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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.


The Glade

Posted on March 14, 2005 Under Life

Being Hunted just launched a new project and site they're calling The Glade. They set to do what Being Hunted does so well with news-- with products. It's essentially an overview of the latest shop goods from the best brands…

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Cheval Noir

Posted on March 14, 2005 Under Art

I wish I had some more information about the work at Cheval Noir, but all I can say is it speaks for itself--amazing work with a solid Japanese influence. All that is given in the about section is that Aya…

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Jeremy Scott Adidas

Posted on March 11, 2005 Under Fashion

So theFADER is the new hot blog on the block right now--I won't rip on 'em too hard as they get their new blogger feet solid, but the content will no doubt be awesome--those are some well connected dudes. They…

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The Future of Camera Phones

Posted on March 10, 2005 Under Gadgetry

This may look like some laser pointer, but I think it's a prototype from Sony Ericsson. Their head of design, Hiroshi Nakaizumi, thinks there might be a future for smaller camera phones (maybe in the shape as the one shown)…

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Massive Change

Posted on March 10, 2005 Under Life

Remember Bruce Mau's design project, Massive Change? While, it's open now at the Art Gallery of Ontario-- I wish I were up there to see it. It's his 10 step program for overcoming pessimism about the future. Got questions? Learn…

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Vektorika Magazine

Posted on March 9, 2005 Under Design

Vektorika Magazine's new issue (#6) is out now, it's a pretty good collection of some very talented vector graphics artists. It's an e-zine, so it's totally simple to check out. This issue is 54 pages long-- and if you're curious…

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Just Be Complex

Posted on March 9, 2005 Under Design

Just Be Complex is a pretty comprehensive store with a lot of original artwork for sale, along with some books, magazines, toys, videos, and a nice selection of clothing and some good rare nikes--it's quite the little e-shop. It looks…

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I Love Your T-Shirt

Posted on March 8, 2005 Under Fashion

Lace Magazine looks like a really great sneaker magazine out of Europe--the online pictures show it packed full of unique and interesting kicks. I'll have to get a copy--And right now in collaboration with I Love Your T-Shirt, every 100th…

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Phirebrush

Posted on March 8, 2005 Under Art

Phirebrush is an online magazine and has a fabulous collection of many artists work. Their slogan is simple-- view.submit.enjoy. They display peoples submissions in art, design, photography, and even music each month. What makes them so unique is they let…

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Stand-Alone iPod Shop

Posted on March 7, 2005 Under Life

The first Stand-alone iPod store in the country has now opened. How trendy-- I see this idea catching on to be potentially very successful. The store opened up in San Luis Obispo, California. The shop offers every iPod model and…

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