http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 nigel's Latest Trends en Copyright 2008 2008-08-28T18:40:02-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddard-the-latest-commercial-spacecraft ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There is nothing cooler than spaceflight. Nothing. And now we're getting closer. Jeff Bezos, the billionaire visionary behind Amazon.com, has joined the race to bring commercial spaceflight to the masses.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddard-the-latest-commercial-spacecraft Sat, 06 Jan 2007 20:03:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horny-taxis-advertising-for-bull-riders ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This week in New York, five normally yellow taxi cabs have been covered in fake brown and white cowhide and decorated with bulls' horns. It's part of a promotion for a bullriding event to be held from… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horny-taxis-advertising-for-bull-riders Sat, 06 Jan 2007 12:47:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-bobbleheads-pretend-youre-famous ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The macro-trend of personalization has scored again, and this time it's personalized bobbleheads. You know, we're talking about those little plastic caricatures of athletes and other celebrities with the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-bobbleheads-pretend-youre-famous Sat, 06 Jan 2007 12:34:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-cent-snoop-dogg-publish-street-novels ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Rappers 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg are both publishing novels about street life. 50 Cent has co-written a series of novels featuring characters based on members of his G-Unit crew. The books' themes are… Technology Trends and Gadgets Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-cent-snoop-dogg-publish-street-novels Sat, 06 Jan 2007 10:06:01 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slentrol-slimming-pills-for-overweight-dogs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The dieting and slimming craze has moved to a whole new playing field. The world's first weight loss drug for dogs -- yes, dogs -- has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Slentrol, made… Business Trends Market Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Food Trends Life and Hobbies Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slentrol-slimming-pills-for-overweight-dogs Sat, 06 Jan 2007 06:09:01 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-gutsche-founder-of-trend-hunter-interview ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Simply put, Jeremy Gutsche IS Trend Hunter Magazine. As the founder and publisher of Trend Hunter Magazine, Jeremy scouts the frontiers of the virtual world in a bold search for new ideas. He is the publication's… Interviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-gutsche-founder-of-trend-hunter-interview Wed, 27 Dec 2006 07:40:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-anger-bar-now-thats-a-new-niche-market ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Here's a bar that caters to a very specific niche market -- angry people. The Rising Sun Anger Release Bar in Nanjing, China lets customers smash glasses, rant and even hit specially trained workers.… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Life and Hobbies Sports and Sports Equipment Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-anger-bar-now-thats-a-new-niche-market Mon, 25 Dec 2006 05:31:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-gender-gap-closing-fast ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Forget the shoes and the diamonds, buy her a flat-screen TV. A recent survey found that three out of four American women would prefer a plasma screen to a glittering necklace. The survey, entitled (I… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Cool Gadgets and Gifts Digital Cameras and Photography Business Trends Market Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-gender-gap-closing-fast Thu, 03 Aug 2006 09:16:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-most-expensive-homes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The world's most expensive homes sell at fantastic prices -- some in excess of US$100 million -- and those prices are rising ever higher. New wealth is being created around the world, affluent buyers… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Home Trends Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-most-expensive-homes Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:33:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launching-gangsters-music-careers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A British businessman and marketing expert is searching for the next rap stars -- by going into LA's most dangerous neighborhoods and recruiting gang members with lyrical talent. Jon Nokes has invested… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launching-gangsters-music-careers Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:54:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarlett-johansson-ties-up-with-reebok ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has signed a deal to create a new line of clothing and footwear with Reebok. The Scarlett Rbk line will feature t-shirts, track jackets and hoodies and will appear in… Business Trends Market Trends Marketing Strategy Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarlett-johansson-ties-up-with-reebok Thu, 27 Jul 2006 06:26:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-science-of-hit-music ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It looks like popular music is going to get even more commercial than it already is. A computer program has been developed that supposedly increases a songwriter's chance of scoring a hit. The program,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Business Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-science-of-hit-music Wed, 21 Jun 2006 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-advertising ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Why just tell people what you do when you can actually show them? Take this ad from Adidas' "Impossible is Nothing" campaign as an example. Sure, the bus is plastered with the campaign's regular ads --… Marketing Strategy Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Reviews Trend Jargon http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-advertising Tue, 20 Jun 2006 23:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-the-aged-video-games-keep-brains-young ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Here's some welcome news: video games are actually good for your brain. And in Japan, older people are increasingly picking the games up to keep their brains sharp. Video game makers are responding to… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Business Trends Market Trends Life Stages Trends for Seniors Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-the-aged-video-games-keep-brains-young Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:37:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-movie ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This is cool -- now anyone can make a feature film using only a cell phone. It is increasingly common for video footage shot on cell phones to appear in the mainstream news media. This is largely due… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Digital Cameras and Photography Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-movie Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:52:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-class-hamburgers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Many star chefs are now turning to burgers and fries to make their mark. So forget the foie gras and pass me the chilli sauce. A few examples of this fast food / haute cuisine: David Burke of New York's… Business Trends Market Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-class-hamburgers Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:33:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-weddings-something-different ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Let's be honest: weddings are repetitive. Just the same old show with different faces. So why not escape the local country club or community hall and find an alternative? An all-inclusive destination… Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Wedding Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-weddings-something-different Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:11:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-cloak-for-real ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If this works, it'll be the greatest invention in history and the coolest gadget known to mankind. Researchers at Duke University and Imperial College London have developed the blueprint for an invisibility… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-cloak-for-real Wed, 31 May 2006 09:55:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-movie-theatre ]]> (TrendHunter.com) At least one movie theatre owner -- or exhibitor, as they're known -- is trying to lure consumers back to the big screen with a luxury cinema. In 1946, the average American went to the movies 28 times… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio Visual and Home Theater Business Trends Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-movie-theatre Sun, 28 May 2006 08:08:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-army-gets-into-video-gaming ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The US Army has found a new way to raise its profile and attract new recruits: through an online video game. The game, entitled America's Army, simulates both combat and life in the military service.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-army-gets-into-video-gaming Thu, 18 May 2006 14:54:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-and-faith ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In Manchester, Christians found a way to breathe new life into their religion -- through rock 'n' roll. During last week's Easter proceedings, the Crucifixion was retold with the help of the city's incredible… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Live Arts Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-and-faith Thu, 20 Apr 2006 06:46:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/india-massive-market-for-high-tech-products ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Technology companies from the western world should stop thinking of India as a place to dump low-cost, low-tech versions of their products, says one of the country's senior technologists. Ajay Gupta, who… Technology Trends and Gadgets Business Trends Market Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/india-massive-market-for-high-tech-products Thu, 20 Apr 2006 05:26:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-fashion-comfy-sweaters ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Bolivia's casually dressed new president has inspired a fashion craze in his country: casual sweaters. Evo Morales became famous during the recent election campaign for wearing a comfortable red, white… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Social Trends Political Trends Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-fashion-comfy-sweaters Thu, 20 Apr 2006 02:53:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-will-organize-your-life ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A search engine, email and now a calendar. Google has found another way to attach itself to your life. Google's new web-based calendar lets people store appointments, receive reminders and share schedules… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-will-organize-your-life Thu, 20 Apr 2006 02:19:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweden-invades-china ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Did Sweden invade China? Well, not really. But Ikea did. The Swedish furniture giant opened its biggest Asian store in Beijing on Wednesday to capitlize on China's home improvement trend. The new Beijing… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweden-invades-china Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:30:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-your-teenager ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Disney is lauching a new service in the US to allow parents to monitor how their kids use mobile phones. Parents will be able to keep track of voice, text, video and picture messages and set limits on… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Business Trends Life Stages Youth Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids Lifestyle Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-your-teenager Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:34:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-switzerland-to-comfort-world-cup-widows ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Switzerland is using male sex appeal to attract female tourists while their boyfriends and husbands take in the beer-swilling football hooliganism of the World Cup soccer finals in neighboring Germany… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-switzerland-to-comfort-world-cup-widows Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:03:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-golf-at-home ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The new Real World Golf game for PlayStation 2 lets you play a round of golf in the comfort of your own living room. With a foot-long plastic club attached to a motion capture unit, your swing will be… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-golf-at-home Thu, 13 Apr 2006 04:18:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smell-o-vision-in-japanese-cinemas ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Movies will now be a treat for the eyes, ears... and nose. A Japanese cinema screening Colin Farrell's latest film, The New World, will enhance the film by filling the theatre with a variety of fragrances.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smell-o-vision-in-japanese-cinemas Thu, 13 Apr 2006 04:02:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-fashion ]]> (TrendHunter.com) My dog's too sexy for Milan, New York and Japan. And he does his little turn on the catwalk. Pet fashions have become big business. A year or two ago pets were fashion accessories (a la Paris Hilton),… Luxury Trends Luxury Fashion Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-fashion Fri, 07 Apr 2006 06:10:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reality-tv-spielberg-style ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Even Steven Spielberg ("Schindler's List", "Saving Private Ryan") is getting into reality TV. The Oscar-winning director has joined forces with reality TV impresario Mark Burnett ("Survivor", "The Apprentice")… Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Music Movies and Media Viral Humor and Comedy Market Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reality-tv-spielberg-style Fri, 07 Apr 2006 06:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersized-eva-longoria ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It might seem like a mirage, but it's not. It's a publicity stunt for Maxim magazine. In celebration of its 100th issue, Maxim placed a massive reproduction of one of its magazine covers in the Nevada… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersized-eva-longoria Fri, 07 Apr 2006 05:45:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saudi-sex-changes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you don't like it, change it. That's what five women in Saudi Arabia have done. The conservative Islamic laws of Saudi Arabia place significant restrictions on women's freedoms. Women are not even… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saudi-sex-changes Tue, 04 Apr 2006 06:33:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-films-available-online-legally ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hollywood is embracing digital film distribution like never before. Half a dozen major studios have launched a download website, Movielink. Major movies will be available for download through the site.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio Visual and Home Theater Business Trends Market Trends Marketing Strategy Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-films-available-online-legally Tue, 04 Apr 2006 06:24:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-lovin-it-and-i-want-the-world-to-know ]]> (TrendHunter.com) "Yoo-hoo! I can make you famous!" McDonald's has found a new way to get its customers involved in the ubiquitous "I'm Lovin' It" marketing campaign. The world's largest fast food company announced an… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-lovin-it-and-i-want-the-world-to-know Tue, 04 Apr 2006 05:33:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-ear-cleaning ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Get ready for a beauty salon with a twist: cleaning your ear canal, with full-color coverage on TV. A small salon called Mimi Kurin (which means Ear Clean) recently opened near one of Tokyo's biggest… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-ear-cleaning Fri, 24 Mar 2006 04:38:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-surgery-vacations-in-colombia ]]> (TrendHunter.com) So much for coming back with a tan. How about coming back with a new nose and larger breasts? Book a vacation in Colombia and you can pick up some souvenirs you won't soon forget. Travel agents and plastic… Business Trends Market Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Travel Hot Spots Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-surgery-vacations-in-colombia Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:56:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pay-per-view-seances-with-deceased-celebs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Does this even qualify as reality TV? TV producers have developed a new concept: conducting seances with deceased celebrities, and broadcasting the results on pay-per-view. In 2003, psychics attempted… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Music Movies and Media Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pay-per-view-seances-with-deceased-celebs Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:23:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uks-first-bioethanol-fuel-pump ]]> (TrendHunter.com) UK supermarket chain Morrisons has opened the country's first E85 fuel pump, supplying a mixture of 85% bioethanol and 15% petrol. The fuel can be used by cars manufactured by Ford and Saab. Bioethanol… Auto and Motor Trends Business Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uks-first-bioethanol-fuel-pump Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:07:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-the-tv-with-you ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Television viewing on mobile phones should be commonplace by 2008, at least in Europe and the US. This opinion was recently expressed by Nokia, the world's largest cell phone maker. Trials conducted in… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Market Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-the-tv-with-you Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:36:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-fuel-cells ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Soon, you'll be able to work or watch DVDs on your laptop for an entire transatlantic flight. Taiwanese tech company Antig recently announced that its new fuel cells for laptop computers would be on store… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Cool Gadgets and Gifts Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-fuel-cells Tue, 14 Mar 2006 03:04:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimp-my-house ]]> (TrendHunter.com) At the recent Smart Home Show in Birmingham, UK, high-tech home designers showed off the latest ways to pimp your house. Designers can add mood lighting, TV, DVD, music, surround sound, CCTV and so much… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimp-my-house Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:45:01 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-the-new-high-tech-consumers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) What do televisions disguised as cuddly toys, mobile phones shaped like teddy bears and nanny robots have in common? They're high-tech toys for kids, and they foretell the emergence of a new consumer market.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Market Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-the-new-high-tech-consumers Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:16:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyer-wanna-be-a-spaceman ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Take your protein pills and put your helmet on. The word from the International Tourism Fair is that space tours could become a reality in the foreseeable future. Last September, a Japanese multi-millionaire… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyer-wanna-be-a-spaceman Mon, 13 Mar 2006 08:45:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/website-for-cd-swappers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A new website, lala.com, allows users to trade their used CDs. (Yes, in this age of iPods and digital music, some people still listen to actual compact discs.) The concept is like a combination of iTunes,… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/website-for-cd-swappers Thu, 09 Mar 2006 11:54:01 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooker-prize-for-bloggers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A new prize has been announced for bloggers who have turned their online journals into books -- or blooks -- and the first short-list has been announced. Finalists for the so-called Blooker Prize include… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooker-prize-for-bloggers Wed, 08 Mar 2006 09:37:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runaway-bride-dolls ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Runaway Bride bobblehead dolls disappeared from Duluth, Georgia just as fast as the real thing. The dolls seem to have been inspired by a real runaway bride from the same town who made headlines last year.… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runaway-bride-dolls Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:44:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rios-little-slum-inn ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Adventurous travelers can now enjoy breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and its beaches for just a few dollars a night -- by sleeping in the slums. "The Little Slum Inn" offers a chance to live as the… Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Travel Hot Spots Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rios-little-slum-inn Sun, 05 Mar 2006 07:42:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharks-the-new-stealth-spies ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Pentagon scientists plan to use sharks as "stealth spies" capable of tracking vessels undetected. Seriously. I'm not making this up. British magazine The New Scientist reports that the scientists plan… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Pop Culture and Internet Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharks-the-new-stealth-spies Fri, 03 Mar 2006 05:48:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-device-to-rival-ipod-psp ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Microsoft may be preparing to take on Apple's iPod and Sony's PSP with a new handheld media device, according to some sources. Images of the new, top-secret device have been leaked to the 'net. Code-named… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-device-to-rival-ipod-psp Thu, 02 Mar 2006 09:37:00 -0500