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41 Ways to Give the Credit Crunch the Finger (CLUSTER)
(TrendHunter.com) The media is practically bleeding with stories about failing banks, ailing economies and the credit crunch. If you’re sick and tired of the doom and gloom and just want to give the finger to it all, then…
Train Wreck Retrospective - Britney Spears Evaluates Past Self in Documentary, Prepares to Relaunch (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) Britney Spears takes a look back at her recent train-wreck to re-evaluate and start anew in an MTV interview set to air on November 30th. Her number one question: “What the hell was I thinking?” We’ve…
13 Sizzling W Magazine Shoots - From Angelina Jolie to Turkish Baths & Summer Camps
(TrendHunter.com) W Magazine is currently the talk of the blogosphere, thanks to the Angelina Jolie cover story in which she appears to be breastfeeding one of her twins. The much talked about W Magazine November 2008…
Sitcoms Become Real - Debra Messing in ‘Starter Wife’ (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) This evening, ‘The Starter Wife’ debuted, showcasing Debra Messing. Debra Messing, formerly the co-star of Will and Grace, plays divorcee Molly Kagen. Molly is a single mom struggling to adapt with her…
Senseless Journalism - Radio Hosts Accuse Magic Johnson of Faking AIDS (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Two Minneapolis talk show hosts have sparked controversy by accusing Magic Johnson of faking AIDS. The newscasters, KTLK’s Chris Baker and Langdon Perry, were talking about how long people can live after…
Spam-Free Sleep Solutions - The Dream Captcha (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Dreamcatchers used to filter out bad thoughts so that our dreams would always be pleasant; the clever Dream Captcha is a solution to stop automated bad thoughts from entering our minds. The Dream Captcha…
Clean Energy from Mushrooms - Enzyme Strips Pollutants from Fuel Cells (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Oxford University chemists have discovered a property in the mushroom enzyme laccase that could revolutionize the way fuel cells are produced. Most fuel cells and batteries contain a core of heavy metals,…
10 Incredible Balloon Sculptures (CLUSTER)
(TrendHunter.com) Okay, so the rub with balloons is that they completely freak some people out, they don’t look their best for long, and they take a lot of effort to inflate. However, in the hands of a master, the humble…
DIY Sarah Palin Speeches - PALINdrome (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Whether you love Sarah Palin or loathe her, PALINdrome is a site that lets you create your own speeches and have the GOP vice presidential nominee speak them aloud. You can recreate the first speech that…
Stylish Seniors - Photoblog Celebrates Fashion-Forward Retirees (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Advanced Style is a photoblog that catalogues the fashionistas of a bygone era, who remain well-dressed and fabulous in their golden years. While Advanced Style’s contributors are largely based in New…
Floating Billboards - 12 Hot Air Balloon Ads (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Traditional hot air balloons are already brightly colored, but it is the crazy hot air balloons that I really love. They come in all shapes and sizes--literally. Some of these balloons are shaped just…
Shaving with Fossils - The Mastodon Razor (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) If this limited-edition Mastodon straight razor from Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons that features a handle made of 10,000-year-old fossilized Siberian wooly mammoth ivory isn’t considered pure luxury, I…
Motorcycle Helmet Bluetooth Kits - The Parrot SK-4000 (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The recent Mobile World Congress had on show the latest products from Parrot. One of the company’s highlights is a cool Bluetooth helmet kit that will be released later this year. The Parrot SK-4000…
P2P Shipping Solutions - Citizenshipper.com (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Citizenshipper is a peer-to-peer site that aims to streamline the shipping process. When you need to send a package or letter, shipping costs can add up quickly. Citizenshipper connects people who need…
Endless SNL Political Parodies - SNL Thursdays to Focus on Election (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) NBC is offering up its faithful viewers more SNL--but this time, on Thursdays. So Saturday Night Live is not just for Saturday night anymore. Instead, it will follow the hit show ‘The Office’ on Thursday…
DIY Light-Sensitive Jack o' Lanterns - High-Tech Halloween Decor (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Yes, this is an awesome light-detecting pumpkin which you can make yourself but I think that spoils all the fun. Candles going out, burnt fingers and wax everywhere is surely part of the ‘fun.’ If you…
Fallen Heroes - Olympian Tim Montgomery Busted for Heroin (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The next record Tim Montgomery is set to create is his own prison record. The former Olympian sprinter was busted for distributing heroin and will serve a mandatory five-year sentence. Tim Montgomery…
International Eco-Cities - Singapore and China Team Up for Tianjin (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The construction of Tianjin, an eco-city developed by China and Singapore, has just broken ground. The 30 square kilometer site will eventually house 350,000 people in an effort to balance active commerce…
Shanghai Bike-Sharing - China's Eco-Conscious Transit (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Shanghai, China is an ideal spot for a bike-sharing program. The city has long been plagued with traffic as the number of drivers on the road continues to increase. According to PSFK, Shanghai transit…
Earbuds for Tweens - Budclicks (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Budclicks are perfect for any tween or teen that is bored with basic black and white earbuds. Budclicks are designed to click onto any standard set of earbuds, enabling the wearer to accessorize their…
Culture Shock Editorials - Vogue’s ‘Stranger in a Strange Land' (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) While W Magazine’s cover shot of Angelina Jolie breastfeeding taken by Brad Pitt is getting all the buzz right now, the October 2008 issue of Vogue Nippon features a less buzzed but very captivating editorial…
Gothic Horror Fashion Shoots - Jean-Francois Campos for Flair magazine (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Fashion photographer Jean-François Campos has a dark edgy Gothic style which he used to great effect for Flair Magazine’s October 2008 issue. The feature is naturally named ‘Gotica.’ The pictures are mostly…
Affordable Apple Laptops - Invitation Sparks Price Tag Speculation (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Earlier this week, Apple distributed invitations to a special event on October 14th in Cupertino at Apple’s headquarters. Gizmodo wonders, “How do we know it’s about MacBook? Well, take a look at the image,”…
25 Dating Innovations - Perfect for Christie Brinkley (CLUSTER)
(TrendHunter.com) Christie Brinkley may be going through a tough divorce with Peter Cook, but our cluster of innovations in dating ensure that when she’s ready to hit the singles scene again, her next man won’t disappoint.…
Retro-Modern Masterpieces - Dupli Casa Blends Past and Future (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Most contemporary modern architects raze any traces of old infrastructure when creating a new home design; J. Mayer H. let the original building’s footprint inspire him when he designed Dupli Casa. Dupli…
Kiddie Seating for Grown-Ups - Fatboy Beanbags (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Beanbags are a constant fixture in kids’ rooms, but these durable and comfortable loungers often disappear during adulthood. Fatboy beanbags aim to elevate this traditional kiddie seating to adulthood.…
Floral Wall Decals - Modern Feminine Decor from Todo Lifestyle (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) These stick-on wall decorations make decorating with flair a cinch. If, like me, you can’t draw a stick figure correctly, these floral wall decals will help spice up your home in seconds. Todo Lifestyle…
Infrastructure That Mimics Nature - The Traffic Tree (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The best public art mimics nature, as Pierre Vivant’s Traffic Light Tree does. This giant sculpture of fully-functioning traffic lights is in London adjacent to a roundabout near Canary Wharf. Pierre…
Core Value Ad Campaigns - Sean Connery Goes Back to Basics for Louis Vuitton (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) Sean Connery is the latest iconic face to be featured in Louis Vuitton’s ‘Core Values’ campaign. The ad’s tagline, There are journeys that turn into legends, refers to the historical association of Louis…
Eco Skyscraper Makeovers - Sears Tower Gets Greener (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) One of Chicago’s most recognizable landmarks, the Sears Tower, is set to receive an eco-friendly makeover. The skyscraper has already cut its energy usage in half, but plans are in the works to utilize…