| 2001: destination space The Tech, an innovative technology museum in San Jose, California, offers a double-edged tribute to Stanley Kubrick's monolithic science-fiction film. Showcasing the intersection of science and art, the museum's physical exhibit has been translated into four main parts: Fact and Fiction -- showing the advances that 2001: A Space Odyssey anticipated and which have come to pass; The Art of Robert McCall -- paintings by and an interview with the renowned illustrator; Visionary Voices -- Q & A with scholars whose work was affected by Kubrick's film; and finally, Learning Resources -- challenges for students and links to an astronomical amount of information on 2001 and our future in space. |
| NOOFLAT Following in the proud tradition of Noodlebox, Superbad, and SodaConstructor, NOOFLAT is a tremendous waste of time. This cheeky portfolio of Flash-enhanced graphics features dozens of vaguely organic shapes and objects that respond in various ways to the clicking of your mouse. Spin the bulbous DNA-looking thing faster! Stretch the bendy pipecleaner-doohicky tighter! Scatter the swarm of marauding polka dots farther! You get the general idea. And if you still haven't incinerated the remainder of your work day, check out the links page. |
| Rainforestweb.org Rainforests are a necessity of life. Without them we wouldn't have enough air to breathe. They are home to medicinal plants, endangered animals, and indigenous peoples the world over. Yet deforestation is rampant, and, in many instances the damage is staggering. Rainforestweb.org bills itself as a rainforest portal with links to hotbed regions and issues, as well as successful preservation campaigns and spotlights on local heroes. It also provides information on how you can help protect the environment in your community. In a closed ecosystem of finite natural resources, a little activism on behalf of trees can go a long way. |
| EGG The Arts Show PBS presents the online companion to Egg, the arts show, a new TV series about people making art across America. Through streaming video and audio clips, slide shows, interviews, and more, eggsite urges visitors to make the arts an important part of their lives. Don't miss the See and Do USA section, a database of art happenings across the nation -- just type in your location and the type of art you would like to see, and the database will point you in the right direction. If you're looking to expand your appreciation for the art world, take a crack at EGG. |
| Last Plane to Jakarta John Darnielle, a ridiculously gifted music critic and singer/songwriter (check out the Mountain Goats), presents the online companion to his music zine, Last Plane to Jakarta. Mr. Darnielle is a confirmed eclectic: "I like things that are sui generis -- just completely and unambiguously themselves. I am a fan of anything that comes in a limited edition of one." Hence the trenchant piece on the Thai girl group Zaza, musings on Swedish death metal bands, and an impassioned lament for the decline of MTV2. And here's the cool part -- it's not necessary to have heard the music to enjoy the writing. Honest! |
| Labor Arts Labor Arts claims to be a work in progress, which is appropriate considering the site's focus -- an examination of the "cultural and artistic history of working people." Presenting images of demonstrations, strikes, and laborers at work, the site uses photography and drawings to dig into the lives of America's union workers. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives looks at 100 years of labor in New York City, offering an amazing glimpse into the culture of solidarity. The site features permanent collections and also rotates exhibits, so check back and learn about our nation's labor movement from a different perspective. |
| Men Who Look Like Kenny Rogers This one's fairly self-explanatory -- lots and lots of photographs of men who look like Kenny Rogers. Jaimie Muehlhausen explains: "You see them at the mall, the state fair, restaurants, even at the new car lot. They look like Kenny Rogers and sometimes it's downright spooky. Sometimes it's spooky for the right reasons and sometimes for all the wrong reasons." Check out the amateur file, the impersonator collection, the celebrity portfolio, or the Kenny of the Month. Browse the suggestions of good places to spot men who look like Kenny Rogers, or go ahead and pick up tips on how to look like Kenny Rogers yourself. |
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