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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 Last Iceberg

Posted on May 6, 2011 Under Eco

This is: Heartbreaking. Amazing. Incredible. Beautiful. I'm not even sure what to think. Camille Seaman chronicles a handful of the many thousands of icebergs that are currently headed to their end.

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Turf Geography Club

Posted on May 6, 2011 Under Life

Turf is Foursquare meets Monopoly. This is going to be big. You can support it on Kickstarter.

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A Tale of Two Customizers

Posted on May 4, 2011 Under Design

Hypebeast has a fantastic interview with my good friend George Bamford of Bamford Watch Department and Dr. Romanelli. Check it out!

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De Medici Ming Fine Paper: Seattle

Posted on May 3, 2011 Under Design

I discovered de Medici Ming Fine Paper today strolling around in my free time after a meeting here in Seattle. What an absolute gem of a shop. I was mesmerized by the fantastic selection of cards, journals, handmade papers, letterpress…

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Zevs Liquidated Prints

Posted on May 2, 2011 Under Art

More Liquidated Logos from Zevs– this time prints for £200. A deal. Related: Zev's NYC Show.

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Honest Logos

Posted on April 26, 2011 Under Design

Procrastination, Cat Videos and more! An idea for a series with honest logos, revealing the actual content of the company, what they really should be called. Some are cheap, some might be a bit funny, some will maybe be brilliant.…

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Fixie to Freewheel: One Button

Posted on April 26, 2011 Under Design

The University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics is a mouthful. But you know what isn't? A bike that can switch between a freewheel and a fixed gear at the touch of a…

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Cocoon Desk

Posted on April 24, 2011 Under Design

Cocoon desk designed by GamFratesi for Ligne Roset. These would be great in schools (not to mention my office!). Via Le Blog Deco (French)

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Y-3 Sala

Posted on April 22, 2011 Under Fashion

The Y-3 Sala, a recent addition to my collection. Polka dots for spring, of course! I couldn't resist after seeing them in London last week. Inspired by the iconic indoor football boot, the Y-3 Sala shoes feature distinctive 3-Stripes with…

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Sushi Memopad

Posted on April 19, 2011 Under Design

Must. Have. Sushi. Notepad. $23 from Tokyo. Must Have Now. Via Hypebeast

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