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{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… 		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… 		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.… 		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… 		Those pictures are amazing. You've got to check out the source to see them large. Truely amazing work!
- Hjortur
{title}60 Second Keynotes - 90 Minutes Steve Jobs in 60 Seconds
The folks at Mahalo Daily found have summarized 90 minutes of Steve Jobs into just 60 seconds. The video is a condensed version of Steve Job's keynote at MacWorld 2008. The video covers so many different… 		Brilliant. It's truely a challenge to make a good keynote in 60 seconds. That last 3 seconds show the magic words :)
- Hjortur
{title}Jeremy Gutsche and Trend Hunter Featured on Breakfast Television (CityTV)
This week, Jeremy Gutsche was featured in a double segment on Breakfast Television (CityTV). Breakfast Television is Toronto's most popular morning show. Jeremy spoke about Trend Hunter and several clusters… 		Vending machines with Breakfast TV logos for your nails :) Great work, Jeremy!
- Hjortur
{title}Alexa Ranks TREND HUNTER Top 10 Most Popular Site in Design
Along with Style.com, Elle, Chanel, InStyle and Dior, Trend Hunter was statistically ranked in Alexa's top 10 most popular design sites in the world. Note that the 'design' category is very broad, including… 		Congratulations! Good job Jeremy and Bianca.
- Hjortur
{title}Appendixes Blow - I'm Back After a Week of Unexpected Hospital Time
As an unpublished note for logged in Trend Hunters, I just wanted to say that I'm back from a week in the hospital. Also I wanted to note that while I was away, Bianca did a fantastic job of keeping the site rocking and rolling. New and improved, I've completed my pre-holiday surgical weight loss … 		I bet you can make up for that lost pound over Christmas :) Welcome back, Jeremy. (and sorry to hear you're not pregnant - keep trying)
- Hjortur
{title}Merry Christmas to all Trend Hunters!
Happy Holidays to all our fabulous Trend Hunters, and Merry Christmas to those that celebrate! We have had an amazing year thanks to all the amazing contributions we've gotten. Thank you so much for helping make this such a great community! Our best to all you! 		Nice dancing :) And my best Christmas greetings from Iceland to all Trend Hunters!
- Hjortur
{title}Self Cleaning Toilet Ad - Hot German Girl Left Snorting Mad
European advertising is always much more cutting edge, and therefore much more effective. Watch the video for this self cleaning toilet and see how a German uber babe with a bad habit gets cleaned right along with the toilet. The only problem with this kind of ad is once you've seen it, it's anti-cl… 		Isn't it Swedish?
- Hjortur





{title}COMMENTS PLEASE - Which New Menu Do You Like Better
I've been playing around with some new menu designs, hoping to make everything a bit cleaner. In the two new concepts, the top menu relates to the big concepts, a sub menu deals with the different ways to read trends, and a second sub menu deals with the categories. In the current home page, thes… 		I like #2 - and I'm not just saying that to get you confused :)
- Hjortur
{title}Self-Googling on the Rise - 47% Search Their Own Name
Admit it, you've Googled yourself, and if not, you probably will in the near future. An increasing amount of people search for their own name in Google searches to see what type of information comes up.… 		If you care for your reputation, self-googling is very important. Make sure you turn up for the right things on Google. For me it's easy, since I am the only one in the whole world that carries my full name. When self-googling, remember to use "quotation marks" to get optimal results. ps. According to my stats your self-googling brought you to my blog today :)
- Hjortur
{title}Disgusting Dead Animal Toys - RoadkillToys.com
I'm not quite sure why I'm perpetuating this product idea, but now you can buy a toy dead animal. These aren't just dead though; they're roadkill - with popping eyes and exposed intestines. RoadkillToys.com… 		LOL :D I want a moose under my christmas tree, please please please !!!
- Hjortur
{title}Tower's Energy Could Power 20 Earths - Energy Tower May Reverse Global Warming
Global warming, energy problems, and water shortages could be solved by one gigantic invention: the Energy Tower. Researchers claim that the tower, which stands 3,000 feet high and measures 1,200 feet… 		I'm skeptical. It would be interesting to see some theories about what it sounds like, what effect this has on the weather and how much energy it takes to pump the water 3000 feet up. Sorry, but I wouldn't bet my money on it. ps. Page and Brin are busy with their RE < C project
- Hjortur
{title}Shocking Accessories - Suggestive Fuzzy Coin Purse (NSFW?)
Um, where to begin? Where would one carry such a purse, who would carry such a purse? Here's one reason it would be carried: solely for the purpose to shock or have some crude fun. Imagine the reaction… 		Is hairy becoming trendy again? (that zipper looks dangerous)
- Hjortur
{title}Disappearing Car Door
If the stars and starlets of Hollywood were as trendy as they projected themselves to be, there would be cars with disappearing doors all over the place. These are mega-cool and sexy. If you wanted some serious attention, all you'd have to do is roll up to the club and watch people freak as your doo… 		Just what the celebs in Hollywood need - doors that match their undies - disappearing :)
- Hjortur
{title}2008 Trend Report - Clusters of Inspiration from TrendHunter.com
Trend Hunter is proud to announce the release of The Trend Report, a loaded digest of inspiration, consumer trends and cool business ideas brought to you by the world’s largest trend spotting community… 		Great report - congratulations! This will be a must read for every R&D;and marketing departments that want to know what the agenda is for 2008.
- Hjortur
{title}Silicone Enhancer For Men - The Big Boy Attracts Babes at the Beach
If you have the bod for a Speedo, but not the equipment to withstand cold water, you might want to consider enhancing with the silicone Big Boy. Wear this under Speedos, spandex, underwear, shorts, whatever.… 		My wife said Go for it! (Now, what does that tell me ???) :(
- Hjortur
{title}Silicone Enhancer For Men - The Big Boy Attracts Babes at the Beach
If you have the bod for a Speedo, but not the equipment to withstand cold water, you might want to consider enhancing with the silicone Big Boy. Wear this under Speedos, spandex, underwear, shorts, whatever.… 		So, do you attach this to the real thing or do you suddenly risk having two? That might catch some attention ;)
- Hjortur
{title}Publicity Stunt to Boost Movie Hype? - Morgan Spurlock Says He Found Osama bin Laden
The Hollywood rumor mill has it that Morgan Spurlock, who has just completed a documentary in the Middle East titled, "Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden?" has actually found the elusive “Holy Grail”… 		Either that, or Spurlock would be dead ...
- Hjortur


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