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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.


Wall Clock Radius

Posted on June 18, 2009 Under Design

Digging the Radius Design Wall Clock from the Cologne, Germany based design group"“ the buyer of this clock has the choice of setting the dimensions of the piece him/herself. That means you can place as many/few hours as you choose.…

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Surreal Minds Exhibit

Posted on June 17, 2009 Under Art

I'm looking forward to the Surreal Minds exhibit with new works by dust next week here in NYC at myplasticheartnyc in the Lower East Side. Dust is a Swiss/German artist and designer who does murals, canvases, toys, illustrations, and more.…

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Right Brain Terrain Update

Posted on June 16, 2009 Under Art

   Loving some of the new Alternative Motivational Posters above by my Frederic Terral of Right Brain Terrain. Freedom, Believe Yourself, and a handful of others now available. Check them out. Also, if you want to wear the positivity peak at…

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Valerie Leonard's Toy Soldiers

Posted on June 15, 2009 Under Art

Connecticut artist Valerie Leonard created an American flag out of more than six thousand toy soldiers. She also does hilarious classic pet portraits. Like nothing you've ever seen before. Very talented and funny. Detailed pictures of the American flag after…

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Cat Knife Box

Posted on June 15, 2009 Under Design

Creepy knife holder by designer Robert Knight.Robert Knight describes this mesblock with “Love it or Hate it” that statement fits. Definitely nothing for the Hello Kitty fans. The Mesblock is a design piece by Robert Knight, a designer based out…

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Shinichi Maruyama

Posted on June 15, 2009 Under Art

Loving Japanese photographer Shinichi Maruyama's shots of ink and water. Check it out. Via Form Fifty Five

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OMGPOP: Hover Kart Racing!

Posted on June 15, 2009 Under Life

I just got finished racing a Hover Kart with 7 of my friends. I kid you not. Remember iminlikewithyou, the super-fun social gaming site that renamed to OMGPOP recently? Thought so, we know you're still addicted to dinglepop. Well, the…

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Eye-Fi Video (Giveaway)

Posted on June 12, 2009 Under Gadgetry

We've got a few Eye-Fi Wireless Photo and Video Memory cards to giveaway from our friends at Photojojo- they find the best photo shiz anywhere. If you're unfamiliar, the bad ass Eye-Fi SD Memory cards allow you to wirelessly upload…

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Pods by PAD

Posted on June 11, 2009 Under Design

Loving these new metal spun planters by Pad Outdoor. Each are hand spun recycled aluminum, which makes them ultra-lightweight (made in the USA) and sexy. Yes, I just called a planter sexy. They're available in six different colors and launch…

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Keyboard Bike Grips

Posted on June 11, 2009 Under Design

$8.99 for a keyboard on your bike handles. Very rad. Via Swiss Miss

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