Yearly Archives: 2011

August 16, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The World’s Largest LAN Party

Picture of the Day: The World's Largest LAN Party

THE WORLD’S LARGEST LAN PARTY Photograph by PETRI HANNINEN BLOMBERG Photograph by PETRI HANNINEN BLOMBERG Photograph by JIMMY SJUNFORS DreamHack is a LAN party, a local area network gathering with demo competitions, gaming competitions and more. It’s arranged twice annually at the Elmia exhibition centre in Jönköping, Sweden and also twice a…

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August 16, 2011 at 9:05 am

Gripping Black and White Portraits of the Homeless by Lee Jeffries

Gripping Black and White Portraits of the Homeless by Lee Jeffries

Photograph by LEE JEFFRIES Lee Jeffries career began as a sports photographer, capturing the beautiful game of football in Manchester. Then a chance meeting with a homeless woman living in the streets of London changed his life forever. He has since dedicated himself to capturing gripping portraits of the disenfranchised. Shooting exclusively in black…

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August 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Cute Overload

Picture of the Day: Cute Overload

CUTE OVERLOAD Photograph by BEWILDA BEAST Could Otters be any cuter? I mean come on! Give other animals a chance… BewildaBeast @ RedBubble via Reddit

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August 15, 2011 at 9:05 am

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the World’s Largest Bird

10 Things You Didn't Know About the World's Largest Bird

Photograph by A. KNIESEL Who knew the Ostrich was such a notable record-holder in the Animal Kingdom? Not only is it the world’s largest bird; it also lays the largest eggs [of any bird] and is the fastest two-legged animal on land (sorry Usain Bolt)! Here are 10 things you might not have known…

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August 14, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Miyajima Torii – Japan’s Floating Gate

Picture of the Day: Miyajima Torii - Japan's Floating Gate

MIYAJIMA TORII – JAPAN’S FLOATING GATE Photograph by MYSTIC SPIRITS Miyajima Torii is the famous floating gate to the sacred Itsukushima Shrine. It is known as one of the ‘Three Views of Japan’. The gate of the Itsukushima Shrine (an UNESCO World Heritage Site) is one of Japan’s most popular tourist attractions,…

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August 13, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: My Name is Inigo Montoya

Picture of the Day: My Name is Inigo Montoya

MY NAME IS INIGO MONTOYA Artwork by rakkadeer You killed my father. Prepare to die. rakkadear @ Etsy via Reddit

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August 13, 2011 at 11:04 am

The Most Awkward Time of the Year [Comic Strip]

The Most Awkward Time of the Year [Comic Strip]

COMIC BY RYAN SELVY @ RYANSELVY.TUMBLR.COM

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August 12, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Friday Shirk Report – Volume 122

The Friday Shirk Report - Volume 122

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find the 20 funniest images, 10 most interesting articles, and 5 most viral videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! *For those that prefer the links open in a new tab/window, try holding the CTRL key whilst clicking a link with your mouse Stay…

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August 11, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Simon Says

Picture of the Day: Simon Says

SIMON SAYS Photograph by DEEMWUN Photographer’s Description: The LSO (Landing Safety Officer) tells the landing CH-53 helicopter pilot to hover by spreading his arms horizontally. He can then direct the helo into position befor telling it to set down by lowering his arms. LSO = Marine Corps Gunnery-Sergeant Cassanova Helicopter = German…

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August 11, 2011 at 9:05 am

35 Gorgeous Vineyards Around the World

35 Gorgeous Vineyards Around the World

Los Alamos Vineyards, Santa Barbara – Photograph by CHUCK ABBE Wine making is a true art form with practitioners all over the world. The vineyards from which our wines derive are some of the most beautiful landscapes around the globe. From the Old World vineyards of Europe like Italy and France; to the…

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