ADVENTURES OF THE WEEK

June 15, 2008

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ANTIQUE SPECTACLES

An "On-Line Museum and Encyclopedia of Vision Aids",
the site gives viewers a concise look back
at the history of spectacles and other sight-enhancing inventions.

Browse through the site's gallery, which is filled with
almost 4,000 images of beautiful antique spectacles,
magnifying glasses, water lenses, telescopes, monocles,
lorgnettes and other vision aids. Be sure to read
"The Developmental History of Spectacles", which traces the
evolution of eye glasses over the past 730 years and
gives readers a deeper appreciation for vision aids and the
profound impact they have had on mankind.

ANTIQUE SPECTACLES

RECIPEZAAR

Welcome to "Recipezaar", a deliciously fun website filled
to the lid with literally thousands of
recipes. A labor of love started by three self-described
geeks from Seattle, Washington, the site aims to
take the hassle out of making good food while
allowing people from all over the world to
share their favorite recipes.

RECIPEZAAR

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DISEASES OF THE MND

Psychology and Psychiatry are the most popular means
today for individuals in America to address
mental health problems. This fascinating website
explores the Pre-20th Century origins of Psychiatry in the
United States, dating as far back as 1752.

"Diseases of the Mind:
Highlights of American Psychiatry through 1900"
offers interesting insight into the historical roots of
the field of mental health, long before doctors
like Freud and Jung were household names.
Browse through the various sections of the site and read
about early psychiatric hospitals and asylums,
19th Century psychiatric debates, and the life of
Benjamin Rush, who is considered to be
"the father of American Psychiatry."

DISEASES OF THE MIND

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HISTORY OF CAR LOGOS

Car lovers and history buffs will enjoy this cool article,
which reveals the evolution of popular car logos.
Highlights include an explanation of the
four rings in the Audi logo, the fascinating stories
behind Fiat, Peugeot, and other foreign
automobile manufacturers, as well as the meaning
of "Mitsubishi".

HISTORY OF CAR LOGOS

SNEAKERS

While some people may think sneakers occupy the lowest
rung on the ladder of fashionable footwear, they
are an object of love, obsession, and adoration
for many boys, girls, and nostalgic grown-ups.
"Charlie's Sneaker Pages" is a no-frills tribute
site to the sacred sneaker, filled with
tons of shoe-related information to warm your
old vintage soles.

Visitors to the website will learn about the evolution of
sneakers from functional footwear to cultural icon,
a glossary of the various types of sneaker,
as well as facts and pictures about both popular and
esoteric brands.

SNEAKERS