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#sundayread for June 26, 2016

Sunday, June 26, 2016 by Wade Kwon

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so are the days of our lives

Sunday, June 26, 2016 by Wade Kwon

Solar, lunar, fis-
cal, broadcast, Julian, He-
brew, Gregorian …

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there goes the continent

Saturday, June 25, 2016 by Wade Kwon

A revolt among
the masses reminds all who
rules Britannia.

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terms and conditions

Friday, June 24, 2016 by Wade Kwon

Spelling it out makes
little difference if you
are averse to words.

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to reach the unreachable fan

Thursday, June 23, 2016 by Wade Kwon

To tweet the impos-
sible update. To troll the
untrollable troll.

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the carefree days of summer

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 by Wade Kwon

Arts camp plus gluten-
free snacks with cram sessions and
optional screen time.

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the ballad of mike hubbard

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 by Wade Kwon

The most powerful
hillbilly in hillbilly
land pled for big bucks.

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The Birmingham channel: Always another angle

Monday, June 20, 2016 by Wade Kwon

A look at Birmingham in videos …

A day in Birmingham, including Avondale Brewing, the new Red Cat location and Morris Avenue. From Kristine.

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Pete Constantine of the Birmingham Bulls fights David Oliver of the Charlotte Checkers in a 2000 away game. From chewyluke1.

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A trip to the Birmingham Zoo in 2010. From Drakerman2000.

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“A quick flight to Birmingham for dinner. Passed balloons along the way.” From sharpenedge.

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Filming the Irondale Police. “This footage was submitted by an anonymous correspondent that has worked closely with Bama Camera for the past month.” From Bama Camera.

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Brookwood staff members discuss best teaming practices (our vertical video of the week). From Brookwood Diagnostic Center.

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Promo for June’s “Revival: Time for a Moral Revolution of Values” at New Pilgrim Baptist Church in South Titusville. From Eric Preston.

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Talking with Gabrielle Dunlap, the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Saxophonist Cameron Ross performs in May at Perfect Note in Hoover. From Cameron Ross.

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Time-lapse footage of a Birmingham sunset. From Andria.

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Music video for “Esmerelda” by Birmingham rock band Dead Balloons. From Step Pepper Records.

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It’s going down outside Skky Nightclub in Five Points South (our other vertical video of the week). From Alexander Caffey.

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University of Portland Civil Rights Immersion visits Birmingham, talking with Jesse Wilson, who witnessed the explosion in 1963 at the 16th Street Baptist Church. From Moreau Center.

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The Birmingham Boys Choir performs “Great Day” at its spring concert in May at Samford University. From Birmingham Boys Choir.

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Birmingham Black Lives Matter co-founder Avee-Ashanti Shabazz shouts at FBI Director James Comey during Comey’s talk in May at the 16th Street Baptist Church. From Atlanta Black Star.

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Birmingham police officer Jordan Burke posted the video of him and other officers responding to complaints of children playing soccer, joining in their game. From ViralVideos 2016.

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Talking with Jason Hooper, pastor of King’s Way Church in Irondale. From King’s Way Church.

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In November 2014, right about the time Joy Myers was in an induced coma at an area hospital, the University of Alabama at Birmingham was on the verge of a clinical trial announcement that would bring Myers and UAB’s Comprehensive Diabetes Center together just a few weeks later. From UAB News.

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Getting ready to graduate from kindergarten in May at Glen Iris Elementary. From Ascender Man.

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Birmingham Baron Nicky Delmonico hits his second home run against the Montgomery Biscuits in May. From Minor League Baseball.

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Promo for the second annual Birmingham Grace Conference on July 29-31 at Life of Faith Church in Irondale. From Life Springs Church.

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A look at the B-29 Superfortress at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From Kevin Henderson.

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Profile of Birmingham native and musician Brad Armstrong, living in the Hudson Valley in New York. From Anne Kristoff.

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Trailer for Birmingham documentary “Not My Son,” reviewed in 2010. From Ginger Jolly.

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School report on the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church. From Joshua Juarez.

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Teaser for “Another Day in Birmingham, Alabama.” From Alfred Lowe.

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Promo for Hueytown singer-songwriter Erath Old performing at the Roebuck Walgreens for Red Nose Day 2016. From Erath Old.

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On the mat at Spartan Fitness in Homewood. From Ascender Man.

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A February trip to the Birmingham Zoo. From The Electronic Cliftons.

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The Birmingham Grotto explores Blue Spring Cave near Sparta, Tenn. From Dangerjudy.

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Promo for Polson and Polson in Homewood. From William C. Head.

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A trip to the Alabama Farmers’ Market and Evelyn’s in the Acipco-Finley neighborhood. From My Unprocessed Life.

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An evening at the Barons game. From Backpacking with the Bonds.

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R&B band Guy performs at Funk Fest in May at Legion Field (our other other vertical video of the week). From Naturalle Tanyah.

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A look at the Design Essentials Mane Event Education Tour in May at the Birmingham Marriott. From baileyiam.

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Dancing to “Danger Zone” at the Thunderstruck dance competition in March at the Alabama Theatre downtown. From Fullam Enterprises.

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The Birmingham channel

a conversation about mores

Monday, June 20, 2016 by Wade Kwon

Do it this way and
remain unharmed. Do it that
way and pay the price.

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#sundayread for June 19, 2016

Sunday, June 19, 2016 by Wade Kwon

a trail of digital dust

Photo: Karen Eliot (CC)

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patterns of misbehavior

Sunday, June 19, 2016 by Wade Kwon

The crime of being
mediocre is: It’s how
it’s always been done.

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crease and desist

Saturday, June 18, 2016 by Wade Kwon

The artist bends the
sheet to his will, a surface
becomes a sculpture.

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journey of the crafted crane

Friday, June 17, 2016 by Wade Kwon

Is the art in the
folding, or in transforming
trees into paper?

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ghoul’s fold

Thursday, June 16, 2016 by Wade Kwon

The paper caved in
on itself to reveal a
hideous duckling.

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missing in transit

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 by Wade Kwon

Grandma’s care package
made it through Midwest to some
lucky bastard’s house.

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