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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.


Blue Eyes Meets Bed-Stuy

Posted on September 1, 2005 Under Music

I'm not telling what barely-legal file-sharing service you'll need to use to get ahold of the Blue Eyes Meets Bed-Stuy Mashup, by Dj Cappel & Smitty--but it's worth the hunt. There have been some pretty great unauthorized 'mashups' in the…

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Beck’s It: Nationwide Design Competition

Posted on August 31, 2005 Under Design

Starting today, through September 25th, the Becks Fashion is holding a nice sized contest. They're searching for the best in all fields-- from fashion to interior design, as they put it "anything that may enhance or perfect your outfit or…

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Boulder: Installation Shoe Gallery

Posted on August 30, 2005 Under Fashion

Last Friday in Boulder, the young hipsters were out in masses-- an unusual site to see them in such a large group away from "The Hill". They were lined up outside a well-lit retail store-- music, and heat poured from…

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Martin Robitsch

Posted on August 30, 2005 Under Design

I leave it up to Design*Sponge to find the bad-ass kitchen design goodies, and she always delivers. This awesome knife holder was designed by Martin Robitsch, of Austria, and he received an Honorable Mention in the Designboom IMM Cuisnale "Kitchen…

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Collete: PSP Cases

Posted on August 30, 2005 Under Design

If you're looking for a protective case for your PSP, Colette is clearly the source for the nicest covers out there-- With designs available from a large set of well known high end designers, including Jeremy Scott, Goyard, Fendi, Adidas,…

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Michael Paulus: Showing in Portland

Posted on August 29, 2005 Under Art

Michael Paulus, the 'fella behind the skeleton illustrations of cartoon characters I covered a few weeks ago, is having a show in Portland, OR, on Thursday, September 1st. The show is at the Basil Hallward Gallery on the top floor…

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Little By Jenny: Hand Screened Clothing

Posted on August 29, 2005 Under Fashion

I covered Little By Jenny back in December of last year-- before she had a very substantial collection. Now, she has hand silk screened apparel with great details-- from t-shirts, hoodies, to dresses (ladies take note) and baby clothing. Everything…

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Fudge Factory Comics

Posted on August 26, 2005 Under Art

Fudge Factory Comics has a really solid collection of work and the illustrator, Travis Millard, must have a killer sense of humor. His client list includes folks like Burton, Alife, theFADER, Vice, and he even has done graphics on a…

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Jen Lewin: Laser Harps

Posted on August 25, 2005 Under Art

Local Boulder "interactive sculptist", Jen Lewin, will be showing at this years Burning Man-- with an artist grant to create 3 fully interactive outdoor laser harps. I had a chance to check out one of her laser harps when it…

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Sneaker Pimps Philly

Posted on August 25, 2005 Under Fashion

If you're in Philly September 2nd, hop over to the 8th Street Lounge for the Philadelphia installment of Sneaker Pimps-- live art and sneaker customization by 'Grang High', as well as a few DJ', -- it looks to be a…

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