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.


The Mandate Press: Calling Cards

Posted on January 6, 2010 Under Design

Need business cards quick and don't want to skimp on sophistication? My friends at The Mandate Press (they did all my cards) are now offering these quick personalized calling cards for sale in about 10 pre-designed templates. $95 buys you…

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Top Fonts 2009

Posted on January 5, 2010 Under Design

Top Fonts of 2009. I love typography.

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iPhone’s Pocket Heat

Posted on January 4, 2010 Under Gadgetry

It's cold in NYC. Like, really cold. This Hand Radiator iPhone App turns your iPhone into a hand warmer. This might be the smartest dumb thing I've ever seen. Or is it genius. I can't decide. The app puts your…

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Reknit It: Sustainable Clothing

Posted on January 4, 2010 Under Fashion

Absolutely fantastic. Every month this guy's mom takes your old knitted garment and turns it into something new. Sustainable clothing, it's called Reknit. For January she's turning your old sweaters into scarves. They're available in 2 styles and are $30…

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A Quick Reader’s Survey

Posted on January 3, 2010 Under Life

It's been a long time. Way too long. Want to tell me about yourself? What you think about the site? What I should change? You know it's just me running the place now– so I want to hear from you. Fill…

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CanvasPop

Posted on January 1, 2010 Under Art

My pals of DNA11 fame have broadened their horizons a little bit, and this is their latest startup. They're letting anyone print images to canvas– very easy and very affordable. Congrats guys! CanvasPop is the web's most innovative provider of…

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Modern Kokeshi Dolls

Posted on December 30, 2009 Under Design

Jean Snow in Tokyo found this beautiful modern take on the traditional Japanese Kokeshi doll, from Pen Pencil Stencil.

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A Weekend With a DB9 Volante

Posted on December 30, 2009 Under Life

Back in August some friends at Aston Martin and Gotham Dream Cars hooked me up with a brand new DB9 for the weekend (Thanks again guys!). I originally intended to write a blow by blow story of my experience but every…

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My Year in Cities: 2009

Posted on December 29, 2009 Under Travel

The above image is by Chris Jordan and depicts 11,000 jet trails, equal to the number of commercial flights in the US every eight hours. I realize I am in some way apart of the problem. I guess the next…

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Rough Diamond Ring

Posted on December 29, 2009 Under Design

Sruli Recht is at it again with this new project entitled r¿ng.  A gorgeous interchangeable rough diamond ring made custom for 3530 Euros. I love the mystery feel behind this. The diamonds herein presented have been sourced from legitimate sources not involved in funding…

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