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August 31, 2010 at 9:05 am

Mr. Hermann’s Opus: The Glass Pavilion in Montecito, California

Mr. Hermann's Opus: The Glass Pavilion in Montecito, California

“This house is my opus. It’s my greatest achievement of a 20-year career” – Steve Hermann Set within a 3.5 acre estate of oak groves, the Glass Pavilion in Montecito, California envelops you in the natural beauty of its surroundings. There is so much glass, that if you are the ‘stone-throwing’ type, you probably shouldn’t…

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August 30, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – August 30, 2010

Picture of the Day - August 30, 2010

YOU MUST NEVER HESITATE Photograph by Kutlu “He who hesitates is lost” – English Proverb via Kutlu on 1x Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’ GET FEATURED! SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH FOR THE PICTURE OF THE DAY!

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August 29, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – August 29, 2010

Picture of the Day - August 29, 2010

TOY SOLDIERS “Soldier Puppets” by street artist Blu, in Warsaw, Poland. I love the larger-than-life feel of this piece. It’s just so damn big and awesome! Using the window as the soldier’s mouth on the left was a nice touch 🙂 via Wooster Collective Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of…

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August 28, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – The Crown Jewel

Picture of the Day - The Crown Jewel

THE CROWN JEWEL Photograph by Cajun Box The crown jewel of the Princess Cruises Fleet, the Crown Princess, beautifully captured by Cajun Bob on Flickr. Actual crown jewels are jewels or artifacts of the reigning royal family of their respective country. They belong to monarchs and are passed to the next sovereign to symbolize the…

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August 28, 2010 at 10:30 am

Science [Comic Strip]

Science [Comic Strip]

Comic by S.M.B.C CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL SATURDAY STRIPS

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August 26, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – August 26, 2010

Picture of the Day - August 26, 2010

THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Photograph by Shanz Photography Shot taken by Shanavas Kanhikoth from Pine Forest, near Vagamon in Kerala, India. Camera : Nikon D300S Lens : Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 Exposure :1/50 sec Aperture : f/9.0 Focal Length : 11 mm ISO Speed : 800 Exposure Bias : -1 EV Flash : No Flash via…

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August 25, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – Presidential Pwnage

Picture of the Day - Presidential Pwnage

PRESIDENTIAL PWNAGE Photograph by Pete Souzza President Barack Obama puts his toe on the scale as Trip Director Marvin Nicholson tries to weigh himself during a hold in the volleyball locker room at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, Aug. 9, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) via The White House on…

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August 24, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – August 24, 2010

Picture of the Day - August 24, 2010

TAKE A SEAT Photograph by Emily Harriet Stunning view from the top of a large hill in Pateley Bridge. A small market town in Nidderdale in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, on the River Nidd. via Emily Harriet on Flickr Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day…

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August 24, 2010 at 9:05 am

15 Incredible Libraries Around the World

15 Incredible Libraries Around the World

Moldova National Library – Photograph by Daniel Zollinger These pillars of higher learning are also home to some of the world’s most incredible architecture. Below is a small collection of stunning libraries around the globe. From the historical to the modern, these centres of knowledge and learning also preserve the history and culture of…

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August 23, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – August 23, 2010

Picture of the Day - August 23, 2010

I DO Great idea that really captures one of the most precious moments in a couple’s life 🙂 via Reddit Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’ GET FEATURED! SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH FOR THE PICTURE OF THE DAY!

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