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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.


Couture Assassins: Miami

Posted on December 8, 2006 Under Travel

We're looking forward checking out Couture Assassins tomorrow evening at Prive. The legendary Futura, Dave White and Methamphibian will be hosting live installations: Transforming graffiti, sneaker and pop art into fine art. We're fans of Dave White, so it's always…

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Meg Pukel: Street Life Miami

Posted on December 8, 2006 Under Art

We stopped by Meg Pukel's latest exhibit here in miami last night, entitled 'Street Life'. The photos help illustrate the transition of urban Miami over the last several years. Pukel, a Miami native focuses on capturing the imposition that once…

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Miami: We’ve Arrived

Posted on December 7, 2006 Under Travel

We're here! Wow, it's a lot warmer in Miami then Chicago or Boulder, CO. Jamie's looking forward to evening out his awesome goggle tan-- I'm looking forward to discovering new artists and crisping to a golden brown in the sun…

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Next Stop: Chicago

Posted on December 6, 2006 Under Life

I'm about to hop on a jet-plane with Aaron, first stop: Chicago. If you missed last weeks post, we're speaking at Columbia College tonight at 6:30. Come by, hear about what we do, ask questions, learn a few things, and…

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From The Vaults: Winter Gear

Posted on December 6, 2006 Under Fashion

Hope you all are ready for another roundup! This time it's winter-oriented gear from 'the vault'-- from coats, to snowboards, to high tech snowboard outerwear, we've got you covered. As we dip deeper into December and the low temps that…

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More Carved Crayons

Posted on December 5, 2006 Under Art

Well, I'm impressed. The Diem Chau Carved Crayons were pretty amazing, but they didn't deploy nearly the caliber of craftsmanship found in Pete Goldlust's work. Check out Pete's portfolio, he features 10 of his latest creations (on second look, they…

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Ikepod Watches

Posted on December 5, 2006 Under Design

Words can't really do the latest Ikepod (Marc Newson's wristwatch line) any justice, so thank god for photos. The Horizon watch, pictured above features a hexagonal honeycomb dial creating an optical illusion that it's convex. The "Horizon" name makes reference…

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Core 77 Presents: 77 Design Gifts

Posted on December 4, 2006 Under Design

The gang at the Core 77 workshop have been hard at work on their 'Ultimate Designer Holiday Gift Guide'. Hot, cool, classic, alternative, hipster, nerdy, iconic and random--the list is an explosion of holiday goodness with a pepper sauce chaser…

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From The Vaults: Food and Drink Gifts

Posted on December 4, 2006 Under Food

From gourmet olive oil to extra yummy cookies, candy and snacks, there's something in here for everyone on your list. We are pleased to present: From The Vaults, the Food and Drink edition. "¢ Peace Oil: "It's extra virgin, great…

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Christmas Tree Poster

Posted on December 4, 2006 Under Design

Not enough room in your tiny one bedroom studio apartment (7 story walkup of course) for a Christmas tree? Sucks for you. Love the smell of a fresh pine tree but can't deal with the disposal, or your significant other…

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