Round-up and open thread
by Jolene Tan // 13 August 2012, 10:00
Sorry. It is, indeed, Monday. But at least that means you get another link round-up and open thread. As always, linking does not imply endorsement, and there may be disturbing content on some of these sites.
Do post anything we've missed in the comments!
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Louise McCudden // Posted 13 August 2012 at 14:18
Re the Gabby Douglas thing, I would just like to recommend following @GraceisHuman on twitter who has been tweeting and writing some really interesting stuff on that subject (and many others).
Philippa Willitts // Posted 15 August 2012 at 20:40
A nice positive update - Royal Mail have (finally!) agreed to make stamps of Paralympians too.