tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41449992012-01-26T18:53:44.776+08:00My little space on the web where I blog about comics and comic books, drawing and illustration, graphic design, writing stories, and a few tips and tutorials from time to time about them. I'll also share bits about movies, theater, music, (maybe even cooking!) and whatever strikes my fancy.Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.comBlogger10891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-33074478326726100982012-01-23T02:39:00.003+08:002012-01-23T02:41:00.096+08:00

That's what my Chinese Horoscope says. It also says that the Year of the Water Dragon may not be all well for my fellow Dogs. But what they hey. We'll still do out best. :-) Happy Chinese New Year! I got my sample copy of "Zsazsa Zaturnnah sa Kalahang Maynila" Part One last Thursday and, overall, I'm very happy with it. Super publisher Visprint will be releasing the book this Wednesday,

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-43874407388431888782012-01-08T05:06:00.001+08:002012-01-08T05:06:09.127+08:00

Many have been doing their share interpreting the new tourism campaign. Here's my share. :-) (image from Erika Jumps) (image from The Food Pirate and Ovah Coffee)    (image from the National Statistical Coordination Board)

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-79109011113162388142012-01-06T21:40:00.003+08:002012-01-06T21:40:45.029+08:00

I happen to like the new tourism campaign message "It's More Fun in The Philippines." It's versatile, modern, and affecting if used well. I'm loving it. I initially had reservations about the word "more," because it courts comparison, and it's a promise that becomes challenging to fulfill because you have to be "better" than someone else. Another nit is the length of the slogan, but the

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-25381479478964053732012-01-03T01:25:00.000+08:002012-01-03T01:25:28.901+08:00

If there ever was a "Zaturnnah sa Maynila" book trailer, it would look a bit like this...

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-79592271740680650172012-01-01T03:02:00.000+08:002012-01-01T03:11:50.671+08:00

Happy New Year! I've been hit-and-miss with my New Year's Resolutions so I decided to make this. I'll see if it works for me. You're invited to download and print this and see if it works for you. For each sheet you print out, you basically write down a resolution--for instance, eat one cup of rice per day--and commit to that resolution for one month only. For each day of success, you mark

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-48196633819681328542011-12-26T05:13:00.001+08:002011-12-26T05:14:00.828+08:00

Every little bit helps. The graphic below (click on it to enlarge) has been shared on Facebook over 400 times, so you can spread this at your leisure. I've been texting donations over the past few days. Many of you might already know that my family was not spared years ago when Ondoy roared through Luzon. It was a nerve-wracking experience, but nothing compared to what happened in Mindanao. So,

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-84443335961882564632011-12-24T21:50:00.000+08:002011-12-24T21:50:24.704+08:00

From me and the gang... Maligayang Pasko! :-D

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-11286293375243073752011-11-20T00:41:00.003+08:002011-11-20T00:43:29.363+08:00

Since a number of people see Zsazsa Zaturnnah as a "classic hero," (thanks so much for saying so) I decided to use that idea for the "Zaturnnah sa Maynila" covers. I took some time to check the visual style of the old comics of the fifties and sixties, and tried to put my little spin on it. This is the cover for Part 1. Gunning for a January release.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-71693857895365563642011-09-12T23:40:00.000+08:002011-09-12T23:40:46.781+08:00

click on the image to enlarge (Text from the production's Facebook page) Two weeks before the elections in a state of paranoia and extreme desire to win, the story of a hitman who fights back bloddily unfolds. Drenched in blood, the filipino adaptation of William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus intertwines political chaos and religious frenzy in a world where elections, showbiz and a town

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-21653630600319929882011-08-02T01:16:00.003+08:002011-08-02T01:56:44.139+08:00

Has it been 12 issues? I guess it has. While coming on-board the magazine in late-April last year, the greatest anxiety I've ever felt when it came to art direction was the covers. Because the covers had to look good. Because the covers had to sell. And I, coming from four years of art directing inanimate objects in Real Living magazine, hardly knew the nitty-gritty behind having living,

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-12233479974099272142011-07-01T23:21:00.000+08:002011-07-01T23:21:08.829+08:00

Mar Santana's art style influenced my own style, and I didn't even know it! I remember how, as a kid, I'd get excited whenever I see his name printed in any of the weekly komiks we'd buy from the corner store. There was something about his lines that, pun intended, drew me in. When we eventually stopped buying komiks, I had com...pletely forgotten the name of the man. Thank goodness the internet

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-8186368637392954252011-07-01T02:34:00.001+08:002011-07-01T02:44:28.201+08:00

I can't believe it's been almost ten years since I self-published One Night In Purgatory. It was towards the end of the year 2000, when everyone's lives had normalized after that big hoohah that was the Millennium Bug. I was employed full-time with the Metro Manila Skyway project, and on the side had been handling art chores for David Hontiveros' Horus comic book. I had also been secretly

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-3350565086977808962011-06-20T03:41:00.000+08:002011-06-20T03:41:24.359+08:00

It's nice to do a short piece now and then. Something like 90 minutes for this one. Click on the image to enlarge.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-85915171164685743372011-06-01T02:13:00.000+08:002011-06-01T02:13:50.979+08:00

Success can only go so far, especially if you don't know how you achieved success in the first place. That was my dilemma when the first Zaturnnah book hit it big. While many nice people have told me how "brilliant" the graphic novel was, I was at a loss. Where was the brilliance? Why did a lot of people like it, talk about it, and share it, as opposed to other Filipino comics? I had no clue.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-28747621531886440372011-05-15T21:54:00.001+08:002011-05-15T21:55:10.296+08:00

These five tips are more reminders to myself than anything else. A) Punch your reader with a strategically-placed potentially iconic moment, that is, 1) a critical part of your story that's 2) not only visually arresting, but also 3) triggers a strong emotional response in your reader that 4) lingers long after your book is put down. It becomes iconic when the reader 5) associates that moment

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-23759893381762395842011-05-12T18:12:00.000+08:002011-05-14T04:40:08.110+08:00

[Press release from Tanghalang Pilipino] In honour of Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday, Noli Me Tangere: The Musical will officially open Tanghalang Pilipino’s Silver Theater Season. The critically acclaimed musical adapted by Ryan Cayabyab from Rizal’s most famous work will be restaged, with libretto by National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera and under the direction of theater luminary Audie Gemora.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-82247665309174499082011-05-02T13:50:00.000+08:002011-05-02T13:50:37.934+08:00

With the May issue of Good Housekeeping, you'll learn: how to save time, money, and effort prepping for the coming school year; recipes your kids can help make; how to add oomph to your garden with potted plants; the most important lessons celebs learned from their moms; Mother's Day ideas and treats, and a whole lot more... for only P100!! Mas mura pa sa sine! Also, get the chance to win a

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-63320553293856976752011-04-27T02:52:00.001+08:002011-04-27T02:54:42.117+08:00

click image to enlarge

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-67654826422104981672011-03-21T15:49:00.010+08:002011-03-21T15:54:09.771+08:00

EDITORIAL SENIOR STAFFWRITERS – [2] YES! Must be 25-35 y/o and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Management, or any related field At least a year of related work experience preferably gained in a publishing industry. Able to write, edit, and think creatively and independently; A self-starter and can conceptualize new ideas on a constant basis Able to communicate well with

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-87835984469519253522011-03-11T00:24:00.001+08:002011-03-11T00:26:44.948+08:00

Better late than never. I'd like to extend thanks to Nikky Nicandro and the management of Bed Bar in Malate for allowing me and my friend to sell tickets within their territorial waters. Bed has been helping us promote the Feb 26 evening and March 13 matinee shows of the Zaturnnah musical, and I was lucky enough to check out the place without paying a dime. It was an early weeknight, so there

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-79752684623896045472011-03-03T20:43:00.000+08:002011-03-03T20:43:45.064+08:00

They say that sometimes a little means a lot. Two of our local comics masters give this adage a ton of truth with their short piece of fan fiction featuring no less than the Philippines' most enduring superhero, Darna. Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre make a lovely pair, bringing to the fore the beauty and power that Pinoy comics can possess. Do check out their masterwork at the Darna Lives! blog

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-20579933272278697482011-03-03T20:20:00.002+08:002011-03-03T20:21:21.258+08:00

Join Good Housekeeping's Family Fun Run for 2011 at the Manila Ocean Park on April 3. Call time is at 5:30 AM. Categories include the following: 100 meter dash - kids 6 years old and below 1k run with obstacles (pair) - dog and human 3k run with obstacles (pair) - family run 5k run - open category Registration fee is P200 per head for all categories and P50 per dog. Children below three

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-55183365929116147592011-03-02T19:11:00.009+08:002011-03-02T19:17:53.892+08:00

Our March 2011 Bakasyon Special is packed with tips, tricks, advice, and special features! Pick up a copy and learn: • 12 activities kids can do over the 12 weekends of summer. Internet not required! • how to spruce up your homes with summery touches • over 20 easy dishes, including 7 celebrity recipes • how to raise a street-smart kid • the basics of insurance • and lots more! PLUS: Find out

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-11088370913337132912011-02-18T03:29:00.002+08:002011-02-21T04:32:52.372+08:00

UPDATE: Due to my inability to multi-task, tickets to the Feb 26 8pm show will be available at Ticketworld outlets and online, as well as the TP box office beginning Tuesday, February 22. The tickets of those who have previously reserved them through me or my friend don't have to worry--your tickets are with me. Thanks, and see you at the show! I decided to produce a printed version of the

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-56442626601483486212011-02-17T14:23:00.001+08:002011-02-17T14:39:24.780+08:00

EDITORIAL SENIOR STAFFWRITERS – YES! 25-35 years of age and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Management, or any related field At least a year of related work experience preferably gained in a publishing / entertainment industry. Able to write, edit, and think creatively and independently; A self-starter and can conceptualize new ideas on a constant basis Must have the ability to

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-66200034242481058712011-02-06T23:15:00.008+08:002011-02-06T23:32:12.794+08:00

In the past, I've fancied bringing a whole bunch'a comics artists to watch the Zaturnnah musical for free. I'd gladly oblige that if my pockets were deep enough, but sadly that's not the case. So the most I could do right now is offer a discount. First of all, some parameters... 1) You are a comics artist with an online portfolio of your comics work (either released in print or as webcomics).

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-91337129566750683902011-02-01T18:45:00.004+08:002011-02-03T04:06:22.856+08:00

Ah, technology. As I've mentioned in a previous post, my family is selling tickets to the February 26 (Saturday) 8pm show of the Zaturnnah musical. My dear friend Jam has set up an online payment system using PayPal, so now you can reserve and pay for tickets to the aforementioned show through her blog (http://tinyurl.com/zaturnnah-tickets), using either your credit card or PayPal account.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-14296500349703320212011-01-27T04:25:00.001+08:002011-01-27T04:27:20.881+08:00

  (click on the images to enlarge) Who would've thought? Certainly not me. Since 2006, the boyish-looking hunk who spends his day minding the family store has been played by seven actors, all of whom have offered (or will offer) their own interpretation of this enigmatic, thrill-inducing concept known as "Dodong." Those who have picked up the collected edition of the Zaturnnah graphic novel know

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-19281077397147359232011-01-19T01:14:00.002+08:002011-01-19T01:15:19.128+08:00

Nothing too radically new, save the nice background. I supplied the image, Tanghalang Pilipino did the rest. I'm assuming that the cast list printed here is the final one. (click on the image to enlarge)

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-77935309531268343122011-01-18T04:35:00.001+08:002011-02-02T17:18:03.712+08:00

Happy 2011, everyone. If there's one thing that Facebook did to me, it would be taking me away from my blog and entice me with the simplicity of the status update. The downside of that is the lack of practice in the writing department. And since my day job doesn't require me to do much writing, the rust has pretty much spread. So forgive any grammar or spelling errors from hereon. You may have

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-76444673837942890712010-12-01T15:56:00.005+08:002010-12-01T16:09:10.361+08:00

One of the few times I was starstruck: directing the cover shoot featuring Charice and Mommy Raquel!In the December 2010 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines, you'll learn: the basics of organizing a gift-swapping party; how to protect your tween from marketing hype; simple strategies to strengthen your family bond; new holiday-perfect dishes; de-stressing and weight-watching techniques; and a

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-73201340742808759942010-11-08T14:24:00.002+08:002010-11-08T14:30:48.030+08:00

If you want to get a headstart hoarding gifts for the kiddies, Richwell's Christmas Kidz Kraze is offering up to 80% off on branded toys, apparel, and shoes. It will be held at the Creative Trade Center (near Nuvo City, Libis) beginning November 12.For the complete schedule and location map, click on the above image.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-35550237312025305822010-11-04T19:12:00.004+08:002010-11-04T19:37:29.937+08:00

In the November 2011 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines, you'll learn:How to answer your kid's tough money questionsThe "solo parent ID" and the special benefits of single parentsHow to continue to be husband and wife when you're both too busy being parentsOver a dozen new recipesDecorating tips for your kids' bedroomGetting your home ready for balikbayan guestsThe top 6 hair problems and how

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-77098988794748738962010-10-29T18:11:00.005+08:002010-11-02T01:30:03.407+08:00

EDITORIAL EDITORIAL ASSISTANT – FEMALENETWORK.COMCandidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Creative Writing, Journalism, Fashion, or any related course.Applicants should be well-versed and highly-interested in women's lifestyle, activities and interests.Excellent communication and writing skills. Applicants must be dynamic, creative and flexible. ASSOCIATE FASHION

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-43083083670183412352010-10-17T04:08:00.006+08:002010-10-17T04:14:26.132+08:00

Drawing comics had become more of a chore than a pleasurable experience, so I decided to take some time off to recapture the joy of drawing. Here are some of the results:

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-23619843423665221102010-09-26T23:09:00.001+08:002010-09-26T23:10:51.434+08:00

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-88763950231225691112010-09-14T15:10:00.003+08:002010-09-14T16:01:49.785+08:00

1) ARE YOU GAME? Shop till you drop at Hobbes and Landes' Warehouse Sale in Libis, Quezon City on September 16-18, 2010 from 9am to 5:30pm. Up to 70% discount on toys, board games, baby items and pet items. Head for Unit 3, Topy's Building, 3 Economia Street, Bagumbayan, Libis, Quezon City. (Cash and card accepted; items are non-exchangeable and non-refundable; not applicable with Team Hobbes

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-17245857921219251372010-08-29T02:27:00.005+08:002010-08-29T02:53:25.348+08:00

JAJA ZATURNAKATIPUNAN DRAMAFEST 2009Here's another video.And one more... in SPECIAL PRODUCTION NUMBER mode.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-22251185282466409852010-07-29T18:39:00.004+08:002010-07-29T18:56:17.684+08:00

If you didn't already know, I started my new job as creative director for Good Housekeeping-Philippines last May. Hence every month, you'll experience my shameless plugging of this mag. :-)Here goes...In the August issue of Good Housekeeping, you'll learn: 30 new and simple tips on saving money • The budget-friendly fashion secret (also used by showbiz stars) • Recipes that turn canned goods into

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-6364974016967782272010-07-19T02:39:00.007+08:002010-07-19T03:03:54.013+08:00

Dear Chowking,I must say that in the past, I have enjoyed your food selections and your affordable prices. I would order kangkong--my Chowking staple--and I'd appreciate how you'd always serve this nutritious swamp grass in a nice neat bundle. And your bagoong tastes wonderful.Last May 16, 2010, I visited your Robinson's Forum branch to have dinner, and I ordered kangkong again. I also ordered

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-66687097309777841102010-07-04T22:08:00.001+08:002010-07-04T22:09:48.981+08:00

I was approached by Mr. Pete Lacaba at the office sometime last week and he told me about a poetry event that took place last June 23 at the Alliance Francaise de Manille. The Printemps des Poetes (Spring of Poets) is an annual poetry event which traditionally is held in March to coincide with springtime in France.Sir Pete told me that Palanca- and Philippine Free Press-awardee Mookie

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-4397529122439210922010-06-16T17:20:00.003+08:002010-06-17T14:45:35.540+08:00

UPDATE: TRESE creator Budjette Tan says that accepted talents will be paid, and the short film will be part of a demo reel with no concrete commercial screening plans. But, who knows? Maybe this can be the start of something big. :-)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ORIGINAL POST:This casting opportunity comes from TRESE creator Budjette Tan...We are in need of a few actors, actresses, and

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-18507740475622625112010-06-02T19:44:00.001+08:002010-06-02T19:48:42.989+08:00

Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines is in need of new scholars.Tanghalang Pilipino will be conducting auditions for its Actors’ Company on Saturday June 30, 2010, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Venue for the auditions is the CCP Bulwagang Amado Hernandez, Upper Basement, Tanghalang Pambansa, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.Applicants must be at

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-5028570528583858772010-05-05T16:02:00.003+08:002010-05-05T16:20:48.026+08:00

EDITORIALEDITORIAL ASSISTANT – SMART PARENTINGAt least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Creative Writing, Journalism, or any related course. Excellent communication and WRITING skills.Female; 21 years old and above. Knows how to write and should be very knowledgeable in parenting issues and / or concerns. Dynamic, creative and flexible. EDITORIAL ASSISTANT – COSMOPOLITANAt least a Bachelor's/

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-37700578953205861942010-04-22T01:11:00.013+08:002010-05-05T16:27:45.064+08:00

1) Make a standee. A standee on your table can do lots in increasing your visibility, as opposed to just having your comics lying flat in front of you. Not only can a well-designed standee attract more attention, it can also help your fans find you in the sea of geek humanity. You can either use the cover of the comic book you're selling, or create an original "poster." Print one that's big

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-54572519736958436842010-04-15T19:05:00.003+08:002010-04-15T19:11:12.761+08:00

Something's not right about this album cover. The stylist shouldn't have made her wear mostly black. And what's with the crossed legs? As a debut, this cover's a tad weak.I'm still buying this one, though. Exciting!

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-35784652012682821272010-04-06T09:36:00.002+08:002010-04-06T09:49:43.076+08:00

...do check out my dear friend Tobie Abad's super super short film "Sweetie," which is his entry to the Victoria Court Director's Cut Challenge.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -My Holy Week vacay wasn't exactly relaxing. I haven't been feeling in top shape lately. Went to the doctor yesterday, and she said I may be overstressed. Such is old news to me, really. I need zen training.March

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-89660821025376844522010-03-31T13:48:00.002+08:002010-05-05T16:21:33.735+08:00

Two new Summit companies are looking for capable folks to fill in their manpower requirements.Hand.Interactive, Inc.A company which will focus on expanding Summit Media's experience into the 55 million mobile subscribers in the Philippines. For the next 3 years, it will focus on developing three core services:a. Enhancing the magazine, billboard & website experience with interactive mobile

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-2033330808160621122010-03-27T02:58:00.004+08:002010-03-27T03:54:47.384+08:00

I've always wanted to go into some kind of business but, unfortunately, business savvy is something I sorely lack in. I'm the kind of guy who'll readily give discounts to most any friend or family member (if not for free), unless of course I get the biting feeling that some kind of abuse is going on.But I still dream of having my own business, something not directly related to making comics. I've

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-36045332762482296132010-03-18T17:05:00.003+08:002010-03-27T03:55:49.192+08:00

So far, I've over 20 images in my Color Kiddies website, where nice people can download free coloring pages and free clip art. 20 images isn't a lot, but we all have to start somewhere, right? Anyway, I'm thoroughly enjoying this little distraction, since it gives me a chance to practice my drawing and coloring skills.I was supposed to upload these updates last weekend, but I ran into major tech

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-22743124511884075642010-03-16T15:54:00.002+08:002010-03-16T17:00:05.650+08:00

Last week wasn't a good week for me, tech-wise. Last Tuesday, my workstation in the office died. The Mac unit was roughly four years old and the OS wouldn't load. And all my files? Gone.Last Saturday, the workstation at home AND my netbook conked out. The home workstation was about six years old, and it had served the family well with its limited 512kb RAM and 40GB hard drive. I got a new unit

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-17426941940352030772010-03-10T22:48:00.005+08:002010-03-10T23:48:15.423+08:00

I graduated from college in September 1990 with a Business degree in Marketing Management from De La Salle University. Thanks to having skipped Nursery and Kindergarten, plus going through DLSU's trimestral system, I plunged into the real world at 19 years old.My first job was for a company that sold multi-volume encyclopedias. You know, those huge books that you could hit people with to knock

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-50213665001586045782010-03-06T03:59:00.007+08:002010-03-11T17:06:41.380+08:00

Those who are aching to get a copy of "Renaissance: Ang Muling Pagsilang" can drop by National Bookstore - Glorietta 5 (not Greenbelt 5 as originally reported) on March 13 (Saturday) from four to six in the afternoon. This is the first leg of a three-venue book tour. I'll try to attend. A number of artists will be in attendance for all you autograph-seekers. Do get a copy... it's for a good

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-5765891928761406952010-03-04T19:17:00.002+08:002010-05-05T16:21:33.742+08:00

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT – SMART PARENTINGAt least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Creative Writing, Journalism, or any related course. Excellent communication and WRITING skills.Female; 21 years old and above. Must know how to write and should be very knowledgeable in parenting issues and / or concerns. Dynamic, creative and flexible.Interested and knowledgeable in parenting issues and / or concerns.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-91648293340375860222010-03-01T23:36:00.004+08:002010-03-02T00:02:28.232+08:00

I love love love Charice! I can't wait to hear her debut album, which is supposed to be released within the next few months. And I can't wait to see any of her singles land in the Billboard Top 10. Her second single Pyramid is reportedly climbing Billboard's dance charts. This follows the #44 peak she earned in the Hot 100 for Note To God.Of course, since David Foster et al. would want Charice to

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-31985486971251114392010-02-28T23:51:00.007+08:002010-03-27T03:54:27.629+08:00

I was contacted by Whilce Portacio (one-time penciller of Uncanny X-Men and creator of Wetworks) weeks ago to contribute to a coffee table book to help raise funds for the victims of typhoon Ketsana. The book, entitled Renaissance: Ang Muling Pagsilang, features the artwork of dozens of Filipino and Fil-Am illustrators, comics book artists, cartoonists, and animators based here and abroad.This is

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-40789199747011094792010-02-25T19:33:00.004+08:002010-02-25T20:02:18.947+08:00

Let's move back a good fifteen years to the Billboard Top 10 pop chart dated February 25, 1996. Nostalgia mode... activate.1) One Sweet Day, Mariah Carey and Boyz 2 Men.Over the years since this record-breaking hit, Boyz 2 Men lost a member, and Mariah lost her voice. (She lost a bit of her sanity, too, but then there was emancipation.)2) Not Gon' Cry, Mary J. Blige3) Missing, Everything But The

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-9392823634494735292010-02-23T14:57:00.006+08:002010-02-24T01:09:31.900+08:00

At the KomikStrip convention held at the University of the Philippines - Los Baños last February 13, I was assigned the table beside Studio Studio, the group led by Ace Vitangcol which produces "Love Is In The Bag." You may have seen this Pinoy manga series in the bookstore and wondered if it was imported.It's about a girl who transforms into a bag when under extreme stress, particularly when she

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-42348573559963863102010-02-19T20:21:00.003+08:002010-02-23T20:05:38.909+08:00

It is no secret that there's a lot about living in the Philippines that we don't like, moreso in the present circus... I mean, socio-political situation. So much so that a number of my friends have quipped, either in jest or sarcasm, about leaving the country and settling in less stressful territories.New York-based Mercer Consulting annually surveys the world's cities and draws up the "Best

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-43711175925171374312010-02-17T14:40:00.006+08:002010-02-17T14:55:01.673+08:00

Some of you may have already seen this illustration over at the Zaturnnah Facebook page. I'm reposting it here, the before and after versions. (Click on image to enlarge)Incidentally, Zsazsa Zaturnnah: Ze Muzikal earned seven nominations from the 2nd Philstage Awards for the Performing Arts. The Tanghalang Pilipino hit musical is vieing for the following awards:OUTSTANDING MUSICAL

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-60243257253224435042010-02-13T01:36:00.003+08:002010-02-23T20:11:46.801+08:00

Sometimes you're just aching to write, but you don't know what to write about. Or, you're desperate to find a great inspiration for a story, but you don't know where to start. Websites that feature writing prompts can help, but a number of the prompts featured simply encourage you to jog your brain and not really generate fresh story ideas.PostSecret can be your rich resource for writing prompts

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-16656138687759826382010-02-12T01:11:00.006+08:002010-02-23T20:12:36.043+08:00

People who know me well can tell you that I've been one to lock my psychological age at 26. In fact, I've been "26" for about nine years now, and the fact that people tell me that I look far younger than 39 seems to prove that age is all in the mind. Sure, I've been noticing more lines on my face, plus the onset of sagging cheeks, coupled with a few aches here and there, but I've otherwise never

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-11640175806355337512010-02-02T21:59:00.002+08:002010-02-03T00:49:03.374+08:00

My uninformed prediction for the win in itals...Best PictureAvatarThe Blind SideDistrict 9An EducationThe Hurt LockerInglourious BasterdsPreciousA Serious ManUpUp in the AirDirectingJames Cameron - AvatarKathryn Bigelow - The Hurt LockerQuentin Tarantino - Inglorious BasterdsLee Daniels - PreciousJason Reitman - Up In The AirActressSandra Bullock - The Blind SideHelen Mirren - The Last

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-78985687137121433052010-01-28T16:26:00.003+08:002010-02-03T00:49:27.280+08:00

Junnifer: "Uyyy!! Meron na akong iPad!"Zoorlah: "Anong iPad? iPOD, 'ka mo! Nagpapaka-American twang ka pa diyan!"Junnifer: "Hindi nga! iPad ang pinakabagong ni-launch sa pataasan ng ihi ng mga tech companies. iPAD, gawa ng Epol!"The feature-rich color-screen iPad, which conveniently looks like a widened iPod Touch, has a suggested retail price of $499 for the 16GB model, thus trouncing the

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-55766711651928209722010-01-26T15:18:00.003+08:002010-05-05T16:21:33.748+08:00

If interested to apply, send a cover letter and your updated curriculum vitae to:Rad Santos: rad (dot) santos (at) summitmedia (dot) com (dot) phPaolo Cuerpo: paolo (dot) cuerpo (at) summitmedia (dot) com (dot) phEDITORIALEDITORIAL ASSISTANT – SMART PARENTINGAt least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Creative Writing, Journalism, or any related course. Excellent communication and WRITING

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-53797948182776114892010-01-25T02:41:00.001+08:002010-02-03T01:14:51.557+08:00

Coloring *sigh*... Such a frustration...

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-81967768927995386792010-01-23T02:21:00.003+08:002010-02-03T00:51:19.230+08:00

From Yahoo! News: "...a Taiwanese-American strategy consultant who goes by the Web handle "jozjozjoz," thought it was funny that the camera had difficulties figuring out when her family had their eyes open. So she posted a photo of the blink warning on her blog under the title, "Racist Camera! No, I did not blink... I'm just Asian!" "And something simple I cooked up (click image to enlarge).Read

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-85296485305386470032010-01-23T00:58:00.004+08:002010-02-03T01:14:51.564+08:00

Shown here are two panels I'm quite proud of (click on the image to enlarge). I took some time thinking about how to compose them and what sort of props would go into them, down to the pattern on Gwyneth's goblet. I also like how cleanly my lines ended up, like Ada's hair and the little basket filled with sewing thingies. I wish all the panels of the book would come out this way.The punchline?

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-22999694864089988802010-01-20T15:35:00.004+08:002010-02-03T00:46:23.965+08:00

Reprinted from an article written in 2007. Author anonymous.Story ideas are everywhere. You can 1) go over the news; 2) recall a special event in your life; 3) recall a special event in a friend's life; 4) go through history books, etc. Then you ask a lot of "what if" questions. Chances are, you'll find a story hook that'll interest you enough to expand into a full plot.However, not all story

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-9485503173659540632010-01-19T19:25:00.002+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.538+08:00

Here's an interesting blog post:"But let’s say some rich guy, heir to hectares and hectares of sugar cane plantation, or the business mogul of the chain of super malls decides to don a cape and mask to swing from building to building, beating up chumps who mug people for a living. Would that make for a Filipino superhero?"Read the whole piece on Hold the Phone.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-11011730465353204302010-01-19T03:40:00.006+08:002010-02-03T00:46:23.971+08:00

There will be creative writers who may scoff at the idea of writing for a market, but it is the practice of the mainstream publishing industry to pour their resources on material that has a good chance of being picked up. While industry observers have noted that developing technologies (such as e-readers, electronic delivery, and the renewed interest in tablet computers) and business models (like

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-22353682857206865442010-01-15T00:30:00.003+08:002010-02-03T01:14:51.571+08:00

Click on the image to enlarge. Rough drawing can be found in a previous post.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-22994568230034935662010-01-14T16:14:00.003+08:002010-02-03T00:40:19.498+08:00

Wow, has it really been a decade?Billboard magazine recently released its Top 100 Lists for the decade 2000-2009. In there you'll find artists who still have a strong foothold in the current music scene, as well as artists who aren't as active, if at all.Top 10 Songs of the Decade (2000 - 2009)1) WE BELONG TOGETHER - Mariah Carey2) Yeah! - Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris3) Low - Flo Rida

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-32206082193778026622010-01-14T14:01:00.006+08:002010-02-23T20:08:42.210+08:00

There's a bit of a furor erupting about the suggestive billboard of whitening product GlutaMax. The billboard features popular radio DJ Mojo Jojo in what appears to be a "morning after" shot, complete with blurred beefy "borta" in the background. (The above image was lifted from the blog Victorina.)Here are my reactions to the material:1) "Wow, we can do that now?"2) "Wow, that layout is kinda

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-83615472531678067462010-01-14T13:42:00.005+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.577+08:00

Tanghalang Pilipino’s 23rd Theater Season (2009-2010), which pays tribute to “Women of Substance”, culminates with Rody Vera’s Tatlong Mariya, an adaptation of Three Sisters, the timeless classic by Anton Chekhov.Using contemporary language, Vera’s brilliant rendering breathes an entirely new, maybe even irreverent interpretation of Chekhovian characters that are teeming with the heavy human

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-9941985255840531652010-01-07T14:21:00.005+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.584+08:00

After helming the critically-acclaimed production of Atang: Dulang may Musika, director Alexander Cortez returns with Ang Muntik Nang Di Mapigilang Paghahari ni Arturo Ui*, an adaptation of the play by Bertolt Brecht. The play chronicles the rise of mobster Arturo Ui in Chicago during the Depression, as he orchestrates his control over the local green-grocery trade before eventually facing his

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-74047356717326748782010-01-07T02:49:00.004+08:002010-02-03T01:14:51.578+08:00

Click on the image to enlarge. It's still unfinished.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-11541926638895596912009-12-23T19:41:00.002+08:002010-02-03T01:14:51.585+08:00

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-14990881782513134492009-12-04T14:53:00.003+08:002010-05-05T16:21:33.754+08:00

SUBSCRIPTION COORDINATORAt least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Marketing, Commerce or equivalent At least 1 - 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position (preferably with experience in dealing with schools) Has good marketing / negotiation skills Open for a Contractual position TELEMARKETERSAt least a

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-22863407579498065342009-11-27T16:35:00.006+08:002010-02-03T01:06:15.294+08:00

With 2009 about to close, I hope 2010 and beyond will see more major Pinoy graphic novels being published. This year had the compiled El Indio (Francisco Coching), the compiled Elmer (Gerry Alanguilan), 12 (Manix Abrera), Underpass (Summit Media), Trese: Mass Murders (Budjette Tan and Ka-Jo Baldisimo), Where Bold Stars Go To Die (Alanguilan and Arlanzandro Esmeña), etc. etc. etc. Compared to

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-6893342947993499212009-11-25T17:39:00.008+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.614+08:00

What is the role of lawyers in setting up a business? When is it necessary to tap their services? These questions will be answered during the series and Atty. Belaro will also give tips in selecting a good lawyer for an entrepreneur as well as discuss the categories of legal forms and their subsequent details in this five-part webinar series:WEBINAR SCHEDULE:INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL FORMS (SESSION

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-7353723071442826232009-11-10T17:05:00.003+08:002010-02-03T00:52:00.971+08:00

Ooooh-kayyy... here goes.First of all, I know that it's been over 18 months since I released the preview pages, and it's only proper for me to tell you that completion for the Zaturnnah sequel will still take a while. I'm breaking the promise I made to myself. No major comics work from me in 2009.The number of completed pages to date is 34. That's a small jump compared to the original 14 early

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-82996442899542405102009-11-06T19:09:00.003+08:002010-02-03T00:52:00.978+08:00

These two books from Komikero Publishing come highly recommended by yours truly.From Gerry's blog:ELMER is now available at the following outlets: Sputnik!, Cubao X, CubaoComic Odyssey, Robinson’s GalleriaComic Quest, Megamall, Northmall and Festival MallPlanet X, Glorietta 4Druid’s Keep, Gateway Center, MagallanesSolidaridad Book Shop, Padre Faura, ErmitaWhere Bold Stars Go To Die is now

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-69153439273317342322009-10-29T13:54:00.002+08:002010-05-05T16:21:33.761+08:00

MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATEAt least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering (Industrial), Business Studies/Administration/Management, Economics, Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent. At least 2 years of solid work experience in the field of MIS work and procedures review and simplification. Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in IT/Computer - Network/System/Database

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-84216201129665640202009-10-26T18:43:00.004+08:002010-02-03T01:01:17.335+08:00

With the e-book market growing by leaps and bounds in the Western world, it will be a matter of time before we'll be seeing e-book readers in our friendly neighborhood electronics shops. Amazon recently opened up its Kindle device for international markets, while Barnes & Noble entered the fray with its Nook reader. Sony has been churning out improvements for its own devices, while the industry

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-44493356111573722742009-10-23T20:05:00.002+08:002010-02-03T00:52:00.984+08:00

(click on the image to enlarge)Something of a different tone from yours truly. For the rest of the story, visit the Komikero Komiks Anthology blog.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-46155344904431921212009-10-16T13:58:00.003+08:002010-02-03T01:01:17.346+08:00

While select few have been making their rounds of Google Wave, here's another potentially time-wasting, but nonetheless cool, app from the Mountain View, CA idea factory. Google Building Maker lets users create three-dimensional renderings of structures found on Google Earth. View the video below then give the app a test run--and try to not be addicted while you're at it.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-23370961875609637332009-10-14T13:16:00.000+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.657+08:00

 

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-12829906311146440132009-10-09T15:12:00.003+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.663+08:00

If there's one thing that struck me deep with the Ondoy experience is the thought that there are simply too many Filipinos. We're hitting 98 million, and will reach the 100 million mark in less than two years. That's more mouths to feed and more bodies to shelter. How can our 300,000 square-kilometer country possibly handle the stress?According to the CIA website, our birth rate is approximately

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-34337126610911357402009-10-08T17:44:00.004+08:002010-02-03T00:54:33.620+08:00

Set to launch this coming KOMIKON 2009 (October 18, Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall), Underpass is a graphic anthology featuring dark fantasy stories from some of today's greatest Pinoy comics creators.Sim by Gerry AlanguilanJudas Kiss by David Hontiveros, Budjette Tan and Oliver PulumbaritKatumbas by David Hontiveros and Ian Sta. MariaThe Clinic by Budjette Tan and Ka-jo Baldisimo.The full-color

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-19027386008971963292009-10-06T15:11:00.003+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.676+08:00

From the Tanghalang Pilipino press releaseTennesse Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, A Streetcar Named Desire, translated by Orlando Nadres into Filipino as Flores Para Los Muertos, will be brought to life on stage as Tanghalang Pilipino’s third offering in its 23rd Theater Season that celebrates “Women of Substance.” The play, which will be performed in English and in Filipino, opens on

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-41549139620865998762009-09-25T21:43:00.003+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.682+08:00

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-91163486736960372632009-09-25T18:56:00.002+08:002010-05-05T16:21:33.767+08:00

ADMIN SUPERVISOR (RECORDS & ASSET MANAGEMENT)At least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, Commerce or equivalent. At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position. Preferably Supervisor / 5 Yrs & Up Experienced Employees specializing in Clerical/Administrative Support or

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-73465520708122701852009-09-22T23:37:00.002+08:002010-02-03T00:52:00.997+08:00

Har har har!! Oh, you have got to read about it... and more "creepy sex scenes in comics." Courtesy of Cracked online.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-72921287632254839992009-09-22T00:24:00.003+08:002010-02-03T00:52:01.005+08:00

Mango Comics' Boboy Yonzon makes this announcement in his Multiply blog."THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED Years of Philippine Komiks and Cartoons coffee table book will be launched on Oct. 16, 2009 at 5PM at the Powerbooks, Megamall. Written by Dr. John A. Lent of Temple University and published by Yonzon Associates."This is a book that's long overdue, and it's such a thrill to know it's finally coming out.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-63151741599770982142009-09-19T00:31:00.002+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.711+08:00

Now that Paula Abdul has exited American Idol (to be replaced by Ellen DeGeneres), we can only wish her the best of luck. Feels weird seeing her do other things, like that little "Ellen" tribute she did in the recent VH1 Divas show--even hosting the entire event, for that matter. I hope that she finally, finally releases a full studio album.Check out Paula singing live in the early 90s, during

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-69205696188376243522009-09-17T17:48:00.003+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.718+08:00

If book publishing is your game and you have extra dollars in your bank account, why not start a book printing business--with a machine that can produce a bound copy of a book in less than ten minutes?!The Espresso Book Machine prints and binds "library-quality" books, is just slightly larger than those hefty photocopiers we see in major bookstores, and requires only one person to operate. This

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-22377414839431072292009-09-15T22:14:00.005+08:002010-02-23T20:13:01.407+08:00

Interesting. In the website Numismaster.com, Richard Giedroyc of World Coin News reports that the Philippines may just change the design of its currency. This reminds me of that campaign years ago to redesign the American dollar, resulting in some really fabulous ideas.(See other U.S. dollar ideas in the Dollar ReDe$sign Project.)Since my brain wasn't working at the office, I decided to give the

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-6953839516643473982009-09-15T14:12:00.002+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.730+08:00

He made women swoon in Dirty Dancing and Ghost. He even had a top 5 Billboard hit in "She's Like The Wind," which is a beautifully haunting song if you haven't heard it yet (music video below). Goodbye, Mr. Swayze. You're incredible, and indelible.Watch him in Dirty Dancing through this link.

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144999.post-4974842990990461612009-09-14T20:01:00.001+08:002010-02-03T00:23:33.745+08:00

This just makes me smile.From EverythingUSB.com: "Slightly more practical is the Snoopy USB Hub. This 3 port USB hub has Snoopy in his ultra favorite role as an Flying Ace hunting the Red Baron."

Carverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990427797756098507noreply@blogger.com0