Every Wednesday you will find links and top-line summaries of current events around the globe. Thieves in Paris Steal Picasso’s Sketchbook Worth $11 Million [BBC] – A sketchbook of some 32 drawings by Pablo Picasso worth about $11 million USD has been stolen from the Picasso Museum in Paris – The museum contains more than [...]
Jun 9, 2009
“The House with the Grass Roof” – The OUTrial House in Ksiazenice, Poland
Designed by architect Robert Konieczny of KWK Promes, the OUTrial House is the first property I’ve encountered where the roof doubles as an atrium. The catch? It is only accessible through the interior of the house. This allows the [...]
Jun 8, 2009
How Do Humpback Whales Hunt?
While Humpback Whales employ several hunting techniques both individually and as a group (pod), their most dramatic feeding method is surely bubble net feeding. Bur first, let’s look at some quick facts about this incredible mammal. The Humpback Whale – [...]
Jun 5, 2009
The Friday Shirk Report – June 5, 2009 | Volume 8
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 – Counterclockwise swirl – Hey guys. Woah, Big Gulps, huh? All right! Well, see ya later. – Inivislbe Sweet-ass blues guitar solo – Bold statement – Tough economy – [...]
Jun 4, 2009
Living The Life – Ken Block: Co-Founder of DC Shoes and Pro Rally Racer
Name: KEN BLOCK Date of birth: November 21, 1967 Residence: Rancho Santa Fe, California Car: #43 Subaru Impreza WRX STI BUSINESSMAN After creating three successful skateboarding and snowboard entities: Eightball Clothing, Droors Clothing and Blunt Magazine, Ken Block co-founded [...]
