"For years it has stood unvisited and was considered an unfashionable 1960s monolith with an uncertain future. But with the flick of a switch, launching fireworks and a new 500ft-high Olympics countdown screen, central London’s BT Tower has been given a new burst of life. And now it seems the rotating restaurant – its crowning glory until it was closed 30 years ago – will reopen to the public."
- Emma
from Bookmarklet
WOW!! WE MUST GO, Emma! :) hmmmmmmm...... *wonders if one can get there from Baker Street Station?* :p <333
- Live4Emma (L4S)
HAHAHA...actually, it's just up the road, so...you're in luck, baby! ;p <333
- Emma
YAY!!!! CAN'T WAIT!!! ....cuz as we ALL KNOW, London begins and ends at Baker Street Station! ;p <333
- Live4Emma (L4S)
good for them.....................I do miss London soooooooooo much
- VAL D.
My father treated me to a meal there in 1975 to celebrate my BA in Architecture. Apart from the view I love that weirdness of revolving restaurants where the moving part of the floor meets the fixed part. It feels like standing across an accelerated version of the San Andreas fault
- Tim Ostler
from BuddyFeed
Very jealous, Tim. It's always been my favourite building in London. I've just had the loft renovated in my house in West London, and one of the wonderful things is that I can see it from the new windows in my roof!
- Iain Baker
I live right there! When them fireworks kicked off on Saturday night, they scared the bejesus out of me. So pretty! But lasted for less than a minute :( The spotlights and sparkles treatment on Friday was lovely, too. I could happily fall asleep watching it every night, provided none of the lasers shoot into my eyes.
- Steven Bailey
Ian, when you said you had your loft renovated, i thought you were going to say it now rotates. :)
- Simon Wicks
Simon, I tried, but couldn't get it past the local planners :(
- Iain Baker
Though the style of Sol's work is greatly influenced by a combination of manga, folk-art, vintage illustration and modern design, she remains a self taught artist. She has dedicated many years of her life mixing pigments and mediums to achieve a unique color palette of subtly muted tones. The artist works intuitively from the beginning to end of each piece, with the intent that each painting's theme or message can be interpreted subjectively. Within these delicate works, you may often find whimsical landscapes populated with exotic plants, animals and females... Amongst the expressions of each character are notions of peaceful reflection and a sense of companionship. Amy Sol spent her childhood years in Korea, and then moved to Las Vegas, NV where she currently lives and works.
- Emma
Yeah right, like I actually know the words to the theme from Smallville. I'm just glad I didn't say the theme to Mr. Belvedere or I'd really be screwed!
- Mark Wilson
I know the words! I totally love that song . . . but I'll settle for Mr. Belvedere. Let's go . . . put your video where your mouth . . . errrr . . . just make a damn video
- Lindsey is Fierce!
I'd love to help but boring can't really help boredom.
- ·[▪_▪]·
I've been fascinated with sunroofs since I was a little kid (cause my parents always bought cars that never had them). This one is technically impressive; love the integration into the rear and how it segues into the rear of the car. Someday, Derrick. Someday.
- Derrick
@Derrick +100 (I Can Haz - Well I can Dreamz)
- Lynne d Johnson
Yeah, so totally saw a new Carrera today. Wasn't a Targa, but the tres cool LED lights beneath the headlamps gave it away as a 2009. I was more excited about seeing the car than meeting Zach Snyder last week. DAMN YOU SEXY PORSCHES.
- Derrick
nice. wouldn't turn it down if given to me... but I'm a Mercedes man...
- T. Brent, technopeasant
How do you like those Mercedes SUV's Brent?
- Amani
I used to really like Mercedes. I think they've turned into German Buicks, though. But the first 500E Hammer? Wow, I fell in love with cars when that was released in what, 1986?
- Derrick
I am so. Exactly. In the same place right now. I just wish I had a little bit of something salty to nibble with my remaining Zero. After this break I'm about to just drink it anyway -_-
- Kamilah Gill
They usually have Cherry Coke Zero too, but they were out today. And I rarely drink soda, so this is kind of a treat, although I would kick puppies for a nap. o_O
- Derrick
Thanks everyone. I couldn't have asked for a better turnout. The space was awesome, had some FF love from Jason Toney, Melissa, Anna Lynn, and a surprise visit from Anna Haro! But seriously, you were all there in spirit.
- Derrick
I still need to figure out what order I want them to be presented, but that can wait. I'm watching football and drinking ginger ale. No pants, of course.
- Derrick
pants off, dance off. take it easy, hon. you'll figure it out soon enough
- Melissa
... Soooo I take it this one is your's...? ;)
- Brandon
Oh yes, *smiles* you don't get your hands on this one, EVER!! ;p lol ~ but, I wouldn't be so cruel as to not let you visit, just don't drop any cookies, hot cocoa, tiramisu or red wine on that sofa! ;)))
- Emma
How about Flaming Hot Cheetos... on the couch? ;p
- Brandon
*makes note ~ always have stain remover on hand when B, comes to visit* ;p
- Emma
Trying to be strong, but I have to drive by on my way home. ZOMG. O_O
- Derrick
On my way to bed I see this. Damn you Derrick! I won't be able to sleep now, with my stomach growling for burgernom. Damn you Derrick!
- Rasmus Lauridsen
Just ate it ;p (was really similar, came from another restaurant though, would love to do it again)
- ElijahBailey-Zu of FF <0,
Have you tried the grilled cheese animal style? Got addicted when I gave up beef. Makes me feel *slightly* less guilty about eating it.
- Jaclyn
You can get your fries animal style as well
- Christine
That REALLY looks good! Dang! Now I'm hungry!
- Beau Liening
Every time I see this I get hungry for a cheeseburger. This is going to kill me if I don't hide it soon.
- Sparky, a big deal
WANTWANTWANT. WHY won't In N Out come to NC???
- Ayşe E.
NC? they won't even come to Oregon or Washington, and we're on the same damn coast. but they did go to Vegas and Arizona, so I have hope...
- Bren, Photophobe
Bren, if they come near you, please leave comment cards saying they need to head to NC! ;)
- Ayşe E.
Jeez honey! There's only so much time in a day for working out!!! ;p awww...who cares? Let's just add it to the THE LIST, have fun making it, and enjoy the hell out of them! :D yeah? :* <333
- Live4Emma (L4S)
from iPhone
A self-portrait of Andy Warhol that sat in a closet for more than 40 years will be auctioned in New York next month. The late artist gave the piece to Cathy Naso, a receptionist at his Factory studio, in 1967. She displayed the work briefly, then stored it in a cupboard. Inscribed by Warhol, it is expected to fetch at least $1m (£604,576) when it is sold at Sotheby's on 11 November. "I would love to keep it forever, but it really belongs to the art world," Naso told the New York Times. "I've treasured it, and I want whoever ends up owning it to treasure it too."
- Emma
from Bookmarklet
"Tracy Morgan: Nudity enthusiast. Diabetic. Published author. Yes, you read that right. The revelations in the 30 Rock star’s new book, I Am the New Black, range from the tragic (his father died of AIDS, he’s been estranged from his mother for years) to the ridiculous (“out-of-control Tracy” is nicknamed Chico Divine) to the downright predictable (“Everywhere I go there are no shortage of women I’d like to get pregnant”). Intrigued, GQ scaled Mount Crazy to worship at the feet of the most anarchic voice on television—and to learn how his comedy is like a turkey, what Lorne Michaels has in common with Mike Tyson’s trainer, and the virtues of audiences at Benihana."
- Derrick
from Bookmarklet
I LUVS dem! There's a brand out here that does big ones with pecans and extra-thich caramel.
- MaryB, BrandingBroadOfFF
NO! I hate those things! They're going to shatter my teeth!
- Akiva Moskovitz
I'll admit, I'm not a huge fan of fruit and chocolate (there are a few exceptions). And, if I want a caramel apple, I'd rather it be a good apple with fresh caramel and nothing else.
- Katy S
Free caramel apples?! See, today WAS a better day. :-)
- Jason Huebel
I brought the four-pak home (seriously, no takers?) and planning to give them to the roomie to take to her high school students. I dare say those AP English kids won't pass them up.
- Derrick
WAIT A MINUTE!!! Your roommate is in a position to influence young minds???????
- Katy S
"This astonishing 18ft drawing of the world’s most famous skyline was created by autistic artist Stephen Wiltshire after he spent just 20 minutes in a helicopter gazing at the panorama. The unbelievably intricate picture was drawn at Brooklyn’s prestigious Pratt Institute from Stephen’s memory, with details of every building sketched in to scale. Landmarks including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building can be seen towering above smaller buildings after just three days in his spellbinding creation."
- Emma
from Bookmarklet
With the ability to pilot a motorized paraglider, photographer George Steinmetz captures breathtaking shots of the Earth below. This experimental aircraft enables him to capture unique images of the world, inaccessible by traditional aircraft and most other modes of transportation.
- Emma
In the red picture (#7 from the top) I see something that looks like the shadow of a plane.
- Eivind