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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.


PleaseDress.Me

Posted on September 12, 2008 Under Fashion

As of today, the results count for a search on "tee shirts" is 8,090,000. Make that search more specific -- say, for "glow-in-the-dark tee shirts" -- and the numbers narrow to 682,000. Make it really specific -- "neon pterodactyl Christmas…

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Blackberry BOLD: First Impressions

Posted on September 9, 2008 Under Gadgetry

It's true, I have one here in the US of A working on T-Mobile. After a very successful acquisition of the coveted Blackberry BOLD from my favorite auction website, I unlocked it with some Google Kung Fu (it was a…

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Spearlocator: Around The Globe I Go…

Posted on September 9, 2008 Under Travel

New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Tianjin, Shanghai, London, Geneva, New York. My travel schedule for the next 3 weeks takes me all the way around the globe. I'll be in meetings, taking a breather at a hot spring…

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Royal Remarkable: The Train Car Project

Posted on September 9, 2008 Under Life

Last time we checked in on Royal Remarkable (aka Joshua Gajownik), he was getting busy with Grafuck and Hand Job, two of the most graphically brilliant projects with sexual undertones that we've ever laid caresses on. Since then, the man's…

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Half Off DBClay

Posted on September 9, 2008 Under Fashion

Our pals at dbclay have extended a rather irresistible offer to our readers, and it goes something to the tune of doodly-dum-HALF OFF-doo-dada. Yep, not quite sure how they decided y'all are worthy of nailing their current collection of earth-amenable…

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Behance Inspiration: Wi-Fi Sneakers

Posted on September 8, 2008 Under Gadgetry

Many will argue that radio, information, and life will be increasingly accessible to all of us via Wi-Fi, but we'll always need a signal. Montreal-based designer Stefan Dukaczewski helps us envision the day when our clothing helps lead the way.…

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Saving The World With Ditto Hangers

Posted on September 8, 2008 Under Eco

It's estimated that 8-10 billion un-recyclable plastic and wire hangers are wasted every year, and they end up clogging our landfills, requiring more than 1,000 years to break down. Kind of a big deal, that's like 4.6 Empire State Buildings…

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SpearTalks: Lemar & Dauley

Posted on September 5, 2008 Under Fashion

Streetwear is so hype right now. Thanks to sites like High Snobiety, Honeyee -- and jeez, even this one -- wild graphics and even wilder collabs have become as venerated as the celebrities that like to be spotted in them.…

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Stealth R/C Helicopter

Posted on September 3, 2008 Under Gadgetry

I love helicopters. The smooth ride, incredible view from the windows, the chopping of air sound. Lifting off into thin air, effortlessly. And I can't wait to try this $29 Black Stealth 3-Channel R/C Helicopter someone in the office just…

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Big Ticket Tuesday: SNAP! Gathering Tickets

Posted on September 2, 2008 Under Life

Science, Nature, Art, People: It's Boulder's newest intellectual get together and it's called SNAP! Yet another acronym with a great purpose, the conference joins TED and PopTech! as an excellent place to go get inspired, educated, and network -- and…

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