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May 01, 2008 Hot Trends
Flip a coin …
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:21:56 PDT
Seen in the Charlotte airport yesterday: a guy in his late twenties - walking hand-in-hand with his girlfriend- wearing a graphic Tee. The phrase, “Flip A Coin. Heads I get Tail; Tails I Get Head.” Classy.
Gladiator Sandals: The inevitable post
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:22:35 PDT
Some 2000 and odd years ago, an otherwise civilized Roman Empire would get the same kick out of gladiator fights that we now get, say, from watching professional football: As you can see from this ancient mosaic, gladiator footwear was serious business, complete with over-the-knee plates to protect the precious shins. Those shin-plates have been underrepresented in the long and glorious tradition of classical paintings, which more often than not depict sturdy, beefed-up warriors wearing the
Research In Motion (RIMM) Update
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:27:49 PDT
In yesterday's video I mentioned that we wanted to see a pullback to prior resistance near 124 and then to buy the stock once the buyers re-established short term control of the stock. We got the pullback, but it kept pulling back, so the stock should not have been purchased. We never know if a prior level of resistance will act as support, they are only POTENTIAL levels where we want to study price action further for evidence which backs our theory. Right now, I would avoid RIMM until it can sh
So Long, Suburbia?
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:29:30 PDT
Keen readers may have spotted that we’ve been featuring reports about the future decline of the suburbs for a few months now, and now Business Week picks up the theme and interviews author James Kunstler about how the end of the ‘automobile age’ will also damage the communities it helped to build. Kunstler sats that major instabilities in the system will change the way we produce food, the way we conduct commerce, and the way we move around: What about biofuels? We will use all of them, proba
Doonut Armchair
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:29:58 PDT
Mixing art and decoration the Eric Berthes' Doonut fibreglass armchair is a beautiful accent furniture for any modern interior. I wonder how comfortable it is, but I am sure that it will be great for a teen's room. Technorati Tags:trends, trendspotting, design, furniture, interior design, news, events home furnishings
Trends in heart mortality reversing in younger women (EurekAlert!)
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:30:53 PDT
Coronary heart disease mortality in younger women could be on the rise, according to findings in the open access journal, BMC Public Health, published by BioMed Central. High levels of smoking, increasing obesity and a lack of exercise could all be contributing to this disturbing trend, seen in women under the age of 50.
Hispanic Boom: Not About Immigration
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:31:21 PDT
A new Census Bureau Report on demographic trends in the U.S. population came out yesterday, and the buzz is about its estimates and projections of a rapidly growing Hispanic population, fed by relatively high birth rates more than by immigration....
Condom “booths”
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:37:18 PDT
I’m not saying I promote the following product In fact, I think it’s kind of strange- and maybe even encourages (or at least does not discourage) promiscuity. But, well, it’s odd enough it’s worth a mention. Skin tight jeans, super low cleavage, mini skirts and promiscuity - sexuality permeates nearly every aspect of our society. From an early age, consumers are bombarded with mixed messages about “what is sexy.” Now safe sex can be part of the equation. Lifestyles Condoms has a new way of ge
The Rich Get Richer
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:40:18 PDT
Biglaw profits continue to outpace the rest of the legal profession. That's my take on the just released AmLaw100.
Ahead Of The Curve: Conceptual Domaining
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:41:27 PDT
(image source) Over the years we’ve been on top of many trends, from Spyware, Blogs, Blooks, tubes, and others. Buying trendy domains is a subject which deserves much coverage on its own (I will try to write about it soon) but today I’m going to talk about something I find more challenging, more intriguing: Conceptual Domaining. What is Conceptual Domaining? Conceptual Domaining is figuring out TOMORROW’s trends (generic/descriptive terms!) based on Today’s hot trends (generic/descriptive,
racial classification as an illustration of complexity in government
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:46:11 PDT
I've spent the last two days helping to advise the government on the design of background questions that will accompany the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), a test-like survey of American kids. The background questions are about demographics and students' experiences in and out of school. They help researchers to interpret and explain trends and gaps in the academic performance of our students. The process for designing and administering the assessment is complex. It exemplif
B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chopsticks)
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:01:11 PDT
There's a growing trend at some of the trendier dining establishments...B.Y.O.C. Yup...that's right. Why? Because it's eco-friendly! 63 million pairs of chopsticks are discarded DAILY! And even though disposable chopsticks came into being as an answer to using up scrap wood, in today's world that just doesn't make any sense.
Global warming may 'stop', scientists predict
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:20:47 PDT
Telegraph: Global warming may 'stop', scientists predict Global warming will stop until at least 2015 because of natural variations in the climate, scientists have said. Researchers studying long-term changes in sea temperatures said they now expect a "lull" for up to a decade while natural variations in climate cancel out the increases caused by man-made greenhouse gas emissions. The average temperature of the sea around Europe and North America is expected to cool slightly over the decade
Cellphones used for medical imaging?
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:23:14 PDT
A team of engineers at the University of California at Berkeley has developed a technique for transmitting medical images via cellphones. This potentially could bring medical imaging to the 'three-quarters of the world's population which has no access to ultrasounds, X-rays, magnetic resonance images, and other medical imaging technology.' The lead researcher said that this new system would make imaging technology inexpensive and accessible in non-industrialized countries. via Rolan
The Globalization of U.S. Business Investment
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:23:57 PDT
In this very careful, data-rich, and important new paper from the Dallas Fed -- entitled "The Globalization of U.S. Business Investment" -- economists Mark Wynne and Erasmus Kersting document recent trends in U.S. FDI (both incoming and outgoing): This paper documents some key facts about foreign direct investment flows by U.S. businesses overseas and foreign businesses in the United States. We show how the pattern of flows has evolved, examine the sources and destination of these flows, doc
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Thu, 01 May 2008 06:21:56 PDT
Seen in the Charlotte airport yesterday: a guy in his late twenties - walking hand-in-hand with his girlfriend- wearing a graphic Tee. The phrase, “Flip A Coin. Heads I get Tail; Tails I Get Head.” Classy.
Gladiator Sandals: The inevitable post
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:22:35 PDT
Some 2000 and odd years ago, an otherwise civilized Roman Empire would get the same kick out of gladiator fights that we now get, say, from watching professional football: As you can see from this ancient mosaic, gladiator footwear was serious business, complete with over-the-knee plates to protect the precious shins. Those shin-plates have been underrepresented in the long and glorious tradition of classical paintings, which more often than not depict sturdy, beefed-up warriors wearing the
Research In Motion (RIMM) Update
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:27:49 PDT
In yesterday's video I mentioned that we wanted to see a pullback to prior resistance near 124 and then to buy the stock once the buyers re-established short term control of the stock. We got the pullback, but it kept pulling back, so the stock should not have been purchased. We never know if a prior level of resistance will act as support, they are only POTENTIAL levels where we want to study price action further for evidence which backs our theory. Right now, I would avoid RIMM until it can sh
So Long, Suburbia?
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:29:30 PDT
Keen readers may have spotted that we’ve been featuring reports about the future decline of the suburbs for a few months now, and now Business Week picks up the theme and interviews author James Kunstler about how the end of the ‘automobile age’ will also damage the communities it helped to build. Kunstler sats that major instabilities in the system will change the way we produce food, the way we conduct commerce, and the way we move around: What about biofuels? We will use all of them, proba
Doonut Armchair
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:29:58 PDT
Mixing art and decoration the Eric Berthes' Doonut fibreglass armchair is a beautiful accent furniture for any modern interior. I wonder how comfortable it is, but I am sure that it will be great for a teen's room. Technorati Tags:trends, trendspotting, design, furniture, interior design, news, events home furnishings
Trends in heart mortality reversing in younger women (EurekAlert!)
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:30:53 PDT
Coronary heart disease mortality in younger women could be on the rise, according to findings in the open access journal, BMC Public Health, published by BioMed Central. High levels of smoking, increasing obesity and a lack of exercise could all be contributing to this disturbing trend, seen in women under the age of 50.
Hispanic Boom: Not About Immigration
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:31:21 PDT
A new Census Bureau Report on demographic trends in the U.S. population came out yesterday, and the buzz is about its estimates and projections of a rapidly growing Hispanic population, fed by relatively high birth rates more than by immigration....
Condom “booths”
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:37:18 PDT
I’m not saying I promote the following product In fact, I think it’s kind of strange- and maybe even encourages (or at least does not discourage) promiscuity. But, well, it’s odd enough it’s worth a mention. Skin tight jeans, super low cleavage, mini skirts and promiscuity - sexuality permeates nearly every aspect of our society. From an early age, consumers are bombarded with mixed messages about “what is sexy.” Now safe sex can be part of the equation. Lifestyles Condoms has a new way of ge
The Rich Get Richer
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:40:18 PDT
Biglaw profits continue to outpace the rest of the legal profession. That's my take on the just released AmLaw100.
Ahead Of The Curve: Conceptual Domaining
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:41:27 PDT
(image source) Over the years we’ve been on top of many trends, from Spyware, Blogs, Blooks, tubes, and others. Buying trendy domains is a subject which deserves much coverage on its own (I will try to write about it soon) but today I’m going to talk about something I find more challenging, more intriguing: Conceptual Domaining. What is Conceptual Domaining? Conceptual Domaining is figuring out TOMORROW’s trends (generic/descriptive terms!) based on Today’s hot trends (generic/descriptive,
racial classification as an illustration of complexity in government
Thu, 01 May 2008 06:46:11 PDT
I've spent the last two days helping to advise the government on the design of background questions that will accompany the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), a test-like survey of American kids. The background questions are about demographics and students' experiences in and out of school. They help researchers to interpret and explain trends and gaps in the academic performance of our students. The process for designing and administering the assessment is complex. It exemplif
B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chopsticks)
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:01:11 PDT
There's a growing trend at some of the trendier dining establishments...B.Y.O.C. Yup...that's right. Why? Because it's eco-friendly! 63 million pairs of chopsticks are discarded DAILY! And even though disposable chopsticks came into being as an answer to using up scrap wood, in today's world that just doesn't make any sense.
Global warming may 'stop', scientists predict
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:20:47 PDT
Telegraph: Global warming may 'stop', scientists predict Global warming will stop until at least 2015 because of natural variations in the climate, scientists have said. Researchers studying long-term changes in sea temperatures said they now expect a "lull" for up to a decade while natural variations in climate cancel out the increases caused by man-made greenhouse gas emissions. The average temperature of the sea around Europe and North America is expected to cool slightly over the decade
Cellphones used for medical imaging?
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:23:14 PDT
A team of engineers at the University of California at Berkeley has developed a technique for transmitting medical images via cellphones. This potentially could bring medical imaging to the 'three-quarters of the world's population which has no access to ultrasounds, X-rays, magnetic resonance images, and other medical imaging technology.' The lead researcher said that this new system would make imaging technology inexpensive and accessible in non-industrialized countries. via Rolan
The Globalization of U.S. Business Investment
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:23:57 PDT
In this very careful, data-rich, and important new paper from the Dallas Fed -- entitled "The Globalization of U.S. Business Investment" -- economists Mark Wynne and Erasmus Kersting document recent trends in U.S. FDI (both incoming and outgoing): This paper documents some key facts about foreign direct investment flows by U.S. businesses overseas and foreign businesses in the United States. We show how the pattern of flows has evolved, examine the sources and destination of these flows, doc
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