June 9, 2009 at 5:55 am

“The House with the Grass Roof” – The OUTrial House in Ksiazenice, Poland

"The House with the Grass Roof" - The OUTrial House in Ksiazenice, Poland

Designed by architect Robert Konieczny of KWK Promes, the OUTrial House is the first property I’ve encountered where the roof doubles as an atrium. The catch? It is only accessible through the interior of the house. This allows the…

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June 8, 2009 at 4:20 am

How Do Humpback Whales Hunt?

How Do Humpback Whales Hunt?

While Humpback Whales employ several hunting techniques both individually and as a group (pod), their most dramatic feeding method is surely bubble net feeding. Bur first, let’s look at some quick facts about this incredible mammal. The Humpback Whale –…

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June 5, 2009 at 4:20 am

The Friday Shirk Report – June 5, 2009 | Volume 8

The Friday Shirk Report - June 5, 2009 | Volume 8

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 25 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! 25 IMAGES – Counterclockwise swirl – Hey guys. Woah, Big Gulps, huh? All right! Well, see ya later. – Inivislbe Sweet-ass blues guitar solo – Bold statement – Tough economy –…

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June 4, 2009 at 5:04 am

Living The Life – Ken Block: Co-Founder of DC Shoes and Pro Rally Racer

Living The Life - Ken Block: Co-Founder of DC Shoes and Pro Rally Racer

Name: KEN BLOCK Date of birth: November 21, 1967 Residence: Rancho Santa Fe, California Car: #43 Subaru Impreza WRX STI BUSINESSMAN After creating three successful skateboarding and snowboard entities: Eightball Clothing, Droors Clothing and Blunt Magazine, Ken Block co-founded…

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May 29, 2009 at 5:25 am

The Friday Shirk Report – May 29, 2009 | Volume 7

The Friday Shirk Report - May 29, 2009 | Volume 7

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 25 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! 25 IMAGES – Stop the Infidels! – You may call me……Mus-tat-che – What’s better than an aqua dump? A midair fuel dump – It’s all about perspective – Contrast is everything…

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May 25, 2009 at 11:34 pm

Living Art: Stunning Aqua Forest Aquariums

Living Art: Stunning Aqua Forest Aquariums

The master, Takashi Amano I recently discovered this thriving sub-culture of aquascaping and have been fixated ever since. Words cannot describe how incredible these living works of art are, thankfully there’s plenty of pictures! The Contest Since 2001, the International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest (IAPLC) has attracted Aquascapers from all over the globe. It is…

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May 23, 2009 at 9:00 am

Pink Floyd – Time (Dark Side of the Moon) | Timeless Tracks

Pink Floyd - Time (Dark Side of the Moon) | Timeless Tracks

There are certain songs I will never outgrow and this will always be one of my favourite tracks of all time. Found some great tidbits from the Wikipedia article, see below for a collection of information on this timeless track: – It is the fourth track from Pink Floyd’s album Dark Side of the Moon…

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May 22, 2009 at 5:33 am

The Friday Shirk Report – May 22, 2009 – Volume 6

The Friday Shirk Report - May 22, 2009 - Volume 6

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 25 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! 25 IMAGES – Who wants Cocaine Pancakes for Breakfast? – So that’s what a deer caught in headlights is. – Oh he went there – The background looks fake but it’s…

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May 19, 2009 at 7:21 am

Star Gazing: The Darkest Skies in North America

Star Gazing: The Darkest Skies in North America

To really observe the stars the sky must be dark. Above the Davis Mountains of West Texas, you will find the darkest skies in North America. Which is why for the last 32 years, the annual Texas Star Party has gathered here to look up and gaze in wonder at the beauty of the cosmos.…

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May 17, 2009 at 3:10 pm

The Habitat ’67 Residences by Moshe Safdie – Montreal, Canada

The Habitat '67 Residences by Moshe Safdie - Montreal, Canada

Designed by Moshe Safdie for the 1967 World’s Fair (Expo ’67), Habitat 67 served as the temporary residence for many of the world’s visiting dignitaries. Expo ’67 has been widely regarded as the most successful World’s Fair of the 20th century, with over 50 million visitors and 62 nations participating. The Habitat project began as…

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