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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.


Junior Massive T-Shirts

Posted on July 13, 2009 Under Fashion

Nice shirts from a small Australian brand called Junior Massive. Above is Eclipse, Tetris and Ascii Text Lips. Available in both guys and girls cuts.

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Social Pillows

Posted on July 10, 2009 Under Design

Bring your online life into your offline life with some ridiculously geeky pillows. 100% hand made to order from fleece. Love the tweetie bird, where's the fail whale though?Thanks Justin!

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Urban Camouflage Against Crime

Posted on July 10, 2009 Under Design

Genius. It's Urban Camo Against Crime. The direct translation: Bags and purses that look like newspapers to not get mugged. Pick your newspaper, The Dependent, The Thames, or Le Monte (or a few others depending the bag style).

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FingerBeat

Posted on July 10, 2009 Under Music

FingerBeat is a virtual instrument inspired by retro synthesizers & samplers, designed for creativity & self-expression. A homage to dance music and pop culture, FingerBeat is a classic for absolutely everyone. Only on iPhone & second generation iPod touch. You…

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One Less Desk Compaions

Posted on July 10, 2009 Under Design

The OneLessDesk we wrote about last April now has companions. Now joining the lineup is the computer desk/stand and OneLessFile for all your filing needs. Big fan of this easily stackable/configurable stuff. Great work Dean!

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ATNBL: The End Of Driving

Posted on July 9, 2009 Under Life

Always inspiring to see conceptual work like this: The ATNMBL is a concept vehicle that represents the end of driving and an alternative approach to car design. Upon entering ATNMBL, you are presented with a simple question: "Where can I…

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Normal Watches

Posted on July 9, 2009 Under Gadgetry

Normal Watches makes fun timepieces that sell for around $20. They call it "Trailblazing Sub Couture""“ I guess watches don't need to be worth thousands of dollars, do they. They've got 14 styles available...Great stuff for cheap!

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Leica M8 Special Edition

Posted on July 9, 2009 Under Gadgetry

Loving the Leica M8 Special Edition White Version Camera, only 275 available and it comes with a 28mm Elmarit-M ASPH lens, a white edition strap and an E39 UV/IR filter. $8,500 from Dale Photo & Digital. Yes please. More info…

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Core77's Dutch Master

Posted on July 9, 2009 Under Design

   Congrats guys! Today, Core77 proudly introduces a limited edition bicycle--named the "Dutch Master"--celebrating New York bike culture and a heritage of local manufacturing. The Dutch Master is based on the beloved Worksman cruiser frame--a workhorse foundation used throughout the…

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MadoffMail

Posted on July 8, 2009 Under Art

MadoffMail is genius. Whether you were one of his victims or not, now is your chance to tell him how you feel. Send your letters, drawings, poems, photographs, posters, collages doodles and other Madoff correspondence to madoffmail@gmail.com On every three-month…

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