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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.


Mirror Puzzle

Posted on November 10, 2004 Under Design

Tobia Wong's mirror puzzle "takes game playing to narcissistic levels", this limited edition glass puzzle is available in two sizes, 10" and 15" for $175 and$ 225 respectively. It is sure to make your friends wonder about how much you…

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Hempstone

Posted on November 9, 2004 Under Design
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Legs to Make Us Longer

Posted on November 9, 2004 Under Music

I'm a sucker for someone that can play the guitar, really, really, really well. I'm even more a sucker for Kaki King, who on her new album Legs to Make Us Longer does just that. She proves how well she…

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Starck Super Clock

Posted on November 9, 2004 Under Gadgetry
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iPods available in-room at hotels

Posted on November 7, 2004 Under Gadgetry

This latests trend in hotel hospitality? Music lovers checking into fine hotels may want to ask the front desk about the latest trend in upscale amentities: in-room iPods Hotels like Dream, a new four star boutique in Manhattan offer guests…

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Compact [Design] Living

Posted on November 4, 2004 Under Design

I sure do love Modern Contemporary Design, especially when it seems very functional. Although a little bit weird, designer Luigi Colani has created this "space saving house" with a six square meter cylinder inside that shifts to change from bedroom,…

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Dee Adams

Posted on November 1, 2004 Under Art

I like the work of Dee Adams, her abstract works are acrylics on canvas. All are limited editions.

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RIP JMJ

Posted on October 30, 2004 Under Music

It was this day 2 years ago that RUN DMC DJ Jam Master Jay was mysteriously shot in a Queens recording studio. His music, spirit and memory will live on. RIP JMJ Rest In Peace JMJ

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DJ Reset: The Mash Up King

Posted on October 28, 2004 Under Music

I hope to get a chance to sit down and have a little interview with our favourite mash up guy, DJ RESET. The guy responsible for sending his Beck, Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams "Frontin" up to #2 on the iTunes…

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Rugged Art

Posted on October 27, 2004 Under Art

This collection of hand knotted carpets desiged by young graphic artists such as Romon Kimin Yang and Jose Parla are damn cool eh? Made entirely by hand, kntted in hand-spun Tibetan wool, swiss dye, "crafted to last a lifetime". I…

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