This blog is now undergoing a slow identity resolution. For years now this blog has featured anything and everything I involve myself in. Resulting in a fine mess of topics that is as unfocused as an 11-year-old kid with a school book... If you didn't get that, don't bother. The point is, I have started a process splitting this schizophrenic blog into it's separate identities. The first of which to manifest itself is the babymag identity. This blog will no longer feature babymag updates and related entries. Those who come here for their babymag fix is advised to direct their browsers to my new babymag blog here. This way, you can explore the pages better and find content that actually matter to you.
The other faces of this blog will also show up soon. It may take a while but for sure it will turn up.
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I've got big plans for the new blog but I want to start implementing them here. One of them is free downloads of vector patterns, fonts and other stuff. I've already made my first typeface available for download for over a year now and I've also resumed working on raimund (which was put on hold for 8 months) as well as a new display typeface. Hopefully... I plan to seek contributions form other local designers for our freebie box... but that will probably be on the new blog... hopefully.
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Baby Magazine's 13th Anniversary issue is here and this is, by far, the most demanding issue I have worked on and I wouldn't want it any other way. I almost feel like I aged quite a bit during the course of working on this one. I felt I achieved a certain level of maturity in my work which is something I always strive for. Babymag readers will find a "redesigned" Baby as we re-think some design issues that have not been addressed for the past few years. One thing I learned from this exercise is that ideas are not indespensible. I will go deeper into that in another post since this space is all about this month's issue.First thing's first. Our Editor-in-Chief, Diana, relates the story behind the cover shoot with Pambansang Kamao, Manny Pacquiao's youngest girl so far, Queennie while big sister, Princess gets the royal treatment on a special fashion feature.
Since October is Babymag's birthmonth. October issues means party features. Along with the annual Kiddie Party Directory, this years "party book" takes a look into the business of party planning with JellyBellies Party Experts and satisfying kids' sweet tooth with Swell Sweets.
Are you feeling lucky? This year, we've got more games and contests for both kids and parents to enjoy. From testing your lyrical aptitude on the very challenging What Song Is That? to hunting BamBam's toughest hiding spots all over the magazine. It is sure to keep you busy for quite some time.
There is a whole lot more in this issue (as usual) so get yers as soon as it hits the stands or, better yet, get a subscription.
Baby Magazine, the Philippines' first parenting mag is now (as of this issue) in it's 14th year of service to Filipino parents. For subscription inquiries, you may contact Baby Magazine through the following:
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E magazine.baby@gmail.com
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Her little boy, according to the author of the article "Paging the parents of a lost boy...," got lost one day in a wet market. She frantically back-tracked on her steps while horror stories of kidnapped kids and candies from strangers were running through her head. The little boy was later found, oblivious to his mom's panic attack, munching on an overripe banana innocently pilfered from a bunch which were for on it's way to be hog chow. This Illustration will appear next month on said article on Baby Magazine...On another note... work is ongoing for my illustration portfolio. More on this on the next...
The rainy seasons are here. Just a few days ago we had our 6th tropical storm of the year. You know what that means... Flash floods making instant rivers out of our streets and bring with them diseases that, at the least, causes weird rashes or, worse, death. No splashing around for our smart kid right here.A modified version of this illustration was published on the June issue of Baby Magazine for the article, "These boots are made for wading: All about Leptospirosis."
The June issue of Baby has been out for a few weeks now. I've been a lot busy this month I totally passed up posting for a couple of weeks. Anyway, this months Baby takes a look back on the games we [parents] used to play as kids and also exposes TeeVee's effect on babies' language development--Made me rethink my kids TV/DVD viewing schedules. Did you know you can actually UNspoil a spoiled kid? How do you shoot great family portraits? What's leptospirosis? So much more packed into this months Baby so get yours if you haven't got 'em yet. The July issue is just around the corner.Baby Magazine, the Philippines' first parenting mag is now in it's 13th year of service to Filipino parents. For subscription inquiries, you may contact Baby Magazine through the following:
T (+632)728.36.55
E babymag@globelines.com.ph
W www.babycentral.com.ph
Miggs b's 1991 interview with THE Paul Rand posted on youtube
Another piece for the May 2009 issue of Baby for the article. "Keeping your cool under pressure...of baby's crying!" The illustration was inspired by the image of Shiva as Nataraja in the dance of Shiva in Tillai, where he is meditating and dancing to destroy a weary universe to make preparations for the process of creation. The article, however, proposes no such thing as to destroy anything. instead, it offers some tips to help new mothers stay sane during the first few weeks after birth when baby seem to be perpetually compelled to test the range of his vocal abilities. I should probably give my next door neighbor a copy. The May 2009 issue is still available for around another 2 weeks. Get yers now. An editable copy of this illustration is available for FREE!... But! you have to subscribe via email and ask nicely. Following me on twitter and facebook would be cool too.
The national flag of the Philippines is a horizontal bicolor with equal bands of blue and red, and with a white equilateral triangle based at the hoist side; in the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun with eight primary rays, each containing three individual rays; and at each corner of the triangle is a five-pointed golden yellow star. The flag is displayed with the blue field on top in times of peace, and with the red field on top in times of war.And the colors will once again fly high in Imus, Cavite this May as the Wagayway Festival is celebrated on it's second year. Photography enthusiasts of all skill, tech and age level are invited to capture the essence of the event with the Litrato Imuseño Photo Contest with the theme: "Imus, Flag Capital of the Philippines"
The Philippine flag was first conceptualized by General Emilio Aguinaldo in 1897 during his exile in Hong Kong, drawing inspiration from the flags used by the Katipunan and the Cuban revolutionaries. The first flag was sewn by Marcela Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza, and Doña Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, niece of José Rizal, the Philippines' national hero.
The flag was formally unfurled during the proclamation of independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite. However, a Manila Times article by Augusto de Viana, Chief History Researcher, National Historical Institute, mentions assertions in history textbooks and commemorative rites that the flag was first raised in Alapan, Imus, Cavite, on May 28, 1898, citing Presidential Proclamation No. 374, issued by then-President Diosdado Macapagal on March 6, 1965.
Standard photo contest rules apply... ya know, 8x10 color or BW prints framed or mounted taken by any kind of camera (Digital or Film) during the Wagayway Festival (23-24May 2009). Standard darkroom techniques only such as dodging, burning in and cropping are allowed. Any creative effects must be done in-camera at the time of exposure, such as multiple exposure, flash fill, light painting, filtration, etc... ya know? the works... Anyway, other rules (like those most photogs frown upon) apply such as raw digital files or negatives must be submitted and all prints become property of the municipality. The greatest of 'em all will be rewarded PhP10,000.00 plus bragging rights and the other 2 winners will recieve PhP7,000 and PhP5,000 respectively. All winners will recieve certificates (yay!)
Submit your entries with a duly accomplished registration form (one registration form for each entry) together with 2x2 ID photo and your CTC No. at PAIA Office 2/F Imus Municipal Bldg. Look for Ohbet or Ojay. Registration forms may also be downloaded here
Make sure you submit your entries by noon of 25May 2009 or all is lost.
For more inquiries you can call:
Look for Ohbet Topacio or Ojay Ordoñez
*text in gray taken from wikipedia. Have a nice day...
