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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.


OK Go: Do What You Want (Wallpaper Version)

Posted on February 19, 2007 Under Music

While we were all a little overexposed to OK Go's treadmill finesse, a little trip to YouTube (or TRL) may still be in order to view the group's latest video, "Do What You Want (Wallpaper Version)." I don't think this…

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DPMHI Spring/Summer

Posted on February 16, 2007 Under Fashion

The Maharishi Spring/Summer collection just landed at DPMHI's site. Some great collaborations with guest artists like Futura and XL records. The 2007 season debuts with a new MHI house camouflage, the MHI 90 splinter-- this one is inspired from 70's…

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PSFK Conference NYC

Posted on February 16, 2007 Under Life

Our trendy-spotting pals over at PSFK are having a conference Tuesday, March 6th at Regal Cinemas Union Square, NYC. It'll be a morning of trends and ideas and an afternoon of new marketing inspiration. Speakers like Sascha Lewis from Flavorpill,…

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Just A Moment Clock

Posted on February 15, 2007 Under Design

The Just a Moment Clock by Reddish design studio is a quirky mix between analog and digital representations of time. Each time component is separated giving the appearance that hours, minutes and seconds are all different time zones. Maybe they're…

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Milk Desk

Posted on February 15, 2007 Under Design

Check out this incredible desk concept by Danish designer Soren Kjaer (serial entrepreneur behind Castit, the online casting agency, and founder of new media agency In2media). He teamed up with Holmris Hansen A/S to create this futuristic desk simply called…

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Shusaku Arakawa: Reversible Destiny Lofts

Posted on February 14, 2007 Under Design

CommonGate has dozens of fabulous photographs of Shusaku Arakawa's awesomely innovative housing project in the Mitaka suburb of Tokyo. The project called Reversible Destiny Lofts is meant to be anything but comfortable and serene. The surroundings are meant to stimulate,…

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Oddpodz: A Global Nation of Creatives

Posted on February 13, 2007 Under Design

Serial Entrepreneur, self proclaimed Brand Diva and JoshSpear.com friend Karen Post recently launched an exciting new social network aimed at creatives. Oddpodz is set to become a flourishing community of out-of-the-box thinkers, designers who wish to make significant positive impact…

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Jillian Tamaki Illustration

Posted on February 13, 2007 Under Art

Jillian Tamaki calls herself a displaced Canadian illustrator, currently braving the wilds of Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Having lived in Greenpoint, I can only imagine what she's finding so wild about one of the statistically safest neighborhoods in all of the five…

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Give an Eco Bouquet

Posted on February 13, 2007 Under Life

Since you're already getting ready to shower your most-loved significant other in Lelo Pleasure Toys, fine chocolates and likely flowers-- why not make sure they're organic? OrganicBouquet.com offers delivery of all all the usual suspects (come on guys, roses are…

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Furni Artist Clock Auction

Posted on February 8, 2007 Under Art

Everyone is buzzing about the new Furni Artist Clock Auction-- and they're not alone. Furni rallied the participation of artists like James Kerr (left), Cody Hudson, and many more. All the proceeds of the auction go directly to Skate for…

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