A Video Tour of the International Space Station

Gizmodo.com has posted an HD Video Tour of the International Space Station. Construction of the International Space Station began in 1998 and should be completed by 2011. The space station is currently the largest artificial satellite orbiting the Earth. Space shuttle Endeavour lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on February 8th, carrying a a third connecting module for the space station. This latest mission will mark the 32nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station.

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Redesign of Sidewalk Scaffolding in New York City

Mayor Bloomberg has announced the First Re-Design of Sidewalk Sheds in New York City since the 1950s. An international competition – the “urbanSHED International Design Competition” was held and the winning design was from a 28-year-old student from the University of Pennsylvania. The new “urban umbrella” design aims to improve aesthetics, allow more air and natural light onto the sidewalks, and increase safety. Photos of the design can be seen at streetblog.org.

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Photo courtesy of streetblog.com

Aerial Photos of Snowy Washington DC

A member of the United States Park Police Rescue took aerial photos of Washington DC after the February 6th snow storm. The gallery includes photos of Jefferson Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, and the World War II Memorial, among others. The snow storm set a record with 32.4 inches of snow fell on Washington’s Dulles International Airport over two days, breaking a January 7-8, 1996, record of 23.2 inches.

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Courtesy of myfoxdc.com

Lilith Fair coming to Nashville

Tennessean.com is reporting that the Lilith Fair is coming to Nashville, Tennessee. The Lilith Fair features all female musicians will include Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, Mary J. Blige and Ke$ha along with many others for 2010. Click here to see the full lineup. You can signup for the Lilth Fair newsletter and receive a free MP3 download of “Angel” by Sarah McLauchlan.

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Super Bowl Stadiums: From I to XLIV

Time.com’s sideshow, Super Bowl Stadiums: From I to XLIV which highlights every stadium that has hosted a Super Bowl. Super Bowl 1 which was played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California in 1967. The games resulted in The Green Bay Packers defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10. This year’s Super Bowl will be held at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida.

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Valentine’s Day in Boston

Boston Magazine’s top event picks for singles and couples alike (and haters, too) highlights some of the best events happening on Valentine’s Day. Some of our favorites are:

For romantic dining, check out the Beacon Hill Bistro which has a romantic four-course prix fixe menu, starting at $63 per person. Want to dine on the water? The Spirit of Boston is offering a Valentine’s Cruise starting at $71.90 per person.

Want something different? Try watching Casablanca on the big screen at the Brattle Theatre, which is showing the movie for 2 days only (2/13-2/14).

Open Table also provides a list of dining options in the Boston area.

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The Chrysler Building

Life.com takes a look into the Chrysler Building with historic photos from 1929 to the present. Construction began in 1928 and was finished in 1930. This rapid time-line required workers to build four floors per week. Surprisingly, there were no causalities during construction and the building was the world’s tallest building after its completion. The Chrysler Building held the title as the tallest building in the world for 11 months; the Empire State Building took over the title in 1931. One of the most unique features on the Chrysler building is the art deco “crown”; the building was designed by William Van Alen.

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Photo Courtesy of Life.com

Valentine’s Day in DC

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the Washingtonian put together a list of restaurants with special Valentine’s day menus.  There are plenty of choices, from the budget friendly Bangkok Joe’s which has meals starting at $22 per person to exclusive dining at CityZen in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel which has meals for $150 per person with wine pairings at an additional $100.

Another interesting option is Open Kitchen, which has one of the most creatively titled menus for the occasion. With course names like “Flirtation”, “Seduction”, and “Three Kisses”, the menu is definitely ready for romance. Open Kitchen’s multi-course meal starts at $95 per person.

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New York’s ‘Skinniest House’ Sells for 2 Million Dollars

Yahoo.com reports that New York’s ’skinniest house’ was recently sold for 2.1 million dollars. The house, located in Greenwich Village, is 9.5 feet wide and 30 feet deep, making it the narrowest house in Manhattan. Records from the The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation show that the house was built in 1873 on land that was once an alley way between buildings. The house has 3 floors with a total of about 1,500 square foot of interior space. It was home to several famous people such as John Barrymore and Carry Grant. The NYPost.com has a complete slideshow of the interior and exterior of the building.

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Ford Mustang GT Named As Daytona 500 Pace Car

The Daytona International Speedway has announced the Ford Mustang GT will be the official pace car of the 2010 Daytona 500. This marks the first time in 40 years that a Ford Motor Company car will be pacing the field for the NASCAR season-opening race. The pace car will feature a special Daytona 500 paint scheme, Ford Racing suspension, strut tower brace and mufflers, unique painted wheels, and special interior treatment, including specially branded lit sill plates. The last time a Ford served as pace car for the Daytona 500 was 1970 when a Ford Torino GT convertible led the field to the green flag.

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