Don't hold your breath. We've got a busy month to share with you!

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We've recently been honored with two 2008 American Graphic Design Awards from GDUSA, one for website design of Cinedulce.com, and one for book design of Kaya Press' This is A Bust, novel by Ed Lin. Awards like these are only possible with all the creative folks that have worked with us on these projects. A sincere "Thank You" to all of you. Additionally, we'd like to thank the awesome team at Cinedulce, the dedicated folks at Kaya Press, and Ed Lin for the opportunity to work with you. Thanks also to GD USA and the judges of good taste. Thank you Farid of Sunshine for always being there. Thank you to our families. Thanks Pepper for something...

Enjoy a funny evening for an unfunny cause at the private East Village studio of Gregory Colbert, creator of Ashes and Snow. Speakers and performers include Alec Baldwin, Alan Cumming, E.L. Doctorow, Calvin Trillin, Nora Ephron, Peter Carey, Jonathan Lethem and DJ Cassidy. This may be one of the last chances that we have to make a difference in the election, so please try and attend. Donation: $500. RSVP and info: maxoutforobama@gmail.com

We love design. You know that. We especially love designing for people that love food...especially cupcakes! Tawny Ong says, "Cupcakes tend to put smiles on people's faces. And that's what I love about baking them." What more can you ask for from a baker? Formerly a baker at Magnolia, and now on her own, she's busily bringing (she delivers too!) smiles all over New York. Check our her menu and get your cake on! She specializes in classic cupcakes, cakes and banana puddin'!

Join us at the Point Gallery Public Opening October 7th and 8th as for 2 days, Kuroda Seitaro's work will take over the entire hpgrp Gallery space. Gallery will be open from 12PM - 10PM both days. On both nights, Kuroda himself will be there to meet and celebrate with all. Come by and bring your dogs. Dogs are welcome at the Mad Dog show! Yes, Pepper will make a guest appearance.

Golf media and marketing leader, 2aTEE Golf asked us to work with them on updating their logo and website over the summer. Do check it out and if you're trying to reach men with your marketing goals, be sure to work with 2aTEE.

We've had the honor and pleasure of designing S. L. Fung's book Pak Mei Kung Fu: The Myth & The Martial Art. For the first time, a complete history of this martial system is revealed without the ambiguities and lingering questions that typically challenge those wishing to broaden or reinforce their knowledge of Pak Mei Kung Fu.

Izakaya: the Japanese Pub Cookbook by Mark Robinson is the perfect chef's companion for learning the recipes and secrets of eight Tokyo izakaya spots. Robinson manages to have these Tokyo staples share their recipes and stories. This is definitely a must-have for you food lovers.

Design guru Yoichi Nakamuta has produced photographer Yasumasa Yonehara's new book Tokyo Amour, and it is absolutely sweaty, hot and simply sexy. Select images will be on display from October 23-December 20 at the Barry Friedman Gallery. Join him at his opening reception on October 23, 5-8 PM.

With the election just a month away, even if they can't vote they can still show who they're rooting for. Get your pooch a campaign shirt From Scratch. Every supporter counts!

Our visionary friend Kenjiro Kitade shows his newest body of work "KITADE PEOPLE - 北出人" at HPGRP Gallery. Please meet the Kitade People and join Kenjiro at his opening reception. Exhibition will be on display from Oct 10 until Nov 10. Opening reception will be on Oct 10 at 6PM.

New York Pop Artist Mike Dreeland's newest works are a personal reflection of how 2008 has been a fun and dangerous year for him. Get to know him at his show Oct 10th at 10pm at Mansion.