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Blog List

 
A blog (weblog) is a website that provides commentary on a particular subject, such as music, politics, or local news, while others are personal online diaries. Most blogs are primarily textual although many focus on photography, videos or audio (podcasting).

Ovi has seen many interesting blogs over the past two years and we would like to share with you some of our favourites. You will find blogs in many languages within our iBlog directory and they encompass a wide range of subjects each offering a diverse opinion, which doesn't always agree with our own point of view.

If you feel that your blog would be of interest to Ovi and its readers, then please send the URL, a short description and a 100x100-pixel jpeg image illustrating your blog to iblog@ovimagazine.com

All links are checked periodically and Ovi magazine is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

Enjoy!

 

Blog of the Month


Photoshop DisastersPhotoshop Disasters
Have you seen a truly awful piece of Photoshop work? Clumsy manipulation, senseless comping, lazy cloning and thoughtless retouching are our bread and butter. And yes, deep down, we love Photoshop. If it is commercial and awful then please let us know! Anonymity can be arranged for the easily embarrassed/canned.
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Alexandra PereiraAlexandra Pereira
This website was born to divulge the projects by Alexandra Pereira within the Visual Arts field - paintings, photos, videos, arts projects, artistic residencies and exchange programmes, studio visits and projects for galleries run by artists -, as well as written materials (books, short-stories, screenplays, theatre plays and regular articles for different magazines).
AmjadAmjad's Blog
I am an 18-years-old Sudanese male whom was born in Khartoum, raised & grown up in Oman. Currently doing Petroleum Engineering somewhere in North America.
AnorthografiesAnorthografies
A Greek blog about the Greek language.
AwronAwron
Greek blog, a holy …goat with opinion!!!
Beneath Our FeetBeneath Our Feet
This is a journal of our family of 5 - mom, dad, two teens and a 4 year old - as we prepare to leave our home in the US and settle in England. We will be journaling through a month long camping trip around Western Europe this summer and then about adjusting to life in rural England. All family members contribute to the blog.
Big AlBig Al's Spot
One of the best animator and illustrator works online. Some of the illustrations have been inspired by his late grandmother.
Brilliant AnywayBrilliant Anyway

A refrigerator for my Artwork.

Classic CartoonsClassic Cartoons
Andrea/Duck Dodgers here. I friendly welcome every fan of animation at my blog. The goal is to support the love and rediscovery of Classic Theatrical Cartoons from the Golden Age of Animation, keeping meanwhile an eye on Golden Age "Funny Animals" Comics as well as on modern animated productions! Every SUPPRESSED ethnic caricature to be sometimes presented here is just for HISTORICAL and EDUCATIONAL purpose and NOT to offend anyone. Stay Tooned and Enjoy the place!
Closet CookingCloset Cooking

Kevin, the creator of this blog from Toronto Canada: “I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! Now I spend my free time searching for and trying tasty new recipes.”

Crooks and LiarsCrooks and Liars
John Amato’s virtual online magazine…OK, It’s a blog!
Cycling PeaceCycling Peace
'Peace is consciousness!' 'Rauha on tietoisuus!'
Digital-eraDigital-era
Sofia, a.k.a. Aunt Sofia. A Greek multiculturally enriching London! And musically as well.
Dinlos and SkilldosDinlos and Skilldos

I'm a writer and illustrator. I combine the two by working in comics and I'm lucky enough to write pictures and draw stories for a living.

Dissecting LeftismDissecting Leftism
Leftists are concerned to win acclaim. They don't care about truth...
DodosDodos
"PAINT-ing my way out of unbalanced situations..." Do you know the program PAINT that is hidden in the Windows' Accessories folder? Dodoulis creates art with it just for fun...
Dreams Into LightningDreams Into Lightning
Dreams Into Lightning provides news and views from a culturally liberal, politically neoconservative perspective.
Dumb MonkeyDumb Monkey
on the stairs I smoked a cigarette alone,
the Mexican kids are shooting fireworks below,
hey, baby, it's the fourth of July,
hey baby it's d'monkey of july...
Finding SimplicityFinding Simplicity
Welcome to "Finding Simplicity", a blog where I share my journey through the jungle of consumerism, debt and keeping up with the Jones' towards one that's simpler, more sustainable and eco friendly.
Finland for ThoughtFinland for Thought
I'm an American who's been living in Finland for four years. I started this blog to address some of the political, cultural, and current event issues in Finland and the United States. I am a strong advocate of liberty, individuality, equality, and tolerance. Enjoy!
George SouGeorge Sou
I love to read. I love to travel. I love Internet. I love all that beautiful colours around me. Have a nice day…
Hologram ThoughtsHologram Thoughts
No formal training in religion, philosophy or anything of merit. And it shows. Sometimes practitioner of Judo and Chi gung.
Integral Options CafeIntegral Options Cafe
Integral Options Cafe offers a place to discuss all things related to a Buddhist, integral worldview. While theory is important (Buddhism, Ken Wilber, Spiral Dynamics, psychology, and Integral Theory), so is politics, art & poetry, human values, popular culture, and humor. I invite comments, different points of view, and anything that can add to a civil discussion of living in an integral world.
Joel ReynoldsJoel Reynolds
A Canadian from Ontario with a Canon 350D, a son called Isaac and a big passion to photography a lot of his inspiration comes from his surroundings.
JohnnyBJohnnyB's private secret diary
A post-modern Mr Pooter (Independent on Sunday - UK).
Kairosta kuuluuKairosta kuuluu
Kairosta kuuluu eli janoisen kamelin tutkimuksia. (In Finnish)
Kate WilloughbyKate Willoughby
Welcome to my blog! I try to make this an eclectic place, so along with updates on my writing, you’ll find reviews of Woman’s World stories (since I’m one of their authors), recommendations, questions, trivia quizzes and the occasional work of art. I take weekends off. Enjoy!
l-exeis (λ-εξεις)l-exeis (λ-εξεις)
Greek blog. A poetic spirit from Crete with the name Kapetanissa, in Greek ‘captain-woman’.
Life must go on in Gaza and SderotLife must go on in Gaza and Sderot
This blog is written by 2 friends. One lives in Sajaia refugee camp in Gaza and the other lives in Sderot, a small town near Gaza on the Israeli side. There is ongoing violence between Israel and Gaza which has intensified greatly since October 2000. Many have been killed and many have been injured. The media coverage on both sides has been extremely biased. Our Blog is written by 2 real people living and communicating on both sides of the border.
LifehackerLifehacker
Welcome to Lifehacker, an award-winning, daily blog that features tips, shortcuts, and downloads that help you get things done smarter and more efficiently. Lifehacker launched in January 2005, and now ranks as one of the top-linked blogs on the internet according to Technorati.
Light WithinLight Within
This is where I carry out some target practice and refashion my attitudes.
Maverick PhilosopherMaverick Philosopher
To promote independent thought about ultimates. Philosophy, commentary on the passing scene, and whatever else turns my crank. Since 4 May 2004. By William F. Vallicella, Ph.D., Gold Canyon, Arizona, USA. Motto: "Study everything, join nothing." (Paul Brunton) Latin Motto: Omnia mea mecum porto. Turkish motto: Yol bilen kervana katilmaz. (He who knows the road does not join the caravan.)
Mesecina moonlightMesecina moonlight
A fairy tale about The Little Girl that stole a Star and about the Witches of Unhappiness that hunted her to the deepest of forests, the widest of oceans and in big, chaotic cities across this planet. Fantastic illustrations!!!
MokkikuntaMokkikunta
Almost every year I travel to “Keski-Suomi”, particularly to the Jyväskylä area. So, I created a blog about the Finnish Model, in the perspective of decentralization and municipalism - Finland and Portugal: two distant territories, two decentralization forms.
MuseologistMuseologist
The title says it all…
My JourneyMy Journey
A simple man with no wish from life!! It is a personal online journal about my life here in Finland. In this blog I discuss the culture of Finland as well as the places I visit and the people I meet.
Night lifeNight life
She never sleeps at night. She there talking, thinking, expressing ideas.
Nordic Design BlogNordic Design Blog
A blog about creative design and life in Nordic countries
NotablogNotablog
Writings of libertarian social theorist Chris Matthew Sciabarra.
Notes-MirageNotes-Mirage
This blog contains notes from Mirage created during his philosophical quest. Style is more personal, news-like than his other blog, Philosophical Mirage.
OistrosOistros
Greek blog, a woman unlike any other.
Oscar GrilloOscar Grillo's Grillomation
An illustrator and animator’s blog who’s at work since 1960!
OsocioOsocio
Osocio is dedicated to social advertising and non-profit campaigns. It’s the place where marketing and activism collide. Formerly known as the Houtlust Blog, Osocio is the central online hub for advertisers, ad agencies, grassroots, activists, social entrepreneurs, and good Samaritans from around the globe.
ParenthesisParenthesis
She loves nice things to read!!!
PerezHilton.comPerezHilton.com
Different, definitely opinionated! His target are celebrities, his trademark funny symbols on celebrities ...faces! His name is Hilton, Perez Hilton.
Philosophical-MiragePhilosophical-Mirage
This blog is about Philosophical Mirages. Mirages about a reality that always escapes our ability to ultimately understand it, thus define it linguistically. Our method is to first to experience it through senses, feellings, logic and intuition and then attempt to describe it.
Photoshop DisastersPhotoshop Disasters
Have you seen a truly awful piece of Photoshop work? Clumsy manipulation, senseless comping, lazy cloning and thoughtless retouching are our bread and butter. And yes, deep down, we love Photoshop. If it is commercial and awful then please let us know! Anonymity can be arranged for the easily embarrassed/canned.
Posterwire.comPosterwire.com
Posterwire.com is a movie poster weblog. From images of the latest Hollywood one-sheets to vintage movie posters, this film poster weblog hopes to offer a bit of insight into film key art.
RebekitRebekit
I like to live love and draw.
Red, Green, and Blue - Environmental Politics from Across the SpectrumRed, Green, and Blue - Environmental Politics from Across the Spectrum
Red, Green and Blue brings together voices from across the political and ideological spectrums to discuss and debate critical environmental issues and current events.
Rotten TomatoesRotten Tomatoes

According to its writers, The Ultimate Movie Reaction Site! A blog all about cinema and movies with movie trailers, movie reviews and all new movie previews.

RvoulgariRvoulgari
An almost dark cat!
Santa Claus BlogSanta Claus Blog
Periodic Updates From North Pole, Inc. Chairman & CEO Santa Claus
Sarah Beetson Art and IllustrationSarah Beetson Art and Illustration
Sarah Beetson Artist and Illustrator, Art and Illustration Exhibition Blog.
SchizoBlogSchizoBlog
I launched SchizoBlog into the world wide web on the 11th of september, 2002. I don’t know why I started blogging on the first anniversary of the 9/11. It’s just felt like a good day to start blogging. In a couple of years SchizoBlog boomed into fame that I couldn’t ever dreamed about. In the year 2004 SchizoBlog was chosen as a blog of the year 2003.
Sharing LearningSharing Learning
This is a blog where you can find and share ideas, tips, resources and worksheets about ESL teaching. I hope it is useful for you!
TeleologikosTeleologikos
A Greek blog that watches, music, TV, life and …talks carefully!
The Art of Getting ByThe Art of Getting By
I'm a down to earth girl who loves to laugh at others...I mean make others laugh.
the Dry Bones Blogthe Dry Bones Blog
monday through friday - the stories behind the cartoons
"new cartoons" every monday, wednesday, and friday
"golden oldies" every tuesday and thursday
The Full StoryThe Full Story
The Full Story, Universal truths in bite-sized - 300 word - chunks. Two old friends trying to use their brains for something less self-destructive than thinking.
The Moderate VoiceThe Moderate Voice
A political independent and moderate's irreverent comments, analysis and links on important stories in the news. Written by veteran journalist Joe Gandelman who is also an entertainer. A Wizbang 2004 weblog award winner. Extensive categorized blogroll.
The Observation DeckThe Observation Deck
Illegitimis Nil Carborundum.
The Return of the Twisted SpinsterThe Return of the Twisted Spinster
I’m back, and I’m bad. Or else I need to clean out the cat litter box. Anyway, this is the new blog for 2008. Which is an election year in the U.S. of A. I really need to move to another galaxy.
Tiny little dotsTiny little dots
Tiny little dots, a semi-daily, art, design, music, media, social, political, experimental, web log.
Trench ReynoldTrench Reynold's Crime News
News of Doom The site features various different atrocities that myself and my readers come across in the news. Then the location where it happened is given a score based on the level of its repulsiveness. At the end of the year a winner/loser, depending on your point of view, is declared.
TriantaraTriantara
Triantara in Greek means thirty years old and she is a cynic. So cynic so ...she kills Billy according to her own words.
TrollTroll
Kotsani … apple is taken and is bigger!!!
Wheels On The Bike Go Wheels On The Bike Go 'Round and 'Round
The erratic journal of one man's bike ride across America from left to right - and then down a bit.
Writeantiques.comWriteantiques.com
WriteAntiques is a not for profit labour of love for people who collect and appreciate antiques and works of art, wherever they might be in the world. If you appreciate the past and and want to learn more about our heritage; if you enjoy going to auction sales, antiques fairs and car boot sales and buying, selling and investing in antiques, then WriteAntiques should be among your bookmarked sites.
xtofvisuals.comxtofvisuals.com
He's a Swiss-French/English mountain biking illustrator who is offering a teasing illustration to draw your attention to his full online portfolio: http://www.xtofvisuals.com/
Yannis HYannis H
What happens when your body is in Thessalonica and your spirit constantly in a ranta somewhere near Tampere, Finland?
 
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