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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.


Yo Yo Pop

Posted on April 19, 2006 Under Gadgetry

The Cable Yo Yo made it into my all time must have--to make your life easier tech equipment list-- almost instantly. The latest piece from BlueLounge design in Pasadena California, the Yo Yo Pop, isn't far behind. It's funny how…

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Cabino Goes to Beaverton (Almost)

Posted on April 18, 2006 Under Fashion

I told Al Cabino, self proclaimed sneaker activist, that when he got close to 10,000 signatures, I'd help push him over the edge. If you're unfamiliar with Al's petition-- it was started to get Nike to release the futuristic shoes…

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Destructed Issue #9: Ordinary Days

Posted on April 18, 2006 Under Design

I missed giving you all the heads up on the past few issues, but the Hamburg based e-magazine, Destructed, just released their 9th issue called Ordinary Days. Each and every issue is available as a .pdf download, and comes with…

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Artefacture Spring Arsenal

Posted on April 17, 2006 Under Fashion

This shirt was too good to pass up and very well timed for tax day-- it's a part of the Spring 2006 Artefacture line. Represent your freelance-designer Form 1099 status with this awesome t-shirt. Long time readers remember the classic…

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The Campus Press

Posted on April 17, 2006 Under Press

When Josh Spear talks trends, companies pay big bucks to hear what he has to say. Cool just isn't cool anymore. At least according to Josh Spear a 21-year-old college dropout and self-described "brand ambassador." "Maybe it'll make a comeback…

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String Republic Online Store

Posted on April 16, 2006 Under Fashion

I first covered Stephane Bucco's shoe line 'String Republic' back in February-- but back then they weren't yet for sale online. Finally the online store is up and running and Bucco's mission to 'Make Feet Beautiful' is much closer to…

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Anonymous Apparel: Hoot!

Posted on April 16, 2006 Under Fashion

Marco Kunardi's special edition t-shirt for for San Francisco based Anonymous Apparel features, well, a beautiful silhouette of an owl (although hard to see here). I imagine this t-shirt was made in an effort to raise awareness about the possibility…

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Canada’s National Post

Posted on April 15, 2006 Under Press

There's a nice cover article about me and this site in the Weekend Post today throughout Canada. Last weekend it was Canadian Radio, this week it's a newspaper-- I guess I'm really stepping up my image in the friendly-land. A…

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Inflating USB Drive

Posted on April 14, 2006 Under Gadgetry

The Inflating USB Drive is another great product by Plus Minus Design. The size of the device changes depending on the amount of data it's holding. It holds up to 2G, and even remains inflated when it's switched off-- so…

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Krudmart Relaunch

Posted on April 13, 2006 Under Fashion

Earlier this week Krudmart officially relaunched with a new and improved store and in my opinion a much needed facelift. The new site is packed full of many new brands, tons of t-shirts and gear and plenty of toilet-joke humor…

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