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Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing Get Started Choose Software Tips & Tutorials From Jacci Howard Bear, your Guide to Desktop Publishing Hey, Mom. It's your birthday. (In case you were trying to forget, thought I'd remind you.) Chances are you, readers, know someone with a birthday coming up between now and next July. I've got the software you need to start cranking out the Happy Birthday wishes. Same software works great for anniversaries, holidays, party invitations, and even wedding and baby announcements too. Welcome to another filled to the brim issue of the About.com Desktop Publishing weekly newsletter. It's the end of summer and the start of school (at least where I am). Here's your annual dose of Free School Calendar Templates. And if you want the news when it's hot off the press (or something like that): Add my blog to iGoogle or My Yahoo! or other RSS Reader | Follow My Tweets on Twitter | Tell Me What You Like on Facebook Tennis, Anyone? A Designer Sport If you missed the opening doubleheader this past Friday, mark your calendar for this coming Friday... and the next (skipping Labor Day w/e)... and so on through December 10. Layer Tennis season 3 has begun. Traveling Donuts Here's a bite-by-bite analysis of Friday's graphic designer competition that features a logo/rebranding challenge. Who do you think created the best brand? Political Punches Can animation trump illustration? Perhaps. Here's my take on this head-to-head (or beard to beard) campaign to rule the court. Agree or Disagree with me? In Case You Missed It: How and Why to Use a Mood Board It's one of those steps in the design process, like thumbnail sketches, that some designers like to do and others do without. If you're on the fence or want new ideas on how to get in the mood, explore these articles and tutorials on mood boards. Desktop Publishing Ads Interior Designers Graphic Designers DTP Web Site Designers Desktop Publishing Featured Articles Grab These Templates for Contracts Are You Sure Those Fonts Will Work Together? Download 50 Fab Free Fonts ALL CAPS a Firing Offense? Question Time With Chris Spooner ABC to XYZ (Alphabetical Education & Entertainment)   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Jacci Howard Bear Desktop Publishing Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Desktop Publishing newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Software News & Views Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Coming This Year Need a Business Card? There's Software for That! Make Your Own Gifts? There's Software for That, Too! Advertisement