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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.


Josh Osho’s Jesus Walks

Posted on December 19, 2011 Under Life

I never much cared for reading music reviews– so I won't bother here. I'm totally digging Josh Osho's accoustic Jesus Walks cover posted above, so check it out. Via Donald Glover

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Dominic Wilcox Watch Sculptures

Posted on December 19, 2011 Under Art

Dominic Wilcox has created some new watch sculptures– tiny people standing on the hands of a watch, on subjects from protest and big brother to money and football. Via Mocoloco The new Watch Sculptures are part of a larger series…

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Paul Winter’s 30th Winter Solstice

Posted on December 14, 2011 Under Music

Long time family friend Paul Winter is gearing up for his Winter Solstice Celebration kicking off tomorrow in NYC. For this year's concert the six-time Grammy winning musician will be joined by special guests: Armenian vocalist Arto Tunçboyaciyan, Gospel singer…

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NoPattern 2012

Posted on December 13, 2011 Under Art

Old friend Chuck Anderson of NoPattern has released a few new goodies for the holiday season. Above is his latest NoPattern Calendar– a 7x7 calendar packaged inside a black vinyl record sleeve screenprinted with gold ink, signed and numbered in an…

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Chocolate Invader

Posted on December 12, 2011 Under Food

Ah yes, the Chocolate Invader. Molded with single origin 66% Dark Chocolate crafted from Costa Rican cacao. Made in New York. Deliciously geeky. Buy now and it will arrive in a laser engraved wooden box– inside you will find a…

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Cowbird

Posted on December 8, 2011 Under Life

My friend Jonathan Harris never ceases to amaze me. He's one of the most thoughtful and talented people in the world. His latest project Cowbird has an audacious goal- in his word, to become the public library of human experience,…

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Hamburger Wrapping Paper

Posted on December 6, 2011 Under Design

Gift Couture will offer high-quality wrapping paper sets that feature original photography and design. Their main goal is to produce unique papers that coordinate together into conceptualized themes and sets. This is exemplified in the Cheeseburger set that they chose…

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Skateboard Sculptures

Posted on December 5, 2011 Under Art

Japanese artist Haroshi creates unique three-dimensional sculptures out of recycled skateboard decks. Layers of stacked wooden decks are transformed into sharks, body parts, fire hydrants, toys, fictional characters, and shoes. Incredible. I need that apple. More pictures on Toxel. Thanks…

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Fonderie47

Posted on December 1, 2011 Under Design

How do you get more than 20 million AK47 assault rifles out of Africa? My friend Peter Thum is financing their destruction through the creation of an incredible new luxury brand called Fonderie47. Melding ancient technique with leading edge precision,…

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Cool Hunting 2011 Gift Guide

Posted on November 28, 2011 Under Design

As always, Cool Hunting brings the funk with their Gift Guide again this year. Some great goodies in there.

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