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.


tshrt.com

Posted on February 9, 2005 Under Fashion

The online t-shirt community, tshirt.com, is having a design competition. 50 quid prize and a bunch of free t's. A little bit like threadless, I even recognize a few of the designs from both competitions. They do have a bunch…

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Google Maps

Posted on February 9, 2005 Under Travel

Google has done it again with their Google Maps. Another awesome addition to their lineup of tools. It does directions, business location, and is totally awesome. You can pan and zoom in and out on locations with ease. It's a…

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Perplex On Sale

Posted on February 8, 2005 Under Fashion

Remember the great designs by Perplex & Lola? The online shop Virgin Threads has most of their styles for sale. The designer Milan Tanedjikov is doing a really great job with these pieces. Ladies--Check it out, the denim looks great,…

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Sirius in Hotels

Posted on February 8, 2005 Under Life

A bit more economical than handing out an iPod to all of your guests, W Hotel launched the first In-Room Sirius Satellite radios..."First Howard Stern, now W Hotels, Sirius satellite radio is on a roll. Suites at the W Los…

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Grivinia

Posted on February 7, 2005 Under Design

Someone sent me this great artists work-- really wonderful illustration, 3D rendering and product design from Russia. I don't speak Russian, nor read it, so getting details on this artist is a bit tricky. But check out Grivina's site, some…

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Art For Everyday

Posted on February 7, 2005 Under Fashion

Beams T has an impressive collection of t-shirts in there equally impressive store. They look Tokyo based but do international shipping and are introducing new styles to their lineup of T-Shirts all the time. The sites a bit confusing but…

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Moto, Chicago

Posted on February 4, 2005 Under Food

Everyone seems to be talking about this guy Homaro Cantu, who serves edible photos and sushi prepared on his i560 ink jet printer in his restaurant Moto in Chicago. There is a New York Times article about him and his…

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Faesthetic Magazine

Posted on February 3, 2005 Under Design

Think Faest! Faesthetic Magazine is full of art, photography, graffiti and design. The 4th issue of this ridiculously cool looking independent art magazine is out. It features over 90 artists and their work as well as interviews with 4 indie…

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Dadawan

Posted on February 3, 2005 Under Fashion

I don't know much about the designers at dadawan, but I like a lot of their shirts. One thing I know for sure is they're in Europe and they have a great sense of humor. They look independent, and I…

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Jose Parla

Posted on February 2, 2005 Under Art

José Parla is inspired by all the anonymous artwork found in streets all over the world. I find compositions on surfaces of deteriorated walls, and remnants of construction markings. In my paintings I create layers and textures representing the age…

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