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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.


Upwell Design Wallplates

Posted on June 3, 2011 Under Design

Wallplates is a functional light switch system that already works with your standard light switches. Hook and Envelope are the first of these functional Wallplates, but eventually new product functions will be created as the product line expands. Hook and…

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Herman Miller x Makoto Azuma

Posted on June 1, 2011 Under Design

This one made me laugh. Rarely do you see a company like Herman Miller doing out there design collaborations like this one– especially with a Japense botanic artist, Makoto Azuma. The AstroTurf covered Aeron will be available for sale at…

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The Quantum Parallelograph

Posted on June 1, 2011 Under Life

This is frighteningly bizarre and terribly awesome. Reminds me of something Jonathan Harris would do. The Quantum Parallelograph is an exploratory public engagement project examining the scientific and philosophical ideas surrounding the theory of quantum physics and multiple universes. The…

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My 27th Birthday Wish

Posted on May 26, 2011 Under Life

The Playground Project directed by Libby Spears from Red Flag Magazine on Vimeo. Wherever drugs are being sold, children are being sold. -Eileen Jacobs, FBI It's frightening, and it's not just an international issue.  At any given time there are…

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StndAir

Posted on May 25, 2011 Under Travel

StndAir is simultaneously ridiculous, and ridiculously smart. Travel to the Hamptons and beyond this summer will be fun, easy, and accessible with StndAir, starting May 26th through October 10th, 2011. It is available for the public, as well as Standard…

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Eat The Sun

Posted on May 24, 2011 Under Art

Eat The Sun is an incredibly well shot, totally bizarre movie about a group of people around the country that stare at the sun and claim to not need to eat– among other physical and spiritual benefits. Watch the preview…

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Young Lovers T-Shirts

Posted on May 23, 2011 Under Fashion

Loving these Young Lovers Label limited-edition t-shirts. Anyone that has spent anytime in NYC will get a laugh out of the New York Smile, Rats, City Don't Sleep or my favorite, Lovers. 100% cotton, sweatshop free.

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Pickmaster

Posted on May 20, 2011 Under Gadgetry

This is genius on so many levels. A simple metal punch that lets you turn any piece of sheet plastic like an expired ATM card, into a guitar pick. Via Core 77

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Ed Bing Lee Knits Food

Posted on May 18, 2011 Under Art

Artist Ed Bing Lee knits burgers and hot dogs. Reminds me of the knitted sushi we saw a few years back! More over at HighSnobiety

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Nike Gato

Posted on May 17, 2011 Under Fashion

I wont even comment on what other plastic shoes these Nike Gato's ($42) remind me of. What do you think? Via Nice Kicks

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