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Name Adam Lisagor
Location Los Angeles
First Post May 2007

Adam Lisagor is kind of a big deal on the internet. He’s one-third of a little podcast called You Look Nice Today. He co-created an iPhone app called Birdhouse. He’s one-half of a web series called Put This On. When he has free time, he creates funny and informative demo videos for some of your favorite tech companies. When he blogs, Adam enjoys examining cultural artifacts from our past to better understand our present.

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Don’t Hold It Wrong
A compendium of what happens when you hold certain phones certain ways, organized by Macworld’s David Chartier.

Squared Reviews
If you want to learn about a product or service, you read a review. But can they really be trusted? Squared Reviews reviews the reviews, so you know who to trust.

Drawing Architecture
A collection of drawings about architecture, no matter the technique. Stunning.

See you next time!

(Photo by David Cole.)

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Name Ra Ra Riot
Location Formed in Syracuse, NY / Currently touring
First Post July 2009

Ra Ra Riot is an indie rock band from Syracuse, NY that fuses swooning strings and intricate, emotional vocals to create a unique sound. Formed way back in 2006, they got their start doing shows around the Syracuse University campus and eventually moved up to music festivals. Consisting of a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, cellist, violinist, and drummer, they quickly started to grab attention thanks to their energetic live performances and the well-orchestrated layers of their music. RRR use their blog to show fans glimpses into their daily lives and into life on the road as they tour the world. Their second full-length album, The Orchard, drops today.

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Crimes against Hugh’s Manatees
A daily comic strip which features a variety of animals who experience the same mundane experiences that we humans have to put up with. Also, dinosaurs!

Oh Yeah Facts
Edmund Burke said that “facts are to the mind what food is to the body.” I’m positive this is true because I just read it on Oh Yeah Facts.

My Mom Reviews My Photos
Tanner takes a photo every day, emails it to mom, and then posts her commentary which may or may not have anything to do with the actual photo. Mom’s dog Toby also weighs in.

Be sure to recommend your favorite blog today!

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Name From Me To You
Location New York City
First Post May 4, 2009

Jamie Beck knew she was a photographer ever since she picked up her mom’s Pentax camera at age 13. Since then, she’s strived every day to improve her craft. Her Tumblr blog overflows with her work, her travels, and her adventures in food. A contributor to dozens of editorial, food, art, and fashion magazines, Jamie created the ongoing Polaroid Project earlier this year. “What I love about Polaroid film is the notion that you only get one shot. Unlike digital where you can take hundreds on the same subject, the limitations of Polaroid film make you slow down and really be ready to capture a single image,” she says.

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A Football Report
A Football Report features intelligent writing, original interviews, and a deep love for the game, from a team of writers located around the world.

Skyscrapers
Because huge things are awesome. (Imagine that in a huge typeface.)

ArtSheSaid
Four teams composed of an artist and a writer, two posts a day, three weeks per team, one theme: The Smartest Thing She Ever Said.

Have a wonderful Tuesday, Tumblr!

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Name Casey Pugh
Location Greater New York City Area
First Post June 2007

Technologist Casey Pugh took Star Wars: A New Hope and split the entire film into 15-second clips for people to film however they like. He then put all the clips back together to create Star Wars Uncut. And no big deal: It just won an Emmy is all. Previously, Casey helped raise Vimeo from its beginnings. He blogs about his life and the fun and unique experiences he helps create.

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Scenes from My Hood
She loves San Francisco, succulents, sports, and swearing, and has created a rich blog about her life and passions.

White Coat
This first year med student chronicles his adventures at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences on St. Kitts.

Video Games as Art
Captures of the artistic side of video games, emphasizing visually appealing and nostalgia-inducing moments.

See you next Tuesday!

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Name Mike Mitchell’s Tumblr of Amazing Things
Location Los Angeles
First post August 2009

Freelance illustrator Mike Mitchell is perhaps best known for his “I’m with Coco” poster, but it’s his take on the universal “Viking riding a unicorn in space with lightning-emitting AK-47” concept that truly resonates with us. With a focus on pop culture and the utterly ridiculous, Mike posts his original works, the works of his friends and influences, and the things that make him laugh. He blew up the internet last week after receiving a thank-you note from comedian Zach Galifianakis for creating a splendid portrait. Mike lives in LA with his wife, Lauren, and various pets named Auggie, Belly, Emo, and Peeka.

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Fun with Objective-C
Cool and crazy things you can do with Objective-C and the Cocoa/Cocoa Touch frameworks.

Titantron Online
WRESTLING NEWS RWWWARR!!

Operation Every Band - SXSW 2011
The challenge: to listen to and review every band that is playing the 2011 SXSW Conference.

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Name Awesome Every Day
Location Louisville, KY
First post August 2007

As a child, Pam Newman recorded herself singing along with music videos on TV and pretended to give interviews to the press. Today, she’s a Karaoke addict, blogger for Afropunk.com, and solo musician. Rewind a few years: The local Karaoke scene led to her very first band. Her second group, The Revenge of Ricky Williams, enjoyed radio play, a loyal following, and launched her inspiration to be a professional musician. “The world needs to have the rock star reimplemented, and we’re severely lacking in awesome female rockstars,” she says. We think she’ll be the next.

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Little Big Details
An inspirational collection of brilliant UI details.

LOST Answers
A scientist answers every question you ever had about the LOST series finale.

World-Shaker
Michael works in e-learning and blogs about social media for students and educators.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day!

Today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a global celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women and a time to recognize the achievements made by women around the world.

The Tumblr community is bursting with amazing, talented, inspirational women who we love and admire. Check out these blogs run by five of them…

Awesome Shit Women Did
Celebrates the impact women have had on our world by highlighting their incredible accomplishments and contributions to all areas of life.

Britticisms
Britt is a music, arts, and culture writer and researcher, and she writes about avant-garde and independent music and culture here.

Agent 3Z
Zahira’s collection of whatnots, eyebrow raising shenanigans, and the occasional rant.

Thresca
Tere is a web developer, writer, and artist who blogs about her creations and inspirations.

Owsome
Chelsea writes about space exploration, science, and other awesome things with an infectious sense of wonderment.

(photo via nevver)

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Name Paul Octavious
Location Chicago
First post June 2010

Designer and photographer Paul Octavious is passionate about creating things for himself and the internet. He taught himself how to use a digital SLR while in school for graphic design, and today does work for clients like Nike and The Wall Street Journal. For his Number Stacks project, Paul photographs books stacked by color into numbers and sometimes cheeseburgers. He enjoys making experimental videos and taking photos of blizzards. Paul credits the feedback he’s received from putting his work on the internet for all to see for much of his success. He only has two arms.

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An Illustrated Guide
Short reviews of notable picture books. Beautiful design!

Jesus Year Project
33 is the new 30. A year of self-discovery, adventure, and palindromes.

The Frenemy
A network for fashionable, confident, slightly alcoholic girls.

Photo by Steph Gorlanick.

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The New Inquiry
First post September 2009

The New Inquiry is a space for discussion that aspires to enrich cultural and public life by putting all available resources—both digital and material—toward the promotion and exploration of ideas. The New York based organization was founded in 2009 as a visible platform for critical thought, with endorsements and citations by The New York Times, Harper’s, Arts & Letters Daily, Bookforum, Inside Higher Education, The National Book Critics Circle, The Nation and others.

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62words
Sixty-two word short stories. No more, no less.

NFL Off-Season
They have more insider info on your team than Bill Belichick.

Gary’s Real Life
His name is Gary. This is his real life.

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Name FAUX FIX
Location Connecticut

A collage of art-pop and hauntingly intimate vocals, Faux Fix is the studio brainchild of hypnotic chanteuse Katie Chastain and indie film composer Nathan Johnson (Brick, The Brothers Bloom). Simultaneously ethereal and beat-driven, the songs liberally mix instruments and influences to form a backdrop of electro-theatrical arrangements. Final touches are being put on a full-length album now.

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GOOD
A community of thought leaders and cultural creatives who give a damn. Join them as they collect and explore all things visual.

Hovering Art Directors
Top secret evidence of the world-class hovering ability of unrepentant art directors.

Dr. Cranquis’ Mumbled Gripes
An American physician in an Urgent Care clinic who sees lots of stupid things. He copes by mumbling under his breath (and posting about it here).

Photo by Christopher Kuehl.