Listening: A Tour of London Tower Bridge, London (Copyright: Getty) When you visit a city for the first time, a good way to explore it is to go on an organised sightseeing tour. The tour will give you an overview of what there is to see and also provide you with some historical background. A popular way of seeing London is to go in one of the red double deck buses. This tour will take you around London by bus. Listen to the guide, and then do the activity below. layered rugs I started playing with the idea of layering rugs in our living room yesterday when we threw our new hide (which has metallic spots!) over the Moroccan rug that currently lines the floor. I’m kind of feeling it. How does everyone else feel about the idear? Photo: Alvhem, Jenna Lyons Apartment for Domino via Apartment Therapy & Pinterest
Turkey protesters return to Ankara and Istanbul streets Tens of thousands of people have staged a third day of protests in Turkish towns and cities. Protesters erected barricades near the prime minister's office in Istanbul's Besiktas district, and police responded with water cannon and tear gas. The protests were sparked by plans to build on an Istanbul park but have broadened into anti-government unrest across the country. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the protesters are undemocratic. He has accused opposition parties of provoking the demonstrations, which represents the most sustained anti-government unrest for a number of years. Interior Minister Muammer Guler told state media more than 1,700 people had been arrested during protests in 67 cities, though many had since been released.
She Stretches And Glides Her Body Over A Blank Canvas. When I Realized What She Was Creating, I Was Blown Away (TruthSeekerDaily) Heather Hansen is a New Orleans-based artist who really puts herself into her work. In her project, “Emptied Gestures,” she creates something like you’ve never seen before. She begins by taking a mysterious stance on a huge, blank piece of paper. webquest london name class email let's discover the United Kingdom ! version imprimable : word open office what do you know about the United Kingdom ? (maps / flag : www.enchantedlearning.com) NESTREST Doesn't that picture look so peaceful and inviting? I think I'm in love. That dangling, serene little pod is a NESTREST, designed by Paris' Daniel Pouzet and Fred Frety.
Milan Creates the World’s First Vertical Forest By: Amanda Froelich, True Activist. In an age where harmonious innovation is becoming more celebrated, sustainable designs to preserve the Earth and contribute to wellbeing are being implemented at a rapid rate. One such innovation to recently be accepted for development is a vertical forest designed by Stefan Boeri Architects. The first ever vertical forest will soon be the greenest building in Milan.
Weird and Wacky Furniture By Straight Line Designs EmailEmail Straight Line Designs is a one-of-a-kind workshop that has been operating out of Vancouver, British Columbia for the past 25 years. In addition to installations, sculptures and private commissions, designer Judson Beaumont and his staff of eight full-time craftspeople have designed and constructed a variety of wacky cartoon-style furniture and projects for public institutions and children’s exhibitions throughout North America and abroad. Focused on quality and custom design, Judson’s studio stays far away from mass production and is as imaginative as children themselves. Website: StaightLineDesigns.com 1.