Author: twistedsifter

December 10, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Entire Universe in the Palm of your Hand

The Entire Universe in the Palm of your Hand

To22 created something nearly perfect. A continuous ring, delicately proportioned, beautifully polished and seemingly flawless. There is only one tiny imperfection. A speck, no larger than a piece of dust. At a glance, it is barely noticeable. Upon close examination, it appears intentional and more clearly defined. Only magnification reveals the actual object…

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December 9, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – December 9, 2009

Picture of the Day - December 9, 2009

RIP EDDIE AIKAU Quicksilver’s Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau aka ‘The Eddie’ is named for the North Shore’s first lifeguard and legendary surfer, who was lost at sea in 1978. It’s one of the most rare, exclusive surfing contests in the world, occurring only when the waves in Oahu’s Waimea Bay exceed…

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December 8, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – December 8, 2009

Picture of the Day - December 8, 2009

WHEN YOU’RE THIS EXTREME. YOU’RE ‘EXREME’ via Your Tattoo Sucks Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL PREVIOUS ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’

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December 8, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Croatia

The Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Croatia

Photograph by Jack Brauer All of the Croatian people I have met through my years have always talked about the natural beauty of their homeland. I always nodded in agreement because it struck me that most people shared the same sentiment, regardless of their origin. This says to me, that natural beauty and splendor…

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December 7, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – December 7, 2009

Picture of the Day - December 7, 2009

“I DIDN’T DO IT” – BART SIMPSON alternative headline: “Did I do thaaaaaaaaaat” – Steven Urkel via J L T on Flickr Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL PREVIOUS ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’

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December 7, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Man Behind the Fantasy

The Man Behind the Fantasy

In countless films like The Bourne Identity, Mission Impossible 3 and Mr & Mrs Smith, where the characters have the coolest gadgets and most ridiculous technology, lies the imagination of one very creative person, Mark Coleran. Mark is an extremely gifted visual designer responsible for creating the fantastical user interfaces (i.e., cool looking computer systems,…

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December 6, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – December 6, 2009

Picture of the Day - December 6, 2009

SOMEWHERE A SHARK IS HAVING FISHBALLS FOR DINNER TONIGHT A giant ball of horse mackerel via The Daily Mail Every day at 5 pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL PREVIOUS ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’

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December 5, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – December 5, 2009

Picture of the Day - December 5, 2009

TAKE A SEAT OVER THERE The Abandoned Crystal Ballroom on the top floor of the King Edward Hotel in Toronto Urban Explorer Affan explains: The floor is locked off from anyone. I had to go to the highest floor possible with the elevators and then use the stairs to climb up higher. The whole floor…

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December 4, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – December 4, 2009

Picture of the Day - December 4, 2009

KNOW THY SURROUNDINGS Every day at 5 pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL PREVIOUS ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’

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December 4, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Friday Shirk Report – December 4, 2009 | Volume 34

The Friday Shirk Report - December 4, 2009 | Volume 34

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 20 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! *For those that prefer the links open in a new tab/window, try holding the CTRL whilst clicking a link with your mouse 20 IMAGES – Good technique. 7/10 – If life…

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