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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.


Danny Macaskill: Industrial Revolutions

Posted on August 29, 2011 Under Life

Words can not describe. The talent. Not to mention the quality of the film. Hat tip toJeff Staple...

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Let’s Meet & Work

Posted on August 29, 2011 Under Life

Let's Meet & Work is a great idea. Currently serving London and NYC. Via Swiss Miss

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Love For Nippon: Tokyo

Posted on August 28, 2011 Under Art

Eepmon recently made this new piece to contribute to an art show event on September 19th at PARCO department store in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event is part of LOVE FOR NIPPON, an initiative in supporting the Great East Japan Earthquake…

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Eames Lounge Chair: Black Edition

Posted on August 28, 2011 Under Design

Herman Miller has released a new limited Asia edition of the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. As you can see it's all black, featuring black plywood framing and black premium leather. Limited to 100 pieces and dead sexy. Via Selectism

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Nike Winter Lunar Flow

Posted on August 27, 2011 Under Fashion

Loving the monochrome look of the new 2011 Nike Winter Lunar Flow. I'm seeing a lot more monochrome in design lately and I'm digging it. Via Hypebeast

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Five Nights In Maine

Posted on August 26, 2011 Under Art

This Kickstarter project Five Nights In Maine looks like it could turn into a great film. Have a look! As of this post, they're halfway to the $40,000 goal. If it moves you, support it! Already awarded a Fulbright Fellowship,…

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Storytelling in The Internet Age

Posted on August 23, 2011 Under Art

If you like stories, go vote for this wonderful SXSW panel featuring many incredible people.  It will no doubt be a highlight of the week It's organized by Rudy Adler of 1000memories featuring Aaron Rose, Jonathan Harris (go Jonathan go!),…

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Ontour On Strike

Posted on August 22, 2011 Under Fashion

Inspired by activists, protests and underground resistance, Ontour says NO to hamburgers without pickles, NO to queuing at the local butcher and YES to YES! Gather your riot tomatoes and join the union guild. Classic silhouettes with a modern take,…

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Wings & Horns Fall/Winter ’11

Posted on August 19, 2011 Under Fashion

The fine folks at Roden Gray have just announced the launch of Wings & Horns Fall Winter 2011 collection. Huge fan of what I see. The hoodies are an amazing staple. Check it out.

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The Quirky Show

Posted on August 15, 2011 Under Life

If you're in NYC August 24th, you should go to this and celebrate the Quirky's Sundance debut. Update: The first epsidode can be seen on Hulu now.  Check it out!

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