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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.


DigitalLife NYC

Posted on October 10, 2006 Under Gadgetry

DigitalLife is coming up this week, October 12th-15th at the Javits Center in NYC. I've never been, but they claim it's 'the ultimate consumer technology, gaming and entertainment event of the year.' In the past, tickets have been $15, but…

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Diddy Does YouTube

Posted on October 9, 2006 Under Life

We're sick of Diddy, too. (Is that even his name right now?) His most recent marketing attempt at being in touch with emerging technology really made us nauseous. Long story short, he teamed up with Burger King to launch what…

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Up Close and Personal with Ben Kweller

Posted on October 9, 2006 Under Music

We were lucky enough to grab a few minutes to catch up with our friend and indie rock song writing genius Ben Kweller last week after his show here in Boulder, CO, at the Fox Theater. His new self titled…

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JoshSpear.com RSS Feed

Posted on October 7, 2006 Under Life

You've probably noticed the increased posting as of late-- we hope you're enjoying all the extra content. If you're having a hard time keeping up with the influx of mouth-watering goodness, be sure to sign up for our RSS feed.…

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Hi, I’m Wayne Coyne

Posted on October 6, 2006 Under Music

Around 86% of your answers were correct. Yes, the backside photo of the mystery rock star is indeed none other than our friend (we wish), Mr. Wayne Coyne, front man for The Flaming Lips. I guess it was the pink…

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Album Cover Madness

Posted on October 6, 2006 Under Music

I'm not entirely sure how to explain this clip, but if you watch this without recognizing at least five record covers-- we'd wonder about your childhood music exposure. Maybe it's our morbid Friday sense of humor, or maybe we're just…

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DARFUR/DARFUR Exhibit

Posted on October 6, 2006 Under Art

DARFUR/DARFUR is a traveling exhibit of digitally-projected changing images-- it provides a unique view into the richly multi-cultural region while at the same time exposes the sad reality of the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The event will present photographs taken in…

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World Record T-Shirt Wearing

Posted on October 6, 2006 Under Fashion

It's Friday, so I figured it would be okay to add a little humor to the site today. Matt McAllister, a radio personality on Santa Barbara's local rock station, 99.8 KTYD, recently set the Guinness World Record for the most…

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WRG Magazine: Pop Up Shop

Posted on October 6, 2006 Under Fashion

Brooklyn (aka Crooklyn) based What's Really Good? Magazine recently launched what they're calling a 'pop up shop'. The shop is selling their 40 Acres and A Mule line online, mostly hoodies, t-shirts and track jackets. The shop is open until…

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Name This Rockstar, Win A Pentax W20

Posted on October 5, 2006 Under Gadgetry

We reviewed the Pentax Waterproof camera (The W20) at this years Austin City Limits Festival-- declaring it Party Proof. While we were there we used our press credentials to creep around back stage (yes, we were stalking Ben Kweller) when…

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