About the author

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.


The 8-Minute Airport Shuttle

Posted on March 1, 2006 Under Travel

You only need to get stuck in the back seat of a taxi or limo en route to JFK in terrible traffic once to know how uncomfortable it can be-- not to mention a total waste of time if you're…

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SkiGreen Challenge

Posted on March 1, 2006 Under Travel

Two nutty powder hungry friends of mine (Chris Brady and Reid Wegley) were recently challenged by Colorado Ski Country to ride and review all 25 Colorado ski resorts in their Passport to Ski Areas of Colorado guide before the end…

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Are You Generic?

Posted on February 28, 2006 Under Design

Are You Generic? created some pretty memorable anti-corporate campaigns, most of which can now be seen on their website. It's an organization that seeks to "protest, to question, and to disprove." They've been giving brand-america the finger since 2001 with…

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Apple’s Big Announcements

Posted on February 27, 2006 Under Gadgetry

The blogosphere has been buzzing with Apple's big announcement a few weeks ago that simply read: "Come see some fun new products from Apple on February 28th at 10:00 AM." The rumor mill has been at full steam churning out…

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Fully Loaded Chair

Posted on February 27, 2006 Under Design

With over 450 .12 gauge shotgun shells, this chair is truly fully loaded. Designer Alexander Reh definitely created an odd dichotomy with comfort and objects of weaponry. The brass shotgun shells create an interesting allure and apparently as Yanko Design…

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Submit 2 Print at The Andenken Gallery Denver

Posted on February 27, 2006 Under Art

I checked out the opening party for Submit 2 Print at The Andenken in Denver on Friday night. The show consists of nearly 150 prints for sale from over 40 artists including Jeff Soto, Evan Hecox, Brendan Monroe, Tim Buskup,…

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ISO50: Scott Hansen

Posted on February 27, 2006 Under Design

Scott Hansen's design studio ISO 50 just got a major update, the site looks really beautiful now! If you're unfamiliar with ISO 50, it's Hansen's full service design studio that does everything from photography and logos to web design and…

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Welcome To The Blogosphere Malcom!

Posted on February 24, 2006 Under Life

It looks as if author Malcom Gladwell has silently launched a blog. He says "In the past year I have often been asked why I don't have a blog. My answer was always that I write so much, already, that…

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Odeo: Internet Audio To A New Level

Posted on February 24, 2006 Under Gadgetry

I've had my eye on Odeo for a while--slowly watching as they make power moves in the online audio market. If you're unfamiliar, check them out! A few of their newest features are quite remarkable. You can call a dedicated…

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Mazda and Quiksilver

Posted on February 24, 2006 Under Art

Earlier this week we saw a pretty solid artist/car collaboration between Joshua Davis and BMW. Now, the designers of Quiksilver got all artsy on about 10 new Mazda cars. Each car was painted completely "off the cuff" by the Quiksilver…

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