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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.


Tube Map Wallet

Posted on January 24, 2007 Under Design

The SuckUK Tubemap Wallet-- albeit way thicker than something I'd ever carry (I'm addicted to my MAKR wallet), is a pretty unique solution to subway navigation. The wallet, made of top-notch leather, serves as not only a place to store…

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WRG? Deadstock Shop

Posted on January 23, 2007 Under Fashion

The team from What's Really Good? just lanched yet another pop-up style online shop for deadstock sneakers-- as in, the not-made-anymore endangered species of the footwear world. They're cleaning out their own closets here-- sneakers will be added on a…

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Riottt Concert Online

Posted on January 23, 2007 Under Music

Back in November we were invited to the Be The Riottt Music Festival that took place in San Francisco-- unfortunately we weren't able to make the 30 band, all day event but word on the street was it was off…

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Bodum Sake Glasses

Posted on January 23, 2007 Under Design

I've always been impressed with Danish brand Bodum's double-walled glasses-- the breath taking design has been available in a variety of sizes for espresso shots, etc. for a while. (Product Dose has a great Brand Wiki on the company by…

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Metromint Gets Crazy Delicious

Posted on January 23, 2007 Under Food

The super-genius mintologists at Metromint are at it again. I was so busy drinking up samples of the new flavors: Lemonmint and Orangemint, (I'm sort of addicted) that I almost forgot to write about them. Thanks to Evan's mention over…

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2007 Survey, I Need Your Help!

Posted on January 22, 2007 Under Life

It's been more than a year since our last survey-- and traffic has basically tripled since that time. While we think we have some idea about who you (our readers) are, we're all sort of scratching our heads in bewilderment…

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Thrillst Goes Hollywood

Posted on January 22, 2007 Under Life

The boys from Thrillist are heading West! The daily newsletter for food, drinks, services, gadgets, gear, sports and travel recently launched their first West coast title. If you're in the LA area be sure to head over and join for…

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Sundance Festival (No Plane Ticket Needed)

Posted on January 19, 2007 Under Art

Sundance Film Festival kicked off last night in Park City, Utah-- swarms of people head to one of the coldest, most conservative and lack-luster cities in the world (minus the skiing, but there isn't even snow there yet). They all…

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Oki-ni Sale

Posted on January 18, 2007 Under Fashion

Oki-ni (one of my favorite collaboration brands) just announced their annual sale. Major price cuts on oki-ni edition Adidas trainers, Evisu, Fake London, and more. Pop by and check it out while it lasts, the Adidas vs Oki-ni shoes are…

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Degrees of Separation

Posted on January 18, 2007 Under Books

Degrees of Separation originally started as a simple online postcard website for designers living, originating or somehow connecting to New Orleans area. Read: This project was started pre-hurricane. After Hurricane Katrina, it turned into a creative outlet for many people…

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