http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 benpreiss's Latest Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-11-29T12:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/hot-pot-finds ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In a salute the Obama Administration’s almost legalizing grass, I have weeded out Trendhunter’s most bodacious hemp trends. Remember cannabis is good for things like glaucoma and easing the pain of many… Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/hot-pot-finds 2009-10-19T14:09:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legalizing-medical-marijuana ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In a major move forward in recognizing the medical legitimacy of marijuana, new guidelines that will be issued by the Obama administration today will free pot-smoking patients, in states that allow medical… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Science and Discovery Social Trends Activism and Awareness Education Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legalizing-medical-marijuana 2009-10-19T13:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verizon-droid ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Will the Verizon Droid be a serious challenger for the iPhone’s title of World’s Sexiest Gadget? Motorola, Google and Verizon, who teamed up to deliver the Droid, clearly think so. An aggressive ad campaign… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Cool Gadgets and Gifts Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos Publicity Stunts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verizon-droid 2009-10-18T14:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-hitler-parody-comptition-hits-youtube ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hitler has often been parodied with varying degrees of success. This spoof video uses footage from Downfall, a recent Oscar-nominated movie about Hitler’s last days in his Berlin Bunker. The idea is… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Viral Humor and Comedy Viral Videos Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-hitler-parody-comptition-hits-youtube 2008-09-29T21:39:52Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baluga-babble-japanese-researcher-teaches-whale-to-talk ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Everybody knows that whales and dolphins can vocalize through echolocation, which they use to communicate with each other. Now a Japanese ‘whale whisperer’ has taught a beluga whale to recognize and repeat… Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baluga-babble-japanese-researcher-teaches-whale-to-talk 2008-09-16T21:19:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-furry-fun-exotic-australian-sugar-glider-sparks-brittish-pet-craze ]]> (TrendHunter.com) On the “cute pet” scale, this little gliding possum is off the charts. What can you say about a cuddly, curious, furry little guy with a pink nose, giant brown eyes that flies (OK, glides) around the house?… Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-furry-fun-exotic-australian-sugar-glider-sparks-brittish-pet-craze 2008-09-15T23:39:48Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-battery-free-power-intel-demonstrates-wireless-power-system ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Wireless power is one the Holy Grails of technology and something that has been searched for since Nikola Tesla fired up his giant coils in the 1890s. Now tech giant Intel has demonstrated WiTricity, a… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Video Games and Consoles Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-battery-free-power-intel-demonstrates-wireless-power-system 2008-08-22T18:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-downey-jr-goes-blackface-in-latest-movie-role ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Pushing the ‘Politically Correct’ envelope, Robert Downey Jr. has transformed himself into a black man in Ben Stiller’s Vietnam war epic parody ‘Tropic Thunder’. Following up the huge success of Ironman,… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Music Movies and Media Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-downey-jr-goes-blackface-in-latest-movie-role 2008-08-17T16:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkids-people-raising-monkeys-instead-of-kids ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you can’t get approval for adoption or are an empty nester and still want a kid, there is another option: Get a monkey, dress it up, and treat it like a kid. "More and more people in Florida and… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkids-people-raising-monkeys-instead-of-kids 2008-04-08T21:24:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-prince-buys-camel-for-272-million-dollars-shattering-old-record-for-a ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum, crown prince of the United Arab Emirates of Dubai, purchased the female camel for 10 million dirhams (2.72 million dollars) at a camel beauty pageant in… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-prince-buys-camel-for-272-million-dollars-shattering-old-record-for-a 2008-04-08T13:08:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survey-finds-leaders-buy-more-sneakers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A survey of 7,500 has found that people who buy more than three pairs of sneakers a year are 61 percent more likely to have the qualities of a modern leader. Additionally multi-sneaker buyers were 50 percent… Business Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Shoe Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survey-finds-leaders-buy-more-sneakers 2008-04-06T11:18:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-tallest-mile-high-tower-planned-for-jeddah-saudi-arabia ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The big building competition in the Arabian Peninsula is really heating up with a really ginormous tower just announced for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Although we revealed this project would be under construction,… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Market Trends Ultra Luxury http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-tallest-mile-high-tower-planned-for-jeddah-saudi-arabia 2008-04-01T15:04:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-fighting-for-kids-human-cockfighting ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ultimate Fighting or Cage Fighting has become increasing popular in the US with CBS becoming the first of the mainstream networks to broadcast it during prime time. Now kids are facing-off, punching and… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle 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/ultimate-fighting-for-kids-human-cockfighting 2008-03-31T21:56:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papaya-dance ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Good Morning America featured a video of Edu Manzano’s Papaya Dance citing its popularity on several international YouTube postings. The song, which originates in the Philippines, was tipped by Robin… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Icons and Leaders Music Movies and Media Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papaya-dance 2008-03-27T21:56:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-photoshop-free ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Photoshop Express was launched in a "beta" test version is said to be easier to learn than the full blown version of Photoshop that is aimed at professionals. They must have realized that if they don't… Technology Trends and Gadgets Digital Cameras and Photography Business Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Icons and Leaders http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-photoshop-free 2008-03-27T18:57:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vietnam-veterans-memorial-wall-is-now-available-online ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall, located on the Mall in Washington, DC can now be viewed online and specific names can be searched for. It’s not the same as being there but for those who can’t make… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vietnam-veterans-memorial-wall-is-now-available-online 2008-03-27T11:04:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bead-me-up-scotty-artist-uses-beads-to-bring-life-to-star-trek ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Bead Me Up, Scotty! Artist Devorah Sperber uses beads as pixels to beam Captain Kirk, Spock and Bones in a fittingly back to the future way. They manage to capture the partially-beamed look, as if they… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bead-me-up-scotty-artist-uses-beads-to-bring-life-to-star-trek 2008-03-26T19:41:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-e-one-armed-laser-guided-robot-to-assist-people-with-severely-restricted ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The one-armed wonder named El-E (pronounced “Ellie”) because in operation it reminds you of an elephant’s trunk, can retrieve objects that have been pointed to with a laser pointer. Developed at… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-e-one-armed-laser-guided-robot-to-assist-people-with-severely-restricted 2008-03-16T22:22:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fantasuite-hotel-choose-a-fantasy-hotel-room-to-heat-up-the-minnesota-w ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Winters are long and bone chillingly brutal in Minnesota, which is the only reason I can think of that the FantaSuite Hotel ended up in Burnsville, Minnesota. Some of the fantasy room themes include… Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Hip Hotels and Reviews Regional Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fantasuite-hotel-choose-a-fantasy-hotel-room-to-heat-up-the-minnesota-w 2008-03-05T19:59:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangboarding-bolt-a-trapeze-to-snowboard-go-downhill-face-first-pray ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In 2001, a Canadian named Don Arney used his technical skill and his imagination aided, I’m guessing by some dangerous combination of beer, weed, boredom and fearlessness, to invent the HangBoard. Basically… Technology Trends and Gadgets Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangboarding-bolt-a-trapeze-to-snowboard-go-downhill-face-first-pray 2008-03-05T14:44:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/23andme-personal-genome-service-send-us-your-spit-and-well-tell-you-who-you ]]> (TrendHunter.com) You probably leave samples on the sidewalk all the time, but send a sample of spit (and $1,000) to 23andMe Personal Genome Service you might get more than you bargained for. Using sophisticated DNA Drool… Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/23andme-personal-genome-service-send-us-your-spit-and-well-tell-you-who-you 2008-03-03T18:02:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-sintesi-fuel-cell-concept-car-to-bow-at-2008-geneva-motor-show ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Beyond being stunning and environmentally friendly the Pininfarina Sintesi concept aims to fulfill the ultimate Italian driving dream, getting rid of traffic lights. Technology named Clancast system communicates… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-sintesi-fuel-cell-concept-car-to-bow-at-2008-geneva-motor-show 2008-02-28T14:26:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taser-parties-for-the-ladies-you-cant-stop-an-attacker-with-tupperware ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tupperware was fine for stay at home moms, but for today’s career women commuting on the mean streets, a taser brings more peace of mind than fresh lettuce. Enter the Taser Party, where women get together… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taser-parties-for-the-ladies-you-cant-stop-an-attacker-with-tupperware 2008-02-27T19:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autistic-activist-use-pc-and-the-internet-specifically-youtube-to-bring-awa ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Amanda Baggs is a 27 year old autistic woman who can’t communicate verbally and isn’t fully capable of taking care of herself. A lot of people don't have an understanding of the condition, but she… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autistic-activist-use-pc-and-the-internet-specifically-youtube-to-bring-awa 2008-02-27T15:47:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amy-winehouse-to-get-fashion-and-make-up-brands-to-promote-retro-ho-look ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Say what you will about Amy Winehouse, but she does have a unique style and apparently there are lots of girls copying her and that means there is money to be made.Will the eyeliner come in quart containers?… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Style and Fashion Trends Cosmetics and Beauty Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amy-winehouse-to-get-fashion-and-make-up-brands-to-promote-retro-ho-look 2008-02-27T15:38:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboporter ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Japanese are in with another robot first, the RoboPorter is a thus far free service that is being tested at Kita Kyushu airport in southwest Japan. He’s not very cute and doesn’t seem to be much… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboporter 2008-02-18T21:52:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravit-candles-flame-moves-and-multiplies ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Bravit Candles, designed by German-born and Eindhoven-trained Christophe van Bömmel, are made of sheets of paraffin. They have trails of wicks that cause the original flame to ignite other flames and… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravit-candles-flame-moves-and-multiplies 2008-02-18T18:55:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerotel-geoskeeper ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Israeli made Aerotel GeoSkeeper is a GPS enabled device that can be strapped to the wrist of an senior citizen or child and programmed to set off an alarm and send their location if they leave a defined… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerotel-geoskeeper 2008-02-14T12:43:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlos-portable-iphone-speakers-fold-up-into-an-egg ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you have an iPhone, chances are you are into good design and these speaker are a fine example of aesthetic enhancement options. You’ll love pulling a little black and gray egg out of your pocket… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlos-portable-iphone-speakers-fold-up-into-an-egg 2008-02-12T21:14:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zap-alias ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The mean green electric two seater charges from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, its two in-wheel motors produce 320 horsepower. It goes a top speed of 156 mph, and could be yours as soon as next year. ZAP… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zap-alias 2008-02-12T19:15:00Z