April 23, 2011 at 11:06 am

The Butterfly Effect [Comic Strip]

The Butterfly Effect [Comic Strip]

COMIC BY JESSE MCGIBS @ MCGIBS.COM

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April 22, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Friday Shirk Report – Volume 106

The Friday Shirk Report - Volume 106

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find the 20 funniest images, 10 most interesting articles, and 5 most viral 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 Stay…

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April 21, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: A Place To Ponder

Picture of the Day: A Place To Ponder

A PLACE TO PONDER Photograph by BORIS ISSAEV Stunning self-portrait by Boris Issaev at Horseshoe Bend in Arizona, United States. Camera: SONY DSC-W150 Focal Length: 5 mm Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec. Aperture: 8 ISO/Film: 100 via Boris Issaev on 500px

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April 21, 2011 at 9:05 am

Jade Mountain: Where All Rooms Have Infinity Pools

Jade Mountain: Where All Rooms Have Infinity Pools

Located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, Jade Mountain in St. Lucia is one of the most incredible resorts the Sifter has seen. Each room has only three walls and a private infinity pool with stunning panoramic views of the beautiful Caribbean. A tropical oasis, this slice of heaven doesn’t come cheap, with nightly rates…

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April 20, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Life Goes On

Picture of the Day: Life Goes On

LIFE GOES ON Photograph by Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images Residents take a hot outdoor bath amongst tsunami devastation in Kesennuma city, Miyagi prefecture on April 14, 2011. (Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images) via The Atlantic’s In Focus with Alan Taylor – Japan Earthquake: The Long Road to Recovery

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April 20, 2011 at 9:05 am

This Day In History – April 20th

This Day In History - April 20th

After careful consideration and valued feedback from the Sifter’s highly respected readers, Current Events Around the Globe will cease to exist. Replacing the weekly Wednesday post will be: THIS DAY IN HISTORY. A brief look back at notable events in our history. Enjoy! WRIGLEY FIELD OPENS – APRIL 20, 1916 Photograph via…

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April 19, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Incredible Water Bridge in Germany

Picture of the Day: Incredible Water Bridge in Germany

INCREDIBLE WATER BRIDGE IN GERMANY Photograph by WHITEDRAGON The Magdeburg Water Bridge is a navigable aqueduct in Germany, opened in October 2003. It connects the Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittelland Canal, crossing over the Elbe River. It is notable for being the longest navigable aqueduct in the world, with a total length…

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April 19, 2011 at 9:05 am

Electric Luxury: Rolls Royce Phantom EE [30 pics]

Electric Luxury: Rolls Royce Phantom EE [30 pics]

Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the 2011 Rolls Royce Phantom EE (experimental electric) represents the world’s first battery electric vehicle for the ultra-luxury segment. The Phantom EE will serve as a working test bed throughout the year, providing crucial data and research regarding alternative drive-trains for Rolls Royce. Below you will…

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April 18, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Meanwhile in Tuscany…

Picture of the Day: Meanwhile in Tuscany...

MEANWHILE IN TUSCANY… Photograph by EDMONDO SENATORE Tuscany is a region in Central Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 sq mi) and a population of about 3.7 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence. Tuscany is known for its beautiful landscapes, its rich artistic legacy and vast…

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April 18, 2011 at 9:05 am

‘Calligraffiti’ by Greg Papagrigoriou [25 pics]

'Calligraffiti' by Greg Papagrigoriou [25 pics]

Based out of Athens, Greece, artist and designer Greg Papagrigoriou has a love for lettering. Taking his typography talents to the streets, Greg’s artwork is a refreshing change to the more typical lettering seen in the streets. While Greg is still in school studying graphic design, it’s nice to see him exploring his craft…

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