProf
(via @crewless)
More posts from Wade this week:
More #sundayread:
- All tweets for March 18 #sundayread
- The latest #sundayread tweets
- More #sundayread recommendations from me
mechanical malfeasance
Sunday, March 18th, 2018A simple oil
change turned into an all-too-
quick tune-up shakedown.
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leprechaun in training
Saturday, March 17th, 2018She has the vape pen
and the tattered hat, but lost
her pot o’ bitcoin.
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personality test 2018
Friday, March 16th, 2018Someone’s Netflix queue,
their Instagram profile pic
or their latte tastes.
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The Birmingham channel: In the almost spring
Thursday, March 15th, 2018A look at Birmingham in videos …
Richmond toy vendors visit February’s BrickFair at the BJCC Exhibition Halls downtown. From Wildcard Toys.
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Birmingham alternative band the Murder of Jane Crow performs in December at the Oasis in Lakeview. From Actress Gabrielle.
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Drone footage of Patriot Midtown Park office development at Wildwood North. From Tenbo Air.
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Coverage of the World of Wheels in February at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From the RPM Standard.
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Birmingham group Voices of the South performs “Happy Holidays” in December at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Dennis R. Jones.
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Going to the Birmingham Zoo. From Kaia Noble.
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Not Necessarily a Debate, a Democratic gubernatorial forum in February at the CrossPlex in Five Points West with participants former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice Sue Bell Cobb, Tuscaloosa mayor Walt Maddox, former state representative James Fields of Hanceville and Dothan minister Anthony White. From OTTV25 DA8TV.
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Drone footage of Bojangles in Trussville. From James Capital Advisors.
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A boys 60m hurdles race at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Carlos Villanueva.
And a boys 800m race. From Carlos Villanueva.
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Talking with the winning sleuth at the Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show at the Redmont Hotel downtown (our vertical video of the week). From Actress Gabrielle.
Talking with another guest at the murder mystery dinner (our other vertical video of the week). From Actress Gabrielle.
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Showing off the wedding photo booth at an event at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From Perfect Entertainment.
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Grady Core demonstrates the laser used for dermal treatments at Core Plastic Surgery on U.S. 280 (our other other vertical video of the week). From Core Plastic Surgery.
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Auburn bluegrass band the Pine Hill Haints performs in April at Saturn in Avondale. From Steve Hagar.
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WVTM-13 personalities Eunice Elliott and Stephanie Walker train with the Birmingham Bulls at home ice in the Pelham Ice Arena. From WVTM-13 News.
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Christian singer-songwriter Kari Jobe performs in February at Legacy Arena downtown. From Kendall Shaw Vlogs.
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Coffee and Cigarettes vlog entry about Chattanooga jam band Shabti performing in February at Ghost Train Brewing Company in Lakeview. From Davvy Glab.
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Visiting February’s Birmingham Home and Garden Show at the BJCC Exhibition Halls downtown. From Sheri and Will.
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Tampa Christian rapper KB performs “Don’t Stop Believing” in February at Legacy Arena downtown. From Steven K.
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Commercial for the Birmingham Water Works. From Jamorris Calhoun.
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A snippet from February’s Winter Jam Christian concert at Legacy Arena downtown (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Kaitlyn Wood.
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Trying out a Scooby Doo monster truck in a simulated Monster Jam in Legacy Arena. From Karnege Mayhem.
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Cameos in two videos from Kami-Con, the annual anime conference in January at the BJCC East Exhibition Hall downtown. From Cody Gremlin.
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Lady B performs in February at the Comedy Club Stardome in Hoover. From Elmore Management.
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A 2008 CNN report from Birmingham-Southern College on BioTour, a bus that runs on biodiesel and used vegetable oil. From Fernando Ausin.
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Trains at night under the Rainbow Viaduct downtown (starting at 4:44). From River Line Productions.
Trains in Irondale and Argo. From Carson Bean.
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Renovations at the Club. From the Club.
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North Carolina State vs. Rutgers in the 2008 PapaJohns.com Bowl at Legion Field in Graymont. From Ohf Big Ten.
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Members of Birmingham’s Dala Tribal Dance Company show off a few moves. From Dala Tribal Bellydance Company.
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Birmingham City Council member Sheila Tyson promotes voting in December’s special state election. From Sandy.
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The Atomic Lounge downtown becomes a semifinalist in the James Beard Awards category for Outstanding Bar Program. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Talking with Brian “Voice” Porter Hawkins of community organization Ensley Alive. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Disco party at the Club. From Russ Randolph.
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Unboxing an Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition video game console (our final vertical video of the week). From Madd1966dh.
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Promo for the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders’ Casino Night earlier this month to benefit the Alabama Builders Political Action Committee at the organization’s Irondale headquarters. From Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders.
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Nashville country artist and Birmingham native Jon Byrd performs “Alabama Asphalt” in February at London’s Cabbage Patch club. From Eugey Baby.
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A performance piece on the 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham and the 1965 civil rights marches from Selma to Montgomery. From Jordyn R.
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on intelligence
Thursday, March 15th, 2018Some is good, extra
can’t hurt, less artificial
and more natural.
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kids do the darndest things
Wednesday, March 14th, 2018Make signs, shout slogans,
fight violence, participate
in democracy.
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she draws you
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018The charcoal pencil
reveals a fragile soul in
the piles of wrinkles.
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black swans and unicorns
Monday, March 12th, 2018The petting zoo had
just black swans and unicorns,
nothing to cuddle.
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#sundayread for March 11, 2018
Sunday, March 11th, 2018
Photo: Suzy Hazelwood (CC)
My picks for #sundayread for March 11, 2018:
- Y’all Connect: This is the end, beautiful friends.
- The Writing of “Silent Spring”: Rachel Carson and the Culture-Shifting Courage to Speak Inconvenient Truth to Power
By Maria Popova @brainpicker
(RT @redfordcenter) - Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?
By @Jean_Twenge - “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote is remarkable. Wished I had read it sooner, but I also wish he hadn’t made up parts.
[aff. link] http://amzn.to/2Gd2C8o - Scientists came to explore the fabled waters of the Arctic — but their work could also change its future.
By @ChrisCMooney
(via @MacEwanU) - The White Darkness: One man’s attempt to conquer Antarctica on foot
By @DavidGrann - Flashback: 10 years ago, when Birmingham played host to 1st round games for the NCAA Men’s Tournament.
#bham - Neither bills nor advancing age can dim the glow of drummer Itsvan “Steve” Hideg’s dream
By @LATSteveLopez
(via @SaucidoSlant) - The Death of Clothing
By Lindsey Rupp @lcrupp, @ChloeWhiteaker, @Matt_Townsend and @KimBhasin - Flashback: What podcasts are on your playlist? Check out the great suggestions in the comments.
- In drought-stricken Somaliland, age-old challenges meet WhatsApp
By @Peterson__Scott
(via @kikiochieng) - The Rockefellers vs. Exxon, the Company That Made Them the Rockefellers
By @ReevesWiedeman
(RT @DSanchezOnline) - Is There a Smarter Way to Think About Sexual Assault on Campus?
By @JiaTolentino - Gilbert Vahé, the Man Who Keeps Monet’s Famed Gardens Growing
By @CaseyLess er
(RT @PaperCityCA)
More posts from Wade this week:
More #sundayread:
- All tweets for March 11 #sundayread
- The latest #sundayread tweets
- More #sundayread recommendations from me
the storms of connection
Sunday, March 11th, 2018Arm in arm, they shared
an umbrella, not letting
rain or cold stop them.
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the woofers play
Saturday, March 10th, 2018Two pups circle each
other while a third explores
a left tennis shoe.
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seething with joy
Friday, March 9th, 2018The gift was a joke,
which became a trojan horse
for a bigger joke.
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with cinema and marvel for all
Thursday, March 8th, 2018I pledge allegiance
to Black Panther. Wakanda
forever. Amen.
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