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Locus Novus - Locus Novus is a 'synthesis between text and image', an interesting collage of art, literature and technology that will leave visitors wanting more. World Beard and Moustache Championships - The World Beard and Moustache Championships 2003. Representatives from over 100 countries were in attendance, including contestants from as far away as Turkey and The Ukraine. The Art of Portraiture - The rigid but beautiful art of portraiture is honored by an international group of writers at this Colors Magazine website. Contributors offer graceful insight into the time-honored craft of portrait photography,
SHORT TAKES: Sears Catalogue 1971 - Get ready to laugh at the past when you revisit this particular issue of the legendary Sears Catalogue. Strindberg & Helium - Get your RealPlayer ready to enjoy four installments of the animated eccentricity of Strindberg & Helium. <><><><><><><><> Vietnam: Journeys of Body, Mind, and Spirit - A joint exhibition by The American Museum of Natural History in New York City and The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi, 'Vietnam: Journeys of Body, Mind, and Spirit' takes a profound look into the many elements that make up the country's cultural diversity. Backyard Roller Coaster - Why go to a theme park when you can build one yourself? Jeremy Reid, a young engineer from Oklahoma, has done just that by designing and constructing his own personal wooden rollercoaster. For Our "Matchless" Friends - Vintage matchbooks are the most collectable and appreciated remnants of tobacco's heyday. Much more than a smoking accessory, these matchbook covers offer us a glimpse into the American culture they once lit up. Luciferous Logolepsy - Philologists will find themselves spending a lot of time on this site, which contains a list of over nine thousand obscure English words. Nasher Sculpture Center - One of the only institutions in the world dedicated to the study and display of modern sculpture. The official website is a tour of the museum, its awesome collection, its development and its mission.
Terra Fly - TerraFly gives new meaning to the term 'bird's eye view', allowing you to 'fly' online over almost any part of the United States. Sponsored by NASA and the National Science Foundation, this free service gives visitors an amazing perspective from which to view their planet. Mugshots.com - This site lives up to its name with a regularly updated database of unique criminal mugshots from all over the country. Paul Neave - This is a great personal site created by a very intelligent, very funny individual named Paul Neave. Paul uses the site as a forum for his 'rants', the targets of which include everything from the new Matrix film to Itunes.
SHORT TAKES: World Stats - Provides an estimated real-time update on the state of the world's population. Also counts a large number of fascinating statistics in important categories such as Food Supply (calories consumed this year), Population (Births today) and Environment (Lightning Strikes). Metric Conversions - This invaluable online tool allows for quick conversions from pounds into kilograms, miles into kilometers and Fahrenheit into Celsius! <><><><><><><><> D.R.U.M. - Wannabee drummers will have a blast putting their virtual sticks to use on Drumline. This online user matrix is a 'play area' that allows you to create and loop your own original drum 'rolls'. Japan at Night - Check out photography Japanese style with this collection of nighttime panoramic images. 1UP - 1UP boasts previews, reviews, news, tips, cheats and any other info one could possibly need on the world of video games. Machinima Film Festival 2003 - This site offers an extensive introduction into the world of Machine Animation, as well as a look at the thirty participants of this year's festival, which was recently hosted by the American Museum of the Moving Image in New York City. Louis Jordan - Music fans will love this official website dedicated to the life and work of Louis Jordan. Changing the Face of Medicine - Changing the Face of Medicine from the National Library of Medicine inspires a new generation of medical pioneers through its exhibition and web site honoring the accomplishments of women in medicine. Who's Who in the Canadian Hinterland - From Environment Canada comes this web partner to the long-running TV series of wildlife vignettes created in the early 1960s as a groundbreaking effort to promote wildlife conservation. Create a NationState - The world has 84,924 nations in 10,077 regions. Visitors get their piece of the action at Create a Nation State, an interactive game where players sign in to create their own nation based on their political ideals.
SHORT TAKES: Monkey Shakespeare Simulator - The myth that if enough monkeys bang away on enough typewriters for enough time, eventually they will create the works of William Shakespeare can be tested by simply leaving this site's page up on your computer whenever you are online, and let the Monkey Shakespeare Simulator do all the hard work for you. Hot Spot Finder - Intel Centrino mobile notebook users can find a technology-verified hotspot among the 10,859 in the US and others world-wide by visiting Intel Hot Spot Finder and entering a street address. <><><><><><><><> Paste Magazine - The online version of the quarterly print magazine that comes packaged with a full-length sampler CD for subscribers for diversity in contemporary music, movies and books. 100 Scariest Movie Scenes of All Time - RetroCrush.com has assembled fresh nightmare material at The 100 Scariest Movie scenes of All Time. Gallery of Missing Masterpieces - From a just-ransomed Cellini sculpture to a Leonardo recently stolen from the Duke of Buccleuch, the Gallery of Missing Masterpieces from The Guardian presents a virtual exhibition of these lost great works. Child's Play - At egmag.com, Electronic Gaming Monthly rounded up nine kids to play games from the late 70s to the mid-80s and recorded their comments in "Child's Play." Ruin Your Computer - At Hardware Analysis.com, the tongue-in-cheek "Expert's Guide To Ruining Your Computer" tells how not to install newly purchased hardware. The Beatles in Rishikesh - A rare photographic portrait of the Beatles pilgrimage to Rishikesh, gateway to the Himalayas, home to ashrams and destination for seekers of classical Indian yoga. The Veggie Table - This free resource offers all kinds of info to vegetarians of all kinds and those simply interested in healthy eating, animal rights or the environment. FilmWise - Test how wise you are about film at Film Wise.com, where trivia quizzes morph into audio and visual puzzlers only the most rabid film fans can solve.
SHORT TAKES: Grover Is Bitter - Viewers were charmed by the irreverence of the endearing Grover, but ZeroBoutique claims a brave exterior hid the insecurities of a monster so unsure of himself he wouldn't watch his own performances. Sound of the Big Bang - Hear audio files of the big hum that can be played on a PC. <><><><><><><><> Statesman or Skatesman - Former U.K. political science student Jason Whiley has collected the replies to a query he posed to over 150 members of Parliament and Lords: "Have you ever been on a skateboard, roller skates, a space hopper, a go-kart, a death slide, a non-motorised scooter; a BMX bike?" Abnormal Design - Graphic design is all over the map these days. The group of portfolios at Abnormal Design.com is a curious collection of organic banners, logos and desktops, dominated by blacks whites and charcoals. Galactic Hunter - The site offers special shopping links to vendors from Amazon to Toys R Us, and Brian's Toy Newsletter hooks up visitors to vintage figures now in stock, including rare vintage French Meccano boxed figures, some going for upwards of $300. Photo Studio - Photographic portraits are on view here from photo portrait studios worldwide: from India's Kuslum Studio in to Chicago's Latina Foto. Football Outsiders - The game plan of Football Outsiders.com is to be the most original football site on the Web, with a daily blog of the best Web NFL articles; others written by fans for fans with a fan's obsession; a twist on fantasy football called the Loser league; and a series of new in-depth statistics not found elsewhere. No Cost Long Distance - Offering free unlimited worldwide phone calls with superior sound quality. Greatest Album Covers Never Made - With a project in which 100 graphic and fine artists were asked to create the definitive album cover of their favorite recording artist, this site resurrects that lost art. Appreciating Bernard Herrmann - Find vast information about Herrmann's career and contributions, which spanned the 1930s to the 1970s, including historical reviews, FAQs, concert and event dates.
SHORT TAKES: Structures Slideshow - A structure slide show; no gimmicks or glitz, just pretty buildings set to music. Operation Slaps - Where users choose a character then defend themselves with X and Z keys and win by making their opponent cross his or her pain threshold on the pain meter. <><><><><><><><> Watch Me Dance - Where the Danceman exposes his bizarre gyrations to web visitors. The Quilt Index - Offers images of quilts and documentary info that can be found in public museums and in library and private collections throughout the U.S.. The Grid Café - Being developed by researchers and software engineers around the world, seeking nearly infinite storage space and computing power to collaborate with distant colleagues safely share resources, data, procedures and results. The President Calling - Three American presidents, Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon, bugged their White House offices and tapped their telephones, leaving behind thousands of secretly recorded conversations. Notorious Portraits - Art's capacity to scandalize and outrage the public is revealed through portraiture of grotesques and horrors, illness and deformity, madmen and superstars. DepicT! Micro Movies - Filmmakers of few words and images, or those who wish to say it fast and simple: a contest for micro-movies under 90 seconds. The Picture of Everything - Five years ago, artist Howard Hallis drew a picture of Spider-Man that grew into The Picture of Everything, a drawing that now includes super heroes to religious figures, space ships to family and friends. Harlem Live - A showcase web publication written and created by teens in Harlem and throughout New York City.
SHORT TAKES: The Amazing Baconizer - With 400,000 items in the database, users can enter ISBN #s, Amazon.com codes or describe two items and see how they're linked by consumer preference. New York Signs - View New York City street signs from 14th Street to 42nd Street at New York City Signs. <><><><><><><><> Word Origins - Search the list of 400 words and phrases whose origins are given on the site because they are especially interesting or because some bit of folklore. Corrosion of Historical Landmarks - ASM Historical Landmarks Designation was established to identify sites that have played a prominent part in the discovery, development and growth of metals and metalworking and later including all engineered materials. Yesterday's Office - Collectors of old office equipment show their valuables, trade, read about and view the treasures other collectors have assembled. Lunch at Noon - Delivers creative recipes to take to the office to make that lunch break really lunch and really a break. Digital Michelangelo Project - A team of faculty, staff and students from Stanford and the University of Washington spent a year in Italy scanning the works of Michelangelo to produce a set of 3D computer models. Career Voyages - Provides information on high-growth, high-demand occupations and the skills and education needed to get those jobs. RetroLounge - A collection of links to the architecture, toys, design, ads, paperbacks, photography, film, music, TV and radio of the good old days. The Tourbus - Where even veteran surfers will learn something new about how to avoid spam, viruses and other Web hazards.
SHORT TAKES: Ask Dog Lady - Dispensing advice to dog owners who feel trapped in a dog relationship. Mr. Picassohead - Simply click on eyes, noses, lips, eyebrows, hair, even an artistic signature and drag it onto the canvas. <><><><><><><><> Prelinger Archives - The archives include films produced by and for US corporations, nonprofit organizations, trade associations, community interest groups and educational institutions and is likely the most complete and varied collection in existence. Metacritic - Whether you're deep in holiday shopping or trying to escape the holidays entirely, visit Metacritic for respected critics' reviews of film, videos, DVDs, music and games. The Joy of Soup - Find recipes for soups from Acorn Squash to Vichyssoise in categories like Real People/Real Soup. Popular Science: Best of 2003 - Popular Science picks the best inventions in gadgetry, aviation, home entertainment, personal health and more at 2003 Best of What's New. Obsessive Consumption - Design student Kate Bingaman suffers from OCD, not Obsessive Compulsive Disorder but a special strain: Obsessive Consumption Disorder. PolarHusky.com - Children and adults alike will get an education and a thrill following Team Arctic Transect 2004 on their six-month journey across the Nunavut territory. Crafty Hipsters - An online forum for anyone who loves the stylish ingenuity of Arts & Crafts and DIY (do it yourself) projects. The Opinion Exchange - If you are an opinionated person that enjoys a lively debate, log on and log in to The Opinion Exchange.
SHORT TAKES: What's Special About This Number? - Mathematicians and numerologists will get a kick out of this site, which is a long list of distinctive facts about every important number between zero and 9,999. OnTheSnow.com Ski Reports - Whether you are skiing in Alaska or Austria you'll get a complete report of local conditions including the amount of new snow, number of open runs, and even lifts that are currently operating. <><><><><><><><> The Symphony: An Interactive Guide - This is a great site for anyone who loves classical music but often feels lost when it comes to understanding the nature, form and history of the symphonies they listen to. NoRelevance - This site admits to an obsession with all things 'obsolete, discarded, forgotten and otherwise passed-over'. Plants in Motion - This great website from the Department of Biology at the Univ. of Indiana, you can actually watch the living movements and growth of plants. Like Television - A virtual warehouse of footage containing films, music videos, television shows, documentaries and just about anything else you've ever seen on the boob tube. Mistletunes - Mistletunes is the ultimate guide to alternative Christmas music, with funky holiday songs from a wide range of genres including Reggae, Rap, Blues, and even Punk. Gamer Dad - If you're a non-gamer parent, he could be your new best friend, reviewing the games you cannot comprehend, much less evaluate, to decide if they are appropriate for your child. Celebrity Prank Phone Calls - High-tech and prank telephone calls merge to give pranksters a warehouse full of celebrity voice impersonators that users can sample and download to make their own celebrity prank phone calls. Best of Modern Humorist - The award-winning comedy Web magazine Modern Humorist assembles its best.
SHORT TAKES: Epicurious Food Dictionary - Saves amateur chefs from having to eat their words with its searchable dictionary of more than 4,000 food terms. TV Bloopers and Mistakes - Presents movie inconsistencies, funny errors in books, any goof that is entertaining, accidental, and appears in a popular medium. <><><><><><><><> Rotten Tomatoes - Find out which films deserve the ticket price before shelling out $8 at Rotten Tomatoes, the pre-theatre destination for over 2.7 million movie-goers and film buffs each month. English Heritage - Uses the nation's top architects, archaeologists and historians to help people understand and appreciate why historic buildings and landscapes matter. The Open Video Project - Collects and offers to the public a repository of digitized video content for digital video, multimedia retrieval, digital library, and other research communities. Geek Culture - Explore the joys of tech and learn about this new culture, its language, customs, poems, villains and heroes. American Notes: Travels in America 1750 - 1920 - Offering 253 published narratives by Americans and foreign visitors. Home Town Locator Gazetteer - Where users simply type in the name of their U.S. home town to receive vast quantities of physical and cultural information about home sweet home. Högaffla Hage - Just point and click on characters to make them move, hear them chatter and see them large, with their vital statistics like height, weight and age as they perform various antics. Brand Name Recipes - Offering recipes from U.S. food producers compiled from the backs of boxes, cans and packages.
SHORT TAKES: Rate My Puppy - Users send photos of their darling best pals for other visitors to rate. Ring Bearers Anonymous - Take the cure at Ring-Bearers Anonymous (RBA), a fellowship of Middle Earth species to help compulsive ring-bearers break this new vicious dependency. <><><><><><><><> Super Seventies - The site creators call the 70s "the overall finest decade for popular music in the past forty years". Automated Domestic Assistant - The world's first fully automated domestic assistant speaks more than 80 languages and comes equipped with accounting software for personal and small business use. Forensic Art - Learn about composite drawings, facial reconstruction, hand-drawn enhancement and computer-generated crime scenes, charts and graphs - all services a forensic artist provides. Current Values of Old Money - To find out how much a specific amount of money in a certain year would be worth now, visit How Much Is That Worth Today?. Luca Gilli - An environmental educator, nature guide, lecturer and author whose career choices as well as his graceful, simple photographs speak to his commitment.
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