March 25, 2010 at 8:58 am

Living Lobby Art: The HP Manilfold by Tronic

Living Lobby Art: The HP Manilfold by Tronic

You walk into an office. You’re greeted by a friendly receptionist who tells you to take a seat. “Person X will be right with you,” they say. You sit down and scan your surroundings. You see some plants, some awards, a few industry-related magazines, maybe today’s paper. End scene. You walk into the HP headquarters…

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March 22, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – March 22, 2010

Picture of the Day - March 22, 2010

THE [COOKIE] DOUGH WARS Artwork by Paco Pomet Internacional. Oil on Canvas. 110 cm x 150 cm (43.3 in x 59 in). 2008 by Paco Pomet. Paco Pomet via Booooooom 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!…

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March 19, 2010 at 8:58 am

The Friday Shirk Report – March 19, 2010 | Volume 49

The Friday Shirk Report - March 19, 2010 | Volume 49

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 key whilst clicking a link with your mouse 20 IMAGES – I see your backflip and…

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March 18, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – March 18, 2010

Picture of the Day - March 18, 2010

DOOR TO THE PAST Photograph by YarnZombie YarnZombie has made curtains out of Kodachrome slides dating from the 50s and early 60s. They were made by drilling holes in the slides using a Dremel tool and connected using aluminum chainmail rings. via YarnZombie on Flickr Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture…

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March 18, 2010 at 8:58 am

Iguazu Falls: 15 Amazing Pictures, 10 Incredible Facts

Iguazu Falls: 15 Amazing Pictures, 10 Incredible Facts

Photograph by Martin St-Amant Whenever I come across images of places like Iguazu Falls, my urge to drop everything and travel this beautiful planet overwhelms my senses. There is so much to experience in this world, it’s a little saddening to know how many people never get to explore the world beyond their immediate…

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March 16, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – March 16, 2010

Picture of the Day - March 16, 2010

WATER CHANGES EVERYTHING Tumblr via FFFFound! 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! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH FOR THE PICTURE OF THE DAY!

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March 16, 2010 at 8:58 am

How to Build a Mansion When the Law Prohibits It

How to Build a Mansion When the Law Prohibits It

THE CHALLENGE What do you do when the outdated building codes of an ancient port town restrict the size of new developments to a mere 75 square meters (807 sq ft)? You ‘explode’ the house. To circumvent this antiquated code, GAD (Global Architectural Developemnt) built several ‘units’ and connected them with glass atria (which is…

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March 15, 2010 at 8:58 am

Vertical Panoramic Photography: 15 Breathtaking Examples

Vertical Panoramic Photography: 15 Breathtaking Examples

When I posted this image of the Notre Dame Cathedral as a ‘Picture of the Day’, I knew I would have to further explore the world of vertical panoramic photography. The effect is achieved by using software to digitally stitch together a series of photos. Outdoor vertical panoramas definitely present additional challenges as lighting can…

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March 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – March 14, 2010

Picture of the Day - March 14, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Photograph by Unknown Not only is today PI day (3/14) but it’s also the birthday of the father of modern physics, Albert Einstein! Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born Swiss-American theoretical physicist, philosopher and author who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and best…

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March 12, 2010 at 8:58 am

The Friday Shirk Report – March 12, 2010 | Volume 48

The Friday Shirk Report - March 12, 2010 | Volume 48

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 key whilst clicking a link with your mouse 20 IMAGES +1 bonus – Oh right a…

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