Happy Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2015 by Wade Kwon
Video: Gen. Colin Powell on the meaning of Memorial Day.
Happy Memorial Day!
extended salute
Monday, May 25, 2015 by Wade Kwon
Honor our war dead
by taking proper care of
their grieving loved ones.
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#sundayread for May 24, 2015
Sunday, May 24, 2015 by Wade Kwon
Photo: Blondinrikard Fröberg (CC)
My picks for #sundayread for May 24, 2015:
- Y’all Connect: Our next, next three speakers are …
- Dangerous Bites: Cultural Implications of Food Allergies, by @HapaMamaGrace
- Last steps for Noah Galloway in “Dancing with the Stars” finals
- Hacker @Sidragon1’s Tweet Reignites Ugly Battle Over Security Holes, by @KimZetter
- The art of the brand
- The war on big food, by @BethKowitt
- Flashback: Project Bulk – Day 266: The days go by so fast
- The Watchdog, the Whistleblower, and the Secret CIA Torture Report, by @JasonLeopold
- Fall of the Hipster Brands: Decline of American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, by @LizSegran
- I Can’t Just Look at the Grand Canyon, by @ethicalthinker (RT @FamilyNature)
More posts from Wade this week:
The latest #sundayread tweets
- More #sundayread recommendations from me
a holiday, not a holy day
Sunday, May 24, 2015 by Wade Kwon
Let us honor the
fallen without piety
or such idol worship.
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the lonely dunes
Saturday, May 23, 2015 by Wade Kwon
I walked along the
lonely dunes and found myself
at one with others.
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sea breeze
Friday, May 22, 2015 by Wade Kwon
Not so much currents
of air as a lullaby
made of atmosphere.
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the black eye of the gulf
Thursday, May 21, 2015 by Wade Kwon
It dwells below the
depths, a cesspool of mankind’s
oil addiction.
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thanks, dave
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 by Wade Kwon
Late night no longer
a time to sleep, but a chance
to laugh and unwind.
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the platinum age of heroes
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 by Wade Kwon
Comic panels spring
to life on 50-inch screens
with little Spandex.
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Last steps for Noah Galloway in ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finals
Monday, May 18, 2015 by Wade Kwon
Noah Galloway and trainer Sharna Burgess tango (again)
to “Rather Be” by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne.
Noah Galloway has been an underdog throughout “Dancing with the Stars.” But this underdog made it to the finals, competing against the season’s leaders Riker Lynch and Rumer Willis.
Fan votes have played a key role in his week-to-week survival. It may again tonight.
The Alabaster trainer, paired with pro Sharna Burgess, stepped onto the floor for two final dances.
The first round was a reprise of their Argentine tango, which earned a 30 in Week 3. Tonight’s improved-but-uneven version earned 32 points out of 40 possible.
The second round was a freestyle dance to show Noah’s vulnerable side. The pair scored a perfect 40 out of 40, one of five perfect scores handed out this evening.
Their total 72 points put Noah and Sharna in third place, with Riker and Rumer tied for first with 80 points.
The standings for Week 10, with Round 3 on Tuesday:
- 1. (tie) 80: Riker Lynch, Rumer Willis
- 3. 72: Noah Galloway
The winner will be crowned during Tuesday’s 2-hour season finale, starting at 8 p.m. on ABC 33/40.
Noah Galloway
Noah balances Sharna during their freestyle routine.
Noah Galloway and Sharna Burgess dance to a mashup of
“Titanium” and “Fix You.”
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More “Dancing with the Stars” coverage
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Update May 19: Noah and Sharna dance the cha cha and Argentine tango to “Surrender” by Cash Cash for Round 3, the 24-hour fusion challenge. They earn 36 points out of 40, for a total of 108.
The final standings for Week 10, including Round 3 scores:
- 1. (tie) 120: Riker Lynch, Rumer Willis
- 3. 108: Noah Galloway
With audience votes, Noah and Sharna finish in third place, and Rumer wins “Dancing with the Stars.”
Noah Galloway and Sharna Burgess dance the cha cha and
Argentine tango in Round 3.
• How did Noah do? Let us know in the comments …
The Birmingham channel: What we do in our off-hours
Monday, May 18, 2015 by Wade Kwon
A look at Birmingham in videos …
“Chasing Kites,” a quirky, adventurous love story. From Greyson A. Welch.
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Paul Finebaum speaks about Birmingham’s “true gift” at last week’s sixth annual Leadership Luncheon. From al.com.
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A Realtor’s guide to living in Birmingham. From Christina Lowry James.
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Birmingham artist Wellon Bridgers painting an original piece, “Surely Goodness and Mercy,” based on Psalm 23 for Cahaba Park Church’s the Corner Room ministry. From the Corner Room.
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Honoring Nancy Goedecke, United Way of Central Alabama’s Outstanding Civic Leader for 2014. From Julie Luker.
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Tuesday’s Birmingham city council meeting. From citycouncilbham.
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Polyphonic Spree kicks off its show Saturday by decorating a sheet at Saturn in Avondale. From Ezra.
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Mad Hatter Dance Company and MosaicoFlamenco perform in One Night in the Gardens of Spain Saturday at Das Haus downtown. From Amy Miller.
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https://instagram.com/p/2v-1N6G9W9/
Saturday’s Do Dah Day parade on Southside. From Andrew Salser.
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See Noah Galloway glide into the “Dancing with the Stars” finals.
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a sip of tea
Monday, May 18, 2015 by Wade Kwon
The steam lazily
drifted ceilingward, with dark
eddies swirling round.
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#sundayread for May 17, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015 by Wade Kwon
Photo: Craig Sunter (CC)
My picks for #sundayread for May 17, 2015:
- Speaking gigs: PRCA North Alabama chapter on Wednesday
- Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers, by @SarahMaslinNir
- Noah Galloway enters the ring on Week 9 of “Dancing with the Stars”
- A Farewell to the Homewood History Hunt, by @MrJakeCollins #bham
- Y’all Connect: Wade Kwon on “Birmingham Shines” for May 2015
- The Mystery of $2 Bills, by @RickPaulas
- Y’all Connect: 2015 call for volunteers, media and bloggers
- 6 Reasons Modern Movie CGI Looks Surprisingly Crappy, by @MovieHooligan
- Flashback: Project Bulk – Day 266: The days go by so fast
- Deconstructing the Star Beast: How “Alien” Saga Went Wrong, by @Kneumsi (RT @bmbufalo)
- Speaking gigs: See Jane Write on Tuesday
- An Impossible Choice, investigative series on CA “vent farms,” by @JoanneFaryon
- The Secret to Love Is Just Kindness, by @EmEsfahaniSmith
- David Letterman: Happy at Last, by @JoshEells
More posts from Wade this week:
The latest #sundayread tweets
- More #sundayread recommendations from me
in his bones
Sunday, May 17, 2015 by Wade Kwon
The weariness found
refuge deep inside his bones,
never to depart.
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low-information managers
Saturday, May 16, 2015 by Wade Kwon
They scurry from cube
to cube, seeking approval,
dispensing rumors.
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