Hey, just thought I’d post up an apology for leaving this blog unattended. Work and personal life has pretty much eaten up a lot of my free time, (as well as some God of War III/Heavy Rain/Final Fantasy XIII/Bayonetta… haha). I did have a chance to take some pics recently, I will be sure to post them up soon.

BTW, if you’re in town (Washington DC) for the cherry blossoms, peak bloom seems to be short this year. April 1-2 to be precise. As usual the Sakura will probably be gone by the time the Sakura Matsuri comes around April 10th.

I took this with my iPhone March 28th (Sunday) near the Washington Monument. They aren’t pink yet here, but should be in the next day or two.

-NOIS29

If you ever have a day to just sit, chill out and drown yourself in some brew, it might appeal to you to just surf the WORLD WIDE WEB.   I mean, you can find just about anything you want know and seem like a connoissuer about it if anyone asks.   Today I browsed a plethora of futuristic design projects from some major brand labels working in technology.   Now that the processing and examinations of new technology has undergone a new time facelift (used to take 3 to 6 months, now, due to the net, it takes under 30 minutes), expect to be blasted light-years into space technology with applied art.  What do I mean ‘with applied art?’  Well, you don’t want a superfast brick as a phone anymore, noooo; you want it to mold to your lifestyle, allowing you to stand out from the CLONES.
Here I show you how well Nokia is incorporating the applied art with the new space technology we’ve been blessed with on Earth.   My favorite being the Morph Phone (green one).   Bore Yourself: TUVIE

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I couldn’t find too much info about this lowrider edition Camry, besides the fact that it’s so ILL!    I like the open cockpit style they got going on in the insides, just showing off the equally sick interior (peep the iPod in the steering wheel).    I think future cars should be bagged and dropped to show the versatility of whips.    Lot of creative car clubs out their to do the job, yadidamean? See More: LowriderMag

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Photo by Ricky Chung (rickychungphotography.com)

Hey hey hey. Just thought I’d give a heads up to what I’ve been working on, on the behalf of Radar/NOIS. While I’m holding off from releasing a clothing brand, I’ve decided to take the Radar/NOIS brand I’ve been building with this blog and put it towards graphic design services and photography.

Some exciting things going on right now for The Vita Ruins, a DC based indie band. After a few years of playing shows, releasing a 4 song E.P., They finally got around to releasing a full length album.

I designed the album cover and layout for the debut full length album for The Vita Ruins, titled “A Day Without A Name”. Album released yesterday, and I just got a physical copy in my hands. Looks great, and the CD sounds great as well. There’s a wonderful sense of accomplishment when you see your handiwork come out in a physical form, and I’m sure the band feels the same if not a whole lot more. Purchase your copy here, digitally or physically:
http://thevitaruins.bandcamp.com/

If you hail from the DC metro area, I highly recommend you wipe your schedule clean this Friday night (March 5th) and come to the Black Cat, where they will be playing and holding the CD Release party, along with Ra Ra Rasputin, Cobra Collective and DJ Ed Dudes. Show details here:
The Vita Ruins (CD Release) & Ra Ra Rasputin @ Black Cat (Mainstage) w/ Cobra Collective and DJ Ed Dudes

I’m no good with reviewing music, so I’ll just let these other blogs and articles do the talking:

Murmur DC
http://www.murmurdc.com/2010/03/03/in-the-spotlight-the-vita-ruins/

Associated Content Review:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2712401/the_vita_ruins_bring_impressive_atmospheric.html?cat=33

Brightest Young Things (BYT)
http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/music/listening-party-the-vita-ruins-2/

A mention in The Washington Post
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/goingoutgurus/2010/03/nightlife_agenda_98.html#fri

Here are a few photos I took from their last show they played January 29th at the Rock & Roll Hotel:

Hope to see you at the show!

-NOIS29

Nice, Bruce Willis! Haha

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-NOIS29