About the author

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.


Mekanism vs Space Invader

Posted on October 5, 2006 Under Design

When it comes to customized and limited-edition skateboards, Mekanism runs the block. We've seen some amazing deck-collaborations with the likes of Katharina Grosse, Zevs, John Maeda, and others. In their latest effort, Mekanism joined forces with the elusive Invader. This…

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Pearlroth House Update

Posted on October 5, 2006 Under Life

A quick update on Andrew Gellar's Pearlroth House for all the modern architecture fans out there. Demolition on the 70's additions to the construction took place last week-- now for the first time in over 30 years the original double-diamond…

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Richard Lawson’s 9 Volt Lamp

Posted on October 4, 2006 Under Design

An easy and great looking combination of an everyday 9V Battery and a simple LED-based light. We think this tea light interpretation is simply gorgeous. No details on ordering and prices (as of yet), but if you have any interest…

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Waking Rothko

Posted on October 4, 2006 Under Music

I wanted to give a special nod to the ingenuity behind the campaign promoting Waking Rothko, a local Denver band clearly comprised of more than just stoner musicians-- they're musical strategists. The first EP encourages unauthorized duplication, in fact they…

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Own Your C

Posted on October 4, 2006 Under Design

Wow. It has only been launched for two weeks and OwnYourC has already won 'site of the month' from Favourite Website Awards. The site is part of a State of Colorado teen anti-smoking initiative, and was designed jointly by ad…

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Want to ask Ben Kweller a question?

Posted on October 4, 2006 Under Music

We sure do, actually we've got a few questions for the indie-pop superstar. We're sitting down with Mr. Kweller tonight after his show at the Fox Theatre in Boulder to ask him a few questions about life, love and music--…

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Neiman Marcus Christmas Book

Posted on October 4, 2006 Under Life

Okay, so we can change our minds fast about this kind of thing. We were pretty set on the new Audi R8 we mentioned early this week as the next JS company car, but when Neiman Marcus introduced their legendary…

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The Design Sponge Shop

Posted on October 3, 2006 Under Design

I wanted to give an extra-special congratulations and high five to Grace over at Design*Sponge for finally launching her dream project: An online shop where she can showcase and sell affordable, limited-edition designs by her favorite independent artists. Every piece…

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Hulger Bases Finally Shipping

Posted on October 2, 2006 Under Gadgetry

Remember those super-sexy Hulger bases we were drooling over a few weeks ago? Of course you do-- the ones for the Penelope and PIP phones we all want for our Skype calls but simply can't justify buying? They're finally shipping…

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Babeland Stores

Posted on October 2, 2006 Under Travel

It's rare I just 'stumble' upon an interesting shop when I'm visiting NYC-- I stay pretty tapped in to my contributors (and family) living here. But, for whatever reason, until now, I'd never been inside the doors of the famed…

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