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As Independence Day looms and the USA gets set to congratulate itself for surviving 1 1
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TOBY . . “treason, September, we wonder just what have the Americans done for us? Here’s the good, the artist and bad and some ugly.
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chooses five their bourbon; even cooler
buildings.
1 Chapel at Notre Dame de l-laute, Ronchamp, France by le Corbusier It's the most emotionally involving and overwhelming space We had the pleasure of experiencing.
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2 Hallfleld Primary School, 29% .‘o London by Denys Lasdun Scandal ' "9w 9 Based on a botanical drawing. An Watergate, 1°/° innovative and fascinating building. Contragate, “ a _ ‘ Blowjobgate: 3 Neu National Galerie, “ODOGY does Berlin, Germany by Mies van it better der Rohe lt exudes a 'Iast of the oeuvre' purity while simultaneously 1 700 being the best skate spot. , ’o o e 4 Apollo Pavilion, Peterlee, Co ‘ c,“ 13% The \ Durham by Victor Pasmore o intern“ \ The oddest and most thought ’ 6\° N0 more
provoking structure I've seen. The Sopranos.
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1 Something to keep you dry In the style stakes Kagools have come tar . . . so pack a rainproof as protection from damp patches.
All your stars and stripes were made in Korea. ferchrissakes
2 Sunglasses They allow you to checx out the talent with discretion till you have found the man/woman/ other of your dreams
3 Water Having your own supply of water is the only way to keep yOur thirst at bay while you battle to the bar for a more efficacious refreshment: like an alcoholic one.
4 A small bag Now rucksacks are usually the thing, but small can be beautiful, boys! Trust me. cos hawkin' a large bag around the site , is so not my idea of fun . . . Like father. like
son; except he
The movies: Lucas'
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was totally amazing. This it; my second time seeing II. loved rt. And I'd go and see it again,
(alloyed It. l()£l(l?; of action. And the special effects are great to watch, But do think that it's; rrtorr: (3l1l()‘,’£ll)l(‘ for a younger audience.
you're tarmlrar wrth the comics you'll realise that the Visuals are really gurte irnpressrye. And It held my attention the whole way through. which I totally didn't expect rt to do.
I thought rt was; really good. But think maybe adults; won't ()ll]()\,’ rt at; much as kids. It's really fun to watch though
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