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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.


Perttu Murto: Crazy Talented

Posted on January 12, 2007 Under Art

Perttu Murto is a 20-year-old Finnish graphic artist, and his portfolio 'Overmode' is nothing less than breathtaking. He only recently started (2003) working with graphics and photography-- and he clearly has a gift. When he's not doing work for a…

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Banksy Shop: Where Everything Is Free

Posted on January 11, 2007 Under Art

International prankster, super-star artist, and borderline Bond-esque graffiti writer Banksy recently opened up his online shop, a unique place where everything is free. He provides small, medium, and large versions of his most popular images-- encouraging users to download, print…

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Reykjavik Map Books

Posted on January 10, 2007 Under Art

Reykjavik is a new book concept from Scintilla Limited, created by artist, photographer and dreamer Ami Sioux. The concept for the book was originally born in East Berlin where Ami had been living-- she noticed that on a number of…

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Heyday Footwear

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Life

Heyday Footwear is a brand new footwear line created by Boston based sneaker designer Darin Hager. Darin has been designing shoes for Puma, Clarks and Sperry for so long he decided, "why not do it for myself?" Heyday's designs are…

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iCant wait for my iPhone

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Gadgetry

Gadget aficionados, cell phone nuts, Apple geeks and mobile professionals around the world are all equally blown away by Apple's introduction (finally) of the first ever iPhone. The list of features goes on and on, from a 2 Megapixel camera,…

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MKS Design Knives

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Design

MKS Design, a furniture design studio run by Adam Simha in Cambridge, MA launched a line of custom knives for even the most discerning chef. Sprouting from his knowledge of industrial (mostly steel) furniture design, Adam's commitment to quality and…

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Ecsotype 'School' Bag

Posted on January 5, 2007 Under Design

The Australian made Ecsotype 'School' Bag is a sectioned leather duffel made of two equal halves, allowing the buyer (they're made to order) to combine color combinations for the main body and carrying straps. These look gorgeous, combinations of red,…

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Friend or Foe T-Shirts

Posted on January 5, 2007 Under Fashion

Rarely does a t-shirt company nail all aspects of 'the perfect t-shirt'-- super-soft cotton, flattering cut, great graphics, limited-edition series, attention to details and a compelling story so you know you're truly wearing a piece of art and history. Friend…

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Meet the Marks

Posted on January 5, 2007 Under Books

Meet The Marks is a recently finished children's book by our friend Frederic Terral, the genius behind Right Brain Terrain and the Alternative Motivational Posters. The book plays with 'marks'-- a period, question mark, and very cute exclamation point. The…

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Angry Retail T-Shirts

Posted on January 4, 2007 Under Fashion

We're big fans of all things Angry Retail-- the Skull Argyle Sweatshirt we posted back in June of last year was an instant hit. The Dublin based design group is at it again, this time with a witty and solid…

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