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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.


From The Vaults: Toy Gifts

Posted on December 18, 2006 Under Design

Designer toys make great gifts, from the Pee and Poo toys to Lego Mindstorm's-- here are our picks from the vaults. Enjoy! "¢ Pee and Poo: The Unflushables: I know some of you wouldn't as much as entertain the idea…

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Lady Sovereign + Zoo York

Posted on December 18, 2006 Under Design

I have to admit, it's hard to imagine making way for the S.O.V. on a skateboard-- seeing the biggest midget in the game doing kick flips and ollies isn't anything I've ever imagined. Humorous image aside (hey, maybe she can…

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Xplicid: T-Shirt Club

Posted on December 18, 2006 Under Fashion

Xplicid is a new European t-shirt subscription startup I've got a nice feeling about-- They aim to feature artists and designers from around the world, making sure to keep their lineup as diverse and unique as possible. Obviously, shirts are…

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Motomichi: Dream Texture Series

Posted on December 15, 2006 Under Art

One of my favorite Japanese designers (although now Brooklyn Dwelling), Motomichi, has a couple of gorgeous new prints for sale for the holiday season. He actually introduced these prints back at the Pictoplasma Conference in October, but hasn't put them…

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Beck vs Beck Wheeler Contest

Posted on December 14, 2006 Under Design

We're still kind of buzzing about Beck's latest LP, we think this one might be timeless. We've got some more goodies to share with you from another Beck, Beck Wheeler, a German born artist who studied sculpture and jewelry design…

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Substratum: New Threads

Posted on December 13, 2006 Under Fashion

The guys at Substratum have been working hard on their new store and latest apparel line-- they're very proud of the new designs, and they have reason to be-- they're some of the best yet. Pop by their site and…

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Naughty Holiday Limerick Competition

Posted on December 13, 2006 Under Fashion

Just a light reminder that our Momimomi Contest is still going on-- we'll be choosing a handful of winners, each will receive a 3 month subscriptions to the best t-shirts in the world program (seriously, these shirts are some of…

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From the Vaults: Travel Gifts

Posted on December 13, 2006 Under Travel

By now you all know the drill-- my picks 'From the Vaults' of our travel goodies! Should be something here for everyone on your list. Bon Voyage! "¢ Inside Out Guidebooks: The Inside Out Guide Book series from Rand McNally…

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Dry Bones: Salt and Pepper Shakers

Posted on December 12, 2006 Under Design

Sick of Skulls yet? How about some cross bones instead? These Dry Bone Salt and Pepper Shakers are about 5 inches long-- made from fired, hollow, unglazed porcelain. They're designed by an LA guy by the name of Chris Stiles…

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Gregory Cohen: The Mobile Gallery

Posted on December 11, 2006 Under Art

I really need to give a nod for the ingenuity (not to mention the photographs) of Gregory Cohen-- this weekend we viewed his mobile photography exhibit literally across the street from Pulse Miami, running out of a souped up U-Haul…

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