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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.


Dimitre Lima’s Lunar Calendar

Posted on December 21, 2010 Under Art

As 2010 draws towards a close and 2011 becomes a reality, it's time to replace calendars and designer Dimitre Lima has the perfect fix. A gorgeous lunar calendar silkscreened in silver on black 240g paper.

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Fortune Cookie Coin Purse

Posted on December 21, 2010 Under Design

Loving Diane Eng's Fortune Cookie Purse.  Like real fortune cookies, these purses are proudly made in the USA. No animals were harmed to make these purses! Made from recycled leather, each purse has a unique number on it so you can…

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Kill Spencer: iPad Carrying Case

Posted on December 19, 2010 Under Design

The very talented Spencer Nikosey has launched another product: an iPad Carrying Case and a new website just in time for the holidays. Related: Kill Spencer Bags

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Visualizing Friendships

Posted on December 15, 2010 Under Life

Visualizing Friendships: This is a reaffirmation of the impact Facebook has on connecting people, even across oceans and borders. Beautiful! Important to note China (and a few other places) are mostly absent from this map.

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Hello from Istanbul

Posted on December 14, 2010 Under Travel

Vacation was great. If you haven't been on this thing people call vacation, I highly recommend trying it. It's worth the small disconnection from daily life for a long breath of fresh air. I feel like a new man, more…

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QRAPPING PAPER™

Posted on December 4, 2010 Under Design

My homeboy Justin Gignac is at it again this holiday season with the introduction of QRAPPING PAPER™. Each sheet has over 50 original holiday videos on it. They range from flaming gingerbread houses to drunken carolers to the dangers of…

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Hello From The Maldives

Posted on December 2, 2010 Under Travel

Despite the high speed wifi in my villa perched 1000 feet out into the India Ocean, I wont be doing much blogging from here (or so I say now). I'll be reviewing the two resorts I'm staying at when I'm…

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Go Small: Core 77 Style

Posted on November 30, 2010 Under Design

The team at Core 77 just launched their Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide, and this time around it's all about going small. 77 design gifts under $77. Some great gift ideas there like the Bonsai Redwood Forest Kit and USB Battleship,…

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Luis Morais Pop-N-Shop

Posted on November 30, 2010 Under Fashion

If you're in the Miami area over the next week and hunting for holiday gifts, I'd stop by here!  Really digging the latest Morais work. The LUIS MORAIS Pop-N-Shop: Wednesday December 1, 2010 through Monday December 6, 2010 at 438…

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Hello Evoque

Posted on November 29, 2010 Under Life

As part of their elaborate campaign to launch the new Evoque, an SUV cross-over aimed at a younger demographic, Range Rover is relying on a two pronged approach. First, their Pulse of the City app was released mid-November for the…

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