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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.


Happy Socks World Cup Collection

Posted on May 18, 2010 Under Fashion

I've been a hardcore Happy Sock wearer for a long time. Very pleased I can support my team of choice in fun style this year. Actually, screw the game, I just love the designs. Via Hypebeast

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GoGo Transporter

Posted on May 18, 2010 Under Design

Great work by the folks at Fuse,  a Finalist in the IDSA's 2010 International Design Excellence Awards. The Go-Go Transporter is a system of components that allow the user and or the manufacturer the ability to make a variety of…

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The Incredible Eyjafjallajökull

Posted on May 12, 2010 Under Travel

The Eyjafjallajökull volcano reminds us, as Larry Brilliant said: We know very little about a lot. From Sean Stiegemeier: So I saw all of these mediocre pictures of that volcano in Iceland nobody can pronounce the name of, so I figured…

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Papermag Cameo

Posted on May 12, 2010 Under Press

My company Undercurrent had some nice press in Papermag alongside some notable and awesome folks in NYC. Check out the article here.

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Standard Scarves

Posted on May 11, 2010 Under Fashion

Nice limited edition handmade silk/cashmere scarves by Jose Parla, Rostarr and Thomas Campbell.

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Knife Block

Posted on May 9, 2010 Under Design

Love this, Via SwisMiss

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Africa Is Beautiful

Posted on May 4, 2010 Under Travel

But the internet isn't very fast, and my access to it is limited. I promise many pictures and updates to come when I'm back home.

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Heading to Africa

Posted on April 28, 2010 Under Travel

I'm heading to Tanzania! I'll be in Dar Es Salaam, the Ngorongoro Crater and into some more remote areas with my friends from Millennium Promise.   The primary purpose of the vist is a YGL Summit and a speech in London,…

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Victionary: Nice To Meet You Too

Posted on April 27, 2010 Under Books

Visual Greetings from Business Cards to Identity Packages. Great work in there. Related: More books from Victionary here.

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Lucra LC470 Sports Car

Posted on April 26, 2010 Under Design

Zero to sixty in 3.4 seconds – and in style. Great classic curves on the Lucra LC470. Starting at $85,000-ish. Via Viacomit

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