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{title}Kid Drawings Made Realistic - The Monster Engine
The Monster Engine harnesses the purest creativity found in children and transforms their scribbles and art work into more professional looking paintings. Instead of just seeking inspiration from, or reinterpreting, their work, Dave Devries asks, “What would children’s drawings look like if the… 		This is really cool. I could really use some assistance like that to enhance my drawings :)
- Hjortur
{title}Car Mirrors With Games - Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System
Shenzhen MCD Electronics is selling the "swiss army knife" of rearview mirrors. The Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System sports "a 3.5-inch touch screen, satellite navigation, audio and video players, speakers, SD card slot, five games, and even a stylus." Want to pop it off and play… 		LOL, that's just getting ridiculous. That's like adding a coffee cream whipper to your toothbrush. A bit over the top.
- Hjortur
{title}Movies About Googling Yourself - Google Me
Ever typed your name into Google and found out how many people you shared your name with? Jim Kileen, the director of the movie Google Me did exactly that when he Googled his name and decided to meet the other Jim Kileens. His trip took him around the US, Australia, Ireland and Scotland. What the … 		oh, common AyMan. Don't be a wimp. That's first when it becomes interesting ;)
- Hjortur
{title}Movies About Googling Yourself - Google Me
Ever typed your name into Google and found out how many people you shared your name with? Jim Kileen, the director of the movie Google Me did exactly that when he Googled his name and decided to meet the other Jim Kileens. His trip took him around the US, Australia, Ireland and Scotland. What the … 		That journey wouldn't take me far. There's no one else carrying my name.
- Hjortur
{title}Sadistic Wedding Ring - The Remember Ring will Burn your Finger
If you are one of those people who forgets his wedding anniversary, the Remember Ring is right for you. The ring works by, succinctly put, burning your finger 24 hours before the important date as a reminder. This is too sadistic even for me. But then again, the person is not likely to forget an ann… 		Clever. Next they'll add a GPS to track the spouse :)
- Hjortur
{title}Chief Trend Hunter Turns 30 + Jeremy Gutsche and His Top 10 Trends
As anyone familiar with Trend Hunter knows, Jeremy Gutsche has built an incredible trend spotting community. Breaking new records, Trendhunter.com had over 330,000 views today, just in time for his 30th birthday (coincidental numbers). I assume he'll celebrate with a medium well steak. Astoundingl… 		Happy Birthday, Jeremy! Wonder what Trendhunter will look like in 30 years :)
- Hjortur
{title}Royalty on YouTube 2 - Queen Rania of Jordan
Queen Rania is a very young, influencer of Jordan, and she's dedicated to keeping positive ties with the west. One technique to develop good relations and appeal to today's younger generations has been the launch of her own YouTube channel. In her clips, the beautiful queen asks the YouTube commun… 		It's brave and it's great. I have great respect for her. Just look at the discussion she is igniting between an Israeli and an Arab here on Trendhunter ;) Breaking down walls of prejudices and stereotypes
- Hjortur
{title}Top 21 Architectural Monsters - World's Tallest, Biggest Buildings
Since I've started writing for Trend Hunter, it seems we've covered, "the world's largest" or "tallest" building several times. On each occasion, after getting ready to file it as duplicate, I have discovered the new blue prints are, in fact, bigger than the last. The race is on the become the bigg… 		Some of this stuff makes the hair rise on the back of my head. Scary stuff.
- Hjortur
{title}FCUK That: French Connection Wins Logo Fight
Why the FCUK does the UK Trademark registry think the FCUK is rude brand name. I'm lost. Anyway, FCUK won. High Street fashion group French Connection has won its fight to carry on using its controversial FCUK logo on its watches and on jewellery. The UK Trade Mark Registry ruled in the company's… 		FCUK that!
- Hjortur
{title}Pushing Limits of Emotional Advertising - When Are Ads Too Shocking?
When is shockvertising just too shocking? What sort of parameters, if any, should be delineated to mark the division between so-called cutting edge, out of the box advertising and just plain garbage with a very high shocking value designed to call attention to a product by whatever means necessary? … 		Unless it's an image you're building. And if the image is supposed to be rebel, controversial and shocking, then this would be the right thing to do. But it's dancing on a line.
- Hjortur





{title}Floating Worlds - The AZ Island Megaship (Flashback)
Alstom Marine and architect Jean-Philippe Zoppini announced an amazing futuristic project called AZ Island. The project is to build a high-tech, artificial island capable of movement. It will be 400 meters long by 300 meters wide, with 29 floors, an area equivalent to 4 football fields and will welc… 		Interesting how old news get a new life in the blogsphere some times. But the concept is still relevant and interesting.
- Hjortur
{title}Girls on Your Fat Belly? - Clever Gym Ad Provides Motivation
Guys can be stubborn, no matter how much you tell them that obesity is bad for their health, they don't care. So you have to use 'their language'. Tell them that their big fat belly is what is keeping them away from girls, and they just might joing your gym! The print ad for Eizens Sport Center ask… 		I have my doubts. They will only get the ones that are fit all ready into the gym and those that have a big belly will just get more depressed and eat more when they are pictured as repulsive to women.
- Hjortur
{title}Brazil Underwear Day - Bus Station Hosts Underwear Fashion Show & Go
Agreed not a new type of event, as New York has its very own National Underwear Day dating back to 2003, but this similar event in Brazil (in its second year) is more of a fashion show, as it represents 13 international, national marks and shops of Brasilia and hands out advertising and marketing ma… 		I don't think this trend will spread to my part of the world. At least not at this time of the year :)
- Hjortur
{title}Shockvertising - Does It Work? Jury Still Out
Can displaying a shocking, disturbing image be worth it to the public good? Shockvertising is reaching new highs, or lows, depending on your opinion. Industry experts say public-service ads are becoming more shocking than ever. The gallery includes a series of images from PSAs that have evoked a l… 		Well, they do catch attention. I usually like it but it depends on what you're advertising and who is advertising. Some creatives seem to be "ethically challenced". :) ps. I added the "Add to technorati favorites" to my blog for you ;)
- Hjortur
{title}Magical Glass Concept - Tablet Tells You About What You See
I instantly fell in love with this concept. Imagine having a magical glass with you that you can use to obtain information about anything you see. The thin ultra-connected tablet device by Japanese Mac Funamizu doesn't have a name yet, but it really is like a magical glass, a window to the world. … 		This is super-brilliant. I would like a pair of glasses with this integrated in them.
- Hjortur
{title}Beach Surprise - Mysterious Grand Pianos Washed Ashore in the Netherlands
It's obvious that the Dutch are not afraid of the sea, with 20% of the country being below sea level. The sea doesn't seem to bring them fear or destruction, it brings them surprises. Big beach surprises. Remember the mysterious big lego figure that washed ashore in Zandvoort in the Netherlands last… 		So this would be Florentijn's idea? I like the comparison of stranded whales.
- Hjortur
{title}When It's a Truck, Bigger is Better - Humongous Alton 650
Dear Readers, This is what you call one big honkin' truck in farm country. Anywhere else, it would be called a menace to society. Cash in your farm subsidy check for $200,000 and pick yourself out the Alton F650 with a Caterpillar V8. Inside is the regular stuff you find on any tractor: surround sou… 		Route 66 here I come :)
- Hjortur
{title}U.S. City Converts to LED Streetlights - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan will be the first US city to convert their downtown streetlights to all LED. The city will start installing LED streetlighting in February 2008. The city says they will get a 3.8 year payback from the initial investment and then save money for the long life of the bulbs, which re… 		Nationwide? That might save a nuclear plant or two :)
- Hjortur
{title}Google Lego Logo - Lego 50th Birthday Recognised on Search Engine
You know when a brand has really made it when they are featured as a Google logo. And those using the site today will see that it is made from Lego bricks, in honour of the Lego Brick's 50th Birthday. Yes today's bricks still fit those from 1958. It is indeed testament to how iconic lego has become… 		ahh, that's why. I was just wondering why Google had the logo made of Lego. Great!
- Hjortur
{title}Edible Landscapes - Foodscapes by Carl Warner
These peculiar food landscapes were created by photographer Carl Warner. The talented still life photographer has done a tremendous job in the collection of images in which foods represent common elements of life, from nature to architure. His images contain mountains made of bread, broccoli tre… 		Those pictures are amazing. You've got to check out the source to see them large. Truely amazing work!
- Hjortur


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