Comedy Carpet by Gordon Young
“Referring to the work of more than 1,000 comedians and comedy writers, the carpet gives visual form to jokes, songs and catchphrases dating from the early days of variety to the present. Sited in front of Blackpool Tower, the 2,200m2 work of art contains over 160,000 granite letters embedded into concrete, pushing the boundaries of public art and typography to their limits”
![Weeping Angels Voted the Scariest Ever Doctor Who Monster
According to the BBC Doctor Who Blog:
Three weeks ago we provided a list of the Doctor’s most frightening foes and your votes established that the Weeping Angels, the Vashta Nerada and the Silence were top in the scary stakes with the Daleks gliding into fourth place.
The following week we ran a straight poll where the vote was exclusively between the top three monsters. The Vashta Nerada took an early lead but then the Lonely Assassins quickly left them for dust!
In the end, the Weeping Angels were your landslide winners with the Vashta Nerada in second place and the Silence fractionally behind them to claim third spot.
So, what is it that makes the Weeping Angels quite so scary?
Jacob told us, ‘The reason the Weeping Angels are so scary is because statues are a part of everyday life’ and Aoife agreed, saying ‘There are stone statues everywhere, and it’s so hard not to blink!’
Rain called them ‘deliciously creepy’, Tristan labelled them ‘absolutely bone chilling’ and Lauren declared ‘The Weeping Angels are one of the many reasons why Doctor Who is so great!’
But the final word goes to Liv who wrote, ‘The Weeping Angels are so scary due to the fact that they attack when you least expect it. One minute they’re lovely and angelic, the next they bare [their] fangs and killer claws. I can’t even look at a statue without considering if it’s an Angel, so I force myself not to blink… NO ONE IS SAFE FROM THOSE WEEPING ANGELS!!!’](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6lnf924F31qijoeyo1_250.jpg)
Weeping Angels Voted the Scariest Ever Doctor Who Monster
According to the BBC Doctor Who Blog:
Three weeks ago we provided a list of the Doctor’s most frightening foes and your votes established that the Weeping Angels, the Vashta Nerada and the Silence were top in the scary stakes with the Daleks gliding into fourth place.
The following week we ran a straight poll where the vote was exclusively between the top three monsters. The Vashta Nerada took an early lead but then the Lonely Assassins quickly left them for dust!
In the end, the Weeping Angels were your landslide winners with the Vashta Nerada in second place and the Silence fractionally behind them to claim third spot.
So, what is it that makes the Weeping Angels quite so scary?
Jacob told us, ‘The reason the Weeping Angels are so scary is because statues are a part of everyday life’ and Aoife agreed, saying ‘There are stone statues everywhere, and it’s so hard not to blink!’
Rain called them ‘deliciously creepy’, Tristan labelled them ‘absolutely bone chilling’ and Lauren declared ‘The Weeping Angels are one of the many reasons why Doctor Who is so great!’
But the final word goes to Liv who wrote, ‘The Weeping Angels are so scary due to the fact that they attack when you least expect it. One minute they’re lovely and angelic, the next they bare [their] fangs and killer claws. I can’t even look at a statue without considering if it’s an Angel, so I force myself not to blink… NO ONE IS SAFE FROM THOSE WEEPING ANGELS!!!’
(via doctorwho)
"Since my early days as a reporter, I have worked hard to accurately and fairly portray gay and lesbian people in the media - and to fairly and accurately portray those who for whatever reason disapprove of them. It is not part of my job to push an agenda, but rather to be relentlessly honest in everything I see, say and do. I’ve never wanted to be any kind of reporter other than a good one, and I do not desire to promote any cause other than the truth."
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Anderson Cooper, in an e-mail to Andrew Sullivan, on being gay.
Cooper discusses negotiating privacy as a reporter. It’s certainly worth a read:
I’ve always believed that who a reporter votes for, what religion they are, who they love, should not be something they have to discuss publicly. As long as a journalist shows fairness and honesty in his or her work, their private life shouldn’t matter. I’ve stuck to those principles for my entire professional career, even when I’ve been directly asked “the gay question,” which happens occasionally. I did not address my sexual orientation in the memoir I wrote several years ago because it was a book focused on war, disasters, loss and survival. I didn’t set out to write about other aspects of my life.
Recently, however, I’ve begun to consider whether the unintended outcomes of maintaining my privacy outweigh personal and professional principle. It’s become clear to me that by remaining silent on certain aspects of my personal life for so long, I have given some the mistaken impression that I am trying to hide something - something that makes me uncomfortable, ashamed or even afraid. This is distressing because it is simply not true.
I’ve also been reminded recently that while as a society we are moving toward greater inclusion and equality for all people, the tide of history only advances when people make themselves fully visible. There continue to be far too many incidences of bullying of young people, as well as discrimination and violence against people of all ages, based on their sexual orientation, and I believe there is value in making clear where I stand.
The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.
I have always been very open and honest about this part of my life with my friends, my family, and my colleagues. In a perfect world, I don’t think it’s anyone else’s business, but I do think there is value in standing up and being counted. I’m not an activist, but I am a human being and I don’t give that up by being a journalist.
FJP: Cooper’s “coming out” is already floating around the web as a catchy headline (which honestly peeves me a little bit). What deserves attention is the commitment to respect, honesty, and integrity that he demonstrates as a human being and a reporter. It makes the note a delight to read and humanizes the reporter. So for that, thank you, Anderson Cooper. We continue to love you. —Jihii
(via futurejournalismproject)
Kudos to FJP for putting Anderson Cooper’s coming out in the broader context.
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How cool are these??
(Source: mindgamesss, via virtual-vintage-clothing)
*** Live Pizza ***
{{VEGAN}}
Crust: Sunflower Seeds, Spelt Berries & Seasonings {Dehydrated}
Cheese: Sunflower Seeds {main ingredient}
Toppings: Freshly cut Pineapple, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Olives, Green & Red Sweet Peppers~ From: Mi Hungry {Whol’-Some-Food} @ Market Place, Kingston, Jamaica
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Do We Need a ‘Bar Exam’ For Teachers?
The idea is that just as lawyers must pass state bar exams to practice law, teachers would need to pass a test that proves their knowledge and critical thinking skills to be effective. That would, theoretically, dispel the public’s perception that teachers are the college graduates who can’t get a job doing anything else.
It would also be a step toward emulating the teacher preparation programs of nations like Finland, whose students’ high performance on international tests has made the country a darling in the education world.
Check out Crooked House by architecture firm Szotyńscy & Zaleski. There’s no photo manipulation here, this is a real building in Poland.
(via huffingtonpost)
NY State Senator Marty Golden cancelled his “feminine presence” event today, an event designed to bolster a woman’s career with activities like “sit, stand and walk like a model” and “walk up and down a stair elegantly.” I feel more employable already!
The “Polished Professional” event would have included lessons like…
Handshakes and introductions!
- “Differences in American and Continental rules governing handshakes and introductions.”
Posture, deportment and the feminine presence!
- “Sit, stand and walk like a model. Walk up and down a stair elegantly.”
(Source: pantslessprogressive)
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