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Hot trends for April 20, 2008
The latest trend in knit wearables?
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:18:31 PDT
"These 'Body-Technology Interfaces,' (BTIs) in the form of hand-knitted custom wrappers for personal electronic devices, will reflect salient interaction behaviors between the participant and their chosen device."
New EMA IT Virtualization Research Outlines Trends (SYS-CON Media)
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:48:22 PDT
Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) announced the release of its latest research report titled, 'Virtualization and Management: Trends, Forecasts and Recommendations.' EMA and its research director Andi Mann continue to identify trends, adoption patterns and pervasive marketing hype around one of 2008's technology stories.
INTERIOR MOTIVES: Exciting, new home products follow fashion trends (Las Cruces Sun-News)
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:08:51 PDT
There were several trends that emerged from the recent High Point furniture show. There were dominant color trends, as well as several variations of styles previously seen.
Knitting trends include shawls, felting (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:06:09 PDT
Shawls, alpaca yarns, embellishments and felting are hot this year in knit and crochet trends.
George Butler, Executive at Prominent Jazz Labels, Is Dead at 76 (New York Times)
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:59:51 PDT
Best known for syncing jazz with pop trends in the 1970s and ’80s, Mr. Butler also encouraged the movement that made stars of Wynton Marsalis and other neo-traditionalists.
Fashion season's six top trends (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:23:00 PDT
Is it safe to say that spring is here? We hope so -- we're ready to put away the shades of gray and black that dominated fall and winter fashions, and brighten up our wardrobes. But what to shop for to freshen up your look for spring '08? We've rounded up six big trends to tap into. This look is most sharply defined by bold and often bright prints that have a hand-crafted appearance, including ...
Market Trends | Retirement insecurity (Seattle Times)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:36:09 PDT
Fewer than two in 10 American workers say they are very confident that their golden years will be financially secure, according to a survey...
The top five functional food trends in the US (New Kerala)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:00:40 PDT
Washington, Apr 20 : In the United States, foods that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition, identified as functional foods, are becoming a key part of everyday life, according to a new article appearing in Food Technology, a publication of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Hottest trends in Home Furnishings from Lisa Davenport (WTNH-TV New Haven)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:51:06 PDT
(WTNH, April 20, 2008) - Twice a year, Designer Lisa Davenport travels to High Point, North Carolina to attend the "International Home Furnishings Market." And Lisa Davenport of Lisa Davenport's Home Gallery of Glastonbury is back with a preview of some of the hottest finds in interior design.
NATURAL & ORGANIC: Record Attendance, Key Trends Highlight Expo West (Progressive Grocer)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:08:45 PDT
Being at the recent Natural Products Expo West Show was kind of like being at a sold-out concert. It was hard to walk through the trade show aisles without bumping elbows with other attendees.
Gold crosses 12k-mark, crude oil hits new peak (Express India)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:58:27 PDT
Crude oil futures prices on MCX gained further ground on the week ended following firm global trends, while copper slid marginally on lack of fresh buying support.
Health Care Lottery, Shirley Jackson Style
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:01:42 PDT
The old idea of insurance was to spread costs by having the relatively healthy subsidize the sick. But many insurers and pharmacy benefit managers are challenging that ideal: Instead of paying a modest $10 to $30 co-payment, as is usually the case for cheaper drugs, patients who need especially costly medicines are being forced to pay 20 percent to 33 percent of the bill (up to an annual maximum) for drugs that can cost tens of thousands of dollars, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, a
US Lagging in Social Media according to a new global study of social media
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:03:48 PDT
Surprising that for all the Social Media that goes on in the United States - the U.S. Lags in Social Media Creation, according to a Survey conducted by Universal McCann. Consumers in the U.S. and Western Europe are more likely to be passive social-media participants -- sharing videos and reading blogs -- while those in emerging markets often create content through blogging, social networks and video and photo sharing sites. "By and large, in the U.S. we're a country of voyeurs," said David C
VC Deals In Charts (Q1 2008)—Welcome To The Slowdown
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:12:18 PDT
VC Deals In Charts (Q1 2008)—Welcome To The Slowdown From TechCrunch, popular since 3 hours Here are some slides from Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the National Venture Capital Association illustrating the trends in venture capital deals last quarter that Duncan mentioned yesterday. (Click on them for a bigger image). The overall amount venture firms invested dropped ...]Read more»
The radical life of Martin Luther King Jnr
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:27:39 PDT
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was killed on April 4, 1968 while supporting striking Memphis sanitation workers. Unfortunately, the official commemorations of King often provide us with a sanitized version of his life and legacy and the history of the civil rights movement. By Will Soto, CWI United States It is now routine to hear right-wing politicians quote King to justify attacks on affirmative action or welfare, or to see his
links for 2008-04-20
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:33:25 PDT
big-mac-class.jpg (JPEG Image, 800×533 pixels) A room full of Macs and this guy brings a pen and paper, hilarious! (tags: education images fun photo technology) Montana Meth Project Via Maoxian - Graphic images but the message hits home like a smart bomb (tags: article culture health) MySpace.com - Bei Bei - L.A. O.C. China, California - Chinese traditional / Hip Hop / Classical - www.myspace.com/beibeizheng Foud Bei Bei via my frield Barb’s myspace musicincider.com site. (tags: music) T
Calling All Women
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:36:03 PDT
Teri’s latest post on BHB sparked a thought for me. She mentioned that BHB was not really a friendly place for women, but she plays with the boys anyway. As someone who has 3 daughters and works in an office full of women, I was taken aback by Teri’s comment. After a few moments of introspection, I realized just about every Blogger I know was male and despite my best efforts, I had failed to get the gals in my office very interested in Blogging (reading or writing). Heck, I can’t even get my wi
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Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:18:31 PDT
"These 'Body-Technology Interfaces,' (BTIs) in the form of hand-knitted custom wrappers for personal electronic devices, will reflect salient interaction behaviors between the participant and their chosen device."
New EMA IT Virtualization Research Outlines Trends (SYS-CON Media)
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:48:22 PDT
Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) announced the release of its latest research report titled, 'Virtualization and Management: Trends, Forecasts and Recommendations.' EMA and its research director Andi Mann continue to identify trends, adoption patterns and pervasive marketing hype around one of 2008's technology stories.
INTERIOR MOTIVES: Exciting, new home products follow fashion trends (Las Cruces Sun-News)
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:08:51 PDT
There were several trends that emerged from the recent High Point furniture show. There were dominant color trends, as well as several variations of styles previously seen.
Knitting trends include shawls, felting (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:06:09 PDT
Shawls, alpaca yarns, embellishments and felting are hot this year in knit and crochet trends.
George Butler, Executive at Prominent Jazz Labels, Is Dead at 76 (New York Times)
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:59:51 PDT
Best known for syncing jazz with pop trends in the 1970s and ’80s, Mr. Butler also encouraged the movement that made stars of Wynton Marsalis and other neo-traditionalists.
Fashion season's six top trends (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:23:00 PDT
Is it safe to say that spring is here? We hope so -- we're ready to put away the shades of gray and black that dominated fall and winter fashions, and brighten up our wardrobes. But what to shop for to freshen up your look for spring '08? We've rounded up six big trends to tap into. This look is most sharply defined by bold and often bright prints that have a hand-crafted appearance, including ...
Market Trends | Retirement insecurity (Seattle Times)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:36:09 PDT
Fewer than two in 10 American workers say they are very confident that their golden years will be financially secure, according to a survey...
The top five functional food trends in the US (New Kerala)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:00:40 PDT
Washington, Apr 20 : In the United States, foods that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition, identified as functional foods, are becoming a key part of everyday life, according to a new article appearing in Food Technology, a publication of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Hottest trends in Home Furnishings from Lisa Davenport (WTNH-TV New Haven)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:51:06 PDT
(WTNH, April 20, 2008) - Twice a year, Designer Lisa Davenport travels to High Point, North Carolina to attend the "International Home Furnishings Market." And Lisa Davenport of Lisa Davenport's Home Gallery of Glastonbury is back with a preview of some of the hottest finds in interior design.
NATURAL & ORGANIC: Record Attendance, Key Trends Highlight Expo West (Progressive Grocer)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:08:45 PDT
Being at the recent Natural Products Expo West Show was kind of like being at a sold-out concert. It was hard to walk through the trade show aisles without bumping elbows with other attendees.
Gold crosses 12k-mark, crude oil hits new peak (Express India)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:58:27 PDT
Crude oil futures prices on MCX gained further ground on the week ended following firm global trends, while copper slid marginally on lack of fresh buying support.
Health Care Lottery, Shirley Jackson Style
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:01:42 PDT
The old idea of insurance was to spread costs by having the relatively healthy subsidize the sick. But many insurers and pharmacy benefit managers are challenging that ideal: Instead of paying a modest $10 to $30 co-payment, as is usually the case for cheaper drugs, patients who need especially costly medicines are being forced to pay 20 percent to 33 percent of the bill (up to an annual maximum) for drugs that can cost tens of thousands of dollars, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, a
US Lagging in Social Media according to a new global study of social media
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:03:48 PDT
Surprising that for all the Social Media that goes on in the United States - the U.S. Lags in Social Media Creation, according to a Survey conducted by Universal McCann. Consumers in the U.S. and Western Europe are more likely to be passive social-media participants -- sharing videos and reading blogs -- while those in emerging markets often create content through blogging, social networks and video and photo sharing sites. "By and large, in the U.S. we're a country of voyeurs," said David C
VC Deals In Charts (Q1 2008)—Welcome To The Slowdown
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:12:18 PDT
VC Deals In Charts (Q1 2008)—Welcome To The Slowdown From TechCrunch, popular since 3 hours Here are some slides from Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the National Venture Capital Association illustrating the trends in venture capital deals last quarter that Duncan mentioned yesterday. (Click on them for a bigger image). The overall amount venture firms invested dropped ...]Read more»
The radical life of Martin Luther King Jnr
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:27:39 PDT
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was killed on April 4, 1968 while supporting striking Memphis sanitation workers. Unfortunately, the official commemorations of King often provide us with a sanitized version of his life and legacy and the history of the civil rights movement. By Will Soto, CWI United States It is now routine to hear right-wing politicians quote King to justify attacks on affirmative action or welfare, or to see his
links for 2008-04-20
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:33:25 PDT
big-mac-class.jpg (JPEG Image, 800×533 pixels) A room full of Macs and this guy brings a pen and paper, hilarious! (tags: education images fun photo technology) Montana Meth Project Via Maoxian - Graphic images but the message hits home like a smart bomb (tags: article culture health) MySpace.com - Bei Bei - L.A. O.C. China, California - Chinese traditional / Hip Hop / Classical - www.myspace.com/beibeizheng Foud Bei Bei via my frield Barb’s myspace musicincider.com site. (tags: music) T
Calling All Women
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:36:03 PDT
Teri’s latest post on BHB sparked a thought for me. She mentioned that BHB was not really a friendly place for women, but she plays with the boys anyway. As someone who has 3 daughters and works in an office full of women, I was taken aback by Teri’s comment. After a few moments of introspection, I realized just about every Blogger I know was male and despite my best efforts, I had failed to get the gals in my office very interested in Blogging (reading or writing). Heck, I can’t even get my wi
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