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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.


New Porsche Spots

Posted on March 25, 2006 Under Art

Rumor has it these are a few of the newest Porsche spots, by Carmichael Lynch. Even if they aren't real-- or they don't ever see it all the way to television, I think they're totally genius. I can't tell you…

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Plywood Office

Posted on March 24, 2006 Under Design

I'm with Design*Sponge on this one, I've got a crush on the El Segundo's Plywood Office side table, too. They'll be out at CA Boom III this week (March 23rd-26th) in the Santa Monica Civic Center along with dozens of…

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Mago Luxury Smart Phone

Posted on March 23, 2006 Under Gadgetry

There aren't too many details about this new puppy, unless of course you speak Russian. Either way I sure do love the form factor of it--sleek and sexy. Gizmodo has a few good details though: WiFi, USB 2.0, SD/MMC Card…

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iDesign: Seven Ways of Design Thinking

Posted on March 23, 2006 Under Design

The seven ways of design thinking: Intending, defining, exploring, suggesting, innovating, goal getting, and knowing--as developed by Dr. Charle Burnette. The methodology is provided free to anyone interested in teaching children and young adults 'the creative and critical thinking skills…

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Serum Vs. Venum

Posted on March 23, 2006 Under Fashion

I know this has been covered to death lately but I had to give a special mention because designer David Gensler (Of The KDU and Royal Magazine) killed it with his newest line. Serum Vs. Venum (SVSV) is Gensler's up…

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Adicolor Campaign

Posted on March 22, 2006 Under Design

I've long said that corporations need to operate within the laws of the universe in which they're exploring. Adidas (or their European advertising company) clearly understands this with their latest Adicolor campaign-- in fact they just about nailed it in…

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Pom Tea: Crazy Delicious

Posted on March 22, 2006 Under Travel

Thanks to my friends over at Cool Hunting for the heads up on Pom Teas. I was never a huge fan of the original Pom Juice, I found them to be a little overwhelming. However, the teas I found a…

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ROJO edicions Books

Posted on March 21, 2006 Under Design

I just received some interesting books from ROJO, a graphic design and branding studio in Barcelona. The books, they call ROJOedicions are monographic books created by the artists: Tofer, Neasden, Control Centre, Boris Hoppek, Nuno Valerlo and Albert Bertolin-- each…

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Artists Play Too

Posted on March 21, 2006 Under Fashion

New York Collective for the Arts is at it again! But this time they've teamed up in partnership with Fila to provide a platform for artists to showcase their creativity. The project will roll out in phases, the first phase…

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Notcot: Relaunched

Posted on March 21, 2006 Under Design

Congratulations to my blogger-pal Notcot for her one year anniversary and subsequent relaunch. After some much-needed improvements, changes and a rather interesting 'gallery feature' it's back in what appears to be full swing. Notcot is, as described by the curator,…

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