Jul 31, 2009

The Friday Shirk Report – July 31, 2009 | Volume 16

The Friday Shirk Report – July 31, 2009 | Volume 16

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 20 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! 20 IMAGES – “My President is black | My Santa Clause too | and I’ll be god damned if you pity tha fool” – Jay-Z – The recession. It affects everybody. [...]

Jul 30, 2009

INSANE: yellowBird 3D Video Technology With Full 360 Viewing

Netherlands-based YellowBird (longest corporate URL ever?) has just put out a demo video that shows off their glorious 3D video technology. Sure we’ve seen image technology that lets you pan around, but video? This is next-level. Now DO NOT press play, sit back and enjoy. Hunch forward, grab your mouse and interact. Pretty impressive huh? [...]

Jul 29, 2009

Hump Day Headlines – July 29, 2009

Every Wednesday you will find links and top-line summaries of current events around the globe. India Launches First Nuclear Submarine [BBC] – India has launched its first nuclear-powered submarine, becoming only the sixth country in the world to do so – It was built entirely in India with Russian assistance and a second one is [...]

Jul 28, 2009

Stunning Sand Animation by Kseniya Simonova

This is an absolutely breathtaking performance by Kseniya Simonova on the popular show Ukraine’s Got Talent. The 24-year old artist specializes in sand animation, a style of live performance art. Using a simple light table, Kseniya uses sand to tell her story. The canvas is in a constant state of change as she moves seamlessly [...]

Jul 27, 2009

Waterfront Viewing – America’s Cup Building ‘Veles e Vents’ | Valencia, Spain

The America’s Cup Building ‘Veles e Vents’ (Sails and Winds) and accompanying park were the social focal point for the 2007 America’s Cup – the most famous and prestigious regatta and match race in the sport of sailing. Staged in Europe for the first time in over 150 years, Veles e Vents was the centerpiece [...]

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