http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 News and World Events en Copyright 2009 2009-07-12T11:09:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copyright-documentaries-brett-gaylor-copyright-law ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Filmmaker Brett Gaylor is delving deep into the mystery-shrouded world of copyright law in his new documentary ‘Rip.’ The documentary focuses primarily on Gregg Gillis, better known as the sample-based… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copyright-documentaries-brett-gaylor-copyright-law 2009-07-09T16:09:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-sperm-stem-cells ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A group of researchers from Newcastle University in Great Britain have produced human sperm in a laboratory. The research was funded to find a solution to male infertility. Professor Karim Nayernia,… Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-sperm-stem-cells 2009-07-09T13:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-prime-minister-pope-camcorder ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Japanese Prime Minister, Taro Aso, recently met with Pope Benedict XVI and presented him with a Sony camcorder that was served on a silver platter. Prime Minister Aso was meeting with the Pope at the… Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Religious Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-prime-minister-pope-camcorder 2009-07-08T21:59:49Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-dictionary ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Twitter has taken over our computers with its 140 character convenience, and now it's taking over our dictionaries. Twitter will be officially entered into the dictionary later this year. If you’re wondering… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-dictionary 2009-07-08T21:39:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpeace-iceberg-paris ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Greenpeace is known for their wild environmental activism, and have certainly turned heads in Paris with the installation of an inflatable iceberg. The Greenpeace iceberg was placed in the Seine river,… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpeace-iceberg-paris 2009-07-08T20:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penitents-compete ]]> (TrendHunter.com) 'Penitents Compete' is a Turkish game show based on attempting to convert atheists. The winner will win a pilgrimage to the holy site of their choice. The controversial game show is putting a Greek Orthodox… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Religious Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penitents-compete 2009-07-06T20:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cincinnati-superhero ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Cincinnati can now expect to see less crime, as the city now has a real-life superhero. The crime-stopper calls himself The Cincinnati Superhero and wears an outfit that resembles that of a wrestler. Carrying… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Viral Videos Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cincinnati-superhero 2009-07-03T21:40:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-space ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Guinness Beer is celebrating their 250th anniversary this year and will be sending one lucky winner on a trip to outer space. The famed beer brand will send a contestant on a space travel to 68 miles… Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-space 2009-07-02T20:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/global-warming-innovations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Global warming is a very serious threat to the lives of not only our endangered species, but every species of animal and humanity itself. With ice melting steadily, many have decided to take action against… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Regional Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/global-warming-innovations 2009-07-02T20:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-accountability-google-executives-sued ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Internet giant Google is set to face charges in Italy over footage posted on its YouTube site of four teens picking on a teen with Down Syndrome. This case has an interesting twist because four Google… Business Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-accountability-google-executives-sued 2009-06-26T21:09:15Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-stanford-jenny-stanford-infidelity ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The world was shocked to find out that Mark Sanford was cheating on his wife, Jenny Stanford. The possible candidate for the 2012 presidential election participated in a political disappearing/reappearing… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Music Movies and Media Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-stanford-jenny-stanford-infidelity 2009-06-25T18:19:30Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandatory-recycling-and-compost-in-san-francisco ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The city of San Francisco has just signed a mandate that states all residents and businesses must separate recycling from compost. This is the first law of its kind in the US. The San Francisco mandate… Environmental Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandatory-recycling-and-compost-in-san-francisco 2009-06-25T16:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colby-curtin-up ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Colby Curtin is a 10-year-old with vascular cancer and a grim diagnosis. She had seen the trailer for the movie ‘Up’ and badly wanted to see it, but was too sick. But thanks to Pixar, her home couch became… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Videos Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colby-curtin-up 2009-06-19T21:19:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snollygoster ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The word ‘snollygoster’ is a fantastic word that has been forgotten about until now. Snollygoster was originally two German words put together: schnelle geister, meaning “quick spirits” or “mythical… Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snollygoster 2009-06-19T12:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/25-fuel-efficient-cars-cash-for-clunkers-program ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The $1 billion US “cash for clunkers” program is supposed encourage vehicle owners to trade in their old cars that are hard on gas for cars that are far more fuel efficient.  Sen. Maria Cantwell recently… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/25-fuel-efficient-cars-cash-for-clunkers-program 2009-06-19T12:39:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-waterways-commissions-street-art ]]> (TrendHunter.com) British Waterways wanted to find a way to slow down careless bikers along the Regent’s Canal towpath in Islington, North London, so they paired up with street artists Joe Hill and Max Lowry. These talented… Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-waterways-commissions-street-art 2009-06-18T21:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venice-restorations-shepard-fairey-helps-preserve-the-artistic-hertiage ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Shepard Fairey and his crew undertook a project called ‘Restore Venice’ and created multiple works for the SMS Venice Foundation. Shepard Fairey and Co. donated their work to promote the preservation… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venice-restorations-shepard-fairey-helps-preserve-the-artistic-hertiage 2009-06-17T20:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plead-tweeting-twitter-pauses-scheduled-maintenance-for-iranian-protesters ]]> (TrendHunter.com) President Obama told protesters in Iran that they should "know that the world is watching" what's happening in that country, but that 'watch' might have been interrupted by scheduled system maintenance… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plead-tweeting-twitter-pauses-scheduled-maintenance-for-iranian-protesters 2009-06-16T12:50:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chastity-bono-sex-change-operation ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sonny and Cher’s daughter, Chastity Bono, made the decision to have a sex change operation and went public with the announcement yesterday. Chastity “Chaz” Bono has yet to undergo sex-reassignment surgery… Celebrity News Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chastity-bono-sex-change-operation 2009-06-12T12:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chk-chk-boom-girl-aka-clare-werbeloff ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hundreds of thousands of YouTube viewers may not know Clare Werbeloff’s name, but they do know her alter-ego, “Chk-Chk-Boom Girl.” One fateful night in Sydney, Australia there was a shooting in the nightlife… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Viral Humor and Comedy Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chk-chk-boom-girl-aka-clare-werbeloff 2009-06-06T21:29:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-doughnut-day ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It’s time to loosen up those belts a few notches because today is National Doughnut Day! This glorious sugar-filled holiday may not get you the day off work, but it may get you some free doughnuts. Krispy… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-doughnut-day 2009-06-05T16:39:16Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-rubbish-bins-paul-smith ]]> (TrendHunter.com) On May 28th, Paul Smith’s Rabbit Rubbish Bin hit the streets of London for a trial run. Shaped like a giant rabbit holding a garbage bag, this new waste basket will be on display at Covent Garden and… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-rubbish-bins-paul-smith 2009-06-03T18:25:38Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-bus-stops-san-francisco ]]> (TrendHunter.com) San Francisco’s mayor Gavin Newsom announced that 1100 new solar powered bus stops will be installed by 2013. The red solar panels on top of the bus shelters generate energy for intercoms, LED lighting… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-bus-stops-san-francisco 2009-06-03T14:15:38Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-news-headlines-college-humor-exaggerates-digital-tv ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The staff at College Humor, while busy mocking pop culture stars and events, is keeping up with the times by mocking the issue of switching to digital television. The above six photographs are from their… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-news-headlines-college-humor-exaggerates-digital-tv 2009-06-03T12:35:38Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fda-bans-shipment-of-electronic-cigarettes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The fact that electronic cigarettes are unapproved by the government and virtually unstudied has not deterred thousands of smokers from flocking to mall kiosks and the Internet to buy them. Since they… Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fda-bans-shipment-of-electronic-cigarettes 2009-06-02T22:15:44Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquor-uganda-drink-the-most-per-capita ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The country that consumes the most alcohol per capita is (drum roll please…) UGANDA!  It may come as a shock, but the impoverished African country of Uganda loves their liquor. There is more pure alcohol… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquor-uganda-drink-the-most-per-capita 2009-05-31T15:11:17Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-blonde-latvia ]]> (TrendHunter.com) 500 Blonde women will be walking the streets of Latvia on Sunday in hopes of making Latvians forget about the economic crisis. The day will continue with a fashion show, concert, and a blonde gold tournament.… Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-blonde-latvia 2009-05-30T18:44:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonia-sotomayor ]]> (TrendHunter.com) President Barack Obama has named Sonia Sotomayor as the new U.S federal judge--the first Hispanic in U.S history to hold this Supreme Court title. If the Senate agrees, Sonia Sotomayor will also be the… Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonia-sotomayor 2009-05-26T16:45:46Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richest-people-in-the-world ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The richest people in the world held a secret meeting in New York on May 5th to discuss the financial crisis.  The meeting is said to have been at the President’s Room at the Rockefeller University on… Business Trends Market Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richest-people-in-the-world 2009-05-22T14:02:35Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleet-week-2009-new-york-city ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Massive vessels are floating into the Hudson River for Fleet Week 2009. The event, which brings many respected war ships to New York City, is showing its smallest contingent yet in its 22-year history.… Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Special Features Holiday Gift Guide http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleet-week-2009-new-york-city 2009-05-20T16:29:54Z