The Sole

Beef jerky underwear, gun-controlled lamps, Frank Lloyd Wright's doghouse and more in our look at the web this week

In a great showing of ingenuity and consideration, recently Nike unveiled the Sole, a shoe designed specifically for prosthetic legs. Working with Össur, the leading brand for prosthetic running blades, Nike developed an attachable tread that will allow triathletes like Sarah Reinertsen to compete at a higher level.

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Beef jerky underwear, gun-controlled lamps, Frank Lloyd Wright's doghouse and more in our look at the web this week

1. Trash Beetle Indian artist Haribaabu Naatesan promotes VW’s eco-awareness campaign by reconstructing the iconic Beetle entirely from salvaged refuse. The “Think Blue Beetle” is created from 2,805 bits of detritus collected by VW in various cleanup drives. 2. DIY Beef Jerky Underwear Throw those gag edible undies aside and prepare yourself for some unmentionables that will really satisfy your hunger. A great project for …

Superbowl 2012 Adverts

Beef jerky underwear, gun-controlled lamps, Frank Lloyd Wright's doghouse and more in our look at the web this week

Every year millions of people tune in to the Superbowl to watch two of America’s greatest football teams battle it out on the field. But the biggest competition is likely the vote for best commercial, and at around $3.5 million for 30 seconds of airtime the creative stakes are high. Check out 9 of the most entertaining spots from this year’s game in a round-up …