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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.


SXSW Music Coverage

Posted on March 14, 2006 Under Music

Many of you have probably noticed the guest posts by a new contributor and friend Aron Branam. Aron's down at SXSW this week covering the whole shabang for me-- he offered up his suggestions for 3 must-see Wednesday acts with…

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Google Mars

Posted on March 13, 2006 Under Travel

Google just quietly launched Google Mars-- I kid you not. This online application allows you to browse the martian landscape the same way Google Maps allows you to scan and research our planet earth. Browse the mountains, canyons, dunes, plains,…

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3D Painted Rooms

Posted on March 13, 2006 Under Art

After some digging I couldn't find much information about the creators of these 3D painted rooms, just a lot of pictures. If anyone knows more about them though-- please drop me a note. There isn't much to say but each…

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Visualize Your Email Conversations

Posted on March 13, 2006 Under Art

Ever wonder what types of things you talk about with your various email buddies? Or how your email conversations differ with each? Themail is a new tool (unfortunately PC only) that visualizes the contents of your email archive. Each column…

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Rxmance: Spring 2006

Posted on March 9, 2006 Under Fashion

One of my favorite t-shirt lines rxmance recently launched their Spring 2006 line. The Boulder, CO natives keep pushing the boundaries with extremely soft cotton (seriously guys, where do you find this stuff!?) and as always, edgy hand-screened designs. The…

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The Beastie Boys Support Mashups

Posted on March 9, 2006 Under Music

I love it when any artist takes hold of a trend like mashups-- and not only encourages, but enables the fan to be creative. The Beastie Boys placed a whole slew of their a capellas on the web for download--…

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Freaking for Sneakers

Posted on March 9, 2006 Under Life

Time Magazine has a nice article about the bubbling sneaker culture around the world-- a culture that has helped propel the slow-growth athletic-shoe biz' to more than a $15 billion industry today. If you're still trying to grasp the whole…

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My Clothes Tell Secrets

Posted on March 8, 2006 Under Fashion

Edoc's gear 'tells secrets'. Hidden messages and codes are woven into all their clothing and accessories-- they hope to break the traditional categories of street/skate/surf and classic fashion with what they call "covert". This is the first company I've seen…

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Call For Submissions: Thaw 2006

Posted on March 8, 2006 Under Design

There's a call for submissions for a Contemporary Furniture Design Exhibit put on by The Industrial Designers of Edmonton Association (IDEA). The show will take place during The Works Art and Design Festival from June 23rd to July 5th 2006--…

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Sometimes I Rhyme Slow

Posted on March 7, 2006 Under Music

I know, I know-- I should probably add a special category for all the mashups I post here. This 'ReMixtape' was just too damn good not to mention. Hip Hop meets acoustic guitar as Jose Gonzalaez's album Veneer (which is…

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