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Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor. Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends that I care about.


Behance: Make Ideas Happen

Posted on April 26, 2007 Under Life

At its core, JoshSpear.com is about inspiration, great ideas and exploring what makes a fantastic experience (and to-die-for product). We review, write-up and talk about these experiences and ideas whether they're gadgets, art, sneakers, restaurants or viral websites. Have you…

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Jason Markk Launches Website

Posted on April 26, 2007 Under Life

Jason Markk, maker of that awesome Premium Sneaker Solution I've been using for the past few months finally launched a site where you can learn about and purchase all their top-notch sneaker-centric products. In celebration of the launch, the first…

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PopTech's Pop!Casts

Posted on April 24, 2007 Under Life

When you're done twiddling your thumbs staring out the window thinking about your own earth shattering way to change the world, you should be browsing PopTech's Pop!Casts collection-- watching every single video, one at a time, becoming more educated and…

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Pixel Breaker: The Polar Clock

Posted on April 24, 2007 Under Design

Information on the mastermind designer behind Pixel Breaker and The Polar Clock is scarce-- it looks like he (or she) is a bit of a pixel-pushing superhuman, having done amazing work with Adidas, Panasonic, and more. The Polar Clock is…

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The Sponge In Milan

Posted on April 23, 2007 Under Design

Grace, my good blogging pal from Design*Sponge spent what looks like a solid week of furniture flirting in Milan at the Furniture and Design fair-- you can view the coverage on her own site, or at her House & Garden…

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Introducing: Phuong-Cac Nguyen, Live from Sao Paulo

Posted on April 20, 2007 Under Life

I think by now everyone has probably noticed the incredible coverage coming out of Sao Paulo from our newest on-the-ground correspondent and site contributor, Phuong-Cac. Phuong-Cac Nguyen is a Los Angeles transplant currently calling dynamic Sao Paulo, Brazil, her new…

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SAG + OGI Messenger Bags

Posted on April 20, 2007 Under Art

We're loving these stellar looking SAG vs. OGI Graphics messenger bags, goregous! Details are a little scarce, but here's what we know: they're hand painted, available in gold, neon pink, and neon green-- all on white suede. The insides are…

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DaysAgo

Posted on April 18, 2007 Under Food

DaysAgo is a nifty gadget for anyone who has ever opened a jar of spaghetti sauce, put leftovers in the fridge, cleaned the fish tank, or watered the plants-- or maybe more accurately, anyone who has ever poured moldy tomato…

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Rapcat: Checkers Goes Viral

Posted on April 17, 2007 Under Music

At first glance I thought this fake music video for Rap Cat on YouTube was just a spoof-- poking fun at the almost hilarious "rap game" that fills local airwaves with nonsense rhymes, big-booty girls and those oh-so-nice 'flashy' cars.…

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(White) Chocolate Dunks

Posted on April 17, 2007 Under Food

The crazy folks at +41 just released the latest addition to their sneaker addiction line-- all in celebration of 25 years of the Nike Air Force 1. This time around it's a pair of white chocolate dunks-- earlier this year…

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