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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.


Dear America Airlines: Redesign?

Posted on May 31, 2009 Under Design

There's a great story unfolding over here on a blog by a NY/SF based UI expert (a talented fella) who wrote an open letter to American Airlines about their horrific website.  Oh, and he heard back from them. Surprise! I'm…

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Orba Squara

Posted on May 31, 2009 Under Music

Nice site (and great music to boot) by Orba Squara. Their website is a place to explore their new music (folksy and fun) and a documentation of their journey around the country playing shows, meeting people, etc. Scroll to the…

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In Milan, a chair is a chair is a chair.

Posted on May 28, 2009 Under Design

I didn't go to Milan Design Week this year, but my dear friend Kristina Dryza did. Her perspective is pretty great, and sort of what I expected to hear. Excerpt below: In the West, we crave experiences that help us…

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If you like tennis…

Posted on May 28, 2009 Under Design

Too funny. Want a bigger court? Click here. Via Zoomdoggle

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New Coto Collection

Posted on May 28, 2009 Under Fashion

Our friends at COTO, makers of some very fine Sustainable Luxury Accessories just dropped us a note with some of their new products. We're big fans of the ties (both bow and round/point tip) made from natural silk woven in…

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Tumi Alpha Collection

Posted on May 28, 2009 Under Design

Well, I'm impressed (and a little bit surprised) to see Tumi moving away from their core black and grey look towards a more youthful oriented and hipper design. In their own words: “The digital camouflage print is applied to ballistic…

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I'm thirsty. Let's build a well together.

Posted on May 27, 2009 Under Life

Ladies and gentlemen: We haven't reached my goal yet, but we're getting closer. And I'm not going to stop talking about it until we do. With more than 100,000+ readers, I'm convinced we can do a lot of good together.…

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Greener Gadgets: Cell Wrap

Posted on May 27, 2009 Under Gadgetry

CLDFX has a good look at an interesting phone concept by product designer Fernando A. Robert, entered into the Core 77 Greener Gadgets Competition. The basic idea is about stripping a phone down to its minimum and critical functionality. Without all…

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Donate $25 for my 25th Birthday…

Posted on May 26, 2009 Under Life

Today is my birthday, 25 years to be exact. While I really do want to let it pass quietly (I feel old), I also want to do some good. Want to send me a gift? Figured you might. How about…

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Petra, Jordan: Quick Shots

Posted on May 22, 2009 Under Travel

A quick glimpse at some photos from Jordan as I'm going through all my photos from the trip. The city pictures are from a refugee camp in East Amman, the desert shots are Petra. More soon, I promise. Enjoy! (more…)

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