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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.


Fitzsu Grand Prix

Posted on October 23, 2006 Under Design

We're loving these artist-edition Playsam cars, created for the Fitzsu Society, a Los Angeles based modern accessories store. Thirty-three international designers created one-of-a-kind cars using the original Playsam Streamliner car (we wrote about last August). They invited artists from all…

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Hecklewood Sale

Posted on October 20, 2006 Under Fashion

In celebration of the launch (finally) of The Hecklewood Boutique, they're throwing an online, one-week only, 40% off sale. Enter the code HWOODHOMIES at checkout to get the discount. This promo code is only good through next friday, October 27th.…

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Mekanism Online Store

Posted on October 20, 2006 Under Art

Our pals over at Mekanism Skateboards finally launched an online store. Decks are on sale from 80 to 300 Euros and t-shirts start at 40. These guys are really at the top of the totem pole when it comes to…

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Kozyndan Panoramas

Posted on October 19, 2006 Under Art

If you're unfamiliar with Kozyndan, aka Kozy and Dan, they're an awesomely talented illustration star duo out of LA, California. They just updated their site with a handful of new Panorama drawings-- and words can not describe how sick they…

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Lichido

Posted on October 19, 2006 Under Food

In Chinese culture, the lychee is a symbol of romance and love-- and is considered to be the king of all fruits. Taking cues from the old country, a team of liquor aficionados dreamt up Lichido, a new drink produced…

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Tom Bihn: The Archetype

Posted on October 18, 2006 Under Travel

When the MacBook Pro's came out, our friends over at Tom Bihn were the first to the scene with a stylish, functional and properly-sized laptop case. The larger size and additional .2 inches of the MacBook Pro's width quickly turned…

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Worldchanging: The Book

Posted on October 18, 2006 Under Books

I've been a WorldChanging blog reader ever since I learned of them through my first invitation to the TED conference last year (I wasn't able to make it, but can't wait for this year's lineup). They just released their first…

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Pat Robertson and Friends Coloring Book

Posted on October 18, 2006 Under Art

Garret County Press asked a handful of their favorite artists to "color in" pages from Kevin Stone's latest project: The Pat Robertson and Friends Coloring book. The results are really a hoot-- see the original page on the left, and…

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Maps of War

Posted on October 18, 2006 Under Life

Ever wondered who controlled the Middle East over the course of human history? This flash movie, Maps of War, takes you, the viewer, from 3000 B.C.E through the present, 2006 C.E. It's also constantly updated with the ever-evoling conflict issues.…

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Neckface does Vans

Posted on October 17, 2006 Under Fashion

I remember seeing Neckface tags when I lived in Brooklyn 4 or 5 years ago- and his rise to what I equate to be basically street-art-stardom has been fun to watch. Sneaker Freaker has a few exclusive shots and details…

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