http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Political Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-07-16T02:49:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/right-to-dry-vermont ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In Vermont, energy-conscious folks who want to hang their laundry outside to dry can no longer be prohibited from doing so. Vermonters won the ‘Right to Dry’ at the end of the last legislative session… Environmental Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/right-to-dry-vermont 2009-07-12T15:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/mayara-tavares-obama ]]> (TrendHunter.com) President Obama was recently caught checking out Mayara Tavares at the G8 summit in L’Aquila, Italy on July 9th. Mayara Tavares is a 17-year-old girl representing Brazil at the Junior 8. I wonder what… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Social Trends Political Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/mayara-tavares-obama 2009-07-10T12:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-suicide-bombers-stephen-j-shanabrook ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Stephen J Shanabrook thinks that chocolate is so much more than a delicious treat. The New York and Moscow-based artist uses this sweet as a medium as well as a metaphor. His pieces include a suicide… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-suicide-bombers-stephen-j-shanabrook 2009-07-08T21:09:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/banksy-art ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Banksy is one of the most well-known names in street art. This English street artist covers topics in pop culture, politics, religion, and ethics to create a concentrated message in his often satirical… Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends Religious Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/banksy-art 2009-07-06T21:59:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/russian-life-magazine ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The world of the past was a corrupt place, (of course, it’s all relative) but I think if you threw today's problems at them, they wouldn’t know what to do. These photos speak a different truth about what… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/russian-life-magazine 2009-07-06T19:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibits-banksy ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Banksy is having his first show at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery since 2000. The Bristol Exhibition, which opens on June 19th, 2009, can be expected to show a lot of Banksy’s to-be-expected shocking… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends Religious Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibits-banksy 2009-07-06T17:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/george-w-bush-barack-obama ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Whether you love Barack Obama, hate George W. Bush, or feel strongly about any president from the past, present, or future, this cluster is for you. It features some of the coolest and most bizarre things… Business Trends Retail Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Social Trends Political Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/george-w-bush-barack-obama 2009-07-06T15:09:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/15-michelle-obama-fashions ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Michelle Obama, the current First Lady, is not only part of a political powerhouse, but is a fashion-forward style guru. Check out the slide show below for some of Michelle Obama’s most talked about looks,… Celebrity News Style and Fashion Trends Social Trends Political Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/15-michelle-obama-fashions 2009-07-04T18:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-deli ]]> (TrendHunter.com) People all over the world continue to show their love and support for President Barack Obama. The Obama Deli recently opened its doors in Brooklyn, New York to celebrate the first African-American president.… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Celebrity News Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-deli 2009-07-03T21:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-dam-of-china ]]> (TrendHunter.com) China has decided that Johnny Depp is apparently “obscene” material alongside Paris Hilton and Garfield. A new program called Green Dam of China is to be downloaded automatically on to all new PCs after… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-dam-of-china 2009-07-02T13:59:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-michael-jackson ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As the nation is watching and waiting for the results of the energy and climate bill from Congress, President Obama had time to weigh in on Michael Jackson's death through White House Press Secretary Robert… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-michael-jackson 2009-06-28T19:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obaminoes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The fifth grade class of Franklin Avenue Elementary School in Massachusetts teamed with mathematicians from Westfield State College to create this mural in honor of President Barack Obama. The mural… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obaminoes 2009-06-22T20:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jib-jab-obama ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Jib Jab just released their newest video parody and it features President Barack Obama clad in tights as he flies around the world, Superman style, to save its people. The hilarious video touches on many… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Viral Humor and Comedy Viral Videos Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jib-jab-obama 2009-06-22T19:49:54Z 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/trends/toy-soldier-patriotism-valerie-leonard-american-flag ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There is no better way to make an American flag than out of thousands of tiny toy soldiers. Connecticut artist Valerie Leonard built this flag out of a whopping 6,000 of the little guys! Check out Valerie… Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Modern Art and Design Trends Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-soldier-patriotism-valerie-leonard-american-flag 2009-06-17T11:20:01Z 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/profane-protests-the-viral-chinese-emblem-of-freedom-of-speech-is-the-grass ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Seemingly harmless, this little video is actually one of the most profane I’ve ever seen - plus it packs a big political message. The “Grass Mud Horse” video is one of a handful of prank videos that originated… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Viral Videos Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profane-protests-the-viral-chinese-emblem-of-freedom-of-speech-is-the-grass 2009-06-15T20:09:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cnnfail-iran ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In the aftermath of the Iran elections, Twitter users are letting their fingers do the talking, expressing their dismay at CNN’s coverage using the hashtag #CNNfail. According to Twitter users, CNN hasn’t… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cnnfail-iran 2009-06-14T18:29:33Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strange-sarah-palin-interview-natural-gas-sexist-jokes-economy-2012-hype ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sometimes news interviews don’t make much sense. A case in point is a 'Today Show' interview of Sarah Palin conducted by Matt Lauer. The interview began by questioning the Alaska governor about a natural… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strange-sarah-palin-interview-natural-gas-sexist-jokes-economy-2012-hype 2009-06-13T12:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-wives-club-british-vogue ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The United States First Lady Michelle Obama joins twelve other first ladies of world leaders in a portrait in the July 2009 issue of British Vogue. The ‘First Wives Club’ portrait was shot by Mario Testino… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Music Movies and Media Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-wives-club-british-vogue 2009-06-13T10:59:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-damon ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Matt Damon is calling upon senators to support the Water for the World Act of 2009. If successful, the legislation could help over 100 million people and would increase the availability of clean water… Celebrity News Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-damon 2009-06-12T21:49:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-comic-book-obama ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Barrack Obama came into office promising hope and change to the American public. Perhaps this is why so many graphic novelists have made Obama a character in their adventurous plots. Obama has appeared… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-comic-book-obama 2009-06-01T22:59:44Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaibreak-toys-photobama-barack-obama ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ever wonder what Obama, the leader of the free world, does with his downtime? Jailbreak Toys is going to give you the answer with their ‘PHOTOBAMA Freestyle Contest,’ where people document where they take… Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Celebrity News Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaibreak-toys-photobama-barack-obama 2009-05-28T14:00:50Z 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/intercontinental-clone-wars ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There is a heated debate over the sale of MAC clone computers in Russia and Germany. Apple contests that MAC clone distributors in Russia and Germany do not have the legal right to sell MAC compatible… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Marketing Strategy Branding Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intercontinental-clone-wars 2009-05-21T17:13:42Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-joe-biden-alphacat-blame-it-on-the-economy ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Jamie Foxx’s song “Blame it on the Alcohol” just took a political stance thanks to Alphacat’s Barack Obama and Joe Biden parody “Blame it on the Economy.” The Alphacat video features parodies of Barack… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Viral Humor and Comedy Viral Videos Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-joe-biden-alphacat-blame-it-on-the-economy 2009-05-18T17:21:27Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-security-administration-stimulus-checks ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Thousands of deceased Americans are getting stimulus checks in the mail. Romolo Romonini, who died in Italy 34 years ago, recently received a stimulus check. His daughter, Antoniette Santopadre of Valley… Business Trends Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-security-administration-stimulus-checks 2009-05-15T14:14:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-penny ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The new Lincoln pennies prove that a penny might be much worth than its face value. Released on May 14, the Lincoln Penny created traffic jams and a quarter-mile-long line of about 3,000 coin collectors… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-penny 2009-05-15T11:51:22Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-rights-celebration ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The International Society For Human Rights is celebrating the 60 year anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by smashing birthday cakes in the faces of some world dictators. Well, not… Marketing Strategy Print Ads Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-rights-celebration 2009-05-15T00:59:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blago-shampoo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There’s a lot to talk about when you think of Rob Blagojevich, but the creator of Blago shampoo is only interested in talking hair. Blago shampoo and conditioner, officially named “Blago It’s Bleep’n… Style and Fashion Trends Hair Trends Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blago-shampoo 2009-05-14T13:30:40Z