| November 13, 2004 |
Building With Books
What  does a bibliophile's ideal bedroom look like? It's filled with books, of course. But these books aren't just stuffed in bookcases and piled on the floor, they're the building blocks of the furnishings. Taking a novel approach to building furniture, these MIT artists constructed every stick of furniture in this bedroom using old, discarded, and donated books. From the rocking chair -- made from 98 outdated MIT staff directories -- to the curving bench built from 27 volumes of "Communications of the Association of Computing Machinery" (this is MIT, after all). The surprisingly comfortable bed and its pillow, sheet, and quilt supply both reading and sleeping material. This room was made for book lovers, no matter what their taste in reading -- or building -- material. (in Design Arts) |
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| November 12, 2004 |
Bata Shoe Museum
Next  time you find yourself limping at the end of the day and cursing your Manolos or Jimmys, take a virtual step into the Bata Shoe Museum to see how much worse it could have been. The museum's online collections chronicle the evolution of sandals, slippers, clogs, and boots from around the world over the past 4500 years. Check out the predecessors of super-trendy Ugg boots in the Circumpolar group, Syrian kabkabs with mother-of-pearl inlay in the Ethnologial collection, or Elton John's silver and red platforms in the Walk of Fame. Think you know a thing or two about shoes through the ages? The fun facts quiz will help determine if you're a true Imelda-in-training. (in Fashion > Footwear) |
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| November 11, 2004 |
Thank You Veterans
Veterans  Day honors American men and women in uniform for their patriotic service and sacrifice to defend our nation and our freedom. You can show your support and gratitude by sending an e-card to a veteran or service member. Discover Veterans Day posters and essays that express children's patriotism, pride, and gratitude. Read about communities that promote civic duty and respect for veterans. Then see how you can help youngsters appreciate the meaning of this national holiday and raise their awareness of issues surrounding disabilities. This site is provided by Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), an organization advocating for the special needs of disabled vets. A veteran or service member is waiting... (in Holidays and Observances) |
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| November 10, 2004 |
SauerkrautRecipes.com
In  the competitive culture of condiments, sauerkraut has been overlooked far too long. This site is determined to correct the injustice. Visitors who think this is a mere tongue-in-cheek look at the cabbage-esque concoction will happily discover dozens of recipes for everything from "classic kraut balls" to "kraut quiche." Those looking to take the show on the road should look over the schedule of upcoming festivals. Needless to say, these guys are hardcore. There's also a series of message boards to chat about kraut, but it's the wide array of recipes that really makes this site a standout. Who knew you could add sauerkraut to chocolate cake? Certainly not us, but then again, we haven't actually tasted it... (in Food & Drink) |
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| November 9, 2004 |
Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers
The  Red Sox win the World Series, and for many Bosox fans, the world has become a better place. Sports shape our culture, both on and off the field. More than that, sports can shatter barriers -- physical, social, psychological, racial, cultural -- and change the way we think about our world. This exhibit portrays athletes from more than a dozen sports, from the groundbreakers to the miracle-makers, and shows how they touched us with their personal and professional feats. There were those who re-defined their games, and some who championed causes. A select few were larger than life. And then there were those who simply inspired us. (in Sports) |
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| November 8, 2004 |
Project Foil
So,  these three dudes are sitting around their dorm room, facing four days with nothing to do. They're bored. When suddenly, it hits them. The perfect project to pull them out of their ennui -- cover their roommates' room with foil. They would wrap everything -- from the furniture to the teensiest items on it, under it, and over it. The ceiling, walls, even one victim's guitars and guitar picks were encased in the shiny stuff. A mere 1500 square feet of aluminum foil and four days later, the dedicated trio of students completed the task. In meticulously chronicling Project Foil, Sam Holton shows us the focus, hard work, and creativity that epitomize students in America's institutions of higher learning. Their parents must be so proud. (in Humor) |
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