September 14, 2009 at 9:09 am

Nike Shoes Made of Junk, Become Art

Nike Shoes Made of Junk, Become Art

“One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure” – English proverb Gabriel Dishaw lives by these words. Taking found objects from old discarded computers and machines, he reassembles various parts to create fantastic sculptures and works of art. In this series, Gabriel…

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September 13, 2009 at 5:55 am

A Tongue Eating Parasite That Becomes The Fish’s Tongue

A Tongue Eating Parasite That Becomes The Fish's Tongue

Photograph by Matthew R. Gilligan Certainly one of the more disgusting species I’ve come across, the Cymothoa exigua or Tongue eating louse (louse being singular form of ‘lice’) is a parasitic crustacean that typically grows to 3 or 4 cm in length (1 in – 1.6 in). The parasite attaches itself at the base…

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September 11, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Friday Shirk Report – September 11, 2009 | Volume 22

The Friday Shirk Report - September 11, 2009 | Volume 22

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 – Oh Hai! – Hi-res heckler @ Obama speech – Ingenuity will save humanity – Three times the fail – What evil lurks… – The Best Review of Will…

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September 10, 2009 at 8:42 am

What Does A $72.7 Million Luxury Property Look Like?

What Does A $72.7 Million Luxury Property Look Like?

Listed on Sotheby’s International Realty for a cool $50 million Euros, Cielo de Bonaire is without doubt one of the premier luxury properties in Majorca (Mallorca), Spain (or the entire Mediterranean for that matter!). View Larger Map Majorca…

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September 8, 2009 at 8:58 am

BMW Unveils Stunning Hybrid Concept Car

BMW Unveils Stunning Hybrid Concept Car

On July 29, 2009, BMW announced that they would exit Formula 1 at the end of the 2009 season. Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG explained: “Premium will increasingly be defined in terms…

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September 7, 2009 at 4:23 am

Get Your Hands Dirty: Poster Requires Ink To Reveal Message

Get Your Hands Dirty: Poster Requires Ink To Reveal Message

This is a brilliant concept from Brooklyn-based designer Roland Tiangco. Not only is this piece highly interactive, but the interactive element itself compliments the message beautifully. According to Roland, this is the first in an upcoming series of posters so we`ll be sure to monitor his progress and keep you updated! …

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September 4, 2009 at 7:11 am

The Friday Shirk Report – September 4, 2009 | Volume 21

The Friday Shirk Report - September 4, 2009 | Volume 21

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 – Damn Paparazzi! Give me space! – Politics is serious business – If I had a cell phone I wouldn’t need you – It’s been a long week –…

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September 1, 2009 at 8:21 am

The Best Dressed Politician in the World

The Best Dressed Politician in the World

Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi aka Colonel Gaddafi aka Brothery Leader and Guide of the Revolution has been the de facto leader of Libya since a coup in 1969. He is the third longest-serving head of state in the world today. He also has really fancy outfits that are pretty awesome. Take a photo…

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August 31, 2009 at 7:59 am

An Elegant Solution To A Long And Narrow Space

An Elegant Solution To A Long And Narrow Space

Certainly the most stunning 1-bedroom place I’ve come across; the residence at 55 Blair Road in Singapore is a beautiful solution to the design challenges of a long and narrow space. …

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August 30, 2009 at 8:08 am

What Does Music Look Like? Audio-Visual Bliss

What Does Music Look Like? Audio-Visual Bliss

When visuals and audio compliment each other, good tings happen. Here we experience another fan-made video that has been so well received, the artist has actually made it their official music video! Artist: Ólafur Arnalds Song: Ljósið Album: Found Songs Director: Esteban Diácono Toolbox Software: Adobe After Effects Plugin: Trapcode Particular v2. and Trapcode SoundKeys…

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