May 20, 2009

Hump Day Headlines – May 20, 2009

Every Wednesday you will find links and top-line summaries of current events around the globe. 68 Mafia Suspects Arrested in Italy [BBC] – Italian police have arrested 68 suspected members of the Naples mafia, the Camorra, in the latest operation against the organized crime group – The raids follow the arrest in Spain this past [...]

May 19, 2009

Star Gazing: The Darkest Skies in North America

Star Gazing: The Darkest Skies in North America

To really observe the stars the sky must be dark. Above the Davis Mountains of West Texas, you will find the darkest skies in North America. Which is why for the last 32 years, the annual Texas Star Party has gathered here to look up and gaze in wonder at the beauty of the cosmos. [...]

May 17, 2009

The Habitat ’67 Residences by Moshe Safdie – Montreal, Canada

The Habitat ’67 Residences by Moshe Safdie – Montreal, Canada

Designed by Moshe Safdie for the 1967 World’s Fair (Expo ’67), Habitat 67 served as the temporary residence for many of the world’s visiting dignitaries. Expo ’67 has been widely regarded as the most successful World’s Fair of the 20th century, with over 50 million visitors and 62 nations participating. The Habitat project began as [...]

May 16, 2009

Ninja Rocks – small size BIG IMPACT

Ninja Rocks are cost-effective, easy to obtain, and extremely effective tools for burglars looking to steal any property protected by tempered glass. The most common targets are car windows (less the windshield), which are tempered because if broken, the glass will shatter into small fragments instead of sharp shards that can cause serious bodily harm. [...]

May 15, 2009

The Friday Shirk Report – May 15, 2009 | Volume 5

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 25 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! 25 IMAGES – What up now son? This is how we do. – Emo pigeon – Manatee Ramirez – The condo on the right is ridiculous. Every unit has a pool. [...]

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