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.


Tumi Adaptors

Posted on November 17, 2005 Under Travel

I'm all about the gadgets and gizmos that make my life easier. With all the international travel I've been doing lately I've unfortunately never had a great electric travel adaptor, until now. My bag always seems to get cluttered with…

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Neiman Marcus Watch

Posted on November 17, 2005 Under Gadgetry

It's that time a year again when Neiman Marcus fills their website and catalog up with superbly bad ass holiday gifts. I'll take the new V14 44 BN AR Racing Watch. It's limited to 50 pieces, made with sapphire crystals,…

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I LOVE MY ADIDAS

Posted on November 17, 2005 Under Fashion

I don't really know (or care) whether this is an enthusiastic adidas fan, or a sting mission into the blog world by corporate adidas. The content on the new ILOVEMYADIDAS blog is fresh. It's all about "those three stripes", it's…

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Survey Reminder

Posted on November 16, 2005 Under Life

Just a little reminder that my readership survey is still open. Go fill it out, it will take you less than five minutes. Two lucky survey-filler-outters will win a $150 gift certificate to Karmaloop or a Sony PSP. What are…

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Vintage Graffiti Ties

Posted on November 16, 2005 Under Fashion

I don't wear a tie very often, but when I do I like to keep them interesting. I'm liking Tymbal's new Vintage Graffiti Ties, available at the Pixel Girl Shop. The ties are made from vintage pieces which have been…

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Tom Judd’s Daily Illustrations: Complete

Posted on November 15, 2005 Under Art

I covered Tom Judd's Daily Illustration project back in May. If you're not familiar with his project, he set out to create 365 days of original illustrations. Anyway, he finished his page-a-day objective and the results are mind boggling. This…

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Rob Walker: MLK Boulevard

Posted on November 14, 2005 Under Art

A friend of mine and talented journalist Rob Walker has an excellent column called "Consumed" in the New York Times-- if you haven't ever checked it out you're missing out, you can find it in the Sunday Magazine section. He…

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Metromint

Posted on November 14, 2005 Under Travel

I was a little bit suspect when I started hearing a new mint water called 'Metromint', but I gave it a try last week and i'm now glad I did-- It's great! Metromint is simply natural spring water mixed with…

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Trendwatching.com Seminar

Posted on November 14, 2005 Under Life

My apologies for the lack of posting last week. I was in NYC for a meeting, and then was able to attend the last few hours of Reinier Evers Trendwatching.com seminar. I was thoroughly impressed with both the content of…

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The eBay for handmade goods…

Posted on November 10, 2005 Under Design

I like this new site Etsy.com-- it's sort of an eBay meets handmade goods shop. "Your place to buy and sell all things handmade." Items for sale are tagged by materials used, as well as categories, and colors. There is…

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