July 2009
2 posts
Checking In
Hello… anyone out there still read this??? HAHA.
I feel like a part of my life has now gone missing due to my many months of postlessness. All you bloggers… learn from my mistakes! Keep bloggin or else you will end up like me… a pie with a missing slice never to be whole again!
OK, its late.
Until next time…
Checking out!
April 2009
1 post
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Creative Reconstruction
Still figuring out ways to blow your mind…
Sit tight!!!
I need a new camera!
Twitter: @thomasphantom
In the meantime, check out these crazy Japanese people (thanks Mike Adeeevs).
LMFAO.
March 2009
14 posts
Re-Everything
Seattle was awesome!
Working on a new layout that will hopefully blow your mind. No updates until relaunch.
For “other” updates… follow me on Twitter: @thomasphantom
Stay hungry!
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T-Answers
This moves up in the blogging queue. I know, I know I’m behind but this is way too awesome not to post. Thanks @HINJanitor! I can answer web/design questions all day. (AHEM… clears throat) Helveticaaaa…
Dude got T-Pain’s style down!
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Three Point Oh
Apple’s iPhone 3.0 Software unveiling starts in about an hour. Catch the Gizmodo liveblog here. Even though I’m on BB… its still good to know what’s up!
Source: Gizmodo
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Now You NOOE
Lots of new things on the NOOE front… check us out!
www.neveroddorevenla.com
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Picture Me Rollin'...
… in a black chromed-out Herman Miller.
Tish took a picture of me test-driving one at Room & Board. I look like a GIANT!
In a few years I would like to upgrade to a Herman Miller. It’s like the Apple of office chairs and of course anything that you describe as “the Apple of” comes with Apple prices. Its all worth it though. As a designer, you tend to appreciate the...
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Friday Fly By
So much to do… I shouldn’t even be blogging right now… or chatting on AIM… but I thought I’d share a peek of my OCD setup here at the studio. Everyone loves to see this kind of stuff… sort of behind the scenes kinda fetish. Back to work!
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No QUESTion
Congrats guys! Best of luck with everything here on out!
See you guys soon!
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Korean TKO
Just got back from eating Korean BBQ with Louis (Tikko, NOOE) and Luis (Tigran’s old buddy visiting from Mexico). Unfortunately, Tigran couldn’t join us. Louis showed us this little spot in Cerritos where All-You-Can-Eat BBQ is only $9.99. Thats like half of what you would pay at regular Korean buffets… I had to see it to believe it.
I saw it… and believed it.
Louis...
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Because Eye Care
Took my sister out to lunch today. She currently attends SCCO (Southern California College of Optometry). All she does is study all day/everyday so it was nice to catch her in between classes for a quick bite. Later this month, she will be administering her first eye exam for class and I volunteered (like the good brother I am) to be her first patient/guinea pig. I’m not sure which one of us...
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Bump, Bump, Bump
I think the biggest news out of all the Apple updates today has to be the iMac. Cheaper 24” model PLUS support up to 8GB of RAM (from 4GB). I don’t think I will ever use 8GB for anything. Man, this looks like a winner.
More: Updated iMac
Other updates: Updated Mac mini, Updated Mac Pro
Source: Apple
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Mac Hype Returns
The new iMac models and their corresponding references:
- MB417: Entry level model - MB418: “Mass market” model - MB419: high-end model - MB420: ultimate model The entry level model should come with a 20” display, while the three other models will feature a 24” panel. For the Mac mini, the references are the following: - MB463: entry-level model - MB464 high-end model
Mac...
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Ten Years Ago
Check out what Microsoft thinks the future holds for us in 2019. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see these things coming to fruition earlier. The video below is just a teaser…
Click here to watch the 5 minute video.
Props, Microsoft… props (wow I can’t believe I said that).
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Gimme 1080P
Sony’s DSC-HX1 20x superzoomer with 1080p HD video isn’t a rumor anymore. It’s got a 9-megapixel CMOS sensor (like a legit DSLR) and automagically pumps out 224-degree panorama shots with a single sweeping motion.
Even though Sony’s description is smattered marketing BS speak like Exmor sensor, Bionz processor and G Lens—which increase shooting speed to 10 frames...
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Video Variety
I come across a lot of videos that I forget to share. Here are some random videos (courtesy of Tish) that I thought were… sharable. Fantastic.
WATCH THIS NOW. Be sure to watch Part 2. The More You Know *shooting star*.
Amazing is the next single of his album 808s & Heartbreak but Kanye was forced to release this because he knew of another video using the “video glitch”...
February 2009
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Quest KILT It
America’s Best Dance Crew (Season 3) - MTV Shows
I’m sorry if you’re a Beat Freaks fan or whatever… but QUEST DE-STROYE-D LAST NIGHT’S EPISODE. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!! You know it. The judges know it. MTV knows it. Beat Freaks fans know it. I know some Quest members personally so you may think I’m biased but honestly… they were ON POINT with every...
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Lesson Learned
You probably noticed a bunch of updates yesterday. Never falling behind on blogging ever again. I got all fancy shmancy with the images (2x2 grid style) to cut back from posting even more pictures… quantity control. In the end it probably saved me a total of 0 hours 0 min 0 secs.
Not sure if I like the way I handled captions for the grids though… maybe for photo intensive posts...
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The Cupcake Man
Last night, I had the privilege of attending a lecture given by Johnny Earle aka Johnny Cupcakes at Whittier College. Tish and I thought we were gonna be late and miss the 6pm start time (which quickly brought back horrible HORRIBLE college flashbacks) but as we walked into the student center area there was a massive line of eager fans snaking up a flight of stairs. Whew!
The lecture actually...
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ZZZoo
Last weekend, Tish and I joined Owen and Annie as they were hanging out in my hometown, America’s Finest City… you guessed it, San Diego. We met up with them in their hotel on Friday night. With nothing really planned, we grabbed dinner at TGIFriday’s in the beautiful Gaslamp District which was alive as it should be on the eve of the weekend.
Yes, that is Street Fighter...
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Abracadabra!
This year, Tikko Studios and myself were fortunate enough to attend Magic Trade Show in Las Vegas. For years, I’ve always seen pictures on blogs and always wanted to check it out. Magic is closed to the public and only open to buyers and shops/stores. What is Magic you ask? Well, twice a year (Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter I believe) clothing brands come out to Vegas to showcase their...
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Infinity Points
For couples day, Tish and I went to Old Pasadena for the atmosphere… the hustle and bustle, sights and sounds, shopping and walking. Its a very popular place for the the 14th of February. I made reservations for dinner at Tani Sushi and it was probably one of the most satisfying dinners I’ve… we’ve had in a while.
But before we get to dinner, I wanna touch upon this little...
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Level Up
Here are some picture recaps of the CADC/Level 3 clubbing performance. We wrapped up our NOOE lookbook photoshoot in Fullerton early that day and headed up to LA for some crunk times. Note to self: never going to 18+ events ever again!
TK (Wildboyz/Victory/Segue/5DTV), Chantha (ABDC, TM), David (TM)
Jason Parrrk, Brian, Tuan
Jmo and Jo (Revolve, NOOE)
Monica, Jo, Kyle (thanks Christine!),...
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Boys Will Be Boys
After our NOOE editorial shoot. We met up with Hom, Quyen and Tuan for a guys night out. It was a long day so it was nice to chill out over some drinks and bomb ass sandwiches and partake in “boys will be boys” antics.
We walked to Seven Grand in Downtown LA where the other guys were waiting… the ambience was like no other… lots of browns and nice furniture… not your...
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Reunited
I went down to SD a couple weeks ago to celebrate some birthdays of friends whom I hadn’t seen in a really long time. I don’t visit home often and when I do I rarely connect with them so it was definitely good seeing and catching up with Ryan, Can and Phil.
I really need to stop taking pictures while I’m driving…
Surprise birthday cake fail… LOL. I’m bummed...
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Speakerboxxx
Should be a good one…
Read his story here.
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Stagnant Status
Sorry for the lack of blog updates… its just been on the busy tip lately. The NOOE crew just got back from our product shoot for our online store (launching soon btw). Things are on the up for NEVERODDOREVEN so be on the looks. Here are a few pics from tonight’s shoot at the Commonwealth Collective studio…
Stay tuned for recaps galore!
Viva Las Vegas
Just left Chino Hills on our way to Vegas for Magic. I’m updating from my BlackBerry! I should be able to blog from the hotel so stay tuned for the ups… I’m behind a couple of posts! For real-time updates… Follow me on Twitter: thomasphantom. Viva Las Vegas! Party like a rockstar!
Murder in the 949
Man Shot To Death While Sitting In Parked Lexus
Police say a man in a parked white Lexus was fatally shot at an Irvine shopping center Wednesday. A report of shots fired brought Irvine police to the Trabuco Grove shopping center at Jeffrey and Trabuco roads at about 4:40 p.m., Lt. John Hare said. There were reports that the victim had been sleeping in his car, and that the passenger side rear...
Phone Wars
See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.
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LA All Day
I’m in LA today with the rest of the NOOE crew for an outdoor shoot. Images will be used for marketing purposes and for our new website launching soon. Be on the lookout: www.neveroddorevenla.com
Check back soon for the recap.
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Busted
The driver of a white Bentley who led police on a three-hour slow speed chase on Los Angeles freeways has stopped on a street in Universal City north of Hollywood, but has yet to surrender to authorities. California Highway Patrol and police officers with guns drawn are surrounding the car, which has its trunk open. Los Angeles police Officer Karen Smith says the chase began shortly before 8...
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Climbin' Buoys
If bet if you heard this on the radio, you’d think it was a real song… T-Pain, you a fool for this one!
This video is so CLEAN (and straight IGNANT). Everything… shots, production, editing was on point. HD is ridic!!! I love it! Its actually better than most rap videos I can tell you that much. I just like the fact that these guys are doing what they love, having boat loads...
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Wet Surprise
After our studio partners meeting this morning we discovered a little wet surprise behind the proposed “intern detainment area”/kitchen.
Um…
Somebody gonna get a hurt real baaad… somebody.
Turns out, due to all the recent rainage, a huge puddle/body of water formed on the other side of the wall and water seeped through who knows when. At least it wasn’t...
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THievery
From The Hundreds blog…
This kid walked into The Hundreds Los Angeles store last week and thought he was slick, pulling the five-finger discount on our new GOTTA flannel shirt. The thing most of these idiots tend to forget is that (1) there are cameras all over the shop and (2) Iron Mike is a certified triathlete, meaning he’s not only stronger than you, he’s much, much faster than you as...
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Art Crimes
You’ve probably seen Improv Everywhere’s amazing Frozen Grand Central video — it’s gotten over 15,000,000 YouTube views. Apparently, so has Sony, because they totally ripped it off without asking permission or giving credit. Weasels.
This is the original video: Improv Everywhere
Watch Sony’s copied version here.
Source: Gizmodo
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Believe It
To all who’ve parked at a shiny Mac Pro and Cinema Display to lend some Apple retail magic to your 25 Things chain letter: Facebook has been banned from the Apple Store’s networks worldwide. Myspace was first to be banished back in 2007 (so 2007!), and now Facebook has met a similar fate.
Read more here.
Source: Gizmodo
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A Crew Called Quest
Been meaning to blog about this for while…
There are five teams left on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, Season 3. Two of our very own CADC alumni, Ryan Feng and Brian Hirano are dancing with Quest Crew. Its such a trip to see them on TV… especially on a show watched by millions nationwi… no… WORLDWIDE if you count the internet!
Feng and Hirano… SUPER...
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Friday Forecast
Had a lunch meeting with Tikko Studios today to go over some business and talk about upcoming projects. Since we share a studio, we’d usually grab something quick for lunch but since it was a “business meeting” Louis suggested Islands conveniently located behind our spot. I think this is where Louis takes everyone for business meetings so if you’re ever craving an Islands...
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Reputable Organization
I’m really bad with remembering dates. I’ve tried iCal when I had the iPhone but I hated inputing events on the touchscreen and then having to sync or actively open an app to see my week. With BlackBerry, inputing using the keyboard is no problem and I found this theme which shows my Calendar on the home screen (one less step/app to open). The theme also adds an extra icon (so 7...
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Slippery Subject
I love the rain and gloomy skies. Probably because I’d rather be cold than hot and plus I HATE sweating. I don’t think I would mind living in SF… hmmm. I think I’m a big city, cold weather type of person.
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Street Fighter: YouTube Edition
YouTube video games???
Pretty cool at first… but the page refreshes kill this idea plus it knocks you off of HD. Still pretty neat though.
Source: NOTCOT
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Cardboard Kitchen
I’m taking Tish here… :P
Check out more cardboard food here.
Source: NOTCOT
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No Nonsense
Source: NOTCOT
I’ve been a fan of Staple since back in the day for their clean designs, no nonsense graphics and message. Check out this video where Jeff showcases some new collabos at Bread and Butter. NICE jacket!
For more on Staple check out www.stapledesign.com Read Jeff’s blog at www.todarrinhudson.com
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It Takes Two
This is what happens when tough economic times hit… the strong companies start to pounce on the weak in hopes of growing even stronger for when the times get good again. And so the word is that tomorrow Verizon is going to flex some muscle and begin offering a compelling sales promotion that will continue through to March 31st - Buy One Get One free.
Source: Crackberry
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Pro(crastinator)
The Mac Pro hasn’t seen a design overhaul in ages—since before the Intel switchover—so MacBlogz put together their next gen dream machine. Is it your ideal Mac Pro, too?
At first glance, it’s just like a current Mac Pro, but with some extra/updated ports. A closer look reveals a new surface perforation (a product of Apple’s new unibody construction process) and also what I...
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Brand Importance
I love to look at brand/rebrands. The most controversial rebrand this past year, in my opinion, has to be Pepsi’s. I’m not a huge fan of their new look and judging from the comments over at Brand New, I’m not alone. Their website (www.pepsi.com) is kind of annoying too. Pepsi they will spend $1.2 billion over the next three years to revamp all of their brands (Mountain Dew,...
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Full Steam Ahead
Monday
Tish and I grabbed dinner at Pho Bac Ky (on Red Hill). They have a $3.99 dinner special for a regular bowl of pho. I forget what times. It’s a good deal and the pho isn’t that bad either. Definitely a quick fix if you’re craving it. I think the staff is starting to recognize us. Pardon the quality… taken on the Blackberry. Two Pho Tai bowls and an Egg Roll appetizer...
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The Welcoming Party
When I see this…
I think of this…
And this…
Tish, myself and some of her co-workers will be braving the hungry morning mob tomorrow. I’m kind of interested to see the what the turnout will be like tomorrow and how Denny’s will handle the 8-hour feeding frenzy. The word “free”, especially during the recession/economic downward spiral time that...