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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.


Spunk United Magazine

Posted on April 3, 2006 Under Design

Spunk United is an online-magazine based in Singapore dedicated to supporting the local talent and creative community there, and around the world. They say they're all about image, but they aren't the traditional glossy magazine. Infact, their flash site is…

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Invicid Update

Posted on April 3, 2006 Under Fashion

It's almost spring time which means we will start seeing lots of t-shirts for the warm weather. Invicid dropped some fly new t-shirt designs last week for their Spring/Summer 2006 lineup, all hand screened by Seattle artist and designer Mark…

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Durkl: Funky and Fresh for Spring

Posted on April 3, 2006 Under Fashion

I was pleased to finally see an update to one of the funniest t-shirt fashion sites on the net: Durkl. They just launched a new Spring/Summer line with some funky fresh t-shirts. They also added a new section that's dedicated…

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The Kleptones: 24 Hours

Posted on March 30, 2006 Under Music

The Kleptones, the unofficial mash-up kings of the world have yet again blown me away with their latest double-disc album: 24 Hours. They go above and beyond mashing together artists like Bowie, Beyonce, Peter Gabriel, Jet, Stevie Wonder and more.…

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Metromint: Spearmint Flavor

Posted on March 29, 2006 Under Travel

Anyone who knows me knows I love mint, especially Metromint-- the peppermint water made from nothing but spring water and pesticide-free mint grown in Washington's Yakima Valley. I guess the folks at Metromint loved me so much they went out…

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High Line Groundbreaking in New York

Posted on March 29, 2006 Under Design

I first blogged about The High Line project back in July of last year, and until now had heard very little about it. On April 10th the transformation of The High line begins-- the city will celebrate the beginning of…

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Oken

Posted on March 29, 2006 Under Design

The Spanish company Oken has been developing and producing seating solutions for both public and private environments since 1989. I recently discovered them while searching for one of their latest products seen here: the Binaria chair. It's surely one of…

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Caddy

Posted on March 29, 2006 Under Design

Caddy is a new product concept by a London based design consultancy called Wood&Wood Design. The idea behind Caddy is to draw together a mobile suitcase, a "granny trolley", and a walking aid. The Caddy can be either pushed or…

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Arkitip Issue 0033: José Parla

Posted on March 28, 2006 Under Art

The newest issue of Arkitip Magazine features one of my favorite urban inspired artists, José Parla. I first covered Parla's work back in February of last year and I've enjoyed following over a year of his progress. If you're unfamiliar…

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Li Wei: Stunt Photo Master

Posted on March 27, 2006 Under Art

I've seen a handful of these photos before, but until know I didn't know the artist behind them-- let alone the process, or that he is indeed quite famous. After browsing his photos, I've decided Li Wei is the unofficial…

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